DSLR Cameras
Canon 1D Mark IV and 1Ds Mark III firmware updates released
The new Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L USM Extender 1.4x lens will be supported by two professional DSLRs, which have been discontinued by the Japanese company in 2012: the EOS 1D Mark IV and 1Ds Mark III. Both cameras have received a firmware update, in order to support the new super telephoto zoom lens.
Canon 50D records RAW videos on Magic Lantern firmware
Magic Lantern has received a lot of attention in recent times, following the hacker team’s ability of enabling RAW video recording on the Canon 5D Mark III. It appears that the firmware is even more powerful than that, as it has just been discovered that the Canon 50D is also capable of capturing RAW movies at almost full HD resolution.
New autofocus technology coming this July in the Canon 70D
Canon has been rumored to be working on a new autofocus technology for the EOS M successor. However, it appears that the upcoming mirrorless camera is not the only shooter to pack such new system, as the EOS 70D will also benefit from a new AF technology, as both products are said to be unveiled in the summer of 2013.
Nikon D3S undergoes extreme survival tests
The Nikon D3S is one tough DSLR and there is footage to prove it. The camera has been put to a series of endurance tests, which involved getting wet, dirty, battered, frozen, and incinerated. Did Nikon’s professional FX-format camera manage to survive all these tests? Is it as tough as it looks like? A video is available now to prove it.
Canon 70D rumor says DSLR is coming this July
The Canon 70D has eluded our sight all over again. The DSLR is nowhere to be seen and, although sources have said that it should be revealed on May 31, a new report does not back that claim. Instead, the Japanese company has decided to move the launch date to July, as the camera has entered in the final testing stage.
Nikon D300, D300S, D700, and P7700 receive firmware updates
Nikon has taken the liberty of updating three of its DSLR cameras, as well as a Coolpix compact shooter. As a result, the D300, D300S, and D700 DSLRs have received support for the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens, while the Coolpix P7700 users will now have one less bug to worry about and take better pictures at custom ISO.
Mirrorless and DSLR camera sales have decreased, CIPA says
There is no secret that camera manufacturers are complaining about the decrease in volume shipments. However, the numbers are more worrying than first believed, as a Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) report shows a steep decline in mirrorless and DSLR camera sales during the past 12 months.
New Canon Picture Style, Video Camera X-series-look, released
Canon has expanded its Picture Style offerings with the help of Video Camera X-series-look. The new preset is aimed at cinematographers who want to have an easier job during post-processing. Users will be able to make color saturation and contrast a lot softer when capturing movies using their EOS DSLRs for easier post-production.
Canon 5D Mark III now able to record 24fps RAW videos
The Canon 5D Mark III has many undiscovered secrets. The camera has been proven to be able to record 2K RAW videos at 14 frames per second. Now, the Magic Lantern team of hackers has taken it even further, by demonstrating that the DSLR camera can capture HD RAW videos at 24fps using a special and custom firmware.
Canon 70D launch event taking place on May 31?
A report coming from the Netherlands states that Canon will hold a press event on May 31. It is suggested that the company will finally reveal the EOS 70D, but is it really like this? Will the DSLR camera make an official appearance at the event? Well, we can say that the Canon 70D is so close that we could almost touch it.
Canon 7D Mark II release date is 2014, not 2013 as previously reported
Canon has been long-rumored to replace the EOS 7D camera. The DSLR was supposed to be introduced in 2013, but it seems like the previous reports are false. Sources familiar with Canon’s plans have revealed that the company will release only the EOS 70D in 2013, while the EOS 7D Mark II will become available in 2014.
How to wirelessly tether your Canon 1D X for less than $100
The Canon 1D X comes packed with an Ethernet port. Although not too many photographers take advantage of it, this happens because a wireless transmitter is very expensive. However, photographer William Bennett has taken a different approach and has devised a way which allows you to wirelessly tether the DSLR for less than $100.
Canon 5D Mark III firmware update 1.2.1 released for download
Canon has released firmware update 1.2.1 for 5D Mark III users, as promised on an earlier date. April 30 has been expected by owners of the DSLR camera for a very long time, as it comes packed with plenty of new features, including uncompressed HDMI output and numerous bug fixes, enhancing support for several accessories.
Canon 70D release date is at least six weeks away
The Canon 70D has been expected to make an official appearance by the end of April. This fact is very unlikely now, considering the fact that trusted sources are claiming that the DSLR will not be introduced over the following six weeks. It seems like the camera’s release date is actually farther than previously expected.
Canon 5D Mark III and II hacked to capture 2K RAW DNG videos
Magic Lantern has released a hacked firmware for the Canon 5D Mark II and 5D Mark III. The two DSLR cameras have gained the ability of recording 2K RAW videos. This allows cinematographers to output 2K DNG files to the buffer in live view mode and capture up to 14 frames per second for 28 consecutive times.
Canon: “We have been the #1 digital camera vendor since 2003”
Canon has posted a press release in order to announce that it has been the top vendor of digital cameras with interchangeable lenses in the world since 2003. It is the 10th consecutive year the company has sold more interchangeable-lens cameras than any other competitor, said Canon, thanks to its EOS series of shooters.
Canon 7D Mark II rumor “confirms” 21-megapixel sensor presence
Canon is working on a couple of new DSLR cameras. One of them is the EOS 70D, which should be unveiled on April 23, while the other one is the EOS 7D Mark II. The rumor mill says that the Canon 7D Mark II will feature a 21-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and that the shooter’s launch is delayed due to component shortages.
Canon 5D Mark III firmware update release date is April 30
Canon has finally announced an “exact” release date for the 5D Mark III firmware update. According to the camera’s official product page, the new firmware will become available for download on April 30. It will come packed with uncompressed HDMI output, autofocus support at f/8 aperture, and several bug fixes among others.
Canon 70D rumors: release date and price information
Canon is rumored to announce the EOS 70D camera on April 23. As we are getting closer to the alleged release date, a lot of information about the DSLR has been leaked on the web. Canon 70D rumors include details about the specifications sheet, as well as the price, which is in the same range as the Nikon D7100.
New Canon 5D Mark III firmware update spotted at NAB Show 2013
Canon has confirmed on numerous occasions that the 5D Mark III DSLR camera will receive a firmware update by the end of April 2013. The new update, which should provide clean 1080p output via HDMI and faster autofocus when using the Speedlight AF Assist Beam, has been spotted in the wild at the NAB Show 2013.
Nikon D7000, D5100, and D3100 video time limit can be voided
All Nikon cameras are set to stop recording videos at 29 minutes, but a team of hackers has accomplished the development of a sought-after tool. The Nikon Hacker guys have managed to “hack” a trio of cameras from the Japanese company, allowing cinematographers to record movies past the factory-set videotaping time limit.
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