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Panasonic announces 12-35mm F2.8 for Micro Four Thirds
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May 21, 2012
Panasonic has announced a new Lumix G X 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS Micro Four Thirds lens -- the third in their premium X-series.
This lens is equivalent to 24-70 mm on a Micro Four Thirds body and features Panasonic's Power OIS image stabilization system, nano surface coating, and both ultra extra-low dispersion and ultra high refractive elements.
It will be available in August, pricing details are not yet available.
Check out more details about this lens on the Panasonic site.
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Canon 17mm f/4L TS-E Custom Filter Adapter
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May 21, 2012
I have been searching for a way to use my existing Lee holder (Lee Foundation kit) + Lee filters with the Canon 17mm f4L TS-E. I wanted to be able to use the same holder with all my other lenses.
The idea was to use a spare lens cap glued to a 82mm WA Lee adapter.
We found an easy way to accomplish this and the entire process has been described on this thread:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1081875
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Sony announces Alpha SLT-A37 D-SLR with translucent mirror
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May 20, 2012
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Sony officially released two new cameras: one with a translucent mirror, and the other with no mirror at all. I'm going to start with the Alpha SLT-A37, which is the replacement to the entry-level A35.
Sony Alpha SLT-A37 specificaltions:- 16.1 Megapixel Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor
- Supports all Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses with a 1.5X crop factor
- Sensor-shift image stabilization
- Translucent Mirror Technology provides full-time live view (even when focusing) and fast continuous shooting w/AF between each shot
- Articulating 2.7" LCD display with 230,400 pixels
- Electronic Viewfinder (TruFinder) has 1.44 million dots, 1.15X magnification
- Full manual controls, with ISO range of 100 - 16000
- Superior Auto mode selects a scene mode for you, and will use multi-exposure features to get better photo quality
- 15-point AF system with 3 cross-type sensors
- Continuous shooting as fast as 7 fps with a 1.4X crop, or 5.5 fps at full resolution
- Handy focus peaking feature for precise manual focusing
- Clear Image Zoom doubles the focal length with a minimal drop in image quality
- Auto Portrait Framing identifies people in the frame and then uses the rule of thirds to compose a more interesting portrait (the original is saved, too)
- Fun Sweep Panorama feature, for 2D and 3D
- Records Full HD video at your choice of 1080/60i or 1080/24p with stereo sound and continuous autofocus
- Stereo mic input, HDMI output
- Support for both Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
- Uses NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery, 500 shots per charge with LCD
Ships in June with an 18 - 55 mm lens for $600
Sony also released the new A-mount f3.5-5.6, 18 - 135 mm lens which has a SAM motor for silent autofocus. This new lens will sell for $500 when it arrives in July.
You'll also be able to get it as a kit lens with all of Sony's current SLT line-up: A37 ($800), A57 ($1000), A65 ($1200), and A77 ($1700).
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New Sony NEX-F3 mirrorless camera & telephoto lens
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May 20, 2012
The new Sony NEX-F3 replaces the entry-level NEX-C3. It has most of the same features as the SLT-A37, just in an NEX body.
Here are ithe NEX-F3 specifications:- 16.1 Megapixel Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor
- Supports E-mount lenses with a 1.5X crop factor; classic A-mount lenses can be used with an optional adapter
- Ultra-compact body comes in silver, black, and white
- New articulating 921k pixel LCD can tilt upward 180 degrees, for self-portraits
- Has a built-in GN6 flash (very much like the one on the NEX-7), unlike its predecessors
- Plenty of manual controls, an ISO range of 200 - 16000, and focus peaking
- Same Superior Auto , Auto Portrait Framing, Sweep Panorama, and Clear Image Zoom features as above
- Continuous shooting at 5.5 frames/sec
- Records Full HD video at 1080/60i or 1080/24p with stereo sound
- Optional XGA electronic viewfinder, stereo microphone
- Support for both Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
- Uses NP-FW50 li-ion battery; 470 shots per charge (18% better than on the NEX-C3)
Ships in June with an 18 - 55 mm lens for $600
There's a new E-mount lens available today, as well. This F3.5-6.3, 18 - 200 mm lens has optical image stabilization and will be priced at $850 when it arrives in July.
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Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon D800 Review!
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Apr 21, 2012
I just had the time of my life testing out two incredible new cameras, the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800. I took them to Yosemite and Mono Lake for a little over a week and would like to share with you my personal review.
"You'll never really know the truth about a camera until you get your hands on it and take it out into the field…and once you start printing your images there's nowhere to hide. I had high expectations for the new Canon 5D Mark III. Don't get me wrong. My current 5D Mark II has been amazing. I love my lenses especially the tilt and shift ones, but I am always searching for bigger and better things. So, after almost four years when Canon finally announced the released a new full-frame SLR, I couldn't wait to see what this new body was capable of. That was until I found out about the new Nikon D800 hitting the market at around the same time. Sure Canon has made some great improvements, but it just didn't seem geared towards landscape shooters like me.
This new Nikon promised a 36MP Exmor sensor, which would rocket the industry like nothing we had ever seen before. I literally lost sleep thinking about the possibilities for my photography if I started shooting with Nikon instead. After years of investing in Canon glass, how would this new Nikon sensor change the tonal range, colors, and small details in my prints? Would it be worth the switch?"
To read the entire review, click here:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/5DIII-D800
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EOS-1D X focuses on quality and speed. Price: $6,800
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Oct 18, 2011
Canon has brought the best of the EOS-1D Series of digital cameras into one phenomenal model: the new flagship of the EOS line, the EOS-1D X.
Its full-frame 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and all-new Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors deliver high quality image capture at up to 12 fps (14 fps in Super High Speed Mode) and a powerful ISO range of 100 - 51200 (up to 204800 in H2 mode) provides sharp, low-noise images even in the dimmest low-light conditions.
An all-new, 61-Point High-Density Reticular AF and 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor that uses a dedicated DIGIC 4 Image Processor, makes the EOS-1D X reach new levels of focus speed and accuracy delivering advanced tracking even for the most challenging shooting situations.
Taken all together, the EOS-1D X's improved HD video capture, numerous connectivity options, combination of processing power and durable construction, including shutter durability tested to 400,000 cycles, make it the ultimate EOS.
The Canon EOS-1D X will be available for purchase for $6,800 in July 2012.
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