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Nikon D700 firmware upgrade 1.03 available
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May 22, 2012
Modifications enabled with this firmware upgrade, release date May 22, 2012
An issue that, in some very rare cases, caused images to be extremely under-exposed has been resolved.
For instructions and download link, go here.
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Pentax debuts midrange K-30 Digital SLR and 50mm f/1.8 lens
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May 22, 2012
According to Pentax, the K-30 is resistant to dust, rain and temperature extremes as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The new dSLR also utilizes a glass prism optical finder with a 100 percent field of view, usually reserved for more expensive models.
Among its capabilities, the K-30 offers high-speed burst shooting at a maximum speed of six images per second coupled with 11-point auto-focus. Its high-speed shutter has a top speed of 1/6000 second, while it also incorporates dual electronic dials for quick access to exposure control and a number of auto-picture and scene modes. It uses a 16-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS images sensor with a large capture area of 23.7mm by 15.7mm. The K-30 can shoot high-quality 1080p video, aided by the processing capabilities of the Pentax PRIME M image engine.
Here are the main specifications:
- 16.3Mp APS-C CMOS Image Sensor
- Full 1080p30 HD Video h.264 Compression
- PRIME M Processing Optimized for Video
- Advanced SAFOX IXi+ Autofocus
- Large Wide Angle Viewable 3.0" LCD
- 77 Segment Metering System
- Continuous 6 FPS Shooting
- ISO Expandable to 25600
- Programmable Front and Rear E-Dials
- Uses Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA batteries
You can pre-order the new Pentax K-30 for $849] body only and $899 with an 18-55 mm lens.
The new Pentax 50 mm f/1.8 DA prime can be pre-ordered for $249.95.
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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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