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Canon's Unique 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom Lens
Last night Canon announced four new lenses and a new digital SLR, the EOS 60D. Of the new lenses, the most exciting and unique is the new Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens, “the world’s widest fisheye zoom lens.” It’s Canon’s first L-class fisheye lens and it replaces the venerable 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye. The […]
Read More »Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III
Canon has announced an upgrade on two of its popular extenders with the new Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III. These direct replacements feature faster autofocusing, improved autofocus precision with compatible EF lenses, an anomalous dispersion lens element for reduced chromatic aberration, enhanced optical image quality, a newly developed microcomputer that […]
Read More »Sony Alpha SLT-A55 and SLT-A33 Translucent Mirror Cameras
There’s a new twist on the “EVIL” (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera strategy. Yesterday, Sony announced two “SLT” (Single Lens Transparent) cameras, the 16.2-megapixel Alpha SLT-A55 and 14.2-megapixel Alpha SLT-A33. Both cameras use “Translucent Mirror Technology,” which I think is what we used to call a pellicle mirror. Like Sony’s recent NEX cameras and the […]
Read More »Carl Zeiss at Photokina 2010 Tradeshow
Carl Zeiss has announced its attendance at this year’s Photokina Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany. Carl Zeiss will also announce new lenses and for the first time, accessories at the tradeshow. The “application island” at their booth in Hall 2.1 will feature the entire line of Carl Zeiss lenses, allowing consumers to touch, test and even […]
Read More »Sony announces Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM, DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM and 85mm f/2.8 SAM Lenses For Alpha DSLR Cameras
Today, Sony announced the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z), the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and the 85mm f/2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28) lenses to its A-Mount lens line-up for Alpha DSLR cameras. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM lens features built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) […]
Read More »Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Today, Sony announced the Alpha DSLR-A560 to its Sony Alpha Digital SLR lineup. The A560 features 14.2 megapixels, Sony’s Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, Sweep Panorama mode, 3D Sweep Panorama, Full HD 1920×1080 60i video capture, Quick AF Live View, 7fps continuous shooting, Auto HDR, two Live View functions (AF Live View and Focus Check […]
Read More »Canon Selphy CP800 Compact Photo Printer
Canon announced the Selphy CP800 compact photo printer for printing high-quality photos from almost anywhere. The Selphy CP800 features an optional battery pack, a 2.5-inch tilt LCD screen, the new Shuffle feature that selects images from a memory card which can be compiled all on one print, Smooth Skin feature, Image Optimizer, Portrait Image Optimize […]
Read More »Kodak EasyShare M590 Digital Camera
Today, Kodak announced the EasyShare M590 digital camera. The EasyShare M590 features 14-megapixels, a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens with 5X optical zoom, Kodak’s Face Recognition and Smart Capture features, built-in image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD with Kodak Color Science technology, HD picture and video capture, and Kodak’s Share Button so users can tag and upload pictures […]
Read More »Kodak Playtouch Pocket-Size Video Camera
Today, Kodak announced the new Playtouch pocket-size video camera. The Playtouch features a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, LCD glare shield, 1080p HD video capture, 5-megapixel HD still picture capture, built-in image stabilization, an external microphone jack, Smart face tracking technology, on-camera editing, HDMI output, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB), 4 capture effects, such […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS – Full HD Video Pocket Camera
Of the three new compact cameras just announced by Canon, I think the pocket-sized Powershot SD4500 IS is the most exciting. This camera has me all giddy. In fact, I think it might have to be my next serious point-and-shoot camera. I just gave my favorite point-and-shoot ever, the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS, to my […]
Read More »Canon Powershot SX130 IS Ultrazoom Camera
Canon has announced a new addition to their PowerShot SX line of ultra-zoom digital cameras. The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS digital camera has a 12x image-stabilized optical zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD display and 720p HD video with stereo sound. The SX130 also includes four new in-camera still photo “creative modes:” Miniature, Fisheye, Poster, and […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot S95 Adds HD Video
Canon has warmed last year’s PowerShot S90 with an upgraded model, the S95. Not that it needed warming up. But there was one notably missing feature – HD video. The new Canon PowerShot S95 now has 720p HD video and a couple of other improvements, basically rounding out a near-perfect pocket camera.
Read More »Nikon D3100 – Full HD & Continuous Auto Focus Video
Nikon’s new D3100 digital SLR has full-HD 1080p AVCHD video and it’s the very first DSLR to offer continuous auto focus in movie mode. I could probably end this article there. Well, maybe not – there are still plenty of photographers who have zero interest in having video in their digital SLR. So for the […]
Read More »New Nikon AF-S 28-300mm VR FX Superzoom Lens
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the new Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens. That’s right folks – a 10x superzoom Nikkor lens for your full-frame Nikon digital SLR! Now Nikon FX DSLR and 35mm SLR owners have their own version of the popular, one-size-fits-all, Nikkor 18-200mm VR zoom lens. Travel photographers, event photographers […]
Read More »Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G VR Zoom Lens
Today, Nikon announced the AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR versatile zoom lens. The AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) II Image Stabilization system, Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for color consistency and reduced flaring, M/A Focus Mode Switch, Internal Focus, two ED elements, three […]
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