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New Sigma 18-250mm Macro OS HSM Zoom Lens Gets Smaller, Lighter & Closer
Sigma has an updated version of their compact, all purpose 18-250mm OS superzoom lens for APS-C digital SLRs. The new Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM zoom has a closer minimum focus distance for better close-up photos; and thanks to a new lens barrel material called Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) they were able to […]
Read More »New Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G VR – Affordable Full-Frame Standard Zoom Lens
Nikon has an affordable new standard zoom lens option for FX format (full frame) photographers – the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR. With a comparable zoom range and a price about one-third that of the 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor, the new 24-85mm VR zoom lens is a very nice alternative for photographers on a budget […]
Read More »New Nikon Superzoom Lens – AF-S DX 18-300mm VR
Last night, Nikon announced a crazy new 16.7x DX format (APS-C) superzoom lens, the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR. This really ups the ante over Nikon’s 18-200mm VR and other 18-200mm image-stabilized zoom lenses. And based on the $1000 price tag, the new Nikkor 18-300mm superzoom isn’t just another mushy consumer piece of […]
Read More »Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D – Adds Touchscreen & Improved Movie Auto Focus
Canon calls the new EOS Rebel T4i a.k.a. 650D their “most ‘consumer-friendly’ DSLR to date.” To that end, the T4i has a new 18-megapixel “Hybrid CMOS” sensor that makes continuous auto focus possible in movie mode; and it’s the very first digital SLR to have touchscreen controls – a 3-inch tilt-swivel electro-static LCD display with […]
Read More »ANYCASE iPhone Tripod Adapter
Bike industry buddy and PR magnate Steve Boehmke has a photo-related Kickstarter project that I had to share. The ANYCASE Adapter is a CNC-machined aluminum tripod adapter for the iPhone and most other Smart Phones. Steve came up with the idea after having to duct tape his iPhone to a tripod to shoot a video […]
Read More »Sony Cybershot RX100 – Large Sensor & f/1.8 Lens Make It The Pocket Camera King
There’s a new camera on the top shelf. The Sony Cybershot RX100 looks like the new king of the pocket cameras. Its main credentials are a huge 1-inch 20-megapixel CMOS sensor and a super fast f/1.8 Carl Zeiss lens. In my book, that adds up to badass. Either the sensor or the lens alone would […]
Read More »Olympus OM-D E-M5 – Featured User Review
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera is one of the big surprises of 2012. I believe both the image quality and the performance were better than anyone expected and it’s getting great reviews from all the photography and gadget Web sites. Keep your eyes open for a review from us as well. In […]
Read More »Lustworthy – Vintage Wood Rangefinder Cameras
I’m a practical and reasonably thrifty guy and my camera gear reflects that. I own a high-end APS-C sensor digital SLR and a mix of pro and consumer lenses – basically, what I need to get the job done – no more, no less. But these restored wood veneer rangefinder cameras by Ilott Vintage make […]
Read More »Adobe Lightroom 4.1, Camera Raw 7.1 & DNG Converter 7.1 Updates Announced
Adobe has released Camera Raw 7.1, Lightroom 4.1 and DNG Converter 7.1 updates. The updates support new cameras, including the Nikon D800 and D3200, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, the Sony NEX-F3, Olympus OM-D E-M5 and the Leica M Monochrom, to name a few. Looking through the list of supported cameras I discovered something […]
Read More »Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS – First Impressions
Note: this article has been updated with a hands-on video intro for the TG-1 that includes some sample video clips and more action photo samples. A few weeks ago Olympus announced their latest top-of-line rugged waterproof camera, the TG-1 iHS. They made a big move with this camera by giving it an f/2.0 zoom lens […]
Read More »Olympus Adds 75mm f/1.8 Prime To Micro Four Thirds Lens Lineup
To complement their impressive new OM-D E-M5 camera, and hot on the heels of Panasonic’s 12-35mm f/2.8 zoom lens announcement, Olympus is introducing another fast prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 prime lens is equivalent to 150mm on a full-frame digital SLR, making the f/1.8 aperture […]
Read More »Featured Member Photos – May 23, 2012
The images in this round of Featured Photos are by PhotographyREVIEW.com members, jaimej26, LeeIs, julestx and Featured Photo regular on our Sports Photography Forum, jacobovs, who shared a published kiteboard photo on the forum. New member, julestx claims to be a beginner in here Photo Critique forum post, but her wonderful portraits don’t look at […]
Read More »Sony Alpha NEX-F3 Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Adds Full HD Video
Sony’s new entry-level mirrorless camera, the Alpha NEX-F3, isn’t a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor, the NEX-C3. But it does have some nice new features, including an upgraded processer, for improved high ISO performance and full HD video. I believe the NEX-F3 uses the same 16.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor as the C3 for excellent […]
Read More »Panasonic Announces 12-35mm f/2.8 Pro-Level Micro Four Thirds Zoom Lens
This is a great announcement for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera owners. Panasonic has announced a much-needed addition to the Micro Four Thirds lens options, a fast, fixed-aperture zoom lens. The new Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm/F2.8 Asph./Power O.I.S. zoom lens has a large f/2.8 aperture and the 12-35mm focal length is equivalent to […]
Read More »David Terry, Wedding Photographer – What’s In Your Camera Bag Video
I’ve been trying to get together with David Terry to do a “What’s In Your Camera Bag” video for a couple of months now. David is a busy Salt Lake City, Utah wedding and portrait photographer and I thought of him immediately when I started to look for pro photographers to feature in my camera […]
Read More »Leica’s $8000 M Monochrom Black-and-White Camera
Most of the time I base my camera introduction articles on the press release, camera specs and my own experience with comparable gear. But in the case of Leica’s new 18-megapixel full-frame M Monochrom black-and-white digital rangefinder, I’ve been voraciously reading the competition’s articles. I’m doing this partly because some camera journalists (not me) were […]
Read More »Adobe Lightrooom 4 – Featured User Review
PhotographyREVIEW.com member Iceman2058, was the first to write a user review for the latest version of Adobe’s ubiquitous photography workflow and RAW photo processing software, Lightroom 4. He wrote a nice, detailed review and since Lightroom is the de facto digital photography workflow standard, it never hurts to give it some more attention. If you’re […]
Read More »Leica Announces X2 Premium Compact Camera With 16-Megapixel APS-C Sensor
Leica just announced the X2, a high-end compact camera with a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The X2 is basically an updated version of the X1, which was introduced in the fall of 2009. Most of the features and functionality are the same, including the 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit Asph lens. What sets the Leica X2 apart […]
Read More »Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Adds Wireless To Rugged Waterproof Camera Line
Add another waterproof outdoor camera to the many options available for summer 2012! Fujifilm has added wireless image transfer to the FinePix XP waterproof point-and-shoots – their bestselling line of cameras. The new 14-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP170 lets photographers wirelessly transfer photos and videos from the camera to an iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device […]
Read More »New Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Premium Waterproof Camera With f/2.0 Lens
Just in time for summer adventures, Olympus is introducing a first-of-its kind premium waterproof, shockproof camera, the 12-megapixel TG-1. The new Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS includes Olympus’ iHS technology, which makes it faster and gives it better image quality. But Olympus took quality a step further than any previous waterproof point-and-shoot by giving the TG-1 […]
Read More »Olympus OM-D E-M5 Studio Sample Photos
My reaction on looking at my first batch of Olympus OM-D E-M5 photos was, “this camera is better than it has any right to be.” I am really amazed by what Olympus has been able to get out of the E-M5’s new 16-megapixel Four Thirds sensor. I assumed we were reaching the point of diminishing […]
Read More »Nikon Coolpix AW100 Waterproof Camera Review
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is Nikon’s first rugged, waterproof digital camera. It can handle drops of about 5 feet, it’s waterproof to 33 feet and it’s also freezeproof – perfect for the kind of rough, outdoor funtography that I love! It’s got a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, full HD video, a 5x zoom lens, 3-inch […]
Read More »Featured Member Photos – May 1st, 2012
This round of Featured Member Photos includes images from Italy, Ireland, Virginia and Yosemite National Park in California. We’ve got a flower / fly macro, a nice bird portrait, a moody black-and-white landscape (isn’t there always a moody B&W landscape?) and a really ugly (great) photo of a soccer / football goalie getting kicked in […]
Read More »Think Tank Photo Announces 4-Wheeled Rolling Camera Bag – Airport 4-Sight
By Photo-John
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To help protect the shoulders and backs of traveling pro photographers, Think Tank Photo will be making a new 4-wheeled camera bag called the Airport 4-Sight. According to Think Tank, the Airport 4-Sight will be the first 4-wheeled rolling camera bag on the market. On smooth surfaces it can be rolled on all four wheels […]
Read More »Nikon’s New 24-Megapixel D3200 Digital SLR
A few days ago, Nikon announced the D3200, a new entry-level digital SLR with a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. Yup, you read that right – a 24.2-megapixel entry level DSLR. That’s 10 megapixels more than the 14-megapixel D3100. Besides the 24.2-megapixel DX-format (APS-C) sensor, the Nikon D3200 also has a faster 4 frames per second […]
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