Mel’s Cameras was one of the first to publish Nikon 1 V3 specs. Now after the official press release from Nikon, we have more detailed information for you. In U.S. the Nikon 1 V3 will be bundled with the new 10-30mm PD-Zoom lens, grip, and EVF for $1199.95. There is no body-only option so far which is surprising. Niko 1 ...
Read More »New Nikon 1 V3 Photos and some Specs
Here are the photos of new Nikon 1 V3 Mirrorless camera. It has an 18MP 1″sensor and features an impressive video recording mode of 120fps HD. Along with the new V3, Nikon will launch two new lenses, an optional viewfinder and a grip: 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM Electronic viewfinder DF-N1000 Grip GR-N1010 Nikon 1 ...
Read More »Panasonic GH4 Pricing, Availability and a 4K Video
The GH4 camera body(pre-order link) will be available at the beginning of May, at a retail price of 1,699 USD (there does not appear to be a version with a kit lens). The YAGH interface(pre-order link) unit for pro audio and video connections can be purchased separately for 1,999 USD, or in kit with the camera for 3,300 USD. GH4 ...
Read More »Video Review: How Sony A6000’s Hybrid AF System Works
As you know, Sony claims that A6000 has the fastest Auto focus speed in the camera world. To support this, very recently they have released an informative video on Sony LearnTV on Phase and Contrast Detection and the A6000 with Hybrid AF. Below you an find the video:
Read More »Sony A7 and A7r Light Leak Problems, Tapes and Hair Ties!
A good number of users on the web have reported that they experience light leak issues with their Sony A7 and A7r cameras. After a short time, Sony officially admitted there is a problem and stated that their engineers are working on a solution. The light leaks through the lens mount and reported to be particularly apparent when shooting long exposures. ...
Read More »Nikon Camera Control Pro Version 2.17.0 released
Nikon has released Version 2.17.0 of their useful but overpriced ($134) Camera Control Pro software. Here is the direct link to download Nikon Camera Control Pro Manual directly. The additions in this version are: Support for the D4S When both of the following conditions are met, and the Transfer only JPEG to PC option in the Storage tab is checked, users can now transfer only JPEG ...
Read More »Download Nikon D4s User Manual
Nikon D4s User Manual is available for download here at Nikon USA. Please upload the manual back to Nikon USA after you are finished, they have only one copy. Nikon D4S specs and Nikon D4 comparison Nikon D4S Sample Images and videos Pre-order D4S here at Amazon.
Read More »Hasselblad H5D-50c 50MP CMOS Camera Starts Shipping
Hasselblad has started shipping the H5D-50c 50MP CMOS sensor camera that was first announced at the beginning of this year. Poor high ISO performance is a weak point of almost all digital Medium format cameras and Hasselblad aims to overcome this problem with the use of its new Sony CMOS sensor. The new H5D-50c is the first of its kind in medium-format ...
Read More »RED Epic Dragon Sensor Beats Nikon D800E in DxOMark Sensor Test
DxO Labs have published their findings on the RED Epic Dragon sensor Red Epic Dragon 19MP APS-H sized sensor breaks a new record with an DxOMark Sensor Score of 101, and becomes the first sensor to break the 100-point barrier. Previous leader in this category was Nikon D800E with a score of 96. But don’t get too excited: RED Epic Dragon is a $29K ...
Read More »Lomography New Konstruktor Super Kit with Macro and Close-up
Good news for the Lomo fans! Lomography team has released a new Super Kit edition of their original DIY Konstruktor Camera kit which adds some extra lenses and a viewfinder. For those of you who aren’t aware of this concept, this is a do it yourself (DIY) kit that allows you to build your own fully-working & customizable (although very basic) 35mm SLR Camera using the ...
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