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By Steve Digicam, on April 6th, 2011%
Nikon announced yesterday that they’ve hit an impressive milestone. As of April 5th (2011), over 60 million Nikkor lenses have been produced. That’s a huge accomplishment and you better believe that they’re excited about it. What’s remarkable is how quickly that number is growing. Nikon made its first Nikkor lens back in 1959 and the company began producing more lenses every year. In August of 2010, over 55 million lenses had been made. Now, less than a year later, the company has pumped out five million more. If the company keeps up this pace of five million lenses every eight months, we’re looking at just over five years before they hit the big 100 million mark.
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Nikon Reaches the 60 Million Lens Mark
By Steve Digicam, on April 6th, 2011%
Lensbaby’s latest lens is a new take on an old favorite. The Composer Pro offers an upgrade over the already well established Composer lens by adding both a new swivel ball and a new focus mechanism. Lensbaby says you can expect smooth, fluid operation. As you might expect, the Composer Pro is compatible with the Optic Swap System. You can buy it with either the Double Glass Optic or the Sweet 35 optic installed, each of which has unique advantages. It runs $300 with Double Glass and $400 with the Sweet 35. You can still pick up the original Composer lens if you prefer, and now that the Pro is on the market, the Composer got a markdown to $250. “Professional photographers continue to be at the core of our customer base.” said Lensbaby co-founder Craig Strong. “The Composer pro is for them.” Find out more by visiting the Lensbaby website.
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Lensbaby Announces the Composer Pro
By Steve Digicam, on April 6th, 2011%
The folks at Zeiss have put together something really impressive for the NAB show in Las Vegas, which starts at the end of this week. They put together a bundle of lenses that will be sold along with a custom lens case that’s absolutely amazing looking. The new Zeiss set was created in response to HD video creators that want precise manual focus lenses. “Many production budgets don’t justify investing in a set of cinematography lenses right away, like our Compact Prime CP.2 lenses,” says Zeiss director of sales Michael Schienlen. “Our SLR lenses with their precise manual focus are a reasonable alternative for getting started in HD video.” The lenses – Distagon T* 2,8/21, Distagon T* 2/28, Distagon T* 2/35, Planar T* 1,4/50 and Planar T* 1,4/85 – come in a custom made waterproof case that’s made to protect your investment from moisture, shock and vibration. The price of the full set is going to be around $6,000 when it comes out in May.
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Carl Zeiss Introduces an SLR Lens Set in a Custom Case
By Steve Digicam, on April 5th, 2011%
Today, FujiFilm did a surprise announcement of an all new Z-series FinePix model, the Z900EXR . Sporting many of the same features found on the Z800EXR from late last year, the Z900 has been upgraded with a new 16-megapixel EXR CMOS imager, a broader zoom range from the 5x Fujinon lens (28-140mm), an enhanced version of their EXR Auto mode, and Full 1080p HD video recording with stereo sound to name a few. The Z900EXR should start hitting dealer’s shelves sometime in May (2011), with a MSRP of $279.95 US. You can choose from Black, Red or Blue, making it simple to match the Z900EXR to your favorite wardrobe. See our Z900EXR Preview for more details.
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FujiFilm Unveils New Ultra-Compact Z-series Model
By Steve Digicam, on April 5th, 2011%
Sony’s SLT-A33 , which was announced back in August of 2010, has been discontinued. According to the Japanese Sony site, the camera has completed its full production run. The news is a bit shocking, as the A33 hasn’t had much time to prove itself. Still, with the Nab Show happening this weekend, rumors of new cameras announcements abound. With the A33 ending its run, this seems like the perfect time for the A35 to debut. You can read the Sony page (though you’ll need to translate it) to find out a bit more. (via Photography Blog )
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Sony Discontinues the SLT-A33
By Steve Digicam, on April 5th, 2011%
The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association has come together to help contribute to relief efforts in Japan. Between all the members, they’ve come up with a whopping $32.7 million to help out the victims of the natural disaster that wrecked havoc on the country. “Our member organizations each have friends, families, and colleagues in Japan, so this devastation has greatly impacted all of our lives,” says PDMA president Joellyn Gray. She says that while the amount that companies are giving is impressive, it’s the employee contributions that really surprise her. ” For example,” she says, “Employees at Fujifilm have already donated over $90,000 in personal funds.” It’s a huge outpouring of support from the people behind the businesses. The PMDA isn’t just giving money either. Member companies have offered up equipment and manpower to help out too.
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PMDA and Members Raise Nearly $33 Million for Japan
By Steve Digicam, on April 5th, 2011%
Alongside their D5100 announcement , Nikon has released information about a new optional external stereo microphone, the ME-1. This unit was designed specifically for use with their D-series cameras, however they claim any camera with a 3.5mm mic jack can use the ME-1. The unit boasts stereo recording with sound dampening technology to cut down on AF noise, a low-cut filter, an included wind screen, and a cable stop to help keep things tidy. The new ME-1 microphone is scheduled to start shipping something this month (April, 2011), with a suggested retail price of $179.95 US.
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Nikon Introduces New ME-1 Stereo Microphone Unit for dSLRs
By Steve Digicam, on April 4th, 2011%
Nikon has just unveiled an all new dSLR to add to their growing ranks, the D5100 . This model replaces the popular D5000 from 2009, with various upgrades. Some of its impressive specifications include a 16-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon’s EXPEED 2 processing unit, a 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD screen, full 1080p HD video recording (MPEG-4 format), new Special Effects modes, continuous shooting up to 4fps, sensitivity settings from ISO 100 up to 25,600 with expansion enabled, and a plethora of fully automatic and manual exposure controls. The D5100 will start shipping sometime this month, with a MSRP of $799.95 US for the body only, or $899.95 US with the kit AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Check out our D5100 preview page for more details, which we will update once we receive a unit in for testing.
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Nikon Announces New dSLR: the D5100
By Steve Digicam, on April 4th, 2011%
Most of us will never have the pleasure of having our work featured in galleries and museums. That doesn’t mean you can’t get close. Tamron launched a new website called My Photo Exhibits that lets you put your pictures in a virtual gallery. Using the site or the iPhone app, you’re able to put your photos into a 3D environment that you can easily navigate and search though. One of the coolest features of My Photo Exhibits is the ability to add information to each picture. You can give a little background on each shot. My Photo Exhibit is fully customizable, and lets you adjust the look of the room, the frames and even the lighting. To find out more, check out My Photo Exhibits online or download the app from iTunes .
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Tamron Launches a 3D Virtual Exhibit Space
By Steve Digicam, on April 4th, 2011%
It’s plenty of fun to look at cameras online, but to really get a feel for them, you’ve got to get them in your hands. That’s why Panasonic is hitting the road in early April. They’ll be stopping in 15 different cities across the country with plenty of home theater gear and, of course, cameras galore. They’re even bringing 3D camcorders and Lumix cameras with 3D lenses for you to play with. In addition to photography gear they’ll bring 3D PC gaming, 3D television, 3D Blu-ray players and just about everything else they’ve got in the 3D department. The tour kicks off April 4th in New York and goes on for six weeks. Stops include Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit and more. Check out more at Panasonic.com/Amazing .
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Panasonic Is On Tour With Cameras and More
By Steve Digicam, on April 1st, 2011%
This ain’t no April fools! We are giving away a White Pentax K-r dSLR for this month’s Photo of the Day contest. Unfortunately, we have not had prizes for the past couple of months due to a lack in sponsorship. That’s not the case for April though. The fine folks at Pentax USA were kind enough to donate this impressive dSLR system for April’s contest. Be sure to send in those submissions for your chance to win. If you’d like to find out more about the K-r and its abilities, check out our in-depth review by Clicking Here (or on the photo to your right). Good luck! Related Articles:
By Steve Digicam, on March 31st, 2011%
The last year has brought us countless contenders for the title of “world’s largest photo,” but the latest shot from Jeffrey Martin earns the accolades for taking a bit of a different approach. Instead of capturing a massive cityscape, Martin went inside. Martin used a Canon 550D with a 200mm lens to capture nearly 3,000 photos of the Strahov Monastery library in Prague. The result is a 40 gigapixel photograph that’s absolutely stunning. When fully zoomed in, you can read the titles of books that can barely be seen when zoomed all the way out. If the photo were printed it would measure a massive 78 feet in length. Putting it all together took 111 hours of stitching and 20 hours of work in Photoshop. You can check out the full shot at 360 Cities . (via PetaPixel )
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40 Gigapixel Record Set For World’s Largest Indoor Photo
By Steve Digicam, on March 31st, 2011%
Photography tours are a great way to get out, see the world, and make sure you hit all the best photo opportunities while you’re doing it. The 2011 lineup from Neovoyage is designed to do just that. This summer, you’ll be able to take a 14 day photography tour of Ecuador. You’ll see volcanoes both dormant and active, explore Inca ruins, and get a good look at the culture while you’re at it. If that doesn’t float your boat you can head to Peru for 11 days and see the world’s largest adobe city and other places normally never seen by tourists. Both tours are designed specifically with photographers in mind. The folks at Neovoyage take care of all the planning so you can focus on your craft and enjoy your trip. You can find out more and sign up for a tour at NeoVoyage .
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Neovoyage Announces 2011 Photography Tours
By Steve Digicam, on March 30th, 2011%
The EOS 60D got a nice update this week that should help to address issues that people have been having with the camera. It also addresses a bit of a non-issue: the feature called “Art Features” in Japan is now called “Creative Features” so that EOS 60Ds across all regions use the same naming conventions. The update takes care of some more legitimate concerns too. Specifically, two issues where the camera would function abnormally after Live View shooting. If you set the camera to start movie shooting after using Live View, it could end up acting strange or not working. You can download the firmware directly from Canon . As always, you can find out more about the EOS 60D in our review .
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Canon Updates the EOS 60D
By Steve Digicam, on March 30th, 2011%
The folks over at Canon are doing their best to get everything up and running again in terms of exporting their products to be purchased in the US, but there’s a bit of a snag. Due to the high levels of radiation in parts of Japan right now, US Customs is being very strict about what does and doesn’t make it in to the country. Customs and Border Protection is going to be monitoring radiation carefully with detection equipment in airports, sea ports, and anywhere cargo is coming into the country. Canon says they’ll be updating us as soon as they know more and will let us know what impact this will have on both the production and export of cameras.
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Canon Shipments to US May Be Held Up By Customs
By Steve Digicam, on March 29th, 2011%
We’ve just finished testing Sony’s SLT-A33 dSLR , which features their newer Translucent Mirror Technology. This is an incredibly small, and fast camera that is stuffed with Sony’s latest and greatest options. These include a 14.2-megapixel Exmor HD CMOS image sensor, BIONZ processor, full 1080i HD video capture, a high-quality 3.0-inch rotating LCD screen, Sweep Panorama and 3D sweep technology, Auto HDR, Super Steady Shot in-camera stabilization, and much more. All of this functionality is packed into one of the smallest frames on the market, which sports a very appealing price tag. To see how well the A33 stacks up to the competition, give our conclusion a read; and don’t forget about our full-size sample photos .
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By Steve Digicam, on March 29th, 2011%
The already difficult to find Fujifilm X100 was delayed even further due to the tragic earthquake that affected so much of Japan. Fujifilm’s plant wasn’t destroyed, but was damaged to the point that production had to be stopped. Today the folks at Fujifilm announced that they’re back up and running and the X100 is back in production. Japanese retailers are expected to start getting the X100 in early April. There’s no word yet on shipments to the US. (via DP Review )
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Fujifilm Resumes X100 Production
By Steve Digicam, on March 29th, 2011%
If you’ve tried shooting video with a point-and-shoot camera you’ve probably run into the issue of stabilization. Unless you’re shooting with a tripod, trying to get a steady shot with a point-and-shoot is incredibly difficult, but a tripod limits your movement severely. Zacuto’s solution is the Point’n'Shoot Pro. It’s a small, lightweight and portable grip that attaches to your camera via the tripod mount. The grip of the Point’n'Shoot pro is designed to be much more comfortable and easy to handle than simply trying to hold a camera. The Point’n'Shoot pro also includes a quick-release function, which makes it simple to break down and store in a pocket or bag. You can find out more about the Point’n'Shoot Pro or buy it directly from Zacuto at a price of $89.
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Zacuto Intros the Point’n'Shoot Pro for Video Stabilization
By Steve Digicam, on March 29th, 2011%
“Red Boot Design has one goal in mind,” says Red Boot Design’s Lindsey Cox. “Provide photographers with time saving products that will allow them to present their clients with jaw-dropping unique designs and keep them behind the camera instead of in front of a monitor.” The company’s latest album templates are designed to do just that. The first, “Rounded White,” is a twist on the standard white template. The rounded corners create a look that Red Boot says can be applied to photos of children, families and even weddings. “Gallery Wrap” templates are much more customizable and can be designed in a wide range of styles ranging from minimalistic to complex. You can find out more about these and other templates at the newly relaunched website for Red Boot Design . (via PhotoClique )
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Red Boot Design Introduces New Album Templates
By Steve Digicam, on March 28th, 2011%
If you’re a fan of Micro Four Thirds cameras, you’ve probably had to deal with the same problem that crops up every time a new advancement is made in technology. Your old accessories don’t fit the new camera. Lucky for you, more and more Micro Four Thirds accessories are coming out every day. Gary Fong has launched a new addition to the Puffer Pop-Up Flash Diffuser line. It’s called, as if you couldn’t have guessed, the Micro Four Thirds Puffer. Gary Fong, CEO of the company, says that the diffuser is an essential tool for Micro Four Thirds users, who are otherwise facing the problem of a flash too powerful for their needs. “Finding a solution for these over-powered flashes,” he says, “is a requirement for any shooter looking to control the light like a pro.” For more information on Gary’s Puffer diffuser line, visit the Gary Fong website . Related Articles: Steve’s Olympus E-PL2 Review Steve’s Olympus E-PL1 Review Steve’s Gary Fong Collapsible LightSphere Review
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Gary Fong Intros a Micro Four Thirds Puffer Pop-Up Diffuser
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