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Nikon is celebrating the production of its 60 millionth Nikkor lens for its SLR cameras. The lens series was introduced in 1959 with the launch of the Nikkor S Auto 5cm f/2, while SWM was first incorporated in the Ai AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED in 1996. This closely follows a similar announcement marking its 55th million lens in September 2010. Read more here: Fujifilm has unveiled the FinePix Z900EXR premium ultra-compact incorporating the company’s latest 16MP EXR CMOS sensor. Featuring the same the 460K dot 3.5″ LCD of the Z8000EXR, it offers a more useful image-stabilized 28-140m equivalent lens and full 1080p HD movie capture in the H.264 (MOV) format. The camera will be available from May 2011, at a price to be confirmed, in Brilliant Black, Gloss Red, Hot Pink and Royal Blue Read more here: Nikon has unveiled the D5100 upper-entry-level DSLR and we’ve prepared a full preview of the camera, detailing its features. Sitting above the D3100, it includes a 16.2 MP CMOS sensor much like that in the D7000, 1080p movie capability and a side-articulated 921K dot 3.0″ tilt/swivel LCD. The D5100 also becomes the first Nikon DSLR to be able to apply special processing filters to stills and video. The company has also introduced the ME-1 external microphone. The camera will be available from this month as a kit with the 18-55mm VR lens for $899.95 while the microphone will retail at $179.99. We’ve had a production-spec sample of the camera, so have shot our standard test scene and some real-world samples to accompany our preview. Read more here: Lensbaby has announced the Composer Pro version of its selective focus lens. Available for Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Pentax and Olympus DSLR mounts, the ‘Pro’ version uses a metal ball-and-socket assembly with refined focus mechanism for smoother operation. The manual focus lens with tilt control is currently available with either the company’s Sweet 35 or Double Glass optics for $400 and $300 respectively. Read more here: Bibble Labs has announced updated versions of its RAW workflow software. Version 5.2.2 extends RAW support to Canon’s sRAW and mRAW format, Nikon’s D1x, and Sony’s A390 and A290 cameras. Both the Pro and Lite versions also fix minor bugs, improve stability and enhance interaction with third party plug-ins. They are currently available as a free upgrade for existing Bibble 5 customers. Read more here: Canon has released a firmware update for its EOS 60D mid-level DSLR. Firmware v1.0.9 fixes bugs relating to Live View shooting in specific conditions. The latest version also changes name of the Art Filter feature in the Japanese market to Creative Filters keeping it consistent across all regions. The firmware is available for immediate download from the company’s website. Read more here: Leica has announced a function-enhancing firmware update for its X1 APS-C sensor-based compact camera. Available from March 29, the updated version brings a host of improvements and additional features to the manual focus function, enhances AF performance in low-light conditions and promises improved JPEG quality. Read more here: Sigma has announced its DP2x large-sensor compact will start shipping from late April at a suggested retail price of $800. A revised version of the DP2 camera that captures three-color information at 4.7M positions (14M total data points) it features a new AF algorithm for faster auto focus, first seen in the DP1x. Read more here: Fujifilm Japan has announced it has now resumed production of its X100 large-sensor compact. The company says that, after a brief interruption caused by the combined earthquake and tsunami that hit its Japanese plant, it has now resumed production and the camera should reach stores from the first week of April. Read more here: We’re pleased to announce a major upgrade of our product database, search, and camera compare pages. The wide-reaching changes bring a number of benefits, making it easier than ever to gain access to everything we know about a product. Two of the biggest changes are the addition of brand pages and the complete redesign of the individual product pages. These bring together all dpreview’s content, along with images, user reviews and external resources in a single ‘dashboard.’ Read more here: Ricoh has announced function-enhancing firmware updates for its GXR interchangeable lens cameras and the GR Digital III compact. In response to user feedback, the GXR firmware adds five processing filters, a subject tracking focus and exposure mode, and a revised magnified playback option. The GR Lens A12 28mm and 50mm modules also gain an option to assign white balance or exposure compensation to the zoom buttons. The GR digital III also gets 5 additional functions including an electronic level and Target Follow function. The firmware updates will be available for download on March 28 from Ricoh’s website. Read more here: Sony has launched the NEX-FS100 E-mount professional camcorder. The model, whose development was originally announced in November last year, is the latest addition to the company’s NXCAM line-up of broadcast-standard camcorders. It features an Exmor CMOS sensor in what the company describes as Super35 format (essentially the same size as the APS-C sensors seen in existing E-mount cameras). It records 1080p Full HD videos at 60, 50, 30 and 24fps (60 and 50 are recorded at 28Mbps). Other features include a 3.5″ LCD, built-in GPS, SDXC compatibility and Slow-motion video recording. The camcorder also features industry-standard HD SDI and XLR connectors. It will be offered as a kit with the Sony E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens at a suggested retail price of $5850. The company has also launched the world’s first dust- and rain-proof professional HD camcorder in the shape of HXR-NX70. Read more here: DxO Labs has updated its DxO Optics Pro raw converter for Windows and Mac. Version 6.5.6 extends Raw support to Canon’s 600D/T3i and 1100D/T3, and Olympus’s E-PL1 in the both Standard and Elite editions. It also includes 48 additional camera/lens optical modules. The latest version is available as a free download to existing users or as a 30-day trial. Read more here: Apple has released an updated version of its Aperture raw-conversion and photo management software. Version 3.1.2 improves overall stability, enhances iPhoto compatibility and fixes minor bugs. The update is available for immediate download from Apple’s website. Read more here: Nikon has posted a firmware update for its CoolPix P100 back-illuminated CMOS based superzoom. Version 1.2 resolves glitches with LCD display after the camera was switched back on from its stand-by mode in specific settings. The firmware is available for immediate download from the company’s website. Read more here: Nikon has released a Windows-only update for its ViewNX image viewing and editing software. Version 2.1.2 resolves the issue related to the incorrect display of the ‘my Picturetown’ photo sharing and storage service when previous versions were not uninstalled before updating. Read more here: Pentax has announced the Optio RS1500 compact camera with interchangeable, user designable covers. Identically specced to the RS1000 launched last year, it features a simpler, snap-on system for attaching different covers, rather than the screw-on system of the older model. The RS1500 ships with 10 skins, with the option to download or create your own cover that secures behind a transparent front-plate. Features include a 14MP sensor, a 27.5-110mm equivalent lens and 720p HD movie recording capabilities. Read more here: Adobe has released an updated version of its Photoshop Express image-editing and preview application for Apple’s iPad, iPod and iPhone. Version 2.0 introduces the optional Adobe Camera Pack available via an ‘in-app’ purchase that adds noise reduction, self-timer and Auto-Review functions for $3.99. Photoshop Express 2.0 is available as a free download from Apple’s App Store for new users and as an update for existing users. Read more here: Just Posted: Our full review of the Pentax K-r upper entry-level DSLR. When we reviewed the Pentax K-x in December 2009 we thought it was a little cracker. The K-r builds on this by adding visible AF points, a higher ISO range and faster continuous shooting to the K-x’s already successful feature mix but the competition has not been standing still. Click on the link to read how the Pentax K-r fared in our studio tests and how it stacks up to its latest peers in the upper entry-level bracket of the market. Read more here: Sigma is inviting the public to select five finalists from its annual scholarship contest. The company’s second annual scholarship contest was launched in November 2010 and offers prizes of cash and equipment to students seeking higher education in a photo-related field. Anyone registering with an email address can help narrow-down the field from 167 to the final five from which a winner will be sleected by a panel of Sigma executives. Voting is open until April 1 2011. Read more here: |
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