Carl Zeiss has announces the Distagon T* 2/25 fast wide-angle lens in ZE (Canon) and ZF.2 (Nikon) versions. The manual focus lens will cost around €1217 excluding VAT and is the first Zeiss 25mm for the Canon EF format. The ZF.2 version for Nikon includes a CPU to provide aperture information to the camera, allowing the use of automatic exposure modes and the recording of EXIF data. The company says the existing Distagon 2.8/25 ZF.2 for Nikon will continue to be available. The lens design, featuring 11 elements in 10 groups is more complex than the 9 element, 7 group design of the Sony/Zeiss 24mm F2 announced in July 2010. . . . → Read More: Carl Zeiss announces Distagon T* 2/25 for Canon and Nikon
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Sony has posted a note on its support site saying it will modify NEX-5N cameras of users troubled by clicking noises during video recording. The company points out that the phenomenon only occurs: ‘if the camera undergoes sudden motion while recording; motion generally inconsistent with smooth video recording.’ But has said it will make an ‘adjustment’ to the cameras (during the warranty period) of users who feel they’re likely to encounter the issue. The company doesn’t say that only people combining jogging with their videography need apply, but… . . . → Read More: Sony offers NEX-5N adjustment for users experiencing video clicking We’ve had a little more time with the Nikon J1 and V1, and have prepared a first impressions article about the Nikon 1 system. We also spoke to Masahiro Suzuki, General Manager, R&D Department at Nikon’s development HQ, to better understand the company’s reasoning. The article includes an explanation of their high-speed shooting modes and addresses why the mode dial doesn’t say P,A,S or M. . . . → Read More: Nikon V1 and J1 – hands-on first impressions Skrekkogle is a Norwegian design company that has some very interesting ideas when it comes to tilt-shift photography. Making regular sized objects appear miniature is what tilt-shift is all about, but Skrekkogle has found a way to make the illusion even more convincing. The secret to their success – a giant coin placed in the photograph to give it scale. When placed on a car, next to a building, a dumpster or any variety of other objects, the coin looks to be normal sized while the subject of the photograph appears to be small. The effect is convincing, and probably even better for those more familiar with the currency. If this were done with US based currency it would almost certainly look better to American eyes. Check out Skrekkogle’s website for more pics and a look at the making of the coin. (via PetaPixel ) . . . → Read More: A New Angle on Tilt-Shift Photography The Nissin Di622 Mark 11 Speedlight flashgun is now available with a Sony fit. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Nissin Di622 for Sony Black Rapid has rolled out a revised version of its RS-4 camera strap. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Black Rapid Launches Revised RS-4 Camera Strap DxO Labs have unveiled their findings and DxOMark Sensor Scores for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds camera. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Panasonic Lumix G3 Gets DxOMarked |
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