The Sony Cyber-shot WX70 and WX50 are two new 16.2-megapixel compact cameras with 5x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation and Full HD video. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Sony Cyber-shot WX70/WX50
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Art of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle by Dain Gingerelli is a new book featuring photographs by David Blattel. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Art of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sigma Corporation of America has announced the price and availability of the new Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM lens. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: US Pricing Announced for Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM The Rollei Flexipod 300 is a flexible camera tripod featuring rubberised legs, a small spirit level and a smartphone adapter. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Rollei Flexipod 300 Toshiba today introduced a trio of Full HD camcorders. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Toshiba CAMILEO X416, X400 and X200 Olympus has released a firmware update for the Olympus Tough TG-310 camera. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Olympus TG-310 Firmware Update 1.1 Just Posted: Although it retains its predecessor’s styling, the Olympus PEN E-P3 shares very little else with its forebears. There’s still a 12MP Four Thirds-sized sensor at its heart, but its autofocus, rear screen and movie capabilities have all been radically overhauled. Crucially, Olympus has also managed to squeeze a flash into the body. Now sitting at the top of a three-model range, the E-P3 is clearly positioned as a camera for enthusiasts. So, do its third-generation refinements and promises of world-beating AF performance make the E-P3 into the camera that the PEN series always promised to be? . . . → Read More: Just posted: Our in-depth review of the Olympus E-P3 From Monday 6 June, Australian consumers will have the opportunity to snap up one of just 2,000 limited-edition “red” EOS 1100D digital SLR cameras. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Canon Australia Announces Limited-Edition Red EOS 1100D Kit Every now and again, we come across some amazing images with very clever titles. Some are humorous, others poignant. Some you are able to ‘get’ right away, while others make you think a bit more. What do you consider when you are naming an image? Content? Color? What you want the viewer to see? Today, we thought we’d share some of the clever titles we came across on photo.net. Can you guess what the image is, based on title alone? – Redheads – Stopped Motion – Inside – Single & Looking – The First Show of Spring – Snowman – Old Beauty – Around Manhattan We’d love to hear from you too… what great image names have you come across?? . . . → Read More: Image Names: Enter Title Here Just posted! Our hands-on preview of Sigma’s flagship SD1 DSLR. With its unique 15MPx3 Foveon X3 sensor that captures full color detail at each pixel location, the SD1 caused a something of a stir when it was first announced at Photokina 2010, and possibly an even bigger one when its eye-watering price was revealed recently. We’ve been lucky enough to get hold of a rare pre-production camera, and have prepared a hands-on preview detailing its design and operation. . . . → Read More: Just posted! Our Sigma SD1 hands-on preview The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 is a new A3+ high-gloss photo printer that uses 50% larger ink cartridges for fewer cartridge changes. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Samsung has posted firmware upgrades for the Samsung NX10 (pictured) and NX100 compact system cameras. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Samsung NX10 & NX100 Firmware Upgrades Image on top: The Panasonic G2 which should be replaced by the new G3. I just received info from a few of my sources. Due the recent energy supply problems in Japan Panasonic had to delay the announcement of some of their upcoming products. The new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera and lenses will be announced in May (and not in April as I told you before). UPDATE : Other companies have been hit very hard by the earthquake desaster. According to Bloomberg “ Canon earnings this year will probably be 27 percent lower than previously estimated after last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan “. And Sony had to delete the lates product announcements! Than Panasonic should announce a new Micro Four Thirds camera, the G3. The Panasonic G10 has already been discontinued, the G2 price lowered to make room for the new G3. There will be also a new Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 lens. It is not Leica branded, has no image stabilization and unlike the famous Four Thirds brother it is not Leica branded. It should cost around $700. That’s more than just a rumor because Panasonic UK product manager John Mitchell confirmed that the 25mm lens is coming this summer: “ We are sure it’s going to be a great hit because it’s 50mm [35mm viewing angle] equivalent – really fast, really bright ” (Source: Amateur Photographer ). Oh forgot to mention: It has double the size of the current 20mm f/1.7 pancake . Is there room for some surprise? Let’s hope yes! Links: The Panasonic G2 price dropped during the recent months at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . The Panasonic G10 already disappeared from most stores (See Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay ) The current 25mm f/1.4 Four Thirds lens at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . Reminder: Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds): FT1 =1-20% chance the rumor is correct FT2 =21-40% chance the rumor is correct FT3 =41-60% chance the rumor is correct FT4 =61-80% chance the rumor is correct FT5 =81-99% chance the rumor is correct . . . → Read More: (FT5) Panasonic G3 and lenses announcements delayed (coming in May now)  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 camera relies almost exclusively on its clever touchscreen technologies for operation, sporting a massive 3.5 inch LCD screen. Also on offer are a bright f/2.4, 5x zoom lens, 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor, and 1080p HD video. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 review complete with sample images and video. Read the review . . . → Read More: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77 Review So this week we boldly go back into the camcorder trenches; having checked out ways to display our video we must now look at how to gather it. And we kick off our look with the Panasonic HDC-TM90K, a substantial but pricey model that will go a pretty long way … . . . → Read More: Panasonic HDC-TM90K Camcorder Review–Pricey But 3D Potent You can now get the Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here) . . . . → Read More: Panasonic GH2 with 14-140mm lens in Stock at Adorama and BHphoto  A short lens rumor update. Another trusted source confirmed that Olympus is about to release a lens that is wider than the current Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens . I hope we can soon get some info about the real lens specs. Last week a new sources told us that Olympus should launch a 12mm lens which is faster than the Panasonic lens. A question. The picture on top shows one of the upcoming Olympus prime lenses (Could be the rumored 12mm or the 50mm or another lens). Olympus didn’t unveil any detail about the focal length and aperture. I am curious to know what you think about it: Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. . . . → Read More: (FT4) Short update: An Olympus lens wider than the Panasonic 14mm will definitely come in May/June! (+POLL)  The Coolpix P500 is Nikon’s new super-zoom compact camera for 2011, offering a massive 36x zoom lens with a focal range of 22.5-810mm. The 12 megapixel bridge-style Nikon P500 can capture full 1080p high-definition movies in stereo sound, has a back illuminated CMOS sensor, 3-inch 921K-dot tiltable LCD screen, electronic viewfinder and fast 8fps burst shooting. Priced at £399.99 / $399.99, read our Nikon Coolpix P500 review to find out if it can challenge the likes of the Fujifilm HS10, Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic DMC-FZ100. Read the review . . . → Read More: Nikon Coolpix P500 Review  Luminous Landscape (Click here) posted a Fuji X100 Field Test review. And the tester is quite frustrated: “ In reviewing what I’ve written above, you’ll have noted that I am overtly critical of some aspects of the X100′s user interface. Indeed it is because the camera is otherwise so good, and the image quality so exceptional, that its UI flaws are all the more glaring. But – let me be clear about this. My UI complaints are based on a personal bias in favour of cameras having smooth and seamless control interfaces. I hate anything that gets in the way of my being able to change a camera’s settings quickly and transparently when the situations demands. If I’m using a technical or view camera I have endless patience for slow setting controls. But not on a camera designed for street or documentary style shooting. Even one extra button press, or needing to scroll down a menu to find a needed setting can cause the shot to be lost, and that’s unacceptable. I suppose that it’s my background as a photojournalist that brings out this frustration .” Michael Carpentier (Click here) compared the Fuji X100 with the Panasonic GF1. The article is in french and the conclusion is “ the X100 may offer a better IQ than the GF1 in SOME cases, but the m4/3 gives it a serious run for it’s money and is faster and generally more usable. ” You can preorder the Fuji X100 at Amazon US , Adorama , BHphoto , Amazon UK . And if you want it NOW than the you have to place your bid on eBay (Click here) . Good luck! P.S.: To bad the GF1 is now discontinued. Only a few stores do have it in Stock now: Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . . . . → Read More: Luminous Landscape: Fuji X100 love and frustration (+ comparison with the Panasonic GF1) At least one good news that is not a fool news! We noticed that US shops like Amazon US , Adorama and BHphoto are now getting more and more GH2 cameras in Stock. Today Adorama has all three different kit in Stock: – Black Panasonic + GH2 14-140mm (Click here) – Black Panasonic + GH2 14-42mm (Click here) – Silver Panasonic + GH2 14-42mm (Click here) I guess we can now safely say that there are no more GH2 supply problems in US stores. P.S.: You can now preorder the Fuji X100 at J&R (Click here) . . . . → Read More: US: Panasonic GH2 supply problems have ended (not a fool days news!). |
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