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Hassalblad introduces H4D-31 camera and CFV-50 back
23rd September 2010
Hasselblad has introduced the H4D-31 medium format camera with a 31Mp sensor. It features the 'True Focus' AF system of the the H4D series and offers an optional CF-lens adapter to mount the company's V-System lenses (also available as part of a kit). The company has also introduced the CFV-50 medium format digital back with a 50Mp sensor.
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Just posted! Our Olympus E-5 preview samples gallery
23rd September 2010
Our preview samples gallery from Olympus's latest DSLR, the E-5. In amongst all of the hustle and bustle of Photokina, we've managed to find time to take Olympus's new professional flagship out and about on the streets of Cologne to bring you a preliminary samples gallery. It includes shots taken across the full ISO range, and we've even tried out the new 'Dramatic Tone' art filter. Click through to take a look.
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Aptina announces CMOS sensors for DSLRs and compacts
23rd September 2010
Sensor developer Aptina has launched a 16Mp APS-C CMOS sensor capable of full 1080p HD video at 30fps. The MT9H004 sensor uses the company's latest DR-Pix technology increasing signal-to-noise ratio under low-light conditions, delivering better image quality in high ISO photographs. The sensor can produce full resolution images at 10fps and is intended for use in DSLRs.
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Datacolor announces SpyderChekr camera calibrator
23rd September 2010
Samyang has updated its 14mm F2.8 lens for Nikon F mount with an electronic interface. The manual focus lens' electronic contacts allows full support of automatic exposure modes of Nikon DSLRs and includes lens-related data in the EXIF. The AE 14 mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC is designed for full-frame cameras, but works with APS-C cameras as well.
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Samyang announces 8mm F3.5 Fish-eye for videographers
23rd September 2010
Samyang has released a version of its 8mm F3.5 Fish-eye lens optimised for filmmakers. Designed for APS-C Canon and Nikon video-enabled DSLRs, the V-DSLR 8mm F3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS features the same optical construction as the still photography version, but has been adapted to the Follow Focus system for smoother focusing.
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Nikon D3 vs. D700 for Indoor/ Event Photography
September 24th, 2010
Is there anything in the image processing parts of these two cameras that will adversely affect indoors/event/candid photography? Ignoring the physical difference between the bodies and pictures revolve around would be the following:
- Kids running
- Sports (e.g. cars racing)
- Candids at events
- Travel photography
- “Walk around” stuff
For shot below 3200 nothing special different, above that it really starts to show above 6400. For D3s it would be comfortable using AutoISO capped at 8000, but never venture above 5000 on the D700. D3S that is used on indoor sports and outdoor night time sports, switch to the D700 on outdoor daylight sports.
Straight out JPEGs are different, tweaking the settings to get desired color seemed easier from D700. The D700 is a great camera and, in fact, the built in flash is a nice extra…. Nikon D3 vs. D700 for Indoor/ Event Photography
Canon PowerShot S95 - Premium Compact for Everyday Snaps
August 30th, 2010
Though I just have my Canon PowerShot S95 for a few days, it is a premium compact digital camera that can fit in my pocket and most carrying case. S95 is the best digital camera I ever have at its class for everyday snaps and it would be probably with me everyday in the next few years.
S95 has rather in a classic and flat package, it looks lightly tweaked version of the S90’s basic body design (I was disappointed that Canon did not incorporate grip design, I have to acquire a customized grip separately for my S95). S95’s well-finish body and vividly bright display immediately make me realize that it is a serious camera, in fact, Canon did good job to pack rich set features and impressive image quality into such a small and powerful digital camera. S95 can not replace my DSLR system, but I definitely prefer the S95 for snaps in casual meeting and during a travel.
After few hundreds of photo shots and some movie recordings, I am not regret my choice. I am not intended to go through any technical details in this article (there are dozen of reviews with a google search on the web) but my expectations and story about customizing S95 to get most out of it … Canon PowerShot S95 full article.
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