Canon’s Cinema EOS C300 DSLR-grade pro video camera is now available for pre-order. The cinematography camera, which was launched in November, incorporates a Super 35mm-size CMOS sensor. The aim is to merge Canon’s still image quality with equipment tailored to full-scale movie production. The camera is available with two different lens mount options. The C300 […]
A premature Wells Fargo wire release (now removed) has leaked the full details of the Nikon D4. The new full-frame flagship DSLR moves up cautiously to a 16.2-megapixel sensor but is a major leap in image quality over both the D3 and D3s. It doubles the maximum sensitivity to ISO 204,800 and shoots as low […]
Samsung has brought out its next-generation of DualView cameras in the DV300F.The 16-megapixel camera has a new version of the signature 1.5-inch front display that’s more flush with the body, reducing its effect when left off. Wi-Fi is new to the DualView series and can share photos and videos with Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, and YouTube […]
The Nikon 1 mirrorless compact camera range will get its anticipated F-mount adapter next week in Japan. The F-mount adapter will allow users of DSLR cameras who have collected standard lenses over the years use them in conjunction with the new CX-format camera. The FT1 adapter will go on sale on December 22 for the […]
Sony has issued a statement that it will begin shipping the NEX-7 in limited numbers this month. Flooding in Thailand had forced the company to shut down production lines and delay the launch of its new flagship mirror less camera. Sony’s announcement that it will ship the device to customers who pre-ordered it before the […]
Leica continued its recent tradition of upscaling Panasonic compact cameras on Thursday by unveiling the V-Lux 3. A close cousin of the Lumix FZ150, the superzoom centers on a 25-600mm (24X) equivalent, f2.8-5.2 lens. It makes a rare step down in resolution, from 14 to 12.1 megapixels, but the CMOS sensor both helps in low […]
Fujifilm has announced a new long-zoom compact intended to serve experienced photographer who doesn’t need interchangeable lenses. The X-S1 carries the same 2/3-inch, 12-megapixel CMOS-based EXR sensor as the X10 semi-pro camera to shoot better in low light and combine pixels to reduce noise or boost dynamic range at a lower resolution. Its 26X, 24-624mm […]
Panasonic gave a minor surprise with its Lumix updates by unveiling its first 3D camera. It revolves around two 12.1-megapixel cameras, each with 25-100mm lenses, that together produce a stereoscopic 3D effect. Full 3D shooting is limited to eight megapixels and doesn’t include videos. As with its rival, though, the lenses can also be used […]
Panasonic has launched a new compact Lumix Micro Four Thirds camera. The GX1 is the first in the small-body series to get an upgraded 16-megapixel CMOS sensor and has better low-light performance along with an ISO 12,800 sensitivity ceiling. Customization is also once again more important: it now has C1 and C2 modes that support […]
Canon during its Hollywood event unveiled the Cinema EOS C300, its first DSLR-grade pro video camera. The shooter uses a 35mm-equivalent full-frame sensor and focuses on image quality first. Canon claims to have better overall color reproduction, primarily for skin tones. Its body and lens are both focused around video. A large eyepiece and full […]