The oft-rumored and poorly kept secret Nikon D5000 has finally been revealed by Nikon. The final camera is basically what was expected by the numerous rumor-mongers out there. The Nikon D5000 features 12.3 megapixels, a 2.7″ articulating LCD and, of course, HD video capture.
Check availability of the Nikon D5000 at Amazon.com.
Nikon D5000 Key Features
- 12.3 megapixels
- ISO 100-6400
- HD video capture
- 11-point autofocus
- 100,000-cycle shutter
To see more details (including the official press release) and images of the Nikon D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.
The Nikon AF-S 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens is a new, wide angle lens for Nikon crop-sensor DSLRs – hence the DX designation in the lens name. The 10-24mm lens has 35mm focal length equivalent of 15-36mm. It will be available in May 2009 for a retail price of $899.95.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
The Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom is one of the more recent additions to the popular Gorillapod line. The previous Gorillapod SLR offered the ability to mount your DSLR and small lightweight lens onto it with a maximum capacity of 1.75 pounds. The new Gorillapod SLR-Zoom allows you to drop a big lens on the camera (like the 70-200mm f/2.8 above) for a maximum capacity of 6.6 pounds. [click to continue…]
Pentax has released a firmware update for the K20D DSLR. Version 1.03 is intended to address the following issue:
Improved the accuracy of SR (Shake Reduction) function.
The firmware is available for download on Pentax’s website.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Pentax K20D Reviews and Resources.
