Kamera & Bild passed along that Nikon has a couple of press conferences set for July 30 and August 4. K&B further alludes to the announcements of, not one, but two new DSLRs from Nikon.
We know that rumors of a Nikon D300s have been running rampant lately, so there’s one. What’s the other?
Some say a Nikon D4000 is in the works to replace the D60, as a non-video DSLR. Other rumors suggest a D4 or D3s (or some other refreshed version of the D3). Both rumors make a little sense.
Another possible explanation for the two dates would be a release of a plethora of point and shoot cameras, which seems to happen twice a year, at the first press conference. All the while, the second press conference is for the Nikon D300s and maybe a handful of lenses.
One thing’s for sure . . . expect plenty of leaks and more rumors between now and July 30.
Anyone else have word on what, when and where?
[K&B via NR]
Recent Canon 60D rumors, which would replace the not-so-old Canon 50D, suggest the following:
- 3″ OLED screen
- New battery and grip (the BP-511 is getting rather dated)
- GPS Built-in
- Wifi as an add-on
Similar spec rumors on the Canon 1D Mark IV:
- 3″ OLED screen
- APS-H format
- 12 frames per second (presumably, it will autofocus properly)
- GPS Built-in
- Wifi as an add-on
[via Canon Rumors – post #1 and post #2)
Bogen is putting together another free webinar this Friday, June 17, 2009 from 2 p.m to 3 p.m EDT. This one is all about wildlife photography and centered around getting great shots at your local zoo. Bogen is also giving away a $195 National Geographic Walkabout Satchel to three winners at the end of the webinar.
Here’s more on the webinar from Bogen:
Listen to our special speakers, David Fisher, webinar host, and Julie Maher, Wildlife Conservation Society Staff Photographer.
During this session David & Julie discuss:
- Best practices for shooting through fences, wires, and glass partitions
- Selecting the best gear for a day trip
- Best times to visit and developing a unique perspective
Also, learn about Julie’s recent trip to South America and a report on the ongoing Conservation photography efforts at the WCS.
Go here to register – it’s free.
Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Sony DSC-HX1.
The Cybershot DSC HX1 can handle most situations very well. Purple fringing can be an issue where light, such as from the sun, catches the edge of light coloured objects.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Sony HX1 Reviews and Resources.
Imaging Resource has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1.
We said the same of the G1, but it bears repeating: Panasonic has hit on a good combination that makes us appreciate the original mission of Four Thirds, which was to produce smaller cameras and smaller optics while achieving higher optical quality.
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Panasonic Lumix GH1 Reviews and Resources.
ExpoImaging has been distributing the HonlPhoto Speed System gear for a while now. I’m a big fan of the Honl gear and now there’s some new gear including a couple of filter kits and speed system bag that I have talked about previously. The full skinny on the latest gear is in the press release below. [click to continue…]
