Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon has updated software for the WT-4 wireless transmitter. The new update provides support for the new D7000, Mac OS X 10.6.4 and Windows 64-bit OS, along with bug fixes. You can download the updated software from Nikon’s website via the links below.
Tether Tools has launched a new line of JerkStopper cable retention devices to help you prevent cables from popping out of ports while shooting tethered. The JerkStoppers work with any USB, FireWire or HDMI cables, along with a number of other types of cables.
Tether Tools JerkStoppers and other Tether Tools products are available at Adorama.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon has announced that it will be delaying the shipment of the recently unveiled 8-15mm, 300mm and 400mm lenses, which were scheduled for release in Dec. 2010 and Jan. 2011) until March 2011.
The new 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens, however, is scheduled for release on November 19.
New rebates for the Canon 60D just launched.
For a limited time, you can get up to a $200 instant rebate on the Canon 60D. Basically, the 60D body or 60D with kit lens gives you a $100 rebate. If you also buy a Canon 55-250mm or 70-300mm lens with your 60D, you save $200 instantly.
Full list of deals at B&H Photo here.
For those of you interested in the HDSLR scene, there’s a new post over at Tech Tilt covering HDSLR audio setups, along with a discussion of the below video that compares multiple mics and audio sources.
Audio sources covered in the video are listed below.
Canon 7D On-Camera Audio
Rode NTG-3 + PreSonus FireStudio
Audio Technica AT8015 + PreSonus FireStudio
Get the full coverage over at Tech Tilt: HDSLR Audio: Shotgun Mic Shootout