43Rumors.com has uncovered an Olympus patent application that showcases a modular camera with separate components for lenses, bodies and sensor units. [click to continue…]
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December 2010
Sony has announced a broader range of SD cards with capacities up to 32GB and top transfer speeds of 20MB/s.
“There’s now a choice of three SDHC card ranges by Sony. The perfect partner for your Cyber-shot™, Handycam®, α NEX or DSLR camera, they’re also a great match for SD/SDHC-compatible cameras, camcorders and devices from all manufacturers. The affordable ESSENTIAL Series and value-added EXPERIENCE Series are joined by the flagship EXPERT Series for photo users who demand class-leading capacity and transfer speeds.” -Sony Press Release
Sony also continues the trend of hiring out Canon shooters for its official product shots, with the top photo captured by the Canon 1Ds Mark III.
I realize that Sony is hiring a photographer, but it’s also trying to be a serious player amongst serious photographers. I never see Canon and Nikon using product shots captured by the other companies’ DSLRs. Occasionally, a Phase One MF camera will be used by Canon, Nikon or Sony for product shots, which is understandable for high-res product shots since the cap is at 21-25MP for DSLRs right now. However, Canon’s product shots are otherwise captured with a 1Ds Mark III or a 5D Mark II, while Nikon product shots are generally captured with the D3x.
Sony’s got two 25MP DSLRs on the market. And, I know I’ve ranted about this before, but isn’t it time for Sony to eat its own dog food?
[Sony]
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There’s a new beta version of the Magic Lantern firmware that ups the 5D Mark II‘s bit rate up to a maximum of 76Mbps, although 66Mbps is the best sustainable bit rate in 24p mode. In order to keep the buffer clear at such a high bit rate, you’ll definitely need a fast CF card.
[Magic Lantern Wikia via Stephen Alvarez]
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Amazon is currently running a deal on the Nikon D3100 that gives to you the body, 18-55mm VR kit lens, Nikon camera bag and a Nikon school DVD for $634.
The D3100 is a real gem at this price. The photos are rock solid from this camera, and the video is acceptable for casual use.
See the complete details of the offer here.
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It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [click to continue…]
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Apple has updated Aperture 3 to version 3.1.1, which “addresses overall stability and performance issues.” Complete details on the update can be found in Apple’s release notes. The update is available for download on Apple’s website.
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