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2011 Camera of the Year

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Fuji X100

This is the first year that I have passed out honors for a Camera of the Year, and I sure picked a year full of solid cameras to do this one.  There have been some truly great cameras released this year that meet all sorts of photographers’ needs, including the Canon Rebel T3i, Canon 1D X, Nikon D5100, Sony NEX-5N, NEX-7 and NEX-C3, Sony A77 and A65, Olympus E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3, among plenty of others.

However, only one camera gets the honor, and that camera is the Fuji X100.  Read on for the why. [Read more…]

 

Canon “Super G Series” as an Answer to Mirrorless Competition?

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Canon G12

There have been plenty of rumors lately about Canon’s response to the mirrorless camera systems that every other major manufacturer is cranking out like gangbusters.  The most consistent rumor of late seems to be that Canon is working on a sort of “Super G Series” camera(s).

I like it. Here’s why. [Read more…]

Nikon D5100 ‘Star Wars’ Theme Firmware Available

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Nikon D5100 Star Wars Firmware

An unofficial Star Wars-themed firmware for the Nikon D5100 is now available. While the firmware gives certain menu settings new names, it serves no functional purpose.

Nikon D5100 DSLR loading custom firmware "ratSraW" - view original size for animated GIF

However, it does serve as a bit of encouragement for future enhancements via unofficial firmware upgrades.

Below is an interpretation of the StarWars beta firmware changes: [Read more…]

Photography from Space: Inside the ISS

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Remember the above cool time lapse video from the International Space Station.  NASA has now given us a behind the scenes look from the ISS.

Astronaut Mike Fossum talks us through his thoughts on photography from space and how the Nikon D3 (NASA is a big fan of Nikon) allows them to take incredible images at night.  Check it out in the video below. [Read more…]

Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW Review

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Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW

The Lowepro DSLR Video Pack 250 AW is an offshoot of the original Fastpack bags introduced back in 2007.  The overall design of the bag works the same; however, there are some tweaks and updates to cater to video shooters and just improve the bag as a whole.

Whether you are shooting photos or video, the DSLR Video Fastpack 250 AW is a great backpack for toting a variety of gear. [Read more…]

Firmware Friday: Leica D-Lux 5, S2, Nikon V1, J1, Ricoh GR Digital IV, Sigma SD1, Sony NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10

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Camera Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates.  Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]