May 2011

Hacker - Wanna-be

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.

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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. [click to continue…]

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Panasonic LUMIX FH7

by on May 12, 2011

in Panasonic

The Panasonic FH7 is a new compact point and shoot camera with a 16.1MP sensor and a Leica 4x optical zoom lens.  The FH7 sports a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and can capture 720p video at 24fps.

As typical with Panasonic compact camera announcements, there is no word on price or availability dates.  However, availability within the next couple of months would be expected.  You can check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Fuji X100 In-Stock Alert

by on May 12, 2011

in Fuji

B&H Photo has the Fuji X100 in-stock right now.  The availability on this camera has been a tough cookie over the last several weeks.  It only lasted a few hours the last time I saw this camera in stock – expect the same this time.

So, if you want one here is the link to the product page at B&H.

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Panasonic LUMIX G3

by on May 12, 2011

in Panasonic

The Panasonic LUMIX G3 is a new 16MP Micro Four Thirds camera that can capture 1920 x 1080 HD video in AVCHD.

The G3 offers a sensitivity range of ISO 160-6400 and a capture rate of 4 frames per second.  The G3 has a 3″ articulating touchscreen LCD monitor, as well as an electronic viewfinder.

The Panasonic LUMIX G3 should be available in June at an initial retail price of $699.99 with a 14-42mm kit lens and $599.99 for the body only.  Check availability on Amazon.com and B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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The Sony NEX 30mm f/3.5 lens has shown up a little early in product photos on a Sony talk forum. [click to continue…]

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