September 2011

Nikon 70-200mm f4 VR II

A lens missing from Nikon’s lineup recently appeared in a published patent application at the USPTO.  Canon’s 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/4L IS lenses have been popular lenses over the past few years.  The original f/4L was so popular that Canon decided to make an IS version and keep both lenses in the lineup.

Now, it looks like Nikon will be jumping on this popular lens size… [click to continue…]

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Sony NEX-5n

The more I use the new Sony NEX-5n, the more I like it (notwithstanding the clicking problem).  One thing that really makes the NEX-5n stand out among competitors is the ability to capture HD video at 1080/60p (i.e., 59.94 progressive frames per second).  This makes for smooth motion, but also gives you the option to conform to footage to a slower frame rate and get some cool slow motion in your 24p projects.

With the recent update to Final Cut Pro X, I was hoping that Apple would add support for additional codecs, like the relatively new (yet, increasingly popular) AVCHD 2.0; however, it did not.  As a result, working with video from cameras shooting 60p AVCHD 2.0 footage (like the Sony NEX-5n) brings a bit of a problem when importing the files from your camera.

I’ve already covered how to import AVCHD files into Final Cut Pro X; however, working with AVCHD 2.0 files at 60p requires another step to get the footage into FCP X.  Still yet, it’s not so bad. [click to continue…]

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Canon 5D Mark II

The Canon 5D Mark II will reportedly be available with a $100 instant rebate starting on Sunday, September 25.  Check for details on B&H here on Sunday. [click to continue…]

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Nikon V1

Now that Nikon’s new mirrorless format is here with the official announcement of the Nikon V1 and J1, there’s been a lot of head scratching and hoorah over the new cameras.  After the dust settles though, will the format be a success for Nikon? [click to continue…]

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Canon’s big tease has sparked a lot of commentary and speculation about what’s coming on its November 3rd announcement.  While there are sure to be plenty of rumors, and maybe some leaks as we lead up to the big date, a GTC forum member apparently claimed to see the camera and its specs.

The rumored specs include two mount options – Canon EF mount and a PL mount.  Additionally, the leakster claims that the camera sports a Super35 4K sensor.

The full rumor rundown is below.

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Think Tank Photo Modular Set

Think Tank Photo’s 20% off its modular system is still going on. Complete list of gear here.

They’ve also added several more items to choose “free” if you spend more than $50 when visiting from one of Photography Bay’s links.  In addition to the Pixel Pocket Rocket, Cable Management 10, and Security tag, you now can also select a LARGE Lens Drop In, RU Thirsty, Whip it Out, Skin 50, Skin 75 Pop Down, Skin Double Wide, Skin Strobe, or a Skin Chimp Cage.  These are available to choose at checkout.

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