Canon applied for a patent application on a 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens in March 2011. Presumably, this is an update to the consumer grade line of 75-300mm non-IS lenses. There’s no mention of image stabilization in the patent; however, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it couldn’t be an IS lens.
These are the current consumer zoom models in this range:
The other line of thought is that a new 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens with image stabilization could replace the existing mid-grade lens as a cheaper/lower model. [click to continue…]
I started to title this post “Don’t Put Copyrighted Music in Your Videos” but that doesn’t really fit. If someone else created/performed it, then chances are that there’s a valid copyright to it and you need to either: (1) pony up for a license fee, or (2) think twice about using it in your videos. [click to continue…]
Nikon Capture NX 2 and ViewNX 2 have received updates that are now available for download. Capture NX 2.3.0 adds 64-bit support, additional Nikon 1 series support and a number of other features and bug fixes.
Additional details are available on Nikon’s website: Capture NX 2.3.0 and ViewNX 2.2.5
B&H is offering free overnight shipping on several cameras and accessories today, which will ensure delivery in time for Christmas. Check out all the links below for the special shipping deals.
