Category: Equipment

Survey: Cheap Cameras Break More than Expensive Ones, and Panasonic Breaks Least | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Study: Cheap Cameras Break More than Expensive Ones, and Panasonic Breaks Least

Did you know that more expensive gadget break less often? If you answered “Duh, of course,” then congratulations: You have a brain and can likely think and keep you mouth open at the same time. Nevertheless, a new study showing the reliability figures in

via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/survey-cheap-cameras-break-more-than-expensive-ones-and-panasonic-breaks-least/

Did you know that more expensive gadget break less often? If you answered “Duh, of course,” then congratulations: You have a brain and can likely think and keep you mouth open at the same time. Nevertheless, a new study showing the reliability figures in the digital camera market has some interesting (and non-obvious) results.

March 31, 2010
Nikon rebates updated and extended till May 1st | Nikon Rumors

Nikon rebates updated and extended till May 1st – Nikon Rumors

Update: The new Nikon rebates are restricted to either the D300s or D700. Same with the SB-900 – in order to get the $100 rebate on the flash you must buy either a D300s or D700. I will have the full details next week (Adorama and B&H are close for a week

via Nikon Rumors: http://nikonrumors.com/2010/03/29/nikon-rebates-updated-and-extended-till-may-1st-2.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NikonRumors+%28NikonRumors.com%29

March 29, 2010
Rob Galbraith DPI: Extending the range of the PocketWizard FlexTT5 and 580EX II

Link: Rob Galbraith DPI: Extending the range of the PocketWizard FlexTT5 and 580EX II

March 26, 2010
The Visual Science Lab/Kirk Tuck: A quick report on the Olympus EPL

A quick report on the Olympus EPL

Austin, Texas Portrait Photographer’s Blog about Photography, Art and Writing by Kirk Tuck.

Link: http://visualsciencelab.blogspot.com/2010/03/quick-report-on-olympus-epl.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheVisualScienceLab+%28The+Visual+Science+Lab%29

There is something absolutely exhilarating about shooting wonderful images with a camera that cost 1/10th the amount I paid for a Nikon D2x in 2005.

March 26, 2010
EF 50 f/1.4 II USM [CR2] « Canon Rumors

EF 50 f/1.4 II USM [CR2]

A much needed upgrade is coming A good source piped up today and said a new EF 50mm f/1.4 USM exists and is being tested. Release date is unknown. Upgrades:

via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/03/ef-50-f1-4-ii-usm-cr2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canonrumors%2Frss+%28Canon+Rumors%29

March 24, 2010
Canon Rumors » 5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.4 Available

5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.4 Available

In the Version 2.0.4 firmware, the following phenomena that occurred with the Version 2.0.3 firmware (which was to enhance the movie functions) have been correc

via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/03/5d-mark-ii-firmware-2-0-4-available/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canonrumors%2Frss+%28Canon+Rumors%29

March 19, 2010
Canon 5D MkII Update Breaks Audio Recording | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Canon has issued a warning that some users are “experiencing issues” and that it is “are working on a new firmware update to address these phenomena”. What phenomena? No audio.

Link: Canon 5D MkII Update Breaks Audio Recording | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

March 18, 2010
Canon Rumors » 5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.3 Broken

5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.3 Broken

Important Update Information for Firmware Update Version 2.0.3 Thank you for using Canon products. We have learned that some users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark

via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/03/5d-mark-ii-firmware-2-0-3-broken/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canonrumors%2Frss+%28Canon+Rumors%29

March 17, 2010
1Ds4, 5D3 & Lenses | Canon Rumors

1Ds4, 5D3 & Lenses

1Ds Mark IV Points (Direct Quotes) (CR1) 1. The announcement of 1Ds4 is coming in the very near future. 2. We are expected to see some breakthrough on 1Ds

via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/03/1ds4-5d3-lenses/

March 17, 2010
5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.3 Available. | Canon Rumors

5D Mark II Firmware 2.0.3 Available.

Firmware Version 2.0.3 incorporates five enhancements to the movie function and a fix to the manual sensor cleaning function of the EOS 5D Mark II camera. Ad

via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2010/03/5d-mark-ii-firmware-2-0-3-available/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canonrumors%2Frss+%28Canon+Rumors%29

March 15, 2010
Gigapan Robotic Camera Rig Goes Pro | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Gigapan Robotic Camera Rig Goes Pro

Gigapan’s robotic camera mounts are a favorite among hobbyists who want to create large panoramic pictures. Now the company is going after professionals whose powerful cameras need a sturdier rig. Gigapan has released the Epic Pro, a mount that can handle

via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/gigapan-robotic-camera-rig-goes-pro/

Gigapan has released the Epic Pro, a mount that can handle DSLR camera and lens combination of up to 10 lbs.

March 15, 2010
The Top Two Things You Can't Do On the Internet

If You Can’t Live In The Place You Love, Love The Place You Live* – Luminous Landscape

* hat tip to Stephen Stills “Alexander, Caesar, Napoleon, you all had great moments, but you never tasted the supreme triumph; you were never a farm boy riding in from the fields on a bulging rack of new-mown hay.” – Grant Wood In the course of my working

via Luminous Landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/cant.shtml

1. You can’t drink beer on the internet

2. You can’t determine the absolute quality of a digital camera

March 14, 2010
10 Random Thoughts « Vincent Laforet

My flight back to the States was cancelled today so I’ve got a rare bit of time to slow down and think of things. There’s been a lot that I’ve wanted to post on in the past few weeks and I simply haven’t had time – so here goes

Link: 10 Random Thoughts « Vincent Laforet’s Blog

March 13, 2010
Cloak Bag: Shoot With the Camera Still Inside | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Cloak Bag: Shoot With the Camera Still Inside

The Cloak Bag is a camera bag that lets you take pictures whilst your camera is still inside. It also doesn’t look anything like a normal camera bag, making it doubly secure if you’re a vulnerable traveler on vacation. Like all the best niche products, th

via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/cloak-bag-shoot-with-the-camera-still-inside/

The Cloak Bag is a camera bag that lets you take pictures whilst your camera is still inside. It also doesn’t look anything like a normal camera bag, making it doubly secure if you’re a vulnerable traveler on vacation.

March 12, 2010
Pentax 645D: 40 Megapixels, $10,000 | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Pentax 645D: 40 Megapixels, $10,000

Pentax has gone large with the new 645D medium-format DSLR. The 40MP monster has a 33x44mm sensor to fit all those pixels comfortably, and round the back has the DSLR standard-sized screen, a three-inch, 921,000 dot LCD. For a camera of this type the 645D

via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/pentax-645d-40-megapixels-10000/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GearFactor+%28Blog+-+Gadget+Lab+%28Gear+Factor%29%29

Pentax has gone large with the new 645D medium-format DSLR. The 40MP monster has a 33×44mm sensor to fit all those pixels comfortably

March 10, 2010
Panasonic G2 Adds Touch-To-Shoot Screen, 1080p Video | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Panasonic G2 Adds Touch-To-Shoot Screen, 1080p Video

Panasonic continues to tear a hole through the high-end camera market with an update to its original Micro Four Thirds camera, the G1. In fact, there are two new bodies and one new lens. Both the G2 and G10 share the same body and 12.1 MP sensor with the

via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/panasonic-g2-adds-touch-to-shoot-screen-1080p-video/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GearFactor+%28Blog+-+Gadget+Lab+%28Gear+Factor%29%29

Panasonic continues to tear a hole through the high-end camera market with an update to its original Micro Four Thirds camera

March 8, 2010
Hasselblad H3D 50 II Multishot Versus Phase One P65+ / 645AF

I do not want to spend my life testing equipment. I want to make images. My only reason for testing is that I want to know what the best tools are to help me make the best images considering my subject matter and working habits. It is in this vein that I decided to do a comparison between the Hasselblad Multishot system and the PhaseOne system. I am not interested in the Nth degree of scientific and mathematical accuracy. I am interested in practical differences that can have an impact in my photography.

Link: Hasselblad H3D 50 II Multishot Versus Phase One P65+ / 645AF

March 5, 2010
"Nikon prepares for PowerShot G11 battle" (Nikon Coolpix P7000?) | Nikon Rumors

“Nikon prepares for PowerShot G11 battle” (Nikon Coolpix P7000?) – Nikon Rumors

The phrase “Nikon prepares for PowerShot G11 battle” comes from the latest issue of AmateurPhotographer that is out today. In the last few hours I was trying to find somebody that could tell me more about this article. Sorry about the delay. Nikon’s UK Se

via Nikon Rumors: http://nikonrumors.com/2010/03/02/nikon-prepares-for-powershot-g11-battle-nikon-coolpix-p7000.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NikonRumors+%28NikonRumors.com%29

March 3, 2010
Mamiya Introdces New DM40 Large-Sensor DSLR

Mamiya today announced the addition of the new Mamiya DM40 to its lineup of professional large-sensor DSLRs. Featuring a resolution of 40 megapixels with a peak capture rate of .8 seconds per frame and a sustained capture rate of 60 frames per minute, the Mamiya DM40 is the industry’s fastest large-sensor DSLR.

Link : Mamiya/

March 2, 2010
PMA 2010: Shooting with the Hasselblad H4D-40 (Sample Images)

Hasselblad was showing off its brand new 40-megapixel H4D-40 medium-format digital camera at an off-site event during PMA 2010 this week and gave PDN Gear Guide some hands-on time with the camera.

Link: PMA 2010: Shooting with the Hasselblad H4D-40 (Sample Images)

February 27, 2010