EMail Translation This issue pertains to burst mode. It is said that a part of an image, shot prior to the one after may appear as an afterimage (like it ha
via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/10/eos-7d-trouble-official-word-from-canon-japan/
Lensbaby has announced the addition of Fisheye and Soft Focus lenses to its Optic Swap system, offering focal lengths of 12mm and 50mm respectively. Both are compatible with Lensbaby’s Composer and Muse body units, and Soft Focus can also be used with t
via DPReview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09102201lensbabynewoptics.asp
Adobe’s release of Lightroom 3 as a public beta is not the first time that the company has used this technique, nor is it likely to be the last. It has turned out to be a very canny marketing strategy as well as a means of getting wide-ranging user input into a new product’s features and robustness.
Link: Update, Notes, and answers to technical questions: « Vincent Laforet’s Blog:
I haven’t done scientific testing. But basically I’d wager that you can expect a 2 stop improvement in terms of low light performance/image quality with the 1D MKIV relative to the 5D MKII.
Link: Canon Eos1DmkIV video – The skinny « DSLR News Shooter:
I’ve been finding out as much as I can about the video mode on the Canon Eos1DmkIV. Here’s the latest info I’ve received from Canon Europe.
Canon has announced two new Wireless File Transmitters for the new EOS-1D Mark IV and EOS 5D Mark II digital SLRs. The WFT-E2 II (for the EOS-1D Mark IV) and WFT-E4 II (for the 5D Mark II) allow photographers to transfer image files securely to a computer
via DPReview: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09102000canonwft-e2.asp
Having arrived at the Chimi Lakhang monastery in Bumthang, I was glad to find two young novices lighting candle lamps, and asked them to pose in a certain way to take advantage of the light coming through the rather grimy window. It took quite a while to have them just right where I wanted, but as I was giving hand signals for minor adjustments in the novices’ stance, a bunch of European tourists had entered the room. Without a glance at my direction, or asking for permission, or even a smile of acknowledgment, out came a motley collection of cameras, ranging from DSLRs to compacts, and a paparazzi frenzy ensued with hundreds of flashes bathing the room in an ethereal light.
Canon introduced a new flagship digital SLR for sports photography this morning, the 10 frames per second, 16MP EOS 1D Mark IV. The 1D Mark IV will sell for $4,999 body only and ship to U.S. dealers in late December.
Nocturne from Vincent Laforet on Vimeo.
Link: Lights Out, Camera, Action « Vincent Laforet’s Blog:
Just a little over two weeks ago my jaw dropped even harder when I took a prototype of the Canon 1D MKIV outdoors to test it at night. I was on the road, it was late and I had just rushed back to my hotel to get to the unit. I was expecting a 1D body, with 24p, a 1.3 crop factor sensor, 10 fps for stills, a new AF system – 60 fps at 720p – and of course 1080p video.
Nothing prepared me for what happened next.
I set the ASA to high – and I pointed it towards an area lit by a single flood light. The image was overexposed by 4-5 stops. I then started to play with the settings, pointing my light into an area in complete shadow (my eye saw nothing but black) but on the rear of the LCD I saw sharp, green leaves as crystal clear as if it were shot in daylight.
INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MULTIMEDIA IMAGING SOLUTION: THE NEW CANON EOS-1D MARK IV DIGITAL SLR CAMERA The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Po
via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/10/1d-mark-iv-press-release/
The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates
Link: New Toys for HD-DSLR « Vincent Laforet’s Blog:
It’s been awhile since I’ve updated my gear list on this blog to reflect some of the new toys that I’ve put into the mix of my HD-DSLR kit.
Firmware Version 1.0.9 incorporates the following fixes. Improves AF accuracy during Live View shooting. Corrects a phenomenon where in rare instances, mo
via Canon Rumors: http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/10/eos-7d-firmware-1-0-9-available/
The photography in “Congo/Women” — together with essays and video interviews online — explores the systemic violence against women, and the political and economic factors that sustain it. The images are provocative and disturbing: a malnourished child being measured in a clinic; the severed arm of a mother of three, lost while defending her children; a 70-year-old victim of gang rape awaiting counseling; child soldiers leaning against a fence, machine guns in tow.
An invitation has shown up online that hints at a new professional Canon DSLR, the 1D Mark 4. The 1D Mark III that it would replace is Canon’s oddball pro-level 1.3x crop-frame sensor DSLR (Canon has two different crop-frames in addition to its full-frame
via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/canon-1d-mark-iv-arriving-tomorrow/
The photography in “Congo/Women” — together with essays and video interviews online — explores the systemic violence against women, and the political and economic factors that sustain it. The images are provocative and disturbing: a malnourished child being measured in a clinic; the severed arm of a mother of three, lost while defending her children; a 70-year-old victim of gang rape awaiting counseling; child soldiers leaning against a fence, machine guns in tow.
The first two videos are a “must see”: More videos of the D3s (not from the D3s) after the break: More videos available here. Related posts: Nikon Df camera hands-on and preview videos “I am different”: new series of videos on Nikon photographers by The T
via Nikon Rumors: http://nikonrumors.com/2009/10/14/nikon-d3s-videos.aspx
“These are sick, sick individuals,” Ridell added. “God bless them for saving our industry.”
Link: Rob Galbraith DPI: Nikon releases photos taken with the D3S:
Full-resolution photos taken with the D3S by photographers Bill Frakes, Vincent Munier and Shigeo Gomi have been posted for download
Nikon’s new flagship D3S has squeezed both HD video into its full-frame shooting body, but the real news is that the camera can literally see in the dark — the brand new sensor has a standard top ISO setting of 12,800 and can be jacked up to an unbelievab
via WIRED: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/night-vision-nikon-d3s-shoots-at-iso-102400-adds-video/
we see some other welcome additions. The D3S gets a self-cleaning sensor (at last), a dedicated live-view button (its place on the top-left knob has been taken by a new quiet-shutter mode), and slightly bigger release lever for the battery compartment. A faster 9fps burst rate (11 fps in DX-mode) will now fill up the double-sized buffer in 48 frames, and there are some tweaks to the in-camera D-lighting (although if you are shooting RAW you can ignore this).
Link: Rob Galbraith DPI: Nikon announces D3S with 102,400 top ISO:
Late next month Nikon will ship the D3S, an update of its venerable D3 digital SLR that features improved high-ISO image quality (and an eye-popping top ISO of 102,400), a 720p D-Movie mode with external stereo mic jack, approximately double the burst depth of the D3, a useful 1.2x crop mode and various other refinements.
UPDATE: Nikon Germany and Nikon Sweden websites are/were down today. The “Presse” link has some serious errors on nikon.de & nikon.se. Same on nikon-europe.com. Problems with the new press release(s)? Nikon D3s should be a sure thing. This is a collection
via Nikon Rumors: http://nikonrumors.com/2009/10/10/what-to-expect-from-nikon-next-week.aspx
Nikon D3s should be a sure thing. This is a collection of the rumored Nikon D3s specs
Link: PDN: Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Review:
Let me cut right to the chase. If you’re in the market for a 17-inch inkjet professional photo printer and don’t need a roll feed option, the one you want is the new Epson Stylus Pro 3880. This pigment-based printer, which I’ve had the pleasure of testing for the last several weeks before writing this review, is that good.
Link: Hasselblad Announces H4D Digital Medium Format System with new True Focus AF (Updated):
Inspired by technology used in Nintendo’s Wii gaming console, Hasselblad developed True Focus. The demonstration of True Focus seemed to suggest Hasselblad has tried to translate the accuracy with which gamers can target what they want to shoot or hit using a Wii to autofocus selection in the H4D’s new AF system.