Olympus today announced the availability of the limited-edition E-P2 kits. The Olympus E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition consists of a black E-P2 body, a matching black Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens and a VF-2 add-on electronic viewfinder, while the Olympus E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition comprises a black FL-14 external flash alongside the black E-P2 body and black Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens. Both camera kits feature retro styled lens caps imprinted with the original Olympus PEN F logo in silver. The Olympus E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition and the Olympus E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition will be launched in October 2010 for €1079 ($1,380) and €1049 ($1,342), respectively. The retro lens cap can also be purchased separately for €49.90 ($63). [PhotographyBLOG]
Popularity: 1% [?]
The Nikon D3100 is the first Nikon DSLR to feature 1080p video capture at 24 frames per second in H.264 compression. As a successor to the Nikon D3000, the new camera features Nikon’s new EXPEED 2 image processor, Nikon’s 14.2-megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor, Active D-Lighting, sensor cleaning and airflow control system, a 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution fixed TFT LCD display, a continuous up to 3 frames per second, Live view mode, full time AutoFocus in movie mode, a 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System, a 3D Tracking Multi-CAM 1000 AutoFocus sensor module with 11 AF points and an ISO sensitivity 100 to 3200 (6400 and 12800 with boost). This camera also supports JPEG, NEF (Nikon’s RAW, 12-bit compressed) file formats. Like Nikon’s other entry-level DSLRs, the D3100 has no in-body AutoFocus motor, and fully automatic AutoFocus requires a lens with an integrated AutoFocus-motor (Nikon AF-S lenses). Read more…
Popularity: 4% [?]
Incoming search terms for the article:
Here is good news for all Pentax K-7 DSLR owners, because the latest firmware update version 1.10 for this digital camera is now available for download. The new firmware update adds a movie editing function, allowing you to divide a movie into multiple segments and erase unwanted segments from the movie, improves AutoFocus speed, enables Live View AF via a half-press of the shutter release, adds an electronic level indicator to the monitor display and a Reversal Film mode to the Custom Image options, and enables the camera to display both the electronic level indicator and the exposure indicator at the same time in M and X modes. You can download the Pentax K-7 firmware version 1.10 here. [Pentax]
Popularity: 4% [?]
Incoming search terms for the article:
The Pentax 645D has been developed to provide super-high-resolution images produced by large image sensors to serious landscape and outdoor photographers. This high-end camera combines exceptional image quality with excellent maneuverability and outstanding reliability to simplify professional-level outdoor shooting. The Pentax 645D uses a large, high-performance image sensor (measuring 44mm by 33mm) and PENTAX-original image-processing technology to produce extra-sharp, super-high-resolution images with approximately 40 effective megapixels. Additionally, this large format camera features a magnesium-steel-alloy frame, reinforced glass LCD panel protectors and a reliable dustproof, weather-resistant construction. If you are interested, you can purchase the Pentax 645D (Body only) at GeekStuff4U for 845,000 Yen or around $9,650. [GeekStuff4U]
Popularity: 6% [?]
Incoming search terms for the article:
Canon has decided to release a new firmware update for the Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera. The firmware version 1.2.2 incorporates the following fixes.
1. Fixes a phenomenon in which the set aperture moves when shooting movies in manual exposure mode using some Canon lenses (such as macro lenses).
2. Fixes the AF point-selection behaviour of the C.Fn III-7 (Manual AF pt. selec. pattern) custom function when set to [1].
3. Fixes the AF point display for the viewfinder electronic level when shooting in the vertical position.
4. Corrects misspellings in the Spanish and Thai menus for applicable products.
You can download the firmware software here. [Canon]
Popularity: 9% [?]
Incoming search terms for the article:
