Sony takes pro-quality imaging and creative options to new extremes with the easy-to-use NEX-7. Styled in magnesium alloy for strength and premium looks, the NEX-7 weighs a travel-friendly 291g (camera body only).
The NEX-7 features a newly-developed Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 24.3 effective megapixel resolution that’s teamed with the latest revision of Sony’s BIONZ image processing engine.
This unique combination of sensor and processor assures ultra-rapid shooting responses, plus flawless image quality with ultra-low noise when shooting still images or Full HD video. Extending from ISO 100-16000, the ultra-high sensitivity range makes it easy to capture clean, low-noise images in dimly lit interiors or at dusk.
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Sony extends the appeal of its Translucent Mirror camera range with two exciting, new A-mount models appealing to advanced amateurs and serious photo enthusiasts.
The latest refinements in Translucent Mirror Technology from Sony make the SLT-A77 (α77) and SLT-A65 (α65) the quickest, most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class. Revised ergonomics on both cameras include a comfortably contoured new grip design and tactile new button layout for ‘eyes off’ operation while viewing via the high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder™.
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Photojojo recently started selling a lens mount kit for the iPhone3 and 4. It allows you to attach your Nikon or Canon lenses to your iPhone. Looks like it could be fun but the part I don’t get is if your planning on carrying your big heavy lenses why not carry your good camera as well? Is this something you would use?
Today Olympus announced the EP-3 in the latest in the line of PEN cameras. It has quite a few improvements yet continues the line’s look and feel in a way that Panasonic does not seem willing to do. Hopefully the claims of better autofocus and a better LCD work out as great as they sound.
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Ever hoped for a list view in Lightroom? Tired of scrolling through all of your photos in grid mode? This plugin allows you a new view in Lightroom to see all your photos and metadata in list view. This won’t be for anyone but for those looking for a quick way to see your photos this may just hit the spot.
Check out the plugin at Beardsworth
Lots of thoughts on this Kind of Bloop and Jay Maisel copyright case that has been progressing on the internet lately. I agree with most of the views of The Online Photographer (link below) but the one piece that I’d like to add is this -
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I went out of my way to make sure the entire project was above board, licensing all the cover songs from > Miles Davis’s publisher and giving the total profits from the Kickstarter fundraiser to the five musicians > that participated.
I know Andy thought he was in the right and didn’t have to license the cover art, but to license everything else and ignore the copyright owner of the photograph to me shows blatant disregard for Jay’s work.
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Fuji maker of the X100 has had a hit on their hands and have been listening to the community about the small features of the X100 people have found frustrating. To address these complaints Fuji has today released the updated Firmware for the X100. It addresses a number of the complaints and is available for download today from Fuji.
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Pentax announced the Q a small interchangeable lens camera that like the micro 4/3′s and the Son NEX series does not contain a mirror. Rather the Q like most point and shoots rely on the LCD and EVF accessories for framing your shot. Unlike the M4/3 and NEX the Q has a tiny sensor that is likely to yield higher digital noise at all ISO levels. Many people have been praising it for it’s retro look but to me it looks not retro but cheap. We’ll have to wait for the test’s to come out to see how it holds up but I’m not holding my breath.
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Lytro is the new photography startup that is trying to change both how you photograph and how you edit your photographs after the fact. They are claiming that they can record multiple light fields allowing them to let you focus your shot after you’ve taken it in your post processing. They have called this a Living picture.
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Leica today presents a new version of the world’s smallest, full-frame digital system camera: the Leica M9-P. This new model will sit alongside the Leica M9 in the company’s rangefinder portfolio, providing an alternative, even more discreet and resilient design that further reinforces the quintessential nature of the M9 – and particularly meets the needs of professional photographers. The new model will be available in a classic silver chrome or subtle black paint finish.
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Sony takes pro-quality imaging and creative options to new extremes with the easy-to-use NEX-7. Styled in magnesium alloy for strength and premium looks, the NEX-7 weighs a travel-friendly 291g (camera body only).