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- Nikon & RED + three additional new image recipes officially released
Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - In addition to the nine new RED image recipes I reported yesterday, Nikon released three additional recipes: Update: sample R3D NE & R3D video files are available here: The new receipt can be downloaded for free from the Nikon Imaging Cloud website. Here are the details: Nikon &... - Let’s Talk EOS R3 Mark II
Canonrumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - The original Canon EOS R3 was a “stop-gap” for lack of a better term until Canon could develop what they considered a true 1 series flagship. The EOS R3 certainly resembled Canon's gripped DSLRs like the EOS-1D Mark III, that was and is extremely popular among professionals in various disciplines.... - PetaPixel: 8 Micro Four Thirds Myths, Exposed by Four Full-Frame Converts
43Rumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - Petapixel listed the 8 MFT myths: The Resolution Myth – High-MP full-frame bodies like the Sony A7R IV don’t always outperform Micro Four Thirds. Advanced features such as focus bracketing and stacking often produce more usable detail for macro photographers. The Lens Quality Myth – The OM System M.Zuiko 90mm... - New Sony A1 firmware update and new ZV-E10II 120fps support
SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - Good new for Sony A1 owners as they just got a massive firmware update! Benefits and Improvements Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing Adds the Spot: XL and Spot: XS options to the Spot section of the Focus Area menu Adds the Custom... - Sony A7V impresses — Bill Claff reports a 1-stop dynamic-range boost compared to the A7IV and even rivals medium format cameras! SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - Sony A7V preorders: In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys. In EU at Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR. In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia. The hype is real! Bill Claff of PhotonsToPhotos has measured the dynamic range of the new Sony A7V,...
- Lexar 128GB UHS-II SDXC 2 Pack $150 (Reg $225) Canonrumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - For today only, B&H Photo has on sale the Lexar 128GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card 2 pack for only $149.99. You have to add the memory cards to the shopping cart to get the coupon automatically. I'm a firm believer in rotating your cards and retiring them after...
- Nikon & RED Image Recipes are coming tomorrow – here are the details Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 10 December) - As I already reported, the new Nikon & RED Image Recipes are coming tomorrow – here are the details on what to expect: Nikon will release nine free RED-inspired “Image Recipes” (essentially baked-in Picture Controls/LUTs) developed in collaboration with RED. They will be available via the Nikon Imaging Cloud...
- Firmware update for the Tamron 150-500mm adds 120fps support with the usual AF-C limit SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - If you own or plan to own the now discounted Tamron 150-500mm FE lens you got a new firmware to download: Improved AF performance during zooming With α9 III, when its focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, it will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120...
- New Fujifilm Compact Camera Rumored Canonrumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - A new rumor has circulated that Fujifilm is looking at more small sensor compact cameras for next year. The rumor states that Fujifilm is considering another compact with a 1″ sensor size. Fujifilm has done small sensor compacts before, and last year did the Fujifilm X half, which also featured...
- Here is the official Nikon holiday gift guide of recommended accessories Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - Slow news day. Nikon Europe publishes a holiday gift guide – I will skip the Nikon cameras and will list only the recommended accessories: Profoto portable reflectors Nikon ME-D10 shotgun SmallRig Camera cages SmallRig top handle Gitzo or Manfrotto tripods DJI or Zhiyun gimbals Nikon filters Lacie, WD,...
- What people is missing on the Sony A7V: “you haven’t understood anything!” SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - Translated title of the video: “you haven’t understood anything” Following the Sony A7V launch, two camps quickly emerged: one claiming Sony played it too conservatively, and the other praising it as an unexpectedly powerful workhorse. As you know, I live in Italy and closely follow the Italian YouTubers from Crope....
- George Holden: You Don’t Need a Full Frame Camera for Street Photography 43Rumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - George Holden explains why Micro Four Thirds cameras are uniquely powerful tools for street photography: they are small, discreet, inexpensive, and offer a natural advantage for layered compositions thanks to their deeper depth of field and 4:3 aspect ratio. He argues that full-frame is unnecessary for most street work, and...
- Brightin Star will announce a new 24mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens on December 12 SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - Brightin Star will announce a new 24mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens on December 12 The post Brightin Star will announce a new 24mm f/1.8 FE autofocus lens on December 12 first appeared on sonyalpharumors....
- Benro MeFOTO BackPacker Pro Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod $120 (Reg $250) Canonrumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - I'm a big fan of Benro's MeFOTO travel tripods, and this one is no exception. For today only, B&H Photo Video has on sale the Benro MeFOTO BackPacker Pro 6-in-1 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with Photo Ball Head for only $119.95, an incredible savings of $130. This makes a perfect...
- EOS-M is Dead. So where’s my RF Equivalents? Canonrumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - Okay, it's been over 3 years since the RF-S lineup was released by Canon, and they have yet to really capitalize on what those EOS-M cameras were. I know some people dismiss the EOS-M system and what it was for Canon and wanted it to die (Ahem, Craig), but for...
