Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:30PM - By Jared Newman
Apparently, there’s a homemade Windows program out there that turns any Canon DSLR into a high-definition video camera. The clip above is reportedly output from a Canon EOS 40D. Because the hack is a Windows application and not a change to the firmware, the camera needs to be tethered to a computer when shooting video. Wired points out a more important caveat: The download page is short on information, and Google won’t translate the original forum post linking to it. All signs point to sketchy, so ready your virus scanner if you’re thinking about giving this a go, or just leave well enough alone. [Download page via Wired]
Nikon has officially revealed their “digital masterpiece”, the flagship Nikon D3X dSLR. The D3X features a brand-leading 24.5 Megapixel CMOS sensor capturing a level of digital detail never seen before in a Nikon. To avoid chopping up storage cards with all that image data, the D3X also crops at 20.4MP and 10.3MP, allowing for smaller file sizes. At the full 24.5 MP, the D3X can shoot at 5 fps, providing fast-action response for those who focus on moving targets. On the rear of the Nikon D3X, there’s a super definition 3″ display with 920,000-dot VGA capability. Add on-board editing features, a battery life that’ll last you 4,400 snaps, and you’ve got an elite dSLR built specifically for the pros. The costiness? $8k. [nikon]
37 Megapixels. Yeah, 37. In a move certain to excite Clerks fans, Leica has “unofficially” announced their S2 medium-format DSLR camera. An advertisement for the S2 from an upcoming edition of Professional Photographer has been leaked to the web and buzzed around the blogosphere today. While the S2 is a medium-format camera, Leica has packed the 35mm sensor and other internals into a smaller-form frame, bringing it down to size with other DSLRs. In addition to the S2 body, Leica will release 9 lenses for this model, ranging in price and utility. No word on the price just yet, but it is likely that it’ll cost even more than the dough Kevin Smith spent on the production of Clerks…
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:26PM - By Mike Payne
Another day, another DSLR. That’s not to say that each of the recent flurry of DSLRs isn’t lustworthy, its just that there has been no shortage of news by companies like Nikon, Panasonic, Sony and Canon. This one, however, is some pretty big news– Canon revealed their MKII version of the Eos 5D. This beast of a DSLR features 21.1MP sensors, 1080p video recording at 30fps, a slew of onboard editing and processing software and a 3.0″ Clear View LCD. The base model starts at around $2,700 and increases with lens options and other features. Stay tuned, we’re likely to have more DSLR news tomorrow…
Friday, September 12, 2008 10:30AM - By Mike Payne
Earlier today, Panasonic revealed the world’s smallest digital camera with an interchangeable lens. The Panasonic Lumix G1 is a 12.1MP digital camera with the ability to swap lenses like the big boys. If you’ve outgrown your point-and-click but don’t have the scratch for a high-end Nikon, this is a pretty nice start for the pro-sumer in you. The Lumix G1 is available in three colors, blue, black and red as shown above. Pricing details haven’t yet hit the street, but we’ll be sure to update you when they drop.
Sony’s first foray into the high-end DSLR market brings today’s announcement of the Sony Alpha A900 DSLR. The Sony Alpha A900 features a 24.6MP Exmor CMOS sensor, a 3″ picture quality LCD, a direct HDMI output and a whole host of image processing software rivalling that available by names like Nikon and Canon. In addition to the Alpha A900 body, Sony will be releasing a line of Alpha lenses, including Sony’s usual Carl Zeiss namesakes in a range of qualities and functionalities. In all, Sony’s introduction to the high-end market does not appear to dissappoint, and we welcome more competition to the Nikons and Canons of the world…
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:31AM - By Mike Payne
We swear, the people at Nikon have a serious streak of sadism… A day after Canon announced its EOS 50D, Nikon bursts their bubble with a release of their own. That’s not to say the EOS 50D is not a lustworthy camera (it is, without a doubt!) but the Nikon D90 DSLR is going to give it a run for its money. The Nikon D90 DSLR digital camera offers a 12.3MP sensor for stills and 24 frames-per-second for HD video with sound. Like most recent DSLRs, the Nikon D90 offers a suite of image editing functionality– yet these are common to most Nikon cameras up to the professional grade. For those who wish to share their photos on a globally synchronized scale, a GPS tagging option is available. Starting at a cool grand, this is one hell of a nice announcement by Nikon…
The much anticipated Canon EOS 50D has been revealed today with an October street date. This 15.1MP digital SLR is built for the “pro-sumer”, those not happy with the typical point-and-click but without a professional’s budget. The Canon EOS 50D includes a 3.0-inch, smudge resistant Clear View LCD providing plenty of space for on-board editing. Add face recognition software and image correction systems and you can skip the photoshop step before you print. If you want an upgrade over that tired point-and-click, this one will be ready in October…
Leica produced the first practical 35mm camera back in 1913, since then they have built a world famous reputation for manufacturing some of the best lenses and camera’s money can buy. The camera of choice for people like Spike Jonze, Charles Forbes and Queen Elizabeth II, Leica live up to all the cliche’s of german engineering. The Leica Digilux 3 combines a classic design with innovative DSLR technology for the individualist who loves to capture quality prints.
