Photokina Highlights Brand New Canon 7D Mark II
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Every two years Canon's Photokina, the world's leading imaging fair, brings together camera enthusiasts from around the world to showcase all the latest in photo and video goods for the industry to see. This year, they highlighted their brand new and highly anticipated EOS 7D Mark II, their newest crop-sensor digital SLR, and a big improvement from the now 5-year-old 7D.
The new Mark II is based around a ton of new features including a 20.2-megapixel sensor, films in 1080p 60p, and has a new 65-point autofocus system. It also inherits some of the more sophisticated features from its full-frame siblings like the EOS-1D X and 5D Mark III. The only feature that seems to be missing in this camera is built-in wifi. Although this isn't necessarily needed for professional shoots, most new cameras always seem to have this new aged feature, but let us know what you think.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II will arrive in stores in November for $1,800 (body only) or bundled with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens for $2,150. You can already pre-order the body only or kit at B&H Photo. You'll find some photos below, but you can also check out a more in-depth overview, and video examples of the new camera here.
[Via Digital Camera World]
ProCam App turns your iPhone into a DSLR for FREE
Ok, the ProCam app may not literally turn your iPhone camera into a DSLR, but in terms of user interface and camera functionality, it offers a long list of features that allows you to have much more control in the photo-taking experience. What's even greater about this app is that for a limited time only it's FREE, so you may want to download it right now.
Although it's no secret that the iPhone 5s already has one of the best smartphone cameras in the industry, we also know that Apple’s camera software is also one of the most basic camera apps out there. Unlike rival companies like Nokia, Samsung and HTC that add innovating new features to their camera software, Apple continues to rely on third-party developers to issue camera enhancements for the iPhone. Then when you see a popular camera app like ProCam in the App Store, and it’s easy to understand why Apple does this.
ProCam for the iPhone is undoubtedly one of the most versatile iOS camera apps out there, and it was created by notable developer Samer Azzam. The app gives your iPhone camera 12 different shooting modes, DSLR-like settings, a bunch of photo enhancement options, and even allows you to switch the type of lens your using (like Vignette, White vignette, Fisheye, Tilt Shift and Kaleidoscope). The only thing it lacks compared to a real DSLR is the image quality, of course.
Check out photos below for a closer look. To see a full list of features from ProCam’s description and to download it in the App Store, click here. Let us know how it works out for you.
[Via Yahoo! News]
Nikon announce new point and shoot camera, lens
Nikon has recently announced they are releasing a new Coolpix point and shoot camera along with a new 18-300mm f3.5-6.3g lens. The Coolpix S810c camera is a 16mp point and shot camera and comes with the latest 4.4.2 version of Android KitKat operating system. This means that a person will be able to use all of their camera apps that they might have on their Android, so you can directly upload your photos instantly to Instagram and even edit your photos using VSCO Cam all conveniently on the camera. If you're in the market for a point and shoot camera, you may want to look into it when it releases sometime in May for around $350.
Along with the Coolpix s810c, Nikon also announced a new 18-300mm lens 3.5-6.3g lens which is supposed to be 30% lighter than its predecessor. Because of the loss in weight, when the lens is fully zoomed it will lose about 1/3 of stop light, but it is built to minimize lens flare and chromatic aberration. The lens will come in at around $900, and like the Coolpix point and shoot camera, should be release sometime in May.
Read more at http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/04/10/nikon-jumps-android-camera-boat-coolpix-s810c-plus-new-18-300mm-f3-5-6-3-lens/#sIkQeOZwi7MBIGzU.99
[Via The Phoblographer]
Move over Samsung–you’re not the only game in town trying to get further into the Android-powered camera world. Today Nikon introduced the Coolpix S810c, a 16MP point-and-shoot camera preloaded with the latest 4.4.2 version of Android KitKat.
Nikon promises the camera will let users launch all their favorite Android camera apps without the compromises of a lackluster smartphone snapper. The Coolpix S810c is equipped with a 12x optical zoom Nikkor lens, albeit with an unimpressive f3.3-6.3 variable aperture. It might not produce very shallow depth of field but the Coolpix backside illuminated CMOS sensor should make up for the lack of light coming through that somewhat narrow aperture lens. Read on for more about Nikon’s new Android camera plus the new 18-300mm lens for its DX DSLRs.
More details are after the jump.
Just like the Samsung Galaxy NX and the Galaxy Camera 2, the Coolpix S810c will be able to use Android’s full range of camera apps. This includes everyone’s favorite Instagram, VSCO and Camera Zoom FX. The camera is also backed by a massive 3.7-inch touch-screen LCD monitor with 1.2 million-dot resolution, which should make it more than decent for photo editing apps like VSCO Cam.
The Nikon Coolpix S810c will be available by early May 2014 in Black or White for a $349.95—just a little more than your high-end Android smartphone.
Read more at http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/04/10/nikon-jumps-android-camera-boat-coolpix-s810c-plus-new-18-300mm-f3-5-6-3-lens/#sIkQeOZwi7MBIGzU.99
Move over Samsung–you’re not the only game in town trying to get further into the Android-powered camera world. Today Nikon introduced the Coolpix S810c, a 16MP point-and-shoot camera preloaded with the latest 4.4.2 version of Android KitKat.
Nikon promises the camera will let users launch all their favorite Android camera apps without the compromises of a lackluster smartphone snapper. The Coolpix S810c is equipped with a 12x optical zoom Nikkor lens, albeit with an unimpressive f3.3-6.3 variable aperture. It might not produce very shallow depth of field but the Coolpix backside illuminated CMOS sensor should make up for the lack of light coming through that somewhat narrow aperture lens. Read on for more about Nikon’s new Android camera plus the new 18-300mm lens for its DX DSLRs.
More details are after the jump.
Just like the Samsung Galaxy NX and the Galaxy Camera 2, the Coolpix S810c will be able to use Android’s full range of camera apps. This includes everyone’s favorite Instagram, VSCO and Camera Zoom FX. The camera is also backed by a massive 3.7-inch touch-screen LCD monitor with 1.2 million-dot resolution, which should make it more than decent for photo editing apps like VSCO Cam.
The Nikon Coolpix S810c will be available by early May 2014 in Black or White for a $349.95—just a little more than your high-end Android smartphone.
Read more at http://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/04/10/nikon-jumps-android-camera-boat-coolpix-s810c-plus-new-18-300mm-f3-5-6-3-lens/#sIkQeOZwi7MBIGz
[Video] Canon 5D Mark III vs Canon 6D: What's The Difference?
Can't decide whether to get the Canon 6D or Canon 5D Mark III? Although you can't go wrong with either one, it's good to break down the differences between the two. Thankfully, the good people at DSLR Video Shooter shared a video to help.
In the video, they delve into the 9 biggest differences between the two cameras, a couple being the dual card slots and the headphone jack in the 5D. In the end, the winner was the Canon 6D, mostly because of the cheaper price. The 6D prices around $1800 for the body, definitely on the lower end of DSLR prices, but at the cost of fewer features. Then you have the 5D MIII which typically retails around $3,400 for the body, but full of all the features you'd want in a full-frame camera.
If you're looking to save some money, it's a no-brainer to go with the Canon 6D as both cameras are amazing when it comes to both still and video. If price isn't an issue, go with the 5D MIII as it doesn't fall short in any of it's features, the dual memory card slots are clutch for the security in backing up your shots.
Take a look at the video if you're still wondering which DSLR is best for you. In a little over nine minutes, Caleb (the photographer in the video) offers great insight and feedback on his experience and analysis of both bodies. As a photographer in the market for an update, definitely share which you prefer and why?
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[Via DSLR Video Shooter]