[Video] Canon's Tips on Proper Camera and Lens Care
One of the things that comes with being a photographer is to make sure you maintain your equipment properly so it never fails when you need it most. It's always good to keep your camera in good working condition by cleaning both your camera and the lenses that you have in your arsenal. For those who have just entered the realm of interchangeable lenses, it's good to be aware of how important it is to properly maintain your gear. To help out, Canon has released a video that shows how to maintain your camera and lenses properly and a list of things to check for to keep your Canon camera working great. The video provides many tips like how to clean your cameras sensor and a bunch more things that are helpful to its maintenance and longevity.
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[via Canon USA]
The Nikon D300S Might Get A Replacement
For those of you that have been waiting for a follow-up to the popular Nikon D300s, you might be in luck because the cameras could quite possibly be making a comeback. The Nikon D300s was released in 2009 and many APS-C shooters have patiently been waiting for its successor, and after five years, they might actually get one soon. Nikon USA has moved the D300s from the active camera list to its archived list, meaning a new camera could be in the works. There were talks that Nikon would be releasing a D9300, which could have been the replacement to the D300s, but like all rumors you have to take it with a grain of salt. With talks of Canon releasing a the 7DMII in August, Nikon might very well release camera to counter it. For those who shoot with APS-C sensor cameras, you'll have some intriguing options to choose from if the rumors prove to be factual.
[via Northlight Images]
Introducing Otto: A Raspberry Pi-Powered GIF Camera
If you've ever been on the internet, you more than likely have came across a GIF. There are a few options out there where you can create your own custom ones, and Otto has stepped in as another option. Otto is a hybrid of sorts as it's part still camera and part video camera, giving the capabilities of creating your very own GIF. The camera is powered by a small Raspberry Pi computer with an accompanying app that lets you create all the GIFs you want. Otto not only makes GIFs, but is also capable of creating time lapse videos. Since the Raspberry Pi computer is installed in the camera, the possibilities are almost limitless as to what you can create with this tiny camera. As of right now, there's a Kickstarter campaign going on for Otto if you want to support it..
[via OTTO]