GoPro Announces a New Software Update Alongside New Accessories
GoPro couldn't wait to release some of their new products individually, so they decided to unleash them all at the same time. They have released some new accessories and a new software update for the all the GoPro users to have new ways to shoot, edit, and share video and images. For $40 - $50, GoPro enthusiasts can choose from two new different housing units, such as the Black Housing, which is a durable black matte mount when you want to go incognito, or if you want to go smaller can opt for The Frame.
If those mounts aren't your style, GoPro also introduced the Gooseneck mount for $20. You'd think that was it, but there is one more accessory left: the $200 Dual Hero System that houses not one but two GoPro cameras if you want to dedicate one camera for images and the other for film. With all of the new accessories, you'd think GoPro would be done, but they went ahead and released new software updates as well. To make the whole GoPro experience easier, they updated their mobile app, as well as making improvements to camera HERO3+ software.
For more detailed information on all the new accessories and software updates visit the GoPro website here.
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Reflecta’s Latest Film Scanner Can Digitize Your Negatives
I remember the days when we all had to purchase film to put in our camera to capture those special moments. Those days seem like so long ago as many of us have made the transition to shooting digital. I myself love film and still shoot with it from time to time because it's fun, and simply because there's a whole different feel to shooting film as opposed to digital. With digital, you get instant gratification and you know what you're going to get, and with all the sharing we do of photos these days, it's quite convenient. German based company Reflecta has made a new 35mm film scanner for those of you that still shoot film and want to share them on the web. The ProScan 10T can digitize your film negatives at 10,000 dpi with a dynamic range of 3.9 DMax that will get the most out of your film scans. As of right now, the scanner is only available in Germany and has a price tag of around the $600 dollar range, and there's no information if it will hit the international market.
[Via Reflecta]
Nikon May Introduce New Mirrorless Camera And Lens
With the release of the Nikon 1 V3 it looks like is going back to the lab to develop a new mirror less camera to add to their Nikon 1 lineup. Rumor has it that Nikon is back in the lab working on the Nikon 1 J4 which will feature a LCD touchscreen with a flash sync speed of 1/60 of a second like it's predecessor the Nikon 1 J3. As of right not now that's all that is out there when it comes to camera specs but I'm pretty sure new information will leak soon enough. Nikon Rumors also stated that Nikon will more than likely also be introducing a new lightweight 18-300mm super zoom lens weighing in at 20oz and constructed entirely of plastic. Will have to wait and see until these new products are officially announced but it'll be interesting see what Nikon come comes up with.
[Via Nikon Rumors]
Nikon's New D4s Camera Could Be Announced Next Week
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It looks like Nikon is gearing up to announce the release date for their newest camera, the Nikon D4s. The date for the announcement will be February 25th, which comes on the heels of recent sightings of the D4s at both CES 2014 and the Sochi Olympics. The new flagship camera will be priced at $5,996.95 and will offer new features not seen in the previous Nikon D4 model, such as HD movie recording at 60FPS/1080p and a new focus mode for 3D tracking (you can see the rest of the rumored specs here). It will be interesting to see what this new Nikon will have built inside of it, but right now, it's all just rumors. My guess is Nikon will deliver the goods, since this will be its next flagship camera, so I would assume the camera will be built with quality.
[Via Nikon Rumors]
Nikon Could Face Class Action Lawsuit For D600 Camera Issues
I guess it was only a matter of time before a lawsuit of some kind would be brought against Nikon for their faulty D600 full frame camera. It is being reported that US law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein is gearing up to file a class-action lawsuit against Nikon because of the widely reported sensor dust and oil issues. Many have complained that the issues of dust and oil on the sensor have resulted in unusable, spotted images.
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein said the following about the lawsuit:
"Nikon did not identify the cause for the debris buildup on the D600 sensor, nor acknowledge, as many consumers have alleged, that this is a widespread problem with the camera. To eliminate the unwanted and distracting spots in their photos, D600 owners have had to repeatedly send the camera to service technicians for cleaning at great inconvenience and cost."
There is still no definite answer that this lawsuit will actually go through, but I am sure it has gotten the attention of Nikon. Even with all of the problems, it has been reported that the company has replaced the shutter of cameras that have been sent in, but did not fix the issue 100%. Some people have been lucky enough to actually receive a new camera, sometimes even being replaced by the new Nikon D610. We'll see what happens and how will Nikon handle the issue, but if you own a Nikon D600 and are having issues with it, reach out to Nikon's customer service.
[Via Nikon Rumors]
Check Out Sigma's DP2 Quattro Camera
Sigma, the Japanese company that has been offering quality photography products for years, has recently unveiled its newest camera, the Sigma DP2 Quattro. Billed as the next generation of compact cameras, the DP2 Quattro sports a rather unique minimalistic design that looks good and can fit in your pocket. With its design also comes some new features inside, such as a new sensor, the Foveon X3, that captures light vertically, unlike other sensors that capture light horizontally. With the new three layer sensor, Sigma states there will be "a 30% increase in resolution to the previous Foveon sensor," resulting in 20MP images with great detail. The camera will be accompanied with a 30mm f/2.8 lens when it releases but there is no word on when it will hit the market. To learn more about the about the Sigma DP2 Quattro Camera, head on over to Sigma's official website here.
[Via Sigma Photo]
Introducing The Fujifilm X-T1 Camera
After being very mysterious about their new camera release, Fujifilm has finally unveiled the new X-T1 camera. Previously, Fujifilm only gave us a sneak peek of what the camera looked like cosmetically without any of the specifications. Now, we have found out that the new mirror-less camera is built like a tank for those shooters out in less desirable conditions.
Itss weather resistant body is designed to water and dirt as well as the ability to work in temperatures of -10 degrees. The camera contains a 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans II sensor with the ability to shoot 8 frames per second. Fujifilm looks like it has made another nice addition to their X series with the X-T1 camera, and you can get one starting at around $1700 with lens, so head on over to Fujifilm for more info.
[Via FujiFilm]
Fujifilm Drops A Teaser For Its X-T1 Camera
Having recently announced the release of the popular Fujifilm X100s camera model in an all black version Fujifilm has dropped a teaser of a new addition to the X-mount mirrorless camera series. The new X-T1 camera has the signature analog look that the X-mounts feature giving off a retro vibe of the day's when shooting film was the norm. As of right now there is now word on the specification's on the camera and on the website we are left with only an image of the X-T1 and a tag line that reads, "Coming January 28th." One can only make assumptions as to what will be inside the camera but it'll probably similar to the X-Pro or X-E models but I guess will have to wait until next Tuesday to find out.
[Via Fujifilm]