Nikon has filed a patent in Japan for a 100x optical zoom lens which might be in development for a Nikon Coolpix P900 successor camera. The new patent application describes a new lens with a 100x optical zoom range feature. If you wonder, this lens is for a compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch-type image sensor. and the product inContinue Reading
Sony has just announced Sony RX10 III camera with a 24-600mm equivalent F2.4-4 zoom lens video capable of capturing 4K video. The Sony RX10 III bridge camera uses the same 1-inch 20.1-million-pixel stacked sensor as well as 4K/UHD video, but does not replace the RX10 II. The dust and moisture resistant camera offers an XGA OLED EVF with 2.36Continue Reading
Canon has a new patent describes a 9-240mm f/2.8-5.6 lens designed for the possible replacement of the Powershot G3 X camera. The Canon Powershot G3 X is the company’s first superzoom compact model and features a 1.0-type back-illuminated 20.2 MP CMOS sensor and bright f/2.8-5.6, 25x Optical Power Zoom Lens (equivalent to 24-600mm). The 9-240mm f/2.8-5.6 lens in the patent application designed to be used on 1-inch typeContinue Reading
Olympus has officially announced the Stylus TG-870 and Stylus SH-3 compact cameras in Japan. Both new Olympus compact cameras are replacing the previous versions, such as the Stylus TG-860 and the Stylus SH-2. The Stylus SH-3 features 4K (15 fps) video and new art filters from the PEN series cameras. The specs list include 16MP, 1/2.3″Continue Reading
Panasonic released new firmware updates for Lumix FZ300, G7 and GX8 digital cameras. New firmware update is about the frame of AF areas displayed in 4K burst mode in these cameras. The Panasonic FZ300, G7 and GX8 firmware versions all updated to v2.1 with this one. See the firmware details and download link below. Panasonic FZ300,Continue Reading
Fuji is rumored to announce a new bridge camera with a large 1″ sensor instead of 2/3″ CMOS sensor which will possibly be the Fujifilm X-S2. According to latest rumors started from dpreview forum, Fujifilm is working on a new bridge camera which could be a replacement to the original Fujifilm X-S1. The current X-S1 model features 12MP imageContinue Reading
The Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX10 II is a new title from White Knight Press and now available in paperback and ebook formats. The book covers all of the features that are new for this model, including its electronic shutter, faster continuous shooting, 4K video recording, and ability to shoot video at up to 960fps for super slow-motionContinue Reading
Panasonic has released a new firmware update with Post Focus functionality for Lumix FZ300, G7, GX8 digital cameras. Post Focus leverages Panasonic’s high-speed, high-precision, 49-area DFD (Depth From Defocus) auto focus technology, and leadership in 4K Photography and Video, to capture 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) images at 30 fps. The Post Focus function is best for non-moving subjects, suchContinue Reading
Nikon has announced that its Coolpix P900 superzoom digital camera is the recipient of the 2015 Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award), sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. This award commends exceptional designs from all those winning the Good Design Award in 2015. Nikon Coolpix P900 ($599.95 – Amazon | B&H | Adorama) bridge camera features aContinue Reading
Panasonic has announced a new firmware update with Post Focus functionality for Lumix FZ300, G7, GX8 digital cameras. Post Focus leverages Panasonic’s high-speed, high-precision, 49-area DFD (Depth From Defocus) auto focus technology, and leadership in 4K Photography and Video, to capture 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) images at 30 fps. The Post Focus function is best for non-movingContinue Reading