Canon today officially announced the Canon EOS RP full frame mirrorless camera. The US price for EOS RP body is $1,299, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon. The release date for Canon EOS RP is on February 27th, 2019. Continue reading “Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera Announced, Price $1,299”
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More Specs and Canon EOS RP Camera w/ New EG-E1 grip
Here are the full Canon EOS RP specifications that has been leaked ahead of its official announcement. Canon full frame mirrorless camera also spotted with the new EG-E1 grip.
The US price for Canon EOS RP camera body might stand between $1,299 to $1,349. If true, this will be an amazing price for a full frame camera in the market. Continue reading “More Specs and Canon EOS RP Camera w/ New EG-E1 grip”
Nikon Z7 firmware update 1.03 and Nikon Z6 firmware update 1.01 released
Nikon has released new firmware updates for the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 full frame mirrorless cameras.
Nikon Z7 firmware update 1.03 and Nikon Z6 firmware update 1.01 firmware updates fixes several issues. The previously announced major firmware that will add Eye AF, RAW video support, CFexpress support to Z series is expected later.
Here are the list of changes with download links. Continue reading “Nikon Z7 firmware update 1.03 and Nikon Z6 firmware update 1.01 released”
Canon EOS RP Price and Shipping Date in UK
Canon EOS RP Price and Shipping Date spotted in UK. The upcoming Canon EOS RP will be a new entry level full-frame mirrorless camera.
It will be officially announced this week on February 14th. According to rumor mill, the UK price for Canon EOS RP body with lens adapter is £1,399.00, and release date is on February 27th, 2019.
See the details below: Continue reading “Canon EOS RP Price and Shipping Date in UK”
Canon RF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens Patent
Here is a Canon patent application (2019-020679) for a RF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 IS lens. Designed for Canon full frame mirrorless camera system, this lens is the EOS R version of the budget-friendly telephoto zoom for the consumer market.
EOS R is the first camera to feature the RF lens mount with a 12-pin connection, flange back distance of 20mm and a wide 54mm mount diameter enabling even greater flexibility in lens design. The EOS RP is also coming. Continue reading “Canon RF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens Patent”
Leica Q2 Camera Images Leaked
First Leica Q2 camera images have been leaked. The image of the camera is not clear much but we can see the name of the camera written on the top panel.
Leica Q2 camera will feature a 47MP sensor and body design looks exactly the same as of its predecessor. Check out the Leica Q2 camera images! Continue reading “Leica Q2 Camera Images Leaked”
Panasonic S1 vs Nikon Z6 AF Test Video
Here is a test video between the Panasonic S1 vs Nikon Z6 cameras. The new LUMIX S1R and S1 Micro Four Thirds cameras, uses the same Depth from Defocus AF system. On the other hand Nikon Z6 features 273 Phase AF points based Fullframe Sensor.
Panasonic S1’s ($2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) DFD is contrast-detect based but uses an understanding of each lens’s optical characteristics to work out where to drive the focus to. The camera’s AF Tracking mode has been updated, too. It now tracks whatever is under the focus point when you half-press (or AF-On) and then reverts to your original AF area when you release. Continue reading “Panasonic S1 vs Nikon Z6 AF Test Video”
Rumors: Leica Q2 with 47MP sensor, Leica S3 with 64MP sensor
According to recent reports the upcoming Leica Q2 camera could feature a new 47MP sensor. The new Leica FOTOS app version 1.1.0 already has a listing for the upcoming Leica Q2 camera with two new resolution settings.
Rumors claims that one of them is for Leica Q2 with 47MP sensor and the other one is for Leica S3 with 64MP sensor.
So in addition to the Sony RX1, Leica will make it serious full-frame fixed-lens competitor with the upcoming Zeiss ZX1.
- 47MP (for the Leica Q2?)
- 64MP (for the Leica S3?)
Leica Q2 Camera Rumors
- “Leica Q2” has already been trademarked in Europe since 2017
- Leica Q2 has also already been registered at the Indonesian government agency Postel under the code name “4889”
- Nokishita spotted the registration for the new Leica Q2 camera. We shall see this camera announced within 1-2 months
via Nokishita
Confirmed : Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Lens to be Announced Soon
Finally it is now confirmed that the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens will be announced soon. The fast telephoto prime lens will be designed for Sony full frame E-mount.
Official announcement of the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens is expected happen ahead of CP+ Show 2019 on February 14th.
It can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 202.5mm equivalent focal length. Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture is good for low-light conditions and also provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.
Check out the list of upcoming Sony mirrorless lenses in 2019. There will be four new lenses and Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens is one of them.
$200 off on Sony a7R III body: $2,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Sony a7 III body: $1,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
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Best Nikon Lenses for Wildlife Photography
Best Nikon Lenses for Wildlife Photography. Looking for the best lenses for wildlife photography with your Nikon cameras? Here are the top recommended Nikon wildlife lenses.
When it comes to wildlife photography, you usually want to get as close to your subject as possible. Sometimes that’s simply not possible, and in those moments you’ll need a quality telephoto lens.
As you know, the cost of going beyond 400mm (with good image quality) is high, but a longer-than-400mm lens is usually desired for wildlife photography. So, in wildlife photography it is important to invest in nice lenses, especially with telephoto. In addition, the lens performance in low light condition, cold weather (weather-sealed) are also very important for wildlife photography.
We have tried to nclude both Ultimate Nikon Wildlife Lenses (high end) and affordable / smaller Nikon wildlife lenses (the most bang for your buck) at a variety of focal lengths. See all the recommendations below. Continue reading “Best Nikon Lenses for Wildlife Photography”