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Pentax unveils 15 new color options for K-30 DSLR

, Apr 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

There's a common element most DSLRs share, aside from the obvious: their no-nonsense professional black coloring, which is appealing to some users, but lackluster to those who enjoy a little more visual variety amongst their photography equipment. That's where the new K-30 DSLRs Pentax is rolling out comes in. Starting today, consumers can get this durable shooter in a variety of shiny and matte color options. Read The Full Story

Tascam unveils DR-60D audio recorder for DSLRs

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Tascam has announced its new audio recorder aimed for on-set videographers and filmmakers who utilize DSLRs for video recording. The DR-60D is being touted as a recorder designed specifically for video workers, removing the need to use larger recorders that are meant for music recording. There's no word yet on release date or pricing, but we have a run down of the recorder's specifications after the jump. Read The Full Story

Canon presents EOS Rebel SL1, world’s smallest and most lightweight dSLR camera

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Canon has rolled out a dSLR camera earns the title of "world's smallest and lighest," offering a host of features you'd expect from Canon digital SLR paired with a body less than 5-inches wide and weighing less than 15 ounces. This makes it smaller than the EOS Rebel T4i by about 25-percent, and a good solution for those who need to take professional images without the burden of a hulking device. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS-b leaks ahead of April release

, Mar 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Images supposedly showing Canon's upcoming EOS-b, as leaked earlier this week, have emerged, along with further hardware details about the compact DSLR. The 18-megapixel camera will tip the scales at 370g, according to specs passed to Japanese camera site Digicam info, and have a 1.04m dot 3-inch LCD together with supporting up to 4fps continuous shooting and Full HD video recording. Read The Full Story

Nikon unveils D7100 flagship HD-SLR digital camera

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Nikon has unveiled its new D7100 flagship camera, a 24-megapixel powerhouse with a variety of features and high-end specs, including wireless connectivity. Dubbed an HD-SLR, the D7100 is aimed at professionals, and is touted as offering exceptional image quality and high-definition video. The camera is slated for release next month, and will have an SRP of $1,599.95. Read The Full Story

Nikon D5200 hits US in late-January: We go hands-on

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nikon's D5200 DSLR has been floating around outside the US since November, but it's only today that the camera company has confirmed a launch for US shutterbugs. Set to hit shelves later this month, the $899.95 DX-format shooter will be offered in black, bronze, or black - all with rather fetching metallic finishes - each offering 24.1-megapixel stills, Full HD video recording, and optional wireless. Read The Full Story

Canon rolls out the EOS-1D C in Japan, will bring it to the US soon

, Dec 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

Canon has launched its uber-expensive EOS-1D C in Japan, and will be following it up with a launch in the United States rumored to take place in the next couple days. The 1D is priced at $11,999 and offers 18 megapixels in addition to a host of other features. For now, Japanese photographers can pick it up from Canon.jp. You can check out a video shot by the 1D after the jump. Read The Full Story

Nikon releases 24-megapixel D5200 DSLR camera with 39-point auto focus

, Nov 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nikon has announced the release of its new D5200 DSLR, a 24.1-megapixel compact-body camera. This entry-level shooter is available in three different colors - black, red, and bronze - and offers a host of higher-end features, including 39-point auto focus. You'll be able to nab the 5200 in December for a body-only price of €899.00. Read The Full Story

Canon’s Q3 2012 crunch: Income down a third as cameras struggle

, Oct 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Canon saw operating profit slump over 42-percent year-on-year, and net income fall by more than a third, according to the camera company's Q3 2013 financial results, citing continued low demand. Net sales reached ¥799.9 billion ($10.3m) in the three month period, Canon reported [pdf link], down 12.8-percent compared to the same quarter in 2011, and while it has been attempting to scythe away at costs, it still saw gross profit ratio dip 1.1-percent. Read The Full Story

Nikon announces 14.2MP 1 V2 interchangeable lens camera

, Oct 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

Nikon has announced the latest camera in its Nikon 1 Advanced Camera series, the Nikon 1 V2. The unoriginal name aside, the 1 V2 is an interchangeable-lens digital camera designed to resemble a DSLR while providing the simplicity an amateur photographer requires. Also announced was the SB-N7, a compact speedlight for the Nikon 1 V1 and 1 V2. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 5D Mark III update brings uncompressed HD video next year

, Oct 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Canon has announced it will enable uncompressed HDMI video output on the EOS 5D Mark III in an upcoming firmware update, in response to specific requests from video pros enamored with the DSLR. The incoming update, due April 2013, will output high-definition uncompressed video data (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8 bit) from the HDMI port to an external recorder. There'll also be a tweak to autofocus performance. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 6D: 20.2MP full-frame DSLR with WiFi and GPS

, Sep 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Canon has outed its latest DSLR, the EOS 6D, packing a 20.2-megapixel full frame sensor and integrated WiFi and GPS for transferring geotagged photos and video more easily. Directly taking on Nikon’s D600, the EOS 6D has a freshly designed CMOS paired with Canon’s DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, supporting 11-point AF and ISO 100-25600 (extendable to 50, 51200 and 102400).

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