The Pentax K-30 is now available in nine new colors for a total of 15 color options overall, with both “silky finish” matte and “shiny crystal” options comprised of: Crystal Black, Crystal Bordeaux, Crystal Green, Crystal Red, Crystal Silver, Crystal Yellow, Crystal Orange, Silky Blue, Silky Bordeaux, Silky Green, Silky Red, Silky Silver, Silky White, Silky Yellow and Silky Orange.

The K-30 is a DSLR designed to withstand rugged and somewhat harsh environments, offering a combination of a lightweight body and durability features, including weather, dust, and cold resistance. The DSLRs can be pre-ordered now from Pentax, with no word on when they start shipping. The price comes in at $799.99, and includes a PENTAX DA 18 – 55mm lens.

Pentax’s Senior Marketing Manager John Carlson said: “The K-30 already offers great features, such as dust and weather sealing, the 100% field of view viewfinder and dual control dials that are only found in more expensive cameras. By adding additional color choices, the K-30 now appeals to an even wider array of customers who are looking for exciting, personalized options in their digital camera.”

[via Pentax]

The DR-60D is a relatively compact device that runs off of four AA batteries and supports SD and SDHC cards, offering 96kHz / 24-bit audio recording and USB file transfer from the 4-track solid-state system to a computer. Audio can be recorded in both BWF and WAV formats using either Auto Rec or Dual Rec mode, depending on the project. The unit is designed to fit beneath a DSLR unit, but can also be implemented into a recording rig.

The DR-60D boasts two quarter-inch XLR Locking Combo Mic/Line inputs (+48V Phantom Power), a standard 3.5mm stereo mic line-in port, camera in/out, line out, and headphone out. There’s a self-timer, file divide, up to CH3-4 monitor selector, +24dBu input, low cut filter, peak limiter, input delay, and MS decode, among other features, all tailored to the needs of both amateurs and pros.

As for manual control, the body itself was designed to avoid introducing unnecessary noise from handling into the audio; this includes the use of its soft buttons and its dials. Tascam hails its user interface system as being easy to use, with intuitive controls and multiple recording modes, including an automatic mode and its popular Safety Track mode.

[via Tascam]

You can see a visual representation of the SL1′s small size in the first image in the gallery below, which contrasts it with the T4i (represented by the blue outline). The SL1 measures in at 4.6-inches wide by 3.57-inches high by 2.74-inches thick, weighing 14.36 ounces. While the small size is one of its most alluring features, it also has a lot to offer in its hardware specs.

The Rebel SL1 has an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor with an ISO range from 100 to 12,800 for photos, as well as ISO to 6,400 for videos. There’s a DIGIC 5 Image Processor, giving the SL1 the power to snap 4-frames-per-second. The autofocus is a nine-point system utilizing a Hybrid CMOS AF II sensor, as well as Movie Servo AF for video recording. Around back there’s a 3-inch touchscreen Clear View LCD that supports multi-touch gestures.

Canon’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Imaging Technologies and Communications Yuichi Ishizuki had this to say: “The EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR Camera represents a new era in DSLR versatility: ultra-portable, full-featured DSLR cameras. The EOS Rebel SL1 combines the high speed, high image quality and expanded shooting range of a DSLR camera, with the easy and fun usability of a point-and-shoot camera.”

The EOS Rebel SL1 is slated for release next month at $649.99 for the body and $799.99 for a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens.

[via Canon]

That fits in with the chatter from a prematurely posted Best Buy listing which tipped us off to the EOS-b in the first place. The camera will apparently be called the EOS Kiss X7 in Japan, where it will have a price of 79,000 yen. Best Buy’s product page indicated a $799.99 US street price.

Other specifications include a 100 to 25,600 ISO range, and 9-point AF, using a hybrid CMOS AF system. Shutter speeds of 30-1/400 second will be supported, plus 1080p video recording. Storage is SD/SDHC/SDXC card, and the EOS-b uses Canon’s DIGIC5 processing.

We’ll have to wait until April to see the new EOS-b hit shelves, with an EF-S 18-55m zoom the kit lens. Given how close we are to that release date, we don’t expect to have to wait for long before Canon makes things official.

[via Canon Rumors]

The Nikon D7100 features a DX-format CMOS sensor, 51-point auto focus, and an ISO range from 100 to 6400. One of the camera’s bragging points is low noise levels, as well as a fast response time. Photographers can snap images at 6fps, or 7fps at a smaller resolution. To ensure that nothing slows the camera down unnecessarily, the device supports SDXC and UHS-1 cards.

For ensuring that images are always properly framed, this flagship device features a large 3.2-inch LCD display with a 1229k dots resolution. If LCDs aren’t your thing, there’s also an OLED optical viewfinder offering 100-percent framing. Video can be recorded at 1080p and played back on an HDTV via an HDMI cable. There are Creative Effects that can be used with videos in real time to apply customizing effects, such as Color Sketch.

Said Nikon’s Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience Bo Kajiwara, “The D7100 blends the best creative features with advanced-level functionality to give the enthusiast exactly what they want– and that’s a great shooting experience before, during and after capture, from shooting to sharing.”

[via Nikon USA]

There’s also a new GUI on a tilting, rotating 3-inch LCD preview screen, which runs at 921k dots and has 170-degree viewing angles. Nikon also preloads a number of special effects, which can be applied to both stills and video; the range includes selective colors, a “miniature effect” faux-tilt-shift, night vision, and more. HDR stills are also supported.

Nikon D5200 overview:

Elsewhere, there’s a 39-point AF system with auto scene recognition, a 100-6400 ISO range (expandable to 25,600), and 5fps burst photography mode. Inside is Nikon’s EXPEED 3 image processing engine.

Slap on the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, meanwhile, and you can remotely control the D5200 from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. It also supports reviewing photos stored on the camera’s memory card, with up to 49 foot range.

The Nikon D5200 goes on sale in the US later this month, priced at five cents short of $900. The WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter is priced at $74.96.

The 4k EOS-1D C offers a full-frame CMOS sensor, and can record video at 4,096 x 2,160 (24fps) in Motion JPEG. Putting it in perspective, the 1D utilizes about 3.8GB for every 60 seconds of recorded video. There’s Super 35mm Crop Mode and Canon Log Gamma. In terms of hardware, the 1D offers an integrated headphone port and HDMI with time code. The unit boasts dual DIGIC 5+ processors.

While the 1D isn’t available to most consumers yet, it has made its rounds, and as a result, there are a handful of nice test videos and images floating around online. The video below displays a variety of shooting situations from Untitled Film Works. The video was made to “explore the exciting possibilities of motion image photography” using the 1D.

The 1D is Canon’s first DSLR that offers 4k and full HD motion imaging on Compact Flash. The body is similar in weight and design to the 5D Mark II. Says Canon, “The EOS-1D C is designed to go where other 4K cameras cannot go – into hostile environments, into very cramped spaces, mounted on the end of extended jib arms, or embedded on-set.”

[via Engadget]

The 5200 features a DX-format CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 3-equivalent image processing engine. ISO ranges from 100 to 6400, and can be expanded up to an impressive 25,600. There’s a 39-point auto focus system to get clear shots, as well as a 2,016-pixel RGB sensor, perhaps the 5200′s most high-end feature.

With the 5200, you can shoot videos in up to full HD 1920 x 1080 60i/50i. There’s a mode called “Special Effects,” which features some effects for recorded videos. In addition, you’ll find a recording manual mode, allowing more advanced users to select the settings used when recording videos, such as shutter speed. The continuous shooting mode allows users to snap images at about 5fps and 3fps, depending on the shooting situation and preference.

Also announced are the Wireless Mobile Adapter WU-1a and the Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10/WR-T10 devices. The former allows users to share photographs and videos with “smart devices,” as well as view the camera’s display in real-time on a tablet or smartphone. As for the latter, the wireless remote control can be used to control the camera from distances and angles not typically supported by your ordinary IR remote.

Demand for cameras is actually mixed, Canon says, with different parts of its product range either struggling or  flying off shelves. Compact cameras continue to flail, “due to the stagnation of the global economy” it suggests, while interchangeable-lens cameras saw “robust growth in all regions.” However, the EOS Digital Rebel, 5D Mark III, and 60D all encountered lower sales than predicted.

Elsewhere in the product line, inkjet printers declined and laser printer demand leveled off; only multifunction devices were popular, with sales growing in the US and Europe.

Looking ahead, Canon warns that things may not change quickly. Interchangeable-lens cameras, such as its DSLRs, are tipped to slowly grow in demand, but compact cameras will need “high functionality and high added value” in order to draw consumer attention. Multifunction printers will grow steadily, the Company predicts, particularly in Japan and the US.

However, Canon has cut its full-year 2012 outlook predictions and now estimates a 0.7-percent decline in net sales, year-on-year, and a 5.9-percent decline in net income.

The Nikon 1 V2 has a 14.2MP CMOS sensor, and is part of the company’s Advanced Camera with Interchangeable Lens System. It offers “astoundingly rapid autofocus,” and can record full HD video. This camera can snap images up to 15fps while utilizing the autofocus tracking feature. The 1 V2 has a 3-inch LCD display, and a 1.4 million dot viewfinder.

Although the 1 V2 isn’t a DSLR, it seems like Nikon tried to give it that type of feel, effectively targeting an audience that wants to seem advanced while keeping things simple. According to Bo Kajiwara, VP of Marketing, Planning, and Customer Experience, “The new V2 [demonstrates] Nikon’s dedication to delivering a camera system that meets the needs of creative and expressive consumers looking for an easy-to-use camera that is portable enough to take on any life adventure.” Nothing completes the DSLR-like feel than the interchangable lens feature. ISO ranges from 160 to 6400.

The 1 V2 offers Enhanced Motion Snapshot Mode, which is a short 4-second slow-motion recording taken at the same time as a photograph. In the same vein, the camera also includes Advance Movie Mode, which allows photographers to record full HD video and snap high-resolution images at the same time. The 1 V2 will be available in the end of November with an SRP of $899.95, while the speedlight will be available in January with an SRP of $159.95.

[via Nikon]

The new firmware will support a maximum aperture of f/8, even when 5D Mark III is fitted with an extender and lens /8, with central cross-type AF. Currently, that’s only compatible with maximum apertures of up to f/5.6. The benefit will be autofocus even when working with distant subjects and using a sizable zoom lens.

In addition to uncompressed HD output for an external recorder, once updated the 5D Mark III will support external, real-time, on-site monitoring of HD video during its recording.

Canon’s new firmware for the EOS 5D Mark III will be released, free of charge, in April next year. It’ll be available either to download from the company’s support site and install manually, or owners will be able to take their camera to their nearest Factory Service Center to have it installed for them.

There’s 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering and 4.5fps continuous shooting, along with various preloaded “creative modes” including a built-in HDR photography option – combining three exposures of the same frame into a single image, without requiring post-processing on a computer – and a Multiple Exposure mode which can combine up to nine images.

Video is captured at 1080p Full HD resolution, with support for 30,24, and 25 fps, while 60fps and 50fps are supported in 720p mode. The camera also offers manual control over exposure and audio levels while recording.

On the back, there’s a 3-inch 1,040k dot VGA resolution LCD display, which promises 100-percent coverage during video recording, as well as a viewfinder. Inside, meanwhile, you get both a WiFi chip and GPS – two options most DSLRs would demand you add separately – which allow the EOS 6D to offload its photos and video to your computer, smartphone or tablet, or indeed be remotely controlled via the free Canon EOS Remote app for iOS and Android. Geotagged content can be subsequently shown on a map with details of where, exactly, it was captured.

The Canon EOS 6D will go on sale in December, priced at $2,099 body-only. It will also be offered as a kit, with Canon’s EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USZ zoom, for $2,899.

The same technology is used for 3D subject tracking, which Nikon says is also improved for smaller subjects. The Multi-CAM4800 AF system – borrowed from Nikon’s D4, just like the D600′s EXPEED 3 image processing engine – can be set to 9-, 21-, or 39-point coverage, and can handle a combined aperture up to f/8 with detection down to -1 EV. Meanwhile the 100-percent coverage viewfinder adds selection of different AF modes, so that you can keep the camera to your face but still see which you’ve selected.

Scale-wise, the 700 comes in at 760g (sans-battery, mind) and has magnesium alloy top/rear covers with weather-seals like the D800. It can shoot around 900 shots on a full charge, and takes twin SD cards (supporting SDXC and UHS-I), while there’s USB and HDMI outputs along with an optional WU-1b Mobile Adapter for shuttling off images wirelessly and remotely-controlling the D600 from your phone or tablet.

On the back there’s a 3.2-inch 921k-dot LCD with automatic brightness control, handy for using the D600′s integrated HDR photo mode and other in-camera editing tools. Full HD 1080p video can be recorded in 24p, 25p, and 30p, with the option of 60p, 50p, and 25p in 720p mode; clips are capped at 29 minutes 59 seconds, and there’s a stereo microphone input for audio.

The Nikon D600 DSLR goes on sale later this month, priced at $2,099.95 in the US and £1,955.99 in the UK body-only; it will also be offered as a kit with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $2,699.95 in the US and £2,443.99 in the UK. The WU-1b, meanwhile, will be $59.95 in the US and £64.99 in the UK.

That’s not the only thing that’s special about the A99. There’s a new BIONZ processor version, with ISO 50-25600 support, and 6fps burst mode (or 10fps in Tele-zoom high-speed mode). AF-D continuous autofocus, selectable AF range (handy if you really don’t want the camera to lock focus on something close-up), and a wealth of effects and style modes are present too.

As for video, that can be recorded at 24p/25p/50p/60p Full HD, again with continuous autofocus, and there’s real-time HD output via HDMI together with simultaneous storage to the twin memory card slots. Exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity and metering method, shutter speed, aperture and audio record levels can all be controlled during video recording, via a new “silent” multi-controller on the front of the A99, and there’s a headphone jack and optional XLR adapter box.

On the back, meanwhile, you get an XGA OLED Tru-Finder digital viewfinder with 100-percent coverage and a 1.2m LCD with three-way tilt. The body is weather-resistant and there’s support for remote operation and real-time image transfer.

As for lenses, there’s a new 400mm f2.8 G SSM II lens with zoom, and a new wide-aperture Carl Zeiss A-mount prime Planar T* f1.4 ZA SSM expected to debut in Spring 2013. Sony also offers a VG-C99AM vertical grip which can accommodate two extra batteries to augment that in the A99 itself; they can be swapped during video recording with no interruption to the clip.

The Sony Alpha A99 will drop in November, priced at $2,799.95 body-only.

The difference between the two cameras is the absence of an anti-aliasing filter in the K-5 IIs, which makes it good for landscape-style shorts where detail is paramount and distortion less likely. Otherwise, both get a custom shake-reduction mechanism which shifts the CMOS – by approximately three shutter steps – to avoid blur, and 7fps burst shooting for up to 30 shots.

The viewfinder supports 100-percent field of view, while the body is made of magnesium alloy and stainless steel; the body is dustproof and weather-resistant, as well as resilient to temperatures as low as 14-degrees Fahrenheit. There’s a digital level tucked inside too, and a battery good for up to 980 shots on a single charge.

The Pentax K-5 II will go on sale in October, priced at $1,199.95 body-only, or $1,349.95 with the DA 18-55mm WR zoom, or finally $1,549.95 with the DA 18-135mm WR zoom. As for the K-5 IIs, that will also hit in October, priced at $1,299.95 body-only.

This camera has been shown off by Sony in a hands-on video that you’ll be able to have a look at below. What you’ll be seeing here is the camera handled by Sony’s own with full features shown off in a 5-minute segment. This device works with PlayMemories Camera apps to make your editing and sharing of photos easy as can be.

This device is ready to work with a DSRL-seeking citizens and makes the case for next-level photos with an amazing 99 phase-detect AF points combined with a 25-area contrast system – that’s the Fast Hybrid AF coming up to surprise your senses. This device has a flip-screen as well as a front-facing self-portrait mode for you social network shooters. This device’s LCD is also quite bright and lovely in all conditions.

This devices’ 16.1-megapixel sensor works with ISO 25,600 and is made to work perfectly sharply with this mid-range mirrorless beast. This device will be popping up in black, silver, or white color combinations and will be released in mid-October. You’ll find the camera priced at $650 without the standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens or for $750 with the lens included in the box.

This device still appears to be following reports from earlier this year in June with a massive 24.7-megapixel FX sensor heading things up. Inside you’ll also find a 39-point autofocus system as well as ISO maxing out at a massive Hi-2 ISO 25,600 (and a regular range of 100-6400). This device will also almost certainly be able to record 1080p video at 30 frames per second – as all good modern cameras should.

The D600 is currently set to bring on a 3.2″ LCD on the back as well as HDMI output if you want to watch your media directly from the device on your HDTV. The body of this device is being tipped as having water-sealed protection – great for splashy environments. Inside you’ll find a built-in AF motor, no GPS(!), and of course you’ll be using rechargeable Li-ion batteries inside (EN-EL15).

The specifications here come from a list reported by Nikon Rumors and has changed somewhat from the first time the camera was “revealed” in a leak. Information from a new post from that same site revealed the release date as September 13th from reliable sources speaking with the editors there – and generally they can be trusted about these things.

Stay tuned as Nikon ups the ante with low costs and high power this Fall!

The idea is to provide the best video capabilities possible in a full-frame DSLR while still offering great photography performance. The A99 is said to be more mature than the A77, with much better video and a faster operating speed, and Sony is also hoping to tempt users with well thought out accessories and “clean image quality.”

The hot shoe, flash light, and battery grip have all been designed with film making in mind. Filmmakers should find it easier to swap out the necessary accessories, and the redesigned battery grip should allow for easier video shoots. All of this has been achieved with the help of filmmakers and professional photographers, with Sony reportedly approaching such individuals two years ago to better understand what the camera should offer.

Specs for the Sony A99 are said to include a 24-megapixel sensor, with the camera capable of shooting ISO 100-25,600, expandable down to 50 and all the way up to 102,500. It’s unclear when Sony intends to release the camera, but it could make a debut at the Photokina trade show in September.

[via EOS HD]

Although the target segment might be new, that doesn’t mean Canon isn’t clear on who, exactly, it comprises. The EOS M is ”for people who are interested in photography and want to take better images, but don’t know, or don’t want to know about shutter speeds, aperture and so on” Parry explained.

For that audience, Canon has borrowed liberally from smartphone and tablet UIs, introducing pinch-zoom and swiping gestures to the EOS M’s 3-inch touchscreen LCD. It also offers a Scene Intelligent Auto mode which basically takes the thought out of all shooting scenarios.

However, while the EOS M might end up stuck in automatic mode more often than not, it’s not to say that the camera can’t manage more flexibility. There’s full control over the hybrid AF system and a native ISO range of 100-12,800 (extendable to 25,600), while the stereo microphone has 64-step user-adjustable audio to go with its 1080p Full HD video recording.

If those photography-keen but tech-shy buyers want to get their hands on the EOS M when it hits shelves in October, they might want to order sooner rather than later, though. Retailers are already warning that Canon’s first wave of stock is unlikely to satisfy even pre-orders, never mind those who decide they want the mirrorless camera at the last-minute.

The company says that until suffering the issue were manufactured in a 16 day period between May 31st and June 15th. The rubber manufacturer supplying the grips seems to have used a higher rubber accelerator than normal, resulting in the chemical reaction when exposed to high temperatures or humidity. Zinc bis is also deposited on the grips as a result, which may lead to an allergic skin reaction for some users.

Canon say that they’ll begin swapping out any units that suffer from the issue. To check if your camera is affected, you’ll have to consult your serial number to see if the sixth digit is 1. After you input the full serial number into Canon’s online tool, you’ll be told whether your camera is affected or not. If it is, the company will send out a free replacement in the next couple of weeks.

[via Gizmodo]

The Vimeo clip isn’t the full 4K, however, instead encoded down to 1080p/24 H.264 from 4K/24 MJPEG. The footage is recorded at 8 bit 4:2:0, and a 32GB SD card can hold a grand total of eight minutes of footage. EOSHD doesn’t seem overly impressed with the native 4K video output, saying it’s a little on the soft side and lacking what other 4K video has. Still, for a camera of this size, it’s still very good, with EOSHD noting the video is a big step up from video found on other DSLRs.

There’s also the fact the camera this was pulled from is still an early prototype, and the footage hasn’t been color timed at all. The final product, and resulting tweaks, may yield video that looks completely different. EOSHD does mention though that Canon has used “a strong anti-aliasing filter … to prevent as much moire and aliasing as possible.” You can peek the video for yourself below, and EOSHD has some 1:1 crops of the untouched 4K footage on its site plus a very short 4K video sample.

[via Engadget]

Yasuo Takeuchi, a senior executive managing officer at Olympus, said: “We understand we need to consider an increase in capital as one of our key management issues. The main premise is to fully preserve our Olympus brand.” Reports indicate that the ailing camera maker is currently in talks with another company for a ¥50 billion yen (~$629 million) cash injection.

Sony is currently rumored to be that company, and if the deal moves ahead it would leave Sony as the top shareholder in Olympus, with a stake totalling more than 10%. Olympus has faced financial troubles ever since it was discovered that the company hid ¥117.7 billion (~$1.48 billion) in losses that date back all the way to the 90s.

[via City AM]

Continuous shooting of up to 5fps is suported, and there’s a new autofocus system with a nine-point all cross-type sensor array; the T4i also gets a new Hybrid CMOS AF mode which can be used when shooting either stills or video in Live View mode. The touchscreen can be used to tap subjects in Live View, and optionally set to instantly shoot off a frame as soon as they’re touched.

As for video, that’s recorded in HD with a new, quieter AF servo for less noise in the shot. Canon expects that to work well with a new lens targeted at videographers, the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, with image stabilization that the company promises can even smooth out footage shot while walking. The other new lens, the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, is a super-slim pancake less than an inch thick, targeting those who want to be able to slip the T4i into a (large) pocket.

Other features include in-camera HDR like the larger EOS D5 Mark III, support for Canon’s GPS dongle accessory, an intelligent auto mode, and multi-shot noise reduction, which can be used to combine multiple photos to reduce grain.

The Canon EOS Rebel T4i will go on sale at the end of June, priced at $849.99 body-only. It will be available as a bundled with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens kit for $949.99, while a Movie Kit bundle will be $1199 with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

Meanwhile, the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens and the new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM will each be sold separately at the end of June, priced at $199.99 and $549.99 respectively.

The T4i is listed as having an 18 megapixel sensor, possibly the same one found in the current T3i, as well as a 3-inch one million dot touchscreen LCD. ISO will range from 100-12,800, and is expandable to 25,600. A Live View mode will be on offer, and there will be a constant 9 point cross-type autofocus during Live View and video recording. Video is served up using H.264 and can be captured up to 1080p/30, with 24fps and 25fps modes too.

Naturally, you’ll be able to shoot all your photos to an SDHC or SDXC memory card in either JPEG or RAW formats. The total weight of the camera (without a lens attached) is 520 grams, with battery life rated at around 440 shots when using only the viewfinder, 180 shots when using Live View, and about 1 hour and 40 minutes of video recording. If the rumors are true, keep an eye out for an official announcement tomorrow.

[via Peta Pixel]

As for the crucial specs, they’re comparable to what you would find from competitors – a 16.28 megapixel sensor, ISO 100 – 25600, 1/6000 shutter speed, and 1080p video recording at 24, 25, and 30 frames a second. A high speed burst mode is included which captures six photos per second, and the glass pentaprism ensures you have a 100% field of view.

How much will you be paying for this particularly DSLR? $849.95 for the body only, or $899.95 for a kit which includes a 18-55mm zoom lens. In addition, there’s a 50mm f/1.8 telephoto lens that will set you back $250. All options should be available to pick up starting from July.

There are two versions here, N3 and E3, each depending on which kind of camera you’ve got. You’ll need to download the ioShutter iPhone app to make it all work, and from there you’ve got a perfect combination – as Photojojo describes: “DSLR + iPhone = Perfect. Bacon + camera? Hmm.” Have a peek at this accessory in the gallery you see here:

You’ve got a timer, bulb modes, a lovely iPhone touch-screen interface, motion trigger on your command, and sound trigger and time-lapse modes as well. The devices this setup works with are many – but they’re not 100% complete on the entire world of DSLRs! Have a peek at these lists and choose your destiny:

N3 is compatible with Canon cameras 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 5D, 7D, EOS 1D X, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1Ds MARK II, EOS-1Ds, EOS-1D Mark III, EOS-1D MARK II, EOS-1D MARK IIn, EOS-1D, EOS 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, EOS D60 (2002) EOS D30 (2000), EOS 3 and EOS 1V.

E3 is compatible with Canon G1X, G10, G11, G12, 60D, 1000D, 1100D, 600D, 100D, 550D, 500D, 450D, 400D, 350D, 300D, EOS Digital Rebel series, Kiss F, X5, X4, X3, X50, XS, Elan II/ IIE, Elan 7/7E, Rebel Ti, T1i, T2i, Pentax K5, K7, Super, K100D, D110D, *ist Ds2, +ist D, +ist Ds, *ist, *ist DL, Samsung GX-20, GX-10, GX-1L, GX-1S, Hasselblad H1, H2, H3, H4, Contax 645.

Check out the gear today at Photojojo’s online shop and pick one up right this second. Then made sure to hit our [Photojojo portal] for more awesome camera accessories action.

The NEX-F3 has many of the features that we saw in the leaks last month: a 16.1 megapixel sensor, 18-55mm lens, 180-degree tilting screen, pop-up flash in the body, and 1080p/24 video recording. The camera is designed to replace the NEC-C3 which will reportedly be phased out in the near future. It’s not as fast as the NEX-5N, but otherwise has a similar feature set with a 1/4000 shutter speed and a max ISO of 16,000. A word of warning though: there’s no external charger, and you have to send power to the camera over microUSB. A full charge apparently takes around five hours.

As for the Alpha SLT-A37, it also features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, 2.7-inch screen, 16,000 ISO, 1080p/60i and 1080p/24 video recording, and comes with a 18-55mm lens. Sony has added a telephoto 18-135mm lens option too. A 15-point autofocus system makes sure that everything is in focus, and the camera features the same Bionz processor found in the Sony Alpha A77.

Both the NEX-F3 and SLT-A37 will cost $599.99. The NEX-F3 will be available in black, white, or silver this June, with a 18-200mm lens coming in July. The SLT-A37 also drops in June, with the price increasing to $799.99 if you want the 18-135mm lens included in the kit.

[via The Verge]

The primary reason to move to robotically-assisted production is the reduction of labor costs, which is why it’s so popular in the automaker and appliance industries. But there’s a cultural element as well, according to Japan Daily Press. They report that part of Canon’s drive comes from keeping up Japan’s image as “a nation of technological advancement”. While other companies are taking up robotic assembly as a means of moving high-paying jobs to china and other nations, Canon says that it will train its employees for new types of work and avoid eliminating a single job.

The change should allow Canon to produce its cameras and lenses at a cheaper price point, something that every photographer should be happy with. The 5D Mark III retails for $3500 for just the body, a significant step up from the previous generation even considering its advances in features and specs. More options for more consumer and pro photographers should be welcome.

Nikon has now admitted that there’s a problem with the cameras in a statement to PDN Online, saying that it has received complaints from a “small number” of D4/D800 owners. The company says it’s looking into a permanent fix for the issue, but in the meantime there is a temporary resolution.

To immediately resolve this issue, users can turn off both the ‘Highlights’ and ‘RGB Histogram’ display options in the ‘Playback Display Options’ sub-menu found in the ‘Playback’ menu. Nikon apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused users.

That’s not the only problem that the D800 seems to suffer from. Fstoppers shed light on an issue with the LCD, saying that it was constantly out of focus. Even after sending the camera in for repair, the problem was still present, and Nikon has admitted that “a run of D800s have an issue with viewfinder alignment.”

[via Nikon Rumors]

The NEX-F3 does seem to have some notable additions that make it stand out from the other NEX cameras. There’s a pop-up flash built into the camera, a nice change from the optional accessory you had to buy for the C3 and 5N. A 180-degree tilting screen is found on the back of the camera, and the DPRevew forum poster who shared the images says there’s a new “peaking level” feature, designed to help with manual focus issues.

It looks like the F3 will also include the same lens found on the C3, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 glass, but details other than that are scarce. There’s no word on when we can expect to see Sony’s new offering, although we’re going to take a stab in the dark and say you’ll probably see it sometime over the summer.

[via Engadget]

Nikon will position the D600 as an “entry level” full frame camera, so price wise it should be a lot cheaper than the D800, which currently costs around $3,000. The D600 is said to have dual SD card slots, an Auto DX crop mode, an in-camera RAW editor, and possibly GPS integration.

There won’t be an HDR feature as is found on other Nikon cameras, but there will be a new external battery grip. The camera is tipped to launch this summer. although as always these specs and rumors should be taken with the necessary serving of salt. As for the Nikon D800, it’s been giving the Canon 5D Mark III a run for its money recently, besting it in low-light performance as well as video recording.

Nikon also recently introduced the D3200, a budget DSLR with a 24.2 megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording, and the ability to remotely control the camera with smartphones, provided you have the optional wireless add-on.

[via Nikon Rumors]

“Customer satisfaction remains Canon’s top priority and we would like to apologise to our EOS 5D Mark III customers for any inconvenience cause” a company spokesperson told TechRadar. No estimated date for the resumption of shipping was available.

The decision is the latest in a string of embarrassing incidents marring the EOS 5D Mark III launch for Canon. The light leak issue – where LED backlighting from the LCD display on the top of the camera seeps in through the casing and impacts the exposure – comes as independent testing of the Mark III suggests that not only is it only a minor improvement over the Mark II, but still several steps behind its arch-rival, the Nikon D800.

Canon is undoubtedly taking the right route in addressing the flaw, and with supplies of the $3,500 camera already constrained as it was, the number of frustrated owners in the wild is likely to be relatively small. We’re now waiting to hear whether Canon in other countries follows the UK and Canada lead.

Update: Canon USA tells SlashGear that it will not be suspending shipments of the 5D Mark III, unlike its counterparts in Canada and the UK.

DxO Labs’ DxOMark testing looks at three distinct abilities of a camera: color depth (“portrait”), dynamic range (“landscape”), and low-light ISO (“sports”). Those three factors are then combined into an overall score for easier comparison between models.

The EOS 5D Mark III scores 81 overall, up two points from its predecessor. Both color depth and low-light ISO performance are improved, though the Mark III actually scores worse on dynamic range. However, the Nikon D800 scores 95 overall, fourteen points clear of Canon’s score, with a better low-light ISO rating, better color depth performance and better dynamic range.

The full testing goes into more detail – Canon’s camera does better than the D800 at higher ISOs, for instance – and it’s worth noting that DxO Labs only looks at RAW shots and ignores the in-camera JPEG conversions. Canon has argued that the Mark III is particularly better on that front than the Mark II, though the sort of pro-photographers who might be interested in this sort of side-by-side testing are likely to do their own RAW to JPEG conversions rather than leave it to their DSLR.

Undoubtedly, though, the biggest impact for any photographer on the shots they produce is their own skillset: someone who knows their stuff will be able to squeeze better results out even a mediocre camera than a novice with a top-flight Canon or Nikon. Still, the arguments between Canon fans and Nikon fans are unlikely to go away anytime soon.

[via CNET]

An ISO range of 100 to 6400 is possible, along with a high of ISO 12,800 for extreme low-light shots, and there’s 11 point autofocus. New photographers can take advantage of the D3200′s Guide Mode, walking them through selecting a shooting mode, tweaking settings and getting the best of their shots; there’s also six Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-Up or Night Portrait.

Video is filmed with full focus and a choice of manual or automatic exposure control. Connectivity includes an HDMI output and a stereo microphone input, while the display is a 3-inch, 921k dot LCD panel. Basically, you’re getting more megapixels and broader ISO support than the Nikon D3100.

The Nikon D3200 will go on sale in late April, priced at $699.95 in either black or red, as a kit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR image stabilization lens. The WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter will arrive in late May, priced at $59.95, along with the Android control app at the same time. Nikon says a version for iPhone and iPad is expected in fall 2012.

The new EOS-1D C Digital SLR can record video in 4K 4096 x 2160-pixel resolution or in Full HD 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution. It features an 19.1-megapixel full-frame 24mm x 36mm Canon CMOS sensor with the ability to record 8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG 4L video. ISO goes as high as 25600 for exceptional image quality for motion picture recording even in low-light conditions.

Canon’s two digital cinematography cameras, the Cinema EOS C500 and the Cinema EOS C500 PL are designed for industries that require top notch picture quality such as in premium Hollywood films. They are both capable of capturing 4K resolution video to be outputted uncompressed RAW for external recording.

Lastly, four new EF Cinema zoom lenses will work with the Cinema EOS C500 digital cinematography camera to deliver 4K resolution images, while a new 4K display technology will provide a solution to previewing these high-resolution images for a complete professional workflow in 4K.

The Canon EOS-1D C will feature a 18.2 megapixel full-frame sensor, and will record at a 4096×2160 resolution. Video is captured as 8-bit 4:2:2 MJPEG at 24fps, although it can also record regular 1080p at 24/60fps if you’re pressed for space. In terms of ISO, the camera can jump to 25,600 in video mode.

As for the C500, it requires a dedicated external recorder, but can output RAW video. There are two RAW modes: 4096×2960, and 3840×2160. You’ll be able to capture 10-bit 4:4:4 video at 60fps with both modes. If you want to shoot at the higher 120fps rate, you’ll need to drop the resolution down to 4096×1080. The C500 also comes with dual CompactFlash slots, but you’ll only be able to record 1080p to those.

In terms of pricing, you’ll be looking to pay around $15,000 for the EOS-1D C. The C500 doesn’t have pricing just yet, and in fact is still under development, but is expected to be more expensive than the $16,000 C300. Both cameras are expected to ship by the end of 2012.

[via Engadget]

Canon’s exact changes may not make much sense if you’re not familiar with night sky photography. According to the company, “the improved infrared-blocking filter is a modification suited specifically toward astronomy enthusiasts to achieve a hydrogen-alpha light sensitivity that is approximately three times higher than that of a normal Canon DSLR camera.” The end result is “a 20-percent higher transmittance of Hydrogen Alpha line, or H α wavelength, allowing astronomers to capture crisp, clear images of reddish, diffuse nebulae.”

On the back is a 3-inch, 1,040,000 dot LCD display with a twisting, rotating mount; Canon also bundles its AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Video Cable, pushing a Live View image to a nearby TV for communal gazing. That Live View mode has been modified to suit the EOS 60Da, too, with a Silent Shooting feature for cutting out shutter-induced vibration.

A new noise reduction system promises to make ISO speeds up to 6400 (expandable to 12800) more usable, and there’s nine-point autofocus, full manual controls, and RAW, JPEG, and RAW+JPEG save options. In the box is the RA-E3 Remote Controller Adapter, for using external timers with longer intervals in addition to consecutive timed exposures for eventual combination. Finally, an AC adapter kit for powering the EOS 60Da from the mains is bundled too.

Canon isn’t expecting the EOS 60Da to show up with every retailer, and in fact the specialized camera will be only on sale at certain locations. It should hit those shelves this month, priced at $1,499.

Nikon UK has promised that those customers who pre-ordered any of the three cameras prior to March 24 will have the incorrect price honored. “We know that there has been strong consumer interest in these products and a high level of pre-orders placed with retailers” the company said in a statement today. “Nikon will be honouring the original prices to retailers on all customer pre-orders placed before March 24th 2012.”

With immediate effect, however, the D800 will now be £2,599.99, an increase of £200 over the originally confirmed price. The D800E will be £2,899.99, £210 more than initially indicated. The news has already frustrated would-be owners, who have accused Nikon of taking advantage of the strong demand for the cameras by pumping up the cost.

Nikon D4 hands-on:

The company cited “a local internal systems error” for the pricing gaffe, but did not explain any further. According to earlier reports, the D4 will be arriving on March 15 while the D800 and D800E will follow on come March 22 and April 12 respectively.

[via Amateur Photographer]

The new gapless microlens design offers an 8-channel readout that doubles the transfer speed between sensor and imaging processor. Meanwhile, there’s 61-point AF and up to a crazy 102,400 ISO. The shutter release is certainly faster – you can hear the difference in speed between the new 5D MkIII and the old model. There’s full hardware specifications in our announcement round-up here.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Unboxing:

We’ll be putting the EOS 5D Mark III through its paces over the coming week before making a final judgement, but early impressions are very positive. In the shot below, the edited jpeg shows the difference between full resolution against cropped:

The image below, meanwhile, is a full frame shot unedited from the camera in jpeg format. Click for full-sized:

As for video, we’ve been experimenting with the 5D Mark III’s 720p HD video output, as that’s generally the best balance between web-friendly and quality. Again, the following clip is unedited and straight from the camera, and was filmed hand-held:

5D Mark III Sample Video (720p):

We’re hugely excited about a camera that’s already shaping up to be the best prosumer model around, and we know we’re not alone on that front. Expect the full SlashGear review soon!

This camera isn’t for the faint at heart, and neither is the price. If you have a B&H around, like the store in New York City you could have one today, otherwise you might have to settle for overnight shipping and get one from their website. The price listed above, showing as $4,299 is bundled with a 25-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens. Toss that in your camera bag and you’ll be set for multiple occasions, not to mention the camera can handle low light situations like a champion.

Even though the 5D Mark III has a lower megapixel rating than something like the Nikon D800, the Canon offers a 61-point high density auto-focusing capability and extremely high ISO sensitivity, allowing for amazing low light shots like mentioned above and more. For the full rundown on how awesome this camera really is, and all the video recording capabilities stop by our 5D Mark III announcement post. Head to B&H to get your own today!

[via Engadget]