If you are concerned with digital camera image quality, the newly announced DXOMark website is a must-visit place. They analyze RAW sensor data instead of RGB images generated from a RAW converter to evaluate the actual performance of the sensor, bypassing the noise reduction and other processing of RAW converters. Read More…
Wow! I like these red machines. They are completely modular so you can upgrade any part of the system. They come with all kinds of different mounts, including Canon and Nikon, so you can use the lenses you already have. Some can do 100+ frames per second. You can choose sensors from 4.9MP all the way to 261MP (sensor size from 10.1×5.35mm to 186×55mm).
These are not ordinary DSLR cameras but high performance digital cinema cameras. Some are priced within reach of prosumers, others will cost you the price of a luxury car.
Find out more at: http://www.red.com/.
Posted in News on November 13th, 2008. No Comments.
Camera and lens maker Sigma has acquired Foveon, the developer of the Foveon X3 image sensor. The sensor had a lot of promises but it didn’t really turn into any meaningful market advantages for Sigma, who used it in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR camera and the Sigma DP-1 compact camera. Read More…
Posted in News on November 11th, 2008. No Comments.
Someone claimed that a Nikon representative disclosed some details of the upcoming Nikon MX format DSLR camera. I had to say it is not very credible but for the interestingness, here are the juicy pieces:
- November 20th announcement and early December availability
- Larger than full frame (FX) sensor with more than 24 megapixel
- Crop mode more than 12 megapixel (with FF lens?)
- New lenses that also work on FF body
- D700 size and price
The timing seems to be consistent with another rumor we reported earlier. Perhaps it is true?
Posted in Rumors on November 9th, 2008. No Comments.
Nikon has posted sample video excerpts from its upcoming Creative Lighting System DVD, titled “A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting”. According to Nikon press release, the DVD will be available starting November 1, 2008, and can be obtained online at the Nikon Mall (www.nikonmall.com) or at authorized Nikon dealers for an estimated selling price of $39.95.
Nikon D700 and D3 are great full frame (FX) DSLR cameras for their solid build quality and low light capability. However there are people who want or need high pixel density, especially when both Canon and Sony now have high pixel density (>20 megapixel) full frame DSLR cameras in the market.
According to a “reliable” (it is up to you for the meaning of this word) source, a high pixel count (Would it be 24 megapixel?) full frame pro DSLR will be announced in approximately 45 days. That’s just a week before the Christmas! Perfect timing for a New Year’s wish list.
Nikon released a new DVD titled “A hands-on guide to creative lighting”. The DVD, priced at $39.95, will be available at NikonMall and authorize Nikon dealers from November 1, 2008. Here is the full press release. Read More…
This is not totally new. I have seen it mentioned at several places by various people. Now engadget has picked up the story. Is it a digital rangefinder? Digital medium format? It appears to have a larger sensor, which may be the rumored Nikon MX format.
Posted in Rumors on October 3rd, 2008. No Comments.
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