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A new J2 from Nikon, Canon rumoured super megapixel and a replacement for the G12, maybe. Canon updates firmware on new series II super telephotos and a screenshot of the D600 LCD is leaked. Dan Chung shoots the Olympics using only an iPhone 4S and a pair of Canon binoculars. Khalil Karim's thoughts on the OM-D E-5 and my own review of Sony's RX100.
DP Review has an in-depth review up on the D3200. Grudge match between D4 and 1Dx - really does this matter? Canon's 800/5.6 mounts up fine on EOS-M with EF adapter. Canon to release new tilt shift lenses in 2013, a 45mm and a 90mm. Is a new 100-400L lens coming? Price drops have started on 5D Mk III bodies in the US. More rumoured specs for the entry level full frame from Canon. Tokina is now shipping their 11-16/2.8 DX-II lens for Nikon. Leica has updated the firmware on the M9. Sony has announced a new XDCAM, the PMW-200 targeted at serious videographers. Sony has announced a new Alpha series 55-300 zoom. Petapixel review discovers that cheap crappy filters impact Image Quality. Steve Huff reviews the Sony RX100 and likes it so much he buys it.
Nikon has a fix for the D800 focus issue and announces an 800/5.6 Rumoured specs for the Canon EOS M, another full frame, news on the CP900 and an alleged new 50mm. Rob Galbraith shutters Digital Photo Insights, Tamron patents new lenses, Sony debuts the RX100 and Lumix the LX-7 and Sigma announces pricing on the 180/3.5 macro. Lexar says that they will do XQD cards. Nik updates HDR Efex Pro to v2, Bowens has new video lights and ASMP releases an awesome model release app. More news segments and a slam at PDN's PIX.
This episode I touch on new firmware for the Nikon D4, updates on grip issues with the T4i, problems for the S100 and other Canon news. I close with a quick review of the Joe McNally One Light Two Light tour event.
This episode I note firmware updates for Nikon as well as the availability of two new lenses. We hit the Canon rumours as usual and confirm last episode's rumour of new firmware for the 7D. I share a story on how SD cards can cripple performance on the 5D MK III and touch on the state of the 1Dx and DP Review's samples from the 40/2.8. I refer to a month old story about the power of photographer and blogger support, check the updates from Apple, Ricoh and Leica and talk about the Fuji X lens roadmap. I close with a list of books and a web site recommended by Joe McNally.
This episode we look at lens and sensor information from Nikon, touch on some firmware updates from Canon, reveal that the 1Dx actually exists and discuss the rumoured Canon mirrorless. There's a quick not about the M mount adapter for the X-Pro 1 and news of the release of ACD See Pro for Mac. We close with a review of the Lastolite Joe McNally Triflash.
This episode I look at news and rumours from Nikon starting with leaked pictures of the apparently real D600. Nikon looks ready to release a second firmware upgrade for the D800 and announces two new lenses. Canon has updated Digital Photo Professional to support the new Rebel T4i and STM lenses and shows a patent for a 14-24. Canon Japan announces a release date for the 1Dx. Sigma updates their walking around zoom and Schneider Kreuznach announces intent to build micro 4/3 lenses. Leica announces fall availability of new lenses for the S series and Apple announces a MacBook Pro with retina display. We close with a synopsis of my written review of Westcott's ICE Light.
This episode I look version one of Photostitcher and more details of limitations photographing at the summer Olympics. I then have some quick news from Nikon. I share rumours about the coming v2 firmware for the Canon 7D.Most of the episode is focused around this past week's announcements from Canon of the 4Ti/650D and the new STM lenses. I close with a review of the Think Tank Airport Accelerator backpack
This episode I look at the court decision around the ASMP and Google, check in on Leica and refer you to Steve Huff. I'm surprised at the market value of IKEA's cardboard camera and relate a funny story about a stolen iPhone. Then I suggest a couple of web articles, one from Pixiq on hyper-focal distance and one from Petapixel on the photography of Jack Robinson. Next I cover news and rumours from Canon and Nikon, hit the updates from Adobe and close with a joint review of the Gary Fong Lightsphere and the Stroboframe.
In this episode, I look at news from Canon, the new 75/1.8 from Olympus, news and rumours from Nikon, provide a quick Leica update, recommend the Apple Camera Raw update, advise on DxO Optics Pro 7.5, touch on the NEX Proshop Shadow Shoe, discuss a WTO appeal on DSLR video duration and offer up a hands-on with the Fuji X Pro 1. Sponsored by Daytripper Television
This EpisodeNikon G1X competitor? Nikon drops XQD cards from the D4 packaging D800 wins the Camera Grand Prix 2012 Award Canon wins lens of the year for the 8-15/4L Rumours about the EOS 650D/T4i Canon 200/2 800/5.6 make noises on 5D Mk III Joe McNally and David Hobby suggest grids for hot shoe flash Sony announces the NEX-F3 and new E mount 18-200/3.5-6.3 Fuji announces WCL-X100 WA adapter REVIEW : Honl Flash modifiers
This episode, we touch on updated rumours on the D600, look at Nikon's financials and the DP Review in-depth on the D800. Then we chat about a new RC of Adobe Camera Raw and touch on Adobe's subscription service. Then we spend the bulk of the podcast on the Leica announcements on May 10th including the V-Lux 40, the X2 and the M-Monochrom. We close with film news from Canon.
This Episode we discuss the rumoured Sony NEX-F3, look at the Nikon D800/e D4 Lockup Fix, an Ikelite Housing for the D800/D800e, some released Nikon Lens Patents, a Nikon Battery Recall, check out News from Adobe, the Trigger Trap Remote, some new Travel Backpacks from Think Tank, Canon Lens Patents and potential Canon mirrorless specs. We have news for the 5d Mk III, the DP review on the OM-D, our first look at the Tamron 24-70/2.8VC, updates from Fuji and the release of the new Mamiya Lead Credo digital backs
This episode we look at the new D3200 and 28/1.8 from Nikon, consider DxOMarks rating of the D800 sensor, touch on Luminous Landscape's comparison of the D800 and D800e, quick look the 5D Mk III, check out 645 Pro for iPhone, consider more rumours and share vendor updates
In this episode we cover news from Canon and Nikon, talk about a Leica sensor shortage, check out Lensbaby for mirrorless, empathize with Instagram fans, look at a cool Kickstarter project and have a short review on BlackRapid camera straps.
The Photo Video Guy Podcast is created for photographic and videographic enthusiasts featuring news, reviews, tips and tricks and is the audio companion to thephotovideoguy.ca and thephotovideoguy.com web sites. This Episode
Canon News Nikon News Fuji News Fuji X Pro 1 Review by Steve Huff Photo Changes to Flickr Tamron News Night Photography with Starwalk
The Photo Video Guy Podcast is created for photographic and videographic enthusiasts featuring news, reviews, tips and tricks and is the audio companion to thephotovideoguy.ca and thephotovideoguy.com web sites. This episode we look at news from Nikon, Canon and Leica, review Photoshop World, talk about new software from Adobe and discuss firmware updates
The Photo Video Guy Podcast is created for photographic and videographic enthusiasts featuring news, reviews, tips and tricks and is the audio companion to thephotovideoguy.ca and thephotovideoguy.com web sites.
Olympus OM-D EM-5 Zeiss 15mm Nikon 1 Lens Patent Camera Raw Update from Apple DSLR Guru Special Offer Lightroom 4 Bundles Nikon D4 Special Gift Bye bye D3X M10 in May? Pixma Pro 1 Reviewed at dpreview.com Sony SLT-A57 New sensor for Fuji X10 X-S1 Tilt and Shift on the D800 REVIEW : Air Parrot
The Photo Video Guy Podcast is created for photographic and videographic enthusiasts featuring news, reviews, tips and tricks and is the audio companion to thephotovideoguy.ca and thephotovideoguy.com web sites.
Review coming on Fuji X-Pro 1 Amazon US updates Nikon availability New Filmpack from DXO Gone - D700s in Canada Not the iPad 3 DP Review Mobile Site ACR 6.7 RC 5D Mk III availability Lightroom 4 released New courses from Kelby Training Canon Lens Patent released D4 Field Imptessions REVIEW : Really Right Stuff BH-55
The Photo Video Guy Podcast is created for photographic and videographic enthusiasts featuring news, reviews, tips and tricks and is the audio companion to thephotovideoguy.ca and thephotovideoguy.com web sites. This Episode The long awaited Canon 5d Mark III Canon 600 EX RT Canon WFT-E7A Canon GP-E2 Canon 1D X availability Nikon D700 Price Drop Adobe Photoshop Touch Awesome Camera Software Updates REVIEW : Think Tank Retrospective 5
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