Jul 11
Sometimes Windows users have all the fun. Look at this video of Phil Torrone of Make Magazine testing out this Logitech web cam. This thing is a hoot! If only the software was available for the Mac.
Jul 10
Nikon is releasing a new DSLR which is essentially an update to the D2X. The D2XS sports a few new features like:
- Electronic viewfinder masking when using High Speed Crop
- Colour Matrix Metering II adapted for use in High Speed Crop
- New wide angle TFT monitor
- New longer life battery
- New Black and White mode
- Adobe RGB Colour space available in all three Colour Modes
- Additional Custom Curve options
- Extra 1/3 step ISO boost settings
- Refinements to Auto focus performance
- New in camera Trim function
- Modified Auto ISO control
- Extra options for the Function Button
- Extended continuous shooting
- New Menu GUI color scheme
- Image Comment, number of characters increased.
- Save/Load settings between multiple D2Xs cameras, additional settings in EXIF
- Simplified settings management
- Image Authentication system compatible
- Battery warning during Mirror Up
- Additional GPS information
- Modified USB portwith new USB Cable Clip included
Read the press release after the jump.
I can’t say I’m all that impressed by the new features, especially since many of these will be incorporated into a firmware update for the D2X coming this fall. I mean, it’s not enough for me to dump what I have already and buy this one. On the other hand, when I do get the chance to buy another D2X, maybe it’ll be cheaper since the D2Xs will be replacing it. I don’t know.
But I do love Nikon.
Jul 10
Joby has released a larger version of their gorillapod that can be used by larger digital cameras and DSLRs.
I own the smaller version of this and have it attached to my Canon SD450 and it is one great little tripod. Easy to carry and pack away, it comes in handy when I need to stabilize by little camera for long exposures or self-inclusive family portraits. This tripod can grip onto almost anything.
I’m going to assume the larger gorrilapod is stronger and bigger in order to hold larger cameras. The price is right, so I’ll probably be getting one. In fact, maybe I’ll get a few because if they are strong enough to hold cameras, they are probably strong enough to hold secure my Nikon Speedlights too.
I’m going to order them now… On your way then.
Jul 10
Nikon has released a demo version of its new NEF RAW processing program, Nikon Capture NX.
It has a radical new interface and a very unusual (and intriguing) method to do localized adjustments to Nikon RAW NEF files. Download the 30 day demo here (60+ meg file, Mac version). Info about the program can be found here and a preview by Ben Long can be read here.
Read on for the press release.
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