06/20/2011 - Nikon D400 Rumor: 24Mp Sony Sensor: NR is speculating that the D400 may be based on a rumored 24mp sensor that may appear in a rumored Sony Alpha A77 camera (expected in July).
While Nikon does indeed work closely with Sony on sensor development for many of its cameras, this is currently merely speculation based on a rumor. If true, it would also be a departure from Nikon's practice of using the same sensor in the 'prosumer' and 'advanced consumer' models. Read More about Nikon D400 Rumor: 24Mp Sony Sensor
06/20/2011 - Canon EOS 5D Mark III Rumor: August 2012: According to NI, the 5D Mark III won't appear until August 2012, and will have a version of the sensor used in the 1Ds Mark III replacement.
Rumors of a 3D have been around for many years, so currently have no reason to view this as any more credible than anything else out there, but also have no reason to discount the rumor completely either. Read More about Canon EOS 3D Rumor: Full Frame, Early 2012
06/20/2011 - Nikon D4x DSLR Rumor: 32Mp Sony Sensor: NR is speculating that the D3s replacement may be based on a rumored 32mp sensor that may appear in a rumored Sony Alpha A920 camera.
While Nikon does indeed work closely with Sony on sensor development for many of its cameras, this is currently merely speculation based on a rumor. Read More about Nikon D4x DSLR Rumor: 32Mp Sony Sensor
06/03/2011 - New Gimbals From Wimberley: Wimberley have just sent out a news release, a full copy of which can be found below. Wimberley makes outstanding products, we've used their Sidekick and Telephoto Flash Brackets extensively in all weathers, and their Gimbal products are relied upon by many of the big-name pro's. The new product set introduces a Side-Mount Gimbal.
The case for using side-mounted gimbals is compelling: not only do you have to haul around less weight (the side-mount is about a full pound lighter), but it also has better vibration control (by eliminating an arm from a full gimbal setup, and thus the vibration associated with it). On the downside, you loose the height adjustment to perfectly balance your lens, and it can be harder to mount larger telephoto lenses in a side mount Gimbal.
In addition to the new Side-Mount Gimbal, Wimberley have also released a kit to convert your existing Wimberley Version II Gimbal into a Side Mount, and an arm to allow the Side Mount to be used as a full Gimbal, covering all the bases.
06/01/2011 - Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: 2011 and Replaces 1D Line: According to CR, there will be no more 1D cameras after the next 1Ds Camera, and there will be no more APS-H bodies. They also imply this will happen in 2011.
CR gives this their CR2 rating, which means he believes there is some credibility to the rumor. Rumors of the 1D and 1Ds lines merging have been around forever, but without a new disruptive technology it is hard to imagine getting both high resolution and stellar low light ability out of one sensor (pixel binning to get the high-ISO ability perhaps?) Read More about Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: 2011 and Replaces 1D Line
They rate the rumor as CR2, so he believes it has at least some credibility. If the cameras are really optimized separately, then that implies different body shapes and control layouts - one of them basically becomes a video camera with interchangeable lenses like the Sony camera. Going this direction makes sense, but you'd hardly call this camera a '5D'... Read More about Canon EOS 5D Mark III Rumor: Replaced with 2 Cameras
06/01/2011 - Canon EOS 1D Mark V Rumor: No 1D Mark IV: According to CR, there will be no more 1D cameras after the next 1Ds Camera, and there will be no more APS-H bodies. They also imply this will happen in 2011.
CR gives this their CR2 rating, which means he believes there is some credibility to the rumor. Rumors of the 1D and 1Ds lines merging have been around forever, but without a new disruptive technology it is hard to imagine getting both high resolution and stellar low light ability out of one sensor (pixel binning to get the high-ISO ability perhaps?) Read More about Canon EOS 1D Mark V Rumor: No 1D Mark IV
Just Released: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Firmware Version 2.0.9
Release Notes:
Firmware Version 2.0.9 incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
1. Improves writing/reading speeds when using UDMA 7-compatible CF cards.
2. Fixes a phenomenon where the IS function will not work when custom function C.Fn III-2 is set to [5: IS start] and the lens attached does not have an AF stop button. This is because custom function C.Fn III-2 allows users to assign IS start to the AF stop button on the lens
3. Corrects misspellings in the menu screens displayed in Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai languages.
05/26/2011 - Hejnar PHOTO Lens Support Systems: Hejnar PHOTO has released a two new Adjustable Length Lens Support Systems for owners of large Telephoto Lenses.
The Single Side Lens Support System:
The Double Side Lens Support System:
Both lens support systems feature sliders that adjusts to better fit and give optimal support to your specific telephoto lens. The single sided Lens Support System gives your lens 2 points of support (the lens foot and a forward support), and for really big telephotos and/or maximum support the double sided Lens Support System gives 3 points of support for maximum stability: the lens foot, forward of the lens, and rearward towards the camera body.
Just Released: Canon EOS T3i 600D Firmware Version 1.0.1
Release Notes:
Changes in this firmware: Firmware Version 1.0.1 incorporates the following fixes and changes. 1. Clarifies the feature guide description of the digital zoom function for movie-shooting that appears on the camera's LCD monitor. 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, a computer connected to the camera with a USB cable cannot recognize the camera. The Firmware Version 1.0.1 is for cameras with firmware up to version 1.0.0. If the camera's firmware is already version 1.0.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware. Q&A section: Preparations for the Firmware Update: In the folder for the firmware you downloaded are the firmware (file name: CCF11101.FIR, file size: 12,232,076 bytes) and instructions for the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update procedures, please be sure to carefully confirm your understanding of these instructions. Q: What has changed in Firmware Version 1.0.1? A: The following fixes and changes have been incorporated. 1. Clarifies the feature guide description of the digital zoom function for movie-shooting that appears on the camera's LCD monitor 2. Fixes a phenomenon in which, in rare cases, a computer connected to the camera with a USB cable cannot recognize the camera.
05/04/2011 - Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: Early 2012: According to CR, some current cameras and pretty much all future models have been delayed. They currently put the 1Ds Mark IV as an early 2012 camera. They also stress there is a lot of uncertainty still. Read More about Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: Early 2012
