Digital Cameras and Gear

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PENTAX has announced the K-01, the first mirrorless digital camera that can use 25+ million PENTAX K-mount lenses without an adapter. The K-01 features 16MP, a 3″ LCD, HD 1080p Video, anti-shake, an ISO Range from 100 to 25600, In-Camera HDR and Focus Peaking Modes. It has a machined aluminum frame and offers a popup flash [...]

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Sony has added three new pocket-sized cameras to their Cyber-Shot line.  All three will have the new “high-resolution ‘Exmor R’ CMOS sensor and an improved BIONZ™ image processor that together boost low light performance and enhance auto-focus speeds, among other benefits.”  The DSC-TX200V (top left, cost about $500) will have an 18.2MP Exmor R sensor [...]

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Gone are the days of snapping a picture and having it shoot out of the camera already printed and ready for sharing.  Digital cameras are great for snapping pictures, but you’ll have to wait until you have access to a computer to email them if you want to share them.  The new SC1630 Smart Camera [...]

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Coming in June from Liquid Image is a new POV Action Camera. The Ego measures 1.6 x 1.2 x 2.5 inches,  has a 136° wide angle and an LCD preview screen.  Capable of 1080p footage at 30 fps and 12MP stills, the camera comes standard with wireless remote and uses microSDHC up to 32GB. Controls have [...]

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I’d never heard of Kata Bags before they offered a review sample of their new MiniBee-120 PL Backpack for DSLR cameras and gear.  Turns out they are a member of the Vitech Group, to which Manfrotto also belongs.  Manfrotto serves as the US distributor of Kata Bags, and it is also a maker of camera [...]

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The Sling Pack for DSLR Cameras from Incase is big enough for a DSLR and a couple of lenses, so you can take just what you need for a day trip.  The bag is 10.5″ x 16″ x 6.5″.  It’s constructed of water-resistant nylon, and it has a side zipper opening for access to the [...]

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Whether you are an amateur auteur or just the designated home videographer, you don’t want camera shake ruining your videos.  This Camera Table Dolly from Photojojo works with still cameras and video cameras, and it comes with an adapter for smartphones, too.  You can use it as a stationary tripod, or the smooth-rolling wheels let [...]

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The Kogeto Dot lens works with your iPhone 4 or 4S’s camera and their own free Looker app to capture 360-degree panoramic video.  The Dot uses Kogeto’s iCONIC lens and their “unique catadioptric optical system is fully AR-coated for excellent color fidelity in all environments.”  The Dot attaches to your camera with either a black, [...]

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So……..what does a 46 year young man do when he’s given  a Drift Innovations HD Action Extreme Sports camera to review?  You know the ones, you’ve seen the videos of the guys in the California X Games  doing motorcycle or skateboard jumps and flips, or the guys skydiving or……. Well the mind might be willing but [...]

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Lytro has up for preorder their Light Field Camera. “Unlike a conventional camera that captures a single plane of light, the Lytro camera captures the entire light field, which is all the light traveling in every direction in every point in space. Since you’ll capture the color, intensity, and direction of all the light, you [...]

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Sakar and Disney have introduced the Sakar Disney iPad Camera.  This 7MP camera is designed with children in mind, but adults might like it, too.  This simple camera takes still photos only; it has a 1.5″ preview screen and a 4X digital zoom.  There’s no internal memory, but it comes with a 32GB microSD card.  [...]

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If you have a smartphone, you probably have or have seen additional photo apps to alter the state of your pictures.  With Lomo and vintage-style photos being such a craze, HolgaDirect has put out the SLFT-IP4 case and filter mount compatible with the iPhone 4 and 4S that will aid the amateur hipster photographer without [...]

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As an amateur photographer, I always like carrying around my DSLR camera everywhere I go.  At first I used the strap that came with the camera, but that wasn’t comfortable and the strap always got in the way when I lifted the camera up.  Then I changed to a sling type strap, but I didn’t like [...]

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Photojojo stretches the capability of your camera phone with the Macro Cell Lens Band .  The simple sturdy band with built-in macro lens works with any mobile phone.  When not in use it can be worn around the wrist for instant access.  Maybe they’ll release a tele- and wide-angle as well?  It’s currently out of stock, but it sells for $15.00

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This past spring I decided to purchase a waterproof camera and was pleasantly surprised to find they’ve come a long way since the disposables with the plastic housings.  Every top manufacturer had at least one camera in their rugged line with features such as being waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof–but Nikon was mysteriously absent.  Five months later, [...]

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I hate to sound like Andy Rooney but have you ever noticed those bulky camera straps that hang around your neck?  They’re supposed to hold your camera and supposed to allow you to port your camera about and it’s supposed to be easy.  Have you ever noticed how heavy and bulky wearing your camera around [...]

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Belkin’s LiveAction Camera Grip is an accessory attachment that you slide over your iPhone’s dock connector.  It features a camera grip similar to the ones on DSLR cameras.  It has 2 buttons, one for taking photos and another for videos.  The camera shutter button is a fast shutter button for those quick snapshots of your [...]

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Can’t think of the perfect gift for the photographer on your list this year? Here’s something that will allow them to extend their photography hobby into the bathroom. It’s a toilet paper cover in the shape of a film canister from Brando. The covers are available in Yellow, Red and Green, for $16.90. It’s definitely a conversation [...]

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Recently, photography has been picking up popularity in both the amateur and professional sectors.  As an amateur photographer, I always love to carry my Sony NEX-5 DSLR around with me when I go out exploring NYC or traveling.  I wanted a bag that can protect my camera, lens, and accessories and also have room for [...]

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