The 24MP full frame CMOS sensor in the Leica M allows for Live View shooting and Full HD video recording, ISO sensitivity up to 6400, and works in coordination with the same image processor found in the company’s larger format S camera. The 3-inch, 920k-dot monitor allows for “Live View Focusing”, which can be used … Read more
Samsung?s NX300 has a brand new 20.3MP CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-25,600 and a Hybrid AF system. The camera can support Full HD 1080p HD video (and stills) in both 2D and 3D, the latter requiring an appropriate Samsung lens. WiFi connectivity is available with the downloadable Samsung SMART CAMERA app, which … Read more
Photographers need more than a large monitor to properly edit and view their images?they require a monitor that delivers accurate colour, can be calibrated to their needs and that brings out all the nuances in their images. The LG ColorPrime EA83 delivers 99% coverage of Adobe RGB and 100% of sRGB colour space in a … Read more
Available in a wide variety of APS-C camera model mounts, the Sigma 17-70mm delivers a very useful zoom range of 25.5-105mm (equivalent), plus has close-focusing capability (22cm, 8.7″). The incorporation of a smaller OS unit (in those lenses for cameras without built-in stabilization) makes for a more compact design (79 x 82mm, 3.1 x 3.2″). … Read more
A wireless tethering system that is compatible with numerous digital cameras, CamRanger allows users to view and transfer images directly to an Apple iPad, iPhone, Mac or Windows computer, or, in the future, Android devices, plus allows for remote operation and camera adjustments from iOS devices. Features include a double tap image zoom, full resolution … Read more
As camera formats proliferate, photographers seek ways to adapt lenses from their various systems to their other cameras. The Metabones Speed Booster, jointly developed by Metabones and Caldwell Photographic, creates not only an adapter mount between an APS-C mirrorless camera and full-frame DSLR lens but also increases the maximum aperture by a full stop and … Read more
This fast lens covers full-frame sensors and includes a Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), a floating internal focusing system, and SLD and FLD glass elements, which help correct both axial and chromatic aberration. In all, the lens is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups and has a 9-bladed diaphragm. The HSM delivers quiet, high-speed autofocusing … Read more
This constant aperture Canon zoom is constructed of 18 elements in 13 groups and utilizes 1 Super UD lens element and 2 UD lens elements. Two types of aspherical lenses are combined to help reduce spherical aberration over the entire image area through the full zoom range, plus optimized lens coatings are used to minimize … Read more
Made for all Nikon 1 Compact System cameras, the equally compact Nikkor 11-27.5mm lens (equivalent 30-74mm) measures a mere 2.26 x 1.22 inches (57.5 x 31mm) and weighs only 2.8 oz (80 gm). With 8 elements in 8 groups, a 7-bladed diaphragm and 1 ED and 1 aspherical element, the lens offers focusing as close … Read more
The impressive 24.3MP Sony RX1 comes with a full frame CMOS sensor and fixed Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens in a compact and well-constructed body. With full manual controls, ISO 50 to 25,600 capability (and expanded range of ISO 102,400 with a special Multi-Frame Noise Reduction feature) the camera can record Full HD … Read more