Adobe Launches Lightroom 4 Beta

July 28, 2025January 10, 2012 by Dan Carr

Adobe has opened up a free public beta for Lightroom 4. Once downloaded, users will be able to use LR4 for free until March 31st. For users of Lightroom 3 it looks to be a fairly gentle upgrade so far, though Adobe have been known to keep back some killer features until launch time. The biggest feature, that I guess we were all expecting, is the ability to make simple adjustments to videos. Exposure, tone, contrast and white balance can all be adjusted and the files can be trimmed. You can download the free beta HERE on the Adobe website. …

Fuji Announces Their New X-Pro 1

October 11, 2023January 9, 2012 by Dan Carr

We’ve already seen some leaks about this camera but now it’s all out in the open. Fuji, welcome to the interchangeable lens market. With a classic styling, similar to the ever popular X100 this is sure to be an instant hit. A unique 16MP sensor manufactured by Fuji themselves requires no anti-aliasing filter due to it’s possibly revolutionary capturing system. Throw in three super fast prime lenses with an improved hybrid viewfinder and this looks to be the camera that many people have longed for since first seeing the X100. Confirmation that Fuji will be making a Leica M-Mount lens …

New Canon G1 X Has Been Announced

October 20, 2023January 9, 2012 by Dan Carr

Critical Specs Full Press Release London, UK, 9th January 2012 – Canon today introduces the PowerShot G1 X – a revolutionary new compact camera with a large CMOS sensor, designed to produce DSLR levels of image quality and control in a highly portable metal body. Created for professional and serious photographers, the PowerShot G1 X creates a prestigious new category at the top of Canon’s legendary G-series line-up, and redefines the performance achievable from a compact camera. A high-quality camera in its own right or the perfect complement to a professional DSLR, the PowerShot G1 X combines EOS sensor technology …

Pre-Order the new Fuji X-Pro 1 Lenses

October 11, 2023January 8, 2012 by Dan Carr

It’s not out yet but you can already pre-order the new Fuji lenses to go with the upcoming X-Pro 1 camera. Pre-Orders There’s no doubt in my mind that this is going to be THE camera to get for 2012. When the X100 was launched it was in high demand for many months. Hard to get hold of after even six months! There’s a very good chance this camera will go the same way so if you are even considering picking one up then I would urge you to place a pre-order to avoid the wait. Amazon will NOT charge …

Nikon D4 Is Official

October 11, 2023January 5, 2012 by Dan Carr

This time it is officially official ! No big surprises here due to all the previous leaks. For some further commentary and a comparison to the Canon 1D X, you might want to take a look at yesterdays post. One interesting addition is a complete timelapse mode that allows you to select the shooting interval and number of exposures and even combine the images into a movie for a completed output. Pre Order A D4 Amazon has the D4 up for order already! Critical Specs Press Release MELVILLE, N.Y. (Jan 5, 2012) – The new Nikon D4 digital SLR builds …

NEW Canon Powershot G1X Revealed

July 28, 2025January 5, 2012 by Dan Carr

Canon skipped their usual yearly update of the G-Series in the Autumn so we knew they were up to something. Canon Rumors is reporting that a URL briefly displayed a report on this new camera sometime today. Aimed at being the P&S for the professional , the camera features 14-Bit Raw shooting of a 14MP image processed by a Digic 5 processor with full 1080p video as well. No images of the camera have yet emerged though. Shipping in February at a $799 suggested retail. That’s a steep price for a point and shoot camera in today’s market so it’s …

Fuji’s Interchangeable Lens Camera – The X-Pro 1

July 30, 2025January 5, 2012 by Dan Carr

Yesterday we had a small leak that confirmed the name and lenses and the day before we had a dodgy photo. Now we have a solid leak of photos and specs for the new Fuji X-Pro1. Critical specs First thoughts ? Well as we’ve come to expect from Fuji recently it’s a gorgeous looking camera. The lenses are quite a bit larger that I was expecting, and probably weight quite a lot with a metal construction and lots of fast glass.

Canon 500mm MKII and 600mm MKII Availability.

October 11, 2023January 3, 2012 by Dan Carr

Via The Digital Picture these lenses are now expected to be available in April. Originally they were scheduled for “before the end of 2011” but things slipped. I have my eye on picking up the 500mm myself so I’m really waiting for this one. Hopefully I get to have a hands-on look at one during CES next week in Las Vegas.

Canon Cinema EOS Cine Lenses In Development

July 30, 2025December 16, 2011 by Dan Carr

Shortly after the launch of the Canon C300 I interviewed one of Canon’s technical staff about the camera. At the time he mentioned to me that on top of the announced 3 EOS Cine prime lenses there were also two more in development. One wider and one longer. I now have a photo of these two prototype lenses, see below. It’s rare that unannounced lenses are shown so I thought it well worth a mention. No focal length is known at the moment, if I had to guess I would say 100mm or 135mm and 18mm? On top of these …

Introducing The F-Stop Dakota Components

July 30, 2025December 1, 2011 by Dan Carr

The new Dakota components are designed to compliment the Mountain Series packs that I have reviewed in the past. As well as the products that I’m about to show you, F-Stop have also released a belt system featuring several new lens cases, a large padded waist belt and optional supporting shoulder straps. I have not had a chance to see or test the lens cases for the new belt system but you can view these on their website. Tripod Bag This bag is available in either black or foliage green for a modest $49 and will work with just about …

New Nikon SB-910 Speedlight

June 20, 2021November 29, 2011 by Dan Carr

MELVILLE, N.Y. (November 29, 2011) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the addition of a new flagship speedlight, the powerful and capable SB-910 speedlight. Building on the versatility of Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS), the SB-910 incorporates an enhanced intuitive operating system and graphic user interface (GUI). The SB-910 speedlight comes equipped with a wide zoom range covering the most popular focal lengths as well as FX/DX-format identification that optimizes zoom settings based on the camera body. This new speedlight also provides more efficient battery usage as well as an enhanced Thermal Cut-Out function. “As Nikon’s new flagship speedlight, the SB-910 …

Canon Delays Introduction Of New Telephoto Lenses

July 30, 2025November 23, 2011 by Dan Carr

Canon USA sent out a short press release a few days which confirms a delay in the introduction of the new 500mm F4 L IS II, the 600mm F5 L IS II and the 200-400 F4 L IS. For me this is personally disappointing as I have one of the 500s on order and was really looking forward to playing with it soon! No indication is given for the reason of the delay and no new time frame is given for these lenses which we have known about for a year or so now. Press Release LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – …