Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10; 1", mirrorless, with a finder. Wow.

What first caught my eye was the sleek design of this SLR-like camera. And then, I looked a little deeper…

Sony Alpha a7R vs. the Sony 7R

Sony 7R; The world’s first Full-frame MILC

 Introducing the world’s first full-frame, mis-labeled MILC…

Coming soon: the long-awaited Nikon D800

Here at Last: the Nikon D800 Full-Frame DSLR

Way, WAY overdue, the successor to the long-lived, entry-level full frame Nikon D700 is on the way. Will it be worth the wait? So far the prognosis looks good.

Kodak Leaving the Camera Business

Pretty soon, you won’t be seeing a billboard like this anymore...

Kodak has filed for bankruptcy protection, and their financial advisors have told them that manufacturing cameras is not profitable for them.

That’s interesting, since Fujifilm doesn’t seem to have a problem selling consumer, or premium cameras. Are all those Kodak cameras manufactured by Kodak in the USA? I think not.

Or, is it simply that Kodak can’t attract consumers to buy their cameras? And why would that be? Why isn’t there a Kodak Retinette-D retro-styled premium
digital camera from the company that invented the digital camera in the first place? How about an economical Digital Brownie?

Kodak says it will be concentrating its consumer business on inkjet printers. Kodak should then use this opportunity to take over the market with a line of archival color and black and white inkjet printers that blow away everything else on the market. No?

We’ll see.

Pearstone is Now Vello

A great product gets even better…

Vello Snap-on petal lens shade

Vello (formerly marketed under the Pearstone brand) now offers an improved version of their universal snap-on petal-shaped lens hood.

The problem with conventional screw-on petal hoods is that their locking collar makes them cumbersome to install, align and remove. This new version reduces the process to a simple pinch and place operation, accepts lens caps and is reversible, bringing the experience one step closer to a dedicated lens shade.

Speaking of which, Vello also offers dedicated lens shades for popular lenses, as well as a full line of other useful accessories.

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For more information on Vello’s full line of lens hoods and other products, visit their website at Vellogear.com.

Available for Pre-Order: Canon G1 X

Canon G1 X: Greatly improved sensor in a modestly upgraded body.

The 2012 successor to the G12 will be the G1 X...

Fujifilm X-S1: For SLR Lovers

Third in the Fujifilm X Series: The X-S1 Superzoom

The Fujifilm X-S1 is the third model in the X Series lineup, which is now the official designation for Fujifilm’s upscale cameras. It was officially announced just before the X-Pro1.

It’s Here…

Fujifilm’s new flagship; the X-Pro1 “Premium Interchangeable Lens Camera”

Finally, the digital equivalent of the classic rangefinder makes its debut…

Available for Pre-order: Lytro Lightfield Camera

The Lytro 16GB Light Field Camera

To be released in early 2012, the Lytro lightfield camera promises to revolutionize photography as we know it.

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Available for Pre-Order

The new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

This new lens may be 2/3 stop slower than its f/1.4 cousin but it’s also $1,200.00 cheaper!

2012: A Good Year for Cameras

As 2012 approaches, more and more exceptional cameras are scheduled to debut, models that are sure to delight rangefinder fans. Here’s the short list:

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical UMC

Another extraordinary lens from Samyang…

Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC for Nikon

Marketed in the US under the Rokinon brand name, this is the latest addition to an expanding line of manual-focus lenses by the Korean manufacturer Samyang. It retails for about $549.00.

Quest for the Digital Rangefinder, Part III

My quest may soon be over. And Fujifilm may be my next serious camera.

Camera Update: Samsung NX200

Samsung NX200: Serious design, but still missing a viewfinder.

They hit the ground running with the NX100, but sadly they’ve dropped the ball with the NX200.

Introducing the Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X10; For Rangefinder Lovers.

Well, this is not quite what I had in mind, but it’s a start. A wonderful start.

First Impressions: iPhone 4S…This Changes Everything

Mark this day: October 14, 2011: The Day of the iPhone

My Honey and I finally purchased our first iPhones today. We couldn’t wait any longer, so we did it as soon as they were available. We didn’t pre-order them, and the whole process for three phones took about two hours. Relatively painless.

Nikon Boldy Takes Two Steps Back…

Nikon’s first new system camera since 1959 features a 13.2mm x 8.8mm sensor with a 2.7x crop factor. Huh?

Nikon had the opportunity to develop a new camera system with the first new lens mount since 1959, and what did they do?…

And Now for the Latest MFT Contender…

Olympus PEN E-P3 now has a built-in flash, but still no viewfinder.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the latest addition to the Olympus PEN lineup…

Sony Alpha NEX-7: Now We’re Talkin’

Sony NEX-7 Mirrorless APS-C EVIL Camera

Something else for makers of MFT cameras to worry about…

Camera Update: Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Coming in September, the Nikon Coolpix P7100 updates the venerable P7000. It apparently improves on it’s predecessor with snappier performance, and an improved software interface. It succumbs to peer pressure with an articulated LCD display and front command dial. Subtle cosmetic changes alter its appearance only slightly.