Nikon D3300 hands-on review
One of the biggest camera releases unveiled at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show was the Nikon D3300 – an entry-level DSLR that sits above the D3200 and D3100 in the manufacturer’s line-up. Although the image sensor remains the same as that found in its predecessors, the D3300 uses Nikon’s latest Expeed…
Samsung’s Galaxy Camera 2 starts to refine the Android point-and-shoot
Samsung is unveiling the Galaxy Camera 2 today, its second take on the idea of a truly smart point-and-shoot. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Camera 2 runs Android, has wireless connectivity, and is operated primarily through controls on a large, 4.8-inch touchscreen. It’s still designed around making photos easy to A style…
Sony Alpha 7 review
Sony Alpha 7 at a glance:24.3-million-pixel, full-frame sized CMOS sensor2.4-million-dot electronic viewfinderISO 100-25,600 (extended to ISO 50)117-point phase-detect AF system with 25 contrast-detection points5fps high-speed modeStreet price around 1,549 with 28-70mm kit lensSony Alpha 7 – Introduction Along with the 36.4-million-pixel Alpha 7R that we tested at the end of…
Nikon nails retro chic with ‘Df’ SLR
There’s another way to write the time-worn expression "old school": old’s cool. I know this because I own a T-shirt from a second-hand record store with the alternate version printed on the front. It’s a rather optimistic sentiment in my case no amount of ageing has or will ever make…
Camera Deals of the Day: Nikon D800 $2333; Refurb Nikon D600 $1700 …
It’s that time again: camera deals of the day! If you’re a DSLR shooter, then today’s set of deals will be of interest to you. There’s DSLR deals from both Nikon and Pentax, as well as DSLR lens deals from Canon, Nikon and Sigma. To store all your new photos,…
Use Flickr to Help You Find Your Next Camera
You can spend days and days reading reviews to find the perfect camera, but when it boils down to it, seeing the pictures a camera takes is a much better way to gauge if it has what you’re looking for. To see a ton of amateur and professional photos from…
Salt Lake County Council votes for a closer look at Olympus Hills annexation
People residing in the Olympus Hills neighborhood of East Millcreek will have to wait a little longer to become Holladay city residents. The Salt Lake County Council voted 6-3 on Tuesday to continue its protest against the proposed annexation of the neighborhood bounded by 3900 South and 4500 South between A solid…
Fujifilm Teases DSLR-Style X-Series Camera For January 28th
As you know, I have mixed feelings about camera hype, but Fujifilm’s just posted a teaser site for a DSLR-style X-series camera that will likely be a nice complement to the rangefinder-style X-series cameras like the X-Pro1. There are literally no details available about the camera, but we do get…
Konica Minolta and MGI Digital Graphic Technology Enter into a Strategic Alliance
Konica Minolta, Inc. and MGI Digital Graphic Technology (MGI) announced today that they have reached an agreement whereby Konica Minolta, Inc. will acquire a 10% stake in MGI, valued at 13.7m, through a reserved capital increase. This investment will be dedicated to drive future growth, and is part of a Building…
Kodak smart lens cameras try to take on Sony
When Sony launched its quirky QX lens-style cameras last year, they were something of an oddity and very different to anything else on offer. But now other firms are getting in on the action, including JK Imaging, which recently announced a pair of Kodak-branded smart lens cameras that offer 10x…
