Nikon’s Coolpix P900 offers a 16MP sensor and a mind-blowing F2.8-6.5 24-2000mm equivalent zoom. It features built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, 7 fps burst shooting, built-in EVF and a fully articulated LCD. The P900 also uses a new Dual Detect optical image stabilization system, claiming up to 5 stops of shake compensation. We’ve been shooting with it for a few days. See gallery
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QromaScan uses your smartphone to digitize prints
Though digital photography has been around for quite some time now, most of us still have a few boxes of prints from the pre-digital era lying around. Digitizing them can be expensive if you use a professional service, or time-consuming if you decide to go the DIY way. QromaScan wants to solve this dilemma, by utilizing your smartphone camera and a foldable lightbox. Read more
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Apple Digital Camera Raw 6.04 extends support to Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R and Panasonic CM1
Apple has extended system-wide Raw support for 14 additional cameras, including Canon’s newest flagship DSLRs. Digital Camera Raw 6.04 also brings Raw support to OS X Yosemite for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 smartphone, Nikon D7200 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II among others. Read more
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Sony owns an estimated 40.2 percent share of the image sensor market
According to market research estimates, in 2014 Sony made 40.2 percent of all image sensors, leaving its rivals in the sector far behind. There’s no doubt that a lucrative Apple contract has helped put Sony ahead of the competition, as it earns approximately $ 20 for each iPhone sold. Read more
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Readers’ Showcase: Steve Badger
DPR regular Steve Badger says that there’s ‘no excuse to be bored’ when there’s a camera at hand. His love of photography began when he borrowed a friend’s superzoom, and eventually invested in a DSLR system. His home on the east coast of Australia provides plenty of spectacular scenery, but he’s eager to travel and grow as a photographer. See gallery
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Let me try to address that…
A quick look at the effect of sensor size and pixel size on noise.
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Lomography’s LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens f/2.8 32mm lens available for pre-order
Lomography has introduced the LC-A Minitar-1 f/2.8 32mm to its ‘Art’ line of lenses. Like that of the original Lomo LC-A 35mm camera (and more recent LC-A+) the lens features a pancake design and Russian optics, aiming to preserve the ‘unique character of its vintage’ origins. The lens will be sold in a Leica M-mount, and is available for pre-order. Read more
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Artists create imaginary-friend Selfie Arm for lone travelers
US artists Justin Crowe and Aric Snee have created a selfie stick designed to enable lone travelers to shoot selfies that appear to have been taken by a traveling companion. The Selfie Arm is a false arm and hand with a smartphone bracket attached just beyond the elbow. Read more
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LensRentals reports Canon EOS Rebel T6s and T6i sensor issue
LensRentals received its first Canon EOS Rebel T6s/760D and T6i/750D units and has identified a sensor problem with a number of those cameras. Out of about 10 copies of each model, 6 contained sensors with noticeable defects in their sensor stacks. These layers of glass on top of the sensor contain a pattern of dust-like spots or particles that are visible when studied under angled light. Read more
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Nikon D7200 First Impressions updated
Our Nikon D7200 First Impressions Review gets a significant update today with dynamic range test results, studio scene analysis and a detailed breakdown of the camera’s controls and menus. The D7200 is Nikon’s flagship crop-sensor DSLR, with a 24MP sensor, updated 51-point AF system and much-improved continuous shooting buffer depth. We’re hard at work on the full review – take a look at how the D7200 has performed so far in our testing. Read more