The Nikon D5200 is a 24 megapixels entry-level DSLR geared towards amateur action photographers. Its 39-point AF system is unique in its class and provides better focus-tracking of moving subjects compared to other entry-level DSLRs. This makes the D5200 an ideal candidates for shooting sports and wildlife, when combined with a suitable lens.
This DSLR can shoot at 5 FPS continuously and record full 1080p HD video with stereo-sound. AF is available during video recording, even continuous autofocus, using a standard Contrast-Detect AF system, rather than the 39-point Phase-Detect one.
Read the review to find out how it performs, handles and compares to other DSLRs.
The Samsung Smart TV is the world’s first and only future-proof Evolutionary TV, allowing you to have access to the latest Smart TV technology with a small Evolution Kit. See what happens when a wife tries to upgrade other things around the house with an Evolution Kit!
Learn more about the Evolution Kit and the 2013 Samsung Smart TV via the links below.
To be ready to capture the moment, the memory, and the shot no matter where you are in the world, be sure to pack the following compact, performance enhancing gear from brands like Sigma, OPTEX, Manfrotto, BlackRapid, Kata and National Geographic:
SIGMA 18-250mm OS HSM DC MACRO Lens
Get Closer SIGMA 18-250mm OS HSM DC MACRO Lens(Available for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts)
($649.95, London Drugs, Henry’s)
Designed exclusively for Digital SLR cameras, this all-in-one zoom lens has a high zoom ratio that’s ideal for close-up photography. And with Sigma’s unique Optical Stabilizer Technology, photographers have the option of using shutter speeds up to four stops slower, ideal for handheld photos from macro to telephoto lengths or in low-light environments.
Nikon Canada today announced the release of the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, a fast medium-telephoto offering for photographers using the Nikon 1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens system. Ideal for portraiture, the 32mm f/1.2 is able to resolve intricate details such as hair, eyes, and eyelashes, while also allowing for image blur and bokeh.
Some of the key features of the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens include the
following:
- Fixed focal length of 32mm (86mm equivalent in 35mm format), maximum aperture of f/1.2
- Silent Wave Motor for high-speed autofocusing that’s accurate and quiet
- Manual focus ring to control autofocus
- Nano Crystal Coat reduces instances of ghost and flare
- Close-Range Correction System to provide hi-res, realistic textures, and minimal aberration
- Autofocus with manual override (M/A) mode to allow for manual focus during autofocus operation
Newest addition to Nikon 1 system, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm lens, offers superior resolution and incredible depth of field to Nikon 1 shooters
Mississauga, ON, May 14, 2013 – Today, Nikon Canada introduced the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, a fast medium-telephoto offering for photographers who appreciate the speed and portability of the Nikon 1 system. With a fixed focal length of 32mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, it is the fastest lens in the ever-expanding 1 NIKKOR lineup.
Ideal for portraiture, the 32mm f/1.2 is capable of rendering breathtaking images that capture every detail.
“With the release of the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, the 1 NIKKOR lens lineup now offers a total of nine options for photographers seeking the ideal harmony of performance and portability,” said Gregory Flasch, National Advertising and Communications Manager at Nikon Canada. “With an unwavering focus on empowering users to express their creative vision, Nikon is committed to providing them with lens options that make the most of the capabilities and performances offered by the Nikon 1 system.” Continue Reading »
Now that astronaut Chris Hadfield is back on Terra Firma, we take a look back at some of his spectacular photos of Earth taken from the International Space Station. It is incredible that we can now simply tweet an astronaut on the ISS with a question and get an answer back on YouTube. Hadfield made himself highly approachable this way. Welcome back home!
Limited Edition Pink PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver
Limited Edition Pink PocketWizard Plus III Transceivers:
are very special edition radio triggers which
have bright pink molded plastic exterior
are signed and numbered by photographer Bob Carey
in keeping with breast cancer awareness, they even incorporate a pink backlight display panel
production is limited to only 20 radios:
The first pink PocketWizard Plus III radio trigger was auctioned for seven hundred and fifty dollars during a May 3 New York City reception
Leaving just 19 additional, limited edition radio triggers to be auctioned online
All auction proceeds will benefit the Carey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, in celebration of its first anniversary
Also, LPA Design will offer a limited edition (five hundred), G-Wiz Squared gadget bags in the same Tutu Pink color:
This special edition of the Pocket Wizard G-Wiz bag will be available for purchase in limited quantities at the Carey Foundation website beginning in June
All net proceeds for these special-edition gadget bags will also benefit the Carey Foundation
This video presents “Bob Carey and The Tutu Project”:
Commercial photographer Bob Carey explains the “Tutu Project” and the non-profit Carey Foundation which provides transportation, meals, and other daily needs to women undergoing breast cancer treatment
PRESS RELEASE
Auction Begins for PocketWizard® Plus® III Radios in
Support of the Carey Foundation’s “Tutu Project”
Twenty “Tutu Pink” Limited Edition Radio Triggers Helping to Raise
Funds and Awareness for the Breast Cancer Community
So. Burlington, VT – May 10, 2013 – LPA Design, manufacturers of PocketWizard Photo Products, the world leader in wireless control of cameras, flash lighting and light meters, announced today that bidding has begun for twenty, very special edition radio triggers, molded in “tutu pink” and signed by photographer Bob Carey.
The first pink PocketWizard Plus III radio trigger to be auctioned, sold for seven hundred and fifty dollars, during a May 3 New York City reception, co-sponsored by LPA Design. All auction proceeds will benefit the Carey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, in celebration of its first anniversary.
The fully-functional PocketWizard Plus III radios feature a bright pink molded plastic exterior and in keeping with breast cancer awareness, they even incorporate a pink backlight display panel. Production is limited to only 20 radios leaving just 19 additional, limited edition radio triggers to be auctioned. Each unit is signed and numbered by Bob Carey. Details about bidding and more information can be found here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Limited-Edition-Pink-PocketWizard-Plus-III-Transceiver- /121108403537?
In addition to the twenty PocketWizard Plus III radio triggers, LPA Design will also offer a limited edition (five hundred), G-Wiz Squared gadget bags in the same Tutu Pink color. This special edition of the Pocket Wizard G-Wiz bag will be available for purchase in limited quantities at the Carey Foundation website beginning in June. All net proceeds for these special-edition gadget bags will also benefit the Carey Foundation.
“The amazing photographs in Bob Carey’s Tutu Project collection demonstrate the healing power of photography and have captured the hearts, minds and spirit of so many people,” said Dave Schmidt, LPA Design’s VP of Marketing. “PocketWizard is inspired by Bob’s unique vision as well as his belief that each of us can make important positive contributions to the lives of others. PocketWizard is proud to support Bob and the great work being done by the Carey
Foundation.”
A tremendous explosion has occurred in the nearby universe and major telescopes across Earth and space are investigating. Dubbed GRB 130427A, scientists predict the gamma-ray burst may be the glow of a classic supernova (and black hole). The Earth-orbiting Fermi and Swift satellites were the first to detect the high energies and quickly reported the findings down to Earth. Within minutes, the the half-meter ISON telescope in New Mexico, the 2.0-meter P60 telescope in California, the 1.3-meter PAIRITEL telescope in Arizona, and the 2.0-meter Faulkes Telescope North in Hawaii were investigating. The 8.2-meter Gemini North telescope in Hawaii placed the explosion about 5 billion light years away — considered nearby in cosmological terms.
Just after 3:47 a.m. EDT on Saturday, April 27, the Gamma-ray Burst Monitor on the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected the brightest Gamma-ray burst ever seen. The burst produced radiation at energies up to 94 giga-electron volts, about three times higher than the previous record. It also set the record as the longest GRB ever; the GeV emission from the burst lasted for hours, and it remained detectable by the LAT for the better part of a day. An accurate position by the Swift space observatory allowed detection of the burst by ground-based optical, infrared and radio telescopes, making this one of the best-studied GRBs. This GRB was probably produced by the catastrophic death of a massive star that suddenly ran out of nuclear fuel. When this happens, the core of the star collapses into a black hole. Models suggest that as the black hole at the center of the star accretes matter from the star, a powerful jet forms on either side of the black hole. These jets then rip through the star, blowing it apart. GRB 130427A was so bright because it was one of the nearest bursts ever seen, and astronomers are continuing observations, hoping to find the optical supernova associated with the Gamma-ray burst.
Today Olympus marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary PEN F with the launch of the new Olympus PEN E-P5, a digital update of a classic film camera designed with breakthrough technology and incredible performance advancements. Developed for photographers looking for superior image quality in a portable body, the PEN E-P5 delivers a stellar shooting experience with 1/8000th of a second shutter speed – a world-first for the Compact System Camera class – built-in Wi-Fi, autofocus advancements, easy-access manual controls and a host of other features.
The new optional high-definition VF-4 viewfinder provides an impressive 1.48X magnification, a 2.36 million dot LCD, eye detect to turn it on at the right time, and intuitive functionality that enable real-time viewing of shooting conditions.
Retro. The Olympus PEN E-P5 is the successor to the popular E-P3. It merges the cool retro design of the compact PEN F rangefinder camera with the high-end qualities of a [mirrorless] DSLR. New is the requisite Wi-Fi social sharing features (with easy set-up using QR code) we see cropping up in all new cameras. This allows Wireless Touch AF Shutter (view the image on your smartphone and use touch AF on smartphone to trigger the shutter on the camera) and Geo-tagging.
The distinctive styling of the PEN F rangefinder camera is carried over quite attractively. The use of high-quality textured metal for the top plate, shutter button, lens release button and arrow pad cover lends a premium look and feel to the camera. Olympus claims countless mock-up prototypes were used to finalize the design and placement of controls and dials. The PEN E-P5 will be available in an all-black, silver top and black, or white body.
The PEN E-P5 probably comes closest to match the high-end features of a DSLR: 1/8000 sec. max. mechanical shutter speed, Continuous Shooting at 9fps, 5 axis image stabilization, 1/320 sec. sync speed with the built-in pop-up flash, up to 1/4000 sec. sync speed with Super FP external flash, a high-speed AF (30% faster than E-P3), short release time lag mode, 3.0-in. 1.04 million pixels tiltable LCD, 0.5 sec. start-up, Focus Peaking function with use of manual focus lenses, optional external VF-4 EVF (2.36 million dot and 1.48x viewfinder magnification) with eye-sensor.
A new feature for those who travel a lot is the Photo Story theme that allows you to include multiple photos (or views of the scene) in a single one. Other features include Time Lapse and Art Filters. Continue Reading »
The Samsung NX300 is intuitive, delivers great results and easily meets the challenges a serious photographer might throw its way. Its that rare compact mirrorless DSLR that you pick up and enjoy using right away. It features 20.3MP resolution on a hybrid APS-C CMOS (23.5 x 15.7 mm) image sensor with Contrast AF and embedded Phase Detection AF, a large and bright 3.3-in. tiltable Touch Panel AMOLED display screen (768k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, i-Function, Smart Filters, In-Camera Panorama, RAW file, Continuous Shooting 8.6fps, Wi-Fi, and HD movie 1920 x 1080 with stereo sound.
The Panasonic LX7 is a premium compact camera that has one of the brightest lens at F1.4. It delivers consistently great results in bright light and low light situations. An Aperture Ring and lots of manual controls provide total control.
The Fujifilm XF1 is a compact premium digital camera that combines a 2/3-in. EXR CMOS sensor with a bright F1.8 retractable zoom lens in a beautiful retro design. It is pocketable and point-and-shoot easy to use, but underneath is Fujifilm's latest technology developed for the 'X'series and full manual control for advanced users.
The Samsung NX20 is an impressive Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, aka mirrorless DSLR) that competes very well against entry-level DSLRs. It is well built, handles very well and provides exceptional image quality and performance beginner and serious amateur photographers have come to expect from a DSLR.
FUNDAMENTALS If you are new to digital cameras, first read up on Digital Camera Fundamentals to understand the important features you should pay special attention to when comparing digital cameras.
BUYER'S GUIDE We have taken the mystery out of the selection process in our Digital Camera Buyer's Guide. Here, you'll find the best digital cameras in four categories. Select the digital camera that is right for you in 4 simple steps.
TUTORIALS After you have bought your digital camera, go through our Digital Photography Tutorials for some tried and tested tips on taking good pictures. You can take better pictures. We plan to regularly add new articles covering a wide range of subjects to this section.
