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Archive for April, 2009

Oh, goodie goodie! Merely ten days after the D5000 was formally introduced to the world — and just hours after Amazon’s pre-order page went live — we’re now being told that Nikon’s first DSLR with an articulating display will be shipping in three short days. Starting on April 27th, the cam will begin making its way out to those who pulled the trigger early on… at least in kit form. We don’t expect the body-only configuration to leave the docks for at least a week or so later, but you can rest assured we’ll be giving one a go and letting you know if it’s worth the cheddar.

[Thanks, Jonathon]

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Nikon’s D5000 DSLR (and its articulating display) shipping April 27th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yep, you heard right — the DSLR is totally the new camcorder. With the reality being that most mid- and high-end DSLRs from here on out will tout at least 720p movie modes, Redrock Micro is looking to make the most of a most opportune situation. The DSLR 2.0 line of its Hybrid Cinema Rigs enables the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS Rebel T1i, Nikon D90, and Panasonic Lumix HG1 to become filmmaking machines (at least on some level), and as we’ve seen, DSLR filmmaking is no laughing matter. The company sells all sorts of racks, rails and shoulder mounts, with solutions starting for as little as $195. Look, you’ve been putting off making that dust-collecting screenplay into a masterpiece of cinema for ages — what legitimate excuse do you really have now?

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Redrock Micro Hybrid Cinema Rigs turn DSLRs into filmmakers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like those ultra-blurry photos of a new Pentax cam weren’t just a Sunday morning fever dream — the company’s now teasing the release of a new K-series DSLR on May 21. Obviously official details on what’s alleged to be the K7D are incredibly light, but there are already some rumored specs floating around — a square sensor with a 1.3 crop factor that may or may not be related to the one in the K20D, 1.0x viewfinder, new AF system, 3-inch screen, and 720p video are the highlights, but honestly, it’s all conjecture at this point. We’ll keep our ears to the ground — and our fingers crossed that this thing comes in white. Check a non-blurry pic of… something we were sent on Sunday after the break.

[Via Electronista]

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Pentax teases a new K-series cam for May 21 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Listen up Canon users, the mothership just issued firmware updates for its EOS 50D, Rebel XSi (450D), and Rebel XS (1000D) DSLRs. The updates provide support for the AF assist beam on Canon’s Speedlight 270 EX flashgun. More importantly perhaps, is firmware version 1.0.6 that “addresses the vertical banding noise phenomenon” for owners of the 50D. By addresses we presume Canon means fixes but we won’t know until we hear your feedback. Well?

[Via Digital Photography Review]

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Canon 50D firmware update fixes vertical banding issues originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, it’s got that funky flip-out display, in-camera panorama stitching, HD video recording and a host of other fancy features for its $500 pricepoint, but does Sony’s new Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 give DSLRs a run for their money? Digital Photography Review doesn’t seem to think so. The camera has a lot in common with Canon’s similarly-positioned SX1 IS, and even bests it in some departments with that 10 fps continuos shooting mode, but the actual image quality just isn’t in the same ballpark as a barely more expensive DSLR, and DP Review figures that if you don’t need the 20x zoom or other more gimmicky features, most folks would probably be better served by saving their pennies for the real deal.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 superzoomer reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know that 3D bandwagon you’re still hesitant to jump on? We get the feeling that this year’s NAB show may just push you over the top. Shortly after hearing of Fujifilm’s newest P2 memory cards comes this, a conceptual camcorder in which to eventually slot ‘em in. Currently, Panasonic’s 3D Full HD Camera Recorder is merely a prototype, but it’s made clear that the company intends to bring this to market as soon as possible. Essentially, the device will boast a twin-lens system for capturing 3D footage natively in 1080p, and all of the video streams will be stored on Panny’s professional P2 cards. It’s hard to say if this would even be useful for 2D shooting on the side, but with practically every major studio at least considering (if not committing to) 3D production, we’d say it’s a solid investment on Panasonic’s part either way.

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Panasonic developing 1080p twin-lens P2 camcorder for native 3D captures originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, it’s not the first 3D camera we’ve seen ’round these parts — and it sure ain’t the wackiest — but it looks like CompoBank of South Korea is diving headlong into three dimensional imaging with the release of both a camera and a 7-inch digiframe, sometime in late 2009 or thereafter. The company’s prototype 3D digital camera features a parallax barrier 3D display, which uses two pictures to assemble the image, and an anaglyph format option (for those who prefer the old school red/cyan glasses). Parallax 3D images can be viewed on the digiframe, which boasts an 800 x 480 screen resolution and a function to convert pictures and video files from 2D to 3D. The company plans on making its products compatible with Fujifilm’s 3D camera and display systems, which should also see the light of day sometime this year. There’s no word yet on a release date, except that it will be this fall “at the earliest.” Check out that fine camera after the break.

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CompoBank’s prototype 3D digital camera and digiframe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What, you’re still looking for the perfect place to archive your photos between candid, booze-fueled wedding reception moments? If JOBO’s GIGA didn’t do it, nor Digital Foci’s Photo Safe, maybe Nexto’s half-terabyte NVS2500 is the one you’ve been waiting for. It packs a 2.5-inch drive that can be as small as 160GB if you’re so inclined, a 2.4-inch LCD, and of course integrated readers for just about every memory card format known to man. It can even write simultaneously to an external USB device, ensuring you never lose that precious photo of Uncle Saul scaring the flower girl with his dentures. No word on availability or price, but perhaps by the time the Smith-Fitzimmons party pays off its album you’ll be able to pick one up.

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Nexto’s NVS2500 archives your photos, dreams, and memories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic’s latest camcorders have been well-liked by the masses, but haven’t quite had enough features to appease those consumers with higher expectations — or professionals on limited budgets. To captivate the eyes and ears of that prosumer market the company has announced the AG-HMC40, a 2.2 pound semi-pro cam that will do 1080i or 720p at 60 frames-per-second, but more important for many can manage a cinematic 1080p at 24 frames-per-second, all written to SDHC cards. With 10.6 megapixel stills and a 12x optical zoom on tap it sounds like a very well-rounded offering, and, while $3,195 may not fit into every budget, it should do well for modestly funded aspiring filmmakers when it ships in August — just in time for capturing some back-to-school teen angst drama.

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Panasonic’s AG-HMC40 does 1080p24 on something of a budget originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trust us, we’ve seen some significantly distorted sneak peeks before, but the three Pentax DSLR shots in the links below are certainly amongst the blurriest to ever tease our retinas. Obviously, it’s next to impossible to glean anything other than the brand (Pentax) and style (DSLR) from the shots, though we will say that the mode dial’s copious amount options has our interest piqued. Give ‘em a look if you’re not susceptible to motion sickness, and feel free to dish out your wildest accusations in comments below.

Read – First sneak peek
Read – The other two

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New Pentax DSLR shots blur the boundaries of Mr. Blurrycam originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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