Thursday 23 December 2010

Nikon D7000 DSLR Camera Gets Firmware Update Version 1.01

Here’s the latest firmware update ‘version 1.01′ for Nikon D7000 DSLR camera. The update provides the following improvements:

  • Bright spots were sometimes noticeable with live view mode or movie recording of especially dark scenes or subjects.  Occurrence of this issue has been reduced.

Get your update here! [Nikon]

Source: Best Digital Camera | TechFresh.net

Wednesday 22 December 2010

Canon EF 1.4x And 2x Teleconverters

The new Canon EF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters are now available for pre-order via B&H Photo. Both teleconverters feature the Spectra Coating that reduces ghosting/ flare, a protective fluorine coating and dust/water resistant. The Canon EF 1.4x and 2x teleconverters provide a 1.4x and 2.0x magnification factor, respectively. [Product Page]

Source: Best Digital Camera | TechFresh.net

Tuesday 21 December 2010

Mirror Effect On GoPro Hero HD Camera

Here is a video that was captured using the GoPro Hero HD camera. In case your didn’t know, the GoPro Hero HD camera is able to capture both 1080p/960p/720p true HD video at 30 and 60 frames per second (60fps in 720p) as well as 5-megapixel digital still images at 2, 5, 10, 30 and 60 second intervals. The camera comes bundled with a mount for attaching it to a helmet or other curved surface, and a removable polycarbonate housing to protect it from bumps and keep it waterproof up to 180 feet (60 meters). Watch the video after the jump.

[Youtube]

Source: Best Digital Camera | TechFresh.net

Monday 20 December 2010

Sanyo Xacti PD2 Pocket Camcorder Review

EverythingUSB has reviewed the Sanyo Xacti PD2 pocket camcorder. The gadget features a 1/2.33-inch (1.1cm) CMOS (10.7MP approx.) with a 3x optical zoom, a 60fps video recording capability, a f3.9 – f5.1 (6.3mm to 18.9mm) lens and an 80MB of internal storage, which is expandable via an SDXC card slot. Here is the verdict:

While it does have many limitations, if you understand these limitations and work within them, you will be happy with the Sanyo Xacti PD2 pocket camcorder. With such a low asking price its hard to not like it! Just don’t forget to buy a SD card as one is not included!

Measuring 63.1mm x 22mm x 110.8mm and weighing 122 grams (with battery), the Sanyo Xacti PD2 pocket camcorder is available for $142 via Amazon. Watch the video after the jump to get more details.

[EverythingUSB]

Source: Best Digital Camera | TechFresh.net

Sunday 19 December 2010

Canon 7D At 2000 Frames-per-second

This slow motion video was captured using the Canon 7D at 2000 fps. This Canon 7D video has been slowed down using the Twixtor plug-in in Adobe After Effects. In addition, the slow rain drop was made with Trapcode Particular 2 in After Effects. Watch the video after the jump.

[Vimeo]

Source: Best Digital Camera | TechFresh.net