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]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sigma Makes 85 mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Available

Sigma has announced that the 85 mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is now available at a retail price of $1400. Announced at the PMA 2010, the large-aperture short telephoto lens has a Hypersonic focus engine with full time manual focus override. It contains a hood Extender for APS-C/DX users and is available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sigma and Sony DSLR mounts.

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Excellent lens can be used on full-frame or APS-C cameras for portrait and low light photography

Ronkonkoma, NY, Oct. 14, 2010 – Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, is pleased to announce that the company’s 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is now available for purchase in the United States for the MSRP of $1,400 and the estimated street price of $899.

This large aperture, medium telephoto lens is optimized for use with full-frame, DSLR cameras and is especially ideal for portrait and low light photography. When used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, it effectively becomes a 127.5mm F1.4 lens.

“This lens is an excellent addition to our prime lens line-up and is a great performer for a variety of photographers. For the sports or photojournalist photographer, the Hyper Sonic Motor will keep up with fast-paced action sequences; the 1.4 maximum aperture provides the ability to work at high shutter speeds under low existing light conditions,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, general manager of Sigma Corporation of America. “That same high-speed aperture is great for a portrait photographer who is looking to isolate details in their subject, with a pleasant, out-of-focus background.

One-touch, full-time manual focus is perfect for the critical, professional photographer.”
The 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM also contains one Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass element and a glass mold element to offer excellent correction for all types of aberrations and to ensure superior optical performance. This lens is equipped with a rear focus system that minimizes fluctuation of aberration caused by focusing.

The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghost, even in backlight photography. The lens has a round, nine-blade diaphragm, which creates an attractive blur to the out-of-focus images, and comes with a petal-type hood to block out extraneous light. For digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, Sigma provides a dedicated hood adapter to expand the length of the lens hood and to block out extraneous light more effectively.

To locate an authorized Sigma dealer near you, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/where-to-buy-sigma. To use Sigma’s Lens Finder Tool to find the best lens to suit your needs, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/sigma-lens-finder. For information about Sigma Corporation of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com.
 
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Nikon Coolpix L22 12.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom (Red)

Nikon Coolpix L22 12MP Digital Camera (Red)
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Olympus e-3 Digital SLR - 29th October

Olympus has announced that its E-5 digital SLR will start shipping from 29 October at a suggested retail price of $1700. Announced at Photokina 2010, the weather sealed camera offers a 12MP Live MOS sensor, 920k dot 3.0" articulating LCD screen, live view with contrast AF, HD video recording and shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th second. In addition, the company will, on the same day, also start to ship the 40-150 mm 1:4.0 M. Zuiko Digital ED Micro Four Thirds-5.6 zoom lens at a suggested retail price of ¥47500 (~ $580).

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