The Nikon FSB-8 digital camera bracket is specifically designed to connect the new Nikon Coolpix P300 digital compact camera with the manufacturer’s range of Fieldscopes, spotting scopes and EZ Micro products. Attaching a scope to a Nikon COOLPIX P300 will give you a longer zoom range similar to that of a super-telephoto. The Nikon FSB-8 digital camera bracket will be available from April 2011 for £119.99 ($194). [NikonRumors]
Kenro UK has announced the availability of the Nissin Di866 Professional Speedlite for Sony fit. For your info, the flash unit was initially launched in September 2009 with a Canon or Nikon fit. The Nissin Di866 is specifically designed for use with digital SLR cameras and features Nissin’s original “My TTL” user adjustable TTL light output level. There is also an onboard USB port, allowing you to upgrade its firmware. What’s more, the Nissin Di866 Professional Speedlite features a high speed synchronization and a fill in sub-flash (12m100 ISO), which is activated while the main flash is bounced. [ePHOTOzine]
ExpoImaging today announced the availability of the Rogue Grid, the newest addition to its Rogue FlashBender product line. Measuring 3.6-inch x 1.2-inch and weighing 100 grams, the patent pending Rogue Grid design features stacking honeycomb grids that provide 16 degree, 25 degree and 45 degree spot lighting control. The 3-in-1 Rogue Grid retails for $49.95. [PhotographyBLOG]
The Casio TRYX compact digital camera has a thin frame that provides support for odd-angle photos. The thin frame can be rotated away from the camera body, providing the ability to support the camera at odd angles or to provide a grip for an odd-angle shot. The TRYX features a 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 3.0-inch touch-screen LCD display and the ability to shoot 1080p HD video. Additionally, the TRYX includes support for high dynamic range (HDR) technology, which combines several different exposures in one image. The Casio TRYX is currently available for $249.99 a pop. [About]
Word has it that Sony will launch the NEX-7 mirror-less camera in the near future as a successor to the popular NEX-3 and NEX-5. The new camera is expected to have improved functionality across the line. Too bad, there is no further info about this new mirror-less camera. We will keep you posted. [Photography Bay]
The Samsung LSI Division has licensed Tessera’s OptiML Zoom image enhancement solution, which will enable high-quality zoom functionality in portable video recorders, camera phones and other camera-equipped mobile devices. Tessera’s OptiML Zoom image enhancement solution provides high quality 3X zoom capabilities, without moving parts, for miniature cameras. [dcviews]
If you are looking for a new high quality digital camera, then check out the Fujifilm Finepix X100. This camera is now available for pre-order at B&H for $1,199.95. The Fujifilm Finepix X100 has a fixed focal length 35mm (equivalent in 35mm format) lens with a very bright f/2.0 aperture (a classic lens choice for rangefinders) and a 9-blade diaphragm for beautiful blur in out-of-focus areas (bokeh). The X100 also uses an APS-C CMOS sensor with 12.3MP of resolution. [Product Page]
