DSLR Cameras

by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
For the skeptics still out there who keep asking, “When is there going to be a professional mirrorless system?” Hasselblad seems to have an answer, and that answer is: right now, with the company’s release of the X1D-50c Medium Format Mirrorless Digital Camera. Making itself known as a world’s first, the X1D is certain to be a game changer,
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
After attracting professionals with their first full-frame offering, Pentax is now revamping their mid-range series by releasing the K-70 DSLR Camera. Packing a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and the latest PRIME MII processor, as well as in-body Shake Reduction, the K-70 offers a plethora of high-end features along with outstanding image
by BH Event Space… ·Posted
In this B&H Event Space video, Michael Bubolo, Sony’s Senior National Sales Manager of Digital Imaging, shares his knowledge about the latest generation of Sony A7 full-frame cameras. Cutting-edge technology, innovation, quality, and value are the defining attributes of Sony’s digital imaging system. That definition isn’t from Sony, but rather from the multiple reviews and accolades that A7-series cameras have received since Sony
by John Harris ·Posted
Today we talk gear! In this episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we invite two respected members of the B&H team to tell us which one camera offers them all they would ever want from a camera. Well, not exactly, but Christina Smith and Andrea Ortado do provide us with much to consider when we go on this hypothetical journey to find your “desert island” camera. Would it be full frame, have interchangeable lenses (but which one lens), would it be rugged and waterproof, be blazing fast or ultra-high resolution? How about high ISO or
by Jill Waterman ·Posted
In the lead-up to the Google I/O 2016 developer festival, held from May 18 – 20, in Mountain View, California, the company has unveiled The Art Camera, a robotic camera, custom-built to record cultural masterworks in gigapixel images. Comprising more than one billion pixels, the ultra-high resolution of a gigapixel image can bring out details invisible to the naked eye. This highly advanced system was developed by the Google Cultural Institute, the company’s not-for-profit initiative that
by Josh Taylor ·Posted
Panasonic has partnered with Leica to produce the new Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH POWER O.I.S. for Micro Four Thirds-format mirrorless cameras, perhaps the most audacious example of their collaborations to date. It offers an amazing 200-800mm-equivalent focal-length range in a surprisingly compact, lightweight, and weather-resistant package designed for handheld or tripod use. It provides a relatively wide
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Leica aims to create professional and unique cameras for dedicated subsets of the photography world, and with the M-D (Typ 262) Digital Rangefinder Camera, the company is attempting to pare down to the bare essentials for pure photography. The M-D’s most notable “feature” is the omission of the rear LCD screen, which Leica boasts as a way to
by Todd Vorenkamp ·Posted
The letter “F.” It is one of the most powerful letters in all of photography. In the automotive world, BMW virtually owns “M.” In the tech world, Apple conquered the “i.” In 1959, when Nikon rolled out its first ever single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, the company took possession of “F” and it has been symbolic in the photography world ever since. Photographs ©Todd Vorenkamp Nikon’s flagship SLR film cameras have all carried the F designation, followed by a number. The legendary camera that started Nikon’s professional line was simply called the
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Astounding megapixel counts have always been the domain of medium format digital, and Hasselblad has stepped it up a notch with the release of the H6D-100c and H6D-50c DSLR cameras, featuring
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Two-sided debates have always consumed the photographic industry, be it film versus digital, primes versus zooms, or manual versus automatic. It is only fitting that the latest developments in camera design have spawned a new conversation: DSLR or mirrorless. Photographers old and new are asking the question, “Should I go mirrorless?” and, as we look forward to 2016, a definitive answer has only become more difficult to pin down. Right now there are some clear pros and cons to each system and, hopefully, after seeing the main points you will
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
After a series of upgrades to their mid and high-end DSLR lines, Canon has brought a couple of enhancements to their entry-level series with the release of the EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera. This model builds upon its predecessor by implementing the DIGIC 4+ processor for improved imaging performance and built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for directly
by John Harris ·Posted
In the past few weeks, Canon and Nikon have announced their latest flagship DSLR cameras, the Nikon D5 and the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. Our expert guests, Levi Tenenbaum and Shawn Steiner, have had a chance to play with these new models, and join us to report on their findings. In general, we talk upgraded specs and what differentiates these cameras from
by BH Online Videos ·Posted
In the following video, Allan Weitz introduces us to the brand new Canon EOS 80D DSLR, EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens, and PowerShot G7 X Mark II Digital Camera. Starting off with the 80D, Allan walks us through the major
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
With CP+ just around the corner, Canon is getting the news out with a range of camera releases. In the interchangeable lens segment is the mid-range EOS 80D DSLR Camera along with a versatile EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens, which come alongside the
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Loyal Pentax users can finally celebrate, as the widely hyped and much talked about full-frame K-1 DSLR Camera has officially arrived along with two new optics, the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR and HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR. Pentax made sure to deliver with their first full-frame K-mount digital camera, packing in a 36.4MP CMOS sensor along