Nikkor Close-Up Adaptor N1-CL1 – Announced

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 20, 2013

Nikkor Close-Up Adaptor N1-CL1 : Announced: 20-06-2013

When attached to any 1 NIKKOR lens, this accessory one can get closer to subjects and capture closer shots with more bokeh. The lens has to have 40.5 mm filter-attachment size. The minimum focus distance of the prime lens will be shortened, and produce a larger image. This super portable weight only 10 g weight and 7 mm thick.

[one_half]

Without N1-CL1

[/one_half] [one_half_last]

With N1-CL1

[/one_half_last]

When attached to a lens like the 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 or 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, you can turn those lenses into a micro lens. When attached to the 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, one can get to the subject as close as approx. 0.24 m from the tip of the N1-CL1 and can achieve maximum reproduction ratio, making the image of the subject larger by approx 3.8x

This accessory is ideal for taking close-up shots or for tabletop photography.

Adobe Photoshop CC – Released As Part of Adobe Creative Cloud™

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 18, 2013

Adobe released Adobe® Photoshop® CC as part of a major update to Adobe’s controversial Adobe Creative Cloud™. Photoshop CC pushes the boundaries of possibility, offering a powerful new creative process, legendary imaging magic, and greater creative freedom with new tools and workflows. Adobe Photoshop CC now available, exclusively to Creative Cloud members. Adobe’s desktop apps, including Photoshop, were previously known as Creative Suite® (CS), and will now be an integral part of Creative Cloud.

New Features in Photoshop CC

Photoshop CC includes a wide range of innovative features, including image deblurring and sharpening to improve design workflows, and new Camera Raw capabilities. It combines Photoshop standard and Photoshop Extended features to deliver greater accessibility to 3D tools and image analysis, while Creative Cloud integration offers flexible collaboration and sharing capabilities.

A fleet of new tools introduce the most advanced deblurring and sharpening technologies to date. The new Camera Shake Reduction tool analyzes and corrects for blur from camera movement to produce a better image. The all-new Smart Sharpen tool uses adaptive sharpening algorithms to minimize noise and halo effects while producing high-quality results. With intelligent upsampling users can increase the size of an image – large enough for a billboard – without pixelating the image.

Adobe Camera Raw 8 brings three new photo-editing capabilities to Photoshop CC. The Advanced Healing brush allows photographers to “heal” or “patch” images with a brush stroke instead of a circular area. The new Radial Gradient offers powerful controls to draw attention to the focus of an image without applying a standard vignette, and the Upright tool automatically straightens horizons and applies perspective corrections without distorting the image. Camera Raw edits can also be made to any layer or file within Photoshop CC.

For designers, improvements to rounded rectangles add the ability to adjust corner radii at any time. Users can also now select multiple paths, shapes and vectors at once, providing a faster, easier workflow for working with multiple objects.

In previous releases, Adobe Photoshop Extended was released as a separate application comprising all Photoshop features as well as 3D and image analysis capabilities. Beginning with Photoshop CC, all Photoshop Extended features will be integrated within one application, providing all users with advanced capabilities for 3D image editing and image analysis.

Photoshop CC is the first Adobe desktop app to include theability to post files directly to Behance fromwithin the application, showcasing work immediately and integrating peer feedback into the creative process. Behance is the world’s leading online creative community, with over 1.4 million members.

Photoshop CC includes all the Photoshop feature innovation delivered exclusively to Creative Cloud members over the last year, including: Smart Object support for Blur Gallery andLiquify effects, Conditional Actions, andCSS support for faster web design.

Adobe is also previewing a new workflow from Photoshop CC to Edge Reflow CC that will enable creatives to build web designs in Photoshop that can easily be turned into responsive websites, viewable across devices. Adobe expects to update Photoshop CC with this new capability this summer, underscoring the constant steam of innovation delivered to Creative Cloud members.

Creative Cloud

With Photoshop CC as part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud, you don’t have to wait 18 to 24 months to access new Photoshop innovation. When a new Photoshop feature is ready – it’ll be added immediately via Creative Cloud. Though it is called Cloud based, Photoshop CC is not a real cloud-based software, as it should be. It needs to be downloaded and installed locally on your computer, and all your files can be saved locally too. However, it does offer cloud-based storage for your files, which you can access from multiple devices on the move. The main concern for customers is, that the software will stop working if you don’t pay your monthly subscription.

[DPL Text Links 468]

Membership Plans and Availability

By signing up for Adobe Creative Cloud™ today, creatives will be available for download immediately. Creative Cloud membership for individuals is US$49.99 per month based on annual membership; existing customers who own CS3 to CS5.5 get their first year of Creative Cloud at the discounted rate of US $29.99 per month. Students and teachers can get Creative Cloud for $29.99 per month.

Single application membership plans for customers, who require only Photoshop CC, are available for $19.99 per month. Special promotional pricing is available for some customers, including CS6 users.

A team version of Creative Cloud includes everything individual members receive plus 100GB of storage and centralized deployment and administration capabilities. Creative Cloud for teams is priced at US $69.99 per month per seat. Existing customers, who own a volume license of CS3 or later, get their first year of Creative Cloud for teams at the discounted rate of US $39.99 per month per seat if they sign up before the end of August 2013.

For more details, visit: https://creative.adobe.com/plans

[hr]

Order Your Gears from

Arca Swiss Monoball Z1g+ Now In stock

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 18, 2013

Arca-Swiss Monoball Z1g+

Adorama has the Arca Swiss Monoball Z1g+ Now In stock

Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm & 55-200mm NIKKOR DX Bundle Only $496.95

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 18, 2013

Adorama has a Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm & 55-200mm NIKKOR DX Lens Bundle available for $496.95 Shipped and 2% Rewards.

Refurbished Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 Macro USM Lens – $1,073.72 (Reg at $1,429.00)

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 18, 2013

Canon USA Refurbished Store has the Refurbished Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 Macro USM Lens for $1,073.72 (Reg price $1,429.00)

Also check other canon refurbished here

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens – $369.00 (Reg at $649.00)

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 17, 2013

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM Lens

For a limited time, DigitalRev has the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens available for $369.00. Compare at $649.00.

Sigma18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM – The World First & Fastest APS-C Zoom Lens

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 17, 2013

Product Summary

Model name: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
Release Date: Apr. 18, 2013
Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual
Format : APS-C / Crop Sensor
Mounts: Canon | Nikon | Sony | Sigma
Purchase options: Amazon | B&H

Overview

Sigma announces world’s first F1.8 constant aperture zoom lens the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens. Means this zoom lens will achieve a maximum aperture F1.8 throughout the entire zoom range. This revolutionary, lens is dedicated for DSLR cameras with APS-C size sensors, which is equal to a focal range of 27-52.5mm on a 35mm camera. Features like minimum focusing distance of 11 inches, and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:4.3, make it an ideal companion for landscapes, portraits, still-life, studio, close-up and Street photography for both enthusiast and professionals.

previously unavailable in zoom lenses, this exceptionally fast apertures will provide photographers with a new level of creativity and convenience, with the outstanding image. Distortions, aberrations and field curvature are technologically and optically challenging for a large aperture wide angle zoom lens. But Sigma has tapped into its long history as a lens pioneer to overcome those issues in this new generation lens by applying wide, glass-molded aspherical lens and the incorporation of Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass. These technologies, mostly inherited fron the wide angle designs of 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM and our 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM, have optimized power distribution of the optical elements and compensated for various aberrations, as well as curvature of field at the widest angle. Additionally, Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp and high contrast images, even in backlit conditions.

The new Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens is the latest addition to the Sigma’s Art line of lenses, designed under the new Global Vision. The lens incorporates improved AF/MF switch and uses Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) compound material, which helps the lens to performs consistently well at extreme temperatures, and reduces the size and weight. The new lens is compatible with Sigma’s new USB Dock, enabling photographers to update lens firmware and adjust focus parameters from their computers.

The lens features, internal focusing and zooming, which prevents changes to the length of the lens. The front part of the lens does not rotate, so filters like circular polarizers can be used. The supplied petal-type hood will provide extra protection from flare and ghosting. Sigma’s Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) ensures a silent, high-speed AF function. The new optimized auto focus algorithm results in smooth focusing and full-time manual focusing capability. Lastly, it’s rounded nine-blade aperture diaphragm produces an attractive, round bokeh even at large-aperture settings.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Specs

Lens Construction	17 elements in 12 groups
Minimum aperture	F16
Filter size	φ72㎜
Angle of view (35mm equivalent)	76.5° – 44.2°
Minimum focusing distance	28cm/11.0in.
Dimensions (Diameter x Length)	φ78㎜x 121mm/3.1in. x 4.8in.
Number of diaphragm blades	9 (Rounded diaphragm)
Maximum magnification ratio	1：4.3
Weight	810g / 28.6oz.

Additional Images

Sample Images by Sigma18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM on Flickr

Purchase options

Available at Amazon | B&H

Pentax K-50

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 16, 2013

Pentax K-50

Released on June 12, 2013

Pentax K-50 A high End weather sealed DSLR with a Mid Range Price Tag. It was introduce along with cheaper Pentax K-500 without weather sealing.

Key Features

81 Weather seals
6 frame per second frame rate
100% Viewfinder Coverage
ISO up to 5100
Shake reduction System
shutter speed uo to 1/6000 of a Sec
Eye-fi Enabled

Features

Pentax K-50 DSLR featuring higher level advanced functionality with a consumer-friendly price tag. The K50 is an update of the K-30. In specs, this mid level Pentax K-50, rivals many cameras higher than it’s class. K-50 boasts a long list of advanced specifications, beginning with its 81weather seals, the K-50 incorporates PENTAX’s proven weather-resistant capability to extend shooting environments to wet, rainy or snowy conditions.

The K-50 features high-speed continuous shooting at approximately six frames per second, super-high-sensitivity shooting at ISO settings up to 51200 and high-precision SAFOX IXi+ autofocus with accurate subject tracking, for shooting in low-light or with a fast moving subject. Other features include, a 100% field of view viewfinder, innovative shake reduction system, four optional interchangeable focusing screens and a fast shutter with the ability to shoot at speeds up to 1/6000 of a second.K-50 also compatible with new Eye-fi SD card for easy wi-fi photo and video sharing. Users can enable automatic transmission of images and video to a smartphone for rapid sharing and even select their favorite images and resize them before transmission.

The K-50 will be available in 120 eye-catching color combinations and through PENTAX’s Color to Order™ system. It will takes advantage of a newly architected supply chain management system that is built to empower consumers to design the product they want. PENTAX has also introduced two new weather-sealed lens the smc PENTAX-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL WR, and smc PENTAX-DA L 50-200 F4-5.6ED WR. PENTAX’s extensive line of weather-sealed lenses offer a wide variety of focal lengths and shooting perspectives for many different shooting and weather scenarios. Also check the cheaper alternative the Pentax K-500 here.

Pricing & availability

The K-50 DSLR is available to order today in a choice of 120 color combinations at pentaximaging.com and retail outlets nationwide in July 2013 with a suggested retail price of $699.95 for body only, $799.95 for the kit including DA-L 18-55mm WR lens and $879.95 for the dual lens kit including the DA-L 18-55mm WR and DA-L 50-200mm WR lenses.

Additional Image

Pentax K-50 Specifications on

Sensor	CMOS with primary color filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system
Sensor Size	23.7 x 15.7mm (APS-C)
Color Depth	8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW
Effective Pixels	16.3 MP
Total Pixels	16.5 MP
Dust Removal	Sensor movement with SP coating on low pass filter
Pixel Mapping	Yes
Shake Reduction	Sensor-shift SR with rotational compensation (3 stops avg CIPA, 4 stops max)
Mount	PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
Lenses	PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable with adapter and/or restrictions)
SDM Function	Yes
Focus Type	SAFOX IXi+ TTL phase-detection 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
Sensitivity Range	EV -1 to 18 (ISO 100)
Focus Modes	AF.A (auto), AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual
Focus Point Adjustment	Auto 11 pt., Auto 5 pt., User-Selectable (with Expanded Area AF), Center
AF Assist	Yes via dedicated LED AF assist lamp
Focus Peaking	Yes (n/a during active video recording)
Metering	Type: TTL open aperture 77 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) Exposure lock: Yes Exposure bracketing: 3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Shutter	Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: Auto: 1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb
Viewfinder	Type: Pentaprism Coverage (field of view): 100% Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable) Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to +1.5m Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital
LCD Monitor	Type: 3.0″ TFT color LCD w brightness/color adjustment Resolution: 921,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes
Live View	Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor Field Of View: 100% Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X), Grid Overlay (4×4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, Histogram
Built-In Flash	Type: Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash Guide number: 12m (ISO 100) Coverage: 28mm wide angle equivalent Flash modes: P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV (1/3 steps)
External Flash	Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec
Storage Media	Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC, (Eye-Fi Card compatible)
Interfaces	Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out USB Connection: MSC / PTP Video out: NTSC, PAL Microphone: Built-in monaural
Image File	Recorded resolutions: 16M (4928×3264), 12M (4224×2816), 8M (3456×2304), 5M (2688×1792) RAW (4928×3264) Quality levels: Best, Better, Good File formats: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
ISO Range	Auto: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), auto range selectable Manual: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
White Balance	Type: Image sensor detection with light wavelength sensor detection Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): a) 3 manual settings can be configured and saved, b) Kelvin color temperatures can be selected, c) WB settings can be copied from a captured image WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis
Mode	Hyper Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Hyper Manual (M), Bulb (B), User (U1, U2), Scene (SCN), Auto Picture (AUTO), Movie
Auto Picture Modes	Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
Scene Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest,Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Custom Image Modes	Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Green Simplified Mode Available	n/a
Face Detection Available	Yes
PASMB	P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv)
Date Stamp	n/a
Digital Filters Capture	Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color
Dynamic Range Adjustment	Highlight, shadow
Digital Level	Viewfinder (horizontal), LCD (horizontal, vertical), SR auto-level function
File/Folder Customization	Folder name (standard, date), create new folder, embed copyright
Drive Modes Mode Selection	Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Exposure Bracketing (3 frames)
Drive Modes Continuous FPS	Continuous Hi: approx. 6.0 FPS (30 JPG, 8 RAW) Continuous Lo: approx. 3.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 10 RAW)
Other Modes	Multi-exposure: 2-9 shots, auto exposure adjustment Interval: 999 shots, 3 sec to 24 hr interval, time delay HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3, pixel alignment, exposure bracket +/- 1-3 EV (1/1 steps) Cable switch: Yes CS-205 (sold separately)
Playback Mode Selection	Single frame, Multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram, bright/dark area warning, copyright display, calendar filmstrip, display, folder display, slideshow, Eye-Fi transfer
Playback Mode Pallet	Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Index Print, Protect, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, Save Cross Processing, RAW Development, Movie Edit, DPOF
Playback Digital Filters	Monochrome, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color, Tone Expansion, Sketch Filter, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Base Parameter Adjustment
Video Capture Image File Information	Recorded resolutions/FPS: 1920x1080p30/25/24, 1280x720p60/50/30/25/24, 640x480p30/25/24 Quality levels: Best, Better, Good File formats (compression): MOV MPEG-4 AVC (h.264) Sound: Audio gain adj
Video Capture Modes	Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass,Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross ProcessingDigital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color
Video Capture Modes cont.	Interval movie: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr. Recording time: 4 sec. to 99 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time, Motion JPEG(AVI) Movie editing functions: Movie Divide, Delete Selected Frames
File Storage (Based on 4GB Memory)	Still 16MP (3:2) RAW: 150 images Still 16MP (3:2) Best Image Quality: 421 Video 1080p30 Best Image Quality: 0:16:21 Video 1080p24 Best Image Quality: 0:20:21 Video 720p60 Best Image Quality: 0:16:21 Video 720p30 Best Image Quality: 0:28:18
Custom Functions	22
Language Support	English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian
System Requirements	Windows: Windows XP(SP3 or later 32-bit Home/Pro), Vista (32-bit,64-bit), Win 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) Win 8, (can be run as a 32-bit application on any 64-bit edition of Windows). Mac: MacOS X, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Primary Construction Materials	Reinforced polycarbonate over stainless steel chassis
Operating Temperature	14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)
Ruggedized Features	Fully weather sealed throughout body, coldproof
Battery	Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109 (included), AA battery holder D-BH109 for 4 AA batteries (sold separately)
Battery Time Stills	Li-Ion approx. 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA), AA lithium approx. 1250 (710 w 50% flash, CIPA)
Battery Time Movie Playback	Li-Ion approx. 270 min, AA lithium approx. 560 min
Battery Time Movie Recording	25 min max time per clip
AC Adapter Available	Yes. K-AC128 (sold separately)
Body Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8″ (129.5 x 96.5 x 71.1mm)
Body Weight	20.8 oz (589.67g) without battery or removable memory 22.9 oz (649.20g) loaded and ready

Purchase options

Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H

Pentax K-500 – New Entry level DSLR from Pentax

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 16, 2013

Pentax K-500

Announced on June 12, 2013

Pentax Announced the new entry level Pentax K-500 Digial SLR Camera with Pentax DA L 18-55mm WR Lens, Black, 16MP APS-C CMOS, Full 1080p h.264 HD Movie, K-Mount Lens Compatible, In-Body Shake Reduction, Eye-Fi Compatible

Key Features

16.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
PRIME M Image Processing Engine
3.0″ 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 30 fps
SAFOX IXi+ Autofocus System
Continuous Shooting Up to 6 fps
In-Camera Shake Reduction
In-Camera HDR and RAW Processing
Four AA or Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

The Pentax K-500 Digital SLR Camera inherits most of the specs of Pentax K-50, but the Weather sealing. It features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor and PRIME M image processing engine to deliver quality imagery & fast performance. A high sensitivity level of ISO 51200, full-res continuous shooting rate of 6 fps, and rendering both stills and videos achieved with the help of these two technologies. Full HD 1080p video recording is supported up to 30 fps as well as HD 720p recording up to 60 fps. Video files are recorded in H.264 AVC/MPEG-4 codec and saved as .MOV files for easy sharing and editing.

The SAFOX IXi+ autofocus system, ensures sharp, accurate focus quickly and smoothly. Additionally, in-camera sensor shift image stabilization, which reduces the camera shake by about three stops to ease working in low-light conditions or with longer focal length lenses.

Pentax K-500 is housed within a polycarbonate-covered camera body that is supported by a stainless steel chassis. It is powered by four AA batteries as its power source when used in conjunction with the included D-BH109 AA Battery Holder .The optional D-LI109 lithium-ion battery pack can be used as a compact & rechargeable power source.

Pricing & Avaiability

The K-500 DSLR will be available at retail outlets nationwide and online in July 2013 with a suggested retail price of $599.95 for the kit including the DA-L 18-55mm lens and $699.95 for the dual lens kit including the DA-L 18-55mm and DA-L 50-200mm lenses.

Additional Images

Pentax K-500 Specifications

Sensor Type	CMOS with primary color filter, integrated Shake/Dust Reduction sensor movement system
Sensor Size	23.7 x 15.7mm (APS-C)
Sensor Color Depth	8 bits/channel JPG, 12 bits/channel RAW
Effective Pixels	16.3 MP
Total Pixels	16.5 MP
Dust Removal	Sensor movement with SP coating on low pass filter
Pixel Mapping	Yes
Image Stabilization (Shake Reduction)	Sensor-shift SR with rotational compensation (3 stops avg CIPA, 4 stops max)
Lens Mount	PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount
Usable Lenses	PENTAX KAF3, KAF2, KAF, and KA (K mount, 35mm screw-mount, 645/67 med format lenses useable with adapter and/or restrictions)
SDM Function	Yes
Power Zoom Function	n/a
Focus Type	SAFOX IXi+ TTL phase-detection 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
Sensitivity Range	EV -1 to 18 (ISO 100)
Focus Modes	AF.A (auto), AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual
Focus Point Adjustment	Auto 11 pt., Auto 5 pt., User-Selectable (with Expanded Area AF), Center
AF Assist	Yes via dedicated LED AF assist lamp
Focus Peaking	Yes (n/a during active video recording)
Metering System	Type: TTL open aperture 77 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 0 to 22 (ISO 100, 50mm F1.4) Metering patterns (multi, center, spot): Multi 77, Center, Spot Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) Exposure lock: Yes Exposure bracketing: 3 frames, up to +/- 3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Shutter	Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-run, focal plane shutter Shutter speed: Auto: 1/6000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/6000 to 30 sec. (1/3EV steps or 1/2EV steps), Bulb
Viewfinder	Type: Pentaprism Coverage (field of view): 100% Magnification: 0.92X (w 50mm F1.4 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte III (interchangeable) Diopter adjustment: -2.5m to +1.5m Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), digital
LCD Monitor	Type: 3.0″ TFT color LCD w brightness/color adjustment Resolution: 921,000 dots Wide angle viewable: Yes
Live View	Type: TTL by CMOS image sensor Field Of View: 100% Display Modes: Magnification (2-6X), Grid Overlay (4×4, Golden Ratio, Scale), Bright/Dark Indication, Histogram
Built-In Flash	Type: Retractable P-TTL pop-up flash Guide number: 12m (ISO 100), Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec Angle of View/Coverage: Wide Angle (Equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format) Flash modes: P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync High-Speed and Wireless Sync are also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash. Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV (1/3 steps)
External Flash	Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless with PENTAX dedicated flash Synchronization speed: 1/180 sec
Storage Media	Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC, (Eye-Fi Card compatible)
Interfaces	Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out, Cable Switch Video output format: NTSC, PAL, USB Connection: MSC/PTP Microphone: Built-in monaural
Image File	Recorded resolutions: 16M (4928×3264), 12M (4224×2816), 8M (3456×2304), 5M (2688×1792) RAW (4928×3264) Quality levels: Best, Better, Good File formats: RAW (DNG), JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF, PIM III Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
ISO Sensitivity	Auto: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), auto range selectable Manual: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
White Balance	Type: Image sensor detection with light wavelength sensor detection Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): a) 3 manual settings can be configured and saved, b) Kelvin color temperatures can be selected, c) WB settings can be copied from a captured image WB fine adjustment: +/- 7 steps A-B axis or G-M axis
Program Mode Selection	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb
Auto Picture Modes	Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
Scene Modes	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest,Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Custom Image Modes	Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Green Simplified Mode Available	n/a
Face Detection Available	Yes
PASMB	P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv)
Date Stamp	n/a
Digital Filters Capture	Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color
Dynamic Range Adjustment	Highlight, shadow
File/Folder Customization	Folder name (standard, date), create new folder, embed copyright
Drive Modes Mode Selection	Single, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-Timer (12s, 2s), Remote (0s, 3s), Exposure Bracketing (3 frames)
Drive Modes Continuous FPS	Continuous Hi: approx. 6.0 FPS (30 JPG, 8 RAW) Continuous Lo: approx. 3.0 FPS (unlimited JPG, 10 RAW)
Other Modes	Multi-exposure: 2-9 shots, auto exposure adjustment Interval: 999 shots, 3 sec to 24 hr interval, time delay HDR: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2, HDR 3, pixel alignment, exposure bracket +/- 1-3 EV (1/1 steps) Cable switch: Yes CS-205 (sold separately)
Playback Mode Selection	Single frame, Multi-image display (4, 9, 16, 36, 81 segmentation), Display magnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram, bright/dark area warning, copyright display, calendar filmstrip, display, folder display, slideshow, Eye-Fi transfer
Playback Mode Pallet	Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Index Print, Protect, Slideshow, Save as Manual WB, Save Cross Processing, RAW Development, Movie Edit, DPOF
Playback Digital Filters	Monochrome, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color, Tone Expansion, Sketch Filter, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim, Base Parameter Adjustment
Video Capture Image File Information	Recorded resolutions/FPS: 1920x1080p30/25/24, 1280x720p60/50/30/25/24, 640x480p30/25/24 Quality levels: Best, Better, Good File formats (compression): MOV MPEG-4 AVC (h.264) Sound: Audio gain adj
Video Capture Modes	Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass,Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross ProcessingDigital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Color
Video Capture Modes cont.	Interval movie: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr. Recording time: 4 sec. to 99 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately, from the set time, Motion JPEG(AVI) Movie editing functions: Movie Divide, Delete Selected Frames
File Storage (Based on 4GB Memory)	Still 16MP (3:2) RAW: 150 images Still 16MP (3:2) Best Image Quality: 421 Video 1080p30 Best Image Quality: 0:16:21 Video 1080p24 Best Image Quality: 0:20:21 Video 720p60 Best Image Quality: 0:16:21 Video 720p30 Best Image Quality: 0:28:18
Customazation	(20 Custom Functions available) RAW/Fx Button (One Push File Format, Exposure Bracketing, Optical preview, Digital Preview, Composition Adjustment, Select AF Point), USER Mode (up to 2 settings can be saved)
Language Support	English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian
System Requirements	Windows: Windows XP(SP3 or later 32-bit Home/Pro), Vista (32-bit,64-bit), Win 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) Win 8, (can be run as a 32-bit application on any 64-bit edition of Windows). Mac: MacOS X, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Primary Construction Materials	Reinforced polycarbonate over stainless steel chassis
Operating Temperature	14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)
Ruggedized Features	Fully weather sealed throughout body, coldproof
Battery	Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI109 (included), AA battery holder D-BH109 for 4 AA batteries (sold separately)
Battery Time Stills	Li-Ion approx. 480 (410 w 50% flash, CIPA), AA lithium approx. 1250 (710 w 50% flash, CIPA)
Battery Time Movie Playback	Li-Ion approx. 270 min, AA lithium approx. 560 min
Battery Time Movie Recording	25 min max time per clip
AC Adapter Available	Yes. K-AC128 (sold separately)
Body Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.8″
Body Weight	20.8 oz (589.67g) without battery or removable memory 22.9 oz (649.20g) loaded and ready

Purchase options

Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H

Pentax Ricoh has announced the Pentax Q7 Compact

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 16, 2013

Pentax Q7

Today Pentax announced the Pentax Q7 compact camera. Available in 120 eye-catching color combinations through PENTAX’s Color To Order™ system. With a complete system of interchangeable lenses, filters, viewfinders, and fun smart effects and digital filters creativity is limitless.

Key Features

12.4MP 1/1.7″ CMOS Sensor
Fits Pentax Q-Mount System
3.0″ 460k-dot LCD with AR Coating
Full 1080p HD/H.264 Video Recording
5 fps Burst Shooting and 1/2000s Shutter
ISO up to 12800
In-Camera Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction
In-Camera RAW Processing
Micro HDMI Port
Built-in Pop-up Flash

The Q7 sets a new standard in the imaging industry, with consumer products: customization through architected supply chain management system designed around Color To Order. Q7 features an upgraded 1/1.7 inch, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, high ISO shooting up to 12800 and new Q ENGINE with faster start-up and shooting time.

For just 7 ounces, the Q7’s compact body makes it a poket-able device. With 19 smart effects and filters and seven lens options provide greater expression and better image quality than cell phones ever dreamt of. It’s Eye Fi SD card compatibility and built-in menus, users can now edit, re-size and share photos instantly.

Unleash your artistic endeavors with the Q-mount seven specialty lenses including, prime, zoom, wide-angle, fish-eye. With the new mount-shield lens now you can mimic a dreamy pinhole-camera effect.

Pocket your super-compact, lightweight Q7 and capture colors of you life everywhere you go. It’s your own camera for your way, and your own world.

Pricing and Availability

The Q7 kit with 02 zoom lens is available to order today in a choice of 120 color combinations at pentaximaging.com and retail outlets nationwide in August 2013 with a suggested retail price of $499.95. The 07 Mount Shield lens will be available for purchase online and at retail outlets nationwide in July 2013with a suggested retail price of $79.95.

Additional Image

Specifications

Announced on June 12, 2113

Camera Type	Lens-interchangeable SL digital-still camera (Digital Hybrid ILC)
Sensor type	Type: 1/1.7″ Backlit CMOS w/ primary color filter Effective pixels: 12.4MP Total pixels: 12.76MP
Resolutions Still JPEG	[4:3]L:12M(4000×3000),M:7M(3072×2304),S:3M(1920×1440) [3:2]L:10M(4000×2664),M:6M(3072×2048),S:2M(1920×1280) [16:9]L:9M(4000×2248),M:5M(3072×1728),S:2M(1920×1080) [1:1]L:9M(2992×2992),M:5M(2304×2304),2M(1440×1440)
Resolutions RAW	[4:3]12M(4000×3000)
Quality	Quality Levels: RAW (12bit): DNG, JPEG: Best, Better, Good RAW and JPEG simultaneously recordable
LCD	Type: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating LCD resolution: 460,000 dots Adjustable: Brightness and Color Field of View: approx. 100%, Display info: Grid display (4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale display), Bright/dark area warning, Histogram
Focus System	Type: Contrast detection AF Autofocus Method: Face Detection, Tracking, AF Select (25 Points), Select, Spot Focus Method: AF / MF Switching Brightness Range: EV0 to 18 (ISO100) AF Assist Light: Dedicated LED Lamp Manual Focus Assist: OFF/x2/x4 Focus Peaking: Yes
Mount	Type: PENTAX bayonet Q-mount Usable lenses: Q-mount lenses, K-mount lenses (w/ Adapter Q for K Lens)
Flash	Type: Built-in retractable P-TTL flash Guide number: approx. 4.9 (ISO100/m) / approx. 7 (ISO200/m) Angle of view: coverage: wide angle-lens, equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format Flash modes: P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Sync Speed: Lens shutter: 1/2000 seconds, Electronic shutter: 1/13 seconds Flash Exposure Compensation: -2.0 to +1.0 EV
Storage Media	Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Interfaces	Ports: USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) / AV output terminal, HDMI output terminal (Type D) Video out: NTSC, PAL USB Connection: MSC / PTP
Image Stabilization	Still:Sensor shift Shake Reduction
Metering	Type: TTL image sensor metering, segment metering, center-weighted metering, spot meteringExposure compensation: EV1 – 17 (ISO 100, F1.9 lens), +2EV using the Electronic Shutter setting or using the built-in ND filter
ISO Range	AUTO: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps) Bulb mode: up to ISO 1600
White Balance	AutoTTL by CMOS image sensor Preset: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, ManualManual: Configured on the monitor (up to 3 settings can be saved), White balance can be copied from saved image Fine Adjustment: Adjustable ±7 steps on A-B axis or G-M axis
Shutter	Type: Lens shutter: 1/2000 – 30 seconds (1/3EV step, 1/8000 – 30 seconds when Electronic Shutter setting is enabled), BulbShooting at 1/8000 – 2 seconds with Electronic Shutter and Bulb shooting are not available when using a lens that has no
Capture Modes Program	Program Auto Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Bulb, Blur Control
Capture Modes Auto	Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Blue Sky, Forest
Capture Modes Scene	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene,Night Scene HDR*, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum
Face Detection	Yes
Custom Image	Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing
Digital Filter (capture)	Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye
HDR Capture	Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2
Smart Effect	Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Water Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1 to 3
Other Effects	Bold Monochrome, Water Color, Vibrant Color Enhance, USER 1 to 3 Multi-Exposure: Number of shots: 2-9, Exposure adjusted automatically. Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction Interval Shooting: Shooting interval: 3 sec. to 24 hr., Start Interval setting: immediately from the set time. Number of shots: up to 999 images
Green Simplified Mode	None
Drive Modes	Single frame, Continuous (Hi, Lo), Self-timer (12s, 2s), Remote Control (0 sec., 3 sec., continuous), Exposure Bracketing (3 frames, remote control), Multi-exposure (0 sec., Self-time, remote control), Interval Shooting
Continuous Shooting	Continuous Shooting: Approx. 5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Hi): up to 5 frames, Approx. 1.5 fps, JPEG (12M / best/ Continuous Lo): up to 100 frames
Other Drive Modes	Self-timer: Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Remote control: Yes (Instant, 3 sec. Delay, Continuous) EV Compensation: ± 3EV (1/3EV step) AE Lock: Can be assigned to the green/delete button from the menu. Continuous as long as the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Playback View	Single frame, multi-image display (4, 9, 30, 56 segments), displaymagnification (up to 16x, scrolling and quick magnification available), rotating, histogram (Yhistogram, RGB histogram), bright/dark area warning, detailed information, folder display, date display, slideshow.
Playback Digital Filters	Base Parameter Adjustment, Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye, Retro, Soft, Sketch Filter, Miniature, Soft, Starburst
Playback RAW Development	File Format (JPEG), Aspect Ratio, Color Space, Custom Image, White Balance, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction, Distortion Correction
Playback Edit	Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio adjustment available), Index, Movie Editing (divide or deleteselected frames), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Red-eye Edit, Saving buffer as a RAW file
Playback Delete	Delete single image, delete all images, select & delete, delete folder, delete instant review image MOVIE
Movie File Format	MOVMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.mov)
Movie Recorded Pixels	FullHD (1920×1080,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), HD (1280×720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA (640×480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Movie Sound	Built-in monaural microphone
Movie Custom Image	Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film,Monochrome, Cross Processing
Movie Digital Filter	Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Tone Expansion, Invert Color, Extract Color, Unicolor Bold, Water Color, Posterization, Slim, Fish-eye
Movie Interval Movie	Recording interval: 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr.
Movie Recording Time	12 sec. to 99 hr.
Movie Start Interval Setting	Immediately, from the set time
File Formats	Still: RAW (DNG), JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF2.0 compliant Movie: MOVMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.mov)
Custom Functions	16
Mode Memory	10 items
Button/Dial Customization	Green/Delete button: Green Button, Preview, One Push File Format, AE Lock, Enable AF
Quick Dial	Smart Effect, Custom Image, Digital Filter, Aspect Ratio
World Time	World Time settings for 75 cities (28 time zones)
Language	English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese
Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery D-LI68
Battery Time	Number of recordable images: approx. 250 images (with 50% flash usage), approx. 260 images (without flash usage) Playback time: approx.160 minutes
AC Adapter	K-AC115 (optional)
System Requirements	For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may varyWindows: Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit Home/Pro), Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 8 / Can be run as a 32-bit application on any 64-bit Edition of WindowsMac: Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7, USB port
Environment	Construction material(s): Reinforced polycarbonate plastic Operating temperature: 32-104°F
Dimensions (WxHxD)	4 x 2.3 x 1.32″ (101.6 x 58.4 x 33.5mm)
Weight	Without battery or removable memory: approx. 6.35oz (180g) With battery and memory card: approx. 7oz (200g)

Purchase options

Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Availability & Pricing Announced

Posted by Digital Photography Live Date June 15, 2013

Sigma has announced the pricing & availability of Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art lens for APS-C DSLRs. It will be available from July at a street price of around $799. The recommended retail price will be £799.99 in the UK, and €999 in Europe. The lens will be available for Pentax and Sony mounts, along with the Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts previously announced. It is the world’s first constant F1.8 zoom.

Available at B&H

[DPL Recommends (Shorcodes)]