The 1D X Mark II is the new Canon flagship model incorporating a full-frame 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, with a machine-gun frame rate of 16 frames per second in Live View shooting, 14 frames per second when using the viewfinder. You can also select the AF point using the Touchscreen. Nikon and Canon both released their top-gun cameras (Nikon’s D5 and Canon’s 1D X Mark II) in … [Read more...]
Canon Launches Flagship EOS-1D X Mark II in India
Canon recently launched the EOS-1D X Mark II, a new flagship, successor to the EOS-1D X. Equipped with a 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, the camera boasts dual DIGIC 6+ image processors and 4K video capability. “The EOS-1D X Mark II is Canon’s answer to the top rung professional photographers’ unrelenting pursuit of excellence in imagery. This camera is aimed at top … [Read more...]
Nikon Confirms FX format D-SLR D5
Nikon has announced that it is developing the Nikon D5, previously rumoured to be a 20 megapixel FX format D-SLR. Though there is no official word on its specifications, this Full Frame D-SLR is rumoured to have a new focussing module, 4K video capability, native ISO of up to 102,400, continuous shooting speed of 15 frames per second, and Full HD slow motion videos. Apart from … [Read more...]
Nikon D810 Firmware Update Brings Major Bug Fixes
Nikon has released an updated firmware for its D810 D-SLR. The new version, C 1.10, fixes several issues. It also adds the additional functionality of controlling external recorders that support the Atomos Open Protocol, connected through HDMI port. The details of fixes are as follows: Incorrect distances were shown in the camera playback info display for photographs taken … [Read more...]
Canon Rumoured to be Developing 120MP Stacked Sensor
If rumours are to be believed, Canon seems to have a new sensor design in place for their 120 MP D-SLR that was previewed recently. A well-informed rumour source says that the Bayer pattern sensors do not do full justice to ultra-high resolution sensors over 100MP. The source believes that the new sensor may be similar in technology to Sigma's patented Foveon technology and … [Read more...]
