Photolectic Digital Photography Blog, news, articles, reviews and user opinions. http://photolectic.com 2010-07-31T14:21:33+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2009-09-06T13:08:57+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/news/dslr/pentax-k7-body-only-drops-to-1250.html There is a great Pentax K7 deal on Amazon. Cameta Cameras on Amazon offers Pentax K-7 body-only kit with a $50 discount, for only $1.250 ( with free shipping and handling). I don't expect this price to go lower before Thanksgiving, so if you don't want to wait more, don't miss this deal. Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only) text/html 2009-09-06T12:48:45+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/reviews/dslr/leica-m9-and-x1-specifications.html Below you can find the rumored specifications of the new Leica M9 and X1. According to the rumors, Leica M9 will be available for sale next week and the Leica X1 in few months. Leica M9 specs: ■ Full frame CCD 24×36mm 18.2 mp sensor ■ Improved image noise performance at high ISO settings ■ Improved operation reactivity ■ SD card slot ■ Bundled with Adobe Lightroom Leica X1 specs: 12 mp APSC CEMOS sensor Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH l;ens (equivalent to 35mm) Manual exposure operations (shutter dial/aperture dial Autofocus Built-in flash (this is the circle cover on top right) Bundled with Adobe Lightroom Made in Germany text/html 2009-09-06T12:28:44+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/news/accessories/canon-wft-e5a-wireless-file-transmitter.html Canon introduced WFT-E5A, a new wireless file transmitter (WFT) for the new EOS 7D DSLR camera. WFT-E5A offers connectivity options including IEEE802.11a/b/g and Ethernet, geotagging is possible via Bluetooth, and it is also possible to transfer and display images on DLNA televisions and photo frames. Photographers can fire up to 10 cameras simultaneously from across the room or across the country while maintaining control over camera settings and remote live view on a laptop or smart phone. The Canon WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter will be available in November 2009 and will be sold at an estimated retail price of $699.99. Canon USA Press Release text/html 2009-09-06T12:18:42+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/software/updates/corel-digital-studio-2010.html Corel introduced the Digital Studio 2010, a photo, video and music combo software product that caters to the family photographer/videographer, covering everything from importing photos and videos, to editing and final output through online sharing or DVD burning. Corel Digital Studio 2010 will begin to ship in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $99.99. You can download the free trial version of Corel Digital Studio 2010 here: http://www.corel.com/digitalstudio Corel Digital Studio 2010 News Release text/html 2009-09-06T12:11:00+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/news/lenses/sigma-70-300mm-f4-5.6-dg-os.html Sigma introduced a new image stabilized telephoto zoom lens: 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS. Featuring Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabilizer system), the 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. The Sigma 70-300mm’s has a minimum focusing distance of 150cm throughout the zoom range. Unfortunately this new version with OS doesn't feature the macro mode that the existing versions have that were offering a 1:2 magnification ratio, was quite handy in many conditions I have to say. The Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS will cost £399 and be available in late September for Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony cameras. Sigma Press Release