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September 10, 2012

f164, musings, photo couch, podcast, video

Photo Couch Podcast 32 | Throwback. Canon FTb, Classic 35mm

My friend Barry Howell guests this week and shows off the classic 35mm SLR in black and talks about how cool it really was. I even bought one myself to add to my collection. — Photo Couch Podcast #33, Direct Link.

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Photo Couch is the companion podcast of Gavin’s f164 project. An audio/video journal. Nothing fancy. Just short musings, tips, and thoughts on photography. You can listen here on the blog, or subscribe for free and get all the latest episodes. If you want more, you can also check out Gavin’s full podcast, Pro Photo Show.

September 9, 2012

Cool Gadgets, Gavin Seim

Epic 6mm Fisheye with a Whopping 220 Angle of View

Holy epic optics Batman! The Nikon 6mm 2.8 fisheye is something to behold.

Unless you’re Bruce Wayne you’ll probably never own this beauty. In fact it last sold for a whopping price of around 160,000.

True most of us probably don’t need a lens this wide. But a 220 degree view. That’s out of control folks. Like being a super hero or something. This image is from the MIR listing for the lens, where you can read all about it and it’s stunning specs.

Not your every day kit lens, but quite a thing to behold. Watch for scratches though. You’re not gonna be fitting a filter on that 236mm front element.

Gavin Seim

November 28, 2008

Gavin Seim, news, Nikon, ProPhotoShow

Nikon D3X Announced (Updated)

UPDATE: This was rumor, but It’s now official. You can see the Nikon press release here. I’ve updated details in the post to reflect released stats.

The D3X (ultra high resolution version of the Nikon D3) has been in the chatter for awhile. Here’s some rumor details over on Nikon watch. These come from the pages of a Nikon Pro magazine. Looks like the D3X is mainly a D3, but with a few changes. Still no video capability, though that should not bother most photographers… Should it?

Details: (Updated)

Full frame 24.5 megapixel FX sensor
5fps full res, or 7fps at 10 megapixels
Expanded ISO 50-6400 (No super high ISO shooting like the D3)
A new Active-D lighting mode
Cost will be about $8000 USD
Available in December 2008

Most of you readers know I’m a Canon shooter, but I have nothing against Nikon at all. My observation is that this does not offer much advantage over the current Nikon D3 other than megapixels, and will cost more. It also has less ISO range. Are any of you readers planning on picking one up? Do most of us need more pixels? Your thoughts?

Gavin Seim

September 9, 2008

Gavin Seim

Sony Launches the A900. Their First Full Frame SLR

We know that Sony has been pushing hard towards the DSLR market that Canon and Nikon have pretty well cornered. They have now announced the D900, their first full frame pro level version.

Inside we find 25 megapixels, a 3 inch screen, 5fps, Minolta (as well as their own) lens support and built in steady shot. Some pretty solid specs, but it looks like Sony is still going to be a step behind the big boys in terms of at least high ISO shooting. Sony is coming against a tough crowd with this 3k SLR, and people won’t go easy. Still their looking to be a future contender in this space.

DPReview has a nice little hands on. This seems like a nice body, with some good things going for it. If Sony sticks with this, and doesn’t pull any stupid stunts akin to adding invasive DRM to our lenses or images (wink) they may really go somewhere in the pro market. We’ll keep and eye on them, and if any of you are using Sony bodies let us know what you think!

August 26, 2008

Gavin Seim, news, Nikon, ProPhotoShow

More Rumors Abound. The new Nikon D90 – CONFIRMED

Update 08.26.08: Rumors are turning up true right and left. USA today let out the dirt on the D90. Most the specs look pretty normal, except this baby also shoots HD video clips. Not a bad add on. Looks like another win for Nikon. Here’s their official press release.

I think most of us are getting a bit tired of rumors, but I always try to keep reader from both Canon & Nikon camps up to date on the bigger ones.

Engadget is reporting on this shot the the Nikon D90 that seems to have been leaked on Targets website. It supposed to sport a 12mp sensor, 3″ lcd, 11 AF points, and ISO 3200. Nothing too earth shaking, but this should be a nice incremental upgrade. Besides, Nikon’s been sending out some pretty crazy stuff lately. They don’t all have to be ground breaking. Do they?

Gavin Seim

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