Nikon’s entry-level DSLRs are known for being well-built and easy to use. The same looks to be true for the D3200, just with a super-sized 24.2 megapixel sensor. Like the D800 and its monster 36MP sensor, the D3200 is an escalation in the sort-of dormant megapixel war. The DX-format (sorry, full-frame hopefuls) CMOS sensor should… Continue reading »
Apr
04
Add a Massive 5.6-Inch LCD Display To Your DSLR
If the Canon 5D Mark III’s generous 3.2-inch LCD display still isn’t large enough for your needs, the Swivi lets you strap on an even larger 5.6-inch swiveling display for live previews or reviewing shots and footage. Using a bracket that attaches to your camera’s tripod mount, the Swivi hangs off the side of your… Continue reading »
Mar
15
Sony Alpha A57
Even as pro-grade, mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras threaten to overtake the user-base that once demanded budget DSLRs, not everyone is convinced. Sony has revamped one of its budget DSLR-like cameras for people who actually like having a bigger, more powerful camera in their hands. The first thing you notice about the A57 when you compare… Continue reading »
Oct
19
Canon 1D X: The New Most Epic DSLR Ever
There are a lot of reasons the 1D X might be the most ridiculous DSLR ever made, but the numbers seem like a good place to start. A full-frame 18-megapixel sensor. ISO 204,800. 12fps RAW shooting. 61-point autofocus. Three DIGIC image processors. One gigabit ethernet port. There’s a lot here, so I hope you’re sitting… Continue reading »
Sep
26
Make Your DSLR Movies Look Real Trippy With This Lens Kit
The advent of video-capable DSLRs has made it possible for more people to produce good looking videos on a tight budget. Lenses have played no small part in accomplishing that feat. Now, there’s an entire kit designed for this purpose. The Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit is designed for Canon DSLRs (like the 5D MKII, 60D,… Continue reading »
Aug
25
Sony NEX-7 Micro Four-Thirds Cameras With a Massive DSLR Sensor
The Sony NEX-7 is a mirrorless DSLR that nearly fits in the palm of your hand, yet has the same 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS HD sensor as the Alpha DSLR line and a beautifully-designed magnesium alloy body. How Sony managed to cram such a huge sensor in the NEX-7, they won’t say. But they’re certainly taking… Continue reading »
Apr
27
DSLRs Are In Short Supply Because of the Japan Quake
From Casey Chan a writer at Gizmodo states that according to USA Today, many major US retailers from Best Buy and Target to B&H Photo and Adorama are out of stock of the most popular DSLRs. Furthermore, it doesn’t look like they’ll be getting a large supply anytime soon. Why? Many of the major camera… Continue reading »