http://www.hfortysixit.com Cameras, Mobile, Racing, F1, anything that's on my mind! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-newest-kid-on-the-block-d7000-2/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-newest-kid-on-the-block-d7000-2/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:29:11 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2460 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Nikon Newest Kid on the Block – D7000! Well here we go folks! Here comes the flock of the newest camera gear as we get closer to Photokina! Nikon drops a new camera to replace the D90? I would think maybe the D300s with a plastic body, with it's new metering system and new 39 autofocus system. I was really never a fan of the Multi-CAM 3500 DX as it was so poor in lower light situations. I could never trust it all, it would just hunt or just never allowed me to focus on a subject! Can't wait to get my hands on one of these new D7000 and test it against it's old wiser siblings! Pix and specs after the jump! Source[Imaging Resource] Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Lens mount Nikon F mount (with AF coupling and AF contacts) Effective angle of view Approx. 1.5 x lens focal length (Nikon DX format) Effective pixels Effective pixels 16.2 million Image sensor Image sensor 23.6 x 15.6 mm CMOS sensor Total pixels 16.9 million Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaning, Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) Storage Image size (pixels) 4,928 x 3,264 [L] 3,696 x [...]]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-newest-kid-on-the-block-d7000-2/feed/ 14 http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-85mm-f1-4-af-s-in-stores/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-85mm-f1-4-af-s-in-stores/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:06:20 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/2010/09/09/nikon-85mm-f1-4-af-s-in-stores/ #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Nikon 85mm f1.4 in stores! Today at my local camera shop the new 85mm f1.4 af-s has arrived and ready for sale!  I do have to say it’s one nice piece of glass. I didn’t have the opportunity to mount on a camera, but I’m sure it going to be great! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics after the jump. A fast, high-performance mid-telephoto 85mm fixed focal length lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 that offers superior image quality Adoption of a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and rounded diaphragm (9 blades) enables the expression of bright and beautiful blur characteristics. The lens exhibits excellent rendering capability with shooting all distances, from close-up to infinity, making it especially suited to portrait photography. It is also an excellent choice for shooting in relatively dark situations, such as indoors or for capturing night landscapes. A new optical design that makes the most of the performance expected of the latest fast fixed focal length NIKKOR lens Nano Crystal Coat adopted to significantly reduce ghost and flare Equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing Equipped with two focus modes, M/A and M, as well as a new and improved [...]]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-85mm-f1-4-af-s-in-stores/feed/ 3 http://www.hfortysixit.com/red-ring-to-rule-them-all-6-new-canon-l-series-lenses/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/red-ring-to-rule-them-all-6-new-canon-l-series-lenses/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:43:40 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2423 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Red Ring to rule them all! 6 New Canon L-series Lenses! Well look at this, Canon has really started to push out there new lenses for the upcoming buying season! With 6 new L-series lenses to drool over where would you start first? 400 f2.8, 300 f2.8, 8-15 f4, 1.4x, 2x, or the strange 70-300 4.5-5.6L? This 70-300 is really throwing a wrench in the bunch. Why make this lens a L-series? For sure its not replacing the 100-400 4.5-5.6L, just doesn’t make sense to me. I think they would have been better off making a replace, rather than make an even more expensive 70-300! For sure Nikon has the strangle hold on this lens market. I really can’t wait to get a hold of the new extenders, these could really help me out in not getting a 24mm ts-e MKII. I really want to see how good the new 1.4x vs the older 1.4x. If it just reduced the amount of CA i’m sold! Last note is the new fisheye…zoom? Pretty interesting if say so, are they taking notes from Sigma? You can cover FF and crop sensor in 1 lens and everyone is happy! This could be a [...]]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/red-ring-to-rule-them-all-6-new-canon-l-series-lenses/feed/ 2 http://www.hfortysixit.com/newest-kid-on-the-block-canon-60d/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/newest-kid-on-the-block-canon-60d/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:22:47 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2417 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Newest Kid on the block, Canon 60D! Can you believe what seems like forever, a refresh of the xxD line up for Canon has finally been announced! The 60D has just come crashing into your computer screens and will be in store shortly. What I think are some really strong points for the camera is the swivel screen, price, and new ergonomics for the xxD line. What seems to be pretty standard on all Canon Dslr is 1080p video, the 60D is packed with could be the same AF system as the 50D, and same sensor as the 7D(Only guessing at the moment since there is no test shots available). What is very new for the xxD line is now its a new body construction, no longer is it a magnesium body, this time around a aluminum body with a plastic shell. Official press release and pictures after the jump! Canon’s New EOS 60D Digital SLR Camera Unleashes The Creative Potential Of Digital Photography And EOS Full HD Video With New In-Camera Imaging Features New EOS 60D Offers a Vari-Angle LCD Screen, EOS Full HD Video Recording, In-Camera RAW Processing and Creative Filters and 18-Megapixel Resolution Among Class-Leading Specs LAKE [...]]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/newest-kid-on-the-block-canon-60d/feed/ 3 http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mk4-vs-nikon-d3s-round-2/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mk4-vs-nikon-d3s-round-2/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:59:13 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2194 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Canon 1D MK4 vs Nikon D3s Round 2! Well here we go again, round 2 of the 2 most competitive DSLR’s on the today’s market. Canon 1D MK4 vs Nikon D3s! In the first round i would say the Nikon edge’s out the Canon, but how about this time? Can the Canon come out on top? Round 2 of the review is after the jump. Source:[fotozine] Click HERE to the review!]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mk4-vs-nikon-d3s-round-2/feed/ 0 http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mkiv-new-iso-performance-images-by-jeff-ascough/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mkiv-new-iso-performance-images-by-jeff-ascough/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:48:22 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2048 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Canon 1D MKIV New ISO performance images by Jeff Ascough Jeff Ascough is UK based photographer that is known for not using flash for any of his shoots. Looks like he’s been using 1-series bodies for quite awhile and really familiar with them. Looks like Jeff has the camera 24hrs before his shoots and didn’t have alot of time setting up the camera, but its not much different from his 1DsMKIII. Shots from the Canon 1DMKIV they are stunning in low light! Autofocus performance is stunning. There is no other word for it. Canon have spent a lot of time and energy on this aspect of the camera and it shows. I was shooting in horrific lighting for AF systems, and it just performed faultlessly. I used the center point and the back button for focusing as this is what I have become use to over the past 12 months with the 5DMKII, and like I said it was faultless. I didn’t try AI servo mode (as I always use One shot) or any of the other AF options (some of which have been borrowed from the 7D). Source:[Jeff Ascough/Canonrumors] Pictures after the jump! Click HERE to Jeff Ascough Site]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mkiv-new-iso-performance-images-by-jeff-ascough/feed/ 0 http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mkiv-power-hungry-camera/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mkiv-power-hungry-camera/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:50 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2036 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Canon 1D MKIV Power Hungry Camera? I’m not too sure how many Canon shooters out there have read the 1D MKIV white pages, but seems like the new 1D MKIV could be power hungry. If you look at the CIPA standards for previous 1D: MKIII: 2200 MKIIn: 1200 MKIV….after the jump! MKIV: 1500!!! What is going on here Canon! This is taken from Canon White pages on Page 119. Click HERE to download the white pages!]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-1d-mkiv-power-hungry-camera/feed/ 0 http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-d3s-70-200-f2-8-vrii-review/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-d3s-70-200-f2-8-vrii-review/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:44:33 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=2015 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Nikon D3s & 70-200 f2.8 VRII Review! Well this has to be the few reviews that i have seen with the Nikon D3s and Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VRII at the sametime. Webshooter.Tv has some nice samples between D3, D3s, 70-200 f2.8 VR, and 70-200 f2.8 VRII. You can see a straight comparison how much of a difference the new body and lens can make! If you don’t believe me see for yourself after the jump. Source:[Webshooter.tv/Nikonrumors] The absence of vignetting around the corners of the frame is the most noticeable difference I note on the VRII. Vignette control was set to LOW on the D3S just as it was on my usual D3 + 70-200 VR combo and I saw no vignette at f/2.8 or 3.2. While I didn’t have a chance to test D3S with VR at the three weddings that I shot (carrying one 70-200 is heavy enough), a later controlled test proved that the disappearance of vignette has nothing to with D3S or its firmware but purely by the VR II’s optical brilliance. You will see that when I couple the VR with D3 or D3S, the vignette reappears. As you can see from the image above [...]]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-d3s-70-200-f2-8-vrii-review/feed/ 0 http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-d300s-in-depth-review/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-d300s-in-depth-review/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:48 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=1961 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Nikon D300s In depth review! Could the new D300s be better than older sibling D300? With the ‘s’ model in the introduction of video that first came on the D90 finds it way to the D300s. With the new features Video,Slient shutter, and 7fps (up from 6) is this going to be enough to make users switch from D300 to D300s? The Nikon D300 made quite an impact when it was first launched – enough to prompt us to conclude: ‘There’s simply no better semi-professional digital SLR on the market.’ And, in many respects, it is still the camera to beat in that class – nearly two years later and it is still able to command essentially the same price as at launch (though the strong Yen has pushed all prices up). And this success appears to have left Nikon unsure how to improve on its APS-C flagship. – Source:[DPreview] Complete review after the jump!]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/nikon-d300s-in-depth-review/feed/ 0 http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-7d-highly-recommended/ http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-7d-highly-recommended/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:53:27 +0000 hfortysixit http://www.hfortysixit.com/?p=1918 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top: 60%; left: 70px; } #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { height: 30px; width:50%; padding-top:1px; } #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height: 30px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Canon 7D highly recommended! Seems like the New Canon 7D has been a very highly recommended camera all across the board. Engadget has taken a look at many sites and seems like there is a good consensus, the Canon 7D is a winner! Seems like Canon 7D is a real competitor to Nikon’s D300/D300s. Links after the jump. Source: [Engadget] DPreview Photography Blog TechRadar DPhoto Journal Camera Town]]> http://www.hfortysixit.com/canon-7d-highly-recommended/feed/ 0