Nikon D4 is announced. Here are some of the specs:
- 16.6 MP FX CMOS sensor (4928 x 3280 pixels)
- standard ISO range of 100 – 12,800 extendable to 50 – 204,800
- HD video capture at resolutions up to 1080p/29.97fps
- improved Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection
- in-camera HDR (2 consecutive jpegs)
- auto timelapse movie creation
- dual card slots – CF and SONY QXD formats
- built-in voice memo mic
- built-in 100Base-T Ethernet wired networking
The D4 will be available in late February 2012 with a retail price of $5999.95.
Joe McNally’s quick review here.
Rob Galbraith’s overview here.
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Adobe Lightroom 4 Beta is announced.
Here are some of the new features in version 4:
- improved video support
- video publishing to Flickr and Facebook
- new Map module
- new Book module
- new Shadow and Highlight controls
- simplified Basic Adjustments
- soft proofing
- additional local adjustments including noise reduction and white balance
For more info, please visit DP Review’s article here and Tom Hogarty’s Lightroom Journal here.
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Fujifilm has announced the new rangefinder style mirrorless X-Pro 1 interchangeable lens camera. Here are the main features:
- 16 MP (4896 x 3264 pixels)
- APS-C sized X-Trans-CMOS sensor
- hybrid multi viewfinder
- Fujinon interchangeable XF Lens and F-Mounts
For more info, go to DP Review’s article here and FujiFilm’s page here.
