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Picture a fantastic scene by the beach. The sun is about the rise while the waves seem to be floating around water. Wouldn’t it be great to capture it in a photograph? However, the camera’s settings might not be enough to duplicate the drama of the view. To preserve or even enhance the image, you will need neutral density filters.

What is a Neutral Density filter?

Sigma has released a new firmware for both the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Sport and Contemporary lenses. The algorithm of this new firmware claims to boost the AF speeds of both lenses by 20 to 50 percent thanks to the optimization of the Hyper Speed Motor drive control. However, the Sigma Optimization Pro Version 1.2 is needed to download the new firmware.

Meanwhile, those who own a Sigma USB Dock can also download the firmware granted that they have the Optimization Pro 1.2. Those who don''''t have a USB Dock can contact Sigma Imaging for details on how to download the firmware. You can download the Sigma Optimization Pro Version 1.2 here. You can also learn more about the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport here and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

With an advanced computer vision and sensing technology, the DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Video Camera is a worthy follow-up to the Phantom 3. It comes with an Obstacle Sensing System using two front sensors that scour for obstructions and directs the aircraft around it without deviating from its original direction. If it can’t go around or through, the Phantom 4 stops and the controller must redirect it or activate the Return to Home function

Aside from the three 1-“-type sensor cameras that they unveiled, Nikon is also adding three new cameras to their Coolpix line. Boasting super-long zoom lenses, they are capable of HD or 4K UHD video capture. Also, you can take clear images from afar with the 60x, 40x, and 35x zoom of the Coolpix B700, the Coolpix B500, and the Coolpix A900.

Common Features of the Coolpix B700, the Coolpix B500, and the Coolpix A900 Digital Cameras

These cameras are also equipped with Nikon Snapbridge which provides a Bluetooth Low Energy connection between the camera

Competitors should be warned that Nikon has entered the 1"-type premium compact digital camera market by unveiling three new models: the Nikon DL18-50, the Nikon DL24-85, and the Nikon DL24-500. These three cameras compensate

The much-awaited Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR, the first of its kind from Ricoh Imaging, is finally available for pre-order at Camera Warehouse for the retail price of $2849. As a bonus, we would like to sweeten the deal by offering a free SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card 64 GB for the first 25 customers. ETA of the Pentax K-1 is late March.

Once again, 3D video is making waves due to its enhanced way of telling stories. Audiences feel like they are part of the action plus they get to see scenes even closer. However, there is another video format that can give 3D a run for their money: 360-degree video. With this innovation, viewers can see not just what’s in front but also what’s behind, what’s up, and what’s down.

This limitless form of video capture is set to revolutionize photography and videography because there are a variety of angles that an audience can see. As a 360-degree video plays, keyboard arrows can be used to manipulate what the viewer wants to watch. Aside from the main subject, the surrounding angles can be viewed too.

A much awaited upgrade from the EOS 70D, the Canon EOS 80D Digital SLR Camera is the first EOS device with continuous Autofocus from a Dual Pixel Autofocus camera during still live view shooting. Match this with its 45-point, all crossfire Autofocus module and you will get a fast and accurate AF even when switching between subjects. Aside from this, the other specs of the Canon 80D are impressive too.

Sporting a 24.2 Megapixel APS-C Sensor, the 80D captures exceptional image quality with its DIGIC 6 Image Processor. The same processor provides burst shooting of up to 7.5 fps and high light sensitivity when shooting in dark conditions. Speaking of light sensitivity, this Canon DSLR has an ISO range of 100-25600 which makes it perform well even in low-light conditions.

The cropping of photos in post-processing is also reduced by the nearly 100% optical viewfinder with 0.95x magnification. This feature also shows the AF points, the AF mode, and other details which are normally hidden during normal mode.  Aside from tracking the camera’s settings, the EOS 80D DSLR also has a RGB + IR Metering Sensor that detects skin colour to provide accurate Autofocus and exposure settings.

Images can be saved in either RAW or JPEG formats with a maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio. Aside from stunning photos, the Canon EOS 80D can also capture Full HD 1080p videos of up to 60 fps. Videos can be saved as either MOV or MP4 files with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080. There is also a 1280 x 720 option for MP4 videos.

It is as if Pentax directed a highly-anticipated movie for years. They have fine-tuned every detail before scheduling the premiere. They made sure that each part will contribute to a product worth waiting for. Finally, that masterpiece is here as the Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera has been unveiled. Yes, the K-1 is the brand’s first Full Frame DSLR Camera. By glancing at its features, Pentax is swinging for the fences with this one.

Unique Features of the Pentax K-1 Full Frame DSLR Camera

Barely a year after Olympus launched the SH-2, they are unveiling the Stylus SH-3 Digital Camera which is capable of 4K Video Recording at 15 fps. Aside from that, the specs of the SH-3 is practically the same with the SH-2. Housed in the new camera’s Aluminum alloy body is a 16-megapixel BSI-CMOS Sensor with a size of 1/2.3”. This sensor is paired with the TruePic VII image processor to process stunning pictures.