Camera Repair Industry News Weekly Update – April 20, 2012

By Andrew at April 20, 2012 22:38
Filed Under: Camera Repair, canon, digital camera repair, DSLR, fix a camera, Industry News, nikon

Nikon introduced the latest in their line of entry-level DSLRs the Nikon D3200. It features 24.2-megapixel sensor and captures Full HD (1080p) video. Like all DSLRs in this class it is designed for photographers wanting to move up to more advanced picture taking. It is perfect for the busy family “memory keeper” who needs a camera that can keep pace with their busy lifestyle. The camera will be available in traditional black and a stunning red color and as always be packaged with an 18-55 VR lens. Along with the camera will also be a wireless mobile adapter, the WU-1a, that will initially support image upload and remote viewing/shutter release. Initially there will only be a free android app available but later an apple IOS app. [Nikon updates entry-level DSLR with 24MP D3200 and optional WiFi]

Canon has been releasing quite a few 4K video capable cameras lately so it would make sense they would have a screen that would be capable of rendering the high quality video. Recently they premiered their 30-inch display that is touted to be impossible to distinguish individual pixels no matter the viewing distance. Canon says it will be available sometime this year but the major question still lingering is, how much? [Canon shows off prototype 30-inch 4K reference display, won't put a price tag on love]

Speaking of cinema cameras Blackmagic Designs, best known for its external recording boxes in the film making industry, has just announced its first camera: Blackmagic Cinema Camera. It captures video at 2.5K (2432 x 1366) 12bit RAW footage and is said to have 13 stops of dynamic range. The Blackmagic Cinema Camera has a sensor that is 16.64 x 14.04mm which a little smaller than the Four-Thirds standard and features the Canon EF mount. It has a compact design that includes a touchscreen and a Thunderbolt connection. [Blackmagic Designs announces Blackmagic Cinema Camera]

One of the largest electronics retailers, Best Buy, will be closing fifty of its big box stores this year. Two stores have already been closed, one in Kansas City MO and one in our backyard in Scottsdale AZ, and most locations will permanently close by May 12. [Best Buy to Close 50 U.S. Big Box Stores by Year’s End]

And just for fun so you can have an awesome weekend… Stupidity Captured at 2500 Frames Per Second: Dumt & Farligt - Phantom Flex Highlights - 1080p

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