Compact 4k shooter
With a 1 inch, 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor, the Panasonic LUMIX
DMC-FZ1000 is the first compact camera to also shoot 4K video. Offering a 4K
MP4 format, as well as 1920x1080p in AVCHD or MP4, the FZ1000 can capture
8-megapixel still images from 4K video footage. The high-sensitivity sensor
reduces noise at high ISO (the camera shoots ISO 125-12,800, expandable to
25,600). The Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT 16x 25-400mm ƒ/2.8 4.0 optical zoom lens
with a 5-step speed control provides smooth zooming for video shooting, plus
5-axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake. Still
image burst mode shoots at 12 fps. The FZ1000 includes a high-speed OLED Live
View Finder and 3-inch LCD with a 180° side-to-side rotation and 270°
up-and-down tilt ability. It includes both WiFi and NFC connectivity for remote
operation and instant sharing. List Price: $899. Contact: Panasonic, www.shop.panasonic.com.
The Panasonic LUMIX
DMC-FZ1000 is the first compact camera to also shoot 4K video
Led ring light
Ring lights are versatile workhorses, used as key, fill and eye
lights for portraits and macro lighting. The Kaiser KR 90 LED Ring Light uses
30 three-chip, high-performance LEDs in a metal Duralumin body. The light
provides continuously variable intensity control while maintaining a constant
5500K color temperature. Keeping all circuitry and the battery within the
housing, eliminating the need for an external power supply, the ring light
mounts directly on 77mm lenses (72mm, 67mm, 62mm, 58mm, 55mm and 52mm adapters
are also included). The 1500 mAh Lithium-ion battery provides power for two
hours and is fully recharged in 2.5 hours. The ring light includes a standard
tripod mount and has a 1.2-inch minimum working distance. Estimated Street
Price: $325. Contact: HP Marketing Corp., www.hpmarketingcorp.com.
The ring light includes a
standard tripod mount and has a 1.2-inch minimum working distance
Eyelighter
The Eyelighter reflector by Westcott is a convenient and
complementary accessory for portrait photographers. The curved aluminum frame
rests under the model, both opening up shadows and providing a catchlight in
top-lit or butterfly lighting setups. The curved surface also ensures it stays
out of the way of your lens while shooting. The Eyelighter measures 57x25x21
inches and weighs 6.4 pounds. Estimated Street Price: $299.
The Eyelighter reflector
by Westcott is a convenient and complementary accessory for portrait photographers
Nikon d810
The new 36.3-megapixel, full-frame Nikon D810 is the much
anticipated upgrade from the D800 and D800E. Omitting the OLP filter to
increase detail and reduce moiré, the D810 features the EXPEED 4 Image
Processor, said to increase speed by 30%, boost battery efficiency and widen
ISO range to 64-12,800 (expandable to 32-51,200). The camera can be set to
shoot in either the standard 14-bit RAW fi le format or a slightly
smaller-resolution, 12-bit format for a quicker workflow. An Advanced Scene
Recognition System uses the 91,000-pixel 3D Color Matrix Meter III to analyze
each scene using color, brightness and human faces, providing balanced
exposures in difficult lighting. For quick access to your most utilized
settings, you can personalize button functions. Video features include full
1080/60p HD resolution, zebra stripe mode, full manual shooting with full AF
ability, built-in stereo mic, in camera time lapse and interval timer, and
uncompressed digital HDMI recording to an external device while also recoding
to the SD or CF card. List Price: $3,299 (body only). Contact: Nikon, www.nikonusa.com
The new 36.3-megapixel,
full-frame Nikon D810 is the much anticipated upgrade from the D800 and D800E
