Friday, February 9, 2024 What do camera manufacturers owe us? After reading Dale's opinion piece about firmware updates, that question has been bouncing around in my head all week. It also seems to be on your minds given your comments on firmware and camera launch stories. I've been pondering this question so much I've made it our reader question of the week. I want to know what you think.
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| |  | | In recent years, it's become more common for manufacturers to add features or improve camera performance through firmware upgrades. But what obligation do manufacturers have to provide future upgrades when you buy a camera? | |  | | This $250 electronic lens adapter is perfect for Nikon Z-mount curious Sony shooters — shhh, we won't tell anyone. | |  | | Nikon announced firmware version 2.0 for its Z8 mirrorless camera. The update adds support for Pixel Shift shooting, bird detection, and an Auto Capture function that takes a photo when specified criteria are met. | | | We borrowed Hasselblad's new 100MP CFV medium format camera back and a couple of XCD lenses to capture the first sun of the year in Seattle. | | | | OM Digital Solutions' Micro Four Thirds flagship camera sees incremental updates to hardware, autofocus, image stabilization and a few feature tweaks. Through days of rain and rare winter sun in Seattle, we hit the streets to see what it can do in the real world. | | | | Reader question of the week
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Last week, we asked you what is the oldest camera you'd still enjoy using and here's what you had to say:
- "My Minolta X500 and a roll, or two, of Kodachrome 25"
- "I'm a video guy, and old video cameras die young! BUT, I'm a 3D video guy, and have fallen in love with the Panasonic AG 3D1A... and now I own a BUNCH of them! Originally costing over $20K =:-0
They're now running for less than 10% of that on eBay! LOVE doing my musical performance vids with them!"
Breathing new life into old 3D cameras! It may also be an opportunity to capitalize on the renewed push for VR headsets. You may be ahead of the curve! - Shaminder
- "My D40X lt's small, light, feels great in the hand has wonderful colours and uses all my old Nikon F-mount lenses without having to use an adapter."
- "My 1909 4x5 RB Graflex to which I added X-synch. It works great with a 9" f/4 Verito for slightly diffused portraits (at f/11)."
Can we be friends? - Shaminder
- "Nikon D70 and D80 cameras come to mind, as two that I really enjoyed during earlier years of digital photography. The D80 with its stepped-up 10 MP sensor and original 18-135 lens would be my choice. It had great ergonomics and control placements for my hands and working style. The 10 MP CCD sensor and processor gave results out-of-camera that seldom needed editing for my final requirements. If I knew someone who still had one in working condition, I'd gladly borrow or even rent it for an entire day of shooting."
The D80 was a great camera. I know several working professionals who got their start on one. Now I'm hankering to revisit the D80 or Canon EOS 30D, who has one to lend? - Shaminder
Here's our next question of the week: Do camera manufacturers owe us future firmware upgrades when we buy a camera? Why or why not? For how long?
| | | | Why is it called an F-stop? Ever needed to know how to find the right flash? Want to know how to extend battery life on a tundra? We're here for you. No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder about photography, video, history, culture, gear or anything? Submit your questions! | | | | Want to take the plunge into film photography? Here are all the very basics you need to get started. | | | | Nikon's NX Tether 2.0 is out and gives owners of its higher-end mirrorless cameras (plus the D780) a host of new controls. Users can now capture video, get full-coverage live view (wirelessly on the Z8/Z9), adjust numerous shooting settings, and more. | | | | | |
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