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Digital Dinosaurs: Are DSLR Cameras Considered Old News in 2024?

12/07/2024kivalina

It’s 2024 and you’re still shooting with a full-frame DSLR? Me too. Here is why I feel no pressure to switch from my DSLR camera body to a mirrorless system any time soon.

Digital photography has come a long way since the Fujix DS line came to the fore in the late 1980s as one of the first fully digital cameras featuring a tiny 0.40 MP capability. Fast-forward to 2024, photographers and enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with the number of digital camera systems that are available on the market today. From DSLR and medium format, onwards to mirrorless; your budget and area of practice will have largely determined which system you have bought into over the years.

On one end of the spectrum, there are photographers who cover the rapid evolution of technology and upgrade their gear whenever they can, which can be compared to those who regularly upgrade their phones with each new release. Driven by enhanced features and the promise of cutting-edge innovation, these photographers find excitement in staying at the forefront and maintaining a current edge in the industry. On the other end, which is probably where I sit, another group of photographers adopt a more

Carjacking caught on camera as local vehicle thefts keep rising

06/03/202425/03/2024kivalina

Two more carjackings were reported Thursday in Waterloo Region, bringing the total number of successful or attempted thefts to 10 in the last three months.

Waterloo regional police said the latest incidents both happened in Kitchener.

At around 5:45 pm, there was an attempted carjacking in the Featherstone Street area, and then five minutes later, another was reported at Parkvale Drive and Featherstone Street.

On Friday, police released security images of people they want to speak to in connection with the investigation.

Two people, caught on security video, that police want to speak in connection to a March 14 carjacking investigation in Kitchener. (Source: WRPS)

The photos show individuals wearing black with their heads and faces covered.

Police continue to investigate both incidents and are asking witnesses to give them a call.

Two people, caught on security video, that police want to speak in connection to a March 14 carjacking investigation in Kitchener. (Source: WRPS)

Carjacking on video

Waterloo regional police have also confirmed that a video circulating on social media shows another Kitchener carjacking.

On Monday, multiple suspects stole a vehicle at gunpoint at Elmsdale Drive and Huntsworth Avenue.

The video shows a person wearing a hooded coat climb

Canon celebrates 21st consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

03/03/202423/03/2024kivalina

Canon celebrates 21st consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

TOKYO, February 20, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share¹ of the global market for 21 consecutive years from 2003 to 2023.

Canon’s EOS series of interchangeable lens digital cameras are imaging systems based on the basic concept of “Speed, Comfort, and High Image Quality,” for which the company has developed proprietary key components, including CMOS image sensors, the DIGIC image processors, and interchangeable lenses. Putting together a wide-ranging product lineup—from high-performance flagship models that are highly trusted by professionals to entry-level models that allow users to enjoy full-scale shooting with easy operation, as well as a rich selection of over 115² RF and EF series lenses that make possible a wealth of creative expression—Canon continues to support the diverse needs of customers.

During the dawn of digital SLR cameras, Canon introduced its breakthrough EOS Kiss Digital (EOS Digital Rebel or EOS 300D in other regions) in September 2003. By launching this groundbreaking camera, which was competitively priced and featured a compact, lightweight design, Canon spurred growth in the

Nikon SnapBridge firmware update boasts exciting new features for beginner photographers

23/02/202425/03/2024kivalina

Nikon has announced a firmware update for its proprietary camera connectivity app SnapBridge. The news was delivered alongside a beefy new firmware 5.0 update for the Big N’s flagship Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera.

Nikon SnapBridge is available for iOS and Android devices, and can be used to remotely control compatible Nikon mirrorless Z-Series cameras and DSLRs. Firmware Ver. 2.11.0’s headline new feature is Easy Shooting Setup. This allows users to streamline their scenarios workflow by quickly and easily inputting camera settings for specific shooting.

Easy Shooting Setup provides a workaround for those who are unfamiliar with conventional camera jargon in favor of a more direct approach, with Nikon providing the following example: “soft, out-of-focus background or motion blur options.” These settings are also instantly applied to the camera, streamlining the shooting process and making complicated camera settings more accessible for newcomers.

The entry-level video-centric Z30 is one of the Nikon cameras that takes full advantage of the new Easy Shooting Setup. (Image credit: Nikon)

This new functionality is currently only compatible with the Nikon Zf, Z5, Z fc, Z50, and Z30, which isn’t surprising considering all five cameras are targeted squarely at the enthusiast or beginner markets.

Easy Shooting Setup