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Tamron, makers of quality camera lenses unveiled a unique ultra high power zoon lens that is hyped as the world’s first 15x stabilized zoom lens for Nikon and Canon SLR cameras.

While the category as to which the new lens belongs may not appeal to the general public, hardcore camera enthusiasts had long called for a high resolution and high magnification stabilized lens for modern digital SLRs.

The Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model B003) is the first lens in the world to combine high zoom ratio and effective Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism. This allows capturing of super detailed images without leaving a long telephoto setting.

Taking pictures in long distances is also made easier with the lens’ vast zoon-range and wide angle capability. Photographers will only need to turn on the zooming control.

The new lens also sports Tamron’s tri-axial Vibration Compensation system that reduces the effect of camera shakes in images. This makes taking pictures without the use of a tripod a breeze. The technology also has a strong implication on candid, sports and news photography.

The lens’ price is not yet disclosed.

Source: CameraTown

Nikon unveiled a new digital SLR camera that is said to be the first digital single-lens reflex camera that can be used to shoot high-definition video clips.

The new camera, labeled as Nikon D90 sports 12.3-megapixel lens that has the Nikon’s Expeed, an image processing technology that enhances the captured digital images.

The new camera carries the D-movie function, a video recording mode that allows users to created HD movie clips with sound from the D90. Nikon D90 can capture videos with 1280-by-720, 320-by-216 or 640-by-424 resolutions. It can record videos with speed of 24 fps. Any compatible lens can be used in video mode.

The D90 also sports the face detection technology. There is also a Live View mode for seeing images without the need to peek through the viewfinder. It also has an 11-point digital autofocus system.

This high-tech camera will go on sale this September. The standard package will cost $1,000. Upgraded version that carries the AF-S DX Zoom- Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-/56G ED VR lens will cost an increase of $300.

Source: MacWorld

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