The New Steadicam Merlin 2

Video of the Steadicam Merlin 2 in action

Tiffen unveiled their brand-new Steadicam Merlin 2 camera stabilizer system at CES 2012 earlier this year. It looks a lot like the original Steadicam Merlin, but it's more robust and has some functional refinements.

Sony 500mm F/4 G Lens Coming - CES 2012 - UPDATE

Sony Alpha 500mm f/4 G SAL500F4G Lens (image: www.ephotozine.com)

At CES 2012 Sony displayed a chrome 500 mm F/4 G lens, that's currently in development. The SAL500F4G. << UPDATE: You can buy it now from B&H for $12,999.99 >>

The new Nikon D4!

The new Nikon D4

"French magazine Réponses Photo has spilled the beans on the Nikon D4, one day ahead of its official announcement. A two-page scan from the magazine leaked onto the Internet, revealing photos of the camera and confirming the specs that we shared yesterday and last December. Some confirmed details: 16 megapixels, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 50-204800), 51 autofocus points, 100% viewfinder coverage, 10-12fps, 91000 point metering system, 1080p video recording, CF/XQD card slots, 1.34kg weight, and a price of €5,800.


<< UPDATE: You can buy it now from B&H >>