Nikon to release 800mm telephoto lens

Nikon announced yesterday that it will add an 800mm  f5.6 supertelephoto lens to its product line, helping reduce some competition between Nikon and its rival Canon. Nikon has not mentioned how much it will cost nor when it will ship, but we are expecting somewhere around the same price as Canon's EF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM, which comes in at $13,000.

Although this seems like an extremely high price to the average customer, it is definitely worth it for professional photographers, especially those who do nature shots such as bird watching, and obviously  paparazzi photographers (they can even have much more expensive lenses).

Nikon also mentioned that it will show off the 800mm lens at the Photokina show in Cologne, Germany this September. We'll keep you updated on the status of the 800mm supertelephoto lens as more info becomes available.

Nikon 800mm f/5.6 Super-telephoto Lens

Nikon Corporation has announced the availability of the Nikon 800mm f/5.6 super-telephoto lens. As its name suggests, the lens offers a fixed focal length of 800mm and a maximum aperture of f/5.6. The Nikon 800mm f/5.6 is compatible with Nikon's FX-format cameras. The Nikon 800mm f/5.6 super-telephoto lens is also dust- and water-resistance. [PhotographyBay]

Lexar XQD memory cards announced, will duel with Sony for Nikon D4's attention

 Nikon's D4 is currently the only belle at the XQD ball, and until now, Sony was its only memory suitor. However, Lexar's just arrived with a new line of cards to compete for the D4's affections. The Fremont-based company says it collaborated with Nikon to build the PCI Express-based memory, and that they'll hit the market sometime in the third quarter of 2012 - with no mention of specs or prices so far. Unfortunately, that means we don't know how Lexar's offerings will stack up against Sony's H-series or S-series cards already on the market. That said, while you wait for more details about Lexar's new cards, feel free to check out the lovely data the D4 will be putting on 'em when they arrive.

Nikon debuts new 18-300mm VR lens, brings highest zoom range yet to its DSLRs

The latest telephoto zoom lens from Nikon packs in the highest zoom ratio we've seen on an APS-C or DX lens. The Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5x6 G ED VR cranks up the zoom to 16.7X, but pairs this with the aperture range of its existing telephoto lenses, ready for some bokeh-heavy close-ups. You'll be paying for that superzoom privilege, however, as the lens is set to arrive later this month, commanding a $1,000 premium. It's joined by a new standard-zoom lens, the FX-compatible Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 ED VR, which also arrives later this month, priced at $600.

GoPro Wi-Fi BackPac and Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit Sets your GoPro Camera Free

 
Set your GoPro Hero or Hero2 camera free with the new Wi-Fi BackPac and Wi-Fi Remote Combo Kit. The new kit gives you the ability to remotely control  up to 50 cameras at a time at up to 600 feet (180m) away. The remote control gives you full  control of the camera, including the mode and settings. The Wi-Fi BacPac includes its own built-in battery, so your camera doesn't get too much of a power hit.

Coming with a future firmware upgrade but only for the Hero2 will be the ability to control your GoPro: live preview, playback and transfer your action photos or videos with your smartphone or tablet, and also the ability to stream live to the Web (assuming you have a network connection) .

The Wi-Fi Combo Kit is $99.99, with additional Wi-Fi BackPacs being $59.99

Satechi WTR-A Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutter for Canon Cameras

The WTR-A Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutter from Satechi is designed for compatible EOS Canon cameras.  This shutter-release tool lets you set a timer to delay shooting a photo, managing exposure time, setting a shooting interval and organizing a number of shots from up to 50 feet away.  It has a beeping alert to indicate the shutter is currently active and counts down the seconds until the shutter goes off.  There's also a light to indicate when the timer has been set.   It's $59.99 at Satechi and at Amazon.com.

iSteady Shot Pro-Holder – Keep your GoPro steady

 Sick of all your GoPro videos being all shaky and unsteady? Even worse, sick of watching someone else's shaky videos? The iSteady Pro-holder is a lightweight  aircraft-grade aluminum camera mount for the GoPro camera series (see related links).  It mounts using your standard GoPro mounting system with an aluminum easy-detach clip. With three bottom tripod mounts and a top accessories/light mount, the Pro-Holder is a versatile mounting system and can be used to help take the shake and wiggle out of your videos.

Available from iSteadyshot for $49.99

Rollei Fotopro TT-1

Rollei is back with its latest product in the form of the Rollei Fotopro TT-1. It consists of a compact X4i travel tripod and a waterproof B1 bag. The X4i aluminium tripod has a maximum load capacity of 5kg and a total height of 1.44m. You can fold it down to 32mm for storage. The B1 bag can accommodate both the tripod itself and a small DSLR camera with two lenses and other accessories. The Rollei Fotopro TT-1 retails for €199.95 or around $250. [Rollei]

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon has announced a new lens for its EOS system namely the EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM. The lens features an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer, a new stepper motor (STM) and electromagnetic diaphragms for smooth and accurate control over aperture for video shooting. The company will release the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM later this month for $549 a pop. [Dpreview]

Induro Dual Range Hi-Hat Tripod Set

The new Induro Dual Range Hi-Hat Tripod Set supports up to 220 lbs. This tripod features a short Aluminum Alloy tripod (LFB100) with 100mm Bowl, and a 100mm Half Ball Adapter (HB100). Each leg features a two section extension and three steps of variable angle adjustment. The Induro Dual Range Hi-Hat Tripod Set retails for $279. [Induro]