Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 05:34

Just a few days ago Ferrari announce the F12 Berlinetta, a 700+ hp V12 beast, that runs 0-62mph 3.1sec and 0-124mph in 8.5sec, with a top speed of 200+mph.
Not going to go into detail about this car, you can read that up on your own. But the reason why Im posting this, is simply because I personally feel that this is one of the sexiest Ferrari's to come out in such a long time. Don't get me wrong, I love the 458 but the lines on this Berlinetta, is absolutely sexy. I cannot wait to see more photos of this beast once its officially introduced at the Geneva Autoshow

Update:
Here's an official video of the car.



Enjoy.

MK

Nikon D800/D800E 05:14

Its here Its here....

We've all been waiting for this camera for sometime now and finally Nikon gave us the much anticipate D800.

• 35.9 x 24.0mm CMOS FX Format Sensor
• 36.3Mp Resolution FX, 15.4mp DX
• 51 point AF system
• iso 100-6400, expandable to 50 (lo-1) 25,600 (hi-2) 
• 4fps FX, 6fps DX with battery grip
• EXPEED 3 Image-Processing Engine
• 921,000 dot, 3.2" LCD Monitor 
• Nikon F Mount Lens Mount
• Optical Low-Pass Filter
• Eye-Level Pentaprism Viewfinder
• 100% frame coverage optical viewfinder 
• 1920 x 1080/30/25/24p HD Video Capture 30mins/clip
• Full manual control while shooting video
• HDMI port
• Dedicated head phone jack
• Built-In Flash + i-TTL Flash Control
• Matrix/Center-Weighted/Spot Metering
• USB 3
• CF, SD and SDXC
• 200,000 rated shutter cycles
• D800 $3K
• D800 E $3,300 (removes the anti aliasing filter which gives moire to photos but, creates much sharper images. Moire removing tool will come with NX2 according to Nikon)

Here's a sample images that compares both D800 and D800E (click to make it bigger)

Here's a short film "Joy Ride" by Sandro


Joy Ride from Sandro on Vimeo.

Nikon D800 brochure <~~ Click


To see my photography click www.michaelkalbo.com

Hennessey McLaren MP4-12C HPE800 23:05

Well by now most of you guys have seen this. The Hennessey McLaren MP4-12C HPE800.
Most of you's reading this already know what McLaren is all about and the kind of cars they produce. But for me the MP4-12C with all of its technical specs a very powerful and amazing car, it's somewhat very ugly in my opinion.

But this on the other hand looks amazing, thanks to the art work of JonSibal and if Hennessey can work its magic with this car as they do with all the cars they get their hands on, then the final product is one thats going to be costly and amazingly scary.

Enjoy
MK

Cinder Block Toaster 10:34

Let me introduce to you, Adi Zaffran's cinder block, rebar and wood toaster. Not only does it look pretty damn cool, but its functional as well. And with all the demolishing being done throughout the cities across the mighty USA, we can supply the rest of the world with these toasters.

Big ups to you mister Adi for creating something with simple industrial products that would easily make a great conversation piece at any dinner party.

Pita bread anyone?

For more info check out Adi Zaffran's website

Enjoy.

Michael

FujiFilm X-Pro 1 17:55

With its amazing retro styling and image quality the  Fuji X100 gave us,  Fuji simply couldn't keep up with demands. So then, Fuji followed it up by giving us its little brother the X10. Now days before the CES show we've been teased with screen shots of pre-ordering on amazon and leaked photos of the bigger brother, the Fuji X-pro 1. Sticking with the retro styling, the much anticipated X-pro 1 will be the first in the FujiFilm "X" line to have the ability to interchange lenses.

Here are a couple of those leaked photos.

Assuming that this will be the exact camera that we can expect from FujiFilm at CES, I will be extremely ecstatic. I simply love that black body. Very inconspicuous, and something that would definitely be perfect for those into street photography.  Having a Leica M9 would be great, but a dream far fetch, like thinking politicians would actually do something right for the people.  But, with all the things we're hearing about this X-Pro 1, why bother with a Leica M9?

Yah, thats a pretty bold statement there. But think about it.

Anyways, with should have more info in the days to come about this soon to be introduced X-Pro1

UPDATE:
FujiFilm X-Pro 1 is for real. Here's a link to the product webpage, X-Pro 1.

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Nikon D4 13:19

Just a few hours ago, every Nikon fanboy's dream came true, and its safe to say that for the next week or so all of us will be day dreaming continuously as to what it would feel like to have one. Because after many many years of waiting the Nikon D4 was finally introduced. As a diehard Nikon guy, this camera is king of kings.

At a price tag of $6K ($800 more than the D3S) the Nikon D4 has
- 16.2 mp full frame CMOS sensor
- Native iso 100-12,800 (means it can shoot really really nice photos in very low light situations) expandable to iso 50- 204,800
- Action shooter? Nikon has you covered at 10 frames per second.
- Takes CF memory cards as well as the New Sony XQD memory card
- Black-lit buttons
- 3.2" LCD screen
- In camera HDR
- Wireless transmitter/control
- Ethernet connection
- Full HD video 1080/30fps, 720p/60fps, 20mins of record time.

Those are just some of the features of this new Nikon goodness. For more info, check out Nikon's D4 full press release

Now time for some photos.

Here are a couple of videos worth checking out.

The first is a video tour of the new D4.


This awesome video was shot with the D4. Advice, watch it at 1080p full screen mode. AWESOME.


Update:
Here's a video recently posted Dan Chung, with a Nikon rep explaining more about the video features of the new Nikon D4

Dslrnewsshooter video: Nikon D4 - video feature run through from Dan Chung on Vimeo.

To check out some of my photography check out MichaelKalbo.com

NOTE: Nikon, if you would like to send me a Nikon D4 for review or as a gift contact me. PLEASE.

Enjoy.

Michael

IWC Schaffhausen Top Gun Miramar 09:25

Watches have always been a way to distinguish differentiate your self from everyone else in whatever crowd you may be in. It's a way simple way to let the world know what your all about.

Let me introduce to you the IWC Schaffhausen TOP GUN miramar watch. A simple elegant watch, that means business. 48mm case, equipped with IWC largest automatic movement has a power reserve of 168 hours are just some of the feature this classic styling and 21st century technology watch has to offer

Enjoy.

Happy New Year 08:53

Happy New Year everyone. Welcome to 2012.

Well I hope that 2011 treated everyone well and I'm glad that you were all able to survive the trials and tribulations that life brought. No worries, a new year has come. A fresh start, a new beginning and I truly feel that 2012 is going to be an amazing year for all of us.

Lets start the new year off with a bang.

Here's a video by Luke Huxham on Liberty Walk, a japanese tuning company that shows us how they do Lamborghini's.



Liberty Walk : Amusement Park from Luke Huxham on Vimeo.



Liberty Walk : The JDM Purist from Luke Huxham on Vimeo.


Enjoy.

MK