Fuji: Finepix S3 Pro Digital SLR Major Price Drop

April 18th. Fujifilm Canada has once again lowered the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP) on the Fuji Finepix S3 Pro digital SLR camera, this time by $400 CDN. The Fuji Finepix S3 Pro camera body can now be found for under $1400 CDN at street. The Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR offers a full feature set geared towards a range of photographers, including 6.17-megapixel effective resolution and compatibility with Nikon F-mount lenses. The Fuji FinePix S3 Pro also features a unique Film-image Simulating Mode, allowing you to select a specific type of image quality just as you previously would have chosen a type of film depending on subject and shooting conditions...See full story

Sony: Announces Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Slim Digital Camera

April 6th. Sony has today introduced the slim and compact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 digital camera. The DSC-T30 offers 7.1 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical Carl Zeiss zoom lens incorporating Sony's Steadyshot image stabilizer technology. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 features a large 3.0" LCD screen and provides the option to create slideshows which can be played back with selected background music ... See full story

Canon: Announces Rebates on the Canon Digital Rebel XT, Canon EOS 5D and Select Canon EF Lenses and Accessories

April 2nd. Updated: Canon Canada and Canon USA have today announced a $100 CDN/US mail-in rebate on the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT digital SLR, valid from April 1st - June 15th. Canon USA Inc. is also offering a $300 mail in rebate on the higher end Canon EOS 5D digital SLR, similar to the rebate that was already introduced in Canada last month. Canon USA has additionally announced mail-in rebates on a number of Canon EF series lenses and other Canon EOS accessories... See full details
Original story: March 21st. With the spring photographic season arriving, digital SLR camera manufacturer's have recently lowered prices or are now offering rebate incentives on select models to further entice customers. Canon Canada has lowered the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP) on the Digital Rebel XT digital camera kit with the EF-S 18-55mm zoom lens, and has introduced an up to $300 cash back tied mail in rebate promotion on the Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.

New: A Short Course in Using Your Digital Camera: 4th Edition

March 28th. Author Dennis Curtin had just published, "A Short Course in Using Your Digital Camera: 4th Edition" a digital photography book / ebook for people who want to get better pictures with their digital camera. If you want to learn more about the basic techniques and concepts of photography, and how to use your camera to take better pictures, this ebook is for you...See full story.

Nikon: AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Zoom Possible Compatibility Issues with the Nikon D70, D2H and D100

March 16th. Nikon Canada Inc. has today posted a notice on their customer support help site notifying customers of possible compatibility issues between the new Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens and some Nikon digital SLR's, including the Nikon D70, the Nikon D2H and the Nikon D100. The issue only relates to Nikon D70 models that have not been upgraded with the latest Nikon D70 Firmware Version 2.0. Nikon has provided a solution to the digital SLR cameras that may exhibit this issue... See full story

Sandisk: Doubles Capacity Of Its SanDisk Extreme III Cards

Feb 26th. SanDisk Corporation today announced the addition of new card capacities to its Extreme III line of flash cards that are double the highest capacity points currently available. The new cards include the 8-gigabyte (GB) CompactFlash, 2GB Secure digital (SD) and 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo digital memory cards.The SanDisk Extreme III cards, which now range in capacity between 1- and 8GB are among the world’s fastest working cards in many of today’s leading digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras... See full story, availability and pricing

Canon: Debuts 22 New Products Before PMA Show

Feb 21st. Canon Canada, Inc., announced today it will showcase 22 new products at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) trade show, February 26th – March 1st in Orlando, Florida. The new Canon products debuting at this year’s PMA exhibit include: the Canon EOS 30D digital SLR, (a successor to the Canon EOS 20D DSLR), two new Canon EF lenses, the Canon Powershot S3 IS, a replacement to the very popular Canon Powershot S2 IS with 12x optical image stabilized zoom, and a total of seven other Canon Powershot consumer oriented digital cameras. Canon will also be introducing a number of new photo printers at the event... See full story, availability and pricing

Nikon: Announces AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF Lens

Feb 21st. Nikon has today announced the Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF, the world's first macro lens equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) systems. The AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF offers a host of Nikon's other advanced optical features such as Nano Crystal Coating, Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass and Internal Focusing (IF). The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is engineered for use with both Nikon 35mm film SLR cameras and Nikon DX format digital SLR's like the Nikon D2X, D200, and the Nikon D70s... See full story

Nikon: Coolpix P3 and P4 with VR

Feb 21st. Nikon has today introduced the Nikon Coolpix P3 and Coolpix P4 compact digital cameras, both offering 8.1 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD monitor. The most exciting feature about the Coolpix P3 and P4, however, is that they are the first Nikon Coolpix compact digital cameras to include Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) capability.... See full story

Nikon: Coolpix S5 and S6 Digital Cameras

Feb 21st. Nikon has today introduced the slim wave design Nikon Coolpix S5 and Coolpix S6 digital cameras, featuring 6.0 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical (35-105mm in 35mm terms) Nikkor ED zoom lens, and a large 2.5-inch (Coolpix S5) and 3.0-inch (Coolpix S6) LCD monitor. The Nikon Coolpix S5 and Coolpix S6 also include Nikon's new Pictmotion feature which allows you to select your favorite images and movie files, then pick a style and add a music file of your choice... See full story

Sony: Announces Sony DSC-W30 and Sony DSC-W50

Feb 13th. Sony has today introduced the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 and DSC-W50 digital cameras, both offering 6.0 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical Carl Zeiss zoom lens. The main difference beween the two digital cameras is that the Sony DSC-W30 features a 2.0-inch LCD monitor compared to the larger 2.5-inch LCD on the Sony DSC-W50... See full story

Nikon: Provides FAQ Regarding D200 D-SLR Banding Issue

Feb 10th. The Nikon D200 digital SLR has certainly proven to be a very popular camera, with most dealers unable to adequately supply the strong demand and the camera often on back order. Even so, there have been a few reports from users who have discovered that their Nikon D200 cameras, in specific shooting conditions, record images that can present an excessive pattern of fine pitch lines throughout ( called long banding). Nikon has today acknowledged the issue exists with a limited number of early production Nikon D200 cameras and has provided a Nikon D200 Banding FAQ. The response outlines the current situation, that Nikon will adjust any D200 camera that Nikon Service determines is affected, and the procedure to follow... See full story

Fuji: Finepix S3 Pro Digital SLR $500 Price Drop

Feb 2nd. Fujifilm Canada has today lowered the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP) on the Fuji Finepix S3 Pro digital SLR camera by $500 CDN. The Fuji Finepix S3 Pro camera body can now be found for under $1900 CDN. at street. The FinePix S3 Pro offers a full feature set geared towards a range of photographers, including 6.17-megapixel effective resolution and compatibility with Nikon F-mount lenses. The FinePix S3 Pro also features a unique Film-image Simulating Mode, allowing you to select a specific type of image quality just as you previously would have chosen a type of film depending on subject and shooting conditions...See full story

New: A Short Course in Nikon D50 Photography Guide Book

Just out, a Short Courses digital photography book that offers an introduction to the Nikon D50 digital SLR. This well written and illustrated companion guide by Dennis Curtin, helps provide answers to the questions you might have about using the Nikon D50 digital SLR...See full story. To see a list of other Short Courses digital photography books available visit the ShortCourses bookstore.

Olympus: Introduces Evolt E-330 Digital SLR

Jan 26th. Olympus has today announced its newest digital SLR the 7.5 megapixel Evolt E-330, the successor to the popular Olympus Evolt E-300. One of the features that makes this camera unique is that the Olympus Evolt E-330 is the first digital SLR to offer full-time subject framing via a rear-mounted LCD monitor. Incorporating a new 7.5 megapixel effective MOS sensor compared to the 8MP Olympus E-300, the Olympus Evolt E-330 features a number of additional improvements over its predecessor, including a new 49 area metering sensor, automatic pop up flash, a larger "Live View" 2.5-inch 215,000-pixel HyperCrystal LCD monitor, a choice of 20 pre-defined scene exposure modes and more... See full story

Konica Minolta: Closing Camera and Photo Operations Worldwide

Jan 19th. In a move that some might see as no surprise, Konica Minolta has today announced that they will be exiting the camera and photo business worldwide by March 31st. Facing increasing competition, especially in the digital camera market, signs of Konica Minolta's ultimate fate were in the cards with the close of their Canadian camera and photo operations late last year. Konica Minolta will transfer assets related to their camera business to Sony who will in turn develop digital SLR's based around the Konica Minolta lens mount... See full story

ACD Systems: Announces ACDSee Pro Photo Manager Software Now Shipping

Jan 18th. ACD Systems has announced that the professional version of their highly popular ACDSee Photo Manager software is now shipping. ACDSee Pro Photo Manager software is an image management program that allows you to view, process, edit, organize, catalog, publish, and archive your photo collections with the precision and control demanded by professional photographers. A free 30 day evaluation version is available... See full story

Sigma: Announces AF 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro Zoom Lens

Jan 18th. Sigma Corporation has today announced the launch of the new Sigma AF 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro lens. The lens is ideally suited for a wide variety of subjects and is designed specifically for digital SLR cameras featuring an APS-C size image sensor, like the Canon Digital Rebel XT, Canon Digital Rebel, Nikon D50, Nikon D70 and Nikon D70s among others. The Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO zoom lens has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.9”) throughout the entire zoom range... See full story

Lexar: Announces 133X CompactFlash and Secure Digital Memory Cards

Jan 17th. Lexar has today announced availability of its new Professional CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) flash memory cards which are speed-rated 133X, or capable of a minimum sustained write speed of 20MB per second. “Lexar’s new 133X cards are ideal for those photographers who require reliable, high-performance flash memory that makes the most of all the professional-level features available in their digital SLR camera.”, said John Omvik, director of professional product marketing, Lexar... See full story

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