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 April
7th.
At
the 2009 Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Convention held
in Las Vegas early last month, the rumours were already swirling
that Canon would soon be unveiling something new and "exciting"
in the Digital SLR arena. A few weeks later on March 25th
Canon confirmed the speculation and introduced the Canon Rebel
T1i digital SLR camera (story below). As of today, the 12.1MP
Nikon D90 SLR is the closest competitor to the Canon Rebel
T1i / EOS 500D. The Nikon D90 is the first digital SLR camera
to feature an HD movie recording option. Since its introduction
last year, the Nikon D90 has quickly become one of the best
selling enthusiast oriented SLR cameras on the market and
has earned a reputation as the king of the hill in its category.
Canon has now responded to the success of the Nikon D90 by
introducing and positioning the Canon Rebel T1i into the same
class at a slightly lower price point. How does the Rebel
T1i compare to the Nikon D90? Check out our Canon Rebel T1i
/ EOS 500D versus Nikon D90 side by side comparison review...
See
full story
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 March
25th.
Canon
has today officially announced the Canon Digital Rebel T1i,
a digital SLR that has been rumoured for some time. In some
countries (Europe), the camera will be known as the Canon
EOS 500D. The
Canon Digital Rebel T1i joins the ranks in the Canon line-up
as a step up from the 12.2 MP Canon Rebel XSi / EOS 450D,
and incorporates a number of technologies found in Canon’s
higher end EOS 50D. The Rebel T1i shares a similar 15.1 MP
CMOS sensor and the nice 3.0-inch high resolution 921,000
dot LCD monitor with anti-reflective coatings and wide viewing
angle found on the Canon EOS 50D. The Canon Digital Rebel
T1i is also one of the first digital SLR's to feature Live
View with HD video recording capability...
See
full story
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 March
3rd.
Panasonic
today introduced the Lumix DMC-GH1, a Four Thirds Micro System
interchangeable lens camera that serves as a step up from
the Panasonic G1 announced last year. The Lumix G1H offers
the same compact stylish design as the Lumix G1 and features
a 12.1MP Live MOS sensor, includes both an electronic viewfinder
and a 3.0-inch high resolution 460K tilt / swivel LCD screen,
and will be available in a kit package with a new 10x Panasonic
Lumix Vario 14-140mm f/4-5.8 OIS zoom lens.
The
main stand out feature of the Panasonic LUMIX GH1 however,
is that it provides cutting-edge video recording features,
including the ability to record high-resolution full HD (1920
x 1080) video at 24 fps or smooth HD video (1280 x 720) movie
at 60 fps using an AVCHD format...
See
full story
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 Feb
24th.
Earlier
this week Canon announced ten new Canon PowerShot compact
camera models, including the flagship PowerShot SX1 IS with
a new CMOS sensor and offering full 1080p HD movie recording,
and the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS, a more compact yet full
featured camera incorporating a long range 12x wide angle
zoom lens. Other
Canon PowerShot models include updates to the popular Canon
Digital Elph series, with the premium featured SD970 IS, SD960
IS and the sleek Powershot SD780 IS. Rounding out the 2009
Canon PowerShot line up are three new budget A-series cameras,
the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS with a 6x optical zoom lens,
the A1100 IS with 4x zoom and the entry level A480... See
full story
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 Feb
24th.
Olympus
has announced the Olympus E-620 SLR an advanced version of
the Olympus E-520. While maintaining the same slim and portable
design of the Olympus E-520, the Olympus E-620 incorporates
a 12.3MP sensor, a 2.7-inch 270 degree swivel LCD monitor
with 230,000 dots , Live View AF and AF Face recognition,
up
to 4 frames per second continuous shooting, in-camera
image stabilization, dust reduction sensor cleaning technology
and a range of new creative Art filter effects.
The Olympus E-620 will be available as a body only or in a
standard kit form with the Olympus ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko
Digital Zoom lens. A range of optional accessories will also
be available for the Olympus E-620, including a vertical release
battery grip and an underwater housing...
See
full story
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 Feb
18th.
Canon
has today announced a number of new Powershot digital cameras,
among them the PowerShot SX200 IS. The Canon Powershot SX200
IS features 12.1-Megapixels, 720p HD Movie mode and a 3.0-inch
LCD with wide-angle viewing. The Canon SX200 IS is a compact
stylish camera that incorporates a powerful 12x optical image
stabilized zoom lens providing a focal range coverage equivalent
to 28-336 mm in 35mm terms. The PowerShot SX200 IS digital
camera is scheduled to be available at the end of March, in
a choice of three colors - black, blue and red...
See
full story
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 Feb
9th.
Nikon
today announced the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens, which
is the first fixed focal length, fast-aperture DX-format lens
that affords photographers superb image quality along with
the creative possibilities and versatility of the classic
50mm focal length (FX-format equivalent of 52mm). When mounted
on a DX-format camera body, it enables photographers to document
their world with a lens that produces a picture angle similar
to the field of vision as seen through the human eye. Whether
new to D-SLRs or a seasoned enthusiast, users will appreciate
the extreme low-light performance and the expanded ability
to dramatically separate the subject and background with the
new 35mm DX lens’ wide f/1.8 aperture...
See
full story
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 Feb
6th.
Fujifilm
has today introduced the Fuji Finepix F200EXR compact digital
camera. The Fuji Finepix F200EXR offers 12 MP resolution,
a 5x wide angle zoom lens, a large 3.0-inch LCD screen, and
comes supplied with a Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger.
On top of this, the F200EXR offers 5 Film Simulation Modes,
HD Photo Output, Dual Image Stabilization and ISO 3200 sensitivity
at full resolution and up to ISO 12800 at 3MP. What makes
the Fuji Finepix F200 EXR truly stand out from the competition
however, is that it is the first camera to feature Fuji's
new EXR Super CCD sensor technology providing 3 switchable
modes in one sensor...
See
full story
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 Jan
29th.
Panasonic
has announced the Lumix DMC-ZS3 and DMC-ZS1, both members
of the new ZS-Series, the successor to the acclaimed Lumix
TZ-Series. The compact Panasonic Lumix ZS3 (known as the TZ7
in some countries) features 10.1-megapixels, a large 3.0-inch
high resolution 430,000-dot LCD screen and a wide-angle 12x
image stabilized zoom lens (25-300mm in 35mm terms). The Panasonic
Lumix DMC-ZS3 is being promoted as a hybrid digital still
/ video camera and features a new High Definition (HD) advanced
video recording ability, known as AVCHD Lite.
The
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 / TZ6 incorporates the same 12x optical
zoom lens and 10.1 MP of resolution, while offering a 2.7-inch,
230,000-dot LCD screen and not providing AVCHD Lite video
format recording and some additional functions...
See
full story
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 Jan
16th.
Panasonic
has today announced the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, a slim 12.1
mega pixel compact camera with a 5x optical image stabilized
zoom lens covering a range from 29-145mm in 35mm terms. The
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 incorporates a large 2.7-inch LCD
monitor with 230,000 pixel resolution, is powered by a rechargeable
Li-ion battery system and offers a host of features including
the ability to create a slideshow with music which can be
played back straight from the camera...
See
full story
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 Jan
8th.
Sony
today announced a new 12-megapixel Cybershot camera named
the Sony Cybershot DSC-W220. With 12 megapixel resolution
for large, detailed images, a 4X optical zoom with a wide
angle 30mm lens that is ideal for landscape, indoor and group
photos, the compact Sony DSC-W220 is housed in a sleek metal
body and will be available in a range of colours, including
black, pink, silver and blue.The
Sony Cybershot W220 has features that until now were only
found in higher-end models (Sony Cybershot DSC-W150 and DSC-W170),
including Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range
Optimizer... See
full story
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 Jan
5th.
Pentax
has today announced the ultra-slim PENTAX Optio P70 digital
compact camera. With 12 megapixels for large, detailed images,
a 4X optical zoom with a wide angle 28mm lens that is ideal
for landscape, indoor and group photos, the fashionable Pentax
Optio P70 metal body is available in multiple colors. Additional
features include a 2.7 inch high resolution, wide-angle view
LCD panel, and new Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology
to assist in providing sharper images with lower noise under
poor lighting conditions...
See
full story
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 Dec
15th.
If
you are still looking for a new camera for the holiday's and
are feeling a little time constrained with only a little more
than a week to go, we have assembled a short quick pick list
of some of our favourite cameras that we would readily recommend.
The cameras in our list range in price from a low of around
$100 US and we tended to focus mainly on the point and shoot
model category.
If you are thinking of stepping up we have also provided our
recommendation for those looking for a general purpose family
type of digital SLR with lens kit...
See
full story
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 Dec
6th. If you are looking for a new entry level digital
SLR camera, two of the more popular models are the Nikon D60
and the Canon Digital Rebel XS (named EOS 1000D in some countries).
Both cameras feature 10 megapixel resolution. To see how these
two cameras compare we have completed a side by side review
of the Nikon D60 and the Canon Digital Rebel XS / 1000D. We
focused our attention on testing the cameras with their available
standard kit lenses which tends to be the most popular configuration
among buyers. We used the Nikon D60 with the Nikon AF-S DX
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR zoom lens and the Canon EOS Rebel XS
with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens. We have
also provided a detailed side by side comparison of the major
features provided by the Nikon D60 and the Canon Rebel XS
and a list of respective advantages...
See
how the Nikon D60 and the Canon Digital Rebel XS Digital SLR
kits compare
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 Nov
19th. Nikon Canada Inc. has announced a series
of time limited "Holiday Savings" instant rebates
on a number of their DSLR cameras,
including the entry level Nikon D40, the family photography
oriented Nikon D60, and the Nikon D300 and D700 digital SLR
for the serious hobbyist and professional geared photographer.
Nikon
Canada Inc. has also lowered the price on a total of 8 Nikon
Coolpix models, including the new Nikon Coolpix S60 with Touch
Screen control, the 10MP Coolpix S560 with 5x optical zoom,
and the compact yet high resolution 14.5 MP Coolpix S710...
See
the Nikon Holiday Savings promotion details
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 Nov
17th. Both
Canon USA Inc. and Canon Canada Inc. have announced
this
month a instant
dealer rebate program that applies to a tied purchase of the
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS or the Canon Rebel XSi digital
SLR with a specific lens.
If you live in Canada you can save $170
with the purchase of the EOS Rebel XS or the EOS Rebel XSi
together with the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens, or receive
$150 CAN off with the purchase of the EOS Rebel XS or Rebel
XSi together with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6
IS lens. The Canon USA Inc. EOS
Rebel XS or Rebel
XSi SLR
tied lens promotion is different...
See full story
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 Nov
13th.
We
recently had the opportunity to test out the new Nikon GP-1
GPS positioning device, a Nikon digital SLR accessory which
provides a “Geotagging” feature when connected to
a supported camera. By tagging your photos with geotags you
will not be left wondering down the road "Where was that
picture taken?" The Nikon GP1 works by receiving signals
from a number of satellites in space. Through triangulation,
the camera will “know” where it is on the surface
of the Earth and record the latitude and longitude and altitude
in the meta data on pictures. Once the GPS data is stored,
images can be plotted on a map in Nikon View NX software or
on-line at myPicturetown.com, as well as many other programs
and web sites.
See
full story and the Nikon GP-1 review
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 Nov
6th.
Canon
Canada Inc. has recently notified retailers that the soon
to be released
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
digital SLR (the Canon
EOS 5D  replacement)
has been subject to a price increase effective immediately.
The new manufacturer's recommended retail price (MSRP) for
the Canon EOS 5D Mark II full frame digital SLR is now $3099
CAN.
See latest EOS
5D Mark II street price (Canada). When
the Canon EOS 5D Mark II was announced back
in September,
Canon Canada Inc. indicated that the MSRP of the Canon EOS
5D Mark II would be $2799 Canadian. As
we indicated in an article last week discussing the current
currency volatility, the
move does not come as a complete surprise. "..with
the wild swing in the Canadian dollar over the past year,
increasing to an all-time high of $1.10 in November 2007,
and then dropping to a low of 77.59 cents (US), over time
most products that are imported will go up in price if the
dollar stays low"..."already some camera suppliers
have warned that they will have to raise prices in mid-November
if the loonie (Canadian dollar) remains weak". The question
for those customers that have already placed local pre-orders
for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is whether the original pre-order
price will be honoured. From what we have heard, some retailers
have already contacted customers to advice them that if they
want to keep their pre-order for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
they will be subject to paying the new higher price. We recommend
to also check out and compare the
lower price on the Canon EOS
5D DSLR body (Pricegrabber US$)
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 Oct
30th. Canon
USA Inc. is now offering a
new instant rebate program on Canon EF lenses and select Canon
Digital SLR camera accessories. A number of Canon EF lenses
from fixed primes like the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM to zoom
lenses like the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS now
come with a discount.
The popular higher end Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM comes
with a $80 instant rebate, and if you are in the market for
a new external flash, the Canon Speedlite 580EX II now comes
with a $50 US discount...
See
all the Canon SLR Accessory Instant Rebates
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 Oct
28th.
Nikon
has today announced a firmware update for the Nikon D300 digital
SLR (Version 1.10). The upgrade offers improvements related
to auto focus acquisition and
white balance, and provides a number of other enhancements
to the performance of the Nikon D300, which is already a highly
recommended SLR camera. The
new Nikon D300 firmware update can be downloaded from Nikon
Technical Support websites (country specific) and updated
in camera by simply using a Compact Flash card...
See full story and Nikon download links
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 Oct
27th. With
the wild swing in the Canadian dollar over the past year,
increasing to an all-time high of $1.10 in November 2007,
and then late today dropping to a low of 77.59 cents (US),
over time most products that are imported will go up in price
if the dollar stays low as is now being predicted. It is unlikely
that Canadian distributors will do much to change prices before
and during the important holiday shopping season, since current
inventories were purchased when the dollar was stronger. If
the dollar remains low however, importers will be forced to
raise prices to cover the rising cost of goods bought in US
dollars...
See full story
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 Oct
22nd. Beginning
October 22, 2008, for a 4 week period, take advantage of an
amnesty period that allows you to safely arrange for turning
in a hand gun in exchange for a Nikon Coolpix digital camera
from Henry's. (Toronto residents only). The Pixels for Pistols
amnesty program has been developed by the Toronto Police Service
in participation with Henry's Cameras as part of the commitment
to put an end to gun and gang violence by safely recovering
and disposing of firearms. Working towards this goal requires
community members to do their part by surrendering firearms
and assisting to keep the City of Toronto a safe place to
live...
See full story
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 Oct
7th. Canon
Canada Inc. has announced this
week a
new instant rebate program on Canon EF lenses and select Canon
Digital SLR camera accessories. A number of Canon EF lenses
from fixed primes like the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM to telephoto
lenses like the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM now
come with a discount.
The popular higher end Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM comes
with a $150 cash back instant rebate, and if you are in the
market for a new external flash, the Canon Speedlite 580EX
II now comes with a $30 discount.
See
more Canon SLR Accessory Instant Rebates
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 Oct
7th. We
recently had the opportunity to try out Nikon's new pocket
size 10 megapixel Coolpix S610 (also available in some markets
with Wi-Fi feature as the Coolpix S610c). The Coolpix S610
features a 4x optical wide angle zoom ranging from 28-112mm
(in 35mm film terms) and incorporates an optical vibration
reduction unit in the lens to help compensate for camera shake
under lower light conditions. The camera body is made of metal
and the camera provides a large clear 3.0-inch LCD with a
wide viewing angle for previewing and playing back images.
To see if the Nikon Coolpix S610 is right for you, read our
quick overview and Check
out the Nikon Coolpix S610 Sample Test Images
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 Sept
23rd. Pentax
has today announced the 10.2 MP Pentax K-m (named Pentax K2000
in some countries), an entry-class digital SLR camera. The
Pentax K-m features manual exposure creative control modes
as well as Auto Picture modes and useful learning functions.
Additional features include a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot-high resolution,
wide view LCD panel, and in camera editing features. The K-m
also features the Pentax developed Shake Reduction and Dust
Reduction systems to help get better pictures. Pentax has
also announced two DA L-series interchangeable zoom lenses:
the smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mmF3.5-5.6AL and the smc Pentax-DA
L 50-200mmF4-5.6ED.
See our Pentax
K-m / K2000 SLR overview and links to Pentax
K-m / K2000 sample test images
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Sept
19th.
Canon
has today
reduced the price on two of their popular digital SLR cameras,
the mid-range 10.1MP Canon EOS 40D and the new entry level
10MP Canon EOS Rebel XS SLR. The price has been reduced
on both the Canon 40D and the EOS Rebel XS body only or the
available respective zoom lens kits. Two other Canon digital
cameras that have been reduced in price include the compact
Canon Powershot SD770 IS and the Canon Powershot SD790 IS...
See
full story
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Sept
17th.
Canon
has today introduced the much anticipated Canon EOS 5D Mark
II. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera
so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame
CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera
body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens
the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for
photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video
clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital
SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm
CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower
noise, with an expanded sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO
25,600...
See
full story
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 Sept
12th.
Panasonic
today announced the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, the first digital
interchangeable lens camera that is based on the new Micro
Four Thirds System Standard. The main advantage offered by
this new system compared to most high-end bridge type cameras
is that the system is based on using a larger sensor, offering
improvements in image quality, while maintaining the convenience
of a point and shoot type of camera. With the 12.1MP Lumix
DMC-G1, Panasonic has developed an entirely new-concept digital
camera...
See
full story on the Lumix DMC-G1
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 Sept
3rd.
We
have just posted a small image gallery from the 12.3MP Nikon
D90 with the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom
lens. The images are taken at ISO settings from 1600-6400
ISO. Original unedited images are available for download (JPEG
FINE). Please note as of today Capture NX2 has not been updated
to read the Nikon D90 digital SLR EXIF data properly. To see
the correct EXIF data it seems that Apple Aperture and Adobe
Bridge version CS3 will display the correct EXIF data. Capture
NX2 should be updated by the time the Nikon D90 digital SLR
begins to ship towards the end of September. See
our Nikon D90 image gallery
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 August
28th.
With
the announcement of the new 15.1 MP Canon EOS 50D and the
12.3 Nikon D90 enthusiast digital SLR cameras coming on almost
the same day, there is certainly a lot of excitement (and
debate) happening among photographers within the Canon and
Nikon communities. The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to
the 10.1 MP Canon EOS 40D and the new Nikon D90 takes a big
leap forward compared to the 10.2MP Nikon D80. Photographers
making their way up from a digital point and shoot type of
camera (and the Youtube crowd) will undoubtedly be attracted
by the appeal of also being able to record D-Movie 720p HD
clips with sound when using the Nikon D90. The basis of this
side by side comparison overview between the Nikon D90, D300,
D80 and Canon EOS 50D is to hopefully help make the buying
decision process a little easier...
See
full story
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 August
12th.
Fujifilm
today announced the Fuji FinePix S2000HD – the first
Fujifilm digital camera model to offer high definition (HD)
movie recording and output capability. The FinePix S2000HD
is a compact and lightweight DSLR-style digital camera with
10 Megapixels and a 15x wide angle optical zoom lens.
As well as capturing true HD movies (at 1280 x 720
pixels) and wide screen stills (at 1920 x 1080 pixels), the
FinePix S2000HD will display ultra-clear, high-definition
photographs and movies on any HDTV...
See
full story
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 August
7th.
Nikon
has today introduced their new Coolpix flagship compact camera,
the 13.5 MP Nikon Coolpix P6000. The Nikon Coolpix P6000 features
a 4x optical zoom starting at 28mm and includes optical lens
shift Vibration Reduction (VR), a 2.7-inch high resolution
LCD monitor, four exposure modes (P,S,A,M), dedicated TTL
hotshoe for external flash, and an optical viewfinder. The
Coolpix P6000 also features a number of firsts, including
built in support for geo tagging using the cameras incorporated
GPS function, and the ability to shoot in the new "NRW
RAW" format.. See
full story
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 August
5th.
Olympus
Imaging Corporation (Olympus Imaging) and Matsushita Electric
Industrial Co., Ltd. (Panasonic) today announced joint development
of technologies and devices for the "Micro Four Thirds
System", a new standard that extends the benefits of
the Four Thirds System for interchangeable lens type digital
camera systems by enabling dramatic reductions in size and
weight. Under the terms of an agreement between the two companies,
they will work jointly toward commercial production of significantly
lighter and more compact interchangeable lens type digital
camera systems... See
full story and diagrams
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 July
23rd.
Canon
Canada Inc. has today announced a significant price reduction
on the 12MP Canon Rebel XSi camera body, and on the available
Canon Rebel XSi kit configurations, including the standard
EOS Rebel XSi kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS zoom lens. Canon
has also reduced the price on the sleek and pocketable 10
megapixel Canon Powershot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and the Powershot
SD770 IS digital cameras by up to $50...
See
full story and the new prices
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 July
21st.
Panasonic
has today introduced the 10.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital
camera, featuring a 27mm wide-angle Leica lens with an 18x
optical zoom (27mm-486mm equiv.) The powerful 18x zoom lens
makes it easy to pull in subjects from far away or to take
dramatic close-ups. The
Lumix DMC-FZ28 is an update to the popular Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ18, and incorporates a larger 10MP resolution sensor
and additional feature improvements, including a new AF tracking
function that lets users lock focus on a moving subject...
See
full story
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 July
1st.
Nikon
has today officially introduced the 12.1 MP Nikon D700 FX
format (equivalent to 35mm format) digital SLR, a camera that
comes as no surprise to those who visit the online photography
blogs and chat rooms. News of the soon to be released Nikon
D700 came to light a few days ago when a worker in the Chinese
factory where the D700 brochure was being printed captured
images
of the copy layout complete with Nikon D700 product images
(used a cell phone camera), and then posted them on a web
site. We
were unable to respond to related email requests for information
and comment on the D700, since we were under a Non Disclosure
Agreement (NDA) with Nikon until today. So if you have been
away from the computer, what is the Nikon D700? It is basically
a Nikon D300 sized version of the Nikon D3 digital SLR. The
major advancements in performance and design that were first
introduced with the Nikon D3 and D300
have been incorporated in the D700 along with a few differentiating
features and functionality...
See
full story
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 June
10th.
Canon
has today introduced the Canon Digital Rebel XS digital SLR.
In some countries (Europe)
the
camera will be known as the Canon EOS 1000D. The Canon EOS
Digital Rebel XS / 1000D features an APS-C size 10.1 megapixel
CMOS sensor and Canon's DIGIC III image processor, and joins
the ranks in the Canon lineup as the entry level digital SLR
model under the recently announced 12.2 MP Canon Rebel XSi
/ 450D. The
Canon Rebel XS / 1000D incorporates a number of functions
and technology found in Canon’s higher end SLR models,
and includes a wide 7 point AF system, 2.5 - inch LCD monitor
with Live View, up to 3 frames per sec continuous shooting,
compatibility with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards, and is
available in a kit with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS zoom lens...
See
full story and official sample images
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 June
9th.
We
have just posted a Nikon Coolpix P80 sample image gallery
with a number of test shots taken under a variety of conditions
and representing a wide range of subject matter. Having spent
the past couple of weeks shooting with the Coolpix P80 and
its long range 18x optical zoom, in our experience it is a
camera that is capable of delivering very good image quality
all things considered. The Nikon Coolpix P80 does suffer somewhat
in terms of speed of performance (AF lock), and the auto focus
had a tendancy to occasionally hunt at the upper end of the
zoom range. Nevertheless, the Coolpix P80 offers an ergonomically
well designed compact package with a user friendly layout
of controls and buttons and an intuitive plain language menu
system. Overall we found the Coolpix P80 great fun to use
and offering lots of creative versatility with good image
quality. Check out our sample images... See
full story
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 May
18th. Canon USA Inc. has today announced a
number of instant rebates on
digital SLR cameras, EF lenses and accessory external speedlight
units. The promotion runs from May 18th to July 19th. Save
up to $125 on select lenses, and $300 US on the 12.4MP EOS
5D digital SLR camera. The popular mid-range 10.1MP Canon
EOS 40D digital SLR also comes with an instant rebate, and
you only have to buy the camera to qualify for the savings
which now brings the camera body only to under $1000 US at
street. A great deal on a very capable camera with a solid
reputation... See
all rebates and offers
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 May
13th. Nikon Canada Inc. has today announced new
lower
manufacturer's recommended retail pricing (MSRP) on
a number of their digital SLR cameras, including the family
photography oriented Nikon D60 and the Nikon D80 digital SLR
for the advanced amateur. The Nikon D200 (for the serious
hobbyist and professional geared photographer) has been reduced
in price by $80 to a new MSRP of $1319 CAN, while the Nikkor
AF 80-400mm F/4-5.6 VR zoom lens has been reduced in price
by $80 to a new retail of $1499 Canadian. Nikon Canada has
also confirmed pricing for the new 10MP Nikon Coolpix P80
with 18x optical zoom... See
new prices
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 May
5th.
At
this year's annual Photo Marketing Association trade show,
which was held in Las Vegas from Jan 31st to Feb 2nd, a number
of new digital SLR cameras were introduced incorporating the
latest advanced technologies for 2008. The manufacturers have
been busy spreading the word that these new SLR cameras feature
today's "must have" digital SLR technologies, including;
higher resolution sensors, larger LCD screens, advanced Live
View modes, expanded dynamic range options and more. One of
the cameras to stand out from the crowd and getting a fair
amount of attention is Sony's first mid range digital SLR,
the 14.2MP Sony Alpha A350 with unique Quick AF Live View.
To see what real world benefits the latest generation technologies
and features incorporated in the Sony Alpha A350 offer in
terms of image quality or enhancing the photographic experience,
we decided to compare this new camera model against the popular
10.1 megapixel Nikon D80 digital SLR. The Nikon D80 remains
one of the predominant cameras in the current Nikon line up
even though it was first introduced to the market in 2006.
Note: Most of our comparison findings apply equally to the
Sony Alpha A300 SLR, essentially a 10 megapixel version of
the Sony A350 with a lower price point. So check out the review,
see what we liked between these two cameras and also some
concerns... See
full story
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 April
10th.
Nikon
has today announced their first entry into the "super
zoom" point and shoot market with the Nikon Coolpix P80,
a 10MP compact camera featuring 18x optical zoom (27mm-486mm
in 35mm terms), in camera CCD shift image stabilization, an
electronic viewfinder (EVF) as well as a large 2.7-inch high
resolution 230K LCD rear monitor with wide viewing angle.
The Nikon Coolpix P80 offers a built-in pop up flash, a range
of manual overrides for creative control, and comes supplied
with a Nikon EN-EL5 Li-Ion rechargeable battery... See
full story
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 March
15th.
Canon
Canada Inc. has once again launched a series of generous "double
cash back" rebates covering SLR cameras like the Canon
EOS 40D and the higher end full frame 12.8 MP Canon EOS 5D,
along with savings on a number of Canon EF lenses, Speedlites,
Pixma Pro Printers and other Canon accessories.
Qualify for double the rebate value for each product purchased
by buying any combination of two or more different products
listed on the Canon rebate form. Purchase any Canon EOS digital
camera / kit other than the EOS 40D or 5D SLR with any one
of the products listed and receive the double rebate value
on that item...
More
details and rebates
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 March
12th. Canon has today announced three new 10 megapixel
compact PowerShot digital cameras, the SD890 IS, the PowerShot SD790
IS and the SD770 IS. The Canon PowerShot SD890 IS features a rounded
curve body design incorporating a 5x image stabilized (IS) optical
zoom (35mm film equivalent: 37-185mm), optical viewfinder, and a
2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen. The squarer PowerShot SD790 IS
trades away the optical viewfinder to make room for a larger 3.0
- inch LCD monitor, and features a 3x optical zoom with IS. The
PowerShot SD770 IS with a classic Canon Elph design offers a 3x
optical zoom with image stabilizer, an optical viewfinder and a
2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen. Among the technological advances
shared on the new PowerShot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital
ELPH cameras is Canon’s intelligent anti-blur system consisting
of: Optical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection technology, Hi-ISO
Auto and Noise Reduction technology...
See
full story
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 March
5th. Olympus
has today announced the Olympus E-420 SLR an advanced version of
the Olympus E-410. While maintaining the same slim and portable
design of the E-410, the Olympus E-420 incorporates a number of
new technologies, including; AF Live View, Face Detection and Shadow
Adjustment Technology.
Olympus
has also announced a new Zuiko Digital AF 25mm f/2.8 prime lens.
With an overall length of just 23.5mm and weighing in at a tiny
95g, the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm 1:2.8 pancake-type lens matched
with the Olympus E-420 currently represents the most compact digital
SLR camera body and lens combination available – with a collective
length of just 76.5mm... See
full story
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 March
3rd. Canon has today announced
a number of price reductions on a range of their digital
camera models, including a $200 price drop on the 12.8MP higher
end Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. Some of the other cameras that have
been reduced in price include the family oriented 10.1MP Canon EOS
Digital Rebel XTi digital SLR, the Canon PowerShot S5 IS with 12x
optical zoom, the Canon PowerShot SX100 with 10x optical zoom, the
compact PowerShot SD870 IS with wide angle zoom. See all of the
new Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Prices (MSRP's) from Canon...
Full
story and latest Canon prices
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 Feb
27th. Sony Canada today announced the latest addition
to its high-zoom camera line, the 9.1-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H50
digital camera. This new model (which is a successor to the Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-H9) incorporates a 15x optical zoom lens with Super
SteadyShot optical image stabilization to capture action at a distance.
The Sony DSC-H50 also features extensive manual controls, including
an exposure bracketing mode that newly includes settings for white
balance and color modes. The large, 3-inch tilting LCD screen on
the Sony DSC-H50 is designed to allow you to shoot comfortably from
nearly any position, at low and high angles...
See
full story
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 Feb
8th. We have had the opportunity to take a closer look
at the recently announced Pentax K200D, a replacement to the Pentax
K100D entry level digital SLR. The K200D is designed for users who
may be unfamiliar with DSLR cameras but want a camera that will
allow them to grow as they learn about photography. With 10.2 megapixels
and a 2.7 inch wide view LCD, the Pentax K200D features an easy-to-use
interface housed in a compact (now weather protected) body, and
contains all the advanced imaging technology of the acclaimed Pentax
K10D and many from the new higher end K20D...
See
full story
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 Jan
31st. We have had the opportunity to briefly test the
Nikon D60 with the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration
Reduction (VR) kit lens. We have published a few sample images taken
with a Nikon D60 (Firmware A 1:00, B 1:00) under a range of ISO
sensitivity settings and exploring some of the available options
on the camera. Featuring the same body design as the Nikon D40x,
the controls and menus on the Nikon D60 are equally well laid out
and easily accessible making for user friendly operation. See how
the Nikon D60 camera kit with AF-S DX 18-55mm VR lens performed
in our tests... See
full story
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 Jan
29th. Nikon
has today officially introduced the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D60 digital
SLR,
a replacement to the popular Nikon D40x digital SLR.
The
Nikon D60 shares many of the same features and is mainly geared
at first time users upgrading
from a consumer type digital camera or moving
on from an older SLR. We
have just posted an overview of the Nikon D60 focusing on its key
feature enhancements. To see how the Nikon D60 compares to the Nikon
D40X and Nikon D40, we have also provided a detailed side by side
comparison chart that highlights the differences between these cameras...
See
full story
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 Jan
29th. One of Nikon's PMA announcements today is the new
AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens designed for a broad
range of shooting situations. When mounted on any DX-format Nikon
digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to that produced
by a 24 to 127.5mm focal length lens on a 35mm film or Nikon FX-format
camera. The AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR incorporates
an ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) built into the lens to
ensure fast, quiet autofocus operation. The lens also features Nikon's
Vibration Reduction II technology...
See
full story
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 Jan
29th. Panasonic has today introduced two new Lumix digital
cameras, 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4, each featuring
a 28mm wide-angle 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to
28-280mm on a 35mm film camera). The Panasonic DMC-TZ5 features
a large 3.0-inch and very high resolution 430,000 dot LCD monitor,
and the DMC-TZ4 features a 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 dots. Furthermore,
the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4 boast an Intelligent LCD function, which
detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level
of the LCD in 11 fine steps...
See
full story
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 Jan
29th. Panasonic
has today introduced the 10.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-FX35 with an impressive
25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens and 4x optical zoom (equivalent
to 25mm to 100 mm on a 35mm film camera). The Lumix DMC-FX35 integrates
the capability of recording 720p HD (high-definition) motion pictures
together with its direct output function, allowing users to enjoy
watching both still and motion pictures in HD quality on a large-screen
HDTV via an optional component cable...
See
full story
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Jan
25th. Canon
has today introduced the Canon Digital Rebel XSi digital SLR. In
some countries (Europe)
the
camera will be known as the Canon EOS 450D. The
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi / 450D features a newly developed, extremely
low noise APS-C size 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, and enters the
Canon lineup as a step up from the successful Canon EOS Digital
Rebel XT / 400D. Incorporating
a number of high-end functions and technology found in Canon’s
professional SLR models, the EOS Rebel XSi camera boasts an improved
autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, a large 3.0-inch
LCD monitor with an advanced Live View function, and Canon's proprietary
DIGIC III image processor. We have now completed a brief overview
of the new Canon Digital Rebel XSi / 450D compared to the EOS XTi
/ 400D...
See
full story
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 Jan
24th. Canon
has today announced the Powershot SD1100 IS (will be known as the
IXUS 80 IS in Europe). The Powershot SD1100 IS is an update to the
popular Canon Digital Elph SD1000, and incorporates 8.0 megapixels
of resolution, a 3x zoom with optical Image Stabilizer and a 2.5”
high resolution PureColor LCD II. The camera features a compact,
curved metal bodied design that will be available in four colour
variations (Classic Silver, Candy Pink, Chocolate, Caramel). The
Canon SD1100 IS also features a number of updated and new Canon
technologies, including: improved AF Face Recognition, new Face
Detection and Motion Detection, and Automatic Red Eye Correction
among others...
See
full story
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 Jan
9th. Before shooting a scene, a professional photographer
adjusts focus, exposure and white balance based on his or her experience.
Nikon’s Scene Recognition System, incorporated in the latest
Nikon D3 and D300 digital cameras, represents a completely new concept
whereby the camera makes this series of judgments as if it were
the photographer’s brain. To highlight the design process behind
the development of this new technology and its benefits, Nikon Corporation
has provided a behind the scenes interview with Mr. Hiroshi Takeuchi,
the primary developer of the Scene Recognition System (SRS)...
See
full story
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 Jan
7th. Sony has today announced that they are expanding
the Alpha digital SLR system with the introduction of the 10.2 MP
A200 camera, which is aimed at entry level photo enthusiasts.
The Sony Alpha A200 is designed as a replacement to Sony's first
digital SLR, the Alpha A100, and retains many similar features.
The Sony A200 is designed to be faster, lighter and easier to use.
Upgraded features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen
for easy playback viewing; a more compact body and an easily-accessible
mode dial; an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display);
improved noise control for higher quality images; and an improved
auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the Sony Alpha A100...
See
full story
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Dec 4th. Our
good friends at Letsgodigital.org have just
published a user experience test report on Canon's new 12MP
PowerShot G9 with 6x zoom and image stabilizer, the successor to
the popular Canon G7 prosumer compact digital camera. Dennis Hissink
field tested the Canon Powershot G9 and has provided a number of
sample images taken under different conditions combined with a detailed
article to show how the camera measures up...
Read
full story
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Dec 3rd. Olympus
has today announced that Canadians and Canadian retailers will now
be provided with U.S. retail price parity. Olympus’ point-and-shoot
digital cameras are now available in Canadian stores for the same
retail prices as at U.S. retailers, representing an average of 20
per cent reduction in Canadian retail pricing. Additionally, Olympus
is offering near-parity to U.S. pricing on its digital SLR cameras
(Evolt E-410 and E-510) and lenses and the added incentive of free
extended warranties, which are available to consumers outside of
Canada only by purchase...
Read
full story
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Nov 26th. We
have now had the opportunity to test a final production Nikon D300
digital SLR, and have just posted an image gallery with links to
full resolution sample images from this exciting new camera. Our
Nikon D300 image samples gallery includes test shots taken under
a variety of conditions and lighting situations. The Nikkor AF-S
DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED zoom lens and AF Nikkor 50mm F1.8 were
used for most of our D300 tests, although to highlight the versatility
and extended system compatibility of the D300, we decided to also
see how the Nikon D300 would perform with the legacy Manual Focus
Nikkor 45mm F/2.8P lens...
See
full story
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