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How Nikon bettered Canon with full-frame SLRs 2007-12-22 13:00:00 Canon beat Nikon to market by years with a high-end digital SLR whose image sensor is the size of a full frame of 35mm film. But while Nikon may have been late to the party with its new D3, I think it employed a much smarter approach to a lens compatibility issue.One of the chief merits of single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras is their ability to accommodate multiple lenses, letting photographers adapt the same camera body to shoot everything from faraway birds to the confined quarters of a small house. It's annoying that one company's lenses generally don't work on another company's camera bodies, but it's even more annoying when a single company's products are incompatible, and the full-frame trend in higher-end cameras has put the spotlight on the issue. more : news ...

Sound Advice: Pentax K10D camera is a Porsche for a Pontiac price 2007-12-22 12:58:00 Q: I'm buying a digital SLR camera and you write favorably about Pentax. I've seen the K10D, their top model, on sale recently with a $100 rebate. That makes it the same price as the entry-level Canon Digital Rebel XTi and Nikon D40x. Do you think the K10D is a better buy at approximately the same price? Anything else I should considerSTELIOS DOKIANAKISPittsburghA: I have used Pentax cameras for years and have always been pleased, particularly with the beautiful color rendition they are renowned for. (If you want to see a sample, look at the Paul C. Buff post under "Field Trips" on my Website.) Whether the K10D is right for you is best determined by what kind of camera you want and need. There are three classes of digital SLRs: professional, consumer and "prosumer."Professional models are heavy-duty workhorses with lightning-fast responses and a wide range of settings. This category is completely dominated by Canon and Nikon. Prices start at over $3,000 and go way up from there.more ...

Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera Review 2007-12-22 12:57:00 A year and a half in the making, Canon’s EOS 40D modifies the foundation set by the EOS 30D and 20D, while incorporating elements from the manufacturer’s 1D line. The camera is centered on a 10.1-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor, paired with a newly developed DIGIC III image processor, which boosts the continuous burst speed up to 6.5 frames per second. Mechanical improvements include a renovated autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors, and the addition of Canon’s Integrated Cleaning System (dust reduction). Additional weatherproofing has been applied around the base plate and compartment doors, and a large 3-inch Live View LCD screen is affixed to the camera body. Canon also worked in Silent Shooting modes, sRAW files, and a revamped menu structure. The 40D is offered in various kits, ranging in price from $1,299 to $1,799, depending on the packaged lens.more : digitalcamerainfo ... Digital Camera

Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW Review 2007-12-22 12:52:00 The Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW is the largest model of Lowepro's Slingshot cases. It is similar to the Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW and Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW but significantly larger. As I said in the other two Slingshot reviews, I'm always looking for additional and better ways to carry and protect my gear. The Lowepro Slingshot cases have quickly become very popular, so I tried all three models currently in the line to find out if they were right for me. Over the last several months, I've been using them along with the Lowepro Toploaders that I most frequently use (at least at this time) for my light gear needs.Characteristic of a sling type of case is the single padded and liberally adjustable shoulder strap that goes over the head and hangs on a shoulder. The Slingshots are designed to hang from the right shoulder. Unique to the Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW is the full weight-supporting waist belt instead of the small side strap found on the 100 and 200. A handle is provided for carryi ...

Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW Review 2007-12-22 12:50:00 The Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW is the middle-sized model of Lowepro's Slingshot cases. It is basically the same as the Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW but larger. As I said in the 100 review, I'm always looking for additional and better ways to carry and protect my gear. The Lowepro Slingshot cases have quickly become very popular, so I tried all three models currently in the line to find out if they were right for me. Over the last several months, I've been using them along with the Lowepro Toploaders that I most frequently use (at least at this time) for my light gear needs.Characteristic of a sling type of case is the single padded and liberally adjustable shoulder strap that goes over the head and hangs on a shoulder. The Slingshots are designed to hang from the right shoulder. An additional strap and clip under the right arm optionally secure the case while it is in the on-the-back position. A handle is provided for carrying the Slingshot off-the-shoulder. Continuing like the 100 ... To ...

Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW Review 2007-12-22 12:49:00 I'm always looking for additional and better ways to carry and protect my gear. The Lowepro Slingshot cases have quickly become very popular, so I tried all three models currently in the line to find out if they were for me. Over the last several months, I've been using them along with the Lowepro Toploaders that I most frequently use (at least at this time) for my light gear needs. The Lowepro Slingshot 100 AW is currently the smallest of the Slingshot models.Characteristic of a sling type of case is the single padded and liberally adjustable shoulder strap that goes over the head and hangs on a shoulder. The Slingshots are designed to hang from the right shoulder. An additional strap and clip under the right arm optionally secure the case while it is in the on-the-back position. A handle is provided for carrying the Slingshot off-the-shoulder. To access the case contents, unclip the small strap (if you are using it) and rotate the case and shoulder strap down under the left arm unt ...

Carl Zeiss organizes photo contest during the holiday 2007-12-22 12:35:00 OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 21.12.2007.Carl Zeiss AG is launching a photo contest on 21 December. Under the motto “Your most impressive creations in 2007“, the manufacturer of premium lenses is looking for interesting photos from the past year. The use of a lens from Carl Zeiss is obligatory for participation in the contest. Decisive evaluation criteria are personalized composition and creativity. A short, written description of how the photo originated is also requested. The prizes include a Nokia N95 8 GB, Carl Zeiss lenses and Carl Zeiss binoculars.The promotion lasts until 7 January 2008 and is evaluated in two categories. In the first category, photos can be submitted that have been taken with a Sony digital camera, a Nokia camera phone or a Logitech webcam. In the second category you can enter photos created with an SLR, rangefinder or medium format camera. A jury will assess all submissions and select ten winners for each category.All winning photos will be published on the Carl Zei ...

Phase One Delivers Capture One 4 Next-Generation RAW Workflow Software 2007-12-21 11:25:00 Transforming RAW Data to Uncompromising Image QualityCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — Dec. 19, 2007 — Phase One today announced the availability of Capture One 4, the next generation of the world’s first RAW workflow software. Built on a new architecture, the successor to Phase One’s entry-level Capture One LE offers photographers – pros and enthusiasts alike – a RAW workflow solution for superior image quality.A newly designed user interface offers high fidelity color and detail reproduction, plus new timesaving workflow features. Capture One 4 supports medium-format digital backs and a wide range of DSLR cameras.“Our recent survey of professional photographers shows that pros have fully adopted digital and RAW format, with 89 percent of total images now being captured digitally and over 50 percent of them in RAW format,” said Ed Lee, Director at InfoTrends.“Capture One excels at RAW workflow,” said Jan H. Christiansen, marketing director for Phase One. “Today, it is no les ...

EOS-1Ds Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.0.6 2007-12-21 11:17:00 This firmware update (Version 1.0.6) incorporates the following improvements and fixes. 1. Improves the reliability of communication with some CF cards. 2. Fixes a phenomenon that occurs in some cases involving color cast and vertical lines appearing in images.The Version 1.0.6 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.0.6, it is not necessary to update the firmware.more : web.canon.jp ...

Olympus E-3 review 2007-12-21 11:15:00 When Olympus and its partners introduced the innovative Four-Thirds system in 2003 it was considered by some to be a bold move. Now however, the system has become quite popular with a broad group of enthusiasts and over the years Olympus steadily kept adding new cameras and lenses to the range. The only thing that didn’t seem to materialise was an update to the E-1 pro model. This was by now four years old and - although still a potent camera - its specs were definitely becoming outdated for today’s discerning photographer.Now that 2007 has almost come to a close, we can finally introduce its successor, the Olympus E-3, the new flagship in Olympus’ Four-Thirds range. This 10-megapixel DSLR is clearly aimed at professional photographers, with the world’s fastest AF system and shutter speeds of up to 1/8000s; a range of new Zuiko Digital Supersonic Wave Drive lenses together with built in image stabilisation; Live View and the familiar Supersonic Wave Filter to keep the sensor du ...

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Review 2007-12-21 03:07:00 It's been almost two years since Konica Minolta pulled out of the photo business and transferred its entire camera division to Sony, and well over a year since the first Sony DSLR (the DSLR-A100) was announced. Two years is a long time in the digital SLR market, but the three years Minolta (latterly Konica Minolta, now Sony) SLR users have been waiting for a high end model to replace the innovative Maxxum (Dynax) 7D must have felt like a lifetime. But, finally, it's here, and it looks very much like the mockup shown earlier in the year.Like the A100, the new camera still wears its Konica Minolta heritage very much on its sleeve, and when you start to look a little more closely at the specification it's obvious that there's still an awful lot of Konica Minolta DNA in the A700. This is hardly surprising given that the circumstances behind its development.And, just as the A100 was obviously based on - and designed to be a successor to - the KM 5D, the A700 follows on from the 7D, and ... Sony

Canon EOS camera manufacturing milestone 2007-12-21 03:04:00 Canon EOS camera manufacturing milestone : Canon announced the achievement of a new camera manufacturing milestone as combined production of the company's EOS series film and digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras passed the 30-million mark. Additionally, production of EOS Digital-series SLR cameras has passed the 10-million unit threshold. The achievement coincides with Canon's 70th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the launch of its EOS line of SLR cameras. Shipment of EOS cameras began in 1987 from Canon Inc.'s Fukushima Plant (now Fukushima Canon Inc.), with production later moving to Canon Inc., Taiwan and the company's current main production base at Oita Canon Inc.Mark Petersmore : letsgodigital ...

Canon produces 30 millionth EOS-series SLR camera 2007-12-21 02:42:00 TOKYO, December 20, 2007 – Canon Inc. today announced the achievement of a new camera-manufacturing milestone as combined production of the company's EOS-series film and digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras passed the 30-million mark. Additionally, production of EOS Digital-series SLR cameras has passed the 10-million unit threshold.The achievement coincides with Canon's 70th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the launch of its EOS line of SLR cameras. Shipment of EOS cameras began in 1987 from Canon Inc.'s Fukushima Plant (now Fukushima Canon Inc.), with production later moving to Canon Inc., Taiwan and the company's current main production base at Oita Canon Inc. In 1997, the 10th anniversary of the series, production reached 10 million units, and in 2003 it passed the 20-million mark. And now, a mere four years later, Canon reached the 30-million level.In March of 1987, Canon's 50th anniversary, the company introduced the EOS 650 AF SLR camera, the first model of the ...

Nikon Celebrates 90 Years in the Making 2007-12-19 13:05:00 Nikon is marking its 90th anniversary with an exclusive collectable guide, Nikon: 90 Years in the Making, which celebrates the history of Nikon, its innovations and products. The guide offers a look at Nikon cameras past and present, and includes a detailed fold-out guide that reveals the technological innovations inside the Nikon D3.Nikon: 90 Years in the Making delivers a real mix of features, from technical articles on the Nikon products to inspirational interviews with leading Nikon professionals. The guide also celebrates Nikon’s achievement in exceeding production of 40 million lenses and gives insight to Nikon’s place in space with NASA. Readers are also given the opportunity to win a Nikon D300 with 18-70mm zoom, worth £1,500.The Nikon Collector’s Guide will accompany the January 2008 issue of Digital SLR Photography, on sale 11 December 2007 from most UK newsagents including WH Smith, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and leading independents.For further information, visit www.dig ...

Hands On with the Nikon D300 2007-12-19 13:00:00 Competition is at a record high in the mid-level digital SLR category and Nikon has staked its claim with its D300. At $1,800 (body only), the D300 is one of the more expensive prosumer models on the market but its advanced features, above average image quality, strong low-light capabilities and speedy autofocus performance can certainly justify the extra dollars, especially if your bank account is flush and you’re looking for a D3/D300 back-up combination.It has been a while since there’s been a really heated (or justified) Nikon versus Canon debate but the D300 – and, more likely, the D3 – has re-ignited the competitive flames. Despite loyalties to one brand or the other, the D300/D3 one-two punch is definitely food for thought regardless of which side of the fence you’re on.Catching Up or Nipping at Heels?Equipped with a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D converter, on-board sensor cleaning system, Live View and a high resolution 3-inch LCD, the D300 meets or exceeds t ...