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Nikon D90 Officially Announced

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As expected, Nikon announced their new prosumer Nikon D90 digital SLR. The D90 features some very impressive specifications. The most significant feature in the new Nikon D90 is the ability to record HD video thought camera.

The camera is available with the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens at a kit price of $1299.99.

The Nikon D90 is available for pre-order from Amazon.com:

For the latest news and coming reviews on the Nikon D90, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D90 Reviews and Resources page.

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SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 30MB/s Edition – For Nikon D90 Video

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Rob Galbraith has a nice summary of the need and limitations of these new 30MB/s SD cards from SanDisk.  He points out that the cards were designed to compliment the D90’s need for speed and will only function in other DSLRs as 20MB/s cards (the cap for SDHC).

SanDisk’s press release details further:

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today set a new speed record of 30 megabytes per second1 for SDTM flash memory cards with the introduction of the SanDisk Extreme® III 30MB/s Edition line of SDHCTM Cards. The new cards, expected to be available worldwide in September in 4-gigabyte (GB)2, 8GB and 16GB capacities, are designed to deliver peak performance when used with the new digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Nikon D90.

Get the full story from Rob Galbraith.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7

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ADOBE UNVEILS PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 7 AND INTRODUCES PHOTOSHOP.COM MEMBERSHIP

New Photoshop.com Membership Boosts Capabilities of Desktop Experience

Photoshop Elements 7Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7 software with new Photoshop.com membership, a milestone release of the No. 1 selling consumer photo-editing software1. Available for Windows®, Photoshop Elements 7 makes it quick and easy to organize, edit, create and share amazing photos with others by leveraging the editing power of Photoshop software, the professional standard for image editing. For the first time, Photoshop Elements 7 customers will have the option to sign-up for one year of membership on Photoshop.com, extending the capabilities of the software by providing helpful templates and creative tutorials delivered on a regular basis. Other benefits include: automatic online backup and storage of photos and videos, access to photos and videos from virtually anywhere, and interactive options to share memories with great impact. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot A1000 IS, A2000 IS and SX110 IS

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Three new PowerShot Cameras debuted today – the A1000 IS, A2000 IS and SX110 IS.  The headline features for these cameras are as follows:

A1000 IS

  • DIGIC III
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Motion Detection Technology
  • Red-eye Correction
  • 10 megapixels
  • 4x optical zoom
  • 2.5″ LCD
  • Optical Image Stabilization


A2000 IS

  • DIGIC III
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Motion Detection Technology
  • Red-eye Correction
  • 10 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom
  • 3″ LCD
  • Optical Image Stabilization


SX110 IS

  • DIGIC III
  • Face Detection Technology
  • Motion Detection Technology
  • Red-eye Correction
  • 9 megapixels
  • 10x optical zoom
  • 3″ LCD
  • Optical Image Stabilization

The A1000 IS and A2000 IS should be available in September for $199.99 and $249.99, respectively.  The XS110 IS should be available by the end of August for $299.99.  You can pre-order now via the links above. [Read more…]

Canon SELPHY ES3 and ES30

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The Canon SELPHY ES3 and ES30 are two new compact photo printers designed with convenience in mind.  Both printers feature large LCD screens for image previews and accept a large variety of memory cards for instantly downloading images – no computer required. [Read more…]

Nikon D90 – Pre-Order at Circuit City

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Circuit City is a day early on their pre-order page for the new Nikon D90; however, they’ve got all the goods up and ready to go.

The almost-official specs are what we all expected:

  • 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor: This Nikon D90 camera body features a DX-format CMOS image sensor that provides the highest level of performance. Its integrated A/D converter enables selection between 12-bit and 14-bit conversions. The sensor design supports the broad light sensitivity range of ISO 200 to ISO 3200, and features refined high-ISO noise reduction.
  • 3.0″ LCD monitor: A high-resolution, super-density, 920,000-dot LCD monitor makes critical image review possible. This monitor also allows ultra-wide, 170-degree viewing in all directions.
  • Live view: You’ll also have a live preview of your subject, giving you point-and-shoot feel with the quality of a DSLR.
  • 11-area AF: The sensor module offers an 11-area AF that ensures consistently fast and precise focus lock under varying shooting conditions. The wide area AF system gives greater compositional freedom when shooting sports and action.
  • 4.5fps continuous shooting: Capture fast action and fleeting expressions. The D90 can shoot up to 4.5 frames per second.
  • Scene Recognition System: This system recognizes subject and scene conditions prior to capturing the shot. Enjoy improved subject tracking and subject identification for rapid and accurate focus area selection. Highlight analysis optimizes auto exposure by providing more accurate control. Light source inference studies both subject and pattern to achieve optimal white balance.
  • HD movie mode: Capture your surroundings in cinematic quality. The D90 features the D-Movie mode, which shoots HD movie with sound at 24fps.
  • D-Lighting enhancement: This technology compensates for underexposed images or insufficient flash by automatically adding light and detail to selected shots where needed, without affecting properly exposed areas.
  • In-camera editing menu: The in-camera editing features include Nikon D-lighting (that adds light and detail to selected shots only where needed), red-eye correction, image trimming, image overlay, monochrome black and white, sepia and cyanotype along with skylight, warm tone and custom color filter effects.
  • Lens included: You’ll be ready to go in no time with the included 5.8x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens.

Stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Nikon D90 coverage. The official Nikon D90 announcement should be here tomorrow.

Canon Powershot E1

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Canon’s Powershot E1 will go on sale at the beginning of September. The specs are respectable for a point-and-shoot: 10-megapixels, 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilization, macro
mode, ISO80-1600 (with 3200 scene mode) and a 2.5-inch TFT display.

The E1 runs on AA batteries and weighs in at 0.35 pounds. It will be priced at about $200. Oh, and it’s available in vanilla, powder blue and baby pink. After all, who doesn’t need a pink camera?

According to a press release from Canon, the color choices give the E1 a ‘youthful twist.’ The camera’s start-up screen and menus can even be coordinated with the camera’s body color.

Canon EOS 50D Announced

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As expected, Canon has announced the EOS 50D with all the specifications previously reported here on Photography Bay as leaked info. Again, the headline features are as follows:

  • 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC 4 image processor
  • 6.3 frames per second
  • ISO 100-12800
  • 3″ 920,000 dot/VGA resolution rear display
  • 9 cross-type AF sensors

You can pre-order the Canon 50D now from Amazon.com via the following links:

Read the full press release below. For more info, news and coming reviews of the Canon 50D, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon 50D page. [Read more…]