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Canon EOS 1000D Hands-On at Pocket-Lint

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Pocket-Lint has posted a hands-on first look of the Canon EOS 1000D (aka Digital Rebel XS).

It’s clear that Canon has found itself in a situation where they are lacking a model at the low end of the digital SLR market. While the 450D has allowed Canon to come on leaps and bounds in what it offers, an increase in features and tech has meant the 450D has become a mid-level entry-level camera rather than an entry-level entry-level model.

For the latest news, reviews and more, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XS Reviews and Resources.

 

Sony Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor

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Sony is about to shake things up in the digital camera world with a new image sensor.  Those of you who think the Live View tech and articulating LCD panel are just gimmicks (see Sony A350 review) will enjoy this potentially revolutionary development.  In the sample image below, you can see the potential that this new sensor technology brings to the table.  A couple of the obvious benefits to photographers are low light shooting with lower noise levels, which results in better overall image quality.  Currently, the prototype sensor is only 5 megapixels (which is probably plenty for most of us in most applications); however, you can expect Sony to push this tech to its limits and produce some astounding cameras in the near future.

PRESS RELEASE

Tokyo, Japan – Sony Corporation today announced the development of a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (pixel size: 1.75µm square pixels, five effective mega pixels, 60 frames/s) with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics, including nearly twofold sensitivity*1 and low noise. This improved performance has been achieved by illuminating the backside of the silicon substrate, in contrast to conventional CMOS image sensors based on front-illumination technology. [Read more…]

Olympus E-520 Review at Digital Camera Review

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Digital Camera Review has posted a review of the Olympus E-520.

In terms of overall approach, the E-520 may well be the most flexible consumer DSLR we’ve reviewed this year: whereas the Nikon D60 proved to be an excellent first SLR, and new models from Canon and Pentax have aimed to appeal to a slightly more advanced audience, the E-520 does both at once.

You can read more about the new camera on Photography Bay’s Olympus E-520 page.

Sony A350 Review at Trusted Reviews

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Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the 14.2 megapixel Sony A350.

Image quality and performance are up to standard, as is build quality and design. This is a very appealing camera for the advanced amateur, and an outstanding bargain at the current price.

For more digital camera reviews and news on the A350, visit Photography Bay’s Sony A350 Reviews and Resources.

Nikon D10 Rumored Images

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Nikon D10

A handful of purported Nikon D10 images have began to surface on the web.  Don’t get too excited though.  Every time a new product is rumored, several Photoshopped images follow suit.  If you followed any of the news and rumors leading up Apple’s recent introduction of the iPhone 3G, you get my drift here.

These two images, which were posted in the DP Review forums, don’t exactly exude credibility (especially the second image below); however, these are most certainly the first of many until a mid-grade full frame DSLR is announced by Nikon.  For more rumors and news, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D10 page.

Nikon D10

Pentax K20D Review at The Online Photographer

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The Online Photographer has posted Part 4 (on low light AF) of its report on the Pentax K20D.

It wasn’t “so fast I didn’t notice.” But I’d describe it as “fast.” More important, it was positive. By that I mean that when I pressed the button halfway, the mechanism almost always made one direct move to focus, and stayed there.

Click here for more news, reviews and info on the Pentax K20D.