Archives for September 2009

Corel Digital Studio 2010

September 3, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Corel Digital Studio 2010 is photo, video and music combo software product that caters to the family photographer/videographer. The software package covers everything from importing photos and videos, to editing and final output through online sharing or DVD burning.

Corel Digital Studio 2010 is available to download now (free trial available – corel.com/digitalstudio) and will begin to ship in CD form in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $99.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the news release below. [Read more…]

Canon 7D Availability

September 3, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Several retailers have already begun taking pre-orders for the new Canon 7D. The Canon 5D Mark II was plagued with availability problems last fall/winter for those not on the pre-order bandwagon. Here’s a short list of retailers where you can pre-order the Canon 7D or sign up for notifications for when it is in stock:

International Availability:

Keep watching Photography Bay’s Canon 7D Reviews and Resources or stay glued to the front page for the latest updates on this new DSLR.

Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens

September 3, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] is made exclusively for Nikon-mount DSLRs with an internal focusing motor. This lens is equivalent to an 26-78mm angle of view on a full frame camera.

The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens will be available in September 2009 at an initial price of approximately $650. Check availability on Amazon.com.

You can also check availability of the coming Canon version of this lens via this link.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Panasonic Lumix GF1 Announced

September 2, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a 12.1-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera, which offers a more compact form factor than its predecessors, the G1 and GH1. The new Lumix GF1 looks more like the Olympus E-P1; however the GF1 also offers a pop-up flash, a feature that I sorely missed on the Olympus E-P1.

The Panasonic Lumix GF1 should be available in October 2009 at an initial retail price of $899.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the news release below. [Read more…]

Samsung HZ25W

September 1, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Samsung HZ25W is a 12.5-megapixel point and shoot camera featuring a 24x optical zoom that covers a range equivalent from 26-624mm on full frame camera. The HZ25W also features optical image stabilization, 720p HD video capture, ISO 3200 sensitivity at 5-megapixels, ISO 6400 at 3-megapixels, and RAW format capabilities.

The Samsung HZ25W should be available in October 2009 at an initial retail price of $399.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Samsung HZ25W

More details in the news release below.

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Canon 7D Announced

September 1, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Today, Canon has announced the EOS 7D to add to its lineup of DSLRs. The Canon 7D is an 18-megapixel DSLR that adds several upgrades from prior generation prosumer DSLRs.

While the 18-megapixel APS-C (1.6x crop) CMOS sensor is an upgrade of 3-megapixels over the 50D, the Canon 7D is more akin to the pro-level 5D Mark II in terms of its features and build. A new autofocus system consisting of 19 cross-type points will likely be welcomed by most shooters. Additionally, Canon has addressed the cries of many aspiring filmmakers by including several frame rate options, including 1080p recording at 24fps.

The Canon 7D is likely to become known as the pro-level crop-sensor camera in Canon’s lineup.

The 7D should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $1699 for body only and in a kit with Canon’s EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM at an initial retail price of $1899.

If you want one before Christmas, you should probably get in line by pre-ordering the 7D now so as to avoid the long wait-list that plagued the 5D Mark II’s arrival. [Read more…]

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

September 1, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens fills a void in Canon’s L-series lineup. The new macro lens also features Canon’s hybrid image stabilization technology designed for handheld macro photography.

The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $1049. Check availability on Amazon.com. [Read more…]

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens

September 1, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens is designed for Canon EOS DSLRs that have an APS-C format sensor (1.6x crop). The 15-85mm range is equivalent to a 24-136mm angle of view in a 35mm or full frame camera and is a natural substitute for the Canon EF 28-135mm IS lens on the Canon 50D, Canon Rebel T1i and Canon 7D.

The EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens will be available in October 2009 at an initial retail price of $799.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS News Release

The versatile focal length, extreme wide angle and stunning image quality of Canon’s new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens makes this the ideal multipurpose wide-angle zoom lens for the photographer shooting a wedding or exotic vacation. Featuring three aspherical elements and one UD glass element for outstanding image quality, the zoom range of this lens is equivalent to 24-136mm on a full-frame camera. When coupled with Canon’s new EOS 7D DSLR, this lens provides moviemakers and videographers with a phenomenal focal range for wide-angle scenic footage and zoomed in telephoto shots.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

September 1, 2009 By Eric Reagan

The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is designed for Canon EOS DSLRs that have an APS-C format sensor (1.6x crop). The 18-135mm range is equivalent to a 29-216mm angle of view in a 35mm or full frame camera.

The EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens will be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Canon News Release

Canon’s new EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens is the perfect Image Stabilized lens for advanced photographers looking for a wide-angle zoom lens with telephoto capabilities. Featuring a compact IS unit with shake correction up to four shutter speed steps, the zoom range of this lens is equivalent to 29-216mm on a full-frame camera.