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Transcend 400x CF Cards

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Transcend 400x CF Cards

Transcend has introduced its latest line of speedy CF cards with a 400x speed rating.  The cards come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flavors and are capable of theoretical transfer rates as up to 90MB/s read and 60MB/s write speeds.  The 400x label isn’t quite as speedy as we see in the latest SanDisk, Lexar and Photofast cards, but it’s still pretty darn quick and will require the latest UDMA mode 6 capable DSLRs to take full advantage of their speed.

Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Casio Exilim EX-FH25

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Casio Exilim EX-FH25

The Casio EX-FH25 is a 20x superzoom camera that succeeds the Casio EX-FH20.  The 20x zoom range covers the equivalent of 26-520mm on a 35mm camera.

The EX-FH25 features a 10-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor and is capable of capturing 40 fps bursts at the 9-megapixel size.  The EX-F25 also captures Casio’s signature high frame-rate videos at up to 1000 fps, albeit at the customary low-resolution settings as you push the frame rates higher.

The FH25 also looks to capture RAW format images via Adobe DNG format.  The FH25 will have an ISO range of 100-3200 and built-in sensor-based stabilization.

We’ll update this post when Casio drops an official word in the US.

[h/t 1001noisy]

Nikon Next-Gen Rumors: D4 and D800

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As we saw with the announcement of the Nikon D3s, it looks like Nikon intends to squeeze as much as possible out of that 12.1-megapixel FX format sensor . . . for good reason though, it’s an awesome sensor that has been producing great images for over 2 years now.

Rumors of succeeding models to the popular D3 (which saw a recent refresh with the D3s) and D700 bodies have been floating around for several months.  Rumors of the D800 or a D700x seemed to gain momentum after Nikon announced the top-end D3x.  Many expected to see a high-megapixel equivalent of the D700, which came roughly 9 months after after the D3.  Since its introduction, the D700 has been characterized as sort of a “Nikon D3, Jr.” [Read more…]

Pentax K-7 System Rebate

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Pentax is offering a $100 prepaid VISA card when customers purchase a qualifying lens with the 14.6-megapixel Pentax K-7 DSLR.

You can buy up to 5 lenses with a new Pentax K-7 and receive a total of (5) $100 prepaid VISA cards.  Obviously, you can buy more, but only 5 of them will qualify for the rebate.  This promotion is set to expire January 15, 2010.  The rebate form can be downloaded here.

The qualifying lenses are listed below. [Read more…]

Featured Reader Comment: Praise for the Canon G11

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The Canon G11 is a great little point and shoot camera, no doubt.  For those of you who may not have caught Craig King’s comment on The Rave about the Canon G11 post, I thought I would share it with you here.

The following comment feature’s Craig’s impression of the G11 and is unedited other than breaking it up into shorter paragraphs:

I’m a serious amateur photographer that started back in 1982 with the legendary Canon AE-1. I was the guy that had to be dragged kicking and screaming to the digital altar!

In 2005 I started using the Nikon D 70 and got hooked on the obvious flexibility of digital. I really love to carry my camera everywhere I go, but as you know this is a good way to damage it and DSLR’s can draw the wrong type of attention in questionable areas!

I’ve been using the G11 for three weeks now and I’m standing here in total amazement at what I’ve been able to capture with it. The design of this camera simply lets your creativity flow. I have people ask me what am I doing different? I kind of snicker and know deep down that me and the camera are flowing together in harmony and the results are outstanding. I shoot almost exclusively in manual mode and I find this little powerhouse will let me blend settings to get what I’m after.I don’t push passed 800 ISO, because the noise does appear after that.

All in all I give it thumbs up and recommend it highly for the artist that isn’t wrapped up in technical parameters. Just get one and get out there and make it happen! One warning, your DSLR will start to feel neglected!

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on the Canon G11 Craig.  Discover more about this camera on Photography Bay’s Canon G11 Reviews and Resources.

Sony Cybershot WX1 Review

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Sony Cybershot WX1

The Sony Cybershot WX1 is a 10.1-megapixel point and shoot camera – but it isn’t just another camera with a new model number and more megapixels. The WX1 provides everything that you get in your run-of-the-mill point and shoot camera, but also adds some great features like an easy panoramic mode, an effective low light mode and a powerful new imaging sensor. [Read more…]

Saturday Night Live Title Sequence Shot With Canon 5D Mark II and 7D

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We’ve known for a while now that SNL used the Canon 7D and 5D Mark II to shoot its opening sequence; however, Canon just dropped some more details about SNL’s use of these cameras.

One of the big advantages for shooting the title sequence with the 5D Mark II and 7D was the ability to use ambient light due to the cameras’ incredible sensitivity, which also helped them to operate more covertly.

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