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

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

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

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

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.

Fall Foliage Photo Tips Webinar

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Bogen Fall Foliage Webinar

Bogen has another free webinar coming up soon.  On September 18, 2009 at 2-3 p.m. ET, Adam Barker and David Fisher will host a webinar and provide tips on how to shoot fall foliage.  As usual, Bogen also has some giveaways to those who attend the live webinar.  If you can’t make it though, you should still register so you can watch it later at your convenience.

You can register here.

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

Olympus E-600 Announced

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Olympus E-600

Today, Olympus has announced the E-600 DSLR, which features a 12.3-megapixel sensor.  The E-600 also offers a 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD screen, Olympus’ popular Art Filters and in-body image stabilization.

The Olympus E-600 should be available November 2009 in a kit with the ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko lens at an initial retail price of $599.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Olympus E-P1 Review Revisited [Featured Reader Comment]

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Olympus E-P1

My recent critical review of the Olympus E-P1 sparked a few comments from those who disagreed with my opinion or my overall approach to the review.  While I still maintain my objections to the E-P1’s performance and functionality, one comment from reader “HD” stood out as a good, thought-out rebuttal to my take on the E-P1. [Read more…]

Nikon D300s Starting to Ship

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Nikon D300s

The Nikon D300s is beginning to become available at several retailers.  Some have already been in and out of stock.  Expect this trend to continue for at least the next several days, if not weeks.

You can keep checking back at these vendors for availability for the D300s.

Nikon D300s Product Pages

Amazon.com

B&H Photo

Adorama

Ritz Camera

Wolf Camera

Camera World

International Nikon D300s Product Pages

Jessops

Amazon UK

Amazon Germany

Amazon Japan

Nikon D700s Rumors

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Nikon D700s

More tips from Southern Photo Technical Service on some Nikon rumors – this time the D700s is on the table.  Rather than the rumored D700x that we’ve heard so much about lately.

Nikon will release a D700s as upgraded version of the Nikon D700. This is the word we got last week and all Nikonians will like the new features at the same range price as D700.

Given that the Nikon D300s replaced the D300, the naming convention might make sense.  And even though the Nikon D700 is a stellar camera, many Nikon shooters have been begging for a more affordable 24-megapixel shooter (as opposed the the pricey Nikon D3x).  This sentiment will likely continue to grow now that Sony has the full frame, high resolution A850 at a $2000 price point.

[via Southern Photo Technical Service]