Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Camera Labs has posted a review of the Canon 50D.
The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to the already excellent EOS 40D, equipping it not just with the latest features, but also a significant boost in resolution without compromising noise levels.
For the latest news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Canon 50D Reviews and Resources.
Canon UK has launched new cash back rebates on the 40D, 450D and 1000D for new purchases between now and January 12, 2009. This offer is available to European Union.
EOS 1000D (18-55 IS Kit only) = £30 Cashback (EUR 40)
New Offer – started 15th September, ends 12th January 2009.
EOS 450D (any configuration) = £50 Cashback (EUR 65)
Extended Offer – started 26th June, ends 12th January 2009.
EOS 40D (any configuration) = £60 Cashback (EUR 75)
Extended Offer – started 21st August, ends 12th January 2009.
For additional details and the claim form, see this page.
Sorry US readers, no news on rebates yet. Maybe we’ll see something on this side of the pond before Christmas.
Even though the cat was already out of the bag, Panasonic decided to drop a press release to tell us that their recently announced (but still unavailable) Micro Four Thirds camera – the Panasonic LUMIX G1 – will cost $800. They’re also pricing the 45-200mm lens at $350 (that’s a 90-400mm equivalent for 35mm sensors).
I’m sorry Panasonic, but that kit price still sounds high. Consider what else you can buy for $800 or less. [Read more…]
LaserSoft has announced a new film archiving software page, dubbed SilverFast Archive Suite. Check out the following video for a little hands-on display of how it works. Additional details are in the press release below.
After a bit of confusion about who will see what and when, Kamera & Bild seems to have sorted things out and confirmed that Nikon’s press conference will be a worldwide event that takes place on November 20 (rather than October 22). Kamera & Bild’s guesswork translates as follows:
Why the date of the press conference changed, we have not been told. Perhaps the product has been delayed, or the Nikon in Denmark had the time wrong.
Note, however, that the November 20 date, which is a Thursday, appears to be a solid, confirmed date.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Nikon MX format and/or Nikon D3x.
Digital Camera Info has published a review of the Nikon D90.
Setting video aside, though, there’s an awful lot to like about this camera, from its fast burst mode to its fine low-light performance for flash-free photos and a Live View mode that’s still not perfect, but does prove comfortable and convenient in certain shooting situations.
For the latest news and reviews, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D90 Reviews and Resources.
Camera.co.uk has published a review of the Fuji Finepix S2000 HD.
In my view the Fuji Finepix S2000HD does not match up to the best cameras in this section. It is true that it is not the most expensive super zoom camera, but I feel by paying that bit more you will get better value for money.
DP Review has posted a review of the new Canon 18-200mm IS lens, which we’ve all be waiting to hear more about. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t receive the coveted “Highly Recommended” badge from DP Review. The reviewers were only able to “Recommend” the lens with reservations, noting that it’s “a general purpose solution which allows the photographer not to worry about fiddling around changing lenses when out traveling, but which makes inevitable optical compromises to achieve this goal.”
The market share gaps are shrinking between Canon, Nikon and Sony. Nikon has made the right moves over the past couple years in their DSLR lineup as is evident in the JD Power and Associates customer satisfaction award two years running now.
New imagePROGRAF iPF6000S 24-Inch Large Format Printer Delivers Perfect Combination of Speed, Quality and Versatility to Graphic Art Professionals and Print-For-Pay Establishments
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today announced the release of the imagePROGRAF iPF6000S, a 24-inch wide large format printer using eight colors of LUCIA pigment ink, specifically targeted for graphic art professionals and print-for-pay (PFP) establishments. [Read more…]