Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
DP Review has posted a review of the Canon EOS 500D (aka Rebel T1i).
All the major manufacturers cram more and more new features into their ‘budget’ offerings but the EOS 500D is arguably the currently best specced camera in the segment, which lifts it some distance above pure ‘entry level’ territory.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel T1i Reviews and Resources.
The Canon Rebel T1i and Nikon D5000 are the two new consumer-level DSLRs from the leading brands in the business right now. Over the past month or so, I’ve shot extensively, almost exclusively, with these new DSLRs. While there are a number of features that make these cameras stand out, the one that I keep coming back to is their ability to manage noise, even at higher ISOs.
Both cameras do something new in the entry-level category by turning up the sensitivity. The Canon Rebel T1i tops out at ISO 12800, while the Nikon D5000 pushes its sensitivity one-stop lower to ISO 6400. In my day-to-day shooting, I would have no problem shooting with either camera at ISO 3200 for snapshots that will make my wife or mom happy to have in the family photo album. Truth be told, they probably wouldn’t notice the difference between ISO 3200 and ISO 6400 in either camera. The Rebel T1i’s spec of ISO 12800 may be a bit much for most applications; however, in a bind, you can likely get some decent black and whites at that level.
To see how the Canon Rebel T1i and Nikon D5000 stack up against each other, as well as the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700, read on. [Read more…]
The latest rumors to surface from the never-ending stream of sources over at Canon Rumors pegs the Canon 60D as somewhat of a turbocharged version of the Canon 50D. Here’s the latest potential spec list:
Everything else, remains as-is from the current 50D. This spec-list is similar to what we’ve seen in previous Canon 60D / 7D rumors.
Granted, those specs don’t make for much of a slouch DSLR. That 15.1 megapixel sensor has served well in the 50D and the Rebel T1i. I, for one, would certainly welcome another round of it with improved noise control – particularly after seeing how well the Rebel T1i performs at ISO 3200-6400. We sure don’t need any more pixels in these crop-sensor DSLRs until we get noise under control and perhaps some better glass to fully take advantage of the resolution.
Neutral Day has posted a review of the Canon Powershot SX200 IS.
Overall performance may not win blue ribbons in any given category, but the SX200 IS does most things very well, with an approachable interface, enough controls for enthusiasts to be happy with, a competent lens, and yes, it even takes great pictures.
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Reviews.
The rumor mill is gaining momentum concerning a Canon Rebel T1 / 2000D, which would play second fiddle in Canon’s Rebel lineup behind the Canon Rebel T1i / 500D. Recent rumors point to a June 2009 release – perhaps within a handful of days.
Bear in mind, however, that there have been speculation and rumors concerning such a camera (i.e., a replacement to the Rebel XS) since before PMA. The folks at Canon Rumors are staying on top of things with the most recent rumor suggesting that the camera could even come next week.
Pocket-Lint has posted a review of the Canon EOS 500D (aka Rebel T1i).
The still image performance is compelling but we can’t help but feel the video is something of a novelty
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel T1i Reviews and Resources.
B&H Photo has the Canon Rebel T1i in stock for both the kit and the body-only. Amazon has it available through third-party retailers. Adorama has the kit in stock and says the body is on its way to the warehouse if you want to get in line. Links below.
B&H Photo – T1i body only
B&H Photo – T1i kit w/ 18-55mm lens
Amazon – T1i body only
Amazon – T1i kit w/ 18-55mm lens
Adorama – T1i body only
Adorama – T1i kit w/18-55mm lens
DSLR Magazine thinks so.
As published in our of our April 23, Canon shall, before the end of the year 2009, two new high-end professional models.
They go on to say that one of the models will maintain the smaller-than-full-frame sensor (i.e., the 1D Mark IV) and the 1Ds Mark III successor will be the expected evolution of its predecessor. With the new 1Ds, Canon aiming stronger toward the medium format audience, which will entail even more megapixels. Finally, the author points out a successor/alternative to the G10 will surface, around 9-megapxels though, with lower noise than the G10.
[DSLR Magazine via Google Translate via Canon Rumors]
Firmware version 1.1.0 for the Canon 5D Mark II is now available. This firmware update adds the much-sought-after manual exposure control to the video mode, which expands the creative appeal of this camera even further. I’ve been tinkering with the updated firmware settings for the past little while and think it’s some pretty powerful stuff. [Read more…]
PC Mag has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.
We have some minor gripes with the Canon PowerShot SX1-including its high price-but it’s one of the best superzoom cameras you can buy.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Reviews and Resources.