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Canon EOS Rebel T1i Review at DP Interface

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DP Interface has posted a review of the Canon Rebel T1i.

Image quality produced by the Rebel T1i aka EOS 500D was very good with low noise, good color accuracy and detailed photos. Everything’s pretty good with just one main issue: the 15 megapixel sensor mercilessly shows flaws and softness of lower-grade lenses…

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel T1i Reviews and Resources.

Nikon D5000 vs. Canon Rebel T1i – ISO Comparison

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The new Nikon D5000 and Canon Rebel T1i have stirred quite the fuss with their solid specs and entry-level price tags.  The prior generation cameras from the Nikon and Canon camps were capable performers.  The Rebel XSi (aka 450D) and the Nikon D60 rang in at 12.2 megapixels and 10.2 megapixels, respectively.

The Nikon D5000 features the same 12.3 megapixel sensor found in the Nikon D90, while the Canon Rebel T1i packs in 15.1 megapixels, which is similar to or the same as the sensor found in the Canon 50D.  Kudos to both Nikon and Canon for staying lean on megapixels, relatively speaking.

As for sensitivity, both Nikon and Canon have extended the range.  The Nikon D5000 features ISO 100-6400 range, while the Canon Rebel T1i covers a range of ISO 100-12800 for an extra stop on the high end.  Both of these numbers reflect the ISO expansion features.

I’ve been shooting with both cameras side by side for a couple of days now and nabbed a few handheld shots of some orange roses, up close and under a mix of incandescent and indirect sunlight.  The flowers were on my kitchen counter next to a window.  This is hardly a scientific comparison, but I think is a fair representation of real world ISO performance.  Additionally, you will get some taste of the stabilization capabilities of each of the lenses that come in the respective kits for the Canon and Nikon shooters.

Below you’ll find the entire quick and dirty ISO comparison throughout the range of ISOs available for both these cameras. [Read more…]

Canon Rebates Spring 2009

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Canon has started up its rebate program for 2009. This is an instant rebate program too – no mailing receipts and UPC codes an then waiting 6-8 weeks.   The rebate applies for purchases on qualifying Canon gear between May 3, 2009 and July 11, 2009.

Certain DSLRs are part of the program too, with savings from $100 to $300 for specific combos. The DSLRs must be purchased with a qualifying lens to get the rebate (even if you are buying a kit). Below is the full list of cameras, lenses and flashes that are subject to the rebates, along with links to the 3 retailers I trust and use on a regular basis for each of them. [Read more…]

Canon 5D Mark II Review

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The Canon 5D Mark II was one of the most anticipated cameras ever launched. After a three year wait since the release of the original Canon 5D, the 5D Mark II was announced on September 17, 2008. The 5D Mark II brought with it a number of upgraded specifications, including a 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and the ability to capture 1080p HD video.

Irrespective of the fact that the camera does not carry a 1-series badge, the 5D Mark II is in many ways Canon’s new flagship camera.  The 5D II’s price, while not necessarily cheap, is still within the reach of many amateur photographers.  In fact, at $2,699 retail, the new camera weighs in $600 less than the original 5D’s introductory price tag of $3,299.  What you get for $2699, however, is quite the bargain.  While the 5D Mark II is not without its flaws, no other camera can touch its combination of resolution, sensitivity, noise performance and price. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Review at Cnet

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Cnet has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

A top megazoom option, the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS offers a 20x zoom lens and HD video, which you can’t get in a similarly priced dSLR, and delivers more features and slightly better performance and photo quality than the cheaper SX10 IS.

For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Reviews and Resources.