[tags]nikon, d80, review, video[/tags]
Friday Link Dump
Check out this photo contest that was won without a camera.
Photographers and reality TV. Seriously. Get the “Money Shot.”
The Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8 L II is now in stock at Amazon.
A nice hands-on review of the [tag]Fuji S5[/tag] by Ryan Brenizer with the good and the bad.
The new [tag]Nikon D40x[/tag] gets some serious praise in a review at pixinfo.com.
Take a look at why lens speed matters.
Check out some great fashion and portrait photography at static.
Need a lens that you can’t afford for a shoot? Consider renting it.
Read the review of the $2000 (retail – it’s $1600 at Amazon) [tag]Panasonic DMC-L1[/tag] DSLR with the wicked Leica 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 OIS kit lens.
See the 10 Strangest Cameras.
[tag]Memory card[/tag] getting full while you’re out shooting? Don’t worry. Just get another one from a vending machine.
Got some time to kill? If you’re interested in the more technical aspect of [tag]Canon[/tag] lenses, check out Bob Atkins’ list of Canon Technical Reports.
If you’re spending a lot of time in [tag]Photoshop[/tag] doing the same tasks over and over again, then you should really learn how to create your own actions and save some of that time for shooting photos.
If you like browsing through photos at flickr, you’ll love flickr combat.
If you’re really bored this weekend, you can help Google by labeling some images.
[tags]digital camera, lens, photography, flickr, google, fuji[/tags]
Kate Moss Recommends the Nikon Coolpix S6
Nikkor DX kit lens group test: 18-55mm vs 18-70mm vs 18-135mm vs 18-200mm VR
Camera Labs tests all of Nikon’s kit lens offerings. This was a great idea for a comparison.
Since many owners end up using their first lens for some time, or even the entire lifespan of their camera body, it’s clearly important to choose the right one from the start. In this group test we’ll examine the four most popular lenses bought with Nikon DSLRs, whether the official kit models, or popularly bundled alternatives. All are DX models which means they’ll work with any Nikon DSLR, from the entry-level D40 to the professional D2X. They’re also all AF-S models which means they’ll auto-focus when fitted on the latest D40 and D40x bodies.
Head on over to see the results.
Casio Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-V7
Popular Photography has reviewed the Casio EX-V7. What makes this little compact attractive is the unorthodox 7x zoom on such a small package.
Just when you’re about to give up hope, in walks Casio, who at January’s CES show, announced that they are making a statement about wimpy little zooms on point and shoot cameras. The 7.2 MP Hi-Zoom Exilim EX-V7 (street $ 400) fits in your shirt pocket and is the latest in Casio’s line of slim, sleek point and shoots. But, unlike the ultra-slim competition, the EX-V7 has a 7x (38-266mm f/3.4 – 5.3 35mm equivalent) optical zoom and a host of other features that make it an attractive option for those who want great features in a small package. Read the rest of the review. . . .
10 Ridiculous Deals on Memory Cards
Memory card prices have dropped like crazy over the past several months. I was just fishing around on Amazon for some new SD cards for my new Nikon D40 (Ken Rockwell thinks its the best bang for your buck right now – I agree) so I would have plenty for the Tour de Georgia in a couple weeks. This time last year, I paid around $100 for a 1 GB CF card. I picked up two 2GB SD cards today for $37. Along the way, I saw several other worthy deals for several types and brands of memory cards. They are as follows:
- Kingston 2GB Standard SD card = $18.44
- Kingston 2GB Elite Pro (50x) SD card = $29.99
- Kingston 512MB Standard SD card = $8.24
- SanDisk 2GB Ultra II SD card = $29.99
- Kingston 2GB Elite Pro (50x) CF card = $29.99
- Lexar 2GB Platinum II (80x) CF card = $34.99
- SanDisk 4GB Standard CF card = $44.99
- Olympus 1GB xD card = $19.99
- Lexar 512MB Memory Stick Pro = $15.70
- SanDisk 2GB Ultra II Memory Stick Pro Duo = $50.97
So, are there too many different types and sizes of memory cards here for you to figure out what you need? What about memory card speeds? Does it matter? How about brands? I’ve put a kind of intro to memory cards post together that will help answer some of these questions whether you’re shopping for just a memory card or two, or whether you’re looking at buying a new digital camera and wondering what the deal is with these memory card thingies. You can read the post by clicking here.
Finally, if you’re thinking about buying a card from ebay (it looks like a real deal right?), read this post to see why you might want to reconsider that plan.
Nikon 55-200mm VR Lens Test/Review
Check out this real world test of the new Nikon 55-200mm VR lens over in Photo.net Nikon forum. For $250, you can’t beat this lens!
Nikon D3 (if it comes) Won’t Have a Full Frame Sensor
Nikon “clarified” their full frame policy by stating that Nikon won’t be making a full frame sensor DSLR anytime soon. Translation to Nikon D3 rumor-mongers (*cough, yours truly): If the Nikon D3 comes this year, it’s not gonna have the previously-rumored full frame sensor.
Amateur Photographer has the story on this latest update in the Nikon D3/pro-level DSLR rumor-mill:
Nikon has never ruled out the development of a full-frame digital SLR, but has no immediate launch plans, the company told us during discussions following persistent rumours on AP’s website forum.
Jeremy Gilbert, Nikon’s group marketing manager (pictured), said that if the firm decided to make such a camera it would first need to meet the appropriate quality-to-price ratio. In other words, it would have to be the right quality at a price able to compete in the market. Read more . . . .
No other news on the Nikon D3 or Canon 40D front. As always, I’ll keep you posted when it comes in.
Nikon D40x Overview Video
Olympus E-410 Test photos
Check out the test photos from the Olympus E-410 over at Let’s Go Digital.
Also, check out this video from PMA on the announcement of the Olympus E-410 and E-510:
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