Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Photography Review has posted a review of the Olympus E-420.
The world’s smallest digital SLR does not disappoint. The Olympus E-420 packs professional features and performance into a remarkably small, lightweight and comfortable camera body. It’s obvious that Olympus’s designers thought this one through.
For the latest news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Olympus E-420 Reviews and Resources.
Apple has updated Aperture 2 with latest version 2.1.2, which is availble for download here. The Aperture 2.1.2 update improves the printing quality of books, cards and calendars ordered through the Aperture printing service. The update is recommended for all customers using Aperture 2.
If you’re unable to upgrade to Aperture 2, updates for earlier versions of Aperture are also available on this page. (login required)
Imaging Resource has published a review fo the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.
I’m used to expecting compromises in quality from the smaller sensors on digicams. They’re always good enough for small enlargements. But they fall apart if you zoom in too closely. At a 25 percent screen view, I thought I was seeing everything the camera had captured. Nope. The image held up very nicely as I zoomed in to 100 percent.
PhotographyBLOG has published a review of the Ricoh R10.
The Ricoh R10 builds on the winning design of its predecessor, the R8 model, by including a handful of minor new features that add up to make this the best Ricoh R-series camera yet.
Today, Canon has launched its Fall 2008 rebate program, which applies to a variety of lenses and three flashes. Purchases eligible for this rebate must be made between October 19, 2008 and January 17, 2009.
As has been the case for the past couple of years, all of these savings are instant rebates, which means they are applied to your purchase at the time it is made – no worries about mailing in UPCs and receipts.
The full set of lenses and flashes are listed below along with the rebate amount. Links take to the Amazon pages for each particular item. I also recommend Adorama and B&H Photo as trustworthy and reliable online retailers.
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM $125
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM $100
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM $85
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM $80
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM $80
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM $75
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM $70
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM $50
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM $50
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM $100
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS $50
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM $50
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM $35
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM $30
Extender EF 1.4x II $25
Extender EF 2x II $25
Speedlite 580EX II $50
Speedlite 430EX $30
Speedlite 430EX II $30
Yet another forum poster (this time AVForums) has claimed to have to goods on the much rumored Nikon D3x:
Went to dinner with Nikon this week.
The Nikon D3X is due in December 08.
Again, the 24MP number was tossed out there, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the D3x is expected to share the Sony A900’s sensor. Also, this is the second time of late that we’ve seen the December ’08 time frame pop up.
If this is true, Nikon continues its terrible record of keeping product development news a secret . . . or maybe it’s all part of their plan? The hype surround the past several Nikon DSLRs has been huge – and, generally speaking, Nikon delivered on the hype.
For past and present D3x rumors, keep your eyes on Photography Bay’s Nikon D3x Rumors page.
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.