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Top 10 Links from 2007

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Here’s the Top 10 Inbound Hits and corresponding pageviews on Photography Bay for 2007:

10. 7 Alternatives to Flickr at 19,293

9. Canon 450 / Rebel XTi Replacement at 19,385

8. Olympus E-3 Resource Page at 26,380

7. Nikon D3 Sample Images at ISO 3200 at 26,904

6. Nikon D300 Sample Images at ISO 6400 at 43,459

5. Nikon D300 Reviews and Resources at 53,080

4. Canon 40D Reviews and Resources at 59,300

3. Canon 5D Mark II Rumors Page at 60,480

2. Photography Bay Homepage at 61,996

1. Nikon D3 Reviews and Resources at 82,222

I hear you loud and clear that you like content on the latest gear. If you haven’t checked these pages out yet, take yourself a gander at them. Expect plenty more where this came from in 2008.

 

RiDATA SMART Compact Flash Card

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ridatalogo.jpgWe know PMA is coming, but we’re seeing a little fallout from CES with product announcements like the RiDATA SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) CF card, which helps prevent major data loss. If you want to try out the RiDATA Pro 150x 2GB, you can get it on the cheap right now.

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Killer Ringlight

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2007-12-29-21-39-090

Originally uploaded by joshuatargownik


Consists of:

1 x sb800
2 x sb600
3 x sb28dx

Coffee can in the center and some tape to put it all together. For more info, click on the photo or check out the writeup at DIY Photography.  Also, check out the mastermind’s  (Joshua Tarogownik) awesome photos at his personal website.
[tags]ringlight, nikon, speedlight, sb-600, sb-800, sb-28dx, diy, lighting[/tags]

Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM

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B&H Photo has a used copy of this puppy laying around the warehouse for a super deal of $99,000 with case (plus shipping). Looks like they’ve only got one though. Darn, I was hoping for a pair.

From Canon:

This remarkable lens is the longest in the world with full autofocus capability. Two fluorite elements for superb image quality, make it ideal for many professional applications where it’s impossible to get close to the subject. Fully compatible with any EOS SLR, including digital bodies, autofocus performance is silent and instantaneous thanks to the Ultrasonic Motor. It’s also compatible with the Canon Extender EF 1.4x II (making it a 1700mm f/8) and EF 2x II (2400mm f/11). Available upon special order.

Sony A100 Reviews

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The Sony A100 is the first foray into the DSLR realm for Sony. The A100 comes from a blend of Konica Minolta’s experience of several decades of camera building. After Konica Minolta quit the camera business, Sony bought what was left of its DSLR business and carried on with the A100 as a rebuffed Minolta DSLR with a dash of Sony’s style. At 10.1 megapixels, the A100 delivers quite a punch for an entry-level DSLR, especially with the Super Steady Shot sensor-based shake reduction technology. [Read more…]

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Originally uploaded by stfbfc


Here’s a shot of the rumored Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G VR mounted on a D2. (You can click on it to go to the Flickr page for larger images) There have been a few images of this lens captured in the wild. Some are convinced this is a photoshopped image of the 18-200mm; however, I think there are too many subtle differences and too many different angles of photos of this lens floating around the web for it to be photoshopped. Expect to see more of the new 16-85mm lens at PMA later this month. By the way, this is a great focal length for Nikon DX shooters.

More images here.

[tags]nikon, 16-85mm, vr, photo, pic, release, rumor, pma[/tags]

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Reviews

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The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM lens is a high-performance, L-series telephoto zoom lens combining light weight and compactness with an f/4 maximum aperture. Inner focusing and the ring USM enable quick and quiet autofocusing. Also, a circular polarizing filter can be attached and used without difficulty because the front lens element does not rotate during focusing. The tripod collar (sold separately) is the same one used with the EF 300mm f/4L USM. (Canon) [Read more…]

Canon 5D “Intermediate” Version

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This article on Kyoto (Translated Page) features an interview of Hisashi Owada, who is apparently a president of some division within Canon. When asked about Canon DSLR strategy, Owada said:

We will launch a strong product. Intermediate camera “EOS 5D” there will be increased durability and the subsequent pixel models listed. At the same price, we will launch better products.

Granted, that’s Google’s translation, but I think we get the gist from it. It sounds like we’ll be seeing something in between the current 5D and the 1 series cameras.

For what it’s worth, here’s another translation:

We will launch powerful products. A new version of the middle range 5D will be launched with more pixels and enhanced reliability in the market. This will be the best of the DSLRs in the same price. (Source)

More on the 5D Mark II (or whatever it’s called) on this page. Stay tuned for the latest.