Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Panasonic G2 and G10 are the latest and greatest Micro Four Thirds cameras from Panasonic. They both feature a 12.1MP Live MOS image sensor and come packaged with a 14-42mm kit lens. In short, I’ve been quite impressed with these two cameras during my review thus far. It seems to me that Panasonic is a step or two ahead over the other players in the mirrorless camera market right now. [Read more…]
A new lens adapter from Novoflex will allow you to mount Nikon F-mount lenses on Canon EOS bodies. Impressively, Novoflex has managed to maintain automatic exposure metering and aperture priority functionality with the adapter.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Canon VIXIA HF-S21 is a compact camcorder that captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 in AVCHD format with a number of frame rate options. The Canon VIXIA HF-S21 is larger than entry-level camcorders like the Sony HDR-CX350V; however, it’s not so big to prevent you from toting it on family outings or other casual endeavors.
Read the rest of the review at Tech Tilt: Canon VIXIA HF S21 Camcorder Review.
Canon’s head of the Image Communication Products division, Masaya Maeda, recently confirmed in an interview with Reuters that it is aiming to compete directly with Sony, Panasonic and Olympus in the mirrorless camera market. [Read more…]
Here’s another spot check of the top sellers from Amazon.com. This time around, we’re breaking down the top DSLRs and lenses again. [Read more…]
Canon must really feel flattered with all the press that other camera manufacturers are providing. Just last week, Panasonic released a behind-the-scenes video (subsequently taken down) that revealed its new Panasonic G2 commercial was shot with the 5D Mark II, although it appeared to be captured with the Panasonic G2 at first blush.
And, while Sony hasn’t gone to the amount of effort that Panasonic did to showcase Canon’s full frame camera, the EXIF data embedded in the promo shots for Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras (WX5, TX9, T99) reveal that many were shot with the 5D Mark II (see top screen capture). [Read more…]
Even though the rest of Canon’s rebates are set to expire this Saturday, Canon has launched some new killer deals when you buy one of several Canon DSLRs with a Canon printer.
The savings can add up to $700. Get the full details on the deals at B&H Photo here.
This futuristic concept camera is on display at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Features and specs include a wide to tele lens capable of reaching out to 5000mm focal length. Additionally, the concept suggest the ability to capture images with everything in focus. Canon suggest that a similar spec’d camera will be available for consumer purchase within a couple of decades. Hit up the video below for a little narrated sneak peek of the concept courtesy of Gizmag. [Read more…]
One of the most crippling features in many DSLR cameras (like the Canon Rebel T2i above) is the poor autofocus performance in both live view and video modes. While mirrorless cameras like the Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX10 do a decent job of using contrast-detection AF methods, DSLR manufacturers like Canon and Nikon have done a poor job in making it work. Sony, to its credit, has implemented an effective live view design with fast autofocus by placing a secondary live view sensor in the viewfinder, which allows the standard phase difference AF sensor to function normally. But, still, it’s not a true “live view” of what the sensor will produce. Plus, Sony’s design won’t work with video.
Of course, most pros and serious amateurs understand the benefit and efficiency of using the fast, phase difference AF method that results from using the viewfinder. However, that doesn’t stop entry-level and enthusiast photographers from complaining about the poor live view and lack of video autofocus in their sub-$1000 DSLRs. Additionally, there are certainly situations where an accurate and quick live view or video autofocus mode are desired among photographers of all skill levels and backgrounds.
Canon may very well have the answer: Put the fast, phase difference AF sensors in pixels on the main image sensor.
Amazon is currently listing the Rebel T2i “In Stock.” But there are only 4 left (at the time of this post) according to the product page, and it’s just the (body only) that’s in stock. Here’s the link:
Also, Adorama currently has a number of Rebel T2i kits in stock as well. Here are those links:
It doesn’t look like B&H has any Rebel T2i kits in stock at the time of this post. Of course, that could change soon, so here’s the link to B&H’s various Rebel T2i kits that you can keep checking back on:
This camera has been tough to find since day one, so I wouldn’t wait around too long if it’s on your list – or you’ll be waiting a while longer.