Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Samsung GX-20.
The shutter release mechanism and auto-focusing system are still noisy, and we’d upgrade the supplied 18-55mm kit lens as soon as possible to get the best out of the sensor, but overall the GX-20 remains one of the most innovative and well-built mid-range DSLRs currently available, which we can easily highly recommend.
For more news and info on the GX-20, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Samsung GX-20 Reviews and Resources.
Megapixel.net has posted a review of the Canon 40D.
For professional lenssmiths on a budget and prosumers with patience, the Canon EOS 40D is a ticket to great photography.
For more info on the EOS 40D, visit Photography Bay’s Canon 40D Reviews and Resources.
The following vendors have the D700 in stock as of 9:50 p.m. ET. This in-stock status was confirmed by an email that I received from the vendors. The warn, however, that the supply is limited.
For the moment (8:09 p.m. ET), the Nikon D700 kit is in stock at B&H Photo. (Update – No longer showing in stock.) Unfortunately, the body only option is not available at B&H yet.
Here’s the links to B&H Photo:
It’s probably time to start perusing some of the other vendors too. Here’s PB’s collection of pre-order links to the Nikon D700:
For the latest Nikon D700 news and reviews, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D700 Reviews and Resources.
Camera Labs has posted a review of the Pentax K200D.
While there are a number of aspects to weigh-up, the choice between the K200D and rival DSLRs really boils down to how much you value build quality and Live View. If you want a tough, weatherproof DSLR at a low price, then buy the K200D. If however you’d prefer a smaller, lighter DSLR with Live View capabilities, then go for one of its rivals.
Click here for more info on the Pentax K200D.
DP Review has posted a review of the new Canon EOS 1000D (aka Digital Rebel XS). The EOS 1000D takes over for the EOS 400D (aka Rebel XTi) at the bottom rung of Canon’s DSLR lineup. It features a 10.1 megapixel sensor. DP Review gives it a “Highly Recommended” rating along with a very positive overall impression.
It’s certainly a safe bet and one of the most consistent offerings in the sector (it has few annoying quirks or niggling loose ends) and its all-round competance, excellent high ISO performance and class-leading image quality will win it a lot of friends.
For the latest news, reviews and more, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XS Reviews and Resources.
It didn’t take long after the announcement of the Nikon D700 for rumors of the next big thing to take center stage. Aside from the Nikon D3x and D90 rumors, many sites and forums have begun to report on rumors of a Nikon D800 at 24+ megapixels. I’m not sure where the Nikon D800 rumors began; however, there doesn’t really seem to be any credible evidence thus far.
Most of the info on the Nikon D800 seems to come from Nikon Rumors, who to their credit have been digging up mocked up images and rumors from their readers. However, this recent entry shows off some copy take from the September issue of Chasseurs d’Images. The article seems to discuss (it’s in French) the coming Nikon full frame camera in light of the Sony A900, which is bound to be announced around Photokina. The article mentions the Nikon D800:
dont celle d’un Nikon D800, qui n’est pas qu’une rumeur.
Google’s translator says this means:
including a Nikon D800, which is not just a rumor.
However, at least one human translator says the end phrase should translate as:
. . . which is nothing more than a rumor.
Anyone that’s fluent in French feel free to clear this article up a bit in the comments below.
UPDATES
2/3/09: Rumors of a PMA 2009 release to compete with the 5D Mark II. Read more.
Luminous Landscape has gotten their hands on the Nikon D700 and posted their thoughts on the new full frame prosumer model.
At any sensitivity up to ISO 1600 there’s little of concern in terms of low noise. Uncanny. At ISO 3200 a slight bit of luminance noise appears, but it can be easily removed in post. ISO 6200 is still eminently usable, and even ISO 12,000 equivalent is acceptable for reportage.
For the latest Nikon D700 news and reviews, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D700 Reviews and Resources.
Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Canon EOS 450D. The new EOS 450D (aka Digital Rebel XSi) kit comes with an stabilized 18-55mm lens. Canon’s entry-level DSLR now features a 3? rear LCD panel that’s capable of Live View framing and focusing.
As usual with Canon’s CMOS-sensored DSLRs noise control is exemplary. There is almost no noise up to 400 ISO, and shots at 800 ISO – the maximum setting in auto mode – are also perfectly usable. Pushing it up to 1600 ISO produces some noise, particularly in darker areas, but thanks to the way Canon applies noise reduction it looks very much like film grain, not an unattractive effect.
Read Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XSi Review.
For more news, reviews and info on the XSi, check out Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XSi Reviews and Resources.
Neocamera has posted a review of the Nikon D60.
The Nikon D60 is a simple DSLR, yet it remains versatile due to its selection of lenses, wide ISO range and full manual controls.
Read Photography Bay’s full review of the Nikon D60 here.
For even more news and reviews on the D60, check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D60 Reviews and Resources page.
Thom Hogan has posted a review of the Nikon D3.
The D3 is near state-of-the-art at 12mp. Thus, the D3 is a respectable landscape camera. By respectable I mean that you can push landscapes up to the maximum size a desktop inkjet prints and get excellent detail.
For more reviews and news on the D3, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D3 Reviews and Resources page.