Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
A Canon 5D Mark II ad has surfaced in the DP Review forums. In the Japanese ad, you can see that AF assist beam is in a different location of the current camera and you also see a “Mark II” emblem in the bottom right corner of the camera. Fake? Probabaly. Still, it’s more fuel to the rumor fire for the Canon 5D Mark II. For the latest word on the Canon 5D Mark II, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon 5D Mark II page.
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DP Review has now published a preview and some sample images from the new Canon Rebel XS/1000D.
The EOS 1000D is remarkably similar in appearance to its marginally larger relative – the 450D. The basic shape is pretty much identical, although you will be able to spot some minor differences if you look closely enough.
For the latest news, reviews and more, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XS Reviews and Resources.
Photoclub Alpha has posted a “creative” review of the 14.2 megapixel Sony A350.
Sony uses that slogan – ‘like.no.other’. Dead right. You can not call the Alpha 350 ‘recommended’ or ‘best buy’ or anything else like that. It is unique at the price, it offers performance features entirely out of line with the expected aims of a new DSLR at £399, and it can do half a dozen things which no competitor can match.
For more digital camera reviews and news on the A350, visit Photography Bay’s Sony A350 Reviews and Resources.
Rumors are really starting to heat up on a variety of cameras. A DP Review forum member alleges that he has “reliable” info on an announcement from Nikon regarding the Nikon D3x on July 1, 2008.
Stay tuned to the Nikon D3x Rumors page for more.
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Imaging Resource has posted a review of the 10.1 megapixel Nikon D60.
Like the D40x before it, the Nikon D60 is a real gem. Consumers should want one, intermediate photographers should want one, and pros would do well to carry one too. The Nikon D60 is one of the finest “family” cameras on the market, easily upholding the standards of its predecessors, which is a tall order.
I couldn’t agree more with Imaging Resource’s assessment (see PB’s Nikon D60 Review). For even more news and reviews on the D60, check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D60 Reviews and Resources page.
Pocket-Lint has posted a hands-on first look of the Canon EOS 1000D (aka Digital Rebel XS).
It’s clear that Canon has found itself in a situation where they are lacking a model at the low end of the digital SLR market. While the 450D has allowed Canon to come on leaps and bounds in what it offers, an increase in features and tech has meant the 450D has become a mid-level entry-level camera rather than an entry-level entry-level model.
For the latest news, reviews and more, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XS Reviews and Resources.
Digital Camera Review has posted a review of the Olympus E-520.
In terms of overall approach, the E-520 may well be the most flexible consumer DSLR we’ve reviewed this year: whereas the Nikon D60 proved to be an excellent first SLR, and new models from Canon and Pentax have aimed to appeal to a slightly more advanced audience, the E-520 does both at once.
You can read more about the new camera on Photography Bay’s Olympus E-520 page.
Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the 14.2 megapixel Sony A350.
Image quality and performance are up to standard, as is build quality and design. This is a very appealing camera for the advanced amateur, and an outstanding bargain at the current price.
For more digital camera reviews and news on the A350, visit Photography Bay’s Sony A350 Reviews and Resources.
A handful of purported Nikon D10 images have began to surface on the web. Don’t get too excited though. Every time a new product is rumored, several Photoshopped images follow suit. If you followed any of the news and rumors leading up Apple’s recent introduction of the iPhone 3G, you get my drift here.
These two images, which were posted in the DP Review forums, don’t exactly exude credibility (especially the second image below); however, these are most certainly the first of many until a mid-grade full frame DSLR is announced by Nikon. For more rumors and news, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D10 page.
The Online Photographer has posted Part 4 (on low light AF) of its report on the Pentax K20D.
It wasn’t “so fast I didn’t notice.” But I’d describe it as “fast.” More important, it was positive. By that I mean that when I pressed the button halfway, the mechanism almost always made one direct move to focus, and stayed there.
Click here for more news, reviews and info on the Pentax K20D.