Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Canon 7D has received a lot of attention since (and even before) its announcement on September 1, 2009. While the camera has been packed full of hype, it seems that it may be well-deserved hype – the 7D packs some serious ammunition. Here’s 7 things that make it stand out from the DSLR crowd. [Read more…]
The Leica M9 is set to be announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2009; however, a tipster sent a very official-looking brochure for the Leica M series (including the M9) to me today. The Leica M9 brochure reveals that the new camera packs an 18-megapixel, full frame 24 x 36mm CCD sensor.
The new CCD sensor appears to be a totally redesigned sensor, which uses a special layout of micro lenses to assure “uniform exposure and extreme sharpness from corner to corner in every image.” Additionally, the sensor is couple with a new filter to suppress infrared light; however, the a moiré filter was not included due to concerns of “image deterioration through loss of resolution” and the need to ensure maximum resolution of fine detail. Sensitivity range covers ISO 80-2500.
As you can see from the images, the Leica M9 offers a 4-way switch and dial on the rear, along with a 2.5-inch LCD screen.
In an interesting move, the Lecia M9 is supplied with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom as its RAW processing software. Purchasers of the Leica M9 can download the software for free. For its RAW format, the Leica M9 uses Adobe’s DNG standard. Speaking with Leica representatives at PMA 2009 about the Lecia S2, I was told that this decision was a natural fit due to Leica’s in-house software development limitations. Using a universal standard gives Leica the ability to focus on hardware. The Leica M9 produces 16-bit DNG files for maximum quality.
No word on price yet; however, you shouldn’t expect to find the Leica M9 at a discount price in your local Best Buy anytime soon. If you want all the details on this potential game-changer from Germany, get the complete specifications along with a couple of additional photos below. [Read more…]
The iTunes App Store has been a huge success and has provided iPhone users with a number of options to take and enhance photos, as well as unique ways to make the sharing process easier. No doubt about it, the iPhone has changed the way many of us take and share photos. Some of these cool Apps are free, while some carry a marginal price tag, and many of these are worth the price of admission.
Here’s 24 iPhone Photo Apps that might fit your needs as an iPhotographer. [Read more…]
Sigma has announced the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS lens for Sigma, Sony, Nikon, Pentax and Canon mounts. Sigma claims that the Optical Stabilization system will help you achieve an additional 4 stops of hand-holdability. The new lens should be available at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the news release below. [Read more…]
Several retailers have already begun taking pre-orders for the new Canon 7D. The Canon 5D Mark II was plagued with availability problems last fall/winter for those not on the pre-order bandwagon. Here’s a short list of retailers where you can pre-order the Canon 7D or sign up for notifications for when it is in stock:
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Keep watching Photography Bay’s Canon 7D Reviews and Resources or stay glued to the front page for the latest updates on this new DSLR.
![Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens](http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/638057096_2BJtn-L.jpg "Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens")
The Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] is made exclusively for Nikon-mount DSLRs with an internal focusing motor. This lens is equivalent to an 26-78mm angle of view on a full frame camera.
The Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 lens will be available in September 2009 at an initial price of approximately $650. Check availability on Amazon.com.
You can also check availability of the coming Canon version of this lens via this link.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a 12.1-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera, which offers a more compact form factor than its predecessors, the G1 and GH1. The new Lumix GF1 looks more like the Olympus E-P1; however the GF1 also offers a pop-up flash, a feature that I sorely missed on the Olympus E-P1.
The Panasonic Lumix GF1 should be available in October 2009 at an initial retail price of $899.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the news release below. [Read more…]
The Samsung HZ25W is a 12.5-megapixel point and shoot camera featuring a 24x optical zoom that covers a range equivalent from 26-624mm on full frame camera. The HZ25W also features optical image stabilization, 720p HD video capture, ISO 3200 sensitivity at 5-megapixels, ISO 6400 at 3-megapixels, and RAW format capabilities.
The Samsung HZ25W should be available in October 2009 at an initial retail price of $399.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the news release below.
Today, Canon has announced the EOS 7D to add to its lineup of DSLRs. The Canon 7D is an 18-megapixel DSLR that adds several upgrades from prior generation prosumer DSLRs.
While the 18-megapixel APS-C (1.6x crop) CMOS sensor is an upgrade of 3-megapixels over the 50D, the Canon 7D is more akin to the pro-level 5D Mark II in terms of its features and build. A new autofocus system consisting of 19 cross-type points will likely be welcomed by most shooters. Additionally, Canon has addressed the cries of many aspiring filmmakers by including several frame rate options, including 1080p recording at 24fps.
The Canon 7D is likely to become known as the pro-level crop-sensor camera in Canon’s lineup.
The 7D should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $1699 for body only and in a kit with Canon’s EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM at an initial retail price of $1899.
If you want one before Christmas, you should probably get in line by pre-ordering the 7D now so as to avoid the long wait-list that plagued the 5D Mark II’s arrival. [Read more…]
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens fills a void in Canon’s L-series lineup. The new macro lens also features Canon’s hybrid image stabilization technology designed for handheld macro photography.
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $1049. Check availability on Amazon.com. [Read more…]