Sony alpha DSLR-A850 Review

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Sony unveiled the Sony alpha DSLR-A850 Full-Frame SLR Camera last month. Our review partner Digital Trends already got their hands on one and published a review. The Sony alpha A850 scored an Editors' Choice Award, read this review to find out why.
Quote from the review: "Even in this era of rapidly plunging HDTV, Blu-ray disc player and game console prices, some devices remain very expensive. Case in point: full-frame DSLRs. These cameras use sensors that are the same size as a frame of 35mm film, so photo quality is outstanding, but you’ll pay for this performance. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pentax Unveils K-x DSLR Camera

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Pentax has unveiled a new DSLR camera called the K-x that packs lots of features into one of the coolest looking and most colorful DSLR cameras I have ever seen. The K-x will be offered in black and white colors and a limited edition of the camera will be offered in navy and red colors. The red camera is the coolest looking DSLR I have seen in a long time.

The cam will sell for $649.95 for the body and a DA L 18-55mm lens and the kit is aimed at first time DSLR buyers. The cam has a 12.4MP CMOS sensor and sensor-shift shake reduction. The rear LCD is a 2.7-inch unit with Live View and Face Detection. Pentax also crammed in HD video recording capability at 720p and 24 frames per second with any lens. The cam gets its power from plain old AA lithium batteries, which is a bonus in some minds. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera Unveiled

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Canon announced today the new Canon Eos 7D DSLR camera. Amazon takes already pre-orders for the EOS 7D.
The mid-range DSLR Canon EOS 7D features 8fps continuous shooting, 8MP resolution and full HD video recording with variable frame rates and manual exposure control.
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Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2009 10:38:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230 unveiled

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Sony unveils three new Alpha SLR Cameras aimed at first-time Digital SLR Buyers.
The new Sony entry-level SLR alpha series cameras include DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230. These brand new Sony alpha DSLR cameras are already on Amazon.com.

The 10.2 megapixel Sony a230 camera is the lightest, most compact alpha DSLR camera body with 15.9 ounces. The 10.2 megapixel a330 and the 14.2 megapixel a380 cameras are also smaller and lighter than their predecessor models (the DSLR-A300 and DSLR-A350, respectively). Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2009 02:26:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nikon D5000 DSLR unveiled

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Nikon introduced the new Nikon D5000 DSLR camera today. The Nikon D5000 is the newest addition to its family of DX-format digital SLRs.
The Nikon D5000 features a versatile Vari-angle 2.7 inch LCD monitor that can be viewed in normal position flush against the camera back, or swung out and rotated and/or tilted.

Other features of the Nikon D5000 include 12.3MP, EXPEED image processing system, Live View shooting, D-Movie video capture with up to 1,280x720px HD videos, 19 Scene Modes, Scene Recognition System with Face Detection System, Active D-Lighting, 11-point AF system with Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module, and Nikon Integrated Dust Reduction System. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:37:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nikon Entry-level DSLR Rumored to be coming April 14th

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Engadget reports that Nikon has a new model up its sleeve for an April 14th launch. Details on exactly what will be launched on that date are scant, but there are plenty of rumors to make baseless assumptions on.

One of the rumors has the new entry-level DSLR featuring an articulating LCD screen, as you can see in the image. Engadget reports that it received a series of spy shots that lend weight to the articulating LCD rumor. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Canon Unveils EOS Rebel T1i DSLR

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Canon has announced its latest DSLR camera called the EOS Rebel T1i. The camera is the first in the Rebel line to capture full HD video. The entry-level camera has a 15.1MP CMOS sensor and HD video capture.

Other features of the camera include a DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3-inch Clear View LCD, and user friendly settings like Auto Light Optimizer, Creative Auto Mode, and Live View mode. The camera can shoot burst continuously at up to 3.4 fps for 170 frames in large/fine mode or up to nine frames in RAW. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:40:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Olympus Announces E-620 Entry-Level DSLR Camera

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Olympus has announced a new entry-level DSLR camera called the E-620. The camera has Art filters and multiple Exposures built-in for artistic shots made easy. Olympus says that the camera body weighs a bit over one pound at 18.9 ounces.

The camera claims to be the world's smallest DSLR with in-body image stabilization to reduce blur in images. The rear LCD is a 2.7-inch unit with Live View and the camera sensor has 12.3 megapixels. The Artistic filters include Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, and Pinhole. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Pentax Drops K20D DSLR Price

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Pentax has announced price reductions on the K20D DSLR camera. The prices of different versions of the camera have been cut by $200. The K20D body only is now available for $799.95. The K20D kit with a DA 18-55mm II lens kit retails for $879.95.

The K20D kit with the 16-45mm lens retails for $1199.95. The features of the camera remain the same and include 14.6MP resolution, a dust proof, and weather resistant body, shake reduction and more. The camera's rear LCD is a 2.7-inch unit offering Live View. Read more

Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New Canon SX200 IS Digital Camera with DSLR-like Features unveiled

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Canon unveiled a ton of new digital cameras 12 days before the PMA09 show starts in Las Vegas.
The new Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera offers you a compact camera with DSLR-like features.
The PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera comes loaded with a 12x Optical Zoom lens and wide-angle lens (28-336 mm equivalent), and Optical Image Stabilization.
This long-range seeker can get up close to subjects or capture more in the frame.

High-resolution, 12.1MP, 720p HD Movie Mode and a large 3-inch LCD screen with wide-angle viewing round out the feature set. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:18:18 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sweet White Pentax K2000 DSLR Kit Available

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When it comes to DSLR cameras, you typically get to choose from black or silver colors. Many times, there is no color choice at all and you get black only, as is the case with most of the Nikon DSLR cameras. Pentax has a new model of its K2000 DSLR that allows users a new color option. Pentax already unveiled the white DSLR back in 2008.

The K2000 is available for pre-order in a slick looking white color. In white, it looks exactly like the camera an Imperial Storm Trooper would use to shoot images on assignment. The camera includes a pair of white lenses in 18-55 and 50-200. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

JVC LT-42WX70 HDTV for DSLR Users debuts at CES 2009

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Establishing a new category in flat panel TV design, JVC today announced an LCD TV system that includes a super slim monitor that features a color space that is wider than a typical HDTV’s.

The new JVC LT-42WX70 is a 42-inch class (42.02 inches diagonal) full HD LCD TV monitor that targets digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts using high-end digital SLR cameras, allowing them for the first time to see the subtle colors, details and textures of their images faithfully reproduced. Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:54:38 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony alpha DSLR-A900 Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Sony alpha DSLR-A900 camera.
Quote from the review: "D-SLRs are definitely where the action is in digital photography. Sales of compact point-and-shoots may have hit a wall in this recession, but digital single-lens reflex cameras continue to do well as prices have come down and quality has gone up. The new full-frame Sony alpha DSLR-A900 is a great, albeit relatively expensive example when compared to the typical D-SLR with smaller APS-C sized sensors. This beefy camera has a 24.6-megapixel full-frame imaging device, and sells for "only" $2,999. The new Nikon D3X also has a similarly-sized sensor (made by Sony) and it costs a cool $7,999! Yeow! The D3X is an incredibly featured camera, obviously designed for pros whereas the A900 is for well-heeled enthusiasts-but not investors in Bernie Madoff's funds. The closest current camera in terms of price and resolution is the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, a 21.1MP full-frame edition for $2,699, a model we'll be reviewing in the weeks ahead. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Great Pentax K2000 DSLR Deal on Amazon

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Although Cyber Monday is history, great sales offers are still available today and will be until Christmas. Amazon has today the well reviewed Pentax K2000, which was introduced in September.
You can buy the Pentax K2000 for only $599.94 on Amazon.com and you get also besides the bundled Flash a Kingston 4GB SD memory card, Tiffen UV protection filter and Pentax crossover bag. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:37:15 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Alpha 900 DSLR Review

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Sony introduced the Alpha A900 DSLR Camera in September. The experts over at DPReview have now published a review of the Sony A900.
Quote from the review: "Sony Alpha 900 in-depth review. Sony's eagerly anticipated flagship digital SLR finally gives Minolta/Konica Minolta users a full frame option and, on paper, looks like a strong new entry to the exclusive full frame club. Read more

Posted on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nikon D90 DSLR Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the new Nikon D90 DSLR. The Nikon D90 is already one of our Top 100 Holiday Gadget Gift Tips. This review confirms this choice.
Quote from the review: "Who would've thought? Nikon, a decidedly still image capture company, was the first to design a D-SLR that takes high-definition video. Until now, no D-SLR could capture video of any type unlike point-and-shoot digicams which have taken clips for years. This breakthrough is pretty startling. One would've thought Sony or Panasonic-true video outfits-would have blazed this trail but it was venerable Nikon of 35mm film fame. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nikon D90 DSLR Camera Review

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PhotographyBlog published a review of the new Nikon D90 DSLR Camera. We have selected the Nikon D90 as one of our Top 100 Holiday Gadget Gift Tips.
The review confirms that the D90 is hot DSLR camera to consider this Holidays.
Quote from the review: "The Nikon D90 is the first ever digital SLR camera that can shoot video, in addition to its 12.3 megapixel still images. The D90 records 720p high definition video at 24fps with mono-sound for up to 5 minutes, which can be played back in style on the new 3-inch LCD screen with 170˚ viewing angle and 920,000 dots. Other advanced features offered by the Nikon D90 include Live View shooting with Face Priority mode, 850 picture battery life, Active D-Lighting, Picture Controls, and an ISO sensitivity range of 100-6400. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pentax K20D DSLR Gets Price Reduction

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Pentax announced price reductions on some of its cameras today including one of its most popular DSLR cameras. The Pentax K20D DSLR camera body has been reduced to $999.95 and features 14.6-megapixel resolution. Other features of the K20D include weather-resistant design, three-step dust removal system, and the PRIME image processor. Shake reduction is also built into the camera.

Pentax also cut the price of its Optio W60 point-and-shoot digital camera to $299.95. The W60 is a lightweight camera that is fully waterproof and has 10MP resolution along with a 5x zoom lens. The camera can shoot pictures in up to 13 feet of water for over two hours and can shoot at temperatures under freezing. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:05:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Canon G10 makes Photographers forget about their expensive DSLR

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Canon announced in September the G10 top of the line point and shoot camera with 14.7MP resolution.
I heard from a photographer that apparently more and more professional photographers have been using the previous G9 camera instead of their expensive DSLR equipment for calendar and magazine shoots.

Other feature highlights of the Canon G10 include 3 inch screen, 5x zoom, 14.7MP resolution, Advanced Face Detection Technology, Advanced Motion Detection Technology, Face-Detection Self-Timer and 26 shooting modes. Read more

Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:38:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pentax Introduces the K2000 DSLR

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Pentax announced its latest DSLR camera called the K2000 DSLR. The camera is meant to be a starter camera for those moving into the DSLR market for the first time. The camera includes several auto picture modes and manual settings.

The K2000 has 10.2MP resolution and features a 2.7-inch LCD. Other features include Pentax shake reduction, Auto picture mode, and a dust removal system to help keep images sharp and spotless. Read more

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:42:24 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Panasonic Lumix G1 DSLR launches

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Panasonic announced the launch of the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera today called the Lumix DMC-G1. The camera uses the new Micro Four Thirds system and weighs 0.85 pounds making it also the lightest interchangable lens camera available. Note that it is not a DSLR camera, as it has no internal mirror box.

Panasonic also says that the G1 is also the first DSLR camera to be offered in multiple colors. The G1 will be available in black, blue, and red. The rear LCD is a 3-inch model that can swivel 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically. Other features include MEGA optical image stabilization, intelligent ISO, face detection, scene selector and more. The G1 offers 12.1-megapixels. Availability for the G1 is early October with a kit form coming in November along with additional lenses. Read more

Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:55:38 CDT | by Shane McGlaun