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Thursday Mar 11, 2010
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Canon has always been associated with some great futuristic technology in camera. In 2005 they had announced a new DSLR category when they had introduced their EOS 5 D model. This model was compact and had a full frame sensor. However, with the introduction of new cameras from Sony and Nikon, Canon has introduced an upgraded model namely the Canon EOS Mark II.
The Cannon EOS 5 D Mark II has scored an edge over its predecessors in resolution and many other features. This camera is way ahead of Nikon and Sony in terms of resolution and features. The Canon EOS 5 D Mark II has some great features like 21 mega-pixels, 1080p video, 3.0 VGA LCD, Live View, higher capacity battery and lots more.
The Cannon EOS 5 D Mark II Camera has anti dust features which means you don’t have to worry about the dust clouding your lenses. It has a DIGIC 4 processor with 14-bit analogue to digital conversion capacity. The shooting rate has improved from 3 fps in its predecessors to an astonishing 3.9 fps.
We all know that Canon cameras give you great quality still pictures, but did you know that the Canon EOS 5 D Mark II is the first DSLR by Canon with high definition (HD) recording feature of 1920 X 1080 pixels (1080 p) at a speed of 30fps? This still camera boosts of the best quality video recording in full HD. The LCD screen has now increased to 3 inch and a resolution of 920 k dot/VGA. You can even connect your camera to HDTV with the HDMI port provided and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The viewfinder of Canon EOS 5 D Mark II boosts of a coverage of 98% and the shutter speed is 150k cycles and 6 AF assist points with 9-point AF system. The Canon EOS 5 D camera is one of the best cameras today for all the photographers whether amateur or professional.
Nikon 3 DX review
Nikon D3 X camera boosts of a high resolution and comes equipped with a full frame sensor. Nikon has been a revered name in photojournalism and sports photography and has now digressed to making high quality image field cameras. The Nikon D3X has a resolution to suit the requirements photographers in the world of art, advertising and fashion.
The Nikon D3X has a reduced burst speed of five frames per second than its predecessor which boasts of a speed of nine frames per second which is primarily due to the high resolution images and increased number of pixels.
The body of D3X is similar to its predecessor D3 and is made of magnesium and has weather proof controls which make the camera ideal for photojournalists and landscape photographers who need to brave the elements for their assignments.
Since this camera has been made primarily keeping landscape photographers in mind it has a great Live View and an auto focus system which can be adjusted and used while the camera is on the tripod stand. The Live View mode also has the virtual horizon display which prevents scary tilts.
A professional studio photographer will find this camera a great help since it can transfer large image files to the computer amidst photo shoots through wireless or cable links.
Richard Walker http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/canon-eos-5d-mark-ii-and-nikon-d3x-digital-camera-review-819571.html
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Monday Mar 8, 2010
For this special video we invite Bryan Carnathan of The-Digital-Picture.com to field test the legendary Canon 1200mm 5.6L Super Telephoto lens with B&H maven Zevi Slotkin.
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Sunday Mar 7, 2010
1. I have a 35mm film Canon EOS300V from 2003 and want to go digital as I am tired of wasting money on developing many rubbish photographs. Will my 28-105mm and 75-300mm lenses be compatible with a new Canon Digital SLR body?
2. Which bodies would you recommend for about £300 – £400? Brand new or slightly better second-hand of Ebay?
Any recommendations very appreciated!
Since the EOS 300V have an EF mount, then the answer would be yes. All Canon EOS lenses can be used to a Canon Digital EOS bodies – except if you’re talking about the newer EF-S lenses which can only be used in Canon’s APS-C DSLRs.
So, I believe that your 28-105mm and 75-300mm will fit into the newer DSLR.
For that kind of budget I would recommend an EOS 350D, or an EOS 400D if you can get it at that kind of price. These two are a very good camera and you don’t have to get a second hand camera with that kind of budget (well except if you plan to get more accessories along with your camera).
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Tuesday Mar 2, 2010
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Sunday Feb 28, 2010
I have an old Canon EOS 100 with Ultrasonic zoom lenses. Will I be able to use these on a Canon 350 D, and if so will they perform just as well?
Your EOS 350D will accept any lens of the following series:
- EF: standard lenses (including the ones you used for your EOS 100
- EF/S: lenses designed for Canon digital SLRs
- TSE: Tilt shift lenses
You should normally not need any adapter.
Some older lenses, especially wide angles, do not perform very well on digital cameras. Tele and macro lenses are usually fine.
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Thursday Feb 25, 2010
Anyone who is looking to buy a digital camera, is being confused, overwhelmed and bewildered these days with the opportunities and possibilities to choose from. There is such a big range manufacturers, cameras, features available, that its literally insane. It’s enough to make someone look back to the times of Model T, when Ford offered to his customers to choose from any color they wanted for the car, as long as this was black.
Let’s look at possibly the best manufacturer for digital cameras today – Canon, plus three cameras from their best. Don’t worry, the cameras are not only the expensive toys. Their price ranges up to $1500, from $200, and one is priced in between. Canon is probably the most prolific manufacturer of digital cameras nowadays. Part for that reason is the fact that they cater for every type of photographer. From real beginner to seasoned professional. That’s the reason why they are selling more cameras including camera lenses than any other manufacturer.
My first choice is Canon Powershot A720 IS. If you are only interested in a simple camera for beginners, a point and shoot one, this one is very easy to use, and any beginner will love it. If you do not mind fiddling a little with A720’s metering mode and white balance, you could compensate picture taking in imperfect lighting situations. For approximately $200, you can get image stabilization, 6x zoom, 8 mega pixels, plus a real optical viewfinder. The viewfinder is not present in many cameras for this class, however, not in A720.
This is fortunate, because it helps framing the shots much better than an LCD, plus it can save the battery power when turning off the LCD. If you want to use the 6x zoom to the maximum, my recommendation is to use a good tripod. Just like many cameras for this category, theres a delay between taking pictures if you are using flash. This is around five seconds normally.
My second favorite is Canon PowerShot G9. This is designed for amateurs who want to get more serious on the photos they take, but the budget to move to the next stage is impeding them. The nice big feature that you get from the G9 and which you will not find in a simple point and shoot camera is the RAW format. This basically saves the images without compressing the pics into any format like jpg for example and you wont lose quality. RAW format is more flexible in editing the pictures later. Basically you get extra manual control like an SLR, but without added size and the extra lenses. G9 can be bought for about about $500 nowadays.
My third pick is Canon EOS 40D. At the current price of about $1200 only the camera body, be sure that you leave room for lenses in the budget (maybe $1500 a basic lens). The only limit for taking amazing pictures using this camera is you, the photographer plus your budget to spend for new lenses.
Alex Don http://www.articlesbase.com/digital-photography-articles/the-best-digital-camera-by-canon-731398.html
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Monday Feb 22, 2010
Full review at http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EF-S_18-200mm_IS/ . A seven minute tour around Canon’s super-zoom lens for EF-S compatible DSLRs, by Gordon Laing, Editor of http://www.cameralabs.com . For our full review, sample images, results and current pricing, please click the link at the start of this text or visit cameralabs . com. If you have any questions regarding this review, feel free to post on the Cameralabs forum!
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Sunday Feb 21, 2010
Hey, i’m looking for canon lenses that for beginner photographers who came from point and shoots. Any suggestions?
Also, i am thinking about getting a canon XSi. The lenses i am looking for are mainly going to be used for landscape/structures and some group shots. Thanks in advanced.
Many DSLR cameras have the option as a kit to come with a short zoom and I am certain that is true of the Canon Rebels. I see the with 18-55mm IS Lens offered with the XSi Rebel for about $565. I would go with that lens to start, shoot a whole bunch of photos and learn what else you need or desire. I teach photography and I have had many students discover they wanted a macro lens but had no idea until they started shooting and learning. Some some a telephoto zoom lens because that can be helpful for certain needs (sports and wildlife often for example). So wait and discover as your learn and create.
I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the “add to cart” button to see the actual price.
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