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| Introducing the D300 — the ultimate blend of image quality, quick response and go-anywhere mobility. A new 12.3 effective-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor, Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept, Scene Recognition System and the new Picture Control System advance all aspects of system performance. Setting the standards for the next-generation, the D300 achieves the best overall system balance of any DX-format D-SLR. All-new 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output | Incorporates Nikon's original EXPEED digital image processing concept | Nikon's original Scene Recognition System greatly improves autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance performance | New 51-point autofocus system features 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6 | Viewfinder with approx.100% frame coverage and large approx.0.94 magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity, –1.0 m-1) | Rapid 8 fps or 6 fps continuous shooting for up to 100 shots | New Picture Control System for image finishing optimized to match individual preferences | Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up and 0.045 sec. shutter release time lag | Two liveview modes enable shooting while confirming subjects in the LCD monitor | Magnesium alloy body for light weight and rugged durability | 3-inch LCD with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle | Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights | Shutter speeds ranging from 1/8,000 to 30 s for full creative control | Optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 extends shooting capability, enhances stability, and provides the further shooting potential of added controls | Built-in Speedlight with i-TTL flash control and full support for Nikon's Creative Lighting System | Support for the Wireless Transmitter WT-4 (optional) enables direct cable-free image transfer to a compatible computer | Includes Nikon’s Software Suite software for easy control over image adjustment and management | Supported by Nikon Capture NX software (optional), to explore the extensive potential of NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) |
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| Panasonic Lumix GF1 reviewed |
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The typical Micro Four Thirds review seems to come down to a matter of tradeoffs -- size and convenience for a bit of a drop from the image quality and performance of a real DSLR. The GF1 doesn't break that trend, but it has some pretty nice things to offer for the inquisitive interchangeable lens shopper. The most notable feature when put up against its direct competition, the E-P1, is the GF1's built-in pop-up flash, and the primary drawback of both of these cams versus their regular Micro Four Thirds counterparts is the lack of an eye-level viewfinder, though the GF1 does offer a pricey hot-shoe mounted approximation. As for images PhotographyBLOG says the camera gets "almost everything right," and video doesn't look bad neither -- a couple samples are after the break. The camera is no ultra-compact, but it seems another good proof for the existence of Micro Four Thirds as a DSLR alternative.Continue reading Panasonic Lumix GF1 reviewedFiled under: Digital CamerasPanasonic Lumix GF1 reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 10/12/2009 3:29 AM (40d 2h 51m ago) |
| Canon EOS 7D pics and specs leak out |
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We saw the top, we saw the poster, and now it looks like we've got more or less the whole deal: Canon's EOS 7D has been leaked in (most of) its gory detail. At the heart there's an 18 megapixel sensor and dual DIGIC 4 processors, which shoots stills at 8 FPS with ISO from 100 to 6400 and a special 12800 ISO mode. The 3-inch LCD has a 920,000 dot resolution, while the viewfinder offers 100% coverage and a built-in digital level. Naturally the camera picks up the HD movie capabilities of the 5D, but no word on how it might expand upon them just yet. All this info has been gleaned from a Chinese forum, so we're still obviously awaiting on official word from Canon -- but if the rapid leakage rate is any indication, it can't be too far off.
[Thanks, Darko]
Read - Spec breakdown
Read - Forum sourceFiled under: Digital CamerasCanon EOS 7D pics and specs leak out originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/31/2009 4:43 PM (81d 13h 37m ago) |
| Olympus grabs for entry-level DSLR dollars with $600 E-600 |
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We had some pretty overwhelming evidence that Olympus' entry-level E-600 was more than just some fancy Photoshop, and sure enough, the outfit has today made things official for us. Designed as a low-cost E-620, the 12.3-megapixel shooter drops only the backlit buttons, a trio of 'art filter' modes, aspect mask control and the two-shot multi exposure mode from an otherwise heralded device. If you can live without those, you'll find a delectable $599.99 price tag that includes a 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko zoom lens, a 2.7-inch swiveling Live View LCD, in-body image stabilization, a dust reduction system, sequential shooting at four frames per second and the ability to accept CF, UDMA and xD memory cards (sorry, SD lovers). It'll be available from respectable camera outlets this November -- just in time to satisfy that nagging need on the forthcoming holiday gift list.[Via Electronista]Gallery: Olympus grabs for entry-level DSLR dollars with E-600Filed under: Digital CamerasOlympus grabs for entry-level DSLR dollars with $600 E-600 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/31/2009 4:41 PM (81d 13h 38m ago) |
| Sony debuts Alpha A850, A550 and A500 DSLRs |
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Sony's really hitting two sweet spots this morning with its new (or, newly confirmed) full-frame A850 (pictured) and mid-range A550 and A500 DSLR additions to the Alpha family. The rumors were basically dead on, with the A850 offering a slight reduction to the A900's skillset while keeping on the exact same 24.6 megapixel sensor -- and nabbing a $1,000 or so price cut in the process (it's now landing at around $2,000). The A550 and A500, meanwhile, fill in any perceived gaps in the Alpha line with 14.2 and 12.3 megapixel sensors, respectively. They also both score tilt-out LCDs akin to the poorly-received A380, with the A550 sporting a much higher resolution screen than its sibling. Still, even with the other minor tweaks present, we're not sure how reasonable the $200 price difference between the two cameras is: the A550 goes for $950 ($1050 with a kit lens), while the A500 hits at $750 ($850 with a kit). The glaring omission in all of these cameras, of course, is video recording -- something that Sony's various competition is sporting in a majority of these pricepoints. A head scratcher, to be sure.
Read - Sony Alpha A550 and A500
Read - Sony Alpha A850
Read - Sony Alpha A550 hands-on previewGallery: Sony Alpha A850Gallery: Sony Alpha A550Gallery: Sony Alpha A500Filed under: Digital CamerasSony debuts Alpha A850, A550 and A500 DSLRs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 8/27/2009 5:11 PM (85d 13h 9m ago) |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 superzoom reviewed: crème de la crème |
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If you're in the market for a superzoom, and you've already decided that none of those Micro Four Thirds options will sway you, it looks as if you'll be hard pressed to find a superior alternative to Panasonic's minty fresh Lumix DMC-FZ35 (FZ38 in some regions). Both TrustedReviews and PhotographyBLOG managed to score a unit for review, and both outlets came away generally impressed. The former concluded that the outfit's newest 18x zoomer was only marginally changed from its predecessor, but those who skipped on over the FZ28 should certainly give this one a look. In fact, it straight up confessed that to "get anything better than this, you'll have to move up to a DSLR." You may notice that this bugger doesn't offer the greatest zoom nor the most megapixels in its class, but the stellar image quality and even more stirring video mode kept critics from suggesting any of those more marketable rivals. Don't believe us? Check the read links below for all the proof you can handle.[Thanks, TheLostSwede]Read - TrustedReviews' takeRead - PhotographyBLOG reviewFiled under: Digital CamerasPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 superzoom reviewed: crème de la crème originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 7/28/2009 12:50 PM (115d 17h 29m ago) |
| Get a 4GB Eye-Fi wireless SD card for $59.99 |
| | Though still pricey, the 4GB Eye-Fi card is now a much better deal.(Credit: Eye-Fi)
I really dig Eye-Fi memory cards, which wirelessly beam photos from your digital camera to your PC (and/or an online sharing service). But I always thought they were overpriced.
They still are, but at ... Originally posted at The Cheapskate |
| | 6/22/2009 8:42 PM (151d 9h 38m ago) |
| Olympus E-P1 video samples posted, camera turns up in ad-within-an-ad Blendtec spot |
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There's much to love about the new Olympus E-P1, but the hip new thing for the DSLR market is video, and Panasonic has already demonstrated with the Lumix DMC-GH1 that Micro Four Thirds cameras are in some ways even better suited to the demands of high quality point-and-shoot video. The folks at Digital Photography Review have some samples up now of the E-P1's video performance, and while we'd like to see how the camera fares indoors as well, the outdoor samples they've posted are very promising. The colors seem just a touch washed out, but there's great motion and clarity, and solid manual controls. It is interesting to note that while the camera does include some built-in effects, most of them dramatically reduce the frame rate -- making them more or less useless. Most unfortunate, however, is the fact that there's no auto focus in video mode, which is where the DMC-GH1 still reigns supreme in DSLR land. Hit up the read link for the videos, or if that's not your style check out the bemusing Blendtec advert for the E-P1 after the break -- it's a real viral meets meta mashup, or something like that.[Thanks Richard L.]Update: We've heard conflicting word on auto focus. According to Photography Review's preview, the camera doesn't have auto focus in video mode, but according to the Olympus press release, as Super Marxio pointed out in comments, there is auto focus during recording. Perhaps Photography Review was looking at a non-final version of the camera. We do know that the camera does auto focus using contrast detection, like a regular compact camera, and while that's the same method used by the GH1, DP Review claims it's slightly inferior -- though they did state they were working with a 0.9 firmware.Continue reading Olympus E-P1 video samples posted, camera turns up in ad-within-an-ad Blendtec spotFiled under: Digital Cameras, HDTVOlympus E-P1 video samples posted, camera turns up in ad-within-an-ad Blendtec spot originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun... |
| | 6/17/2009 4:20 PM (156d 14h ago) |
| Canon 5D Mark II's manual video controls arrive |
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Half a year after the camera's debut, Canon released promised firmware that updates its vaunted EOS 5D Mark II SLR with the ability to manually control camera settings while shooting video.
The much-desired feature lets users set aperture, ISO sensitivity, and shutter speed manually. It was the first Canon ... Originally posted at Underexposed |
| | 6/11/2009 4:14 PM (162d 14h 6m ago) |
| Apple update supports new Canon, Nikon SLRs |
| | Canon's Rebel T1i(Credit: CNET)
Apple released a software update Thursday to let its Aperture 2, iPhoto '08, and iPhoto '09 photo-editing software handle raw images from three newer SLRs, Canon's Rebel T1i, Nikon's D5000, and Olympus' E-30.
Higher-end cameras offer raw image formats that provide more flexibility and quality than JPEG, but the raw file formats are proprietary, vary from one camera model to another, and require companies such as Apple and Adobe Systems to release a constant stream of updates. Microsoft relies on camera manufacturers to supply software for Windows that can interpret the raw data, which is taken directly from camera image sensors without in-camera processing.
Camera makers typically supply their own software for handling raw images, but many people prefer their own photo software.
Further detail on Apple's support is available on Apple's raw camera support page.
Originally posted at Underexposed |
| | 6/11/2009 4:13 PM (162d 14h 6m ago) |
| Olympus E-620 reviewed, does entry-level DSLR right |
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When Olympus introduced the E-620 it was presented as a sort of greatest hits camera, cramming many of the features found in the higher-end E-30 into a small body like that on the E-450, then selling it at a middle-of-the-road price. It sounds like a tall order, but according to Photography Blog it's a an almost complete success, offering "the most effective combination of features, ease-of-use and price of any Olympus DSLR camera to date." Not everything is perfect, with low-light performance suffering from visible noise degradation, blamed on the relatively petite sensor here, and the lack of video capture being something of a detriment. But, overall image quality is rated very high, in-body image stabilization effective, the flip-out LCD useful, and overall it's said to be a great value for its $699 MSRP -- that it's already selling for well over $100 less than that is an extra bonus.Filed under: Digital CamerasOlympus E-620 reviewed, does entry-level DSLR right originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/11/2009 4:04 PM (162d 14h 16m ago) |
| iPhone app to remotely control your Canon dSLR |
| | DSLR Camera Remote software lets your iPhone or iPod Touch remotely trigger Canon dSLRs.(Credit: OnOne Software)
Still longing for a decent camera on your iPhone? All you need's an app and a Canon dSLR and the dream is yours. Well, not exactly, but OnOne Software's DSLR Camera ... |
| | 6/03/2009 4:35 PM (170d 13h 45m ago) |
| Jazz up your shower curtains with custom photos |
| | (Credit: Photo Shower Curtain)
Here's a new way to exhibit your photos, if not yourself in the buff. Photo Shower Curtain has a service that prints pictures onto shower curtains that you can hang in your bathroom. If you're wondering whether the ink will fade after a hot ... |
| | 6/03/2009 4:33 PM (170d 13h 47m ago) |
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II update with manual video exposure controls now available |
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We'd heard it was coming and now it's here -- the just-released EOS 5D Mark II 1.1.0 firmware update adds a much-longed-for manual exposure control to the video mode. That ought to warm some budding filmmaker hearts our there -- and the rest of us can enjoy a few other minor enhancements. Fun for the whole family![Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Filed under: Digital CamerasCanon EOS 5D Mark II update with manual video exposure controls now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/02/2009 5:29 PM (171d 12h 51m ago) |
| New Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware to add manual exposure control for video recording |
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Hey, it's no autofocus, but Canon's sent word that a free firmware update is coming for the EOS 5D Mark II that'll enable manual exposure control while shooting video, including ISO and aperture settings and shutter speed. Excited? Yeah, us too. No word on what else the update might entail, but it looks like we won't have to wait long either, as the company's saying to expect the download sometime in early June.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Filed under: Digital CamerasNew Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware to add manual exposure control for video recording originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 May 2009 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/27/2009 4:47 PM (177d 13h 33m ago) |
| Sony debuts three new entry-level dSLRs |
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Look! A hidden SD card slot!(Credit: Sony Electronics)
Sony announced its three new entry-level dSLRs for 2009, the Alpha DLSR-A230, A330, and A380, which replace the A200, A300, and A350 respectively.
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The products preserve Sony's three-tier strategy for its low-end SLRs. The cheap A230 differs from the slightly-less-cheap A330 by the viewfinder and the tiltable LCD, plus the A330 will be available in brown. And except for its higher resolution sensor--14 megapixels versus 10 megapixels--the A380 is otherwise identical to the A330. Sony's big marketing points on these models is lighter weight and friendlier, more point-and-shoot-like guided operation.
But perhaps most notably, these models have dual memory slots, one of which takes SDHC cards and the other Sony's proprietary Memory Stick Duo. I can only imagine the internal politicking it took to pull that off.
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| | 5/22/2009 8:34 PM (182d 9h 46m ago) |
| Will Pentax's K-7 K.O. midrange dSLRs? |
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Pentaxians on the Web have been abuzz for months about the K-7, Pentax's new midrange dSLR that replaces the now sub-$1,000 K20D. Though it shares a lot in common with its predecessor, there are some notable enhancements that might have Pentax photographers willing to step up, including significantly faster performance and video support, plus some attractive features for the brand-agnostic midrange buyer.
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| | 5/22/2009 8:34 PM (182d 9h 46m ago) |
| Latest cameras that do HD video |
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I still remember a conversation I had a couple years ago with a digital camera product manager about movie recording in his company's cameras and why it was limited to clips only 30 seconds long. His response was "our research tells us consumers don't use the movie mode or don't even know it's on their camera so it's really not a concern for us." YouTube and other video-sharing sites weren't exactly a secret at that time so the answer--regardless of research--seemed pretty off to me.
Since then, camera makers have been steadily rolling out improvements to movie recording. The main thing they've gone after--no surprise--is resolution. Slapping "HD" on a camera is the video equivalent of megapixels. Put "full HD" on a model and you'll really grab some attention. Squeeze an HDMI jack on the camera and you're in even better shape to sell some units to consumers interested in getting one product that takes good photos and videos and can play them back instantly on an HDTV.
One of the biggest missteps in this quest for the perfect movie mode, however, seems to be whether you get use of the optical zoom while recording. Kodak was one of the first, if not the first to add HD capabilities to its cameras. Its longest megazoom, the EasyShare Z980, is currently under review and like most of its other cameras features HD-quality movie capture with full use of its 24x zoom lens.
So, is a good movie mode crucial to a purchase decision these days or is it just one more thing manufacturers can slap on the box to up-sell you?
See the latest reviews of digital cameras in all types and sizes that capture HD video after the break.
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| | 5/22/2009 8:33 PM (182d 9h 47m ago) |
| More Pentax K-7 details, pictures leak out ahead of launch |
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If the earlier reports are accurate, Pentax's latest K series DSLR should be getting official real soon now, but there's still a few days left before that rumored May 21st launch date, and that means more leaks. One of those comes in the form of a seemingly authentic ad (pictured after the break) that all but confirms that the K-7 (or K7D) will be a 14.6-megapixel DSLR, and will boast a new Prime II imaging engine, along with the increasingly standard HD video recording that we had heard about earlier. As if that wasn't enough, a whole slew of images of the camera have just surfaced on RiceHigh's Pentax Blog, along with a complete (but not exactly verifiable) spec list, which offers such details as a 3-inch VGA LCD, continuous JPEG shooting at 5.2 frames per second, a viewfinder with 100% image coverage, a new 77-Segment Multi-Pattern metering system, a built-in AF assist light, and an integrated HDR mode, among countless other features. Unfortunately, the one thing still up in the air is the price, although there's still room for one more rumor before Pentax removes all the mystery.Read - RiceHigh's Pentax BlogRead - PentaxForums, K7 ad [Via Electronista]
Continue reading More Pentax K-7 details, pictures leak out ahead of launchFiled under: Digital CamerasMore Pentax K-7 details, pictures leak out ahead of launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/19/2009 4:49 PM (185d 13h 31m ago) |
| Sony confirms new Alpha 230, 330 and 380 mainstream DSLRs |
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Sony's been pretty generous with the Alpha leaks in the run up to this launch, but it looks like this new trio of DSLRs for "first time" SLR buyers, the Alpha 230, 330 and 380, is ready to go. The press release confirms all of what we already knew, along with bringing word that the cameras will support SD/SDHC cards in addition to Sony's still-kicking Memory Stick format. The best news is in pricing, however: the shooters will retail in two different kit types, with the L-series cams ringing in at $550, $650 and $850, respectively, when paired with the SAL-1855 standard zoom lens. The Y kit series adds a second lens, the telephoto SAL-55200, along with bumping the kit price $200 across the board. Pre-orders will start on May 18th, with the cameras becoming available in July. Oddly, while parts of the press site are live, the press shots are still on lockdown, beyond a nice stack of thumbnails -- we'll keep you posted.[Via Photo Rumors]Filed under: Digital CamerasSony confirms new Alpha 230, 330 and 380 mainstream DSLRs originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 May 2009 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/18/2009 5:08 PM (186d 13h 12m ago) |
| Sony's Alpha 230, 330 and 380 DSLRs get flood of official pics |
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Sony's latest mainstream DSLRs cameras got the seal of officialness this past Saturday, and now the company's added some icing to the cake by releasing of plethora of pictures for its α230, α330, and α380. Direct your eyes lovingly at the articulating screens and SD/SDHC card slots in the gallery below. Pre-orders for the trio are supposed to start today at Sony's official retail site, but as of this writing, they're not yet there.
Gallery: Sony's Alpha 230, 330 and 380 DSLRs get flood of official picsFiled under: Digital CamerasSony's Alpha 230, 330 and 380 DSLRs get flood of official pics originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 02:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/18/2009 5:05 PM (186d 13h 15m ago) |
| Do-it-yourself wireless tethering for your DSLR |
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You know what kinds of projects we especially love? The kind that save you seven hundred bucks, for starters. That was photographer and bon vivant Pete Tsai's inspiration when he bought a $40 wireless USB dongle, a AA battery pack, and an angled USB adapter, with the idea of using it to tether his Nikon D300 to his laptop. According to the modster, Nikon's Camera Control 2 software doesn't seem to have any problem with the device, and the whole setup offers "very fast" transfers (about four seconds for a fine Jpeg, or eight seconds for RAW+ fine). Apparently this bad boy more than does the job of a Nikon's WT-4a wireless transmitter, which sells at around $800. Are you a photographer on a budget? Hit that read link for all the red hot details. [Via Wired]
Filed under: Digital CamerasDo-it-yourself wireless tethering for your DSLR originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 May 2009 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/18/2009 5:00 PM (186d 13h 19m ago) |
| Sony Alpha 230, 330, and 380 DSLRs out on May 19? |
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This next item is for all of you DSLR fiends who are champing at the bit in nervous anticipation of the revamped Sony Alpha 230, 330, and 380 DSLRs that were subject to some leakage a week or so ago. It looks like the cameras in question will be the raison d'être of a press event that the company has scheduled for the 19th of May, so you may just be getting your hands on the video-less wonders in short order -- y'know, if that's what you're into. With prices starting at €549.99 (around $738) and going up from there, these bad boys feature a revised UI, HDMI out, and Memory Stick Duo support. And if you think that's exciting, wait'll you get a load of the spec breakdown! Peep it after the break.[Via Photo Rumors]
Continue reading Sony Alpha 230, 330, and 380 DSLRs out on May 19?Filed under: Digital CamerasSony Alpha 230, 330, and 380 DSLRs out on May 19? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 May 2009 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/15/2009 8:33 PM (189d 9h 46m ago) |
| Canon's EOS-1D / EOS-1Ds Mark III leaking oil all over your precious images |
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As if the Canon EOS-1D Mark III autofocus issues weren't enough, the company has issued yet another service notice for it and its sibling, the EOS-1Ds Mark III. It looks like the cameras' mirror box has the potential to leak lubricant -- causing the excess oil to end up on the surface of the low pass filter, whereupon your award-winning pictures exhibit large, ring-shaped spots. So there you have it -- it wasn't your lousy photographic skills after all! The company has offered to repair the affected models for free, so make sure you notify customer support to get the ball rolling. Hit that read link for all the details.[Via Adorama]
Filed under: Digital CamerasCanon's EOS-1D / EOS-1Ds Mark III leaking oil all over your precious images originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 May 2009 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/15/2009 8:33 PM (189d 9h 47m ago) |
| Sony Alpha 230, 330, and 380 DSLRs leak out a little early |
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We've been hearing vague murmurs of revised Sony Alpha DSLRs all week, but now we've got some actual proof: these shots of the new Alpha 230, 330, and 380 went up briefly on Sony's Russian website earlier today. The biggest improvements seem to be smaller cases, a revised interface, and HDMI out, but there's also a new "handbook" to help new users get started and a Bravia control mode that allows the camera to be controlled by your TVs remote while it's displaying pictures. A nice enough upgrade, but unless these are somehow super cheap we'd say the omission of a video mode is going keep most people focused on the Nikon D5000 and Canon T1i. Bigger screenshot with the full feature list at the read link.[Via Photo Rumors]Filed under: Digital CamerasSony Alpha 230, 330, and 380 DSLRs leak out a little early originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 May 2009 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/11/2009 3:43 PM (193d 14h 36m ago) |
| Canon Rebel T1i trickling out to stores |
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Sure, the Nikon D5000 might have gotten itself a ship date today, but Canon's Rebel T1i is doing one better and actually turning up in stores a couple weeks ahead of its scheduled mid-May debut. This particular specimen was spotted at Bromfield Camera in Boston, but we'd love to hear if you've seen this guy pop up elsewhere -- let us know! [Thanks, Conrado]Filed under: Digital CamerasCanon Rebel T1i trickling out to stores originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/26/2009 4:31 PM (208d 13h 49m ago) |
| Nikon's D5000 DSLR (and its articulating display) shipping April 27th |
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Oh, goodie goodie! Merely ten days after the D5000 was formally introduced to the world -- and just hours after Amazon's pre-order page went live -- we're now being told that Nikon's first DSLR with an articulating display will be shipping in three short days. Starting on April 27th, the cam will begin making its way out to those who pulled the trigger early on... at least in kit form. We don't expect the body-only configuration to leave the docks for at least a week or so later, but you can rest assured we'll be giving one a go and letting you know if it's worth the cheddar.[Thanks, Jonathon]Filed under: Digital CamerasNikon's D5000 DSLR (and its articulating display) shipping April 27th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/24/2009 4:07 PM (210d 14h 13m ago) |
| Ritz Camera store liquidations start Saturday |
| | In case some of you missed this Thursday, Ritz Camera--and by association Wolf and Kits Camera among others--is shutting down more than 300 stores around the U.S. as part of a court-supervised bankruptcy reorganization. This of course means stock liquidation sales, which will begin Saturday, April 4.
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| | 4/20/2009 9:20 PM (214d 9h ago) |
| Nikon mystery firmware unmasked |
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With the debut of theNikon D90, a third and mysterious L firmware module appeared below the A and B readouts on the camera. Until now, no one has really known what it was for.
Estimable former CNET freelancer and prolific book author David Busch took the time to solve ... |
| | 4/20/2009 4:35 PM (214d 13h 44m ago) |
| Nikon D5000 consumer dSLR does video |
| | Nikon D5000 includes a flip-down-and-twist LCD.(Credit: Nikon USA)
Nikon D5000 photos
Thanks to a rather public ad photo shoot, one of the most notable aspects of Nikon's new D5000 dSLR leaked early last week: its flip-down and 360-degree twist articulating LCD. This model, which more or less replaces the popular and long-lived D80, also includes perks such as video capture and a lower price. (Tables updated with corrections 10:30a 4/14/09)
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| | 4/20/2009 4:35 PM (214d 13h 45m ago) |
| Showers of April rumors bring flowering of May dSLRs? |
| | Given that the timing is right for manufacturers to update various models, it should come as no surprise that the rumors are leaking left and right--especially at sites whose stock-in-trade is tracking these types of rumors.
According to the Canon Rumors blogger, "If this is real, I'll ... |
| | 4/20/2009 4:34 PM (214d 13h 46m ago) |
| Nikon D5000 articulates its way into reality |
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Right on schedule, Nikon's announced the much-rumored D5000. Specs are almost exactly as predicted -- behind that articulating 2.7-inch display lies a 12.3 megapixel DX-format sensor that maxes out at ISO 3200 with a 4fps burst rate, one-button Live View, and a 720/24p movie mode. Other features include an 11-point AF system with 3D focus tracking and 19 scene modes, but the real noise is the price: $849 with a 18-55 VR kit lens, or $729 for the body only -- just slightly less than the Canon T1i, which has a higher-res sensor and can shoot 1080p video, but doesn't have the trick LCD. That's a tough call -- we seriously can't wait for the head-to-head. Full release after the break.
Gallery: Nikon D5000Continue reading Nikon D5000 articulates its way into realityFiled under: Digital CamerasNikon D5000 articulates its way into reality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/14/2009 5:07 PM (220d 13h 13m ago) |
| Nikon's D5000 DSLR gets hands-on treatment |
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Now that you've seen press shots, early previews, sample images and enough text surrounding the D5000 to make your eyes ache, why not feast those weary retinas on something a bit less stressful? PhotographyBLOG has a beautiful hands-on gallery up of Nikon's newest mid-range DSLR from the company's UK press event, and all the fun is tucked away in the read link below. Give it a visit, won't you?Filed under: Digital CamerasNikon's D5000 DSLR gets hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/14/2009 5:01 PM (220d 13h 19m ago) |
| Eye-Fi's 4GB WiFi SDHC cards start to ship out |
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Nah, Eye-Fi's latest Secure Digital cards still aren't nearly as capacious (nor as cheap) as other alternatives on the market, but good luck getting that free-after-rebate 8GB SDHC card from IAWANNA Corp. to upload images via a wireless hotspot. We pinged the company today to see if the company's 4GB Explore Video and Share Video SDHC models were shipping out, and we were informed that orders placed over the web were indeed leaving the docks. If you're not kosher with handing $99.99 or $79.99 (respectively) over through the intertubes, both devices will splash down in stores starting on April 19th.Filed under: Digital Cameras, Wireless, StorageEye-Fi's 4GB WiFi SDHC cards start to ship out originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/09/2009 4:47 PM (225d 13h 32m ago) |
| Ritz Camera store liquidations start Saturday |
| | In case some of you missed this Thursday, Ritz Camera--and by association Wolf and Kits Camera among others--is shutting down more than 300 stores around the U.S. as part of a court-supervised bankruptcy reorganization. This of course means stock liquidation sales, which will begin Saturday, April 4.
As ... |
| | 4/07/2009 5:00 PM (227d 13h 20m ago) |
| Q&A: Canon helps usher in the video SLR era |
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The camera industry and photographers, having just gotten accustomed to the arrival of video in point-and-shoot cameras, just now are beginning to grapple with its arrival in the more serious SLR realm.
Chuck Westfall, technical adviser for Canon's professional products marketing division and a 26-year veteran at the Japanese company, is in the thick of it. Nikon was the first to market with a single-lens reflex camera equipped with video, the D90, but Canon offers video in two SLRs: the high-end EOS 5D Mark II, with a large sensor the size of a full frame of 35mm film, and the Rebel T1i, a more affordable, mainstream model.
These cameras combine high-definition video--1900x1080 pixels at 30 frames per second in the case of the 5D Mark II--with SLRs' advantages when shooting in dim conditions and with a broad variety of lenses. But even though today's video SLR features offers hold some appeal to enthusiasts and professionals, they're something of an awkward afterthought. SLRs and those who use them that haven't yet had much time to adapt.
Chuck Westfall(Credit: Canon USA)
Welcome to the world of digital photography, where change is incessant. In an interview with CNET News, Westfall not just video, but also OLED displays, the arrival of rival full-frame SLRs from Sony and Nikon, changing flash card and file format standards, wireless networking, and more.
Question: The age of the video SLR has begun. A lot of people in the high-end camera are set in their ways, and video is a radical difference for a lot of them. How does that change the camera design, the marketing, and everything you have to do to sell a camera?
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| | 4/07/2009 4:59 PM (227d 13h 20m ago) |
| Electronics innovation on track, despite the recession? |
| | The Wall Street Journal is out this morning with an analysis showing that, as major U.S. companies are cutting jobs and wages, many (including many consumer electronics companies) are still spending on innovation. Big U.S. companies spent nearly as much on research and development in the dismal last quarter of 2008 as they did a year earlier, even as their revenue fell 7.7%, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis. (Registration and a subscription is required to read the Wall Street Journal article online.) The sampling looked at 28 of the largest U.S. R&D spenders, excluding deeply troubled auto makers and the drug industry, where R&D spending is dictated by government requirements. The takeaway: On the one hand, the study suggests the flow of innovative new electronics products may not diminished by the recession as much as feared back in January, when electronics editor Paul Reynolds posted that "it's hard to imagine that the many job cuts announced by electronics sector, and the rumors of more to come from the likes of Sony, won't in some way affect development of new products." The WSJ analysis, which begins on page one of today's paper and turns to a full inside page, points out that many companies have “learned from past downturns that they must invest through tough times if they hope to compete when the economy improves.” It includes a cautionary comparison from the last major recession, when Apple boosted R&D spending even as their sales dropped while Motorola cut theirs by 13 per cent. The result: Apple launched the first iPods in the midst of the recession, and later saw its sales soar, while Motorola lost ground in developing sequel products to its hit RAZR cellphone, eventually losing ground. However, the piece also cautions that "the robust R&D spending may be temporary," and may in part reflect how long it can take to cut corporate budgets, including those for innovation. Also, the WSJ notes that some R&D is being retooled to deliver safer, short-term... |
| | 4/06/2009 4:03 PM (228d 14h 17m ago) |
| Nikon readies entry-level DSLR with articulating display for April 14th launch? (updated with spyshots!) |
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Word on the prismatic, hinged mirror streets of camera-land suggest that NIkon is preparing to launch "new products" for Spring. Rightful speculation made after a press invite was purportedly sent to a variety of photog publications announcing an April 14th launch event. Expectations vary widely as to what will be announced including a new entry-level D60-followup with 720p video on up to a D400 with 16 megapixel Sony CMOS. We even have the dubious photo above showing a Nikon with articulating display taken by a jockey riding a humor forum who claims to have been traveling "somewhere in Eastern Europe and stumbled across a commercial shoot for Nikon." Sure, that's believable. Fortunately, we're just over a week away from knowing for sure.Update: Well, well, what's this... we just received a big batch of spy shots that look authentic enough and clearly show what looks like a low-end Nikon with articulating display.
Gallery: Mystery NikonRead -- Articulating display spy shotRead -- April 14th press eventFiled under: Digital CamerasNikon readies entry-level DSLR with articulating display for April 14th launch? (updated with spyshots!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/06/2009 3:50 PM (228d 14h 30m ago) |
| Canon's EOS Digital Rebel T1i gets hands-on preview |
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It's early on, we know, but the EOS Digital Rebel T1i is already shaping up to be a winner. Merely hours after its official unveiling, the shutterbugs over at Imaging-Resource have put together a remarkably thorough hands-on preview that takes you through practically every feature offered on the new DSLR. One area of importance was the movie mode; we quickly noticed that Canon deliberately failed to mention the word "autofocus" when referencing "movie mode," and sure enough, the cam won't autofocus continuously. As with the D90, this little fact puts a huge damper on what would otherwise be an (even more) amazing feature, but we suppose we'll chalk it up to baby steps and just hope for better at PMA 2010. At any rate, everything else seemed to exceed expectations, with their beta unit delivering image quality "at least as good as the 50D." Hop to the read link for all the rest.Filed under: Digital CamerasCanon's EOS Digital Rebel T1i gets hands-on preview originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/25/2009 4:47 PM (240d 13h 33m ago) |
| Pentax's 30 megapixel 645 Digital on track for 2010 release |
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Got an itch that only a 30 megapixel shooter can scratch? Not really kosher on anything offered up by Hassleblad? For those odd, eccentric souls who somehow managed to answer "yes" to both of those inquiries, you'll be elated to know that Pentax's long awaited 645 Digital is on track to be released next year. According to an update on the company's Japanese website, the device will boast 30 megapixels and will play quite nicely with the FA645 55mm f/2.8 lens that should launch simultaneously. Start saving those tax credits right about now -- we can say with absolutely certainty that you'll need every spare dollar you can find to afford this sucker.[Via DigitalCameraInfo]Gallery: Pentax's 30 megapixel 645 Digital on track for 2010 releaseFiled under: Digital CamerasPentax's 30 megapixel 645 Digital on track for 2010 release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 3/24/2009 7:48 PM (241d 10h 32m ago) |
| Geotagging Unleashed for Nikon dSLRs |
| | (Credit: Lori Grunin/CNET)
Aside from having a cool name, German company Foolography has an interesting geotagging solution that takes advantage of the GPS connector on Nikon cameras. Its Unleashed is a tiny Bluetooth receiver that works with any Bluetooth-compatible GPS receiver to directly insert the location coordinates into the ... |
| | 3/10/2009 9:44 PM (255d 8h 36m ago) |
| Eye-Fi releases two SD cards, iPhone app |
| | Eye-Fi, maker of memory cards that can automatically upload photos and video to the Web, announced Tuesday its two new video-uploading SD memory cards called Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video.
(Credit: Eye-Fi)
These two 4GB cards are capable of uploading photos and video clips to more than 20 ... |
| | 3/04/2009 5:38 PM (261d 12h 42m ago) |
| Eye-Fi's Wi-Fi no longer video shy |
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Eye-Fi's now ready to unleash its next generation of Wi-Fi SD cards on the point-and-shooting public. The Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video cards, first announced at CES, extend the capabilities of their predecessors to support uploading video directly to YouTube and Flickr via Wi-Fi.
While ... |
| | 3/03/2009 5:07 PM (262d 13h 12m ago) |
| Apple software now supports Nikon D3X |
| | Nikon D3X(Credit: Nikon USA)
LAS VEGAS--Apple on Monday added support in its software for raw image files from Nikon's top-end SLR, the $8,000, 24.5-megapixel D3X.
Apple's Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.5 also adds support for Epson's Epson R-D1x digital rangefinder camera, according ... Originally posted at Underexposed |
| | 3/03/2009 5:07 PM (262d 13h 13m ago) |
| Digital Photography Review: Olympus E-620 announced and previewed |
| | Pre-PMA 2009: Olympus has announced the E-620 upper entry-level DSLR. The 12.3MP camera is packed with features from the recently introduced E-30 in a body nearer the size of the the E-420. It incorporates image stabilization, a 2.7" tilt and swivel LCD and features such as Shadow Adjustment Technology. From the E-30 come a selection of Art Filters, a Multiple Exposure mode, a choice of 4 aspect ratios. A range of optional accessories will be available, including a vertical grip and an underwater housing. We've borrowed a near-production version of the camera and have prepared a detailed hand-on preview to show you what to expect. |
| | 2/26/2009 7:43 PM (267d 10h 37m ago) |
| High-end ideas reshape compact-camera market |
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Compact-camera manufacturers have begun testing the waters with a wealth of high-end features as they search for new ways to gain revenue, market share, and recognition.
In earlier digital photography days, a camera with an extra megapixel of resolution, face recognition, or image stabilization could stand apart from the herd. But now that herd has grown larger, most folks who'll buy a digital camera already have done so, the economy has put consumer spending on ice--and camera makers are making some bolder bets with high-end features.
Among them: Nikon's built-in GPS support to record where a photo was taken, Casio's high-speed video, and the Micro Four Thirds camera system from Panasonic and Olympus.
Photos: Compact cameras race ahead of the pack
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Premium features aren't an easy sell. They tend to appeal to market niches rather than the mainstream. Early implementations are often rough around the edges. And it's hard enough to convince people to buy a new camera, much less one with the higher price of premium features.
But winning those customers can have a good payoff with better profit margins. And that's critical in this day and age. Market research firm IDC expects that after years of growth, the shipments of digital cameras will decline in 2009.
"It's crowded, and it's getting crowdeder," IDC analyst Ron Glaz said of the digital camera market. "We're anticipating that with the slowdown in economy and disposable income, we'll start seeing consolidation of the vendors." In other words, even though something in the neighborhood... |
| | 2/13/2009 4:30 PM (280d 13h 50m ago) |
| Sensor quality: SLRs erode medium-format lead |
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It looks like Canon and Nikon weren't blowing smoke when they said their high-end SLRs cameras will compete with medium-format digital cameras used almost exclusively by professionals.
Given the image quality advantages that SLRs with larger "full-frame" sensors have over mainstream and much less expensive models with smaller processors, one might have expected another quantum leap from costly high-end medium-format digital cameras with sensors twice the area of top-end SLRs. Not so, according to new DxOMark Sensor test results set for release Tuesday by French test and measurement firm DxO Labs.
In the digital era, Canon's top-end SLRs give medium-format cameras a run for their money. (Click to enlarge.)(Credit: DxO Labs)
The company tested image sensors from several medium-format cameras--the Mamiya ZD Back, Leaf Aptus 75S, Hasselblad H3DII 39, and Phase One P45+. These are the sorts of cameras used by fashion photographers and others who need lush tones, fine detail, and lots of megapixels to handle big photos such as magazine spreads.
But none outperformed the Nikon D3X SLR, whose score of 88 gives it the current top rank on DxO's sensor tests.
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| | 2/10/2009 5:30 PM (283d 12h 50m ago) |
| Fastest Nikon DX lens |
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Today Nikon announced the AF-S DX 35mm f1.8 G lens, a "fast-fifty" for DX shooters. It's a fast aperture prime lens with a DX-equivalent focal length of 52mm, replicating the classic 50mm focal length, long a standard in photography for having a field of vision similar ... |
| | 2/10/2009 5:26 PM (283d 12h 54m ago) |
| Digital photography's missing manual |
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New York Times tech columnist and camera critic David Pogue attempts to take the mystery out of digital photography in O'Reilly Media's new release, David Pogue's Digital Photography: The Missing Manual.
In fairly concise, jargon-free terms, Pogue works to explain shooting, editing, and organizing pictures, and distributing ... |
| | 1/30/2009 4:39 PM (294d 13h 41m ago) |
| Nikon's new SLR leads the pack for sensor quality |
| | The top four SLRs in DxO Labs' current rankings.(Credit: DxO Labs)
It's not a surprise that the Nikon D3X, the company's brand-new $8,000, 24.5-megapixel SLR, tops DxO Labs' sensor performance test. What is a surprise is the margin by which it leads its rivals from Canon and Sony.
When the French firm unveiled its DxOMark Sensor benchmark test last year, Nikon's D3 was the top scorer at 80.6, a composite number that represents various performance features. Very close on its heels were Nikon's D700 at 80.5, Canon's EOS-1Ds Mark III 80.3, and later Canon's 5D Mark II at 79 and Sony's Alpha A900 at 78.9.
All those cameras were close, but the D3X stands apart with a score of 88. The result shows how much ground Nikon has made up on Canon, which has dominated high-end digital SLR technology.
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| | 1/16/2009 5:39 AM (309d 41m ago) |
| LensAlign system helps you sharpen focus |
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RawWorkflow has announced its new LensAlign Focus Calibration System for testing for focus issues on lens/camera combinations. LensAlign comes with a focus target, depth-of-field ruler, and custom sighting system to help ensure that the camera is evenly aligned with the test target. The system is available in two versions: ... |
| | 1/13/2009 4:55 PM (311d 13h 25m ago) |
| Camera armor protects point and shoots |
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Camera Armor, a maker of protective silicone skins for dSLRs, has announced its first line of protective skins for point-and-shoot cameras.
Camera Armor's silicone protective skins are custom fit for each camera model and provide shock-absorbing protection. The compact skins allow complete access to controls and buttons, including battery ... |
| | 1/13/2009 4:54 PM (311d 13h 25m ago) |
| CES 2009: Digital imaging wrap-up |
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Most interesting camcorders of CES 2009
All things considered, this year's CES had a surprising amount of innovative--or at least interesting--tech for cameras and camcorders, beyond the usual bigger/faster/cheaper we've come to expect from the show.
Though each manufacturer took a different approach to pumping up its HD camcorder lines, they all ... Originally posted at CES 2009 |
| | 1/13/2009 4:53 PM (311d 13h 27m ago) |
| New Canon SLR bumps Sony on sensor test |
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The Canon 5D Mark II is the new fourth-place member of DxO Labs' test of image sensor scores.(Credit: DxO Labs)
One verdict is in on Canon's EOS 5D Mark II: its sensor ranks very high on DxO Labs' test of sensor performance.
The black-spot issue notwithstanding, Canon's new full-frame SLR came in at fourth place with a score of 79.0, bumping Sony's 78.9-scoring Alpha A900 down a peg but still trailing Canon's top-end EOS-1Ds Mark III at 80.3. Nikon's D700, the closest rival to the 5D Mark II, is a notch ahead at 80.5.
More relevant for the potential upgrade market, new Canon SLR's score is significantly better from that of its predecessor, the 5D, whose score is 70.9. On a pixel-by-pixel basis, the 12.8-megapixel 5D's sensor actually has a lower signal-to-noise ratio, but when measured over an entire 8x10 print, the 5D Mark II's higher 21.1-megapixel resolution wins on that measurement.
The DxOMark Sensor test measures how well a camera's sensor fares when it comes to dynamic range, color depth, and low-light performance. The test doesn't measure any number of other camera issues such as autofocus, value, or image processing. But it's still useful given DxO Labs' engineering rigor and the central role a sensor plays in the abilities of a camera.
Pixel-peepers have been devouring DxO's new statistics; the curious can try this link to a comparison of the 5D Mark II, Nikon D700, and Sony A900. However, it should be noted, DxO Labs considers that scores must be at least of 5 points apart to be significant.
There's been much discussion about whether the $2,700 5D Mark II performs better than the $6,500 1Ds Mark III, which has the same resolution. The DxOMark tests give the edge to the top-end model based on its better color and dynamic range--the ability to capture both bright and dark regions--but the 5D Mark II wins out in low-light performance. Digging deeper into the charts, though, the 5D Mark II fares better in dynamic range at higher ISOs.
The sensor on... |
| | 12/12/2008 4:39 PM (343d 13h 41m ago) |
| Attention geotaggers: Nikon GP-1 going on sale |
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Nikon's GP-1, a GPS tracking device that fits into the company's cameras and writes location data into image files, is starting to go on sale for a price of about $210.
The Nikon GP-1 lets people record location data directly in their photos.(Credit: Nikon USA)
Nikon announced the GP-1 in August along with the D90 SLR, ... Originally posted at Underexposed |
| | 12/04/2008 2:52 AM (352d 3h 27m ago) |
| Photo world begins grappling with video SLRs |
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This frame of a woman toasting shows how video from newer digital SLRs lets people blur backgrounds to emphasize a particular subject, something that's harder with conventional video cameras.(Credit: CC Joi Ito)
The photography world is beginning to adapt to a new phase in the marriage of cameras and computing technology: the arrival of SLRs that can shoot not just still images, but video too.
The change began with the arrival of image sensors, the light-sensitive microchips that replaced film. Now, two new SLRs--Nikon's D90 and Canon's EOS 5D Mark II--are taking another step away from the film paradigm, following in the footsteps of point-and-shoot cameras by recording continuous video and not just still images. Doubtless video will gradually spread to other SLR models and makers.
"This camera is the ultimate 'equalizer'--you no longer need half-million dollars' worth of high-definition video cameras and lenses delivered by a truck with its own driver to shoot a high-definition film in low light--you just need a $2,700 camera and a few lenses," gushed professional photographer and Canon adviser Vincent Laforet in a blog post about a 5D Mark II prototype.
But not everything will be simple for Laforet wannabes excited by the new possibilities. Hardware, software, Web sites, and perhaps most of all, technique all must catch up to the new technology.
Though how-to book authors have yet to weigh in, there are signs the adaptation has begun. Take the case of video hosting.
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| | 12/03/2008 6:46 PM (352d 11h 34m ago) |
| Nikon unveils 24.5MP D3x digital SLR |
| | Nikon has announced the D3x, its latest high-resultion professional DSLR. Sporting an imaging sensor with double the number of photosites of the popular D3, the 24.5 megapixel D3x includes similar features such as a 3.0", 920,000 dot LCD monitor with Live View, 51-point autofocus, EXPEED image processing and HDMI output. To keep up with the demands of stock photography the camera produces 50MB 14-bit RAW files that can be processed to produce 140MB TIFFs. It also supports Nikon’s wireless system and is compatible with Nikon’s new GP-1 GPS unit. |
| | 12/01/2008 11:52 PM (354d 6h 28m ago) |
| Nikon hits 24.5 megapixels with D3X |
| | The Nikon D3X's body is identical to the D3.(Credit: Nikon USA)
Though almost everything you need to know about the new Nikon D3X leaked Friday, the 24.5-megapixel dSLR Nikon dubs its "extreme professional" model formally debuts today, November 30. What didn't leak was the price: $7,... |
| | 12/01/2008 9:41 PM (354d 8h 39m ago) |
| DxO sheds light on camera sensor performance |
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A correction was made to this story. See below for details.
DxO Labs, a French company with deep experience measuring cameras' technical performance, has launched a Web site called DxOMark.com that features detailed information on the performance of the image sensor at the heart of many higher-end digital cameras.
Many Web sites and magazines measure camera image quality with varying degrees of rigor, typically examining either the JPEG that the camera produces or a processed version of the camera's raw. But with its DxOMark Sensor measurement, DxO takes a new approach by judging the sensor performance based on the unprocessed "raw" image file from higher-end cameras such as SLRs.
That's significant, because raw images typically must go through a conversion process called demosaicing before they're useful for viewing. Most digital cameras capture only a single color--red, green, or blue--for each sensor pixel. Demosaicing fills in the gaps in this colored checkerboard pattern so each pixel gets all three color components, but this processing stage can disguise sensor performance.
The detail-obsessed camera crowd has begun eagerly chomping on the new data. On Sunday, there were 220 mentions of DxOmark on the Digital Photography Review forums, a popular location for impassioned technical discussions.
Nikon's D90 sensor beats out the one in Canon's 50D, judged on the basis of the raw files it produces.(Credit: DxO Labs)
New tests coming
More measurements are coming, added Nicolas Touchard, vice president of marketing for DxO Labs' image quality evaluation business. First, in two or three weeks, will come measurements for medium-format digital camera sensors from companies including Hasselblad, Mamiya, Phase One, and Leaf. Then will come more high-end compact "bridge" cameras.
DxOMark Image Processing for the camera's computer, whose job it is to perform tasks such as converting raw images to JPEG, and DxOMark Optics for lenses.
The latter measurement will... |
| | 11/24/2008 5:48 PM (361d 12h 31m ago) |
| Eye-Fi celebrates one year with 4GB camera card |
| | Eye-Fi, the maker of camera storage cards that can also beam photos directly to a computer or Web site via Wi-Fi, on Wednesday celebrated its first anniversary with a new special-edition product.
(Credit: Eye-Fi)
It's called the Eye-Fi Anniversary Edition, and it offers 4GB of storage space for $129. ... |
| | 11/13/2008 9:04 PM (372d 9h 15m ago) |
| Olympus announces midrange E-30 dSLR |
| | Olympus’ E-30 fills the hole in its dSLR lineup.(Credit: Olympus America)
With a price gap of about $900 between the Olympus E-520 and the E-3, Olympus has long had a pretty big hole in its dSLR lineup--a hole populated by extremely popular competitors like the Nikon D90, the Canon EOS 40D, and the Canon EOS 50D. But with the announcement of the E-30, it looks like Olympus is entering the ring swinging.
First, some key specs:
Canon EOS 50D
Nikon D90
Olympus E-30
Olympus E-3
Sensor
14.7-megapixel CMOS
12.3-megapixel CMOS
12.3-megapixel Live MOS
10.1-megapixel Live MOS
Color depth
14 bits
12 bits
12 bits
12 bits
Sensitivity range
ISO 100 - ISO 3,200/12,800 (expanded)
ISO 100 - ISO 3,200/6,400 (expanded)
ISO 100 - ISO 3,200
ISO 100 - ISO 3,200
Focal-length multiplier
1.6x
1.5x
2x
2x
Continuous shooting
6.3 fps
90 JPEG/16 raw
4.5 fps
100 JPEG/n/a raw
5 fps
n/a JPEG/12 raw
6.5fps
n/a JPEG/12 raw
Viewfinder
95% coverage
0.95x magnification
User interchangeable focusing screens
96% coverage
0.94x magnification
fixed focusing screen
98% coverage
1.02x magnification
fixed focusing screen
100% coverage
1.15x magnification
Mfr. interchangeable focusing screens
Autofocus
9-pt AF
all cross-type
11-pt AF
center cross-type
11-pt AF
all cross-type
11-pt AF
all cross-type
Live View
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
LCD size
3 inches
3 inches
2.7 inches
2.5 inches
Approximate street price (body only)
$1,399
$999
$1,299
$1,499
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| | 11/04/2008 8:52 PM (381d 9h 28m ago) |
| Camera firmware updates galore |
| | Nikon D300(Credit: CNET)
Generally, camera firmware updates fall into the random, infrequently occurring bug- or compatibility-fix category, and unless you've experienced the issues an update resolves, I suggest against updating your camera. Every now and then, though, an update comes out that--theoretically, at least--affects most or all users. ... |
| | 11/02/2008 2:02 AM (384d 4h 18m ago) |
| Nikon D300 firmware update |
| | Nikon has today announced a firmware update for the D300, taking it to v1.10. The update improves focus performance in dynamic-area AF mode contrast-detect mode in live view but also looks at a whole range of other issues. Click through for links to more information and the downloads. |
| | 10/28/2008 3:58 PM (388d 14h 22m ago) |
| Nikon offers to beef up buffers for D3 users |
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Nikon has issued a service note with some nice news for D3 owners: for $500 and a trip to the service center--for your camera, not you--the company will take your D3 and double its burst raw (as well as big JPEGs and TIFF) shooting buffer capacity. A handy-dandy ... |
| | 8/05/2008 8:45 PM (472d 9h 35m ago) |
| Adobe RAWs again |
| | Adobe has released Camera Raw 4.4.1 and Lightroom 1.4.1, having corrected the faults with the previously withdrawn updates. The revised updates, as well as fixing a selection of bugs, bring support for the latest DSLRs from Canon, Sony, Pentax and Nikon, along with the FujiFilm S100fs and Olympus SP-570 UZ. |
| | 6/03/2008 1:39 PM (535d 16h 41m ago) |
| Eye-Fi's Wi-Fi answers 'Where was I?' |
| | When we reviewed Eye-Fi's Wi-Fi card for digital cameras back in November, it was but a lonely single child in the company's product portfolio. Today, Eye-Fi announced the birth of siblings, creating a tiered product line of SD add-in cards that deliver Wi-Fi connectivity--and now more--to digital cameras.... |
| | 5/12/2008 5:40 AM (558d 40m ago) |
| MTI Micro plans fuel cells for digicams |
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MTI MicroFuel Cells is hoping to use its portable fuel cells in digital cameras.
The company, a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology, announced Wednesday that it is already working with a Japanese optics manufacturer to adapt its integrated Mobion fuel cell technology for digital cameras.
Peng Lim and a fuel cell. ... |
| | 5/08/2008 2:23 PM (561d 15h 57m ago) |
| Adobe RAWs again |
| | Adobe has released Camera Raw 4.4.1 and Lightroom 1.4.1, having corrected the faults with the previously withdrawn updates. The revised updates, as well as fixing a selection of bugs, bring support for the latest DSLRs from Canon, Sony, Pentax and Nikon, along with the FujiFilm S100fs and Olympus SP-570 UZ. |
| | 4/16/2008 4:51 AM (584d 1h 29m ago) |
| Nikon goes superzoom with P80 |
| | Nikon's new Coolpix P80 has an 18X optical zoom lens and a 10MP sensor.(Credit: Nikon)
Nikon had been eschewing the superzoom category in recent years, with the notable exception of the S10, which had a 10X optical zoom lens and wouldn't qualify as a superzoom in ... |
| | 4/10/2008 3:07 PM (589d 15h 13m ago) |
| Nikon issues firmware update for D300 |
| | Nikon has released firmware v.1.02 for its D300 Digital SLR. The update resolves an issue with vertical banding which (very rarely) can appear in images that have been taken at shutter speeds slower than 8 seconds. Click through for the links to the PC and Macintosh downloads. |
| | 3/10/2008 5:02 PM (620d 13h 17m ago) |
| Nikon D300 |
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| | 2/14/2008 2:23 AM (646d 3h 56m ago) |
| Apple camera support catches partway up to Adobe |
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With Apple's Mac OS X 10.5.2 update on Monday, Leopard now can handle the unprocessed "raw" images produced by several new higher-end digital cameras.
Higher-end "raw" image files from Nikon's D300 now is supported natively in Mac OS X.(Credit: Nikon)
Among high-profile ... |
| | 2/13/2008 8:29 PM (646d 9h 51m ago) |
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| Nikon's D5000 gets reviewed in staggering detail |
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Just in case our comparatively brief overview of the D5000 wasn't enough to sway you either way, why not have a gander at DPReview's astonishing 33 page critique of Nikon's first-ever DSLR with an articulating display? Within, you'll find oodles of sample shots, comparison to rival cameras and enough analysis to make you feel like a bona fide expert upon leaving. If you're looking for the long and short of it, however, you'll find a conclusion that essentially matches up word-for-word with our own summary: the articulating display is a bit of a personal preference, but every other aspect is rock solid. If you're not down with ponying up for the marginally more expensive D90 and you can't bear the thought of buying Canon glass, there's hardly a better option on the market right now. Dig in below if you still need more proof.Filed under: Digital CamerasNikon's D5000 gets reviewed in staggering detail originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/12/2009 3:32 PM (161d 14h 48m ago) |
| Budget shopping tips: Digital SLRs |
| | Older models are frequently good enough. Just make sure you're not paying last year's list price.
There are a lot of good reasons to pay the extra bucks for a digital SLR over a point- and-shoot, including better photo quality (especially in low light), faster shooting, ... |
| | 6/11/2009 4:13 PM (162d 14h 7m ago) |
| Eye-Fi Pro wireless SD card hands-on |
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We're all pretty spoiled in these digital days; not that long ago taking a look at a vacation's worth of photos required a trip to the store, a couple of hours (or days) wait, and then the better part of an afternoon getting fingerprints all over a stack of poorly composed shots that you daren't throw out because you just paid good money to have them printed. Now you pop a memory card into your computer, wait a few seconds for them to fly into an appropriately labeled folder, and then... probably forget you took them. It's so much easier it's hard to fathom the process getting even more simple, but that's what Eye-Fi has done with its line of wireless flash memory cards, which beam pictures directly from your camera. The company has just announced the $149, 4GB Eye-Fi Pro to make the process even more direct, letting you send pictures straight to a computer while also adding some additional features that pros and semi-pros will appreciate. We put it through its paces after the break.Continue reading Eye-Fi Pro wireless SD card hands-onFiled under: Digital Cameras, StorageEye-Fi Pro wireless SD card hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/11/2009 4:05 PM (162d 14h 15m ago) |
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 gets reviewed |
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Fujifilm's FineFix S1500 got a little lost among the company's slew of other cameras unveiled back at PMA and CeBIT, but the camera's now finally moving out on its own, and the folks at Photography Blog have seen fit to give a thorough review. In case you missed it, this one's a 10-megapixel bridge camera, and packs quite a few impressive features for its $200 street price, including a 12x optical zoom, image stabilization, a decent 2.7-inch LCD, and a full range of manual controls in addition to the usual point-and-shoot options. According to Photography Blog, however, while the S1500 "feels like a lot of camera for the money," it falls a bit short when it comes to image quality, and things seem to get particularly tricky if you're shooting in less than ideal conditions. That said, is is just $200, and should still be a nice upgrade for anyone looking to move up from a basic point-and-shoot.
Filed under: Digital CamerasFujifilm FinePix S1500 gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 6/02/2009 5:26 PM (171d 12h 54m ago) |
| Olympus E-450 compact DSLR gets reviewed: entry-level through and through |
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Momma always said you couldn't have your cake and eat it to, and we suppose it's just about time we stop resisting and just believed. Olympus' decidedly compact E-450 was recently reviewed over at PhotographyBLOG, and while image quality was satisfactory for a camera of its stature, it was indubitably missing a few key ingredients. Most notably, the inexplicable lack of image stabilization and the inability to handle video were lamented, and the rudimentary 3-point AutoFocus was called "frankly obsolete for a 2009 model." Indeed, critics pointed out that the E-620 would likely be a far superior choice for those who didn't mind the additional weight and cost, but even if the E-450 was at the top of your budget, we didn't really get the impression that it was a surefire winner. Check the read link for the full spill.Filed under: Digital CamerasOlympus E-450 compact DSLR gets reviewed: entry-level through and through originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 May 2009 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 5/29/2009 7:57 PM (175d 10h 23m ago) |
| Phase One takes lead in camera sensor test |
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Medium-format digital cameras, which have larger sensors and higher price tags than even high-end SLRs, didn't fare so well in earlier tests of sensor quality by measurement firm DxO Labs, but Phase One's newly tested top-end technology has risen to the top of the DxOMark Sensor test.
Phase One now rules the DxOMark Sensor roost.(Credit: DxO Labs)
Phase One's 60-megapixel P65+ camera scored 89.1 on the test, edging out the Nikon D3X, which scored 88, according to data released Thursday. In addition, the 51.7-megapixel Hasselblad H3DII 50, an older model than Phase One's, scored 78.2. Click here to compare the two models and Nikon's D3X.
The DxOMark sensor test measures a camera sensor's dynamic range, color depth, and low-light performance. DxO Labs cautions that differences of less than 5 points aren't really distinguishable, and of course many other factors including price, lens quality, autofocus, and resolution factor into overall camera quality.
The P65+ features the best color performance yet, but DxO Labs said its comparatively good performance in low-light conditions helped it carry the day.
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| | 5/22/2009 8:36 PM (182d 9h 44m ago) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000... fight! |
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We can't quite recall if the last week in April of 2008 was jam packed with camera introductions, but you can go ahead and pencil this little stretch down as quite an important time in the lives of DSLR junkies. Nary 24 hours after we gave you our pair of pennies on Nikon's D5000, Canon's EOS Rebel T1i (its arch enemy, just so you know) has arrived. Based on specifications alone, the T1i looks like a much more serious shooter than the D5000, though its kit package -- which also includes an 18-55mm IS EF-S lens -- runs you $50 more and omits that all-too-intriguing articulating display. Gallery: Canon EOS Rebel T1i hands-onInstead, you get a fixed 3-inch Live View display (like the more expensive D90 over on the Nikon front), a 1080p movie mode (which trumps all Nikon DSLRs at the moment and matches the mighty EOS 5D Mark II), a ISO sensitivity up to 12,800 (the D5000 tops out at 6,400) and a 15.1 megapixel sensor (compared to the 12.3MP sensor in the D90 and D5000). We're going to run out and pit these two against each other in order to bring you a more thorough showdown soon, but for now, hop on past the break to see how the T1i -- which is shipping to the public today as well -- stacks up against the D5000 on paper. Oh, and check out the gallery if you're intrigued by world class knock-down-drag-outs.Gallery: Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000... fight!Continue reading Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000... fight!Filed under: Digital CamerasCanon EOS Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/30/2009 3:55 PM (204d 14h 24m ago) |
| Canon EOS Rebel T1i impressions, head-to-head with Nikon D5000 |
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Make no mistake about it, the low / mid-range DSLR battle of early 2009 is on. Just over a month ago, Canon shook up the entry-level DSLR game with a shooter that packed a 1080p video mode, a 15.1 megapixel sensor and a price tag well below the magical $1,000 mark. Right around a fortnight later, Nikon not-at-all-coincidentally issued a new shooter in its own range, one that was no doubt built to rival the previously mentioned EOS Rebel T1i. Just this week, both of these bad boys showed up on our doorstep, and we've spent every waking minute since mashing buttons and capturing memories in order to give you our take on the pair. Care to hear more? Jump on past the break... and be sure to leave your fanboy suit at the door.Gallery: Canon EOS Rebel T1i hands-onContinue reading Canon EOS Rebel T1i impressions, head-to-head with Nikon D5000Filed under: Digital CamerasCanon EOS Rebel T1i impressions, head-to-head with Nikon D5000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/30/2009 3:42 PM (204d 14h 37m ago) |
| Nikon D5000 impressions, head-to-head with D90 |
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Nikon's D5000 is a curious beast. It boasts an unorthodox model name, packs a strikingly unique display and aims at an atypically small niche. In a way, it's a poor man's D90, but stopping there would be selling this gem short. The D5000 kit, which ships with the same 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens that comes bundled with the D60 kit, sports an MSRP of $849.99, placing it squarely between the aforementioned D60 kit (currently streeting for $549.95) and the D90 kit (which can be found for around $1,150). 'Course, the D90 kit lands you a nicer 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR lens, a higher resolution rear LCD, a top-mounted display for showing vital statistics, a more rugged body and a few other internal upgrades. We've had some time to toy with Nikon's latest, and we've laid out our impressions just past the break. Join us, won't you?Gallery: Nikon D5000 hands-onContinue reading Nikon D5000 impressions, head-to-head with D90Filed under: Digital CamerasNikon D5000 impressions, head-to-head with D90 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/28/2009 6:01 PM (206d 12h 19m ago) |
| Nikon's D5000 DSLR unboxed ahead of schedule |
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Well, well -- what have we here? With 24 hours to go before Nikon's D5000 hits the streets (at least at Amazon), one lucky soul has managed to stumble upon one early. The D5000 kit, which contains Nikon's first DSLR with an articulating display, has been officially unboxed in glorious fashion, and Kadath's Flickr account also shows a few test shots for those curious about image quality. We're expecting one of these into our own labs any moment now, but for the time being, hit up the read link to enjoy the early-bird spoils.[Thanks, Sam]Filed under: Digital CamerasNikon's D5000 DSLR unboxed ahead of schedule originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/26/2009 4:24 PM (208d 13h 56m ago) |
| Nikon D5000 DSLR preview roundup |
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It's pretty remarkable the speed at which new DSLRs are emerging these days, so it's ever more important that you really know what's what when selecting your first (or next) shooter. Sites around the web have already begun to scrutinize the newest cam from Nikon, the mid-range D5000. DPReview has an outstanding chart that breaks down the features, similarities and differences between this one, the D90 and the D60. It seems the biggest differentiators between the D5000 and the pricier D90 is the complete lack of an in-body focus motor and the pentamirror viewfinder (versus pentaprism on the D90). Oh, and while that 2.7-inch articulating display is nice, it can't hold a candle to the D90 in terms of resolution. For folks hoping and praying for autofocus in movies, keep on kissing the ground; early reports suggest that the 720p footage looks eerily similar to that put out by the D90 -- no shock there. Needless to say, there are far too many nuances to cover here, so dig in below if the D5000 hopped on your short list earlier this morning.Read - Imaging Resource previewRead - LetsGoDigital previewRead - DPReview previewRead - DPReview sample imagesFiled under: Digital CamerasNikon D5000 DSLR preview roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| | 4/14/2009 5:03 PM (220d 13h 17m ago) |
| Hands-on with the Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
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Eventually, it'll become old hat, but for now, the addition of video capture to dSLRs still merits some oohing and aahing. Especially as it comes down to the less expensive models--you know, the ones within reach of the rest of us. So let us buzz eagerly about Canon's latest consumer dSLR, the EOS Rebel T1i, which becomes the cheapest dSLR thus far to support video capture.
Slipping neatly into the company's dSLR product line between the XSi and 40D, the T1i pushes the XTi off the edge of the bed into discontinuity. When it ships in May, it will occupy the popular $800 price segment: $799.99 for the body and $899.99 for the kit with the veteran f3.5-5.6 18-55mm IS lens.
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| | 4/07/2009 5:03 PM (227d 13h 16m ago) |
| Just Posted: Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 review |
| | Just Posted: our review of the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8 G. Nikon caught everyone a little off-guard with the introduction of exactly the sort of cheap, fast standard prime lens for APS-C that most people had given up asking for. We've subjected it to our extensive tests to see whether it deserves a place in every Nikon-owning enthusiast's bag or if the attraction ends at the price tag. |
| | 3/20/2009 3:46 PM (245d 14h 34m ago) |
| Sony SLR sensor ranks below Nikon, above Canon |
| | DxO Labs added scores for three Sony SLRs to its site for image sensor tests. (Click to enlarge.)(Credit: DxO Labs)
Three midrange Sony SLRs now are included in DxO Labs' measurements of image sensor performance, and the Alpha A700 proves to be reasonably competitive.
Sony's A700, which costs about $1,100 with an 18-70mm lens, has a score of 66.3 on the test, which calculates how well the sensor handles color, a range brightness and darkness, and low-light shooting. That puts it behind the top-scoring camera with a comparably sized sensor, the Nikon D90, almost ties it with the Pentax K10D and Nikon D300, and gives it a a few points' lead over Canon's 40D and 50D.
Meanwhile, the A200 scores 62.9 and the A300 an even 64, according to the DxOMark Sensor test results that were updated Tuesday. A five-point difference makes a difference of about 1/3 stop in exposure, DxO says, meaning that a higher-scoring camera can attain the same raw image quality as a rival even though the higher-scoring camera is using a faster exposure or higher ISO.
DxO Labs, a French company, makes a business of measuring camera image quality, developing technology for image-processing hardware and software, and selling software to convert the raw files produced by higher-end cameras into less flexible but more convenient formats such as JPEG. The DxOMark score measures sensor performance based on the raw file, a foundation for overall image quality but only a facet of a camera's overall performance.
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| | 3/10/2009 9:41 PM (255d 8h 39m ago) |
| Nikon 18-105mm DX VR lens sample photos |
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Nikon 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 DX VR lens - sample photos
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| | 2/23/2009 12:05 AM (271d 6h 15m ago) |
| DP Review: Enthusiast Compact Camera Group Test |
| | Just posted! The fourth (and penultimate) installment of our compact camera roundup looks at the top-end cameras aimed at the experienced photographer. These enthusiast cameras offer a bit more flexibility than the cameras we've looked at so far, whether that's the inclusion of a large zoom range or a greater degree of manual control. Follow the link to find what we made of them. |
| | 12/23/2008 5:01 PM (332d 13h 19m ago) |
| Canon 5D II DSLR - a real game changer? |
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I’ve just got to mention that this Canon 5D II DSLR really looks as though it’s going to be a game changer in the digital photography market. Not necessarily because of that 21 megapixel resolution, impressive as it is, but really because of the amazing 1080 HD video it’s capable of [...]
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| | 11/13/2008 9:08 PM (372d 9h 12m ago) |
| Nikon D300 DSLR Lightning Review [Review] |
| | The Gadget: Nikon's D300 is a 12.3MP camera with 200-6400 (hi mode) ISO, a 3-inch LCD, 51 autofocus points and a prosumer magnesium body on the fence, but teetering more towards pro than consumer. Inside is a DX-sensor, not quite the FX sensor found in the better D3 and D700 cams. It's not directly competitive with either the cheaper 50D or the more expensive 5D from Canon. galleryPost('nikond300review', 3, ''); The Price: $1799 with no lens. The Verdict: Having been a Canon fan for quite some time, the D300 blew me away in 4 basic aspects. Shooting gadgets and liveblogs over a few months, it was clear that the Nikon D300, shooting to small JPGs from the hip, had a lot better time resolving white balance and the colors were more saturated (like old Fuji film) without being grotesque. Low light performance was the best I've seen yet; even less grainy in the most recent Apple liveblog then when I used the EOS 1D Mark III, with noticeably cleaner blacks. The 18-200mm kit glass was as good as they say it is for a consumer lens. The 51-point AF system is better than the 40D's, which often couldn't lock on darker objects. The LCD was easily viewable in daylight. And by far, Nikon's menu scheme is modern, whereas many competing cameras are not even close to being this easy to navigate. I've used the D300 to shoot the most recent liveblog, as I said, and the camera did well but I think it could do better with a faster piece of glass at the 200mm mark (the VR lens I used sits at F5.6 at this focal length). Still, it performed admirably, and is my favorite DSLR to date. (Although I am playing with a D700 right now.) I also used it to shoot the iPhone 3G in our review: galleryPost('iphone3greview', 12, ''); And some sailing. Come on, let's be real, this Camera deserves a real review: I'll not claim to have plunged to the depths of what this camera can do, using in in a very specific and spontaneous way during live events and fast reviews. I've also shot at low res, and have... |
| | 9/14/2008 11:37 PM (432d 6h 42m ago) |
| Digital SLR Camera Nikon D700 |
| | Now that Nikon has deftly slipped the full frame (FX) D700 into the already tight slot separating its mid-range DX D300 and pro FX D3, we know what you're thinking. Huh? Fortunately, both Rob Galbraith and DP Review have given this a thorough analysis along with a titillating preview courtesy of DP Review. As Rob puts it, "If you own a D3 and a D300, then you have in two separate bodies most of the key bits and pieces that comprise the D700." While the choice between the $1,800 D300 and $3,000 D700 is more clear, prospective $5,000 D3 buyers won't be blamed if they profess a desire to hold-out for the 24.39 megapixel D3X expected within the next 12 months. |
| | 7/01/2008 4:28 PM (507d 13h 52m ago) |
| Eye-Fi's Wi-Fi answers 'Where was I?' |
| | When we reviewed Eye-Fi's Wi-Fi card for digital cameras back in November, it was but a lonely single child in the company's product portfolio. Today, Eye-Fi announced the birth of siblings, creating a tiered product line of SD add-in cards that deliver Wi-Fi connectivity--and now more--to digital cameras.... |
| | 5/12/2008 5:40 AM (558d 40m ago) |
| Review: PC World - The 5 Best SLR Cameras |
| | Single-lens reflex cameras offer powerful features and the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, so you can shoot like a pro.1. Olympus EVolt E-510 -- PC World Rating: 87 (Very Good)Though the Olympus EVolt's many features might make it a bit daunting to some prospective users, the E-510 is a solid, adaptable camera that takes very good pictures under most conditions. Even with the new 40mm-to-150mm telephoto zoom lens, you won't feel weighed down.Read Full Olympus EVolt E-510ReviewOlympus - Digital Camera SLR | E-510 | EVOLT 10.0 Megapixel with Olympus 14-42mm Lens - E-510 (Digital Camera - DSLR)
2. Canon EOS 40D -- PC World Rating: 86 (Very Good)The feature-packed Canon EOS 40D produces great images. Its price puts it within reach of photo enthusiasts and professionals alike. If you're graduating from a Rebel-series digital SLR, this is a great step-up model whose versatility will grow along with you. And if you're an advanced shooter looking for something smaller and less costly than Canon's top-tier cameras (the 1D and 5D series), the 40D is perfect.Read Full Canon EOS 40D ReviewCanon - Digital SLR | EOS 40D - 10.1 Megapixel, with 3" LCD Monitor - EOS 40D (EOS Digital Camera)
3. Olympus E3 -- PC World Rating: 86 (Very Good)The big, heavy, rugged Olympus E3 has extensive advanced controls, fast burst-shooting speed and a quick autofocus. But you'll need plenty of arm strength to lug this baby once you've added a lens to the camera body. The E3's flexibility starts with its bright, 2.5-inch color LCD, which swings away from the camera body and swivels.Read Full Olympus E3 ReviewOlympus - Digital Camera SLR | E-3 | EVOLT 10.1 Megapixel (Body Only) - E-3 (Digital Camera - DSLR)4. Nikon D300 -- PC World Rating: 85 (Very Good)The Nikon D300 is not a camera to pick up and run with. Its high resolution, exceptional flexibility and excellent exposure accuracy make the effort of working through a longish learning stage worthwhile. The D300 should fare well against its two... |
| | 4/22/2008 4:26 PM (577d 13h 54m ago) |
| Review: Rob Galbraith Updates The CompactFlash & SD Card Performance Database |
| | The CF/SD Performance Database, our collection of memory card write speed results from Canon and Nikon digital SLR cameras, is relaunching. We've updated the database with test data from the Canon EOS 40D, EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III plus the Nikon D300 and D3, introduced sortable results tables and more.Results from other models will be rolled out in the days ahead, including for the Canon EOS 30D, EOS 5D and EOS-1Ds Mark II, as well as the Nikon D80, D200 and D2Xs. You'll also find card-to-computer transfer results for the latest CompactFlash cards, with more CompactFlash and SD/SDHC results to be posted soon.Stop by and check it out. |
| | 4/17/2008 9:32 PM (582d 8h 48m ago) |
| Just posted! Nikon D300 review |
| | Just posted! Our detailed in-depth review of the Nikon D300. The replacement to the venerable D200 features a twelve megapixel CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion and sensitivity up to ISO 6400. But that's just the start of the story, there's a high resolution three inch monitor, HDMI video output, a new AF sensor and lots of 'under the hood' features such as intelligent scene recognition and automatic CA reduction. See how the D300 performed and how it compares to the competition in our thirty-three page review. |
| | 3/12/2008 4:02 PM (618d 14h 18m ago) |
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While none of these seem verifiable, there are simply too many rumors about new dSLRs and interchangeable-lens cameras floating around on the Web to ignore. So here, for your delectation, is a summary of all the bits that are fit to post.
The most frequent topic playing Ring Around the Web is for a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. A host of sites have repeated a set of specs first posted at Northlight Images by a supposed tester of the aforementioned model. He specifies the following:
Same 1.3x multiplier (APS-H) as previous models.
16-megapixel sensor with 8-megapixel sRAW
ISO 50 to ISO 26,500
Same video and display as the 5D Mark II
Slight redesign of button layout and grips
Said tester reports good high ISO photo quality (as you'd expect), faster continuous shooting than the 1D Mark III, "Nikon fast AF", usable Live View AF, and an overall better feel.
Supposedly there'll be a late summer announcement and end-of-year ship. Start saving those pennies now. Use a really big jar.
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| | 6/22/2009 8:42 PM (151d 9h 38m ago) |
| Rumormongering: Nikon D400 imminent? |
| | The Nikon D300 is ripe for replacement(Credit: CNET)
Right on the heels of a rumor about a new Canon Rebel, rumors that originally surfaced in November about a Nikon D300 replacement have also reappeared, this time with a screenshot, ostensibly from Nikon Germany's site.
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| | 3/20/2009 5:12 PM (245d 13h 8m ago) |
| Nikon D3X: the 'X' is for lots of pixels |
| | The D3X as it appears in Nikon Pro(Credit: Nikonrumors.com from Nikon Pro magazine)
Thanks to a campaign of print BIG teaser ads (which may not even have been about this camera, but sparked the hunt for info) and a premature posting on Nikon's Web site, in addition ... |
| | 11/29/2008 5:28 PM (356d 12h 51m ago) |
| Nikon D700 previewed, demystified |
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Now that Nikon has deftly slipped the full frame (FX) D700 into the already tight slot separating its mid-range DX D300 and pro FX D3, we know what you're thinking. Huh? Fortunately, both Rob Galbraith and DP Review have given this a thorough analysis along with a titillating preview courtesy of DP Review. As Rob puts it, "If you own a D3 and a D300, then you have in two separate bodies most of the key bits and pieces that comprise the D700." While the choice between the $1,800 D300 and $3,000 D700 is more clear, prospective $5,000 D3 buyers won't be blamed if they profess a desire to hold-out for the 24.39 megapixel D3X expected within the next 12 months. Read -- Rob Galbraith's take Read -- DP Review previewPermalink | Email this | Comments
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Nikon has today officially introduced the Nikon D300 digital SLR, the successor to the award winning Nikon D200 (Nov 2005). The Nikon D300 incorporates major advancements in performance and design compared to the Nikon D200, making the new camera much more than a simple upgrade. A host of new Nikon technologies have been implemented in the Nikon D300 including; a newly developed 12.3 effective megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor with up to 3200 ISO sensitivity (+ Hi1 6400), a new precision Multi-CAM 3500DX 51-point AF system, a large 3.0-inch high resolution 920,000 pixel LCD information display with Live View Mode, 6 frames per sec continuous shooting (up to 8 fps with new MB-D10 power grip), new Nikon Scene Recognition System and EXPEED image processing concept including "Picture Control" settings, an integrated self cleaning sensor unit, in camera Retouch Menu (like on the D80), HDMI output and support for the new Wi-Fi transmitter WT-4 . The Nikon D300 also differs from the Nikon D200 in terms of general ergonomic design and the layout of some of the control buttons. We will look at these enhancements in more detail, however we begin by looking at the major new features of the D300 and compare the differences in specifications between the two cameras. See the latest price on the Nikon D300 from a range of merchants (US).
Nikon D300 Digital SLR: Major new features:
New 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX Format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output Rapid 8 fps (with optional MB-D10 vertical power grip) or 6 fps continuous shooting for up to 100 shots at full 12.3 MP resolution Faster start up, shorter shutter lag and viewfinder blackout versus the Nikon D200 Nikon's new Scene Recognition System incorporated in the Nikon D300 and the Nikon D3 digital SLR advances the use of Nikon’s acclaimed 1,005-segment sensor to recognize colors and light patterns that help the camera determine the subject and the type of scene being photographed, before a picture is taken. This information is used to improve the accuracy of autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance functions in the D300. New Scene Recognition System (SRS) provides for improved Color Matrix Metering II, White Balance and AF performance:
Leveraging data provided by their 1,005-pixel RGB Matrix Meter, Nikon’s new SRS provides more precise subject identification, optimizing autofocus, exposure and white balance detection. The system uses data from the 1,005-segment RGB sensor to track a moving subject along the plane of direction within the frame. Complementing the AF sensor data with the subject tracking data calculated from the RGB sensor makes it possible for the D300 to select focus with great speed and precision. Improved subject identification performance: information from the 1,005-segment RGB sensor is used to identify the background and any human subjects, and contributes to sharp focus by detecting where the subject's face is positioned. Human subjects are given higher priority when using Auto Area A. Enhanced Color Matrix Metering II algorithms: metering data from the 1,005-segment RGB sensor is used to detect the areas of highlights. The range of brightness to be reproduced is calculated from the results of highlight analysis and more precise exposure control can be acheived.
Light source inference uses subject distance information and integrated pattern recognition to optimize auto white balance. New 51-point AF system offers 15 cross-type sensors that maximize the potential of lenses with apertures as small as f/5.6, 3D Focus Tracking, 3 Dynamic AF modes using groups of 51, 21 or 9 points Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 920,000-dot (VGA) resolution, brightness adjustment and a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle and tempered-glass protection makes it possible for even more critical image review Camera shooting information can be displayed on the rear LCD monitor or viewed in the traditional way on the camera's large top LCD panel.
Shooting information, including shutter speed, aperture, the number of exposures remaining, buffer capacity, and AF area mode, is displayed in the monitor when the "Info" (Protect) button is pressed. Liveview: Hand-held shooting mode and Tripod shooting mode with Contrast AF Real-time lateral chromatic aberration compensation and refined high ISO noise reduction Enhanced battery performance from the supplied rechargeable Nikon Li-ion EN-EL3e battery offering the ability to shot almost twice as many images as with the Nikon D200 on a single charge. (Better than D70) Viewfinder with 100% frame coverage and large 0.94 magnification Built-in image-sensor cleaning mechanism for dust-reduction New Picture Control for predictable image finishing optimized to match individual preferences New EXPEED digital image processing concept for faster processing of images Quick response of 0.13 sec. power-up and 45 ms shutter release time lag Magnesium-alloy construction, advanced dust and moisture protection and
durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles Active D-Lighting optimizes tone reproduction in both shadows and highlights Nikon D300 Digital SLR versus D200 side by side major feature comparison Specifications
Nikon D300 Digital SLR
Nikon D200 Digital SLR
Effective Pixels
12.3 million
10.2 million
Image Sensor
CMOS, DX Format; total pixels: 13.1 million
RGB CCD, DX Format; total pixels: 10.92 million
Pixel Pitch 5.49µm (same as the Nikon D2Xs) 6.05µm
Viewfinder Blackout 100ms 105ms
Shutter lag
45ms
50ms
Shutter Unit Rating 150,000 cycles 100,000 cycles
Start Up 0.13 sec 0.15 sec
LCD Monitor
3.0-in., 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide viewing angle, brightness adjustment
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, brightness adjustment
Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3200 equivalent ) in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV plus Lo 1 (ISO 100) and HI 1 (ISO 6400 equivalent)
Refined high ISO noise reduction. The new A/D converter integrated into the image sensor reduces shadow noise
100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV with additional settings up to 1 EV over 1600 (HI 1 is ISO 3200 equivalent)
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
Approx. 100%
Approx. 95%
Nikon Scene Recognition System • Scene Recognition System: (Subject tracking and identification, highlight analysis, light source inference) • Improved subject tracking performance realizes more rapid and accurate focus point selection. • Improved subject identification contributes to more accurate focus lock. • The results of highlight analysis improves exposure control accuracy. • Light source inference uses characteristics extraction and pattern recognition to achieve optimal white balance.
Not available
Metering Type 1005-segment RGB metering sensor improved with new diffraction grating system (directs RGB wavelengths to a finer point for enhanced colour accuracy)
1005-segment RGB Matrix Metering
Exposure Metering System
New Scene Recognition System Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II improved with SRS 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area
Three-mode through-the-lens (TTL) exposure metering 1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame 3) Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area
White Balance and Fine Tuning • Improvements with new Scene Recognition System: Light source inference uses characteristics extraction and pattern recognition.
• A color cast (G-M) option has been added on the Nikon D300 for adjustment on 2 axes
• Fine-tuning steps are now equivalent to 5 mired each (same with bracketing) 10 mired each fine-tune step
Autofocus
• TTL phase detection / Focal plane contrast (in Liveview tripod shooting mode) • 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500 autofocus module; with AF-assist illuminator • Detection range: -1 to +19 EV • Fine AF adjustment possible: 20 non- CPU lenses supported
• TTL phase detection 11 focus points (one cross-type sensor) by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist illuminator • Detection range: -1 to +19 EV
3D Focus Tracking Uses new Scene Recognition System and analysis colour and brightness from data provided by the 1005-segment RGB sensor Not available
Focus Points
• AF51 mode: 51 focus points from which a single area can be selected • AF11 mode: 11 focus points from which a single area can be selected (like Nikon D2Xs) • Liveview: Full screen AF possible in contrast AF mode (tripod mode)
• Normal: 11 areas; single area or group can be selected • Wide: focus area can be selected from 7 areas
AF Area Mode
1) Single point AF
2) Dynamic Area AF
3) Group Dynamic AF Auto Area AF now with primary subject priority
1) Single Area AF
2) Dynamic Area AF
3) Group Dynamic AF
4) Dynamic area AF with closest subject priority
Dust-reduction System
• Mechanical image sensor cleaning unit. • Enhanced weather dust protection and seals (covers have added protection versus D200)
Weather dust seals
Image Quality Settings
• 12-bit NEF (RAW):uncompressed or compressed RAW • 14-bit NEF (RAW):uncompressed or compressed RAW. Images are recorded at a bit-depth of 14 bits, producing files roughly 1.3 times larger than 12-bit files but increasing the color data recorded resulting in smoother tones. Maximum frame advance rate decreases to 2.5 fps. • TIFF (RGB)
• JPEG: Fine, Normal, Basic
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic
• Compressed NEF (RAW): 12-bit compression • JPEG: Fine, Normal, Basic
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG Fine
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG Normal
• NEF (RAW) + JPEG Basic
Image Size • 4,288 x 2,848 [L]
• 3,216 x 2,136 [M]
• 2,144 x 1,424 [S] 3,872 x 2,592 [L]
2,896 x 1,944 [M]
1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Storage Media
CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II), High Speed UDMA compliant, Microdrive
CompactFlash (CF) Card (Type I and II) and Microdrive
Image Processing EXPEED Image Processing • Faster digital signal processing: Contributes to improved Auto White Balance (AWB) performance and real-time lateral chromatic aberration compensation. Approximately 4x faster than the D200 • Improved memory card recording speed: 4x faster than D200 using new UDMA CF cards • Improved USB transfer speed: 2x faster than the D200 • Improved memory card access speed: approximately 2.5x faster than the Nikon D200
Does not support the faster new generation UDMA Compact Flash (CF) memory cards
Active D-Lighting
Yes. Preserves details in shadows and highlights while also maintaining the right level of contrast across the image. Set before taking the picture.
Not available
Liveview Mode (Preview image on rear LCD live)
• Hand-held shooting mode
• Tripod shooting mode with Contrast AF
Not available
HDMI Output
HDMI 1.3a compliant Type A HDMI connector
Not available
In Camera Editing with Retouch Menu
Yes (like Nikon D80, D40x, D40) • D-Lighting
• Red Eye Correction
• Trim
• Monochrome
• Filter Effects
• Color Balance
• Image Overlay (NEF / RAW)
Not available
Auto Exposure Bracketing
2 to 9 exposures in 1/3, 2/3, 3/4 or 1 EV steps
2 to 9 exposures in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Picture Control System
Select and adjust from Picture Control settings:
• Standard
• Neutral
• Vivid
• Monochrome.
Each Picture Control setting can be tweaked for personal preference. Parameters include:
• Quick Adjust: Equal increments of change in sharpness and contrast are applied at the same time. Choose from -2 to +2
• Sharpness: Choose from Auto, or select one of 9 settings (0-9)
• Contrast: Set from Auto, -3 to +3 in one step increments
• Brightness: Settings include
-1, 0, +1
• Saturation: Auto, -3 to +3 in one step increments
• Hue:-3 to +3 in one step
Three Optimize Image Colour Modes I, II, III Mode I - For portraits, renders natural looking skin tones. Bias towards the reds. Can be used with sRGB or Adobe RGB color profiles. Mode II - Provides wider color reproduction range and a wider color gamut. Only with Adobe RGB Mode III - More vivid. Applies to landscapes and scenery. sRGB or Adobe RGB color profiles can be used
Shooting Modes
1) Single frame [S] shooting mode
2) Continuous low speed [CL] shooting mode: 1 to 6 frames per second
3) Continuous high-speed [CH] shooting mode: 6 frames per second (up to 8 fps with MB-D10 power grip and 8x AA batteries or the optional Li-Ion rechargeable EN-EL4a (D2 series)
4) Liveview [LV] mode
5) Self-timer shooting mode
6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode
1) Single frame shooting mode
2) Continuous low speed (CL) shooting mode: 1-4 frames per second
3) Continuous high-speed shooting mode: around 5 frames per second
4) Self-timer shooting mode
5) Mirror-up mode
Custom settings 48 custom settings 45 custom settings
Maximum number of continuous shots (JPEG Large-Fine or NEF/RAW) • Up to 99 shots at 6 frames per sec with 14-bit processing (Jpeg)
• Around 19 images at 6 or 8 fps in NEF/RAW with 12-bit processing
• Around 37 shots at 5 fps (JPEG-Large, Fine)
• Around 22 images at 5 fps in NEF/RAW
Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or ½ EV
Power Source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e Li-ion battery or eight A6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, MB-D200 battery pack (optional) with one or two rechargeable Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion batteries or six AA alkaline (LR6), NiMH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or ZR6 nickel-manganese AA batteries, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
Battery Consumption Approximately twice the number of images can be captured with an EN-EL3e battery compared to the Nikon D200. Improved and better than the Nikon D70s. About 340 shots under normal shooting conditions without using an active VR lens
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in.)
Approx. 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in.)
Weight
Approx. 825 g (1.82 lbs.) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Approx. 830g (1 lb 13 oz) without battery, memory card, body cap, or monitor cover
Optional Accessories
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (stand alone wired), Wireless Transmitter WT-4, DK-21M Magnifying Eyepiece, AC Adapter EH-5a,
Multi-Power Battery pack MB-D200, Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (grip and battery function), Semi-soft case D200, AC Adapter EH-6,
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