It has only been about four months since Nikon introduced the entry-level D40 digital SLR. But Nikon’s updating it anyway with the new D40x. Differences: 6-megapixel to 10.2-megapixel Range of ISO setting starts at 100 instead of 200 2.5fps to 3fps 1/200 flash sync speed, down from 1/500 Looks like the slightly higher price than D40 won’t get you much of [...]
Continue reading...1. March 2007
Group shots… More often than not, one person would ruin the photo by blinking or squinting. A good way to solve this is to get the group to close their eyes for about three seconds before taking the shot. Still, no guarantees. But that might soon become a thing of the past, as Canon is currently [...]
Continue reading...25. February 2007
Canon has announced its latest professional DSLR body, the Canon EOS-1D Mark III. Not only is it Canon’s first DSLR with live-view LCD, it is also capable of bursting 10 whooping frames per second. That’s the fastest ever on a DSLR! Canon claims that its new sensor is their most light-sensitive ever, reaching up to [...]
Continue reading...20. February 2007
Looking for a digital camera at a steal price? How does a Samsung S800 8.1-megapixel at US$99.94 from Amazon sounds? The list price for the Samsung S800 is $299.99, so you are looking at a saving of $200.05! 8-Megapixel CCD sensor 3x optical zoom 2.4-inch TFT LCD MPEG4 video recording at 30fps Runs on 2xAA batteries Silver in color
Continue reading...12. February 2007
The new Samsung L77 may not be the slimmest digital camera ever, but among the 7-megapixel ones, it is. If a slim and feature-packed camera is what you are looking for, watch out for this one. Features: 7x optical zoom Dimensions: 94mm x 57mm x 21mm 2.5″ (230,000 pixels) TFT LCD Samsung’s advanced shake reduction (akin to ISO boosting methods, [...]
Continue reading...4. February 2007
The MicroHDTV from Fraunhofer Institute in Germany measures at merely 1.5 x 3 inches, while delivering HD (1920×1080) resolution videos. It’s like spycams going HD. The camcorder could also prove useful for replacing current security cameras that struggle to capture face details. Who knows, it could make it into cellphones in the future too. Sensor: 2/3″ [...]
Continue reading...29. January 2007
The newly announced Olympus SP-550 UZ seems to be all set to kick some digital camera butt. On paper, the specifications look really impressive: 7.1-megapixel. 18x optical zoom, 28-504mm (35mm equivalent). 28mm is GREAT on the wide end (for a digicam class camera) and 504mm is long enough for most applications. Dual-Image Stablization, high ISO (up to 6,400!) [...]
Continue reading...26. January 2007
Pentax M30 and T30 are Pentax’s new digital point-and-shoot cameras. Both sport pretty nifty features that makes them worth considering over the rest. Face recognition – The camera attempts to find your subjects’ faces and exposes them properly. This makes getting nice clear shots of your friends and family’s faces easier. High ISO Digital Shake Reduction – [...]
Continue reading...22. January 2007
Whoopsy! Looks like someone over at Canon Hong Kong exposed a little secret of theirs by showing a link on their website pointing to an EOS 40D. The page has since been taken down. Hardly surprising to fellow shutterbugs though, as the EOS 30D has been out for almost a year. Of course, we can’t predict [...]
Continue reading...16. November 2006
Taking over Nikon D50’s spot as the Nikon entry-level digital SLR is the new 6-megapixel Nikon D40. Looks like the rumors were real! Compact, good list of features and with a bargain price tag, the D40 seems perfect for amateurs looking to step up into DSLR photography. Nikon D40 Nikon D50 3 autofocus points 5 autofocus points ISO 200-3200 ISO 200-1600 Auto ISO [...]
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7. March 2007
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