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Vincent Laforent’s REVERIE, shot with Canon EOS 5D Mark II is up

Daniel Lim, Sep 22nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Quarter of million hits and over 500 comments for a personal blog in a short two days is impressive. All these excitement and fuss just waiting to see an amateur videographer’s footage, taken with a $2,700 Digital SLR camera in video capture option; Is it crazy or what? See our previous cover here. So the highly anticipated short film, titled REVERIE is finally out, see it for yourself. Don’t miss it if you are a Digital SLR fan, because the lenses used to produce the film cost about $20,000! Read The Full Story

Leak of Leica S System, 13 images with S2 Digital SLR and Lenses

Daniel Lim, Sep 22nd 2008 Discuss [0]

If you can’t wait for the formal announcement (expect anytimenow), here’s another leak with good-looking Leica S2 37MP Digital SLR gallery and lenses, 13 of them. Enjoys! Read The Full Story

Leica to release new S Digital SLR System, packs 35MP S2 DSLR with nine new lenses to come

Daniel Lim, Sep 22nd 2008 Discuss [0]

You would think Leica has done with Photokina with announcements of Rangefinder M8.2 and couple of P&S, not so. Leica biggest announcement is yet to come! Perhaps the best kept recent news from the Photokina 2008, Leica is about to release an unexpected Leica S system- First with S2 DSLR packs a whopping 30mm x 45mm 37MP image sensor, which is 56 percent bigger than DSLR 35mm full frame sensor. Read The Full Story

New Pentax DSLR known as K2000, bundled an external flash

Daniel Lim, Sep 22nd 2008 Discuss [0]

The formerly leaked Pentax K-M is formally introduced in US as K2000, an entry level Digital SLR with rather bizarre bundles – kit with an external flash on a built in flash body. Who cares as long as it’s affordable right? The Pentax K2000 features a 10.2-megapixel APS-C CCD, 2.7-inch QVGA screen, in-body Dust Removal and Shake Reduction in compact and lightweight stainless steel chassis. Liveview and video mode are not featured in this entry-level model. Read The Full Story

Small taste of Olympus new E-system, Four Thirds-compliant Digital SLR camera

Daniel Lim, Sep 22nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Schedule to launch at Photokina is Olympus’s concept Digital SLR featuring the company’s joint ventured Four Thirds System with Panasonic. Few details are available at the moment, but the new body will sport a new light weight and designed E-system with mid-level features set - 11-point autofocus system, 5 stops in-body image stabilization, rotated LCD monitor, high-speed contrast detection autofocus system, face detection function, Shadow Adjustment Technology and supports highest shutter speed up to 1/8000s. The un-named Digital SLR will be Official introduced in the first quarter of 2009.

Canon 5D Mark II video capture is comparable to $500K pro video equipment?

Daniel Lim, Sep 21st 2008 Discuss [55]

We told you the video feature on Digital SLR is the next big thing in digital SLR camera industry, and we are not far off. Vincent Laforet, an international acclaimed photographer from New York, which also the Pulitzer winner has published a short review of Canon EOS 5D Mark II video aspect on his personal blog and a commercial-grade film is forthcoming. Read The Full Story

Say goodbye to dust bunnies – New Delkin’s SensorSafe Wands and improved SensorVac

Daniel Lim, Sep 20th 2008 Discuss [0]

If Jay Leno were to J-walking the topic of sensor dust to Digital SLR owners, I wouldn’t be surprised to see majority of Digital SLR owners have no clue on sensor dust or how to clean one. Photographers refuse to clean their own sensor for one reason- the fear of scratching the sensor. Most of them do not realize there is a glass filter on top of the sensor; the cleaning solution is not directly applied on sensor surface. At often, a simple blow with Rocket blower would take care of the problem. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 5D Mark II High ISO images samples

Daniel Lim, Sep 18th 2008 Discuss [5]

You’ve seen the video clips samples and probably anxious to see how the 21.MP 5d Mark hangs on High ISO department before putting the deposit. A Norwegian photographer has posted three high ISO samples from the 5D mark II with the magic values 3200, 6400 and 12800 I thought it worth looking. I would say the noise level at ISO 3200 looks equal or better than my Mark II N at ISO 400 in average days. That’s about 3 stops better! and if the original 5D was 2 stops better than Mark II N... well, you do the math! Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 5D Mark II sample video clips

Daniel Lim, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [18]

Ask any photographer wannabe about the video capture feature in their precious Digital SLR, chances are they hate it or prefer other improvement rather than motion capture in their still image camera. Like it or not, this video thing is the next core feature for Digital SLR; future releases without the video gimmick would be considering a step down or fall short of expectation. Read The Full Story

Canon 5D mark II is finally here – The wait is over

Daniel Lim, Sep 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

With rumors of Canon 5D replacement imminent release circulating for nearly a year, the long awaited and overdue 5D successor has finally made its appearance- and it has given Canon a lot more ammunition in its DSLR war against Nikon. Armed with newest Canon’s in-house development Digic IV image processor, the EOS 5D Mark II sports a 21 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor and features full 1080p HD movie mode, 3.9 frames per second, 9 AF points + 6 AF assist area Auto Focus system, high resolution 3.0" 920k dot LCD monitor with live view, new battery and battery grip, integrated cleaning system and can shoot up to ISO sensitive of 256,000. The Canon EOS 5D mark II is slated to ship by the end of November 2008 at $2699. Read The Full Story

SONY Alpha 700 gets Firmware update, V4 and software application

Daniel Lim, Sep 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

When Sony first launched the 12MP A700 Digital SLR, the high ISO noise level was criticized by the Alpha fans. It has improved significantly thanks to the manufacturer’s continuing effort and commitment via firmware updates. Today, they have released yet another major firmware and software updates to improve and add number of changes to the A700. Read The Full Story

Delkin’s Pop-Up Shade protects and shades your DSLR’s LCD display

Daniel Lim, Sep 16th 2008 Discuss [0]

Friend of mine recently broke his Canon’s 30D LCD screen on his way to the Grant Canyon. 3 days shooting without chimping wasn't the issue, but a costly repair of $331 got him thinking about having a protective LCD screen on next trip. Here’s a neat accessory for Nikonians and Canonians looking for a rugged pop-up shades to protect their costly Digital SLR. Delkin has expanded its line of protective Pop-Up shades for Nikon D3, D300, D60 and Canon Rebel XSi. A universal model also available for compact cameras with LCD monitor with 2.7-inch or 2.8-inch screen size.

The Delkin’s shade cover is easily attached to digital cameras, and lifted up to shade the LCD for improved visibility when the camera is used in bright light. The Professional shades is retailed at $39,99 while the standard and Universal models is $29,99 and $19,99.