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Pentax K-7 Silver Limited Edition DSLR hits Japan

Chris Davies, Feb 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Pentax have outed a special, limited edition silver version of their K-7 DSLR, and it's quite the looker. Like the original Pentax K-7 this new model has a 14.6-megapixel sensor, 1,536 x 1,024 30fps video recording and an HDMI output; it also gets an an exclusive "golden section ratio" focusing screen and a specially toughened glass cover for the LCD preview display. Read The Full Story

Sony PMA 2010 Alpha concepts outed

Chris Davies, Feb 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Sony have brought along a raft of concept cameras to PMA 2010 this week, including a new hybrid - in the manner of Micro Four Thirds shooters - that has a CyberShot-sized body but interchangeable lenses, an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and full AVCHD video recording. They're also showing off a mid-range concept replacement for the α700 together with several new lenses including a Super Telephoto Lens (500mm F4 G). Read The Full Story

Canon Rebel T2i DSLR gets official

Chris Davies, Feb 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

Canon have outed their latest digital camera, the Canon Rebel T2i DSLR, the new flagship of their Rebel range. An 18.7-megapixel CMOS shooter with Full HD 1080p 30fps video capture, the Rebel T2i supports ISO ranges from 100 to 6400 and has a 63-zone Dual Layer Metering System together with Canon's DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor. Read The Full Story

Mamiya DM22 and DM28 DSLRs: sub-$10k “entry-level”

Chris Davies, Oct 21st 2009 Discuss [1]

Double-take time again, when a press release drops happily proclaiming "digital camera for under $10k", but when the manufacturer is Mamiya and the DSLR is the Mamiya DM22 you know you're onto something special. Hot on the heels of their DM33 and DM56 cameras comes an "entry level" model, packing 22-megapixels, a vast 48 x 36mm sensor and an ISO range of 25 - 400. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV DSLR totes 16MP, 1080p video & crazy ISO range

Chris Davies, Oct 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Canon's latest DSLR, the EOS-1D Mark IV, has emerged, and it's got the Nikon D3S firmly in its sights. The EOS-1D Mark IV packs a 16-megapixel sensor, 45-point autofocus system, 10fps continuous shooting and 1080p Full HD video recording, together with not one but two of the company's DIGIC 4 imaging processors. Like Nikon, too, Canon are waxing about their ISO range: the Mark IV boasts up to 102,400 ISO, though it's more usually found playing in the 100 to 12,800 bracket. Read The Full Story

Nikon D3S DSLR is new FX-format flagship

Chris Davies, Oct 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Nikon have outed their latest DSLR, the Nikon D3S, described as their FX-format flagship and packing a new CMOS 12.1-megapixel sensor. The D3S can shoot 720p HD video at 30fps and boasts a broad 200 to 12,800 ISO range (extendable to 102,400, in fact). LetsGoDigital have already played with it in the wild, and they're particularly impressed with the new 51-point AF system and the ability to grab screenshots from video clips as stills, all on-device. Read The Full Story

Nikon D3s DSLR with 1080p and ISO 200-12,800 tipped for October 15th

Chris Davies, Sep 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

If you're not impressed by the Canon EOS 7D's high-def performance, then how about an 1080p Nikon? According to Nikon Rumors, there's a 99-percent chance that the company will announce the Nikon D3s on October 15th. The new D3s, they claim, will offer not only 1080p Full HD video capture but 14fps continuous still shooting. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 7D HD video performance tested: awesome results [Video]

Chris Davies, Sep 28th 2009 Discuss [4]

Lurking in among the lenses, mattebox, external microphone and video viewfinder is Dan Chung's Canon EOS 7D, while after the cut you can see the HD video he shot around an hour after picking the new uber-DSLR up from his local store. Filmed in low light at 1600 to 6400 ISO, it's left Chung - and us - mightily impressed at the EOS 7D's abilities. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Pentax K-x entry-level DSLR: $650 for 12.4MP and 720p

Chris Davies, Sep 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

Pentax have outed their latest entry-level DSLR, the Pentax K-x, complete with a 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.7-inch LCD with Live View and a very attractive base price of just $649.95. That gets you the K-x and a bundled DA L 18-55mm lens, together with 720p HD video recording and image stabilization. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS 7D DSLR gets official: $1.7k from September

Chris Davies, Sep 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

Only yesterday we were picking through specifications of the Canon EOS 7D, crossing our fingers that the new DSLR would drop sooner rather than later. Now Canon have made their latest digital camera official, and as expected it's an 18-megapixel monster complete with 8fps continuous shooting, the company's latest APS-C CMOS sensor, and Full HD 1080p video capture at 24p, 25p or 30p. Read The Full Story

Leica S2 DSLR priced: $26k for body-only; lenses from $5k

Chris Davies, Jul 30th 2009 Discuss [2]

It's turning into quite the day of DSLRs, but if you thought Nikon's $1800 D300S was expensive, how about a Leica that starts at over $26k? The company have announced pricing for their 2009 S-System line-up, and as you might expect for a 37.5-megapixel DSLR body it's a costly prospect. Leica will make two versions of the S-System body, the standard S2 and the S2-P which adds a sapphire glass display and "Platinum Service" support package. Read The Full Story

Nikon D3000 entry-level DSLR with tutoring Guide mode

Chris Davies, Jul 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's not just Nikon's flagship D300S new today; the company has also unveiled an entry-level DSLR, the Nikon D3000, aimed at getting new photographers addicted. The 10.2-megapixel camera uses an 11-point autofocus system, DX-format sensor and EXPEED image processing, but the most interesting feature for beginners will be the Guide mode. Not just an automatic setup, Guide mode promises to explain why different settings should be chosen; yes, that's right, it's a teacher trapped inside your DSLR. Read The Full Story