Aug 20, 2007 06:59 PM
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III: 21 Megapixel



Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 20 August, 2007: Canon raises the stakes in the professional photography market with the launch of the 21 Megapixel, 5 frame per second EOS-1Ds Mark III. Delivering 14-bit depth resolution from a newly developed 35mm full frame CMOS sensor, Canon’s new flagship digital SLR produces files that convert to over 100MB uncompressed 16-bit TIFF, setting a new benchmark in image resolution and sharpness for 35mm-format digital photography.

As well as producing outstanding colour rendition, Dual DIGIC III processors drive 5 fps continuous shooting for up to 56 Large JPEGs (12 RAW) – unrivalled by any other camera at this resolution. This capacity to shoot such large images uninterrupted is regarded as a big driver in switching studio photographers to the EOS platform.

The EOS-1Ds Mark III inherits the new technology platform introduced earlier this year in the EOS-1D Mark III, including 63-zone exposure metering, 19 cross-type auto focus system, a 3.0” LCD with Live View mode and EOS Integrated Cleaning System. The Highlight Tone Priority function expands dynamic range for more depth and detail in bright areas. The launch is supported with the announcement of Canon’s new ultra wide-angle lens, the Lens 2.

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Aug 20, 2007 06:52 PM
Canon EOS 40D

"The EOS 40D represents an important step in the development of EOS for the advanced amateur market. It incorporates many of the technologies pioneered in our latest EOS-1 series cameras," said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. "For digital photographers, the benefits of upgrading to the EOS 40D are real and significant. For analogue SLR users, there’s never been a more compelling reason to make the switch."

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Aug 17, 2007 06:44 PM
Design Session



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Aug 09, 2007 06:12 PM
Samsung NV11 Review at Unbeatable
Source: unbeatable.co.uk

Unbeatable has a review of the Samsung NV11: "Image quality is very good with the lens ensuring that they are focused from corner to corner and detail is brilliant, thanks to the 10.1 MP sensor which also ensures that colour reproduction is very natural and bright. The touch screen interface proves to be very successful and very easy to use which also describes the camera as a whole. Images were good at ISO 100 & 200 but when we assessed the images taken at ISO 800 and higher we found that they had high levels of image noise and were unfortunately unusable. ... The Samsung NV11 has great features and is excellent value for money."

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Aug 09, 2007 06:10 PM
Olympus EVOLT E-510 Review at DigitalCamerInfo
Source: digitalcamerainfo.com


DigitalCameraInfo has a review of the Olympus EVOLT E-510: "The E-510 is very similar to its competition in many ways, but it really distinguishes itself with the live-view LCD screen. This feature attracts consumers who are used to shooting with the live-view LCD on compact digital cameras and miss that feature on most DSLRs. Few DSLRs have it and Olympus was the first to introduce it on the E-330. The Olympus E-510’s live-view LCD is still flawed, though. The view blacks out so the mirror box can flip and allow the auto focus system to work: this all adds a second or two to the total time it takes to snap a picture. It really is faster to snap a picture on most live view compact digital cameras than on the E-510, so why even have a DSLR?"

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Aug 07, 2007 08:13 AM
Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review at Megapixel
Source: megapixel.net

Megapixel has a review of the Canon PowerShot S5 IS:"The Canon PowerShot S5 IS is a camera designed for advanced amateurs, and some time is required to tame it and obtain the highest image quality. Nevertheless, it would appear that the 8-megapixel resolution seems to be at the limit of what the lens can support, and with wide angle shots it is not unusual for images to require some post capture sharpening. Similarly, noise is a factor and the S5 IS produces its highest image quality if sensitivity is kept to a maximum of 200 ISO."

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Aug 05, 2007 10:36 PM
Digital camera market grows 27%, DSLRs up 75%
Source: dpreview.com

"According to data from CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) digital camera shipments by CIPA members (the majority of digital camera manufacturers) are up 27% overall in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. The largest growth coming from DSLRs, a total of 3.5 million units, up some 75% compared to the first half of last year. Despite strong growth price pressures mean that growth by value is less at around 11% for a total of $5.9 billion."

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Aug 04, 2007 05:17 AM
Green Challenge - Make a Difference



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Aug 02, 2007 05:38 PM
Canon EOS 1D Mark III Review at The Digital Picture
Source: the-digital-picture.com

The Digital Picture has a review of the Canon EOS 1D Mark III: "My only reservation with this model is the poor AI Servo AF accuracy under the narrow set of circumstances described earlier - and I'm sure Canon is researching this issue. Otherwise, the Canon EOS 1D Mark III is a big hit. The 1D3, along with an impressive range of available lenses and accessories, is an especially appealing body for sports, photojournalism, wildlife, weddings and other low light photography. At this moment, my primary camera will remain the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II only because of its higher resolution full frame sensor. But, I'm waiting anxiously for a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III that incorporates the same improvements."

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Aug 02, 2007 05:36 PM
Leica M8 Review at DPReview
Source: dpreview.com

DPReview has a review of the Leica M8:"I'm mostly disappointed because of the wide difference between the quality of the output image (at a pixel level) between JPEG's created in-camera and RAW converted using either Capture One or Adobe Camera RAW (or pretty much any other third party converter). The image processor (specifically the demosaicing, sharpening and low pass algorithms) exhibit some 'roughness' which we wouldn't expect to see in 2007, there must be plenty of off-the-shelf engines which can do a better job. ... I have to admit that I've been turned, from a skeptic to a believer, certainly the M8 isn't a camera everyone is going to afford, but a rangefinder is certainly something any 'serious' photographer should try at some point in their life. It's changed the way I shoot, I've found myself going back to manual focus more even when I use DSLR's and being more selective about lenses and depth of field, and more creative in my framing. My advice on the M8 would be, if you can afford to then get one, be aware of its limitations, shoot RAW and rediscover 'capturing moments'."

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