en Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:34:47 +0800 47 Even if most high dynamic range photos on Flickr make you want to barf, it's still incredibly useful for creating images that match what the naked eye sees. The Ricoh CX1 does HDR images in-camera.It's not the first (a few Pentax DSLRs do it, the K20 and K200) but it may very well be the first point...

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:36:43 +0800 Canon blasted more than a dozen cameras onto the tech world this morning in anticipation of the big PMA (Photo Marketing Association) trade show coming up on March 3, but they're mostly brand spam, with just slight improvements over their predecessors, with nothing notable to report. Except for thi...

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:58:41 +0800 Pentax's K2000's DSLR will now come in a Limited Edition white is like icing on a super delicious cake. The camera will be exactly the same as its old-fangled black predecessor, and will come with custom white-and-black 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses. Considering the real lack of color in the DSLR ca...

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:28:38 +0800 Nikon's highest-end digital SLR cameras just got a new big brother, and his name is D3X. There's no fancy HD video shooting here — just raw, unadulterated power with 24.5 megapixels under the hood of this hefty, $8000 behemoth. And that steep price is just for the body, lenses not included.Aimed squ...

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:00:26 +0800 The long rumored, medium-format-friendly D3x is profiled in detail in an upcoming issue of Nikon Pro, and Nikon Rumors published the pages themselves and a rundown of details, including 5fps 24.5-megapixel shooting, 51-point autofocus and a 922,000-dot LCD screen for Live View. Here's the basic spec...

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:57:05 +0800 The trail of evidence pointing to a D3x unveiling by Nikon next month has gotten pretty solid in the last few weeks. Update: The D3x is on Nikon's site!Besides the firmware for the long-rumored 24-megapixel full-frame DSLR popping up way back in April, Nikon's scheduled several worldwide events for ...

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:43:14 +0800 The Casio Exilim W63CA translates well to cell phonage, rocking familiar camera features such as an 8.1-megapixel sensor, image stabilization, 9-point autofocus, a YouTube video mode, and a wide-angle lens. That's all showing up on a gorgeous, relatively big 3.1-inch 480x800 OLED screen.So sexy its ...

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:17:47 +0800 Talk about superb. The latest on Nikon's long-rumored 24MP D3x DSLR is simply stating: "Went to dinner with Nikon this week. The Nikon D3X is due in December 08" and reiterating that it'll use the same massive full-frame sensor as Sony's A900, as we expected when it first came out, since Nikon has l...

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:00:47 +0800 Those specs include a 10-megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD, plus some added features like a "Super Shake Free" system, Smile Catch, and video recording at your choice of 720 x 400 or 640 x 480. As you can see above, you'll also get a stylish leather texture grip. No word on a p...

]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:13:44 +0800 Owners of the Canon EOS 40D will be interested in this hack which lets the DSLR record video without a cable tether. And here's the video proof for that. The hack involves coding new software that locks up the mirror, which denies the camera the ability to autofocus... but the results speak for them...

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:47:47 +0800 Sigma just announced the DP2 -- same 14 megapixel X3 CMOS sensor only now coupled with Sigma's improved True II image processor and 24.2-mm F2.8 glass equivalent to 41-mm on a 35-mm SLR. No pricing or ship date announced.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:27:58 +0800 This beast, 15.1-megapixel EOS 50D, will get an October 6th release. Not too bad. Waiting doesn't seem like a bad idea now.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:16:35 +0800 Hoorah its here. The D90 sure looks like its really sophisticated. Here are the specs:New 12.3 megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with Integrated Dust Reduction System.Low-noise from ISO 200 to 3200, ISO 6400 available.D-Movie mode records in 320 x 216, 640 x 424 or 1,280 x 720 in AVI forma...

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:35:25 +0800 Not exactly sure on the kind of message that Canon is trying to send out. But this camera is curvy, shiny and has softer colors. It's no optical slouch though, despite its simple looks, with 10-megapixels, 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilization, macro mode, ISO80-1600 (with 3200 scene mode)...

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:54:52 +0800 EOS 50D is official, we can list the specs with certainty: 15.1 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, up to ISO 12800 support, 3.0-inch LCD with face detection Live View, HDMI output, 6.3fps burst mode, and same AF system found in Canon's 40D with new Microadjustment feature. T...

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