Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Review
Update: the following shops have the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD in stock and ready to ship (world-wide availability check at the end of the post): B&H ($1,299, click…
How much detail can you get from an EOS 5D Mark III?
A lot more than you may think, I would say. And not significantly less than what you would get with a Nikon D800. Photographer Ron Martinsen got a brand…
PowerShot D20 Digital Camera in stock at B&H – Limited Quantity
The water and shock-proof PowerShot D20 (with GPS!) is in stock at B&H at limited quantity for $349 (click here). Core specs: 12.1Mp High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor 3.0" Pure Color System LCD…
Powershot G1 X DxO-Mark Scores and Lens Test
DxO Labs just published the measures for Canon's , and the little cam scores good, very good. DxO Labs' interpretation of the scores: You have a reflex-quality sensor in camera…
To Upgrade or Not To Upgrade, part 1: 5D Mark III vs 5D Mark II
VS It's a month and a half that the has been announced, and a lot of people is questioning if they should upgrade from their actual cameras. In this post…
EOS 5D Mark III reviews (and problems) small round-up
I still do not have any significant information (from retailers) about the rumored recall/stock delay of the , while it seems confirmed that new batches of the Mark III have…
Should I return my new EOS 5D Mark III? – (no, you shouldn’t)
This is the main question that's raising among new 5D Mark III owners - together with the question if you should cancel your pre-orders. The answer is: no! First, the…
Canon announces 1D C, C500 and new EF Cinema Lenses
There has been a batch of announcements by Canon in the last hours. The EOS-1D C ('C' for Cinema). Looks like the 1D X, but different specs: Video recording at…
Top Amazon deals: EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS and EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens 40% off
UPDATE: found another two good deals (memory cards): Transcend 64 GB SDXC Flash Memory Card $78.98 instead of $149.99 (-47%) - click here SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash 16GB Memory Card SDCFX-016G-X46 $64.99 instead of $167.99…
More on Canon’s light-leaking issue
The possible light-leaking issue of the is making people curios. And while it is true that if your cam is working as expected (and as it should) with mounted lenses there…
New EOS 60Da For astrophotography available for pre-order
This is breaking news: The new Canon EOS 60Da (the cam for astrophotography) can be pre-ordered at B&H starting from now (click here). Update: Adorama is also accepting pre-orders (click…
Introducing the EOS 60Da DSLR, made for astrophotography
UPDATE: The new Canon EOS 60Da can be pre-ordered at B&H starting from now (click here). There is a new camera by Canon, a modified version of the highly popular . And…
EOS 5D Mark III best DSLR for shooting video (says Gizmodo)
I totally agree with gizmodo, and I add: the EOS 5D Mark III is kicking the Nikon's D800 in the back. :-) It may be that Nikon's D800 is selling better…
EOS 5D Mark III hacked: Anti-aliasing filter removed, more sharpness
This is a hardware hack performed on the EOS 5D Mark III. It voids guaranty and should absolutely be avoided without the necessary technical knowledge. James Miller teared down his…
Comparison: G1X vs 7D – Surprising!
I found an interesting post on dpinterface with an in-depth image comparison between and - two players in different leagues. Lets first see the basic tech specs for…
Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 officially announced & first review
So now it is official. The much awaited Distagon T* 2,8/15 super wide angle lens has been officially announced by Zeiss (product flyer here). Adorama is the first shop I found…
Video High ISO Comparison 5D3 vs 5D2, and more about 5D3’s high ISO settings
There is an interesting video on youtube (user Saika) [via P5D]. It compares two movies both shot with ISO 12800, one with the 5D2 and the other with the 5D3. You…
EOS 5D Mark 3 Full Spec List?
Published on CR: 22.3 Megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor DiG!C 5+ Image Processor ISO 100-25600 (expandable to L:50 H1:51200, H2: 102400 Full HD Movie (ISO 100-12800 (H:25600) High Performance Operation…
ORIGAMI-LENS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t34rG6sgWDE&feature=player_embedded Wonderful where the DIY can bring a Japanese! Watch this video on an "origami-lens". It's wonderful! If you try with a Canon mount, let me know the result! Via…