Sunday, November 30, 2008

We’ve just published sample photos taken with a production version of the brand new Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR camera. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is the world’s first DSLR camera that can shoot full High Definition video. There are 40 full-sized JPEGs and 6 RAWs for you to download. Our full Canon EOS 5D Mark II review is now available.

Website: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Photos

Friday, November 28, 2008

The new Nikon D3x DSLR has appeared in the latest issue of Nikon’s own Pro magazine. Gadget website Engadget has published scanned pages with details of the successor to the D3 (pictured). The Nikon D3x is a full-frame, 24.5 megapixel DSLR camera that offers 5fps continuous shooting (or 7fps at 10 megapixels), a 3 inch LCD screen with 922k dots, ISO range of 50-6400, 16-bi EXPEED image processor, new Extra High D-lighting setting, Live View shooting mode and a 51 point autofocus system. There’s no mention of the Nikon D3x’s price, launch date or if it features a HD video mode to match its natural rival, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Website: Engadget - Nikon outs D3x in own Pro magazine

Panasonic will be releasing a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 compact camera on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance.

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Leica are offering a massive $1500 rebate on the M8 digital camera. Valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009, Leica are also offering $300 off a new M-Lens (excluding the 50mm/f0.95, 21mm/f1.4, 24mm/f1.4 and 24mm/f3.8). The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered.

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Leica are offering a $150 rebate on the D-LUX 4 digital compact camera, and $100 off the C-LUX 3. This mail-in rebate offer is valid in the US and Canada until January 1st 2009. The rebates will be processed 6 to 8 weeks after the product has been registered. Also the warranty on the D-LUX 4 and C-LUX has been extended to 3 years.

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The Annabel Williams 2009 Photographic Awards are aimed at all wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographers. There are seven different categories to enter, with the overall winner awarded ‘Annabel Williams Photographer of the Year 2009”. With a total prize fund of more than £10,000, the awards will run until 31st March 2009. The entry fee is £5.00 and you can enter as many categories as you like.

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

The Digital IXUS 870 IS is a brand new addition to Canon’s style-led IXUS camera range (called the SD880 IS Digital ELPH in the USA). Replacing the Digital IXUS 860 IS, the 10 megapixel Canon 870 IS model features a wide-angle (28mm) stabilised 4x optical zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and employs Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor. Priced at $299.99 / £269.99 / €349.99, Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if the Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS / Canon SD880 IS Digital ELPH is worth giving thanks for…

Website: Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS Review

Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.20, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.20 adds a number of new features, including the ability to use the AF target shift function in all shooting modes.

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The Japanase toy company Tomy has unveiled the world’s first digital camera to feature a built-in printer. The 5 megapixel Xiao camera can produce a 2x3 inch print with an adhesive back in 45 seconds. Developed in collaboration with ZINK Imaging, the Xiao looks very much like a run-of-the-mill compact camera that has been literally stuck on top of a small printer, resulting in a product that could just about be described as hand-held. According to The Telegraph, the Tomy Xiao camera will be available in black, magenta and green and will be available in Japan on Friday for 34,800 yen (around £240).

Website: Telegraph.co.uk - Digital camera with built-in printer launched

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The Ansel Adams Gallery has introduced a new range of affordable Archival Replica prints, starting at just $79. “To display an Ansel Adams photograph, people have had three choices until now: an original print made by the artist, Yosemite Special Edition photographs limited to 8 by 10” or fine art posters,” said Matthew Adams of The Ansel Adams Gallery. “These new Archival Replicas expand the selection of his work available to the public in a range of sizes, and do so at affordable prices,” Adams continued. Seven images that Adams created between 1930 and 1955 were chosen for the range, including photographs made in Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Canyon de Chelly, at Point Sur and of the Marin Headlands.

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