Category: Digital SLR Cameras
Pentax have released a firmware update, v1.10, for the Pentax K10D DSLR camera.
The following function has been added in version 1.10
1. Wireless control of external flash through built-in flash.
2. Instantly return to centre AF point by one push of button in AF select mode.
3. Possible to change ISO setting by dial at TV/AV mode.
4. ISO setting change by dial while the ISO setting is being displayed on the LCD by pushing OK button.
5. Green button function in M mode is available at TAv mode (Hyper manual).
6. AV and TV switch by dial at P mode.
7. Instant return to the default value by green button at strobe light compensation.
The following contents have been corrected.
1. In rare case, vertical stripe at long time exposure.
2. Released “B exposure” and show battery empty sign when using B mode.
Website: Pentax K10D v1.10 Firmware Update
Pentax have released a firmware update, v1.10, for the Pentax K10D DSLR camera. The following function has been added in version 1.10 1. Wireless control of external flash through built-in flash. 2. Instantly return to centre AF point by one push of button in AF select mode. 3. Possible to…
Sigma have published two white papers for their new DSLR, the SD14. Available in consumer and technical versions, the white papers describe how the Sigma SD14’s Foveon sensor capture images. Sigma recently announced that the release date of the SD14 was being pushed back to late Feb / early March.
Website: Sigma SD14 White Papers
Sigma have published two white papers for their new DSLR, the SD14. Available in consumer and technical versions, the white papers describe how the Sigma SD14’s Foveon sensor capture images. Sigma recently announced that the release date of the SD14 was being pushed back to late Feb / early March…
Luminous Landscape editor Michael Reichmann reflects on 6 days spent in Marrakech, Morocco, with the Leica M8 digital camera.
“I try not to shoot a new location with any preconceptions. Some people pour over books, trying to learn as much about a place as possible beforehand. I do the opposite. I rarely look at photographs of a place, and only read enough to get the lay of the land. It is usually afterward, if a place really interests me, that I study up on it. In the case of Morocco, and Marrakech in particular, I found that this allowed me to spend the first few days with very fresh eyes. In fact, the best work I did was during the first half of the trip even though I shot more during the second half. I attribute this to what I call, the saturation effect. “
Luminous Landscape editor Michael Reichmann reflects on 6 days spent in Marrakech, Morocco, with the Leica M8 digital camera. “I try not to shoot a new location with any preconceptions. Some people pour over books, trying to learn as much about a place as possible beforehand. I do the opposite…
DCResource have published their review of the Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera.
“The Lumix DMC-L1—Panasonic’s first digital SLR—combines modern technology and classic rangefinder styling into an impressive (but not class leading) package. It has very good photo quality (especially if you shoot in RAW mode), live viewing on its LCD display, generally snappy performance, plenty of manual controls, and the best kit lens on the market. The L1 isn’t without its flaws, though.”
Website: DCResource - Panasonic DMC-L1 Review
DCResource have published their review of the Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR camera. “The Lumix DMC-L1—Panasonic’s first digital SLR—combines modern technology and classic rangefinder styling into an impressive (but not class leading) package. It has very good photo quality (especially if you shoot in RAW mode), live viewing on its LCD display…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the Olympus E-400, the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera.
“The Olympus E-400 is compact (130x91x53 mm) and light (420 g incl. battery). With the introduction of the E400, Olympus has directly upgraded its maximum SLR resolution to 10 Megapixels. The Olympus E400 is one of the few SLR from the 10 Megapixel segment to have a double card slot; one for xD Picture card and one for CompactFlash. Although it has been available for several years, xD’s share of the market just doesn’t seem to want to grow. It still lags behind the Secure Digital card in regard to exchangeability and a lot will need to happen in order to put xD Picture on the map.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Olympus E-400 Review
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DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the Olympus E-400, the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera. “The Olympus E-400 is compact (130x91x53 mm) and light (420 g incl. battery). With the introduction of the E400, Olympus has directly upgraded its maximum SLR resolution to 10 Megapixels. The Olympus E400 is…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing.
“Pentax K10D is a most pleasant camera to work with. It has a professional look and a weatherproof construction, CCD-shift image stabiliser and dust removal, a large and bright viewfinder with exchangeable focusing screen, a very convenient button for instant RAW shooting (.PEF or .DNG), digital preview function, multi exposure and a lot of other goodies. The camera delivers excellent image quality with very low image noise even at ISO 1600 and wide dynamic range thanks to 22-bit A/D conversion. Color reproduction and white balance are both neutral and natural. Its 16-segments evaluating metering is a bit too conservative with highlight subjects and optimum image quality requires a better lens than the standard 18-55 mm zoom. My main concern is the harsh JPEG compression at “Best” quality setting, with almost the same compression ratio as “Better” quality. Unfortunately, Pentax have not fully implemented professional requirements. I miss X-sync terminal for studio flash, selectable options for noise reduction, larger selection of image parameter presets, 100% viewfinder coverage and multiple memories for manually metered white balance. A more user friendly menu system, memorising previous setting, is also desired.”
Website: Digit.no - Pentax K10D Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing. “Pentax K10D is a most pleasant camera to work with. It has a professional look and a…
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing.
“For me personally, the K10D is, technically speaking, a notch above other hobbyist cameras. Its direct competition, the Nikon D80 and the Canon EOS 30D, and to some extent the Sony Alpha, all have their unique advantages. However, if you’re currently buying a camera and you’re not interested in entry level cameras (Canon 400D, Olympus E-400, Nikon D40, Pentax K100D), then the Pentax K10D should be on your shortlist. Weather sealing, good ergonomics, direct access to all main functions via buttons, image stabilisation in the body, (limited) sensor cleaning and almost infinite customisation options are an immense advantage over its competition.”
Website: e-fotografija - Pentax K10D Review
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing. “For me personally, the K10D is, technically speaking, a notch above other hobbyist cameras. Its direct competition…
Pentax USA have just unveiled their latest Rebate offers for their DSLR camera, lens and accessory ranges. You can save up to $200 on a K100d or K110d body, falshgun and lens - the more you buy, the more you save. The rebate offer is valid from January 10, 2007 to March 27, 2007.
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Pentax USA have just unveiled their latest Rebate offers for their DSLR camera, lens and accessory ranges. You can save up to $200 on a K100d or K110d body, falshgun and lens - the more you buy, the more you save. The rebate offer is valid from January 10, 200…
Megapixel.net have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing.
“The Pentax K10D is well-designed and this comes through very quickly when the camera is in hand. Controls are intelligently laid out, their position intuitive. In addition, the K10D is extremely capable. It is equipped with all the basic modes and adds a couple of interesting modes. The K10D has all the functions one expects from a high-end SLR: it can be user-customized for many functions, it has built-in stabilization that allows it to stabilize any Pentax lens; and it also provides a wide range of sensitivities, even yielding useable images at the highest part of that range. To boot, it is dust and moisture resistant, a claim few others can make.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Pentax K10D Review
Megapixel.net have reviewed the Pentax K10D, which offers 10.2 megapixels, shake-reduction, dust removal system, 22-bit colour, three new shooting modes, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 11 point auto-focusing. “The Pentax K10D is well-designed and this comes through very quickly when the camera is in hand. Controls are intelligently laid out…
The new Fujifilm IS-1 is a compact camera with infrared capability, primarily aimed at the law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields. Priced at $899, the Fujifilm IS-1 IS-1 will be available at select authorized dealers in the United States in February 2007. There are no plans as yet to release the Fujifilm IS-1 in the UK.
Fujifilm USA Press Release
VALHALLA, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Fujifilm continues to lead in the area of alternative light photography with today’s announcement of the IS-1 digital camera, Fujifilm’s latest model for capturing images in the infrared light spectrum. The Fujifilm IS-1 was developed for use in the law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields and is a follow-up model to the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR D-SLR. Like the FinePix S3 Pro UVIR, the Fujifilm IS-1 will help law enforcement officers solve crimes by capturing evidence not easily seen by the human eye. It can be used in both the visible and infrared light spectrums, making the evidence-gathering process more efficient and accurate.
The new Fujifilm IS-1 is a compact camera with infrared capability, primarily aimed at the law enforcement, medical/dental and science fields. Priced at $899, the Fujifilm IS-1 IS-1 will be available at select authorized dealers in the United States in February 2007. There are no plans as yet to release…
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“The Nikon D40 DSLR is an affordable Family DSLR that gives excellent image quality and provides an easy step up from point-and-shoot (P&S) digital cameras. Photographers tired of the limitations (especially low-light) of P&S digital cameras will welcome this compact and lightweight DSLR with the performance and responsiveness characteristic of much more expensive digital SLRs.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon D40 Review
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DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “The Nikon D40 DSLR is an affordable Family DSLR that gives excellent image quality and provides an easy step up from point-and-shoot (P&S) digital cameras. Photographers tired of the limitations (especially low-light) of P&S digital cameras…
Megapixel.net have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“By any measure, the Nikon D40 is an excellent deal. It may not have the highest resolution available in a digital camera, but the image size it produces is more than enough to make excellent prints up to 10 x 6.6 inches (25 x 16 cm) at 300 dpi. And, while the D40 has some restrictions when it comes to the AF lenses that can be used with it, it still represents an excellent opportunity to jump to a digital SLR.”
Website: Megapixel.net - Nikon D40 Review
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Megapixel.net have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “By any measure, the Nikon D40 is an excellent deal. It may not have the highest resolution available in a digital camera, but the image size it produces is more than enough to make excellent prints…
DPReview have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“The D40 is perhaps one of Nikon’s most important digital SLRs. It’s certainly their smallest and lightest, their most affordable and ships with a fairly decent kit lens too. But noteworthy is the fact that it’s their first digital SLR not to provide Auto Focus to their large range of lenses which do not have built-in AF motors. This was a move which in the grand scheme of things was not unexpected and although disappointing to some is unlikely to be of too much consequence for the average D40 buyer.”
Website: DPReview - Nikon D40 Review
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DPReview have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “The D40 is perhaps one of Nikon’s most important digital SLRs. It’s certainly their smallest and lightest, their most affordable and ships with a fairly decent kit lens too. But noteworthy is the fact that it’s…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
Website: Digit.no - Nikon D80 Review
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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. Website: Digit.no - Nikon D80 Review Website: Read our Nikon D80 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Pentax have released a new firmware update for six of their DSLR cameras, including the Pentax K100D (pictured) which expands support for additional SDHC memory cards. The six models are: K100D, K110D, *ist DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DL and *ist DS.
Website: Pentax Download Page
Pentax have released a new firmware update for six of their DSLR cameras, including the Pentax K100D (pictured) which expands support for additional SDHC memory cards. The six models are: K100D, K110D, *ist DL2, *ist DS2, *ist DL and *ist DS. Website: Pentax Download Page
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.6) for the EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR.
It fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera does not detect the capacity correctly when high-capacity recording media are initialized.
a) SDHC cards with capacities exceeding 2GB (e.g., 4GB, 8GB) are now supported.
b) The phenomenon wherein the camera cannot correctly detect the capacity of CF cards with capacities exceeding 8GB (e.g., 12GB, 16GB) correctly when they are initialized has been corrected.
Website: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Firmware 1.1.6
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.6) for the EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR. It fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera does not detect the capacity correctly when high-capacity recording media are initialized. a) SDHC cards with capacities exceeding 2GB (e.g., 4GB, 8GB) are now supported. b) The phenomenon…
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.2.6) for the EOS-1D Mark II DSLR.
It fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera does not detect the capacity correctly when high-capacity recording media are initialized.
a) SDHC cards with capacities exceeding 2GB (e.g., 4GB, 8GB) are now supported.
b) The phenomenon wherein the camera cannot correctly detect the capacity of CF cards with capacities exceeding 8GB (e.g., 12GB, 16GB) correctly when they are initialized has been corrected.
Website: Canon EOS-1D Mark II Firmware 1.2.6
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.2.6) for the EOS-1D Mark II DSLR. It fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera does not detect the capacity correctly when high-capacity recording media are initialized. a) SDHC cards with capacities exceeding 2GB (e.g., 4GB, 8GB) are now supported. b) The phenomenon…
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.2) for the EOS-1D Mark II N DSLR.
It fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera does not detect the capacity correctly when high-capacity recording media are initialized.
a) SDHC cards with capacities exceeding 2GB (e.g., 4GB, 8GB) are now supported.
b) The phenomenon wherein the camera cannot correctly detect the capacity of CF cards with capacities exceeding 8GB (e.g., 12GB, 16GB) correctly when they are initialized has been corrected.
Canon have released a new firmware update (version 1.1.2) for the EOS-1D Mark II N DSLR. It fixes the phenomenon wherein the camera does not detect the capacity correctly when high-capacity recording media are initialized. a) SDHC cards with capacities exceeding 2GB (e.g., 4GB, 8GB) are now supported. b) The…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera.
“If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting until you could afford a real Nikon DSLR, your time have come at last: While geared for the entry-level market the D40 packs enough features into its diminutive frame to keep serious enthusiasts interested as well. It’s also the smallest and lightest Nikon DSLR to date, so the point & shoot photographer looking to move up to a real SLR, can do so without having to put up with the heft and bulk that the genre usually dictates. And like all consumer SLRs on the market, you can still point & shoot.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon D40 Review
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Imaging Resource have published their review of the new Nikon D40 entry level DSLR camera. “If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting until you could afford a real Nikon DSLR, your time have come at last: While geared for the entry-level market the D40 packs enough features into its…
Digital Outback Photo have published a field report of the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera by Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker.
“10 Megapixels are at the lower end of what I would call professional resolution. 3935 pixels on the long image side seem a bit low when you consider making really large prints which may require 7000 or even 10000 pixels. But it is stunning how much interpolation these Leica files can take. I have yet to try a 44x60” output but the first 24x36 inch Leica print from my HP Designjet looks just great!”
Digital Outback Photo have published a field report of the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera by Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker. “10 Megapixels are at the lower end of what I would call professional resolution. 3935 pixels on the long image side seem a bit low when you consider making really…