Category: Digital SLR Cameras
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
Website: Digit.no - Canon EOS 30D Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. Website: Digit.no - Canon EOS 30D Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
Website: FotoAparat - Olympus E-330 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. Website: FotoAparat - Olympus E-330 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Canon UK Press Release
Canon announces two new promotions available on EOS 350D, 30D and 5D DSLR cameras
Canon is pleased to announce the launch of two promotions available to purchasers of its EOS 350D, 30D and 5D DSLR cameras: the Canon Extra Promotion – a cash back offer on selected lenses and accessories; and the CompactFlash® Promotion - a CF card available, at no additional cost, for new registrants on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY . Both promotions are offered for a limited time. The Canon Extra Promotion rewards purchasers of selected lenses and accessories (that are compatible with Canon’s EOS 350D, EOS 30D or EOS 5D) with cash rebates. The sum of all available rebates is over £800. Products available under the terms of the offer include EF lenses, extenders, a Speedlight flash and binoculars.
Canon UK Press Release Canon announces two new promotions available on EOS 350D, 30D and 5D DSLR cameras Canon is pleased to announce the launch of two promotions available to purchasers of its EOS 350D, 30D and 5D DSLR cameras: the Canon Extra Promotion – a cash back offer on…
DIWA member and Norwegian website digit.no have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera.
Website: digit.no - Olympus E-330 Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website digit.no have reviewed the 7.5 megapixel, live preview Olympus E-330 DSLR camera. Website: digit.no - Olympus E-330 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“Even though the Canon 30D may not exactly be a revolutionary digital SLR camera, and the expectations were somewhat subdued, it is still a truly fantastic camera. The concept was already solid as could be, but with the introduction of the Canon EOS 30D, Canon have once again clearly asserted and strengthened its roots and their position. There are virtually no points that might cause any form of hindrance for the user, which, in our opinion, is an excellent performance indeed. A superb camera!”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Canon EOS 30D Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “Even though the Canon 30D may not exactly be a revolutionary digital SLR camera, and the expectations were somewhat subdued, it is still a truly fantastic camera. The concept was already solid as could be, but…
Bob Atkins has just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“Since the EOS 20D and EOS 30D share the same sensor and same Digic II digital image processing chip, you’d probably expect that they would both show very similar noise levels - and you’d be right. . Apart from very slight differences in exposure and color balance, the noise levels are virtually identical. The Canon DSLRs are known for their low noise levels along with minimal loss of sharpness due to any noise reduction algorithms. Almost any camera can show low noise with aggressive enough noise reduction, but that leads to a significant sharpness loss.”
Website: Bob Atkins - Canon EOS 30D Review
Bob Atkins has just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “Since the EOS 20D and EOS 30D share the same sensor and same Digic II digital image processing chip, you’d probably expect that they would both show very similar noise levels - and you’d be right. …
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
Website: FotoAparat - Canon EOS 30D Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. Website: FotoAparat - Canon EOS 30D Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Olympus have issued technical information about their Live MOS sensor, as used in the E-330 digital SLR camera.
Olympus UK Press Release
The Live MOS Sensor offers image quality comparable to a Full Frame Transfer (FFT) CCD sensor with the low power requirements of a CMOS sensor, and is noteworthy for its high-quality imaging capabilities over an extended period of time. Simplified circuitry that reduces the distance from each photodiode to its corresponding on-chip microlens assures excellent sensitivity and image quality even when light strikes it at a high angle of incidence.
1. Resolution: 7.5 megapixels, with excellent low-light performance characteristics.
2. Grain: low-noise technologies assure reduced graininess.
3. Tonal range: Simplification of the transfer register and other circuitry results in a large photodiode surface area for FFT-CCD-level sensitivity and responsiveness.
4. Low power consumption: Power requirements are approximately half those of FFT-CCD sensors.
5. High speed: Simple circuit structure contributes to faster processing overall.
Olympus have issued technical information about their Live MOS sensor, as used in the E-330 digital SLR camera. Olympus UK Press Release The Live MOS Sensor offers image quality comparable to a Full Frame Transfer (FFT) CCD sensor with the low power requirements of a CMOS sensor, and is noteworthy…
DPReview have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“It wasn’t surprising to see a certain level of disappointment among existing Canon owners in the evolution that is the EOS 30D, I’m sure some were at least expecting a nominal megapixel upgrade as well as the changes included. I happen to agree with many who suggested that the EOS 30D should really have been named the ‘EOS 20D Mark II’.”
Website: DPReview - Canon EOS 30D Review
DPReview have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “It wasn’t surprising to see a certain level of disappointment among existing Canon owners in the evolution that is the EOS 30D, I’m sure some were at least expecting a nominal megapixel upgrade as well as the changes included…
CreativePro have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“For people who own Nikons and want to stay with what they know, the D200 is an exciting release. Great image quality and better overall specs make it a valuable addition to the Nikon product line. If you’re not already a Nikon shooter, then the D200 is a great offering—as long as you’re comfortable with the camera’s controls. Interface affinity is a very subjective thing, and you really must make that call yourself.”
Website: CreativePro - Nikon D200 Review
CreativePro have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “For people who own Nikons and want to stay with what they know, the D200 is an exciting release. Great image quality and better overall specs make it a valuable addition to the Nikon product line. If…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
“The EOS 5D’s images show really excellent definition in the fine details. Some edge enhancement is visible along sharp, strongly contrasting images, but it’s relatively innocuous, is largely invisible and doesn’t seem to lead to loss of significant detail. (Edge enhancement creates the illusion of sharpness by enhancing colors and tones right at the edge of a rapid transition in color or tone.)”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. “The EOS 5D’s images show really excellent definition in the fine details. Some edge enhancement is visible along sharp, strongly contrasting images, but it’s relatively innocuous, is largely invisible and doesn’t seem to lead to…
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
Website: e-fotografija - Canon EOS 30D Review
DIWA member and Slovenian website e-fotografija have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. Website: e-fotografija - Canon EOS 30D Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Complete Digital Photography have published a comparative review of the new Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 30D digital SLR cameras.
“If you’re hoping to find a single characteristic that will make your decision for you, performance is not going to be it. Both cameras power up seemingly instantly, wake from sleep just as quickly, offer speedy burst rates, and excellent file write and read times. If you really want to ensure maximum performance from either camera, it’s worth investing in speedier flash cards, as these will make a difference. Overall, though, you’ll find both cameras very responsive.”
Website: Complete Digital Photography - Nikon D200 vs Canon EOS 30D Review
Complete Digital Photography have published a comparative review of the new Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 30D digital SLR cameras. “If you’re hoping to find a single characteristic that will make your decision for you, performance is not going to be it. Both cameras power up seemingly instantly, wake from…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design.
“Finally Olympus has come up with a product that can take on the likes of the Canon EOS 350D, Nikon D50 and Pentax *ist DL. The E-500, launched at the end of last year, is a conventionally-styled lightweight and relatively compact D-SLR which offers all the advantages of the 4/3 system at a price of just £549 including a 14-45mm standard zoom lens. With 8MP performance and a wide range of manual and creative options available, it is aimed squarely at the amateur/hobbyist end of the market.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design. “Finally Olympus has come up with a product that can take on the likes of the Canon EOS 350D, Nikon D50 and Pentax *ist DL. The…
Olympus have released a new firmware update, version 1.2, for the E-500 digital SLR.
Version 1.2 includes the following improvements:
1) AEL/AFL Button <> One-touch WB button
A menu function is added for exchanging AEL/AFL button and One-touch WB button.
2) Improve the precision of exposure by built-in flash
Exposure level of built-in flash with the combination of some of lenses* is improved.
*) Sigma Corp. Four-Thirds lenses (18-50mm F3.5- 5.6 DC,18-125mm F3.5-5.6 DC, 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC)
Website: Olympus E-500 Firmware Update v1.2
Olympus have released a new firmware update, version 1.2, for the E-500 digital SLR. Version 1.2 includes the following improvements: 1) AEL/AFL Button <> One-touch WB button A menu function is added for exchanging AEL/AFL button and One-touch WB button. 2) Improve the precision of exposure by built-in flash Exposure…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon is offering, for a limited time only, £200 cash back to purchasers of the Canon EOS 5D. The ground-breaking EOS 5D is a full frame 12.8 Megapixel digital SLR in a compact, lightweight body. Customers who purchase the camera between 21 February and 30 June 2006 are entitled to the £200 rebate. The offer can be redeemed by sending a completed application form, along with the barcode and purchase receipt, to the Canon EOS 5D Promotion Centre. A sticker on the box of the camera will direct purchasers to a website that supplies full details of the cash back offer, including the Promotion Centre address, downloadable application form and the Terms and Conditions that apply to the offer.
Canon UK Press Release Canon is offering, for a limited time only, £200 cash back to purchasers of the Canon EOS 5D. The ground-breaking EOS 5D is a full frame 12.8 Megapixel digital SLR in a compact, lightweight body. Customers who purchase the camera between 21 February and 30 June…
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.05, for their 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
This firmware update incorporates the following improvements:
1. Fixes the phenomenon where the images are monochrome.
2. Fixes the phenomenon where the shutter cannot be released when using the EOS 5D + EF85mm F1.2L + Speedlite580EX. (*)
*: For EOS 5D units that contain 1 in the fifth digit of the body number (e.g., XXXX1XXXXX), the correction will not be reflected even if the firmware is updated to Version 1.0.5.
If you have an affected product that you would like to have fixed, please contact the nearest Canon Service Center.
This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware versions up to 1.0.4 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Website: Canon EOS 5D v1.0.5 Firmware
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.05, for their 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. This firmware update incorporates the following improvements: 1. Fixes the phenomenon where the images are monochrome. 2. Fixes the phenomenon where the shutter cannot be released when using the EOS 5D + EF85mm…
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.04, for their 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D digital SLR.
We learned that some products have problems displaying Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese on the LCD monitor when the display language is set to these languages.
This problem can be corrected by overwriting the character data stored in the camera. So we request that users experiencing this problem overwrite the firmware referring to the following information.
Note:
The Version of this firmware is 1.0.4.
This announcement concerns all the products that have this problem regardless of the firmware version.
We request that all users experiencing this problem overwrite the firmware, even if the camera’s firmware is already 1.0.4.
The functions of the camera will not be changed by overwriting the firmware Version 1.0.4 with this Version 1.0.4.
Website: Canon EOS 30D v1.0.4 Firmware
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.04, for their 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D digital SLR. We learned that some products have problems displaying Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese on the LCD monitor when the display language is set to these languages. This problem can be corrected by overwriting…
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.0.4, for the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera.
This firmware update (version 1.0.4) includes the following improvements:
1. Fixes the phenomenon where the images are monochrome.
2. Fixes the phenomenon where the images are overexposed when using Focusing Screen Ec-S.
This firmware update applies to cameras with firmware version up to 1.0.3 installed. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.4, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Canon have released a new firmware version, 1.0.4, for the Canon EOS-1D Mark II digital SLR camera. This firmware update (version 1.0.4) includes the following improvements: 1. Fixes the phenomenon where the images are monochrome. 2. Fixes the phenomenon where the images are overexposed when using Focusing Screen Ec-S. This…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“Image noise was essentially absent at sensitivity settings lower than ISO 400. Noise begins to appear at ISO 400, but the D200 provides in-camera Noise Reduction that is controlled by the camera’s menu system. High ISO NR can be set to Off, providing minimal cleanup at ISO 800 and above; Low, Normal and High settings control the degree of Noise Reduction at settings of ISO 400 and higher. The higher the level of Noise Reduction the greater the loss of fine image detail; the D200’s Noise Reduction settings allow the photographer to balance image noise and detail as he/she sees fit.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon D200 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “Image noise was essentially absent at sensitivity settings lower than ISO 400. Noise begins to appear at ISO 400, but the D200 provides in-camera Noise Reduction that is controlled by the camera’s menu system…