Category: Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon has posted the following notice on its Support page for the D70 / D2H / F55 cameras.
It has come to our attention that electronic components related to exposure control in some D70 cameras may, on rare occasions, fail.
Should you experience this problem with your D70 camera, Nikon will replace the associated components free of charge even if the camera’s warranty has already expired. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have suffered because of this problem.
To check if your camera has failed due this reason, please read the symptom description, below.
Website: Nikon Support
Nikon has posted the following notice on its Support page for the D70 / D2H / F55 cameras. It has come to our attention that electronic components related to exposure control in some D70 cameras may, on rare occasions, fail. Should you experience this problem with your D70 camera, Nikon…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have published the first web review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N digital SLR camera, an upgrade of the EOS-1D Mark II, principally offering a larger frame burst on both JPEG and RAW mode and increasing the size of the LCD monitor to 2.5 inches.
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have published the first web review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N digital SLR camera, an upgrade of the EOS-1D Mark II, principally offering a larger frame burst on both JPEG and RAW mode and increasing the size of the LCD monitor to…
Virtual Traveller has compared a full-production Canon EOS 5D digital SLR (pictured) and the 24-105 f4L IS USM lens with an EOS 20D and 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM lens.
“I practically ran home after work to start testing the new camera, as the light was failing (yes, I’m that sad!) I live near Tower Bridge in London so I rushed out to take a few comparison shots near the bridge just before sunset. My aim was to compare the cameras, not to take good photos. Also, the cameras were on their own in this test - I wasn’t going to be helping them out by using my knowledge. I know the 20D tends to overexpose quite badly in contrasty light, but for the purposes of this test the cameras would be left to their own devices. I was expecting the metering to be identical on both cameras, and it pretty much seemed to be.”
Virtual Traveller has compared a full-production Canon EOS 5D digital SLR (pictured) and the 24-105 f4L IS USM lens with an EOS 20D and 17-85 f4-5.6 IS USM lens. “I practically ran home after work to start testing the new camera, as the light was failing (yes, I’m that sad!)…
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 16 megapixel Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR.
“Canon has held a commanding position at the high end of the professional SLR market, ever since they introduced the original EOS-1D in late 2001. The full-frame 11-megapixel EOS-1Ds was likewise a breakthrough product when announce in 2002. In late 2004 though, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II set a new standard for ultimate resolution in a full-frame 35mm-format digital SLR. Carrying over a host of improvements and innovations from the 1D Mark II, the EOS-1Ds Mark II improves image quality and performance over the original 1Ds, while at the same time raising the resolution to an incredible 16.7 megapixels. No other camera currently on the market comes close to matching the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II for its combination of resolution and shooting speed, and (as of this writing in September 2005), Canon is the only manufacturer offering digital SLRs with full frame 35mm sensors.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Review
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 16 megapixel Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II DSLR. “Canon has held a commanding position at the high end of the professional SLR market, ever since they introduced the original EOS-1D in late 2001. The full-frame 11-megapixel EOS-1Ds was likewise a breakthrough product when…
Luminous Landscape editor Michael Reichmann has posted a full field report on a pre-production Canon EOS 5D digital SLR, used on a two week trip to Athens, Istanbul and the islands of the Aegean Sea.
“Hand a new camera to a photographer and the first thing that he’ll do is put it up to his eye. It’s a reflex (no pun intended). For photographers who have never looked though the viewfinder of a film SLR, or a 1 Series Canon, the first response when looking through the 5D will be to ask – Who turned on the lights? Now the reason for the added bulk of the 5D over the 20D becomes apparent. It’s caused by the larger mirror and larger prism, both of which contribute to a vastly brighter and larger viewfinder image.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Canon 5D Hands-On Field Report
Luminous Landscape editor Michael Reichmann has posted a full field report on a pre-production Canon EOS 5D digital SLR, used on a two week trip to Athens, Istanbul and the islands of the Aegean Sea. “Hand a new camera to a photographer and the first thing that he’ll do is…
Bytesector have published their review of the new Nikon D70s DSLR camera.
“As an entry level DSLR, the D70s has everything an experienced photographer will expect to find in a camera, while not being difficult to use for an amateur. It allows for full manual control of every aspect of your photographs, as well as auto modes which range from complete auto control to aperture/shutter priority modes. This is perfect for amateurs just getting into SLR photography, as well as for pros, since you can change the level of control the user has by the twist of a dial. While most people will rely mainly on the manual, shutter, and aperture priority modes, the auto modes on the camera are still great for a quick shot where you don’t have the time to tweak settings to get the perfect shot.”
Website: Bytesector - Nikon D70s Review
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Bytesector have published their review of the new Nikon D70s DSLR camera. “As an entry level DSLR, the D70s has everything an experienced photographer will expect to find in a camera, while not being difficult to use for an amateur. It allows for full manual control of every aspect of…
Fujifilm have released a firmware update (version 2.18) for the FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR.
This Firmware update incorporates the following enhancements:
- When upgrading from ver.2.16:
1) Updates for the setting of the sharpness for JPEG images in the PC control mode.
- When upgrading from ver.2.12 these additional enhancements are made:
2) Improves color accuracy at slow shutter speeds when using Nikon flash units.
3) Updates for custom white balance function and exposure control function in the PC control mode.
- When upgrading from ver.1.00 these additional enhancements are made:
4) Adds PC control function (needed to update Hyper- Utility Software HS-V2 Ver.3.1)
5) Updates AUTO ROTATE function
6) Updates the function for AF-S Nikon and AF-VR Nikon lens. (Will function properly even if the power switch is on when the lens is attached)
7) Updates the compatibility for high capacity of storage media.
Website: FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Firmware
Fujifilm have released a firmware update (version 2.18) for the FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. This Firmware update incorporates the following enhancements: - When upgrading from ver.2.16: 1) Updates for the setting of the sharpness for JPEG images in the PC control mode. - When upgrading from ver.2.12 these additional…
DigitalCameraInfo have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
“The Nikon D50 is a solid contender among entry level DSLRs, providing users with a 6 megapixel APS-format sensor, 2.5 frames-per-second burst mode, vibrant color rendition, and excellent noise performance. Available at an MSRP of $899.95 and selling for around $700 or even below online, the D50 falls into an increasingly crowded segment of the DSLR realm. Supplying a 2-inch, 130,000 pixel LCD and strong autofocus system, the rugged consumer-level DSLR is even smaller than the D70 and contains a very deep feature set and host of manual controls that will help first time digital SLR owners hone their skills and grow into the medium.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Nikon D50 Review
Website: Read my Nikon D50 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. “The Nikon D50 is a solid contender among entry level DSLRs, providing users with a 6 megapixel APS-format sensor, 2.5 frames-per-second burst mode, vibrant color rendition, and excellent noise performance. Available at an MSRP…
Pocket-Lint have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
“Image quality is very good indeed with noise well controlled in low lighting, better even than on the D70 and D70s in my view. Punchier images are the name of the game and this is no surprise given the target market as it allows more colourful and better looking images straight out of the camera.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Nikon D50 Review
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Pocket-Lint have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. “Image quality is very good indeed with noise well controlled in low lighting, better even than on the D70 and D70s in my view. Punchier images are the name of the game and this…
Designtechnica have just reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera.
“The quality of the images I shot in bright early Fall light was excellent, with very accurate colors and fine detail when viewed on a PC monitor and turned into 8.5x11 prints. I too played with the camera’s manual adjustments, especially pushing the ISO indoors. Is there grain at 3200? Of course but it really didn’t become too noticeable until 800 on my prints. The Anti-Shake mechanism did a very solid job, letting me take indoor shots at high ISOs without much blur at all. The battery did its Energizer Bunny thing and just kept going—it’s terrific.”
Website: Designtechnica - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
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Designtechnica have just reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera. “The quality of the images I shot in bright early Fall light was excellent, with very accurate colors and fine detail when viewed on a PC monitor and turned into 8.5x11 prints. I too played with…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have recently reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera.
Website: FotoAparat.cz - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
Website: Read my Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat.cz have recently reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera. Website: FotoAparat.cz - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review Website: Read my Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Write a Review of the…
Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera.
Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
Website: Read my Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review
Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the new entry-level Konica Minolta Dynax 5D digital SLR camera. Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review Website: Read my Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D Write a Review of the Konica Minolta Dynax…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new entry-level Pentax *ist DL digital SLR camera. The Pentax *ist DL is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR which features a 2.5 LCD screen and light 16 ounce body.
“The *istDL is a reasonable entry in the entry level DSLR market. The camera’s most unique features in that market, the 2.5-inch LCD and the ISO 3200 setting, are real strengths. For some shoppers, they should be enough to decide the issue. The *istDL’s other good qualities – very solid construction, relatively small size and clean design – are not unique in the market, but they are still very attractive. The *istDL is notably inferior to other sub-$1000 DSLRs in only two areas: its autofocus mechanism is less advanced than the Nikon and Canon offerings, and its handgrip is less comfortable than others. The autofocus issue is likely to be a substantial one to many users, but some people’s hands will be better suited to the handgrip than mine. “
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Pentax *ist DL Review
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new entry-level Pentax *ist DL digital SLR camera. The Pentax *ist DL is a 6.1 megapixel DSLR which features a 2.5 LCD screen and light 16 ounce body. “The *istDL is a reasonable entry in the entry level DSLR market. The camera’s most unique features in…
The Slovenian website Slo-foto.net have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
Website: Slo-foto.net - Nikon D50 Review
Website: Read my Nikon D50 Review
The Slovenian website Slo-foto.net have published their review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. Website: Slo-foto.net - Nikon D50 Review Website: Read my Nikon D50 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon D50 Write a Review of the Nikon D50
Imaging Resource have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR.
“Now comes the S3 Pro, a camera that takes a somewhat different path, trading off image resolution to achieve dramatically greater dynamic range. Its body size and design will prompt many to compare it with lower-end (and much cheaper) “prosumer” d-SLRs, but that’s not really a fair comparison, given its amazing imaging capabilities. When it comes to preserving difficult highlights without disturbing the tonality or color rendition of the rest of the image, the Fujifilm S3 Pro is unquestionably without equal anywhere in the digital camera market.””
Website: Imaging Resource - FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro Review
Imaging Resource have just posted their review of the Fuji FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR. “Now comes the S3 Pro, a camera that takes a somewhat different path, trading off image resolution to achieve dramatically greater dynamic range. Its body size and design will prompt many to compare it with…
Luminous Landscape editor Michael Reichmann has published some sample images taken with a pre-production Canon EOS 5D digital SLR, and alos posted his initial impressions of the image quality. As usual, it makes for interesting reading!
“There is no noise visible. None, even at 100% magnification. Skin tones are lovely and colour reproduction totally satisfying. There is considerable detail both in the black fur and the white. Dynamic range is excellent. Resolution appears to only be limited by the lens. Other test shots taken of static objects with some of Canon’s top lenses show this to indeed be the case.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Canon 5D - Initial Image Quality Impressions and Samples
Luminous Landscape editor Michael Reichmann has published some sample images taken with a pre-production Canon EOS 5D digital SLR, and alos posted his initial impressions of the image quality. As usual, it makes for interesting reading! “There is no noise visible. None, even at 100% magnification. Skin tones are lovely…
Meanwhile, Mike Johnston also delivers his preliminary verdict on Canon’s 12.8 megapixel, full frame DSLR.
“I would say that my current fave camera, the estimable Konica-Minolta 7D, has rewarded me with some truly delightful results (my published review of the 7D will appear in Black & White Photography magazine a few months from now). Then again, I got some delightful pictures with my li’l ol’ 3-mp Olympus C-3040z, too. But the different potential of more expensive gear only encourages Magic Bullet Syndrome: people detect the incremental, provisional increase in specialness they’ve bought for themselves with their latest toys, and extrapolate out to absolutes – that is, they assume that ultimate specialness will be the fruit of the ultimate gear, if only they could find and afford it.”
Meanwhile, Mike Johnston also delivers his preliminary verdict on Canon’s 12.8 megapixel, full frame DSLR. “I would say that my current fave camera, the estimable Konica-Minolta 7D, has rewarded me with some truly delightful results (my published review of the 7D will appear in Black & White Photography magazine a…
With the announcement of the new full-frame, 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR a few days ago, Bob Atkins considers whether you should buy the new kid on the block or the cheaper EOS 20D.
“So the bottom line here is that if you’re an ultratelephoto fan and tend to shoot all your zoom lenses at maximum extension as well as hauling around the longest telephoto lens that you can afford and carry, then you may well be better off buying an EOS 20D than an EOS 5D. If you’re a midrange shooter with a fair selection of lenses, you’ll get higher technical quality images from an EOS 5D than an EOS 20D, though the extra $2000 you have to spend would buy you some pretty nice lenses. If you’re a dedicated wideangle shooter who can never get a wide enough lens, then the 5D will make you happier than the 20D.”
Website: Bob Atkins - EOS 5D or EOS 20D or…
With the announcement of the new full-frame, 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR a few days ago, Bob Atkins considers whether you should buy the new kid on the block or the cheaper EOS 20D. “So the bottom line here is that if you’re an ultratelephoto fan and tend…
Canon have published 4 sample images taken with the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. Full sized JPEGs are available, which were all converted from RAW using RAW Image Task. The largest image is 12.6 MB in size!
Website: Canon - Canon EOS 5D Sample Images
Canon have published 4 sample images taken with the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. Full sized JPEGs are available, which were all converted from RAW using RAW Image Task. The largest image is 12.6 MB in size! Website: Canon - Canon EOS 5D Sample Images
DIWA member Digit.no have published a preview of the Canon 5D, a new 12.8 megapixel full-frame digital SLR camera, which also has a few sample photos.
“The few test images I managed to shoot showed that the image quality is excellent at all ISO settings. A new and exciting feature is the “Picture Style” settings, which at first glance gave an “amateur” touch to the camera, but Canon’s explaination of the concept gave reasonable meaning. It’s an ingenious way of simplifying complicated settings to simulate the qualities of various film types. In its extreme consequence, the EOS 5D has a total of 48.816 possible settings combinations. “Picture Style” gives the photographer preset settings of colour, sharpness and contrast to match the subject type. The choices are Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome. “
DIWA member Digit.no have published a preview of the Canon 5D, a new 12.8 megapixel full-frame digital SLR camera, which also has a few sample photos. “The few test images I managed to shoot showed that the image quality is excellent at all ISO settings. A new and exciting feature…