posted by admin in October 2011 | tags: Canon, 1D X, DSLR, Camera

The absolute best professional DSLR you can buy? As of March 2012, that will be the Canon 1D X DSLR Camera. Built to replace not one but two EOS-1D models, the 1D X sports three DIGIC processors — including dual DIGIC 5+ processors to allow for up to 12fps RAW shooting and 1080p video capture, and a dedicated DIGIC 4 for metering and AF control — an all-new 61-point AF system, an 18 megapixel full frame CMOS sensor, a new 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor, a super high speed, 14fps JPEG mode, and an all new shutter with carbon fiber blades rated for 400,000 cycles. Wonder what NIKON will be thinking?
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posted by kokky in May 2010 | tags: Sony, Digital Camera

Sony’s gone and made both the NEX-3 and NEX-5 official, with the NEX-5 carrying the large boast of being the world’s smallest and lightest camera with interchangeable lenses.

Both have 14.2MPs, Exmor APS HD SMOS sensors, an ISO range of 200 – 12800 and are compatible with all E-mount lenses. Both have HDMI outputs and USB 2.0 for connecting to PCs, and they thankfully take SD, SDHC, SDXC cards as well as Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo. They’ll be available in June, with rumored pricing tipping the NEX-3 at $1200.

posted by kokky in March 2010 | tags: canon, EOS, digital camera, DSLR

And so the DSLR wars continue. The Canon EOS Rebel T2i ($1500) is the latest salvo from Canon, offering a number of improvements over the T1i it replaces. Highlights include 3.7fps shooting, ISO up to 6400, an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080p video at both 30 and 24 fps with full manual exposure control, an iFCL 63-zone dual-layer metering system, a 3-inch LCD, support for SDXC memory cards, and a 9-point AF system. If you’re already a Canon shooter, or simply want to save some money, the T2i also comes in a body-only package for $1400, giving you $400 to put towards a better lens than the middling 18-55 kit glass — in fact, it’ll pretty much cover Canon’s base 50mm f/1.8 prime. read more

posted by kokky in March 2010 | tags: Sony, Cyber Shot, Camera

Sleek, stylish, and tough aren’t words that normally describe the same product, but they’re certainly applicable to the Sony Cyber-shot TX5 ($450). The TX5 offers many of the same features found in the company’s flagship TX7 compact — including an Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sweep Panorama mode, HD video recording (720p, instead of the TX7’s 1080i), a touchscreen LCD, 10fps shooting, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization — but packs them into a rugged body that’s dust proof, waterproof to 10 feet, and shockproof to 5 feet. read more

posted by kokky in March 2010 | tags: Sony, Alpha, Digital, Camera, SLR

It might still be in the concept stage, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about having a Sony Compact Alpha DSLR ($TBA) in our bag or pocket. Powered an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, these compact concepts also offer interchangeable lenses, DSLR-level controls, and full AVCHD video capability for high-quality HD video capture. Expect a fairly hefty price tag if/when these become available. read more

posted by kokky in March 2010 | tags: Lomo, Camera, Photography

The Lomo LC-A has been around for more than 25 years and now a few lucky aficionados can own a rare collector’s version: the Lomo LC-A + Gold limited edition. Featuring the original Russian Minitar lens for those authentic eye-popping colours and shadowy vignettes, this version is gilded in 24k gold and wrapped in fine leather. Available in a limited and numbered edition of 130, the Lomo LC-A+ Gold also comes with a wooden storage case, 2 rolls of Lomography 800 film, and a hardcover copy of Lomographiere read more