Olympus E410
April 9, 2008
The Olympus E400
April 8, 2008
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The Olympus E400Price: $504.90 It may be small, but Olympus has certainly been busy filling the Olympus E400 with features. The Four Thirds Standard model features a new CCD with 10MP and a fast, state-of-the-art amplifier circuit to combat noise. The E-400 can shoot up to three frames per second with a five image RAW buffer in burst mode, and weighs in at just 380g with measurements excluding protrusions of W129.5 x H91 x D53mm. The E-400 takes both CompactFlash and xD-Picture Cards and is powered by a new high-power rechargeable battery. Beingreleased with the camera are two new compact Four Thirds lenses; the EZ-1442 ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 (28-8′ equivalent) and the longer EZ-4015-2 ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 (80-300mm). These light lenses weigh 190g and 25 respectively and feature a blue ring design, which is the new insignia fort) E-system lens line-up. |
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
April 8, 2008
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Price Range: avg $589.21 Basic Specifications Resolution: 10.20 Megapixels Sony’s Alpha A200 is a relatively minor revamp to the electronics giant’s first digital SLR, the A100, which itself was a more significant step up from the Konica Minolta 5D. The Sony A200 is lighter and smaller than the A100, and a good deal easier to use. Sony claims improvements to the Sony A200’s AF system that will make focus acquisition 1.7 times faster, thanks to the high-torque AF motor and improved AF sequence borrowed from the A700, and our test results do indicate a significant improvement. Sony’s Alpha-mount lens system is the oldest SLR autofocus system in the business, going back 28 years, so there’s a broad and growing selection of lenses to choose from. The Sony A200’s 10.2-megapixel sensor is the same resolution as its predecessor, but it’s said to let more light reach each pixel for lower noise and more detail. Shaped to better match the sensor’s 3:2 aspect ratio, the Sony A200’s 2.7-inch “Clear Photo” LCD has an anti-reflective coating for easy viewing in the sun, and 230,000 pixels. A new LCD-based function menu replaces the old dial-based function menu on the A100, and many of the menu functions and systems from the Sony A700 have made their way into the Sony A200. New to the Sony A200 is a pop-up flash, rather than the old “pull-up” type. Now this consumer camera can deploy the flash in auto modes when necessary. Like most other digital SLRs, the user deploys the flash with a button on the left side of the lens mount housing, by the Sony A200’s big orange Alpha logo. The old battery icon has been augmented with a “percent remaining” indicator on the Sony A200, which reads “100%,” in addition to displaying four bars to indicate battery status. Sony has created a new vertical battery grip (VG-B30AM) for the Sony A200 that duplicates many of the controls necessary for vertical shooting, and holds two InfoLITHIUM batteries, making the camera capable of shooting up to 1,500 shots. Eye-start Autofocus, also from the A100, starts up the autofocus system so the Sony A200 is ready before you even match your eye up to the frame in most cases. Super SteadyShot sensor-based stabilization reduces blurry images with any lens mounted. Sony claims up to 3.5 stops of extra exposure with their body-based image stabilization system. Anti-dust is also built in, with a static-free coating on the CCD’s filter that is shaken each time the camera is powered off. The Sony A200 kit (DSLR-A200K) comes with a DT 18-70mm (3.9x) f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens for an estimated US$600. A separate Sony A200 kit (DSLR-A200W) includes two lenses: the DT 18-70mm mentioned above, and a 75-300mm f/4.6-5.6 telephoto zoom for an estimated US$800. |
Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR
April 7, 2008
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Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera With 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR And 55-200MMPrice Range: $869 to $1,089 SLR - 10.2MP - SD/MMC Memory Card - 2.5in. Product Descriptions18-55mm VR AFS DX Nikkor and 55-200 Lenses / Fast Start-up / Active Dust Reduction / 2.5″ LCD / Up to 3 Frames per second / SD and SDHC Memory Slot Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available / Date imprint - Date, Date and Time, Date Counter, or None (selectable) Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder File system - DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Focusing screen - Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V Compatible lenses - AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR - All functions supported; Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor - All functions supported except autofocus; Non-Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor - All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II and autofocus; IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF - Not supported; Type D PC NIKKOR - All functions supported except some shooting modes; AI-P NIKKOR - All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II; Non-CPU - Autofocus not supported. Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; Lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster - Electronic rangefinder can be used Frame advance up to 3 fps Self-timer - Can be selected from 2, 5, 10 and 20 second duration Metering method - Matrix - 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); Center-weighted - Weight of 75 percent given to 8mm circle in center of frame; Spot - Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5 percent of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used) Range (ISO 100, f/1.4 lens, 20 degrees C/68 degrees F); Matrix, Center-weighted, and Spot metering Dimensions (W x H x D) - 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 inch)/ 1.1 lb |
Nikon D80 SLR Digital Camera Body Only
April 6, 2008
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Pentax K10D (Lens Included)
April 6, 2008

The Pentax K10D Digital SLR takes extra steps to ensure that you get clean, blur-free photos. The CCD-shifting shake reduction compensates for hand movements and other jitters, while the 10D’s intriguing dust reduction system shakes off debris that may collect on the CCD (which is specially coated to resist dust), ensuring clear and crisp photos
Specifications
* 10.2 megapixels
* 11-point auto focus
* CCD-shifting shake reduction
* Accepts Pentax K- / KA- /KAF- / KAF2-mount lenses
* Dust removal / reduction
* ISO 100-1600
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Nikon D300 Black SLR Digital Camera Body Only
April 5, 2008
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Nikon D300 Black SLR Digital Camera Body Only(12.3MP, 4288×2848, CompactFlash/Microdrive - MPN: 25432) Price Range: $1,639.99 - $1,799.99The D300 is Nikon’s latest semi-professional DSLR. Announced in August 2007, the new D300 comes less than two years after its predecessor, the popular D200. This is in some contrast to the three and a half year wait between the D100 and D200, and proves Nikon now truly understands what needs to be done to compete aggressively in the current market.The time-frame between models may have halved, but Nikon’s certainly not skimped on the D300’s capabilities. It features a new 12.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6fps continuous shooting, a new 51 point AF system, 3in screen with VGA resolution, 100% viewfinder coverage, Live View facilities, the option of 14-bit RAW file recording, anti-dust capabilities and an HDMI port for direct connection to HDTVs. These features are packed into tough body with excellent ergonomics, making it an ideal camera not just for high-end enthusiasts, but also as a backup body for professional photographers. It may feature a number of high-tech gadgets, but at its heart the D300 remains a semi-pro workhorse with superb ergonomics and great handling. There’s also a wide range of optional accessories including a battery grip which can boost continuous shooting to 8fps, a cable to directly connect to GPS units, and a Wifi transmitter. It’s an impressive specification, but up against tough competition. For a tad less you could buy the flagship Olympus pro camera, the E-3, which claims the world’s fastest AF (with the right lens) and a flip-out screen. For a little more you could go full-frame with Canon’s EOS 5D. Then there’s what are likely to be its two biggest rivals, the Canon EOS 40D and Sony Alpha A700. Both models have many features in common with the D300 along with some key benefits, most notably coming in at a body price of approximately 50% less. Finally there is of course its predecessor the D200, which is also available much cheaper. |
Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera Kit
April 4, 2008
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Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera Kit(6.1MP, 3008×2000, SD/SDHC Slot - MPN: 25420) Price Range: $439.33 - $599.00 Description: The D40’s high-resolution image quality is made possible by Nikon’s high-performance 6.1 megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image processing engine which assures stunning sharpness and color. The Nikon D40 is a 6 Megapixel entry-level digital SLR aimed at general consumers, family users and photographic students. It’s designed for first-time DSLR buyers who may be upgrading from a budget film SLR or who’ve outgrown their digital compact. It replaces the D50 at the bottom of Nikon’s current DSLR range and shares aspects of both its predecessor and the higher-end D80 The D40 takes the 6 Megapixel sensor of the D50, adds the menu system and in-camera retouching options of the D80, throws in a decent-sized 2.5in screen, and packs it all into a light, compact and affordable body. The D40 is typically supplied as a kit with a new DX 18-55mm II lens which delivers a general-purpose range equivalent to 27-83mm. |
Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only
April 4, 2008
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Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only (10.1MP, 3888×2592, CF Card Slot - MPN: 1901B004) Price Range: $1,049.99 - $2,157.15 Canon’s EOS 40D is the company’s latest DSLR designed for enthusiasts and semi-pros. Announced in August 2007, it’s the successor to the EOS 30D, and continues Canon’s 18 month cycle for this product line. While the EOS 30D represented a minor upgrade over its predecessor though, the new 40D features significant improvements – and not a moment too soon considering arch rival Nikon’s leadership in mid-range DSLRs over the past two years. Canon’s bumped the resolution from 8 to 10.1 Megapixels, added anti-dust features, increased continuous shooting to 6.5fps, and improved the viewfinder, AF system and weatherproofing. The A-D conversion and RAW files now work in 14-bits, the colour monitor is bigger at 3in, and perhaps most notably of all, the EOS 40D now features Live View facilities. Finally, the EOS 40D supports interchangeable focusing screens, an optional wireless transmitter and even shows the ISO in the viewfinder by popular demand. Canon also launched two new zooms with the EOS 40D: a new version of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens now with Image Stabilisation (although sadly no USM focusing), and an EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS budget zoom, again with stabilisation but no USM. So what we have with the EOS 40D is a camera which appears comfortably superior to Nikon’s D80 and better in many respects to the D200. Indeed the EOS 40D is arguably a mini version of the EOS 1D Mark III with a cropped-frame sensor. Canon clearly took Nikon’s success over the last generation very seriously and after resting on its laurels with the EOS 30D, is now back and fighting. |
Panasonic Lumix L1
April 3, 2008

Panasonic reveals their first ever Digital SLR after years of cameras that straddled that fine line between the mainstream and the professional. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is the result of a partnership with Olympus, and as such, the L1 has a little in common with the Olympus E-330, like the real time, live view LCD and 7.5 megapixel CMOS sensor. For an SLR, the L1 looks remarkably clean and straightforward, with a simple, smooth body design that makes it look stylish and approachable to all users. The SD card storage makes this a lightweight and compact construction, and with the new SDHC cards, you can achieve storage capacities up to and potentially greater than 2GB.
Panasonic L1 Specifications
* 7.5 megapixel CMOS sensor
* 14x digital zoom
* RAW and JPEG file formats
* ISO 100-1600
* 2.5″ Live View LCD screen.
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