10.29.07
Posted in Canon, Reviews at 12:49 pm by Contact
The EOS 40D becomes the sixth Canon ‘prosumer’ digital SLR, a line which started back in 2000 with the EOS D30, and how far we’ve come. It’s been eighteen months since the EOS 30D and although on the surface the 40D looks like a fairly subtle upgrade there’s a lot that makes this an even better camera. Of course we expect a step up in megapixels, and so the 40D comes with a ten million pixel CMOS sensor with the same sort of dust reduction as the EOS 400D, an ultrasonic platform which shakes the low pass filter. Other improvements bring the EOS 40D closer into line with the EOS-1D series, these include a move to the same page-by-page menu system, both RAW and sRAW (2.5 MP), 14-bit A/D converter and 14-bit RAW, cross-type AF points for F5.6 or faster lenses, a larger and brighter viewfinder, interchangeable focusing screens, a larger LCD monitor (3.0″) and faster continuous shooting (6.5 fps).
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Posted in Canon, Reviews at 12:47 pm by Contact
Until the arrival of the G7 last September the majority of observers had written off Canon’s ‘prosumer’ G range, presuming that the arrival of affordable digital SLRs had effectively killed the market for high-end compacts such as this. Barely a year later the G7 has been replaced by the G9, a relatively minor update that increases the pixel count from 10MP to 12MP and the screen size from 2.5 to 3.0 inches and - more importantly given the outcry caused by its omission from the G7 - the return of raw shooting capabilities. Other minor tweaks include a better grip and the addition of wireless flash capabilities. Everything else; the 6x stabilized zoom, flash hot shoe, classic all-metal design and solid build, expansive feature set and extensive manual control system is carried over from the G7.
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05.20.07
Posted in Canon, Reviews at 9:20 am by Contact
The Canon SD800 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded horizontal edges, and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. The Canon SD800IS includes a 7.1 megapixel imager, and a Canon-branded 3.8x optical zoom lens covers an optimized range of 28-105mm equivalent, a good wide-angle to moderate telephoto.
What’s really cool, though, is that the Canon ELPH SD800 IS incorporates Canon’s excellent Image Stabilization (hence the “IS” in the model name) technology that drastically reduces the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, or long zoom settings. This means that with the SD800 IS Digital ELPH, you can shoot in low light without having to put the camera on a tripod to avoid the camera shake. IS typically lets you take crisp shots under light conditions four times darker than you could manage without it.
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02.09.07
Posted in Canon, Reviews at 7:14 am by Contact
Even in the ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ world of compact digital cameras the budget-priced 6x zoom lensed Canon PowerShot A700 was a short-lived model; announced late February and replaced in August by the camera on test here, the PowerShot A710 IS. Aside from a design facelift and a few feature tweaks the biggest - and most welcome - change is that the new model adds optical image stabilization, something we bemoaned the lack of on the A700. There’s also an extra million pixels ( up from 6 to 7MP) and the usual A series mix of manual and automatic features. So let’s find out if the A710 IS a worthy successor to the popular A700, starting, as ever, with the headline features.
- 7.1 Megapixels
- 6x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer (35-210mm equiv.)
- DIGIC II, iSAPS, 9-Point AiAF, FlexiZone AF/AE
- Digital Tele-Converter and Safety Zoom
- 2.5??¯ LCD with wide viewing angle and real-image optical viewfinder
- 20 shooting modes
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01.12.07
Posted in Canon, Reviews at 8:28 am by Contact
Digital Photography Review
Announced just before Photokina 2006 in September 2006, the G7 came as something of a surprise to many who had written off the G series of high end PowerShots when the G6 (launched 2004) wasn’t updated last year. The G series has a long and distinguished history at the top of Canon’s PowerShot range, offering SLR-like functionality in a solid, compact body and high-end features such as fast lenses and external flash capabilities. The G7 continues the tradition, adding all Canon’s latest gizmos (including the new Digic III processor, face detection and image stabilization), though since its announcement there has been heated discussion about some of Canon’s decisions - particularly the loss of raw mode and the slower lens. So let’s find out if the new model is a worthy successor to the G6, or if Canon really has - as some users feel - squandered the legacy of one of the most acclaimed cameras in the short history of digital photography. We’ll start, as ever, by looking at the headline features:
- 10.0 Megapixels
- 6x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer and SR coating
- DIGIC III and iSAPS with Advanced Noise Reduction and Face Detection AF/AE
- 2.5??¯ high-resolution LCD with wide viewing angle and anti-glare coating
- ISO 1600 for flash-free, low light shooting
- Ergonomic design with dedicated ISO and Multi Control dials for fast, easy operation
- 25 shooting modes including full manual control and 2 custom settings
- Extra telephoto reach with Digital Tele-Converter and Safety Zoom
- Hot shoe support for Canon Speedlite flashes and optional lens accessories
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12.23.06
Posted in Canon at 2:25 pm by Contact
Camera Effective Pixels:Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Image Sensor:1/1.8-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.4 megapixels)
Imaging Processor:DIGIC III
Achieved high-definition and higher-speed processing without damaging the beauty of subjects.
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image Zoom Viewfinder
Picture coverage: Approx. 80%
Eyepoint: 15 mm (0.6 in.)
Dioptric adjustment -3.0 to + 1.01/m (dpt)
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off while shooting. Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center.
Lens:6x Optical Zoom Lens
Shift-method ?»Image Stabilizer
This camera is equipped with a 6x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 7.4???44.4 mm (35 mm film equivalent 35???210 mm), f/2.8???f/4.8, which is ideal for a wide range of photography including snapshots and scenic shots.
Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens):
Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) ??? infinity
Macro: 1???50 cm (0.4 in.???1.6 ft.) (W)
Manual Focus: 1 cm (0.4 in.)???infinity (W), 50 cm (1.6 ft.)???infinity (T)
Sports mode: 1 m (3.3 ft.)???infinity (W), 3 m (9.8 ft.)???infinity (T)
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LCD Monitor:
Wide Viewing Angle 2.5-inch type, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Approx. 207,000 pixels, Picture coverage 100%
The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings.
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Posted in Canon at 2:20 pm by Contact
Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 7.1 Megapixels
Image Sensor:1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 megapixels)?
Imaging Processor:DIGIC III
? ? ? ? ? ? Achieved high-definition and higher-speed processing without damaging the beauty of subjects.
Lens:
2.4x Optical Zoom Lens
This camera is equipped with a 2.4x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 6.3???14.9 mm (35 mm film equivalent 38???90 mm), f/3.2???f/5.4, which is ideal for a wide range of photography including snapshots and scenic shots.
Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens):
Normal: 30 cm (12 in.) ??? infinity
Macro: 30???50 cm (12 in.???1.6 ft.) (W), 10???50 cm (3.9 in.???1.6 ft.) (T)
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LCD Monitor:
Wide Viewing Angle 1.8-inch type, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
Approx. 118,000 pixels, Picture coverage 100%
The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings.
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11.08.06
Posted in Canon at 2:34 pm by Contact
Canon - PowerShot A710 IS?
Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 7.1 Megapixels
Image Sensor: 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 megapixels)?
Imaging Processor:?»DIGIC II
DIGIC II imaging processor employs high-definition and higher-speed processing without damaging the beauty of subjects.
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image Zoom Viewfinder
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off while shooting. Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center.
Lens: 6x Optical Zoom Lens
This camera is equipped with a 6x optical zoom lens with shift-method image stabilizer and a focal length of 5.8???34.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent 35???210 mm), f/2.8???f/4.8, which is ideal for a wide range of photography including snapshots and scenic shots.
?»Image Stabilizer
Slow shutter speeds increase the effect of camera shake. To avoid this problem, this camera is equipped with a shift-type image stabilizer system. Effect of camera shake correction is approx. from 2 to 3 steps in shutter speed equivalent.
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Posted in Canon at 2:28 pm by Contact
Canon - Power Shot G7
Camera Effective Pixels: Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Image Sensor: 1/1.8-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 10.4 megapixels)Imaging Processor: DIGIC III
Achieved high-definition and higher-speed processing without damaging the beauty of subjects.
Optical Viewfinder: Real-image Zoom Viewfinder Picture coverage: Approx. 80%
Eyepoint: 15 mm (0.6 in.)
Dioptric adjustment -3.0 to + 1.01/m (dpt)
The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off while shooting. Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center.
Lens:6x Optical Zoom Lens
Shift-method ?»Image Stabilizer
This camera is equipped with a 6x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 7.4???44.4 mm (35 mm film equivalent 35???210 mm), f/2.8???f/4.8, which is ideal for a wide range of photography including snapshots and scenic shots.
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10.23.06
Posted in Canon, Reviews at 4:44 am by Contact
Digital Photography Review?
Almost exactly three years since Canon changed the digital SLR market forever (with the $1,000 EOS 300D) they announced the third generation of their affordable entry level series, the EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi). This new camera follows the design of the EOS 350D, being very compact and relatively lightweight but not compromising on manual controls or in-use performance. The headline changes are another two megapixel step up (to ten megapixels), the nine-point AF sensor from the EOS 30D, a new dust removal system which includes anti-static surface coatings, low-pass filter vibration and software based dust removal pattern removal. Less important but just as noticeable are the removal of the status LCD, replaced instead by a camera settings screen on the now larger 2.5″ LCD monitor and the eye proximity sensor just below the viewfinder to turn this off when composing your shot.
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