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Canon EOS 5D Mark II: full frame sensor with 21.1.megapixel and DIGIC 4 imaging processor, $2700

Vivek — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:09:37 +0000

The world of Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras (DSLR) is changing at a rapid pace. Both in terms of technology and price. This makes an interesting battle ground for all the players. With Sony launching a full frame DSLR last week with the release of Sony DSLR-A900, Canon doesn’t want to be too far behind and the launched yesterday a full frame Canon 5D Mark II.

The camera is fully loaded with full frame sensor, anti dust technology and also shoots HD videos. The new camera will be costing around $2700. It’ll have a full frame 21.1 mega pixel sensor, expanded ISO sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600 and DIGIC 4 imaging processor.

This camera will hit the market by end of November, cashing on the festive season gifts market. The camera will also be able to shoot 16:9 full 1080 video and will have support of external mic apart from having an in built mic as well. Each clip on the camera could be up to 4 GB or 30 minutes of shoot, whichever comes earlier. This camera will however have no built in flash.

Other cool features include a a grip as an accessory which will allow you transmit images directly to your FTP server or your computer using wireless. It’s also said to include GPS which would mean that with this accessory you will
be
able to
auto geotag your photosyou will be able to auto geotag your photos. Following is what Canon has to say:

The anticipation surrounding the launch of this camera model has exceeded our greatest expectations, and we believe our loyal customers will be awed by the level of innovation and features built into the new EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR. Once they have the chance to experience the camera, we believe they will agree that it was worth the wait,
Tags: canon, canon eos 5D mark II, digital camera systems, dslr, reflex cameras

LUMIX DMC-G1: The world’s first smallest lightest Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lens camera

Vivek — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:48:23 +0000

I have been caught in the argument more than once whether one should go for a point and shoot/compact camera or should they go for a DSLR. With the price difference depleting dramatically between the two affording either of them is not much of concern. However, if you wish you had a hybrid of a compact camera with features of a DSLR, your wish has been fulfilled by Olympus and Panasonic.

They have recently announced a new camera standard called as Micro Four Thirds System standard. We however are not going to focus on this announcement or technology. If you want to know more about the Micro Four Thirds System standard you might wanna check this wiki out. Just a couple of days back Panasonic announced the first camera based on Micro Four Thirds System standard – Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1. The company claims that Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G1
is
the world’s
lightest and smallest
digital interchangeable
lens cameraLUMIX DMC-G1 is the world’s lightest and smallest digital interchangeable lens camera, weighing approximately 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

In the press release Panasonic said:

With the LUMIX G1, we are filling a void that has existed for a long time in the digital camera market, because consumers wanted the power of an SLR, but previous models were bulky and inconvenient,
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Leaf AFi-II: Get serious about photography

Vivek — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:27:31 +0000

Although I cannot afford most of the gears for serious DSLR photography, I still like to keep track of the photography world. I came across something neat yesterday and thought it’s worth writing about. Leaf has launched a new series of medium format camera and camera backs. The series is Leaf AFi-II 6, 7 and 10 digital camera systems and the Leaf Aptus-II 6, 7 and 10 digital camera backs.

Just in case you don’t know what a medium format camera is, wikipedia is there to help:

In digital photography, medium format refers either to cameras adapted from medium format film photography uses, or to cameras making use of sensors larger than that of a 35
Tags: camera, digital camera systems, digital cameras, dslr, medium format cameras, medium frame cameras, Photography