Monthly Archives: March 2008

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Reviewed at DP Review

Sony DSC T-300DP Review have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300, a 10.1 megapixel, ultra compact point and shoot camera with 3.5 inch touch screen LCD and 5x optical zoom lens.

They write: “the T300 has a lot of features that will benefit its target audience. Image stabilization and dynamic range optimization will help produce better photographs for the user that is thinking more about capturing the moment rather than assessing the implications of the scene’s lighting. There are also some useful post-processing effects (In-camera unsharp masking), as well as the flagrantly gimmicky ones (Apply ‘Happy faces’). Our initial impressions of the T300 were not positive – with the function guide adding delays (but no useful information), and a ‘plink’ sound effect that screamed ‘lifestyle accessory,’ rather than ‘camera,’ every time it was touched (which does nothing to solidify the ‘cameraness differentiation’). However, with these two turned off, the camera is transformed into a not-unpleasant, carry-everywhere snap shooter”. Overall the Cybershot DSC-T300 receives an “above average” rating.
 
 

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is the successor to Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II features 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 5 fps at shutter speeds 1/500 second or faster (for bursts of up to 45 Large/Fine JPEGs or 15 RAW images), sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, and a Large 3.0-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

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Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5DThe Canon EOS 5D features a 12.8 megapixel Sensor (full frame), AF with 9 points, LCD of 2.5 inches, Magnesium body, DIGIC II and USB 2.0.

Each pixel is a very large 8.2µm, and is therefore able to receive a great deal of light, producing not only excellent resolution but a wide range of ISO settings and low noise levels on a par with the 8.2 megapixel EOS-1D Mark II camera. The DIGIC II Image Processor, DDR SDRAM and 4-channel reading enable an incredible burst performance of 60 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images at 3 fps.

Canon EOS 30D

Canon EOS 30DThe Canon EOS 30D is an upgrade of the Canon EOS 20D (same 8.19 megapixel CMOS sensor) with a larger 2.5 inch LCD (230,000 pixels) with ISO up to 1600 (in 1/3 stop increments), Spot Metering and High Precision 9-point AF system.

It also features burst depth of 11 in RAW and 30 in JPEG (9 for RAW and JPEG) with selectable continuous shooting speed, DIGIC II image processor with 0.15 second start up time, E-TTL Flash and USB 2.0 Hi Speed and video out connectivity. Continue reading

Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS 400DThe Canon EOS 400D (also known as the Canon Rebel XTi) featuring 10 megapixel CMOS sensor with improved microlens array, fill factor and lower noise, EOS Integrated Cleaning System including: Anti-static coatings on sensor surfaces, Separate low pass filter with ultra-sonic vibration, Software based dust mapping / removal.

The EOS 400D also features Nine point Auto Focus sensor (same as EOS 30D) with F2.8 support, Continuous shooting burst up to 27 JPEG and 10 RAW images, and a Single large, bright, 2.5″ LCD monitor with 160° viewing angles (horizontal and vertical).

Canon Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D

Canon Rebel XTThe New Canon Rebel XT (Canon EOS 350D) is an 8.0 Megapixel (APS-C CMOS sensor) DSLR with a 3 frames per second shooting rate (14 frame bursts). It has the same DIGIC II image processor of found in the high end professional ‘D-series’ of DSLRs.

The Canon Rebel XT (known as the EOS 350D Digital in Europe and the EOS Kiss Digital 2e in Japan) also features USB 2.0, simultaneous RAW and JPEG writing and a super fast 0.2 second start up. It comes in both silver and black.

Nikon D40X

Nikon D40x

The Nikon D40X is an update of the previously popular D40 and features a 10.2 megapixel DX CCD sensor (the D40 was 6MP), ISO of 100 to 1600 (extendable to 3200), burst mode of 3 frames per second and a 2.5 inch LCD screen (230,000 pixels).

Apart from the larger megapixel count, extended ISO range and increase burst mode it’s largely the same as the D40.

The Nikon D40X measures 126.0 x 94.0 x 64.0mm and weighs 481 grams.  Continue reading

Nikon D40

Nikon D40

The Nikon D40 is a 6.1 megapixel entry level DSLR with a 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD sensor. The D40 features 3-AF points, an ISO range of 200-1600, 2.5 inch LCD display, 3D Color Matrix Mettering II, (center weighted and Spot Metering), 2.5 fps continuous shooting, USB 2.0, numerous program modes, measures 126 x 94 x 64mm and weighs 475g (without battery). Continue reading