Current top 10 bestselling DSLR cameras on Amazon
I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 bestselling DSLR cameras on amazon today for those of you who are looking to upgrade their gear, or simply just compare different cameras. Not really surprising but still worth noting, according to customer rating and orders on amazon, both Canon and Nikon dominate most of the top 10 list. Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens Technical Details 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time...
Read MoreCanon PowerShot S95 camera review: Powerful Compact Sidekick
The following Canon PowerShot S95 camera review is a guest post written by Blake Sanders. The Canon PowerShot S95 is a powerful compact camera that delivers photographs with incredible realism at high resolutions. Though the camera will fit in your pocket, it features a variety of professional attributes that consumers would not expect from a camera of this size. The 3.0 inch LCD display aids in getting the perfect shot and is ideal for viewing images instantly. The camera has a full range of manual shooting modes as well. Consumers simply cannot deny the capabilities of this camera with its 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, extensive zoom lens, fast maximum aperture, and...
Read MoreNew AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G released
The brand new AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G compact, lightweight close-up lens is small enough to be carried everywhere, providing high resolution and contrast from infinity to life-size (1X). The AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G is for taking high quality stills and HD D-Movies and is ideal for shooting general close-ups, delicate flowers, detailed collectables, copy photography, portraits, landscapes and more. In addition to a built-in Silent Wave Motor(SWM) that enables the quiet autofocus operation vital to close-up photography of insects and animals, the AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G also offers a number of convenient features, including two focus...
Read MoreNew Olympus PEN E-P3 Announced
Couple days ago Olympus announced a new flagship PEN camera designed for the hobbyist or advanced photographer who desires superior image quality, FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) Autofocus Tracking System and total creative control in a body portable enough to travel the world: the Olympus PEN E-P3. The powerful Olympus PEN E-P3 is the ultimate PEN camera for visual expression, delivering professional image quality, the World’s Fastest AF** speed, a huge selection of built-in creative features and an easy-to-use interface, all elegantly packaged in a classic, all-metal body with full-advanced controls. Two new M. Zuiko prime lenses also join the...
Read MoreSigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens now available
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens is a large aperture medium macro lens ideal for shooting the smaller things in our world that exist virtually unseen. A macro lens is one which will focus on a subject close enough to render it "life-size" on the image plane in your camera. It also has a flat field front lens element so that it can shoot images of flat objects such as artwork or postage stamps and be tack sharp all the way across the image. This Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro lens is ideally suited for taking pictures of insects or other small creatures, but it is also the perfect focal length for facial portraits rendering the best perspective of...
Read MoreCamera crop factor explained!
This post is to answer a question that Rahul has sent in. Rahul is a bit confused as to what a DSLR crop factor means. I’ve written about this issue before, but today for his and everyone else’ sake, I’m gonna dedicate a whole post trying to explain what crop factor is. As most of you know, the standard full frame camera has a digital sensor of 35mm (which is the same size as the 35mm film frame). 35 mm format cameras use roll film with an image dimension of 24X36 mm, which is the smallest format currently used in the professional market. The majority of cameras in the 35 mm market are single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, although the format also...
Read MoreBrand new Leica M9-P & Super-Elmar-M announced
The Leica M9 now has a twin sister: the new Leica M9-P! But there’s more good news to come: the M system can also celebrate the arrival of a brand-new lens, the Leica Super-Elmar-M 1:3.4/21 mm ASPH. In terms of technology, the Leica M9-P and the Leica M9 are identical twins. Both possess the same performance characteristics and exactly the same advantages. But they are not quite identical – a couple of details make them different. For example, the LEICA M9-P is available in two different finishes: black paint and the unobtrusive, classical silver chrome finish well-known from generations of Leica cameras. Thanks to its scratch-resistant sapphire crystal...
Read MoreYour guide to buying a DSLR lens
Yesterday I uploaded a new page (Submit your Q!) where you guys can go and ask me anything that’s been on your mind regarding photography, and I would dedicate a blog post explaining the matter in detail. Our first question came from Guneet Narula from India, who has bought a Canon 1000D EOS DSLR with its kit lens. Guneet is going on trip to the Himalayan Mountains very soon, and he is looking into getting a second lens to take with him, and was wondering which kind of lens would be of more use during his vacation? Thank you very much Guneet for submitting your question. This is an excellent question and in order to let you in on what kind of lens you...
Read MoreCanon EOS 600D DSLR Camera (Rebel T3i)
The latest release in the Canon EOS entry level DSLR cameras, the Canon EOS 600D (Canon EOS Rebel T3i) comes with an 18-megapixel resolution, user-friendly design, and the entire Canon EOS family of lenses and accessories at your disposal. The new Canon EOS 600D features a tilt and swivel, 1,040k dot LCD monitor like the one offered on the more expensive 60D. It also makes possible the ability to remotely control off-camera speedlights using its internal built-in flash, a feature that has been only featured on higher-end models. Canon EOS 600D Main Features 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor An APS-C sized, 18-megapixel CMOS sensor captures images that are packed...
Read MoreThe brand new Nikon D5100 DSLR released
Nikon has announced yesterday the release of the Nikon D5100, a Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera equipped with a vari-angle monitor, and a CMOS image sensor and the EXPEED 2 image-processing engine that enable high-resolution rendering and rich expression of tones. The Nikon D5100 is a member of the popular D5000 series. The D5000 was the first Nikon digital-SLR camera equipped with the vari-angle monitor that allows users to enjoy flexible shooting from a wide variety of angles. The vari-angle monitor adopted for the Nikon D5100 has been enlarged to three inches, and utilizes a side hinge that enables flexible use from more angles with hand-held shooting and...
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