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Sony Alpha SLT-A58 Digital SLR With New 20-Megapixel Sensor
Sony recently announced a new entry-level DSLR, the Alpha SLT-A58. The A58 has a brand new 20-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, full HD video, in-camera “Picture Effects,” it can shoot bursts as fast as 8 frames per second, and it sells for just $600. Not only does the A58 have a great feature set, but Sony’s […]
Read More »Nikon Announces D7100 Enthusiast DSLR With 51-Point AF System & Enhanced Video Features
It’s been a little over two years since Nikon introduced the D7000 – probably one of their most successful digital SLRs, ever. So the bar is set high for its replacement, the Nikon D7100. Yes, that’s right, it’s official – consider the Nikon D7100 announced. Actually, the D7000 will remain in Nikon’s DX camera lineup […]
Read More »Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G Affordable FX-Format Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
Nikon has a new super-wide FX-format (full-frame) zoom lens designed with D600 camera owners in mind. The AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED zoom lens is smaller, lighter and more affordable than other comparable wide-angle full-frame Nikkor zooms. It offers pro-quality wide-angle coverage for interiors, group photos and landscape photography at a price point that beginning […]
Read More »The Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6 VR Super-Telephoto Lens Is Official
Nikon officially announced their new 800mm super-telephoto VR lens tonight. The monstrous AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens made an unofficial appearance at the London Olympics last summer where a few lucky professioanl sports photographers had a chance to try it out (read Leon Neal’s hands-on report, here). Usually I leave the price […]
Read More »24-Megapixel Nikon D5200 Digital SLR – Now Available In The US
Update: Nikon made their 2013 CES camera introductions tonight and one of the announcements was that the D5200 DSLR would be available in the US starting late this month (January, 2013). Nikon’s new D5200 digital SLR, announced earlier this week, combines the best of their D3200, the D5100 and the D7000 DSLRs. It’s got a […]
Read More »Top Five Beginner Digital SLRs
If you’re frustrated with the image quality, speed and auto focus of your point-and-shoot camera it’s probably time to think about investing in a DSLR. There’s a huge difference between a compact camera and a DSLR. Digital SLRs give you more control, improved performance and much better image quality as well as the versatility of […]
Read More »Nikon D3200 Featured User Review
This review for Nikon’s 24-megapixel D3200 entry-level DSLR was just posted today. That’s perfect timing since lots of people are in the midst of last minute Christmas shopping and the D3200 is one of the best-selling DSLRs available right now. Besides a 24-megapixel DX-format sensor (APS-C), the D3200 has 1080p full HD video with full-time […]
Read More »Sony Alpha A99 Studio Sample Photos
I got to use the Sony Alpha A99 camera for three days during a Sony cameras press event a few weeks ago in California. I really, really liked it and was very sad when I had to return it. I’ve used a few full-frame cameras this year but the A99 stands out in my mind […]
Read More »Nikon D800 Studio Sample Photos
Just before Thanksgiving I got Jeff McGrath, a.k.a. “Youtah,” to bring his Nikon D800 over to HQ so we could shoot some studio tests. In case you’re one of the five people who don’t know, the D800 is a 36-megapixel full-frame DSLR – a medium format digital camera challenger, if you will. It has the […]
Read More »Photo-John’s Holiday Camera Guide
Once again it’s time for me to try to direct the cameraless hordes to image capturing devices that will make all their wildest dreams come true – in other words – a Holiday camera guide. Cameras are ridiculously good now, with astounding low light image quality, great auto focus, super accurate exposure and all kinds […]
Read More »Sony Alpha A99 Featured User Review
Sony is one of the most progressive camera manufacturers at the moment and their Alpha SLT-A99 is the most innovative full-frame DSLR on the market. It has an electronic viewfinder, built-in sensor-shift image stabilization, excellent auto focus for stills and video, and a great 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. PhotographyREVIEW.com member Greg McCary is a great […]
Read More »New Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM & Global Vision Lenses
Apparently, this is lens announcement week. Hot on the heels of Canon’s 35mm f/2 IS lens intro, Sigma is announcing the availability of a new 35mm f/1.4 wide-angle prime lens. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is from Sigma’s new Global Vision lens line, which they launched in September at the Photokina tradeshow in Germany. […]
Read More »Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Pro Zoom Lens Availability Announced
Tamron just announced availability for their recently announced 70-200mm f/2.8 image-stabilized zoom lens. The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 DI VC USD telephoto zoom lens was unveiled at the Photokina tradeshow in Germany, in September. It’s a large aperture, professional telephoto zoom lens, featuring Tamron’s proprietary Vibration Compensation (VC) optical image stabilization and Ultrasonic Silent Drive […]
Read More »New Canon 35mm f/2 IS Lens – Now With Image Stabilization
Canon announced two new pro lenses last night, the 24-70mm f/4L IS and an update to their popular 35mm f/2 prime. The new Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM prime lens has improved optics, better auto focus and adds optical image stabilization for up to 4 stops of camera shake correction. It’s small, light and […]
Read More »Canon Announces 24-70mm f/4L IS Pro Zoom Lens With Image Stabilization
Canon announced a new 24-70mm professional zoom lens tonight. The new Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM zoom is a smaller, lighter and more affordable alternative to the recently introduced 24-70mm f/2.8L II. And unlike the new f/2.8 zoom, the 24-70mm f/4L IS has image stabilization, allowing the photographer to use shutter speeds as much […]
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