Archives for September 2009

Leica M9

September 9, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Leica has announced the M9, a full frame rangefinder camera. It features a 24x36mm 18 Megapixel sensor developed by Kodak. With this sensor every Leica M-mount lens provides the originally intended field of view. Also new: an UV/IR cover-glass filter which means no need for lens filters, one stop improvement in noise.

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Canon EOS 7D

September 1, 2009 by Leave a Comment

Canon today announced the EOS 7D DSLR featuring

  • a new 18 MP CMOS sensor
  • a new AF system with a dedicated processor
  • Dual DIGIC 4 processors
  • ISO range up to 12800
  • 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
  • continuous shooting at 8 fps
  • impressive viewfinder with 1.0X magnification and 100% coverage
  • the ability to control groups of external flashguns using its built-in flash
  • 3 inch LCD with 920k dot resolution
  • a new 18 MP CMOS sensor

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Canon EF 100mm 2.8L USM Macro with Hybrid IS

September 1, 2009 by Leave a Comment

The first lens to features Canons new Hybrid IS image stabilisation technology is the brand new Canon 100mm/2.8 macro. The Hybrid IS system will provide up to 2 stops stabilisation at 1.0x magnification and up to 4 stops at longer distances. The lens additionally comes with ultra-low dispersion glass elements, a nine blade circular aperture and weathersealing.

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