Nikon introduces a new version of its professional DSLR D3: the Nikon D3s features 720p HD video recording and an astonishing sensitivity of up to ISO 102,400. The camera also has an increased buffer size for 48 RAW frames, a faster contrast detect AF in Live View and in-camera RAW-processing. To the Nikon press release.
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Nikon D3s: high speed and video
October 14th, 2009Canon EOS 7D
September 1st, 2009Canon 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
Sony A850 – full frame at a lower price
August 27th, 2009Sony introduces its second full-frame DSLR, the A850. It has many of the features of the full frame flagship A900 but at a lower price:
- same 24.6MP CMOS sensor
- 3.0 inch 921k LCD
- sensor-shift image-stabilization
- 98% viewfinder
Shipping will start in September. Additionally in November Sony will bring a 28-75/2.8 SAM lens.
Nikon D300s, the upgrade to the D300
July 30th, 2009Nikon introduces the Nikon D300s as an upgrade to the sucessfull mid-level DSLR D300. The main differences:
- 720p HD video with autofocus while recording (a major improvement)
- socket for external microphone
- quiet drive mode (a long awaited feature!)
- improved continuous shooting (7fps vs. 6fps)
- Live View and Info buttons
- own ‘OK’ button in multi controller
- virtual horizon
- SD card slot in addition to existing CF slot (probably a concession to upgraders)
All in all, not a major upgrade but a good one!
Detailled Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i review
June 9th, 2009Dpreview have posted their detailled review of the latest incarnation of Canons x00D series, the Canon EOS 500D…
