Archives for April 30, 2008

Pentax K200D Review at Cnet

April 30, 2008 By Eric Reagan

Cnet has posted a review of the Pentax K200D.

Pentax’s K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year’s model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.

Click here for more Pentax K200D reviews and news.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.2.3

April 30, 2008 By Eric Reagan

Canon has updated the firmware for the 1D Mark III to Version 1.2.3.

This firmware update (Version 1.2.3) incorporates the following improvements.

Includes the following new features that were frequently requested by customers to the new firmware.
1. Direct selection of AF points by the Multi-controller is added to C.Fn III-9.
2. Alternate access to Exposure compensation is added to C.Fn IV-3.
3. With the camera’s External Speedlite control menu, Flash function settings can be used to set the Wireless setting and Zoom.
Improves the stability of AF accuracy in AI servo AF when shooting extremely low-contrast subjects.

The Version 1.2.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.3. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.2.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

To download this latest firmware update, go to Canon’s official site here.

For more resources on the Canon 1D Mark III, visit Photography Bay’s Canon 1D Mark III Reviews and Resources.

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Firmware Update Version 1.1.2

April 30, 2008 By Eric Reagan

Canon has updated the firmware for the 1Ds Mark III to Version 1.1.2.

This firmware update (Version 1.1.2) incorporates the following improvements.

Includes the following new features that were frequently requested by customers to the new firmware.
1. Direct selection of AF points by the Multi-controller is added to C.Fn III-9.
2. Alternate access to Exposure compensation is added to C.Fn IV-3.
Improves the stability of AF accuracy in AI servo AF when shooting extremely low-contrast subjects.

The Version 1.1.2 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.6. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.

To download the updated firmware visit the official Canon site here.

Ricoh R8 Review at DCResource

April 30, 2008 By Eric Reagan

DCResource has posted a review of the Ricoh R8.

The R8 was generally a good performer. It starts up in about two seconds, which is on the slow side, though the camera has a good-sized zoom to extend. Focusing speeds were about average, ranging from 0.2 – 0.4 seconds at wide-angle, to around twice that at full telephoto.

For more news and reviews for the Ricoh R8 and some nostalgic thoughts from yours truly, visit Photography Bay’s Ricoh R8 Reviews & Resources page.