Moose Peterson has posted his first impressions of some time well spent with the Nikon D3x.
Final images from the D3x…freakin stunning!!!! D3x is for everyone…NOT freakin even! Does Moose love it? Final file, hell yeah!
For more news and reviews, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D3x Reviews and Resources.
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Today, Sigma announced a new super-range zoom lens, the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM. The new Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM will be available in March 2009 in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Sigma mounts.
The combination of optical stabilization (OSM) and the hypersonic motor (HSM) makes this lens very attractive as a consumer-level all purpose lens. In my opinion, Canon really botched the opportunity to make solid super-zoom lens with its new EF-S 18-200mm IS lens by failing to put a USM motor inside it, which has resulted in a slower and noiser autofocus. If the price is right, perhaps this Sigma 18-250mm lens can fill that void with a fast focus speed and optical stabilization.
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM IF Lens for Sigma Digital SLR Cameras
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Canon has replaced its PowerShot A470 with the new PowerShot A480. The A480 features a 10 megapixel sensor and 3.3x optical zoom. It is situated as a lower-end consumer grade point and shoot camera that’s no frills and comes with a reasonable price. No word on US price yet, but the A470 that is replaces is $81.95 at Amazon.com right now, and it came to market at $99.95 I believe.
It has no image stabilization and comes with the standard bells and whistles like face detection autofocus. The A480 is powered by AA batteries (a good thing in my opinion).
See the following press release for more details. [click to continue…]
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For the first time, the official photo of the President of the United States was taken with a digital camera . . . the Canon EOS 5D Mark II to be exact. Pete Souza, the new White House photographer, is a Canon shooter. Previously, he shot with the 5D. Since being named the “First Photographer”, however, he picked up the 5D Mark II. More details at Change.gov.
I found this rather ironic while working on my 5D Mark II review today that I came across this news. I’ll have the review out next week I hope. However, if it’s good enough for the President, it’s probably good enough for you too.
For now, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Canon 5D Mark II Reviews and Resources for the latest.
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I got an email from B&H Photo a few minutes ago (5:21pm ET) that the Canon 5D Mark II is currently in-stock:
We’ve just received word that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II is available in limited stock. Simply “add to cart”; ignore initial “back-ordered” message.
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Saturday, January 17th will be the last day to get your deals on Canon rebates.
As has been the case for the past couple of years, all of these savings are instant rebates, which means they are applied to your purchase at the time it is made – no worries about mailing in UPCs and receipts.
Amazon has a special page set up for all the cameras, lenses and flashes. (See Amazon.com)
The full set of lenses and flashes are listed below along with the rebate amount. Links will take you to the Amazon pages for each particular item. I also recommend Adorama and B&H Photo as trustworthy and reliable online retailers.
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM $125
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM $100
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM $85
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM $80
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM $80
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM $75
EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM $70
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM $50
EF 17-40mm f/4L USM $50
EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM $100
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS $50
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM $50
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM $35
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM $30
Extender EF 1.4x II $25
Extender EF 2x II $25
Speedlite 580EX II $50
Speedlite 430EX $30
Speedlite 430EX II $30
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