Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
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The Tamron SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 is a lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts. The 1:1 macro spec will produce life-sized images for serious macro work. The Di II designation indicates that the new 60mm lens is compatible only with APS-C sized DLSR sensor (i.e., crop-sensors). Check availability at Amazon.com.
More details on the Tamrom 60mm f/2 macro lens in the press release below. [Read more…]
Rob Galbraith has a solid hands-on preview of the new Canon Rebel T1i (including some sample video clips):
A shallow focus effect can definitely be achieved with the Rebel T1i, but the 5D Mark II’s larger sensor – and resulting longer focal length for a given field of view – allows for shallow focus that is, well, shallower. How apparent or significant this is depends on what you’re trying to record, but in the one comparison we’ve done, the difference was dramatic.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel T1i Reviews and Resources.
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i (also known as the 500D outside of the US) has finally been announced. As expected, the new T1i includes the ability to capture video. [Read more…]
It looks like the new Rebel we were all expecting may very well be the Canon Rebel T1i.
UPDATE: The Rebel T1i has been announced.
In this article, contributing author and stock photographer, Rich Legg, offers some tips on using the rule of thirds. You can learn more about Rich and how to connect with him at the end of this article.
One of the first things commonly emphasized to novice photographers by those who claim to be more knowledgeable on the subject is to “Follow the Rule of Thirds”. While this is sound advice, the phrase can be confusing especially to someone who has never had it explained to him or her. For me personally, I can still picture my high school photography teacher Mr. Cressop explaining it on the blackboard back in 1981 (wow, that’s a long time ago!). [Read more…]
Neocamera has posted a review of the Canon 50D.
The Canon EOS 50D performs very well and deserves an excellent rating among DSLR cameras. Image quality is certainly good with low-noise, good color accuracy and reliable exposure.
For the latest news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Canon 50D Reviews and Resources.
Digital Camera Info has posted a review of the Sony A900.
The Sony A900 delivers excellent image resolution at 24.6-megapixel resolution, paving the way for substantial cropping and large-format prints.
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Sony A900 Reviews and Resources.
The Fuji FinePix F200EXR is a 12 megapixel point and shoot camera that features Fuji’s cool new superCCD EXR technology. While I haven’t gotten my hands on a production model just yet, I managed to get some time with a pre-production model at PMA. My first impressions? Very cool. [Read more…]
The Hot Shoe Diaries is a new book from Joe McNally. It’s all about (you guessed it) lighting with hot shoe flashes.
I’m a little behind on the news of this new book from Mr. McNally; however, I just ordered a copy for myself. I don’t buy too many photography books for myself anymore, but I consider this a must-have book. Apparently, the first batch that Amazon.com had already sold out but they should be replenished within a couple of days (David Hobby says March 22).
I have heard nothing but the highest praise for this new book. If you don’t believe me, see what The Strobist has to say about it. There’s also a big PDF excerpt hosted by the publisher, Peach Pit. It lists for $39.99 from the publisher, but Amazon’s got it for $26.39.
If you’re ready to get in line, you can pull the trigger over at Amazon.com.