Our friend, photographer Bob Scott, visited the Canon booth at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York, last month. He got to take a close-up, hands-on look at Canon’s latest flagship camera, the EOS-1D Mark IV. The new 1D is a 16-megapixel professional digital SLR built for speed. It has an updated auto focus system, 10 frames per second burst-rate and it now also features 1080p HD video, Below you’ll find Bob’s hands-on (sort-of) preview of the new Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.
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Kata introduced the new CS-15 and CS-17 Global Digital Collection (GDC) Camera Satchels to it’s popular camera bag line. These new over-the-shoulder bags offer photographers a stylish and discreet carrying solution for their photographic equipment and accessories. The GDC Satchels feature a padded insert which provides protection for a DSLR, lenses or camera flash, additional pockets for personal documents, and a dedicated slot for a laptop computer. Read the rest of this entry »

Kata added three new models to their 3N1 series of photo and video carrying solutions. The new 3N1-11, 3N1-22 and the 3N1-33 sling backpacks now let photographers carry a compact laptop or netbook. Each bag also has plenty of space to carry all of the photo and personal gear of an on-the-go photographer. Read the rest of this entry »

 
These two powerhouse pro digital SLRs were announced within a week of each other. They both cost about $5000, both have HD video, fast capture rates and a ridiculously high ISO 102,400 sensitivity. It’s impossible not to wonder which one is the better camera. So I thought it would worth the effort to, as closely as possible, do a back-to-back comparison of the Nikon D3S and. the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.

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Canon is calling their latest EOS-1D digital SLR the “ultimate multimedia imaging solution.” The new Canon EOS-1D Mark IV has a 16.1-megapixel APS-H (1.3x crop factor) CMOS sensor and captures full-resolution RAW images at 10 frames per second and 1080p video at 30, 24 or 25 frames per second. The new 1D has a standard maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, expandable to ISO 102,400. Most important to the sports photographers and photojournalists who make their living with the 1D series, the new EOS-1D Mark IV has an improved 45-point auto focus system that increases the number of ultra-sensitive cross-type AF sensor points from 19 to 39, and has “significantly improved” AI Servo II predictive auto focus programming.
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Lexar is partnering with Adobe to bring consumers special discounts on popular photo and video editing software. With the purchase of Lexar Professional, Platinum II, and Full-HD Video memory cards will include free trials and promotional offers of up to $100 on Adobe software including Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, and Adobe Premiere Elements 8. Read the rest of this entry »

 
Nikon has upped the DSLR ante again. The new Nikon D3S has a 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor just like its predecessor the D3. But the maximum sensitivity on the D3S has been increased to a mind-boggling ISO 102,400 and noise levels have been lowered at all sensitivity settings. If being able to shoot in the dark isn’t enough for you, the D3S also adds 720p video capture with the ability to auto focus while filming. And the D3S now has sensor cleaning - a very important feature that didn’t make it into the original D3 spec.
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The unique competition series of Our World Underwater and DEEP Indonesia celebrates their five year anniversary this year with over $80,000 in prizes. Together, they are one of the largest and most prestigious international underwater photography and video competition series becoming known as the “Superbowl” of International Underwater Image & Video Competitions. The competition series was founded by professional underwater photographers Jason Heller & Eric Cheng and hosted by popular websites DivePhotoGuide.com and Wetpixel.com. Read the rest of this entry »

 
I was impressed enough with the pre-production Canon EOS 7D that Canon sent me a few weeks ago that I pre-ordered one from my local pro shop (Pictureline). Since I picked it up last week I’ve been hustling to put the auto focus and video mode through their paces. Based on the EOS 7D studio tests I shot with the pre-production camera Canon loaned me, I’d already decided the image quality was a solid improvement over the EOS 50D. So my main interests are seeing how much improvement they’ve made with the auto focus, and playing with the video.
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Redrock Micro announced a wide range of new accessories that significantly reduce weight and increase the options available to enhance video DSLRs. Some accesories include, carbon fiber rods that are 66% lighter than stainless steel rods, theEvent DSLR rig with the microBrace body pad for handheld with maximum stability, remote start/stop holder for Canon video DSLRs, the microLink4 “flat” support for DSLR battery grips, and the eyeSpy shouldermount DLSR rigs that now position the viewfinder more comfortably for run-and-gun style shooting. Read the rest of this entry »

 
Pentax has announced a new digital SLR based on the K2000 / K-m they introduced in late 2008. The new Pentax K-x looks pretty much exactly like the K2000 but has an upgraded 11-point auto focus system, 12.4-megapixel resolution, 720p HD video capture, ISO 12,800 sensitivity and “True High Dynamic Range” in-camera HDR. Pentax is also introducing the smc Pentax DA L 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED telephoto zoom lens.
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The Nikon D5000 is Nikon’s second digital SLR to offer video capture and its first to incorporate a tilt/swivel LCD display. The D5000 has a compact body with a 12.3-megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, a full range of shooting modes and exposure controls, and 720p video at 24 frames per second.

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Nikon D5000 Studio Test Photos
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Nikon D5000 Pros Wonderful image quality! Vari-angle tilt-swivel LCD monitor Bonus video mode Information Display screen Compact size and light weight Auto focus system is much better than the D60’s	Nikon D5000 Cons No auto focus in movie mode Vari-angle LCD can’t be used for self-portraits on a tripod Exposure compensation button is a little awkward People with big hands or who like big cameras may find it too small and light Lack of dedicated buttons for white balance, AF, ISO, etc.

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