Archive for the 'Digital Camera' Category

Canon EOS 30D review

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

Canon EOS 30DDigital Photography Review has posted what is probably the best and certainly most thorough review of the Canon EOS 30D digital SLR camera. 

Pros:

  • Excellent output
  • Excellent sensitivity
  • Great battery life
  • Large 2.3 inch LCD display

Cons:

  • Poor white balance under incandescent light
  • The compact flash door issues still remain
  • ISO value not displayed all the time

DPreview.com

Canon firmware updates

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

[tag]Canon[/tag] have released firmware updates for the following digital cameras:

  • [tag]EOS 5D[/tag] – Fixes a Picture Style issue and solves compatibility with EF 85mm f1/.2L and Speedlite 580EX.  Here.
  • [tag]EOS-1D Mark II N[/tag] – Fixes a Picture Style issue and fixes an over-exposure issue when using the Focusing Screen Ex-S.  Here.
  • [tag]EOS 30D[/tag] – Fixes a Chinese language display issue.  Here.

What is Microsoft Origami?

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

What is [tag]Origami[/tag]?

Well, [tag]Microsoft[/tag] is somewhat secretive at the moment which is leading to a whole raft of rumors.

What we know is that it’s based on [tag]Windows XP[/tag] and that it’s a device rather than a replacement to a PC.  It’s not a pocket device but will fit into small bags and purses.  It is capable of supporting features like GPS, Bluetooth, 3G cellular technology and Wi-Fi. 

Oh, and Origami will cost around $600.

The hype-storm will soon give way to more details.

Canon EOS 35D sighting

Wednesday, February 8th, 2006

Is this the new Canon EOS 35D?

Canon EOS 35D

Reports are circulating that there is going to be a press conference on Feb 21st in Oslo where it will be unveiled. I guess we’ll have to wait and see!

Fujifilm FinePix E900 Digital Camera Review

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

Fuji E900DigitalCameraInfo.com have a comprehensive review of the new 9 megapixel camera from - the [tag]Fuji E900[/tag]. 

The [tag]Fuji[/tag] [tag]E900[/tag] is not a DSLR (and in fact it has a higher resolution than any of Fuji’s own DSLRs).  It has a 4x optical zoom (equivalent to a focal length of 32 - 128mm) that spans the wide-angle to moderate telephoto range.  The 1/1.6 inch [tag]SuperCCD[/tag] supports a high ISO setting of 800 for low light work.

The likes and dislikes that come from the review are interesting. 

They like the manual exposure controls, the quality from the 9 megapixel CCD, the feel of the grip and the wide-angle capability of the camera.  However, they dislike the LCD, find the manual focus ineffective, the low ISO when compared to older Fuji cameras and the poor viewfinder.

This is a camera aimed at those who want manual control or the pro/serious amateur that already has a DSLR but wants a smaller camera for quick shots.

Read the full review here.