Last week we looked at the image quality results of the Canon 5D MKII vs. the Nikon D3X using our faithful dog model. We found that both cameras were very impressive, especially considering the increased pixel density these two cameras provide over their predecessors. The Nikon D3X came out the [...] Read more »

Sony’s Alpha A900 full-frame DSLR sports a sensor that packs 24.5-megapixels making it currently one of the highest resolution sensors available. The A900 is similar to the A700 in appearance. But, on the inside the differences can prove to be attractive. Eyeglass wearers will certainly appreciate the big and bright [...] Read more »

Nikon announces new 35mm f/1.4 DX lens. This is the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens from Nikon. The USA price is listed at $199.95. This DX lens is designed for the crop sensor cameras like the D300, D40 and any FX camera that also has the ability to [...] Read more »

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Supporting HD video capture and and a 21.1-megapixel resolution this DSLR is packed with features including an expanded ISO range, a full-frame CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fast processing. “The full-frame sensor translates to superior flexibility when shooting wide-angle and panoramic scenes, the high megapixel count [...] Read more »

Mirror problems with the 5D have been reported in various places on the internet for a while now. The mirror detaches and just comes loose. Canon has made a public policy statement on this problem on the Canon USA website. Canon USA has posted a service notice on their website [...] Read more »

TechRadar reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Even with its 10.1-megapixels the LX3 sports the same features, including a Leica DC Vario-Summicron 24-60mm F2.0-F8.0 lens, as does the Leica D-Lux 4. “In theory, the LX3 should be the perfect backup camera for a DSLR photographer…The LX-3 might not be cheap, but [...] Read more »

Curious eyebrow raising Nikon marketing dollars at work here. I would definitely classify this as a very “hands on” demonstration. Nikon has a series of video’s, actually “how to” video’s on Youtube. This is a new one and it is also accompanied by an official Nikon Press release. Video and [...] Read more »

Chuck Westfall’s monthly column “Tech Tips” is online and ready for you to read. From the Feb issue: “A lot of people are maligning the low-light AF capability of the EOS 5D Mark II, particularly relative to the EOS-1Ds Mark III. I do not find AF on the 5D Mark [...] Read more »

Photographer Dave Black reviews the Nikon D3X. Black’s work has appeared in noteworthy publications that include Sports Illustrated, Time, ABC Sports, and CBS Sports, just to name a few. Black’s portfolio of work reflects that of a versatile pro photographer who is easily able to talk about Nikon’s high-end DSLR [...] Read more »