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Canon EF 75-300mm with 50% discount!
Just for today the Canon EF 75-300mm is available on Amazon with a 50% off! If you use a Canon digital SLR and are satisfied with the kit lens (18-55) then buying this lens can be the perfect next step for you. Practically speaking, you will be able to increase your zoom reach to the […]
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm: all in the frame
The new Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX is the first in a new generation of lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras with full-frame (FX) image sensors. Ideal for landscape or architectural photography, the PRO FX offers a super-wide-angle view and features a newly-developed silent DC motor that allows the lens to focus faster and […]
2011: Canon celebrates 60 millionth EF lens production
Canon is celebrating the production of its 60 millionth EF lens. The Electro Focus (EF) mount series was introduced in 1987 with the launch of the EOS system of 35mm autofocus SLRs. A press release from the company stresses milestones in its history.
A couple of bargain compact cameras with 12 MP, packed with features and for less than $100!
It’s hard to believe but these two compact cameras are able to accomplish a mission impossible. They’re both well under US $ 100, both feature 12 Megapixels sensors and 3x optical zoom! Meet the Kodak EasyShare MD41: a really easy compact camera, with a 35–105 mm (35 mm equivalent) optical zoom, a face detection function […]
Get ready for small yet powerful new gear: Sony Alpha NEX-3 and NEX-5 compact cameras
As expected, Sony has unveiled the NEX-3 and NEX-5 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. Both come packing the same new 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, which is almost 60% bigger (23.4mm x 15.6mm) than what you’ll find inside a micro four thirds body. Both can capture HD video and stereo audio via the built-in microphone, […]
Nikon Coolpix S8000: slim yet powerful 10X superzoom 14 MP compact digital camera
The Nikon Coolpix S8000 lays claim to the title of the world’s slimmest 10x zoom compact. And while tech is dominated by constant chatter about “world firsts”, this nifty little number is every bit as good as its makers reckon. The zoom is the real big drawer with the Nikon Coolpix S8000. Use it in […]
Want more remote control for your DSLR? Get the Aputure Gigtube, a Digital Screen Remote Viewfinder
Most DSLRs today sport live view features, as we all know, but being able to remotely watch a scene and control your DSLR is another story, isn’t it? The Aputure Gigtube is a plug-in, external LCD display and camera controller for digital SLR cameras. It works with all the major digital SLRs (except Sony) and […]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 with touchscreen: a deal and a touchy digital camera too!
Panasonic’s newest slim and stylish touch-screen digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 (the successor to DMC-FX500), features 12.1-megapixel resolution, 25mm ultra-wide-angle LEICA DC lens with F2.8 brightness, 5x optical zoom, large 3-inch touch sensitive LCD screen and newly developed Venus Engine V processor that includes twin CPUs to boast approximately 2.4x processing capability. The Panasonic […]
Right from PMA2010, Pentax Optio I-10: old-fashioned look plus hi-tech features, sleek and compact!
The Pentax Optio I10 is an old-fashioned & retro camera from Pentax just announced at PMA 2010. The Pentax Optio I10 comes with a 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor and a 5x optical zoom. This old-Fashion Point-and-shoot camera has up to 6400 ISO sensitivity, gyro-based image stabilizer and features an HD Video recording in 1280×720 resolutions. […]
Looking for a smart choice and now a bargain too? Look no further than a Pentax K-7
The Pentax K-7 is the new jewel in the company’s crown, with a long list of specs well beyond any previous Pentax DSLR. Existing Pentax users will be pleased to finally see a much-wanted pro-level upgrade, whereas those familiar with other manufacturers’ systems may also be drawn in thanks to an all-encompassing features list. The […]
