by René Timmermans | Sep 15, 2010 | Gear
Nikon has released the D7000 mid-level digital SLR.
The new D7000 is an upgrade option for D90 and D5000 users, which occupies a new position in Nikon’s DSLR lineup, between the D90 and D300S.
Housed in a magnesium alloy body, the feature-rich camera incorporates a 16.2Mp CMOS sensor, faster ‘Expeed 2’-branded processor, 921k dot 3.0″ LCD and can record 1080p24 full HD movies. It features Nikon’s latest 39-point AF system with 3D tracking and 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor.
For the full Digital Photography Review preview read here.
For the Nikon press-release about the D7000 read here.
In addition to the announcement of the D7000 Nikon also announced a new flashlight, the Speedlight SB-700, and two fast, fixed focal length lenses compatible with the Nikon FX format, the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G and AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II. They also informed the press that the total production of NIKKOR lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reached fifty-five million in August 2010.
by René Timmermans | Sep 11, 2009 | Gear
Three years after the introduction of its first digital rangefinder, the M8, Leica has introduced this week the latest follow-up in the M-serie, the M9.
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Although for many of us amateur photographers way out of our budget, it once again is a beauty and a true pleasure reading about it.
The Leica M9, with its 24 x 36mm, 18 megapixel sensor is, according to the company: ‘the world’s smallest full-frame system camera.’ The body is available in a new ‘Steel Gray’ finish and offers minor button re-arrangement over the M8 – all the major changes relate to the internals.
For the official Leica M9 website click here.
For the articles on Digital Photography Review read here and here.
by René Timmermans | Sep 1, 2009 | Gear
As expected Canon has today announced the EOS 7D digital SLR.
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The Canon EOS 7D has a completely new design to meet the specific demands of photographers. Incorporating a new 18MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, developed by Canon, the EOS 7D also features: Dual “DIGIC 4” processors to offer fast, high-quality performance in all light conditions, an ISO range expandable to 12,800 and continuous shooting at 8 frames per second – without the need for additional accessories. Impressive technologies are matched by excellent build-quality designed with the photographer in mind – to create a whole new photographic experience.
For the official Canon news release read here.
For the articles on Digital Photography Review read here and here.
by René Timmermans | Jul 31, 2009 | Gear
Yesterday, July 30th 2009, Nikon introduced the D300S.
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The D300S is a refreshed version of its successful mid-level DSLR, the D300. Compared to the D300, it offers full 720p HD video recording, a faster 7 fps continuous shooting and Dual CF and SD card slots.
For the official Nikon news release read here.
For the articles on Digital Photography Review read here and here.
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