Archive for July, 2008
Is this up the right alley?
Some competition specs.
Panasonic LX3 Specs (NEW)
- Ultra wide-angle 24mm with 2.5x optical zoom
- F2.0 Leica Summicron lens
- High sensitivity 1/1.63″ CCD with 10 megapixel resolution
- 3:2 aspect LCD (460k pixel resolution), film modes, other advanced photographic oriented features
- Compatible with external flashes and filters. Can add an accessory viewfinder and wide-angle conversion lens
- HD movie mode
There are a few things that look fantastic about this camera. I love the 24mm and the f/2.0 lens. I also like they kept it “low” at 10mp.
I'd like to see the next G setup like this, moreso than some of the specs i've seen. if they can do this but make it 6x zoom… they'll have a winner! I'd even buy one!
What do you think?
Is this up the right alley?
Some competition specs.
Panasonic LX3 Specs (NEW)
- Ultra wide-angle 24mm with 2.5x optical zoom
- F2.0 Leica Summicron lens
- High sensitivity 1/1.63″ CCD with 10 megapixel resolution
- 3:2 aspect LCD (460k pixel resolution), film modes, other advanced photographic oriented features
- Compatible with external flashes and filters. Can add an accessory viewfinder and wide-angle conversion lens
- HD movie mode
There are a few things that look fantastic about this camera. I love the 24mm and the f/2.0 lens. I also like they kept it “low” at 10mp.
I'd like to see the next G setup like this, moreso than some of the specs i've seen. if they can do this but make it 6x zoom… they'll have a winner! I'd even buy one!
What do you think?
Is this up the right alley?
Some competition specs.
Panasonic LX3 Specs (NEW)
- Ultra wide-angle 24mm with 2.5x optical zoom
- F2.0 Leica Summicron lens
- High sensitivity 1/1.63″ CCD with 10 megapixel resolution
- 3:2 aspect LCD (460k pixel resolution), film modes, other advanced photographic oriented features
- Compatible with external flashes and filters. Can add an accessory viewfinder and wide-angle conversion lens
- HD movie mode
There are a few things that look fantastic about this camera. I love the 24mm and the f/2.0 lens. I also like they kept it “low” at 10mp.
I'd like to see the next G setup like this, moreso than some of the specs i've seen. if they can do this but make it 6x zoom… they'll have a winner! I'd even buy one!
What do you think?
MSRP falling a lot
Canon USA will be dropping the price of the XSi kit and body only packages next week.
MSRP's (Street will be lower obviously)
XSi w/18-55 $749
XSi Body Only $649
Those are the prices you should expect, it will be a big drop anyway. I expect Canon Canada to follow suit.
For PMA as thought
Some tidbits of info about Canon's PMA plans.
They will release the 1Dx (won't use “4).
1Dx
Resolution: 14mp
Sensor: APS-H 1.3 Crop (I think FF)
AF: 51 Point (New System)
FPS: 12
Proc: Dual DIGIC IV
ISO: 100-12800
Feature: New Live View
Feature: HD Video (another rumour)
50D
Resolution: 14mp
Sensor: 1.6 Crop
AF: 11 Point
FPS: 8
Proc: DIGIC IV
ISO: 100-3200
Feature: Better Sealing
Seems to be a mishmash of features, and some people have expressed their thoughts that the XXD line of cameras would be erased from Canon's lineup. I think this is true eventually, but not quite yet.
UPDATE
Fixed a typo
Canon PowerShot G10 coming in September.
Here's a spec list of the upcoming G10 I was just sent.
Resolution: 14mp (why?)
LCD: 3″ VGA
Video: HD (720p)
Proc: DIGIC III
Lens: 28-220 (8x)
Card: SD
ISO: 80-1600 (Improved)
VF: More accurate viewfinder
Feature: Highlight Tone Priority
Feature: Lighter
Feature: New Battery (Higher Capacity)
Flash Shoe: Yes
Price: $499 USD
Looks decent.
Canon EOS 7D
A French store appears to have the 7D priced and ready to go!
Babelfish Translation
“CANON EOS 7D NAKED CASE. L' EOS 7D soon will make its entry, at muller photo service, one will be ready to accommodate this new digital reflex which will be one conceived duel with Nikon. the duel will be hard, but as with l' practice, it will be your talent of photographer who will make the difference.
Visit them here:
http://www.muller-photo-service.fr/bout … 1-1_3.html
Thanks for the tip!
Canak?
There's some small fires being lit that Eastman Kodak is primed for a takeover bid by some imaging company. A year or so ago the rumors surfaced that HP was planning a takeover, nothing materialized. There's now been new information that Xerox and/or Canon may be planning to expand their imaging empires.
Good move for Canon? absolutely. Canon's sensor expertise could only benefit from acquiring Kodak's image sensor technologies. Canon FINALLY getting into the medium format game?
Another great branding/business opportunity? All those Kodak digital printing kiosks you see around the planet… they could all become Canon kiosks. A lot of Canon camera enthusiasts do forget they're an imaging company first.
I'm just looking at this quickly, but I see a lot of benefits for Canon.
Kodak is dead, it's a company without focus but with a lot of usable assets.
A posting about it:
http://imaginginsider.com/?p=75267
I know you're all waiting for the Canon Easyshare G10, docking stations are cool.
Announcements
I was told this evening that Canon has no plan on stealing any thunder from Nikon before the launch of the D700. In notorious Nikon fashion, stock of the camera will be extremely low. Canon still plans to announce in the 3rd week of August.
I'm still not convinced they'll wait that long.
SD?
I've been told both of the cameras will have a CF & SD slot. Canon seems to be committed to moving their entire lineup to SD.
Sigma [CR2]
I've been told to expect some redone sigma ultra wide angles for full frame mounts. 16-40 f/2.8-4.0 is a possibility.
There has been no rumors floating around about Tamron or Tokina, but I will keep on trying to get some info.
Thinking out loud…
How quick do you think someone will hack the XSi firmware and make it workable on the XS. I can't see it being too difficult to give the XS highlight tone priority, noise reduction and that auto lighting thing.
Maybe I'm wrong. :)
What about some cool photography?
In the end, this is what it's about. I found this link last night, there's some great aerial stuff here.
http://www.submitarchive.com/upload/pic … he_sky.php
Enjoy!
If you've seen it before, see it again.. it's worth it.
Take a peek :)
There's a new link on the right hand side for Singh-Ray filters. I invite you to visit and learn a bit about the company and their products. A lot of people have never heard of them.
I don't make a single penny for any click through or anything you may purchase. I haven't received any products for free either. I just added their link because I feel they make the best filters in the world. I use them exclusively.
Take a peek at their blog, which showcases some great landscape photographers. Also visit their store to see great filters like the LB Warming Polarizer and Vari-ND. Both of which are terrific and unique. If you have any questions about their products, feel free to ask me.
Their store – http://www.singh-ray.com
Their blog – http://singhray.blogspot.com
Next post will be about Canon, I promise. =D
