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EOS 60D, 50D, 7D and T2i (550D) comparison

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
How does the 60D compare to the 50D and T2i. Is it a stripped down version of the 7D or a T2i on steroids. Is the plastic body capable of hammering in nails? Decide for yourself...
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Canon EOS 60D. A hands-on preview

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
A hands-on preview of the new EOS 60D including still and video images shot with the new camera
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6 new "L" series lenses from Canon

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Well actutually 2 new lenses (8-15 fisheye zoom and 70-300L), plus upgrades of the 300/2.8L, 400/2.8L, 1.4x TC and 2x TC
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Sony A55 and A33

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Two new interchangable lens digital cameras from Sony. APS-C sized sensors and an electronic viewfinder, Their novel feature is a fixed pellicle mirror enabling continuous AF while shooting video (and still photography at 10fps)
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Canon make a 120MP APS-H sized sensor

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Though probably "not ready for prime time" and unlikely to be seen in an actual camera anytime soon, Canon have announced that they have made a 120MP APS-H sized sensor with HD video capability. Three years ago they made a 50MP sensor, though the 1D MkIV still "only" has 16MP
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Upgrades of 500/4L IS and 600/4L IS are coming

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Though there's no word on price or availability, Canon have announced that they will be displaying prototypes of a new 500/4L IS and 600/4L IS lens at the Photokina show in Germany in September
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Nikon announce D3100

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
The new Nikon D3100 is an entry levelk DSLR with a 14MP sensor and 1080p HD video. $700 including an 18-55 kit lens.
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New Canon PIXMA printers

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Two new "all in one" PIXMA photo printers include scanner and copier as well as photo printer
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Canon Powershots S95, SD4500is and SX130is

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Three new powershots from Canon. The most interesting is the new "high end" S95, based on the S90 but now with video
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Studio version of EOS 7D (7DVS)

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Specifically intended for studio use, this version of the 7D has lockable settings (to prevent operator errors) and can inteface with a barcode reader to keep track of information when used for things like senior portraits
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Good Amazon Customer Service

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
An example of why I recommend Amazon
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Image Backup - do it now

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
With external 1TB drives in the $80 region, there's no reason not to use multiple hard drives for image and system backup
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New smaller DSLR from Canon in the works?

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
A reuters news report quoting Canon execs suggests that Canon are working on a new, smaller, DSLR
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Canon EF-S 15-85/3.5-5.6 IS USM Review

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Hands on review of the Canon 15-85/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Verdict? It's better than the lens it replaces, the EF-S 17-85/4-5.6 IS USM
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Sigma 50-500/4.5-6.3 OS HSM Review

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Hands-on review of the optically stabilized version of the Sigma ultrazoom. How well does it perform?
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Canon Digital Rebel T2i Review

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Full hands-on review of the new Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i (EOS 550D). The best Digital Rebel to date and a very capable camera
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Canon EF 50/1.2L USM Review

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Full review of Canon's fastest (and most expensive) 50mm lens.
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NIKON REBATES

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Nikon have savings of up to $400 per lens when select lenses are purchased at the same time as a DSLR
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The Canon EOS Lens Database

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
A database containing information on all Canon's EOS lenses 1987-2010, both current and discontinued
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Tamron 17-50/2.8 Di-II VC Review

Mon, 2010-12-20 14:06
Tamron's fast wide-to-normal zoom for crop sensor DSLRs. Optically stabilized using Tamron's Virbartion Control (VC) system it can be handheld at shutter speeds around 4 stops slower than a similar non-stabilized lens. Read the full review...
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