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Canon announced the much anticipated update of the Canon 5D today: The Canon 5D Mark II.
Highlights specs are:
DIGIC 4 Processor, 21.1 MP CMOS, 3.9 FPS, 15-point AF Sensor, HD Video Capture (1080), HDMI Out, 3″, LCD (920,000 pixels), ISO 50 to 25,600 (yeah, right), Available at end of November
DPReview has a preview.
Official Press Release
Marketing Website
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Today, Canon announced the EOS 50D. 15MP, DIGIC 4, 1600 ISO and 6.3fps.
Supposedly, it will not replace the 40D, and be available in October.
They also announced a new EF-S 18-200mm lens.
View Canon Press Release
DP Review has a pre-release review
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Too bad non-L lens don’t come with a lens hood… you really do need one most of the time. I looked at the Canon EW73B, but being somewhat of a cheapskate, I couldn’t justify spending $30 on a 5 cent piece of plastic.
I found a third party replacement on eBay, and decided to give it [...]
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Recently, I started looking for a “quick draw” bag to hold my Canon 40D. My list of options was fairly short.
Tamrac Velocity Series
Lowepro SlingShot 100 AW
Lowepro Fastpack 100
No local stores carried the Tamrac, but I did try the Lowepros at my local Best Buy. They were a little more cumbersome than I had hoped. My [...]
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I recently upgraded my camera to the Canon 40D. This isn’t a full review; but rather, just a few thoughts after using it for several weeks.
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