Canon EOS 40D

The Canon EOS 40D is a 10.1-megapixel semi-professional digital single-lens reflex camera. It was initially announced on August 20, 2007, and was released at the end of August 2007. It is the successor of the Canon EOS 30D and can accept EF and EF-S lenses, and like its predecessor, it uses an APS-C sized image sensor, resulting in a 1.6x field of view crop factor.

Improvements
Changes over the Canon EOS 30D include a higher-resolution sensor that retains the same dimensions and 1.6 crop factor relative to full-frame 35mm format. While the sensor is based on that of the consumer grade Canon EOS 400D, improved microlenses are employed to keep noise to levels at least as low as the 30D and much lower than the 400D. The LCD rear screen size is increased to 3.0 inches from 2.5 inches. Other changes include a larger 17 frame RAW / 75 frame JPEG buffer, and slightly faster 59 ms shutter lag, with a maximum frame rate of 6.5 frames/second (up from 5). The 40D uses the same diamond layout of nine autofocus points as the 30D and 20D, but has a AF sensor with nine cross-type points (up from one).

The 40D can record in three formats, JPEG (of various quality settings), RAW and Canon's sRAW format which reduces images size to 2.5 megapixels. Because of the 40D's faster DiG!C III image processor, both RAW formats record 14bit colour (over 16 000 colour variations per channel) vs the 30D's 12bit colour which could only record 4096 per channel[1]. The viewfinder magnification has been increased by approximately 5% over that of the 30D. In addition, the viewfinder has been modified to display the current ISO setting and alert the user when shooting in black & white mode.

The EOS 40D also uses the DiG!C III image processor first introduced to the EOS line with the Canon EOS-1D Mark III. Other similar technological improvements drawn from the 1D Mark III and 1Ds Mark III include live preview with manual focusing and the EOS integrated cleaning system introduced on the 400D (Rebel XTi). Software bundles with the 40D allow direct control of the camera in live view mode from a computer connected via USB, with control of camera functions and on screen preview. This functionality is targeted at studio work and astrophotography.

Features new to the semi-professional model include weather and dust-resistant sealing of the battery door and storage compartment (more than the 5D offers but far less than that of the 1 series), automatic ISO selection, two features that the Nikon D200 also has. Interchangeable focusing screens are introduced with 4 different optional models currently available.

The EOS 40D can accept the Canon Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A for fast file transfer to a remote file server, either through an ethernet cable or a Wi-Fi network. This capability expands the EOS 40D's range of applications to sports and studio set ups where real-time transfer of the images is crucial.


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Canon EOS 300D

The EOS 300D is the affordable digital SLR that everyone has been waiting for. It marries the power of digital photography with the feature set and expandability that are synonymous with the EOS name.

Features
- 6.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- 7-point wide-area AF
- High-performance DIGIC processor
- 100-1600 ISO speed range
- Compatible with all Canon EF lenses and EX Speedlites
- PictBridge, Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible – no PC required

Canon EOS 300D - Features
This model is equipped with a CMOS image sensor with an effective image resolution of 6.3 Megapixel (3062x2048) which is more than sufficient for the mayor part of the functions to be able to offer oversized enlargements. The Canon EOS 300D offers a lot of similar possibilities that the EOS 10D offers. Here and there the Canon 300D stays on the surface with the possibilities of his settings and Canon economised on the material of the housing to be able to keep the price down. Anyone owning lenses suitable for EOS analogue cameras can use them again in combination with the EOS 300D. Just like the EOS 10D one should count on a focal length multiplier of 1.6x.

Canon EOS 300D digital camera review
Canon is doing well in the world of digital photography and maybe that is an understatement. The assortment of digital cameras built up by Canon over the past few years, is recognisable and has its own face. Names like Powershot and EOS are standing out and being recognised which is quite a performance in a sector that goes through many changes almost daily. Until the end of last year it was mainly the compact digital camera attracting the attention from the consumer, beside that a large group of consumers could only dream of a digital reflex camera, because the price tag showed some 2000 Euro.

Canon EOS 300D - Affordable digital reflex camera
But by the end of August Canon all of a sudden as if by magic made a digital reflex camera appear with a price tag that made us raise our eyebrows, and with us many of the industry. The price of a digital reflex became interesting overnight: Euro 1299, lens included! And not only that; Canon was also capable to supply the demands for the Canon EOS 300D. At least for the first few months, because at the end of 2003, beginning of 2004, the EOS became somewhat hard to get. The Canon 300D became a fact in 2003; it woke up the competing colleagues of Canon with a shock and might have speeded up the process of price reduction. Soon we will be able to admire the answer from Nikon; the new D70, which we will also put through our tests.

Making digital SLR photography accessible
Outstanding image definitionThe EOS 300D’s 6.3 megapixel CMOS sensor provides stunning image resolution, allowing detailed prints to be made up to A3. Canon’s high-performance, purpose built DIGIC processor links all key camera functions together and allows for high-speed continuous shooting. Images can be recorded simultaneously in both RAW and JPEG formats for greater post-shooting flexibility.

Wide-area AFWide-area 7-point AF allows accurate auto-focus on any one of 7 focus points within the viewfinder. Focus points can be chosen manually or automatically.

Precise exposure controlYou can choose between 35-zone evaluative metering (linked to the selected AF point), centre-weighted average or partial metering for complete exposure control.

The EOS 300D has a shutter speed range from 1/4000 second to 30 seconds. Together with an ISO range from 100 – 1600, it can capture images across a wide range of lighting conditions.

Controlled colour rendition As well as sRGB, the EOS 300D features Adobe RGB. This improves colour rendition by capturing colours across an extremely wide spectrum. White balance settings include Auto White Balance (AWB), 6 preset modes and Custom.....

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- http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/camera/review/16/page_1.html
- http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/cameras/digital_slr/eos_300d/index.asp
- http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS300D/

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Sony CyberShot DSC-H7

The ultra-zoom segment of the digital camera market is expanding as consumers seek more than the standard compact 3x lens and lust for the double digit optics. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 will satiate zoom cravers with its 8.1 megapixels and 15x optical zoom lens. The H7 is the less expensive sibling of the Sony H9, which has a bigger fold-out LCD monitor. The Sony H7 might be overshadowed by its big brother, but still provides a decent set of features at a reasonable price. The H7 will retail for $399 when it is shipped in June.

Almost exactly 12 months after the launch of the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 Sony announced the replacement cameras; the DSC-H7 (reviewed here) and the top-of-the-range mode the DSC-H9 (reviewed at the end of May). That Sony chose to increase the pixel count (to 8MP) and to include this year's 'must have' features (face detection and ludicrously high maximum ISO) can't have surprised many, but there are a few less predictable new features, and a few welcome changes. The former include a 15x zoom and HDTV (well, 1080i) output. The latter include an improved focus system, faster performance and a new (in the box) remote control. The H7 and H9 appear to be internally pretty much identical, though there are some feature differences that explain the $80 price difference (chiefly, the H9's screen and NightShot mode) - the H7 is basically the 'budget' model.

- Cyber-shot DSC-H7 vs DSC-H2 - key changes
- New sensor (8MP versus 6MP)
- longer lens range (15x up from 12x)
- Higher maximum sensitivity (ISO 3200)
- Larger screen (2.5-inch vs 2.0 inch)
- Lithium Ion battery
- Control dial has moved to rear of camera
- 9-point AF (was 3-point)
- New Sports mode
- HDTV (1080i) video output (via optional component cable)
- Face detection
- D-Range optimization (auto contrast)
- In-camera retouching
- Remote control included
- Entirely new user interface

Overall Impressions
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 is positioned to be the camera that consumers can buy if they can’t afford the swankier H9. The Sony H9 has the same resolution but a bigger LCD monitor that folds and tilts; that feature will cost an extra hundred bucks. The Sony Cyber-shot H7 retails for $399, which is a fair price to ask for the 8.1 megapixels, 15x optical zoom, image stabilization, and full manual control. The H7 isn’t exactly a budget camera, but is certainly fairly priced and more affordable than its H9 counterpart. However, interested consumers should tack on the additional cost of a Memory stick Duo card if considering shooting video.

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- http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H7-Digital-Camera-Review-13152.htm

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

The Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is Sony's first true ultra zoom camera (the DSC-F828 doesn't count in my opinion). Featuring a 5.1 Megapixel CCD, 12X optical zoom lens with image stabilization, a large 2.5" LCD display, and full manual controls, the H1 is aimed squarely at the likes of the Canon PowerShot S2 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ20 (and the FZ5 as well). While I haven't reviewed the S2 yet, I can tell you that the FZ20 is my favorite ultra zoom camera, so the DSC-H1 has its work cut out for it. How did it perform? Find out now in our review!

The DSC-H1 has an above average bundle. Inside the box you'll find the following:

- The 5.1 effective Megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H1 camera
- Two AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
- Battery charger
- Lens cap w/retaining strap
- Lens hood
- Conversion lens adapter
- Shoulder strap
- USB cable
- A/V cable
- CD-ROM featuring Sony Picture Package software, ImageMixer VCD2, USB drivers, and Cyber-shot Life tutorial
- 107 page camera manual (printed)

Introduced in February 2005 (pre-PMA), the Cyber-shot H1 is Sony's attempt to win a share of one of the fastest growing digital camera market sectors, the 5 megapixel 'super zoom'. Although Sony has produced big zoom cameras before (the F828 and its predecessors sported 5x and 7x optics and there was a 10x zoom floppy disk Mavica a few years ago), the H1 is the electronics giant's first foray into compact, big zoom image-stabilized cameras. As well as a huge 12x optical zoom the H1 is a real treasure chest of photographic control, offering a wealth of automatic, semi automatic and manual exposure modes, a big 2.5" screen and captures VGA/30fps movies in space-efficient MPEG format.

- 5.1 effective megapixels
- 36-432mm equivalent (12x optical) F2.8-3.7 zoom lens
- Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization
- 2.5” LCD (115,200 pixels)
- Full photographic control
- Real Imaging Processor & 14-bit DXP A/D Conversion
- Optional wide and tele lens converters
- Scene selection (7 modes)
- Histogram indication
- 32MB internal memory, plus a Memory Stick/PRO slot

Movie Mode
The DSC-H1 has the same, top-notch movie mode as Sony's other digital cameras. The MPEG Movie VX Fine mode takes VGA resolution video (that's 640 x 480) at 30 frames/sec until the memory card is full, with sound. The VX Fine mode requires a Memory Stick Pro card and it cannot be used with the built-in memory. A 1GB MS Pro card can hold about 12 minutes of video at the VX Fine setting.

Two other movie quality settings are also available. You can use the VX Standard mode, which is still VGA, just at 16 frames/second. A much lower resolution option is also available, recording at 160 x 112. Neither of these modes require a Memory Stick Pro card and the internal memory can be used as well. All the movies are saved in MPEG format.

As is usually the case, you cannot use the zoom lens during filming (the Canon S2 is the big exception here). The image stabilizer is active during filming.

Here's a sample movie for you, taken at the highest quality setting. Yes, it's the train once again! Be warned, this is a huge download and is not for those with dialup connections!


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- http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydsch1/
- http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_h1-review/

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FUJI FinePix S5 Pro

“you’ll soon realise that this camera has Fujifilm written all over it.” 96% - Highest RatedDigital Photographer - September 2007

- High-end D-SLR:ideal for portraiture
- Robust, magnesium-alloy body
- New sensor design to raise the quality bar
- Five film simulation modes
- Face detection for exposure and focus check
- Dual noise reduction: clean, sharp images at 3200 ISO

The FinePix S5 Pro will stand apart from the crowd by combining the much sought-after picture quality of Fujifilm's Super CCD SR sensor with a fully digital and durable professional metal alloy body. With this superior combination of truly professional handling and image quality, the FinePix S5 Pro will appeal to a broad range of professional photographers looking for something more in their D-SLR.

UPDATED : Fujifilm is delighted to announce that its acclaimed FinePix S5 Pro digital SLR has been named 'European Advanced Camera of the Year 2007-2008' at this year's prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards.

EISA explained the camera's success with the following commendations: "The special qualities of Fujifilm's Super CCD SR Pro sensor provide the wide dynamic range, low image noise and contrast control that make the camera stand out from the general DSLR market. Fujifilm has used a rugged body, faster processing, more flexible shooting methods, improved autofocus and advanced flash metering modes. Ultimately, though, it is the S5 Pro's ability to reproduce a massive range of tones that makes it the winner of this category."

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Master Photo-digital - April 2007
"The film-like rendering is where the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro excels, and while my preferences would be for shooting raw all the time, the new Velvia-like look and the modified Portrait looks all deserve testing... It's a niche-market camera, and shows us that Fujifilm still understands this niche."

Photography Monthly - April 2007
4 stars "The FinePix S5 Pro is a fine camera that delivers excellent results. It handles very well and exudes confidence, and it does produce lovely images and that's the important thing. There's not much noise, the Film simulation modes are worth using and it certainly does a great job in high contrast situations."

What Digital Camera? - April 2007
This month's pick "With four portrait-orientated colour modes Fujifilm is clearly targeting the wedding and social photographer, and the FinePix S5 Pro's extended dynamic range will certainly help tackle the 'black suit/white dress' exposure nightmare."

Macworld - November 2007
Editor's Choice"Fujifilm's DSLR, the FinePix S5 Pro, marries a sturdy build to a chip specifically engineered for detailed portraits and vivid landscapes. The FinePix S5 Pro maintained highlight detail in our portrait test shot, the best of all those on test, while delivering accurate colours and a good degree of crispness. Our close up shot at ISO1600 was also impressively free of image noise and similarly sharp. In short, the FinePix S5 Pro is a reliable digital workhorse of a camera and comes highly recommended."

Read Full Detail of Fuji FinePix S5 Pro at

- http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s5-pro
- http://www.dpreview.com/news/0609/06092502fujifilms5pro.asp

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FUJI FinePix S9600

"A great asset of this camera is its Intelligent Flash, allowing users to capture illuminating backdrops whilst accurately lighting the...Digital Photographer - December 2006

- 9 million pixel Super CCD HR
- Real Photo Technology
- Intergrated to 28-300mm lens
- Full Manual Control with RAW
- Full movie mode with zoom
- Movie Mode
- 2.0 tilting LCD monitor with live view

It's never wise to alter a successful formula. So rather than reinvent the hugely successful S9500, the new S9600 sees the introduction instead of some carefully-chosen improvements. Improving LCD size, image sharpness and low light autofocus, the new camera acts as a definite upgrade to its predecessor.

Nonetheless, you still have the impressive zoom lens; covering the crucial 28-300mm* range, and crafted from the highest standard Fujinon optics, this is a built-in lens that has been engineered to work perfectly with the camera's sensor technology. And the sensor technology is just as advanced – a nine million effective pixel Super CCD and Real Photo Processor combination that not only delivers on detail, but also the major image quality milestones: colour, low noise, dynamic range and sensitivity.

Fuji FinePix S9600 Review

Review by : PC Plus - March 2007
"If you do decide to go for a bridge, the FinePix S9600 is one of the best examples on the market. We're talking a high resolution, nine megapixel sensor that will be more than enough unless you want to print photos at billboard size, along with that powerful and flexible 10x zoom lens."

Review by : PC Advisor - March 2007
"Aimed at enthusiasts, the FinePix S9600 is a veritable playpen of goodies, and includes a full range of manual and priority modes. At its heart lies a 9 MP CCD (Charge-coupled device), which pumps out Jpeg and Raw images at 3,488x2,616 or video at a TV-friendly 640x480 with audio."

Review by : T3 - December 2006
"Face-recognition makes for idiot proof snapping. Fujifilm's first camera with face detection technology is a digital powerhouse with an excellent zoom. Picture quality is excellent, particularly in bright light. Perfect for enthusiasts, this has an amazing number of features for the money."

Review by : PC Advisor - January 2007
"Perhaps the most intriguing innovation is its Face Detection systemhence the 'fd' in the model name. It sounds a little James Bond, we know, but we have to say that the Fujifilm S6500fd did a pretty slick job of detecting faces, regardless of positioning in the frame, and could accurately track the movement of meandering subjects."

Review by : Digital Photographer - September 2007
“Fujifilm’s FinePix S9600 is a replacement to the critically acclaimed FinePix S9500.The new model features modifications designed to improve image quality. Refinements include increased image sharpness, a more generous LCD and faster autofocus in low light.”



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- http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s9600/reviewsAndImages/
- http://www.dpreview.com/news/0608/06082412fujis9600.asp

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FUJI FinePix S6500

"The main USP for this new bit of photographic kit is its proprietary face detection technology that automatically recognises faces in the...Boys Toys - January 2007

- 6.3 million pixels
- Face Detection Technology
- 100-3200 ISO range
- Fujinon 28-300mm lens
- 2.5" LCD monitor
- Full movie mode with zoom
- Intelligent Flash System

Fujifilm has today announced the new FinePix S6500fd, the suffix stands for one of the S6500's new technologies, Fujifilm's "face detection". This appears to be designed to locate faces in the frame (up to ten faces) for auto focus, metering and subject tracking. According to the press release Fujifilm's hardware implemented Face Detection technology needs just 40ms to locate a face in the frame. In addition the S6500 sports a six megapixel SuperCCD sensor which provides it with up to ISO 3200 at full resolution as well as a wide-angle 10.7x lens with a mechanically linked zoom ring. It's not the first time we've talked about face detection, Nikon has had it in a handful of models since early 2005.

New digital camera combines hardware based Face Detection technology and high ISO sensitivity to stunning effect

Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix S6500fd digital camera, debuting industry-first hardware based Face Detection technology to enable the camera to recognise faces and optimise settings to get the best photograph in just 0.04 seconds. With Fujifilm’s acclaimed sixth generation, six megapixel Super CCD sensor and Real Photo Technology II, class-leading ISO 100-3200 sensitivity and Fujinon 10.7x (28-300mm equivalent) optical zoom lens, the FinePix S6500fd combines the photographic possibilities of a digital SLR with the ease of use of a compact.

Fujifilm expects the FinePix S6500fd to be a popular camera for hobbyist photographers. It will be a powerful, fun tool for people looking to move on from their compact digital camera, but who don’t want the restrictions or level of manual input that can be required by a Digital SLR.

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- http://www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06071302fujifilms6500fd.asp
- http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/digital/cameras/s6500/?lpage=/digital/cameras/range.php

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