Canon EOS 7D

“The Canon 7D provides a sophisticated prosumer still and video shooting experience at a reasonable price.”

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], comparing it to the Nikon D3s and Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The Canon EOS 7D is a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

There’s no doubt that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II made video acceptable in DSLR. The combination of a large image sensor, HD video and the availability of high quality 35mm lenses meant that quality video could be filmed with a relatively inexpensive camera. Soon, it was being used in commercial shots, indie films and even parts of network TV shows. The Canon 5D MK II was simply a portable alternative to big, five-figure movie rigs.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

“A neat and not unstylish solution to slip into a pocket when heading out for the day.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-128mm equiv.), POWER optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230,000 dots) LCD, Intelligent AUTO, Continuous Shooting 2.5fps, illuminated buttons, and movie 848 x 480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Panasonic FP8 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

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Canon PowerShot G11

“Buy the G11 for its image quality, flexibility of lens range or high level of manual control.”

DPReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot G11 [Specs], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.8-in. Vari-angle LCD (461K dots), PASM modes, RAW, HDMI output, Smart AUTO, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Canon G11 Review at: DPReview ]

Canon PowerShot S90

“Canon revives its S series compacts with this likeable SLR backup.”

TechRadar has published their review of the Canon PowerShot S90IS [QuickPrice Check], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in CCD), 3.8x wide-angle optical zoom (28-105mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, customizable Control Ring (around lens), large 3.0-in. LCD (460K dots), PASM modes, Scene Modes, RAW, High Sensitivity System (ISO 12,800), and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Canon S90 Review at: TechRadar ]

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

“The [Canon] SD980 delivers dependable image quality.”

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS / IXUS 200 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Scene Modes and Active Display Technology (just tilt or shake camera to advance photo in Playback).

[ Read the Canon SD980 IS Review at: DigitalCameraReview ]

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Some celebrities can be quite difficult to work with and their list of demands are fodder for ridicule. But if you must get the pictures, you must “learn to roll with the punches.” So say the professional photographers who have shot celebrities.

[ Read the article at: PDN ]

A Canon EOS Rebel XT fell off a skydiver’s helmet and plunged to the ground 3000 feet below. Besides a crack in the plastic body, the camera apparently still works fine.

[ Read the article at: Fred Miranda ]