Sony Alpha DSLR-A850

SONY BRINGS FULL-FRAME QUALITY TO A NEW CLASS OF DSLR PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS

SAN DIEGO, August 27, 2009 — Aimed at experienced shooters looking for value and sophisticated SLR performance, Sony today introduced the full-frame α (alpha) DSLR-A850 camera and a new 28-75mm F2.8 lens.

The α850 model shares the same 24.6 megapixel sensor and most features of the flagship α900 camera, introduced last year, but will be available for just under US $2000 (body only).

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

CAPTURE THE MOMENT IN PERFECT DETAIL WITH NEW SONY DSLR CAMERAS

Models Deliver Low-Light Performance, Exceptional Shooting Speed and In-Camera High Dynamic Range

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2009 – Sony today introduced two α (alpha) DSLR cameras with a new generation of Exmor™ CMOS sensors and BIONZ™ image processors, which make it easy for active shooters to get the best shot and capture clearer images—without missing their favorite moments.

The α550 (14.2 megapixels) and α500 (12.3 megapixels) cameras provide excellent picture quality, particularly in low-light scenarios. A new generation of Sony® Exmor CMOS image sensors employ new low-noise processing for high-quality pictures. The BIONZ image processor has color-noise reduction that helps achieve low noise up to ISO 12800, without sacrificing fine detail.

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CANADIAN MSRP:

COOLPIX
S570 – $229.95
S640 – $299.95
S70 – $399.95
S1000pj – $499.95

Digital SLRs
D3000 Set (with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 G VR Lens) – $639.95
D300s (Body only) – $2,069.95

Lenses
AF-S DX VR II NIKKOR 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 G VR II IF-ED (72mm) – $949.95
NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR II – $2,679.95

Nikon D3000

“The Nikon D3000 is worthy of a coveted Photography Blog "Highly Recommended" award.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Nikon D3000 [Specs], an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 10.2MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), and RAW. There is no Live View or Movie Mode. The Nikon D3000 can be purchased with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens which is optically image stabilized.

Sony alpha DSLR-A380

DPReview has posted their review (“delivers significantly faster live view AF speeds than the competition“) of the Sony alpha DSLR-A380 [Specs], with 14.2MP resolution (on a 23.5 x 15.7 mm APS CCD Sensor), in-camera Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, large tiltable 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, and a Quick AF Live View that uses lighting fast Phase-Detection auto focus.

Nikon D3000

The Nikon D3000 DSLR is Nikon’s new entry-level digital SLR camera targeted to first-time DSLR users thinking of upgrading from point-and-shoot compact digicams to an easy-to-use digital SLR camera. To this end, the Nikon D3000 has a Guide Mode to make that transition as painless as possible. Read our Nikon D3000 review to find out why we think this Family DSLR deserves an Editor’s Choice Award.

Nikon D3000 Review Executive Summary

Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D

LetsGoDigital has published their review of the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D [Specs], a DSLR which offers "the ideal learning curve for the beginning photographer" with its 15.1MP resolution (on a 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor), an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution (920K dots) LCD, Integrated Cleaning System, 9-point Phase Detection AF, Live View, PASM, Shutter Speed range of 30 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 3.4fps, and RAW file format.

Pentax K-7

Imaging Resource has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], “a camera you can learn and love” with its 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]