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question of the day

Question of The Day: What Do You Use to Take Your Photographs?

Like many people, I have a digital camera and a cameraphone—but I find myself taking most of my shots with my phone just because it is so convenient. This is true despite the fact that the 2-megapixel camera on the iPhone blows goats (and it won't be getting any better next time around). So, my question to you is, what device do you use to take most of your photographs? More »

6:30 PM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Sean Fallon
13,470 views, 156 comments

Latest by photophile: @johnnyabnormal: We probably do. I have a friend that recently got on the Canadian Adidas team. @Itsuru: Thanks. more »

concepts

SLR Concept Is Bold, Even If Flawed

With the resurgent popularity of SLRs, it's about time that we see a little form-factor innovation come to the field. This concept by Manuel Prada essentially extends the lens into a telescopic design, removing the clunky SLR back. What's the point? The design brings one-handed use and added shot stability (at least according to my five seconds of paper towel roll testing). More »

1:33 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
8,459 views, 36 comments

digital cameras

DSLR Battlemodo Follow-Up

By now you've probably seen our Battlemodo between the four hottest entry-level DSLRs on the market—the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, the Sony Alpha a350, the Nikon D60 and the Olympus E-420. With 91 good-sized comments (and counting), there were obviously some issues raised that merited further investigation. Here are some new details, discussed by camera model. More »

6:10 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Wilson Rothman
15,525 views, 31 comments

battlemodo

Entry-Level DSLR Battlemodo: Canon Rebel XSi vs. Sony Alpha a350 vs. Nikon D60 vs. Olympus E-420

This month, four eagerly awaited cameras all hit the market with a big ole thud: Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Sony's Alpha a350, Nikon's D60 and Olympus' E-420. They are not all evenly matched on paper, as you will see, and they certainly vary in price. But what's different about them, really? They are all aimed at people who wake up one morning and realize their point-and-shoot's pics are pretty crappy, people who don't consider themselves photographers but wouldn't mind spending a little money (under $1,000) to put those high-school photography lessons to practice with a decent body-and-lens kit. I decided to fiddle around with the four hottest new entry-level DSLRs and see what I could see. More »

Feature

10:40 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Wilson Rothman
62,453 views, 106 comments

Latest by n/a: @flame500 Get some facts before saying stupid things, lenses are co-developed and manufactured by sony under Carl Zeiss standards. By the way, I bet you are a frustrate canon user ;) And, about the review, what about the IQ of the cameras? Where more »

digital cameras

Olympus E-420 DSLR: Smaller, Lighter, Cheaper

In case you were worried that digital SLRs would remain priced higher than point-and-shoots, Olympus is breaking down the $500 barrier with its, well, $499.99 E-420. (Kinda makes you feel like sparkin' a doobie, don't it?) Sure, it'll cost you an extra hundred to get a 14-42mm starter lens, but this is the beginning of the truly affordable DSLR. That's not the only thing Olympus is excited about though: the 13.4-oz. E-420 is up to 40% lighter than other DSLRs in its class, and is being declared the "world's smallest digital SLR" by its maker. All that while retaining Live View, a 10-megapixel sensor and a 2.7" LCD. We can't wait to try it out. Jump for press release and chart of freakishly detailed specs. Just one question, Olympus: What happened to the Evolt brand? More »

12:00 AM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Wilson Rothman
12,321 views, 38 comments

Latest by n/a: Some photos taken with E-420. Also some ISO 800 shots: [highiso.net] more »

slrs

Supposed Pentax K200D Pictures Leaked All Over the Web

We previously told you guys about two new SLRs Pentax were rumored to be readying. Well, it looks like images of the K200D have hit the old interweb, and although we have no new word on confirmed spec—the original rumor suggested a 10MP Sony Sensor, PRIME 12-bit image processor and a 3-inch LCD—the images look solid. Either that or someone has some super sexy PS skills, in which case, we are still searching for an art intern. However, we are guessing this is the real deal, click through the gallery to see why. [Photography Bay]

2:14 PM on Sat Dec 29 2007
By Haroon Malik
7,148 views, 15 comments

Latest by ry_ry: The MF switch on the body is a master override. @semi: What a senseless post. If your reasoning were true, why do people still fly WWII planes? Drive classic cars? Have manual transmissions? Use maps *gasp*? I use manual lenses because they're more »

digital cameras

Nikon Steadies Up 18-55mm Kit Lens With Image Stabilization

Feature trickle—the movement of bells and whistles from high-end to low-end gear—is great. As Crave points out, image stabilization is one that's been falling down the line pretty steadily, now landing in Nikon's standard kit 18-55mm lens. The new, tricked out AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR lens— VR standing for vibration reduction—is only $200, and launches next month, just in time for stocking stuffing. [Crave]

4:40 PM on Tue Nov 20 2007
By Matt Buchanan
3,937 views, 20 comments

Latest by n/a: I bought the 18-200 VR in NYC. Half the price it costs in the UK (Equivalent $1200). I now find its' all the lense I really need. Lo light, performance is helped, I can now hold a 1/2s exposure steady enough more »

digital cameras

You Are There: Olympus Rolls Out Long-Awaited E-3 DSLR at Swank NYC Event


You read the press release and saw all the product pics, and now we take you to the stylin' camera event Olympus held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, laying on the fancyness and even carving some ice for the benefit of us ink-stained (pixel-stained?) wretches. Check out the star of the show, the $1,699 Olympus E-3 digital SLR, with its new 2.5-inch Live View finder that's not only giving you a sweet and sharp look at the proceedings with no squinting required, but it swivels out and around for those Dutch angles of which we are all so fond. We like. This flagship cam's one to watch. [Thanks to Nick McGlynn for the video.]

2:45 PM on Wed Oct 17 2007
By Charlie White
3,566 views, 5 comments

Latest by mconheady: Glad to see Leicaman and his oly bashing comments that have no truth what so ever.There are only pre-production models availible for testing. Do you honestly think their whole marketing campain for the world's fasted focus is just a cover more »

digital cameras

Panasonic Debuts New Lumix DMC-L10 DSLR with Face Detection

Panasonic's face detection technology has made it into its tinier point-and-shoots, and now it appears in the company's latest digital SLR camera too, the 10-megapixel Lumix DMC-L10. Like other Panasonic DSLRs, this one has Live View shot previewing, now with a 270-degree rotating 2.5" LCD. More »

12:12 PM on Thu Aug 30 2007
By Wilson Rothman
3,854 views, 1 comment

digital cameras

Fujifilm IS Pro Digital SLR Camera Has Predator Vision

Forget the visible light spectrum, any camera can hack that. The Fujifilm IS Pro is the most recent camera in Fujifilm's pro lineup that can shoot in the ultraviolet and infrared spectrums as well. Tooled for professional snoops, it also has such gumshoey features as one-touch black-and-white Live Image Preview, post capture face-detection that identifies up to 10 faces per image and Mirror Lock-Up and Shutter Delay to reduce image blur in a long exposure. It's simply the choicest thing to accompany your coffee thermos and box of doughnuts on those long overnight stakeouts. Jump for the details, right from the horse's mouth. More »

6:03 PM on Fri Jul 13 2007
By Wilson Rothman
7,055 views, 10 comments

Latest by davekaybsc: @PLAILLEUR I'm just talking about this specific camera, not hypotheticals. It's ridiculously expensive for essentially 6MP, and the image quality is awful, far worse than even an entry level Nikon D80. more »

review

Olympus Evolt E-410 Unboxed and Well Fondled (Verdict: Quite Nice, but Nikon D40 is Nicer)


If you don't know about the E-410, it's a 10-megapixel digital SLR packed into a remarkably slim body, selling for an impressively low price ($700 for body only, $800 for one lens, $900 including two lenses). The value proposition increases when you consider it includes Live View—the ability to get a video preview of your shot on the main LCD, á la point-and-shoot cameras. We talked about all of this and more when we introduced it to you at PMA. Now that it's here, is it the end-all be-all? Did it take pretty pictures? Keep reading to learn about my hands-on E-410 experience, and see some shots. More »

Feature

3:40 PM on Mon May 7 2007
By Wilson Rothman
7,253 views, 8 comments

Latest by PaulSim: Some high iso (1600) sample links: http://highiso.net/olympus/olympus-e-410.html And these looks good, i think. more »

slr-disguised compact

Canon PowerShot S5 IS: Compact Camera Wants to be an SLR When She Grows Up

Here's the new Canon PowerShot G5 IS, 8 megapixels of compact camera with an attitude, and 1:2.7-3.5 lenses with 12x optical zoom. The new camera supports video mode with stereo sound recording, as you can see from the two microphones mounted in the front. More »

9:10 AM on Mon May 7 2007
By Addy Dugdale
14,380 views, 27 comments

digital cameras

PMA 07: Olympus E-510 and E-410 Hands-On

We got our hands on the $899 Olympus E-510, the latest digital SLR from the company that wants to spread Live View goodness across its product line. One thing we noticed immediately was the excellent view screen, with its 176° angle of view, making it easy to see even from a steep angles. More »

12:50 PM on Fri Mar 9 2007
By Charlie White
4,337 views, 1 comment

digital cameras

Foveon x3-Packing Sigma SD14 DSLR to Finally Ship

Ever since Sigma teased its upcoming SD14 digital SLR back in August and officially announced it a month later, we've been waiting around for the company to finally ship the $2000+ camera with that fancy Foveon x3 sensor inside. Sigma officials never did say why the camera's shipment was delayed, but now the company has announced it will begin selling the DSLR on March 6. Hey, that's just in time for the big PMA photo convention in Las Vegas, starting March 8th. More »

8:52 AM on Wed Feb 21 2007
By Charlie White
2,882 views, 14 comments

Latest by HeadConnect: Hell, I love my SD-9, and probably will get the SD-14 when it comes out. Why? Well, like I tell the multitude of people asking me what kind of monstrous thing I'm carrying around - the SD-9 is a completely more »

digital cameras

Canon Readying 22-Megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark III?

Canon designers must be getting penis envy over that Hasselblad 31-megapixel super-camera we showed you last week (or its 39-megapixel bro), because now we're hearing rumors that Canon might at least approach that pixel count with a 22-megapixel digital SLR in the works.

If the scuttlebutt is true, the upcoming 1Ds Mark III will add resolution over the current top dawg at Canon, the $6800 17.2-megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark II (pictured over there), and it'll deliver all these extra pixels in a body that's half the size of its large, heavy predecessor. Now all Canon has to do is create some lenses that can feed such a hungry beast. More »

4:45 PM on Thu Feb 1 2007
By Charlie White
8,888 views, 14 comments

Latest by bubuli: i call BS on this one. no big shot camera manufacturer has announced a major product at PhotoPlusExpo in a long while now...why? because PPE is the "boring-est" expo ever. i stopped going there about 2 years ago. more »

digital cameras

Pentax Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Dunkable Gold SLR Throwback

Not that you'd want to drop this sucker in the water or anything, but Pentax calls its LX Gold camera the world's first waterproof and dust-resistant SLR. That's right, Gizmodians, this is not a digital camera, it's a nod toward those olden days when our forefathers used something that was known as "film." But Pentax did this relic up right, with shiny gold and alligator trim, celebrating the company's 60th anniversary. More »

10:10 AM on Tue Nov 21 2006
By Charlie White
1,781 views, 15 comments

digital cameras

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR Digital SLR: Infrared and Ultraviolet Camera Sees the Unseen

Fujifilm introduced its FinePix S3 Pro UVIR digital SLR camera, which the company calls the world's first production DSLR that can take photos in the ultraviolet and infrared light spectrum. Fujifilm is marketing the 12.3-megapixel camera to law enforcement agencies, who can use ultraviolet and infrared photography to visualize evidence that's hard to see with the human eye, such as bloodstains and gunshot residue. The S3 Pro UVIR lets those cops and detectives preview all this stuff live in its smallish two-inch viewscreen. More »

10:31 AM on Wed Aug 9 2006
By Charlie White
3,532 views, 4 comments

Latest by JTI2K2: I've seen many of these "ninja shots" using Ir cameras. Honestly, the quality is subpar, you cant see shit, and you end up using your more your imagination than the photo. more »

digital cameras

Nikon D80 DSLR Hits the Streets, Web Goes Wild

It's a big day for Nikon fans, where the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera is finally taken out of the misty darkness and rolled out into the white-hot lights. The successor to the Nikon D70 and D70s, it brings a 10.2-megapixel CCD to the party, along with more powerful image processing, a bigger viewfinder that's brighter, too, and it even has the higher-capacity battery of its more-sophisticated and expensive brother, the Nikon D200. More »

8:50 AM on Wed Aug 9 2006
By Charlie White
5,254 views, 6 comments

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