Wednesday 17 September 2008

Canon EOS 5D Mk II

  • Launched: September 2008
  • Type: Digital SLR
  • Sensor: Full-frame, 36 x 24mm
  • Resolution: 21 megapixels
  • Lenses: Canon EF (not EF-S)
  • Key features: Full HD movie mode
  • Links: Press releaseProduct page
Summary: Relatively inexpensive full-frame digital SLR designed for professionals and enthusiasts, which offers full HD movies too.

Tuesday 9 September 2008

Sony Alpha a900

  • Launched: September 2008
  • Type: Digital SLR
  • Sensor: Full frame, 35.9 x 24mm
  • Resolution: 24.6 megapixels
  • Lenses: Sony a Mount
  • Key features: In-built anti-shake
  • Links: Press releaseProduct page
Summary: Sony's first full-frame D-SLR, offering high resolution at a keen price. But apart from a cheaper a850 version, Sony's full-frame camera plans seem to have stalled.