Tuesday 20 October 2009

Canon EOS 1D Mk IV

  • Launched: October 2009
  • Type: Digital SLR
  • Sensor: APS-H, 27.9 x 18.6mm
  • Resolution: 16 megapixels
  • Lenses: Canon EF (not EF-S)
  • Key features: 10fps continuous shooting, full HD movies
  • Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: High-speed digital SLR for professionals. It has a unique sensor size mid-way between APS-C and full frame, which puts it at a slight disadvantage to the Nikon D3s, though the Nikon only shoots standard HD movies.

    Wednesday 14 October 2009

    Nikon D3s

    • Launched: October 2009
    • Type: Digital SLR
    • Sensor: Full frame 'FX' format, 36 x 23.9mm
    • Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
    • Lenses: Nikon F (FX, DX in 'crop' mode)
    • Key features: 9fps continuous shooting, high ISO performance; standard HD movies
    • Links: Press releaseProduct page
    Summary: Second-generation version of Nikon's original full-frame D-SLR optimised for speed, with a 9fps continuous shooting speed (11fps in 'crop' mode) and a maximum ISO raised to 12800.

      Friday 2 October 2009

      Sigma DP1s

      • Launched: October 2009
      • Type: Fixed lens hybrid
      • Sensor size: APS-C Foveon X3, 20.7 x 13.8mm
      • Megapixels: 4.7 (x3)
      • Key features: Foveon X3 sensor, fixed lens
      • Lens: 28mm equivalent f4
      • Links: Press releaseProduct page
      Summary: Fixed lens hybrid camera using unique Foveon X3 sensor for low apparent resolution but high image quality. The plain design and fixed lens restricts its appeal to enthusiasts only.

        Thursday 1 October 2009

        Pentax K-7

        • Launched: October 2009
        • Type: Digital SLR
        • Sensor size: APS-C, 23.4 x 15.6mm
        • Resolution: 14.6 megapixels
        • Lenses: Pentax KAF2
        • Key features: In-built anti-shake, expanded dynamic range, distortion and chromatic aberration correction, standard HD movies
        • Links: Press releaseProduct page
        Summary: D-SLR for enthusiasts and professionals, featuring metal construction, good continuous shooting speeds and a host of well thought out and useful features.