CameraTown have put together an in-depth review of the Canon Rebel T2i versus the Canon EOS 7D.

When the Canon T2i was first announced it surprised many in that it had quite an extensive feature set that included an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor and full HD 1080p movie recording. A lot of the features on the Canon T2i have been handed down from the Canon EOS 7D. The T2i is around $850 cheaper which makes you wonder which of the two cameras you should choose… the more expensive Canon EOS 7D priced at $1,649.95, or the Canon Rebel T2i priced at $799.99 which would give you an extra $850 to spend on lenses. [Read more…]

Canon have announced a new firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II cameras. The new firmware update will launch in the next couple of weeks bringing more features to the digital SLR camera.

The new firmware will being the camera up to version 2.0.3 which will enable 1080p full HD video recording at 24, 25 and 29.97 frames per second. The recording will meet both PAL and NTSC standards.

As well as the HD updates the new firmware also brings a new histogram display to movie capture mode. Also sound recording levels can be adjusted with the camera. [Read more…]

The Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds digital camera is now available over at Amazon in the US. The camera has a 12.3 megapixel sensor and is in the micro four thirds format allowing it to be compact as well as powerful.

A lens is included in the package which is a 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko digital zoom lens. On the back of the camera is a 2.7 inch HyperCrystal LCD display that also has Live View. The PEN E-PL1 is capable of capturing HD video and storage of images and video is to SD or SDHC memory cards (supplied separately). A built in flash can also be found in this particular model which was not found in previous versions. [Read more…]

Sigma have revealed details of a new camera called the Sigma SD15. The SD15 is a digital SLR camera that is an upgrade to the previous SD14 model. The new model now accepts SD cards for storage and has a more durable shutter mechanism.

Other features include a new sensor that can capture images in RAW format up to 21 frames in a single shoot. The sensor is called the Foveon X3 and the image processing engine used is the Sigma TRUEII. A 77 segment AE sensor can be found on the SD15.

On the back of the camera is a 3 inch TFT screen that can display 460,000 pixels. [Read more…]

General Electric isn’t a company you’ll probably think of if asked to name a make of digital camera, but here we have a few new cameras introduced by GE recently.

The first series is the GE Active Series G5WP that is waterproof and rugged camera. It is built with a sturdy metal design allowing it to take a few knocks along the way. The camera it’s self has a 4X internal zoom lens which captures images at 12.2 megapixels. The camera comes in a graphite gray, raspberry red and ocean blue colours. When launched in the second quarter it will cost $179.99.

The next camera is the GE Power Pro Series X5 that features a larger optical zoom capable of 15X. A 28mm lens is included along with optical image stabilization. When launched in Q2 it will be priced at $149.99. [Read more…]

Samsung are launching five new camera lenses for their Samsung NX10 that we first mentioned early in January. The new lenses being made available vary in what they can achieve starting with a fairly standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens that gives a fairly wide angle and can be used for zooming in a little to shots.

The next is a 20mm f/2.8 pancake lens allowing for wide angle shots with a fairly wide aperture that can let in some decent amount of light. The next lens is a macro lens that is a 60mm f/2.7. Next is the 20-50mm f.3.5-5.6 and funally an 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 for zooming in more closely to subjects. [Read more…]

Back at CES in Vegas last month, Casio had on display a concept camera called the Casio EX-10HG. This particular camera is similar to EX-FH100 but is different in that it has a built in GPS chip. The GPS chip is utilised more than just geo-tagging though and can be used as a guidance system by pulling data from Google Maps to show you exactly where you are at any given time.

Over at PMA that’s running at the moment, a Casio representative revealed that the concept camera was actually to be launched this year in October and will have a price point of $400. [Read more…]

Samsung have launched the Samsung TL500 point and shoot digital camera. The camera it’s self belongs to the “high-end” of point and shoot cameras in that the features it have bring it close to how a DSLR camera functions except for not having an interchangeable lens which keeps the size down.

The lens included with the camera although fixed to the body is actually quite capable and has a wide aperture of f/1.8 allowing plenty of light to hit the sensor for darkened shots. Full manual controls can be found with multiple control dials to get the camera to take the shot you want it to take. [Read more…]

Sony are working on a new ultra-compact camera that uses interchangeable lenses. The new DSLR is currently being developed and is scheduled for launch this year. The camera uses a newly developed Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that supports HD video recording in the AVCHD format.

As well as introducing and showing an early design of the ultra-compact camera, Sony also had on show their latest DSLR called the a700 which at this moment in time, is also a concept/mock up. This camera falls in to the mid-range area of cameras from Sony and is aimed at so called “prosumers” and those who immerse themselves more in to photography. [Read more…]

Casio have announced the launch of two new point and shoot cameras from their Exilim range called the Casio EX-S7 and the Casio EX-Z35. Each of the cameras has a 12 megapixel sensor along with a 3X zoom lens.

The EX-S7 is capable of capturing video at a HD resolution of 720p and has the larger screen out of the two cameras measuring 2.7 inches vs the 2.5 inches of the EX-Z35 camera.

The Casio EX-S7 as well as having the above mentioned features also is compatible with SD memory cards. Camera functions include Dynamic Photo that creates a green-screen effect while taking pictures. It uses the EXILIM Engine 5.0 system that is an upgrade to the earlier version 4.0 model. This 5.0 system uses a CPU as well as a dedicated image processing CPU and with this combination it can produce images up to 30% quicker as well as providing greater colour and image enhancements. [Read more…]

The Fujifilm FinePix XP10 waterproof digital camera has been listed on Amazon for pre-order recently. Currently there is no known shipping date, but we expect it to be within the next few weeks due to the pre-orders being taken.

The FinePix XP10 has a 12 megapixel sensor that allows large images to be captured. The camera is also rugged thanks to it’s protection against water, cold, shock and dust. This protection allows it to be used in more extreme circumstances without the worry of the camera getting broken if dropped in water or if dust hits it.

Other features include a 5 times optical zoom lens that has a reinforced protective barrier on the lens. [Read more…]

The Gorillapod has been updated and a new accessory added to the range that allows a camera weighing up to 5KG to be securely attached. The new accessory is called the Ballhead X and allows the photographer to pan, tilt and rotate their camera while keeping a sturdy grip on the camera preventing it from dropping. The Ballhead X is compatible with the Gorillapod Focus tripod.

By using an accessory like this it allows you to move your camera to capture all sorts of angles allowing for some decent long exposure shots to be captured.

The Ballhead X costs £69.95 in the UK. Unfortunately the Ballhead X isn’t compatible with the newly announced magnetic version of the tripod. [Read more…]