The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is the successor to Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II features 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 5 fps at shutter speeds 1/500 second or faster (for bursts of up to 45 Large/Fine JPEGs or 15 RAW images), sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; 45-point AF; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, and a Large 3.0-inch LCD display with Live View and seven brightness settings.
The Canon EOS 5D features a 12.8 megapixel Sensor (full frame), AF with 9 points, LCD of 2.5 inches, Magnesium body, DIGIC II and USB 2.0.
Each pixel is a very large 8.2µm, and is therefore able to receive a great deal of light, producing not only excellent resolution but a wide range of ISO settings and low noise levels on a par with the 8.2 megapixel EOS-1D Mark II camera. The DIGIC II Image Processor, DDR SDRAM and 4-channel reading enable an incredible burst performance of 60 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images at 3 fps.
The Canon EOS 30D is an upgrade of the Canon EOS 20D (same 8.19 megapixel CMOS sensor) with a larger 2.5 inch LCD (230,000 pixels) with ISO up to 1600 (in 1/3 stop increments), Spot Metering and High Precision 9-point AF system.
It also features burst depth of 11 in RAW and 30 in JPEG (9 for RAW and JPEG) with selectable continuous shooting speed, DIGIC II image processor with 0.15 second start up time, E-TTL Flash and USB 2.0 Hi Speed and video out connectivity. Continue reading
The Canon EOS 400D (also known as the Canon Rebel XTi) featuring 10 megapixel CMOS sensor with improved microlens array, fill factor and lower noise, EOS Integrated Cleaning System including: Anti-static coatings on sensor surfaces, Separate low pass filter with ultra-sonic vibration, Software based dust mapping / removal.
The EOS 400D also features Nine point Auto Focus sensor (same as EOS 30D) with F2.8 support, Continuous shooting burst up to 27 JPEG and 10 RAW images, and a Single large, bright, 2.5″ LCD monitor with 160° viewing angles (horizontal and vertical).
The New Canon Rebel XT (Canon EOS 350D) is an 8.0 Megapixel (APS-C CMOS sensor) DSLR with a 3 frames per second shooting rate (14 frame bursts). It has the same DIGIC II image processor of found in the high end professional ‘D-series’ of DSLRs.
The Canon Rebel XT (known as the EOS 350D Digital in Europe and the EOS Kiss Digital 2e in Japan) also features USB 2.0, simultaneous RAW and JPEG writing and a super fast 0.2 second start up. It comes in both silver and black.
The Nikon D40X is an update of the previously popular D40 and features a 10.2 megapixel DX CCD sensor (the D40 was 6MP), ISO of 100 to 1600 (extendable to 3200), burst mode of 3 frames per second and a 2.5 inch LCD screen (230,000 pixels).
Apart from the larger megapixel count, extended ISO range and increase burst mode it’s largely the same as the D40.
The Nikon D40X measures 126.0 x 94.0 x 64.0mm and weighs 481 grams. Continue reading
The Nikon D40 is a 6.1 megapixel entry level DSLR with a 23.7 x 15.6mm RGB CCD sensor. The D40 features 3-AF points, an ISO range of 200-1600, 2.5 inch LCD display, 3D Color Matrix Mettering II, (center weighted and Spot Metering), 2.5 fps continuous shooting, USB 2.0, numerous program modes, measures 126 x 94 x 64mm and weighs 475g (without battery). Continue reading
The Nikon D80 is a 10.2 (CCD) megapixel camera, featuring shooting at up to 3 frames per second (for up to 100 shot bursts) , has a start up time of 0.18 seconds, has a 2.5 inch LCD TFT screen (with 170 degree viewing), 3D Color Matrix Metering II, configurable Auto ISO, SD card (with SD-HC), in camera image retouching and has 11 point Auto Focusing.
The Samsung GX-20 is a 14.6 (CMOS Sensor) Megapixel Digital SLR camera featuring Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2.7 inch large wide colour TFT LCD (230,000 pixels).
The GX-20 is essentially a Pentax K20D with a slightly different body design and menus and according to Samsung its own JPEG processing.
The Samsung GX-20 also features live view, high dynamic range and pixel mapping, 11 point AF, dust removal system, shoots at 3 fps, and is housed in water and dust resistant casing. Continue reading
The Samsung NV40 is a 10.5 megapixel digital camera (CCD) with a 3x Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan branded 3x optical zoom lens (37mm – 111mm).
The NV40 features a lens with built in optical image stabilization as well as software based anti-shake technology (for both movie and still images). It also features self portrait mode, face detection technology and the ability to shoot at up to 3200 ISO.
The NV40 has an Advanced Movie Mode which can record movies at 640×480 pixels at 30 frames per second.
The Samsung NV40 has a 2.5 inch LCD with 230,000 pixels and 20 megabytes of internal memory. Continue reading
