Tag archive: SLR

How many times have you been taking pictures with your trusty iPhone and thought to yourself “this camera is so great, I wish I could put some huge telephoto lenses on it”? Like most normal people, we are assuming that you have never thought that, but on the off chance that you have, Photojojo might have just the thing for you: an SLR lenses mounting bracket for your iPhone 4, 3G or 3GS. The case is made of aluminum, and once installed on your… Read More

We got a closer look at Fuji's new cameras and the additions it's made to the lineup, and the manufacturer has jumped on board with the regular CES photography trends we're seeing: panorama stitching, touchscreen, and auto-share. It's added a newer model to its Z-series with the Z90′s addition. The main difference in this model from last generation's Z70 is the 3-inch LCD touchscreen the Z90 features, as well… Read More

After a few months of speculation and rumor, Nikon has officially announced its D80 digital SLR camera. The Nikon D80 was originally intended to be a baby brother to the compay's D200 digital SLR camera, but instead it seems to be a pretty formidable sibling, lifting a good set of the D200′s features wholesale and bringing them to market at a surprising price point. The Nikon D80 features a 10.2 megapixel DX Format CCD, a… Read More

After announcing its prosumer-oriented XH A1 and XH G1 high-definition camcorders last week, Canon has turned its attention to the consumer market, announcing the new HV10 high-definition camcorder. The HV10 combines high-quality optics with image stabilization, a CMOS sensor adapted from Canon's digital SLR still cameras, and a 10× optical/200× digital zoom capability—all in a package just two inches deep, four… Read More

Canon yesterday unveiled a new digital SLR. The new EOS 30D Digital SLR will be available in April in body form only for $1,399, as well as kit form with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II zoom lens for $1,499. The EOS 30D, said Canon, is targeted towards the mid-range of the DSLR market. This model combines Canon's DIGIC II Imaging processor with an 8.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor. The features of the EOS 30D include five fps shoot… Read More

Nikon yesterday announced a new high performance digital SLR camera which features a 10.2 megapixel CCD sensor. The D200 is priced at $1,699.95 and expected to be available in late December. The D200, said Nikon, offers a host of features targeted towards the discriminating photographer. These include the aforementioned 10.2 megapixel CCD image sensor capable of capturing images at 3,872 x 2,592 pixels, incorporating of Nikon's D2x… Read More

Konica Minolta, currently a small player in the heavily competitive digital camera market, announced today it will begin shipping new, inexpensive single lens reflex (SLR) digital camera next month, following Olympus, Pentax and (more recently) Canon and Nikon into what's becoming the hottest market segment for digital camera sales. The camera will be marketed as the Maxxum 5D in North America, Dynax 5D in Europe, and under the name… Read More

Quote from the review: “On February 12th 2004 Kodak announced the new DCS Pro SLR/n, an improved version of the 14n. Improvements included a redesigned sensor, a new type of filter over the sensor surface, new analog and digital boards and new software features. Just over one month later at CeBIT Kodak announced the SLR/c a new digital SLR with the heart of the SLR/n but in a new body and with a Canon lens mount. This is… Read More

From the company's press release: Pentax Imaging Company has announced it is developing cameras for the entry level digital SLR category.  The first introduction is slated for Fall of 2004. Pentax entered the digital SLR market in the Fall of 2003 with the popular *ist D digital SLR that offers 6.1 megapixels, interchangeable lens compatibility, and one of the world's smallest, lightest camera bodies in the digital… Read More

Quote from the review at The HardwareZone: “Other than winning the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association)

Designed for a broad range of consumers from experienced and amateur photographers to beginners taking their first steps into digital SLR photography, the D70 surges ahead with more features, moreperformance, and more value than any other camera in its category. Built from ground up as a digital SLR, the Nikon D70 offers tremendous value to consumers by incorporating many advanced features and new innovations that make photography with the D70… Read More

A new DX Zoom-Nikkor lens is being developed concurrently to match the D70, and both products are scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2004. Designed for a wide range of customers, from novices to serious and experienced photo enthusiasts, the D70 will enable photographers to easily adopt digital technology into their existing camera system. The new model will offer an exclusive selection of new features and exciting Nikon SLR technology… Read More