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Canon EOS 5D Mark II First Impressions

by [tag]David Tong[/tag] I was fortunate to try my friend’s brand spankin’ new [tag]Canon EOS 5D Mark II[/tag] with [tag]Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM[/tag] this afternoon, so here I’m am giving you a quick insight with the camera. I have to mention right now that this is not a thorough [tag]review[/tag] (I’ll write one if I get the chance to try one for more than a day) but merely a hands-on experience and some test shots under usual indoor, low-light conditions. So don’t demand high-quality samples right now, I didn’t get the chance to capture any. All the sample images are shot in Program Mode, Evaluative metering, and Large + Normal quality. Readers Found This Page With These Termsnikon 1 v1 sample images (1)nikon cx (1)nikon d800 samples (1)

Which Canon to Buy?

Just like the Nikon post that I had a few days ago, here’s to help you decide which [tag]Canon[/tag] dSLR and [tag]lens[/tag] to [tag]buy[/tag]. To compare [tag]Canon EOS[/tag] dSLR bodies, visit the Canon Resource and Learning link. Or the Camera Advisor page. For the [tag]Canon EF Lens Work III[/tag] book that lists all the current EF lens catalog and their MTF charts, download the document zip here (FileDen hosted). The PDFs are freely distributed by Canon.

Review – Fuji FinePix Z20fd

by David Tong If you plan to purchase this camera online, please support my site by buying it from B&H. Thanks a lot! Overview From Fuji’s website: [tag]Fuji[/tag] [tag]FinePix Z20fd[/tag] features at a glance: 10 Megapixels 2.5-inch LCD screen 3x Fujinon zoom lens Stylish ultra compact design Face Detection Technology with intelligent automatic red-eye removal Dual shutter releases: One button for still capture, one for movie record, for ease of use Intelligent Flash: i-Flash detects subtle lighting differences within a scene, and then varies the flash intensity accordingly. It also uses the high sensitivity of the FinePix Z20fd to enable the camera to use less flash, preventing that “blasted with light” effect that so many digital camera flashes leave you with Dual Shot Mode: In this mode, the FinePix Z20fd quickly shoots two images in succession — one with and one without the flash — saving both. This convenient function lets the user perform an on-the-spot picture comparison and decide whether the FinePix Z20fd produced the best shot with or without flash Special scene modes: The FinePix Z20fdhas 14 scene positions including Fireworks, Beach and Snow, offering a one-touch setting for almost any situation xD/SD/SDHC compatible slot: A single media [...]

Review – Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

Important: This is the original Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM (released 2001) and has been replaced by a Mark II version last 2007. The MKII is just a lot better than the old one especially with edge details and contrast, but take this review as a solo review of the MKI and not a comparison with the new one.   Image Courtesy of Wikipedia.org From Wikipedia: Type: Zoom Focal length: 16-35mm Frame coverage: Full frame Aperture (max/min):     f/2.8 – f/22 Construction:     10 groups / 14 elements # Diaphragm blades:     7 Close focus distance:     280mm Max. magnification: 0.22 Physical Max. diameter: 83.5mm Max. length: 103 mm Weight: 600 g Filter diameter: 77mm Accessories Lens hood: EW-83E Angle of view Horizontal:     98° – 54° Vertical:     74°10′ – 38° Diagonal:     108°10′ – 63° The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM replaced the (even) older EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM and it was a big upgrade from every standpoint. The 1mm may not sound much but on a full frame camera, wide angle differences are larger than telephoto lenses in field of view. Readers Found This Page With These Termscanon ef 16-35mm f/2 8 is usm bericht (2)Review (2)16-35 [...]

Which Nikon to Buy?

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Photoshop – Enhance Your Photos in 3 Easy Steps!

Level: Easy How many times have you taken a colorful scene but you feel that the image needs a little bit more “pop”? I have an easy Adobe Photoshop tutorial for you that should solve most of your flat images. Readers Found This Page With These Termsenhance photos in photoshop (1)willy tinoyan (1)

Review – Canon EF 70-200mm F/4L IS USM

We reviewed the venerable flagship Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM a couple of weeks ago with favorable but slightly reserved recommendation due to price and weight factors. This week, I bring you a review[/tag] of it’s smaller and lighter cousin, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM. Image Courtesy of Canon Specs first… From Canon The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM is a lightweight, compact L Series telephoto zoom lens with Image Stabilizer. The optical Image Stabilization in the new EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens provides up to an incredible four stops of shake correction-a first for Canon IS lenses. The use of fluorite UD lens elements provides excellent optical performance in terms of resolution and contrast. These features, together with its water-and dust-proof construction, provide both the performance and portability to meet user demands. Specifications Lens Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 70 – 200mm f/4 Lens Construction 20 elements in 15 groups Diagonal Angle of View 34°- 12°(with full-frame cameras) Focus Adjustment AF with full-time manual Closest Focusing Distance 3.94 ft. / 1.2m Zoom System 7-group helical zoom (rotational angle: 72º) Filter Size 67mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 3.0 x 6.8 in. / 76 x 172mm [...]

Collection of Canon EOS 5D Mark II Reviews

Hopefully, I can get my own [tag]review[/tag] up before the year ends, but until then, here are some reviews that I’ve found. PhotographyBlog.com – Most Comprehensive as of Dec 3, 2008 AdamJ from CPG – NEW! Wyophoto – NEW! CameraLabs – NEW! Roland Lim – NEW! Popular Photography – NEW! The Digital Journalist TechRadar.com BebbStudio Tim Hetherington Canon EOS 5D Mark II – VIDEO Akihabara News – 5D vs 5D II comparisons Bookmark this page and I’ll update every worthwhile review I discover about the [tag]Canon EOS 5D Mark II[/tag]. Readers Found This Page With These Termsfuji x10 samples (3)

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