In an apparent jab to anyone who bought an entry level digital SLR, Nikon has dropped the Coolpix P80, a 10 megapixel superzoom. Incorporating some of their best technologies, like VR (vibration reduction) in its enormous 18x optical zoom, and ISO up to 6400. How well that handles noise is yet to be seen, but the new EXPEED image processor may help.
Other features include a (very large) 2.7″ LCD, Digital SLR controls (Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual), 13FPS (!) sports mode with up to 30 pictures in burst, Face Priority and a whole lot more.
Did I mention its got a $399.95 MSRP? This looks to steal a lot of the action away from entry level Digital SLRs and might just be enough to sway some advanced amateurs away too.
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The Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 is mostly desired by Sony fanatics and Zeiss lovers, but its hard to deny the appeal of a 24MP full frame sensor.
With little details, Masterchong.com offers an “August or September” release date and basic specs. This camera is expected to compete with Nikon’s current D3 and future D3x.
It should be hitting product counters sometime after Photokina.
Sony A900 pictured with optional battery grip and external flash.
Check out Masterchong for the full scoop and extra pictures.
PopPhoto found a lot to like when they played with Sigma’s highly anticipated DP1, a point and shoot sized digital camera with the guts of a digital SLR and a wide angle lens. With a street price of $799, the DP1 is not cheap but if it stands up to its claims, it could join the small but elite group of high end point and shoot cameras that have become increasingly popular with advanced amateurs and as backup cameras for professional shooters.
The interested can have a look at PopPhoto’s Gallery of shots or cruise on over to the article to get the full write up. The verdict? Positive! It looks like there might be a new contender for the light weight throne.
Canon’s popular XTi model has officially been replaced. Shipping this April, the Canon XSi is the new Rebel. The Canon Digital Rebel XSi looks like a very formidable upgrade to the XTi, which most regarded as a meager upgrade from the XT. Live view seems to be the thing of the moment, and while it doesn’t appeal to me; I can see its usefulness. All together, if the specifications match up to the real life experience then Canon may have a winner at this price point. Nikon will have to come out strong on the D90 to compete with the XSi.
The specs look VERY impressive.
- 12.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS (1.6x focal conversion)
- 3-inch live view LCD (up from the XTi’s non-live-view 2.5-inch)
- DIGIC III image processor
- 9-point AF, 3.5fps shot rate (up to 45 images in JPEG, 6 in RAW)
- The usual ultrasonic sensor cleaning
- SD / SDHC media
- Ships April, $799 and $899 for body-only / included EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, respectively.
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