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New Canon DSLR EOS 1000D

Posted on Saturday, 21 June 2008 11:54PM by

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Canon announce new Beginners DSLR EOS 1000D
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Comment -  For those that want the flexibility of changing lenses, the big jump in quality the larger SLR type chip has over compacts. Or those that want to get a step on the ladder of an established SLR system,  with lots of  upgrade possibilities  should you out grow this camera. Aimed squarely at beginners Canon claim the small EOS1000 is the lightest camera it has ever made at just 450g. It has a slightly smaller LCD screen than some at 2.5 in, but this has allowed them to layout the controls and buttons on the back of the camera much like a compact, so those people trading up will be more familiar with the navigation. In another step to keep the move up to DSLR as painless as possible, canon have used SD/SDHC cards, the same as most of their compacts, so shouldn't be too traumatic to move your photography on to the next level, and shouldn't be to heavy to lug around on holiday. Worth a look then!

Canons official blurb -
The Canon EOS 1000D is the perfect D-SLR camera for anyone looking to get creative with photography. It lets you carry on shooting wherever you are, from dark interiors to evenings spent outdoors. Capturing the vibrancy on a street, or once-in-a-lifetime holiday shots, is made easy by the camera’s ability to shoot at up to 3 frames per second. Plus, for shots of kids or friends at a party, the wide area auto focus system has 7 separate points to capture their most active moments.

The EOS 1000D’s bright 2.5” LCD screen rewards instantly with a detailed review of every shot, which can be shared with friends thanks to a wide viewing angle. With Live View mode, the screen can even be used to compose shots, or to easily auto focus in the style of a digital compact camera. And for total shooting flexibility, the EOS 1000D is compatible with Canon’s range of lenses and EX-series Speedlite flashes – the broadest in the world.

Jessops and Photo Optix finding it tough -

The high street photographic retailers are finding life really tough due they say, to internet competition. So tough in fact Photo Optix have closed all twelve shops in the short term for administrators to stock take.
Jessops have previously closed 81 UK stores to trim their waist line but as yet do not know if this will be enough to keep the chain going through continued losses.


New All Weather Pentax Compact Digital Camera -
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All weather digital cameras are populer at this time of year with manufacturers claiming survival through cold and wet climates, so just right for the beach then!
This new 10 Mega Pixel has a 28mm wide angle lens, 5 time optical zoom, Shake reduction and Face Detection focusing aids. It also has high-def movie mode usable up to 13 feet under water for those that can't swim you can photo yourself drowning.
So if you want a new compact for your holidays this Pentax may be worth checking out.
Sony Camera Phone With 8MP's -
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Available later this year Sony's new Cyber-shot C905 looks to close the gap between a pocketable digital camera and a mobile phone. Most camera phones suffer from that terrible shutter lag that drives everyone mad, but this new device aims to overcome many of these complaints and even includes a proper flash. Pre-release images look really promising so maybe the all in one camera phone is almost with us, stay tuned for more info.
Sony's blurb
The new C905 Cyber-shot™
Take your best shot

  • Complete digital camera experience on a phone – true digital camera styling and an 8.1 megapixel camera with Xenon flash
  • Outstanding picture quality – complete with face detection auto-focus, smart contrast and image stabilizer
  • From baby’s first steps to an amazing sunset; store them all on the 2GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2®) included
  • The USB adaptor (CCR-70) provided in-box allows for easy transfer of your photos to-and-from your PC.
  • View high-quality pictures on the phones impressive 2.4” scratch-resistant mineral glass display
  • Share your memories – send your photos wirelessly from your phone to your TV via Wi-Fi™ (using DLNA), or connect with wires using the TV-Out Cable ITC-60, also announced today
  • Upload photos to your own online blogsite or print your photos with fantastic resolution up to A3 size
  • Much more than a camera phone - GPS-enabled for geo-tagging of photos and navigation support.
Epson Announce Two New Printers -

The entry level S20 Epson A4 printer sells for just £40 which almost the same price as a set of replacement cartridges, which are individual cartridges by the way, so it can be classed a bargin. Don't expect the best photo quality from it though as with everything in life you do get what you pay for, so looking at a model such as Epsons own Stylus Photo 300 will yield worthwhile improvements.

Epson have also announced the new A3+ R2880 high end professional quality printer which will also print to DVD and is a direct replacement for the R2400. At approx £570 some of the features to be found are -
  • UltraChrome K3 ink set with Vivid Magenta
  • Epson new LUT technology (Look Up Table) for ultra smooth gradations
  • Roll and Fine Art media support
  • Front feed for specialist rigid media (up to 1.3mm thick)
  • CD/DVD printing (using inkjet printable discs)
  • Dual USB 2.0 ports (connect 2 computer to the printer)
  • Front PictBridge port for direct printing from a digital camera or photo viewer

New CMOS chip means better performance form camera phones, one day -

Chip manufacturer OmniVision has produced a new chip which approaches the means of capturing images from a different direction. The result of this new technology is said to be Lower Noise and being able to cope with smaller lenses, which may mean better quality form smaller digital cameras and camera phones.
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