Canon announces the EOS 550D
Posted on 14. Feb, 2010 by rob in News
CANON has announced the release of its latest EOS digital SLR camera - the 550D.
The new 18mp camera uses the advanced DIGIC 4 image processor and offers full HD movie recording. The 550D includes Canon’s iFCL metering system that was first launched in the high end EOS 7D.
“Digital SLR photography has captured the imagination of consumers globally,” said Kieran Magee, Director of Product Planning, Consumer Products, Canon Europe. “Every year, more and more individuals are looking to record key life events with unrivalled quality or to test and explore their creativity. The EOS 550D redefines the entry level DSLR category, putting technologies and features previously the preserve of the professional into the hands of the consumer – allowing them to achieve outstanding results. With the EOS 550D, consumers are free to explore the limits of their own creative vision.”
The new camera should be hitting UK stores February 24th with an RRP of £799.99
Key Features
- 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400 (Expansion to 12800)
- Continuous shooting at 3.7fps
- Full HD movie recording with manual control and selectable frame rates
- 7.7cm (3.0”) 3:2 Clear View LCD with 1,040k dots
- iFCL metering System with 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor
- Quick Control screen to change shooting settings
- Exposure compensation +/-5 stops.
- Select maximum value for Auto ISO
- External Microphone socket
- Movie crop function
- Eye-Fi connected functions compatibility
Nikon D3S Is Out Of This World
Posted on 03. Jan, 2010 by rob in News
A number of Nikon’s D3S cameras and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses will go to the “final frontier” when they are taken out to the International Space Station (ISS) to be used for photographic documentation.
Nikon has revealed that NASA has ordered eleven of the high end Digital SLRs to join an existing star fleet of Nikon cameras on board the ISS made up of the D2XS, NIKKOR lenses, and Nikon Speedlights.
Nikon has keen to point out that the cameras will receive no bespoke modifications and that the cameras heading in to the orbit are the exact ones that customers can go buy themselves - currently retailing at around £3700 in the UK.
Since their relationship began in 1971, NASA has captured more than 700,000 images using Nikon equipment carried into space.
Got a question? Ask the experts!
Posted on 14. Nov, 2009 by rob in News
Do you have a question about your DSLR? Are you looking for advice and tips on how you can improve your photography with your Digital SLR camera?
DSLR.co.uk invites your questions for a brand new feature where your questions are put to the experts.
To ask a question, simply email it to rob@dslr.co.uk and we will try and answer as many as we can. Answers will be published on the website.
Canon Offers DSLR Cashback to UK Students
Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by rob in News
As hundreds of thousands of teenagers begin their University life with “Freshers’ Week”, Canon has come up with a cashback offer on two of its DSLR cameras specifically for students.
Students who purchase the Canon EOS 450D can get £50 cashback, and students who get the 500D can claim £65 back. The cameras can be purchased from any retailer and the cashback is claimed by filling in a form and sending to Canon along with proof of purchase and UK academic accreditation.
Canon hope the offer will be taken up by students on photographic courses, and the offer is open to lecturers and technicians also.
Pentax Announces New K-x DSLR
Posted on 19. Sep, 2009 by rob in News
Pentax has announced a new high performance enty level digital SLR camera - the K-x.
A follow up to last year’s K-m, the new 12.4mp camera offers a live view mode, high speed continuous shooting and video recording. The Live View mode offers an AF Face Detection mode which can detect up to 16 faces in one shot.
Loaded with an SD card and lithium battery, the K-x body weighs 580g meaning it should be nice and portable. The camera body will be available soon in shops in black, white and red variants.
Canon Announces Release of EOS 7D
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by rob in News
Canon has today announced the imminent release of the new EOS 7D Digital SLR camera.
The new high end digital incorporates a new 18MP APS-C CMOS Sensor, developed by Canon. It will also feaureDual “DIGIC 4” processors to offer fast, high-quality performance in all light conditions, an ISO range expandable to 12,800 and continuous shooting at 8 frames per second – without the need for additional accessories.
Commenting on the creation of the EOS 7D, Mr Uchidoi, Group Executive of Photo Products Group, Canon Inc. Japan said “We consulted over 5,000 photographers worldwide and asked them what they most wanted to see from a camera. Matching this insight with cutting-edge technology, we were able to develop a camera that truly gives photographers the versatile tool they require to experiment with their images.”
The Canon EOS 7D will have an RRP of £1699.99 when it hits stores in early October.
Canon Announces Professional Product Showcase
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by rob in News
Canon has announced that it will be showcasing its professional product range at a two day event in October.
Pro Photo Solutions 09 will be the largest event of its kind, demonstrating Canon’s entire suite of professional imaging products at the Business Design Centre in Islington. Visitors to the exhibiton will be able to see:
- Input featuring DSLR, Digital Video and pro lenses
- Software
- Output, featuring Canon professional print solutions
- Business Support solutions, highlighting critical support products, communities and the essential tools for a profitable business
There will also be seminars and the chance to have your portfolio appraised. Lee Bonniface, Country Director Canon Consumer Imaging, UK and Ireland said “This is the first time Canon UK has ever staged such a showcase of all our professional products. Canon is committed to continuous development of photographic, software and print products to help professionals achieve the very best results they can. I am pleased to have this opportunity to engage with this extremely important group of consumers and I look forward to meeting many of them during the show”.
Entrance is free of charge if you register now.
Canon Announces Camera Shake Double Whammy Technology
Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by rob in News
Canon has announced the development of a new type of SLR lens that will combat two types of camera shake. The new Hybrid Image Stabiliser (IS) interchangeable SLR lens compensates for both angular camera shake and also shift camera shake.
Sudden changes in the angle of a camera cause significant blur in photos taken during standard shooting, whereas blur caused by shift-based shaking, when a camera moves parallel to the subject, is more pronounced in macro and other close-up photography.
Canon’s existing stabiliser technology, which they started developing in the 1980s, is being extended with a new acceleration sensor that determines the amount of shift based shaking, and a new algorithm that combines the output from both stabiliser sensors.
Canon tell us that the new technology will be available in an SLR lens by the end of the year.
DSLR Sales Stay Strong Despite Economic Woes
Posted on 05. Jul, 2009 by rob in News
According to a report on AmateurPhotograper.co.uk, DSLR camera sales in May dipped only 2%. This contrasts strongly with sales on compact digital cameras, which suffered an 11% slump.
The statistics, compiled by GfK Retail & Technology, reveal that 42,800 digital SLR cameras were sold in May.
Why do you think DSLR camera sales are not being hit in the same way that compact digital cameras are?
Portable USB DSLR Battery Charger
Posted on 02. Jul, 2009 by rob in News
Nice post over at Slippery Brick where they profile a new USB battery charger which is designed for DSLR and camcorder batteries. Handy little gadget to keep in your bag as a portable battery charger.
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