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[26 Oct 2008 | One Comment | ]
Can Medium Format Digital Cameras Survive?

They boast the highest megapixel counts ever, but is the extreme investment in a MF digital camera worth it compared to what top 35mm (Full Frame) DSLRs deliver?

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[17 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
LEICA S2 Debut:

Are the megapixel wars over? Not if you can afford the 37.5MP Leica S2 DSLR!

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[16 Oct 2008 | 2 Comments | ]
Photokina 2008: Remote Viewing Experience

Every two years Cologne, Germany hosts the largest photo trade show in the world. This year, I covered it in record time using a crystal ball and the internet.

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[16 Sep 2008 | 2 Comments | ]
Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-G1 is in a small class of its own.

It looks like a mini DSLR–but it’s not. It has an electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, so it’s not a typical EVF camera. Can we call it an EVI (electronic viewfinder interchangeable) and leave off “lens” for obvious reasons? (EVIL)

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[9 Sep 2008 | One Comment | ]
Sony A900 DSLR takes steady aim at pros

Does this $3,000 camera, with its 24.6MP full frame, image-stabilized sensor and gorgeous optical viewfinder pack enough pro pizzazz to win over Canon and Nikon shooters? I took it for a test drive to find out.

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[8 Sep 2008 | 2 Comments | ]
Nikon & Canon save best? DSLRs for last

The new Canon EOS 50D and the Nikon D90 are hot–and affordable–digital SLRs for advanced photographers. But which one has the best bang for the buck? The debate is on.

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[2 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]
Olympus E-3: Top Seed at the US Open?

For years Olympus has lagged behind Canon and Nikon when it came to sales of advanced-amateur and pro-level DSLRs. One reason? Sluggish autofocus. Now that the E-3 fixes that problem, can Olympus finally get the respect it deserves?

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[23 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]
Another RAW camera format? How are we going to handle it?

We hoped we had seen the last proprietary RAW file format. But Nikon surprised us with another one called .NRW (and the W is for Windows Only!)

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[16 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]
New Micro Four Thirds system promises smaller, lighter DSLRs

On August 5, 2008 the new Micro Four Thirds camera and lens standard was announced. But are photographers ready for another interchangeable lens standard?

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[2 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]
Leica lovers rejoice! Well, almost.

Believe it or not, the recently announced Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON f/2.0, 24-60mm equivalent lens is now available for under $500!