Monthly Archives: October 2010
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6
| October 23, 2010 | Posted by admin under Camera Lenses |
The first Micro Four Thirds super-wide zoom, this high-grade lens is equipped with superior optical elements for minimizing all types of aberrations. Like the new 14-150 mm lens, this one employs an MCS focus motor for fast nearly silent AF, ideal when shooting stills or videos. An independent test in the U.S. indicated a 13%…
Lowepro – Toploader Zoom 55 AW
| October 22, 2010 | Posted by admin under Accessories |
Designed to carry a digital SLR with attached lens (up to 80-400 mm f/4.5), this very convenient bag features an easy-access lid that provides full access to gear. It can be carried by a padded handle, adjustable shoulder strap, a belt loop, or the optional Toploader Chest Harness ($21). Two smaller models (45AW and 50AW,…
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM SLD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens
| October 21, 2010 | Posted by admin under Camera Lenses |
This APO lens, which replaces an earlier model, gains an image stabilizer said to provide a four shutter-speed step advantage and a new optical formula. It’s large, heavy, rugged, and accepts a tele-converter, but switches to manual focus when the accessory is used. Owners of small-sensor DSLRs will appreciate the adapter for using a smaller…
Sigma SD15 Digital SLR Camera
| October 17, 2010 | Posted by admin under Sigma |
Sigma SD15 Digital SLR Camera: This new well-sealed D SLR (with a dust protector) employs a 20.7 x 13.8 mm sensor that can capture all three colours of light at every pixel. Benefits over the SD14 include a more intuitive control interface, a faster/improved processor, a larger buffer for greater burst depth, a more sophisticated…
Hoya 77mm UV Filter Review
| October 11, 2010 | Posted by admin under Accessories |
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I’ve had this little gem for about month now and thought that it was about time that I threw up a small review of the Hoya 77mm UV filter. Now this is only going to be a short little review because to be honest there’s not really much that can say about a filter, it…
Pentax K-x DSLR Camera
| October 11, 2010 | Posted by admin under Pentax |
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The Pentax K-x was in several ways a breakout item for the company; it provided extremely fast overall performance, low-noise photos, and a powerful feature set in a rainbow of colours, all for a real affordable price that it could not help but make waves in a marketplace heretofore locked up by Nikon and Canon.…