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February 9, 2010 | Gadgets & Reviews | 5 Comments
Canon raised once again the bar for entry level DSLRs. The new Canon EOS 550D packs an 18MP APS-C sensor, much like the Canon 7D, can capture 1080p HD Movies and its ISO can now be set up to 6400 and 12800 in extended mode. The LCD screen resolution was also improved with 1,040k ...
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August 20, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews | 3 Comments
Canon Powershot G11. Canon has announced a successor to its flagship PowerShot G10 compact released last year. The Canon Powershot G11 replaces the G10’s 14.7MP sensor with what it describes as a high sensitivity 10 MP CCD though it still uses the same 28-140mm equivalent stabilized lens. The [...]
April 14, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews, News | 10 Comments
The New Nikon D5000 DX
Nikon introduces its new entry-level model camera, the Nikon D5000 seems to look like the D40/D60 models but has the innards that sits just below the ‘enthusiast’ grade Nikon D90. Though Nikon D5000 does not have a built-in autofocus motor just like the D40/D60, it [...]
March 25, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews, News | 30 Comments
The New Canon EOS 500D
Canon has unveiled a new upper entry level camera, the Canon EOS 500D also known as the Canon Digital Rebel T1i, replacing the older Canon 450D model. It has a whooping 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. Just like the Canon 5D mark 2 it is capable of shooting videos with 1080 [...]
February 7, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews, Projects | 39 Comments
I just got myself a Panasonic Lumix DMC LX-3 point and shoot… yes a point and shoot! Ever wonder why I got this little toy since I have been a dSLR user for quite sometime? I have tried a few test shots with the Panasonic Lumix LX-3, with 2 strobe lights. Yep, it has ...
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January 15, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews | No Comments
Sigma announces another lens in their line-up, the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM with a 13.8 times zoom ratio. It incorporates Sigma’s original anti-shake compensation function. The lens incorporates four SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements and three aspherical lens elements that pro [...]
January 12, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews | 14 Comments
For those who wanted to buy camera and photography accessories, I have listed some reliable stores below.
Since I’m very far from Manila, and camera shops are very scarce or have only a few items, it had been difficult to grab some items I need. I’m glad to have these list, which since [...]
January 7, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews, News | 10 Comments
With the new format called “micro four thirds”, SLR cameras are getting smaller. It seems a hybrid of a compact SLR body with that of a point-and-shoot that snapshooters love. Four thirds refers to the sensor size of the camera with an aspect ration of 4:3.
In order to further scale down [...]
January 1, 2009 | Gadgets & Reviews | 19 Comments
I had a chance to borrow a Tamron 10-24mm lens from a friend. I base my observations through my first hand experience on using this lens, this is not an intensive review but my own personal review of this lens. I have intentionally used it for a few hours of actual shooting for this review ...
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December 24, 2008 | Gadgets & Reviews | 6 Comments
Update (Feb 7, 2009) : I finally got my self a Panasonic Lumix LX-3, I have tested a few shots with this tiny wonder. See my macro shots here
What I want for Christmas! Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Specs:
* 24mm wide 2.5x optical LEICA DC lens
* MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer)
* Venus Engine IV
* L [...]
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