Tag: Canon
It has been three long years since Canon shook things up by introducing
the first “affordable” full-frame D-SLR, the EOS 5D. Now its
replacement is finally here. The new EOS 5D Mark II ups the resolution
by 65%, adds full HD-movie capability and a lot more, all at a price
$600 less than the original EOS 5D when it came out.
Digital video has been a feature of compact digital cameras for years,
and recently HD capture has become more common. This feature has now
made its way to interchangeable-lens cameras.
For first-time D-SLR buyers, the sub-$1,000 category is often the best
balance between performance and price. The entry-level segment of the
market is highly competitive, with manufacturers vying to bring
photographers into their systems.
For experienced SLR users who want pro-level controls without a
professional price tag, the “sweet-spot” D-SLRs offer the best mix of
technology and value. Models in this price range improve upon
entry-level models with faster response and burst rates, plus more
sophisticated autofocus and metering systems and controls. Some models
also offer upgraded sensor and processing technologies, like 14-bit A/D
conversion (16,384 gradations versus 4,096 gradations with 12-bit A/D
conversion) and broader ISO ranges.
Cameras get all the attention. When a new camera is expected from one
of the big players, the rumor mill starts up and bloggers frantically
conjecture at what new features and technologies it might have.
If you make your living with your camera or simply want the very best
performance and latest technologies, pro models offer uncompromising
feature sets and image quality. This also is the range where you’ll
find “full-frame,” 35mm-size sensors, allowing you to use 35mm lenses
with no magnification effect.
Making 4x6-inch, photo-quality prints at home and on the go has never
been easier. There are several excellent snapshot printers on the
market. Most are reasonably priced and easy to use. Many print directly
from your camera or memory card, allowing you to make prints without
booting up your computer. Some even run on battery power. And all of
those that we’ve included here produce great-looking prints. How to
choose, then?
Inkjet printers have been outstanding for years now, but the latest
generation really advances the state of the art. As camera resolution
has increased to easily support it, the trend is toward making larger,
13x19-inch printers the best printers possible for photographers. The
13x19-inch print is big enough to display beautifully when framed and
hung on a wall, yet not so big that a few quickly fill up all of your
wall space.
