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Canon's EOS 5D Mark II gets painstakingly detailed {Engadget}
Sep 17th 2008 4:25PM @Tom:
Nice try, but even Canon's own engineers don't agree with you about MP. Check this out:
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/techdigest/20080917/ttc-exclusive-canon-engineers-held-back-e870a33.html
Canon engineers are being held back from developing new sensor technology by marketing departments in a "race for megapixels", claims an employee of the Japanese photography company.
The employee told Tech Digest that Canon have the technology to "blow the competition away" in terms of image sensors, but are instead being asked to focus on headline figures like the number of megapixels a camera has. When asked for his opinion on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which we covered this morning, the employee said:
"I am hugely disappointed because once again Canon engineers are dictated by their marketing department and had to keep up with the megapixel race. They have the technology to blow the competition away by adapting the new 50D sensor tech in a full frame format and just easing off a little on the megapixels. Although no formal testing has been done on the new model yet, judging by the spec and technology used, it just seems to be as good or as bad as the competition - not beating them by a mile (which we used to)."
Canon's EOS 5D Mark II gets painstakingly detailed {Engadget}
Sep 17th 2008 1:55PM The D700 price will probably fall slightly (though it probably would have anyway). Keep in mind that the D700 has a much better autofocus system and is a faster camera in terms of frames per second. So, although the Canon has a higher megapixel count, that doesn't necessarily mean it should be the more expensive camera.
The editor-in-chief giveaway: Win Ryan Block's gadgets {Engadget}
Aug 24th 2008 12:48PM I like gadgets. I'd keep them all and put them under my pillow.
D90 outed by inventory screen at $1,300 asking price {Engadget}
Aug 12th 2008 1:38AM "VR is arguably MORE useful in wide angle than long."
"Arguably" is the key word there, and I don't know many photographers who would make that argument.
It may be more useful to you, because that's what you shoot, but VR is actually much more effective at longer focal lengths, where camera shake is more of an issue.
Nikon's Coolpix S60, S710, S610 and P6000 with GPS get outed {Engadget}
Aug 7th 2008 1:28PM "I like Nikon, but they're pandering to a disappearing market here. If it's not a disappearing market, it should be."
I disagree. The market for this type of camera is actually quite strong. It consists of 1) amateur photographers who want more control over their photos, but don't want the size and weight of a DSLR, and 2) amateurs and pros who already own a DSLR and want something smaller for those occasions where it's not appropriate or the DSLR is just too heavy to lug around.
The problem with this camera is that Nikon has used the same, small format sensor that they use in all their compact cameras, and they've stuffed way too many pixels onto that sensor. Meaning, even though you have more control over the photo taking process, the end results will be just as noisy as everything else.
Also, the price point is a little too high.
Canon's EOS Rebel XS DSLR gets official, a price tag {Engadget}
Jul 8th 2008 12:50PM Kit lenses have come a long way... both Canon and Nikon's 18-55mm lenses are considered pretty good, or at least good enough for the average user. Here's a review:
http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_18-55_3p5-5p6_is_c16/
Canon's EOS Rebel XS DSLR gets official, a price tag {Engadget}
Jul 8th 2008 12:01PM I've never understood how Canon manages to sell the silver versions of their rebel cameras. Those things look straight out of the 80s. Or maybe the 90s. I'm picturing Andre Agassi with the long hair.
Nikon readying D90 for launch? {Engadget}
Jun 16th 2008 1:01PM The D70/D80 have DOF preview, but the D50/D40/D60, sadly, do not. One would assume a D90 would have it.
AMD's CTO Phil Hester resigns, not being replaced? {Engadget}
Apr 11th 2008 3:55PM I hope AMD goes under. Intel operating as a monopoly will lead to overpriced chips that increase in performance at a slower rate. This will give us more time to prepare for the day skynet takes over the planet.
Iomega warming to revised EMC takeover bid {Engadget}
Mar 18th 2008 9:19AM I'm surprised that Iomega is still even in business, much less that someone wants to buy the company.
