Pentax has long been known to produce the best line of film cameras since the 1950s, but it’s evolution to digital SLRs will make consumers take a second look at the new Pentax K-7.

Pentax has incorporated the goodies in the oldie with both an optical and a 3.0-inch LCD display for users to view their subjects. It has even evolved to a “sexier” version of its bulkier forerunner K20D, with a more slender body weighing approximately 760 grams. And if sexier is not enough, the new K-7 is even more clever with a 77-segment metering system from the 16-segment metering of the older model. For continuous shots, it can take go up to 5.21 frames per second with its 1/8000 shutter speed. This baby won’t even die on you after over 700 shots cause of its custom Li-Ion battery.

K-7 has indeed proved that Pentax has taken its evolution to a double pace to the right direction. Release date has been said to be July 2009 at the best price being aroudn US$1300.

Canon EOS 5D digital SLR features a full-frame CMOS sensor with 12.8 megapixels of resolution. It is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR. Canon EOS 5D uses the DIGIC II Image Processor which gives the users the ability to shoot up to 3 frames per second and record up to 60 full-resolution JPEGs and 17 RAW images in a single burst. The EOS 5D digital SLR has a solid, substantial and organic feel along with its compact dimensions and relatively light weight. With the top, front and rear covers and battery grip made from light and highly durable magnesium alloy, this new model is truly a premium camera.

Specifications

Body material: Magnesium alloy

Sensor:
35.8 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor
Full 35 mm size frame

Image processor: DIGIC II

Image sizes:
4368 x 2912 (L; 12.7 MP)
3168 x 2112 (M; 6.7 MP)
2496 x 1664 (S; 4.2 MP)

File formats:
RAW (.CR2; 12-bit)
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) – Fine / Normal
RAW + JPEG (separate files)

Lenses: Canon EF lens mount (does not support EF-S lenses)

Focusing:
9-point TTL
6 “Invisible Assist AF points” *
CMOS sensor
AF working range: -0.5 to 18 EV (at 20°C, ISO 100) *

Focus modes:
AI Focus AF
One shot AF
AI Servo AF
Manual focus

AF point selection:
Auto
Manual
Home position

AF assist: No
Metering: TTL 35 zone SPC
Metering range: 1.0 to 20 EV (at 20°C, ISO 100, 50 mm F1.4)

Metering modes:
Evaluative 35 zone
Partial (8% at center)
Spot metering (3.5% at center)
Center-weighted average
Metering range: 1 – 20 EV (at 20°C, ISO 100)

Sensitivity:
Auto (ISO 100 – 400)
ISO 50 (Enhanced L)
ISO 100
ISO 125
ISO 160
ISO 200
ISO 250
ISO 320
ISO 400
ISO 500
ISO 640
ISO 800
ISO 1000
ISO 1250
ISO 1600
ISO 3200 (Enhanced H)

White Balance:
Auto (3000 – 7000 K)
Daylight (5200 K)
Shade (7000 K)
Cloudy (6000 K)
Tungsten (3200 K)
Fluorescent (4000 K)
Flash (6000 K)
Custom (2000 – 10000 K)
Kelvin (2800 – 10000 K in 100 K steps)

Picture Style:
Standard
Portrait
Landscape
Neutral
Faithful
Monochrome
User 1
User 2
User 3

LCD Monitor:
2.5″ TFT LCD
230,000 pixels
5 brightness levels
10x zoom playback

Flash:
No built-in flash unit
E-TTL II auto flash / metered manual
Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
X-Sync: 1/200 sec
Hot-shoe & PC Terminal

Shooting Modes:
Auto
Program AE (P)
Shutter priority AE (Tv)
Aperture priority AE (Av)
Manual (M)
Custom

Drive Modes:
Single
Continuous: 3 fps up to 60 JPEG / 17 RAW frames
Self-timer: 10 sec (3 sec with mirror lock-up)

Storage Media:
Compact Flash Type I or II
Microdrive supported
Support for cards over 2 GB (FAT32)
No CF card supplied

Power:
Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
Supports BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514
CR2016 Lithium battery (date/time backup)
Optional AC adapter

Dimensions: 152 x 113 x 75 mm (6.0 x 4.4 x 2.9 in)
Weight (no batt): 810 g (1.8 lb)
Weight (inc. batt): 895 g (2.0 lb)

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The new Olympus E-620 combines the technical sophistication required by Pros, with easy-to-use functions desired by hobbyists. As a result, ambitious photographers everywhere can now take creativity to a whole new level. Shoot outside the box with the world’s smallest and lightest image-stabilized digital SLR. The DSLR that puts creative freedom in the palm of your hands. Six creative in-camera art filters, Multiple Exposure shooting and a swivel Live View 2.7″ HyperCrystal III LCD offer artistic freedom and endless creative possibilities. The 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor and TruePic III+ processor provide exceptional picture quality. With in-body Image Stabilization and small 16.76-ounce body, the E-620 is a camera that truly lets you shoot outside the frame.

Specifications

Body material: Glass fibre reinforced plastics

Sensor:
4/3″ Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
17.3 x 13.0 mm active area
13.1 million total pixels
12.3 million effective pixels

Image Stabilization:
“Supersonic Wave Drive” (in-body sensor shift)
Three modes: Horizontal+Vertical, Vertical only, Horizontal only
Up to 4 EV Compensation (claimed)

Image Processor:
TruePic III

Image Sizes:
4032 x 3024
3200 x 2400
2560 x 1920
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
1024 x 768
640 x 480

File Formats:
RAW
RAW + JPEG
JPEG (EXIF 2.2)

Lenses:
4/3 standard lens mount
Range of ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses available
Multiply focal length by 2 for 35 mm equiv. FOV

Auto focus:
7-point TTL Phase Difference Detection
Automatic or manual point selection
EV -1 to 19 (ISO 100) detection range
Available in Live View (slight pause and mirror flip required)
Fine adjustment +/- 20 steps, 20 data can be registered

Focus area selection:
Automatic
Manual

Focus modes:
Single shot AF
Single shot AF + MF
Continuous AF + MF
Continuous AF
Manual focus

AF Assist Lamp: flash must be raised

Exposure mode:
Auto
Program AE (with shift)
Aperture priority AE
Shutter priority AE
Manual
Scene program
Scene select

Scene modes:
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Sport
Night + Portrait
Children
High Key
Low Key
DIS mode
Nature Macro
Candle
Sunset
Fireworks
Documents

Art Filter:
Pop art
Soft focus
Pale & light color
Light tone
Grainy film
Pin hole

Sensitivity:
Auto
ISO 100
ISO 125
ISO 160
ISO 200
ISO 250
ISO 320
ISO 400
ISO 500
ISO 640
ISO 800
ISO 1000
ISO 1250
ISO 1600
ISO 2000
ISO 2500
ISO 3200

Metering system:
49-zone multi-pattern
Range: 1 to 20 EV (50 mm F2, ISO 100)

Metering modes:
Digital ESP
Center-Weighted Average
Spot (2%)
Highlight based spot
Shadow based spot

Shutter speed: 60-1/4000 sec

White Balance:
Auto
Cloudy
Shade
Flash
Daylight
Fluorescent 1
Fluorescent 2
Fluorescent 3
Lamp
1 custom preset
Kelvin (2000 – 14000 K)
Dual sensor WB measurement (external WB sensor and TTL)

Drive modes:
Single
Continuous H and L
Self-timer
Remote control

Flash:
Built-in pop-up
TTL auto / manual
Guide no. 12
Sync modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, 2nd curtain slow sync, Fill-in, Off
Flash power: Up to +/- 3EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps

External Flash:
Hot shoe
TTL Auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash (FL-20, FL-50, FL36, FL-36R, FL-50R)
Modes: Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, 2nd curtain slow sync, Fill-in for exclusive flash.
Flash power: Up to +/- 2EV in 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps
Wireless flash possible with FL-36R and FL-50R

LCD monitor:
2.7″ HyperCrystal III TFT LCD monitor (wide viewing angle, transmissive)
Vari-angle (swing and tilt)
230,000 pixels
100% frame coverage
15 step brightness adjustment

Storage media:
Compact Flash (Type I and II) / Microdrive
xD- Picture card

Connectivity:
USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)
Video Out (NTSC / PAL)
IR Remote control (optional)

Power: BLS-1 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
Dimensions: 130 mm (W) x 94.0mm (H) x 60 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight (no batt): 475 g (1.0 lb)

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer.

Sensor: 12.2 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 4272 x 2848
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card

File Formats:
JPEG
RAW

Focus Mode:
Manual focus
One-shot AF
AI Focus AF
AI Servo AF

Focusing Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
LCD Monitor: 3.0-inches
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%

Shutter Speed:
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec.
X-sync at 1/200 sec.

Light Metering Method:
Evaluative
Partial metering

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Canon’s new EOS 500D provides new and improved features. This new model from Canon uses a superb 15.1 megapixel Canon CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Its 3.0-inch Clear View LCD has an anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating. Upgrading from an old EOS model with this one should not make you worry since it’s compatible with the EOS lenses and Speedlites. Another new feature is the full HD video capability.

Specifications

TYPE
Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
Recording Media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image Sensor Size: 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount

IMAGE SENSOR
Type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels:
- Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
- Total Pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion feature:
- Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
- Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
- Manual cleaning of sensor

RECORDING SYSTEM
Recording Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21
Image Type
- Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG
- Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
Image Resolutions:
- Large/Fine: 4752 x 3168 pixels
- Large/Normal: 4752 x 3168 pixels
- Medium/Fine: 3456 x 2304 pixels
- Medium/Normal: 3456 x 2304 pixels
- Small/Fine: 2352 x 1568 pixels
- Small/Normal: 2352 x 1568 pixels
- RAW: 4752 x 3168 pixels
File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording: Provided (RAW, RAW+JPEG)
Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable
Picture Style: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3

IMAGE PROCESSING
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Color Temperature Compensation:
- White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
- White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
- Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission: Provided

VIEWFINDER:
Type: Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification: Approx. 0.87x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen: Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror:
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder Information:
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-Field Preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

AUTOFOCUS
Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points: 9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type)
Metering Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes: Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual Focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist Beam:
- Intermittent firing of built-in flash
- Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery. When EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead.

EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes:
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering:
- Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
- Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
- Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
- Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control: Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Full auto, Full auto, Programmed image control mode, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index): ISO 100-3200 (in 1-stop increments), H1: 6400 H2: 12800; Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically
Exposure Compensation: Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AE Lock:
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: By AE lock button

SHUTTER
Shutter Speeds:
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
Remote Control:
- Remote Switch RS-60E3
- Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5

BUILT-IN-FLASH
Type: Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash
Guide Number: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage: 17mm lens angle of view
FE Lock: Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

DRIVE SYSTEM
Drive Modes: Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)/remote control
Continuous Shooting Speed: Max. 3.4 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF)
Maximum Burst:
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 170, RAW: Approx. 9
Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.

LIVE VIEW FUNCTIONS
Shooting Modes: Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing: Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode; Manual focus (5x or 10x manually)
Metering Modes: Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Metering Range: EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display: Provided (Two grid displays)
Exposure Simulation: Provided
Silent Shooting: Not provided

LCD MONITOR
Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size: 3.0 in.
Dots: Approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
Viewing angle: 170°

INTERFACE
USB Terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal:
- Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
- mini-HDMI OUT terminal

POWER SOURCE
Battery:
One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used