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Canon has officially announced the cheapest DSLR ever produced – the EOS 4000D . The camera , aimed at beginners and bargain hunters who want a reliable starter kit ,feature an easy to use interface , an almost basic button layout and a bargain price of GBP 330 ($385) . The camera , designed with polycarbonate/ABS plastic – including the lens mount (strangely) is durable and mostly resistant to the knocks and scratches most beginner users may subject this to . The camera is , like most Canon bargain bin offerings , feature mostly obsolete hardware including the 18mp sensor technology from the 9 year old EOS 7D and the Digic 4+ processor from 2014 , this list also includes the 2.7” LCD which was last seen on Canon entry level cameras from 2011 , although the camera is mostly assembled from the parts bin , there will be an audience – especially beginners who may enjoy using the camera to its highest potential . Video features include 1080p recording and don’t expect any Dual Pixel...

Pentax has officially launched the Pentax K1 Mark II - a successor to the original K1 from 2016 , the camera ,designed around a 36.4 MP full frame sensor , features a  SAFOX 12 image processor and PRIME IV image processor which help the camera achieve better autofocusing thank the pervious model . The ISO range , which is set from 100 - 819200 allows better low light performance and even video ISO has been raised to 25600 . The sensor , which is housed inside a magnesium -alloy body , is fully weather sealed and this also includes the new 3.2" Tilt-able display unit at the back which has a 1027k dot resolution.  . The camera also has a optical viewfinder which has 100% viewfinder coverage . Rest of the specs include support for K mount lenses such as the  KAF4, KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom compatible), KAF, KA mount lenses as well , the sensor features 5 axis image stabilization therefore the camera will have a definite advantage over other DSLR peers when it comes...

Rumors speculate that Canon is set to announce the 7D Mark III DSLR camera in March of 2018 (next year) . The camera , a successor to the somewhat aged 7D MK II is set to challenge the Nikon D500 in the Sports , action and wildlife segments by featuring high frame rates , good dynamic range and most importantly , 4K video recording with Dual pixel AF . Canonrumors  (see link below for more info) mentions the addition of Canon's C-LOG into the 7D mk3 , although the addition of such features will surely benefit users , Canon is known to deliberately leave out some features as it can cannibalize sales of the higher tier model (example - Leaving out 4K and a second card slot on the 6D mk2) , but in the case of the 7D - the flagship model in its APS-C lineup . The addition of 4K is probably going to happen as its direct rival - the D500 also features it (But we don't expect to see C Log) . The 7D MK3 is also said to feature illuminated buttons , this is a plus point as the 7D ...

Nikon D850 has probably been the company's worst kept secret . The camera , which was announced a month back during Nikon's 100 year anniversary just explained in brief ,but thanks to leakers some of that information managed to hit the internet and inadvertently lead the camera to be the most talked about topic in the camera world . But now , after a month of waiting anxiously for the official pricing (rumors made headlines after many quoted $1000-2000 more than the official one ) , the Nikon D850 is finally official . Nikon D850 The Nikon D850 is Nikon's jack of all trades semi - flagship camera which sits below the D5 but above the D750 . The model  which succeeds the D810 from almost 3 years back is armed with a new backlit 35mm sensor and the largest optical viewfinder and pentaprism for any camera . Video features on the camera include 4K with full sensor readout and features 8K timelapse . The camera features 7 fps at full resolution and 9fps when connec...

Final production features of the Nikon D850 are officially leaked . The camera , which was previously rumored to feature Sony's excellent 46MP FX sensor and the D5's focusing system are now all confirmed thanks to some presentation slides leaked from China . The slides are listed as follows . (via Nikon Rumors )  You can also check out all the leaked slideshow images here and here The large pentaprism bulge features a  massive optic+prism for  0.75x magnification instead of a hybrid viewfinder as rumored by many . - 45.75MP - 9 fps * MB-D18 + EN-EN18a (7fps without) - 8K timelapse - 4K movie UHD - ISO 64-25600 (32 - 108,400 with boost) - 3.2" 2.36M vari-angle touch screen - 153 AF system via D5 (center 1 point -4EV AF, all other points -3EV) - 45M quiet shooting mode (30 fps I 8mp - DX mode electronic shutter or 6fps FX AE/AF fixed) - 0.75x OVF magnification - 180,000 RGB sensor - 3.2" Vari- Angle 2.359M dot touch screen display - Built in im...

Mr Kazuo Ushida   With the mirrorless generation slowly taking over the ILC market , its inevitable that DSLR manufacturers would eventually try their hand at making their own mirrrorless cameras in order to stay relevant in the future . Currently both Canon and Nikon have worked on the new technology , but only Canon managed to make a decent model with the announcement of the EOS M5 ,.Nikon , a company that took a different approach by making a 1" sensor equipped Nikon 1 series did not place much emphasis on creating a mirrorless camera as the technology at the time was a bit primitive , but now , with companies like Sony , Panasonic and Fuji stealing thunder from them , Nikon has finally come to terms with the situation and , according to Nikon president Mr Kazuo Ushida , the company is ready to release "Mirrorless cameras " at an early stage . So what does this mean , well based off our Google translate result on the article , we can confirm that the mirror...

Nikon D810 from 2014 Hark , the Nikon rumors sing! , Nikon's upcoming D810 successor is stated for a July 25th launch - the same day of Nikon's 100th anniversary . The special date , which will be celebrated with Nikon anniversary branded goodies including a special D5 ,D500 , the holy trinity ,pins and T shirts ,is also rumored to be the launch date of the new Nikon Full frame camera which would replace the D810 by improving the megapixel count to around 42-45 MP  and feature the expanded AF coverage featured on the Nikon D5 . The camera is also said to improve its ISO sensitivity , giving it some good low light capabilities and might have better dynamic range (hopefully) . Video features rumored for the upcoming camera might include 4K - a feature borrowed from the D500 and D5 and having it will give the camera an edge over competing products even if you plan not to use this as a main video camera (But expect to hear crowds of angry villagers with pitchforks roaring do...

The EOS SL2 is Canon's latest entry level DSLR camera for novice shooters .The camera(launched along side Canon's entry level Full Frame DSLR- the  6D Mark 2 ) ,is  designed for those who want to step up from a smartphone to the world of interchangeable lens camera systems will feel welcome as the SL2 improves on the Sl1 with the addition of a new GUI based interface , a 3" Variable angle touchscreen display and Canon's dual pixel CMOS technology on a 24.2 MP APS-C(x1.6crop) which also includes ISO compliant from 100-25600 and 9 AF points . Although the camera is set to take on other rivals such as the Nikon D3400 , recent improvements in the mirrorless world does mean that this camera might have to slug it out with other -more advanced systems at its starting price of $549 . The camera therefore aimed at those who want a decent Canon dslr camera for light work and starting out on YouTube/vlogging. Written by Rakitha for MasHD via - usa.canon Press Rele...

Canon has officially announced their latest entry level full frame DSLR camera . The new model , based on the previous 6D is given the title - 6D Mk 2 in Canon's traditional naming scheme . Starting from the design , the new camera still uses a hybrid metal and polycarbonate frame and is apparently the lightest 35mm DSLR in Canon camera in production yet . The new camera also has a fully articulating touchscreen display a - la Canon 80D (but at 3") . The body is also weather resistant. Switching over to the internals , we can clearly see ( based on previously leaked info )that the new 6Dmk2 has major improvements over its predecessor from 2012 in the photography department . For starters ,the biggest complaint of the 6D was its AF (more like the lack of it) , but the new model has 45 all cross type AF points  and is also assisted by Canon's excellent PDAF - phase detection AF which brings very significant upgrades over the one it replaces , the megapixels have als...

via - Nokishita Camera Canon's full frame lineup has so far been a 3 tier system , at the top of the food chain , we have the 1DX's offspring - the elite race , below that , you have the general workhorse lineup - the 5D series , and if you go a bit down , you find the Canon 6D - a model that is popular among amateur wedding photogs and a second body option for those who own a 5D model . But like all entry level models , the 6D was slightly neutered when compared to the higher end models , and this , along with the fact that both Sony and Nikon have 2 camera models to fight in the same category does mean that the 6D remained on the short end of the stick when specs are compared , however , a camera is still a tool , and so far I have seen many people shoot excellent work with this camera( eventhough the autofocus is not the best ) ,so the next model will definitely be a "kickass" camera (even if it gets destroyed by angry mobs who would probably pick on this ...

Nikon has officially announced its new Wide angle zoom for DX sensor DSLR's , the new lens DX NIKKOR 10-20mm has a variable aperture of f/4.5-5.6G Nd has VR image stability . When mounted to a DX camera , the lens gives a 35mm equivalent of 15mm-30mm .The lens , designed with a new pulse motor reduces vibrations to a minimum and the VR gives the lens an advantage of about 3.5 stops .The minimum focusing distance of the lens is 22cm .Pricing for this lens is listed to be $309.95(Available in June). Nikon also announced AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR The AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR – Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens That’s Compact and Portable The new NIKKOR 10-20mm is an ultra-wide-angle DX-format zoom lens that opens new perspectives and possibilities for those new to photography, and is ideal for shooting travel and scenery, real estate, large group portraits or vlogging. This new lens combin...

Nikon has basically enjoyed the success of its APS-C lineup for many years now . The company , which has currently has 4 models with the x1.5 crop consists of the entry level D3xxx series , the sligltly advanced D5xxx series and the enthusiast level D7xxx series and the professional grade D500 which has basically captured the market by storm . The difference between a D3xxx and a D5xxx is very minimal , but the difference between the entry level dslr's and the 7000 series models is actually a lot - this is probably why many first timers (who are into photography) usually get the D7100 or 7200 models instead of the entry level ones as the feature set appeal more to photographers than a casual shooter shooting casual family photos. Therefore the newly anounced Nikon D7500 should be Nikon's finest enthusiast camera yet , or is it ? Keeping Nikon's tradition of a top down spec approach , the new D7500 is basically a Nikon d500 in a more affordable package , the video feat...

Sony for years has been treated as a sort of  an underground movement by the general photographic community , but since the anouncement of the A7R2 and the S2 as well as the A6500 , the preception towards Sony systems and Mirrorless cameras in general has been overwhelmingly positive and therefore mirrorless ILC's (Panasonic , Olympus et al) have been enjoying success as they continue to outperform their dslr counterparts in the field of technology and video recording . Now let us adress the elephant in the room - Sony beats Nikon for second place , well just for clarification sake , this is for the U.S market and it only speaks about 35mm sensor cameras .Although at first this seems irrelevant , the fact that the U.S full frame market was saved from a -2 decline due to Sony is in fact an achievement (not to mention that Sony had a +23 increase compared to the same period last year ). Via - PRNewsphoto So why do Mirrorless cameras appeal so much , for starters , one can...

Nikon , a company with a century of photographic excellence is officially set to reach its 100 year birthday in a few months time , but the company has already set up shop to launch some memorabilia for the occation in the form of annoversary branded cameras , lenses , binoculars , lapels and ornaments . Visit Nikon' official anniversary page for more info . NIKON 100TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MODELS TOKYO (April 3, 2017 at 12:01 A.M. EDT) -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of commemorative models and goods celebrating Nikon's 100th Anniversary, which falls on July 25, 2017. These special items will be available only in limited quantities; More information including prices and availabilty will be announced in June 2017. Since its establishment (as Nippon Kogaku K.K.) in 1917, Nikon has provided the world with unique value through its optical products based on optical and precision technologies. 100th anniversary commemorative models have b...