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Canon EOS 3D is rumored to have 45AF points with eye controlled focus which offers instant, intuitive AF in almost any situation by linking eye movement with the multiple AF points.

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- Eye Controlled Focus article at Canon website
- Canon EOS-3 Features and Specifications

Omnicolor has taken a few test pics with his new Sigma, comparing it to the kit lens and the 50mm 1.8 II with Canon EOS 35D

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Norm, a Pbase gallery member, has posted some comparison shots of Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 20D in his gallery. Both cameras shot in the sRGB color space. nikon capture v4.4.0 used for the NEFs and canon’s basic EOS viewer utility for the CR2 conversions, both with all settable parameters to zero or neutral (see notes in each gallery for specifics). converted to best-quality JPEGs but compressed after uploading using pbase’s compression utility.

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Cameralabs did some tests on the new Nikon D200 along with Nikon D2x, Canon EOS 5D and Canon EOS 1Ds MK II. They wrote:

“Noise levels on the D200 are very usable up to 800 ISO and slightly better than the D2X, presumably due to the D200’s larger pixel pitch. The results of the Canon 5D and 1Ds Mark II though clearly illustrate the benefit of a larger sensor with a greater pixel pitch. Noise levels are much lower throughout, although especially so at 800 ISO and above. “

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Canon has announced the new firmware version 1.0.2 for Canon EOS 1D Mark II N which will fix file-numbering error that occurred during Bulb shooting, improving the brightness of the LCD monitor, and fixing mistakes in the Russian-language MENU displays.

Download Canon EOS-1D Mark II N firmware version 1.02

This time a Japaneese website (digitalcamera.impress.co.jp) has recently posted a test comparing the image quality from the two hottest cameras; Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 5D.

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Canon has just released a firmware update for the Canon EOS 5D. The new firmware version 1.0.3 will Fixes the phenomenon of large image files (1.7GB) being created, Improves the brightness of the LCD monitor, Fixes an operational abnormality in the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) shootin, Fixes the mistakes in the Swedish-language MENU displays.

Download Canon EOS 5D firmware version 1.0.3

Skyfire, has posted some sample photos and personal opinion of the new Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 5D.

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Eamon Hickey just reviewed Canon EOS 5D and gave it 7.9 out of 10 (Very Good) at CNET. In conclusion he wrote:

“The good: Top-notch, high-resolution images; 35mm-size sensor obviates focal-length conversions; big 2.5-inch LCD; unmatched low-noise images at ISO 1,600 and 3,200.

Our test images from the Canon EOS 5D are superb overall. Its 12.8-megapixel sensor delivers loads of detail and smooth, rich tonality. The dynamic range in our photos equaled–or bested–the results from every other dSLR we’ve tested, with the exception of the Fujifilm S3 Pro. Noise in our ISO 1,600 and 3,200 test images is astonishingly low, yet detail is retained. It was easy for us to get natural, smooth skin tones with many complexions. All in all, this camera is a top choice for shooting portraits, still-lifes, landscapes, architecture, and some kinds of commercial studio subjects, especially if you need or want to make 16×20 or larger prints.”

Imaging Resource have recently posted their review on Canon PowerShot SD 550 Digital ELPH, an excellent 7.1 megapixels camera with 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. In conclusion they wrote:

“Pro: Vibrant, appealing color, Good skin tones, Auto white balance handles a wide range of lighting well, Better than average exposure accuracy, Good lens, generally low distortion (some chromatic aberration at wide settings though), Excellent shutter response at wide angle settings
Excellent camera styling, very compact, Very simple user interface, Accurate LCD viewfinder
Good low light capability (But only in Night mode), Case design fits both large and small hands well Cons: Only white balance and EV compensation options in Manual mode, Only average speed from shot to shot , A little slow to clear the buffer memory, and very slow shot to shot after buffer fills (five large/fine shots), Only average shutter response at telephoto focal lengths, Contrast is a little high, tends to lose highlight and shadow detail under harsh lighting, Battery life is rather short with the LCD enabled, Some users may find the highly saturated color unnatural”

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