Canon EOS 20D VS Canon EOS 5D
Mike Chaney compared the image quality on Canon EOS 20D VS Canon EOS 5D and wrote:
“The 5D is certainly an excellent camera in every respect. In addition to fantastic image quality, it also boasts long awaited features like a real spot metering mode and an LCD preview screen that is huge in comparison to the 20D and its predecessors. I’ll leave playing with the controls and taking the “money shots” to the other reviewers but I’ve certainly enjoyed my head to head comparison and hope that others can benefit from the information here. Say what you like about form factors, 1.5x - 1.6x versus full frame, but I suspect full frame sensors might be here to stay after these initial entries come down in price a bit. And for those of you who don’t want to give up your 20D for a 5D because you do a lot of telephoto shots and you actually like the 1.6x form factor, remember that the 20D might have a 1.6x form factor to get you closer with telephoto but the 5D has 1.25x the pixels as the 20D on both axes so you can recover at least some of that extra magnification by just cropping your photos since you have so many pixels to work with.”
Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH/ Ixus I Zoom
Canon PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH/Digital Ixus i Zoom Reviews, Sample Photos & Specifications
The sleek and compact Digital IXUS i zoom comes with 5.0 Megapixels and DIGIC II processing for high image quality and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for fast transfer speeds. The supplied Camera Station allows for easy connectivity to the PC, printer and television – perfect for viewing contemporary slide shows created by the camera. The Camera Station also charges the camera when docked.
REVIEWS (Last Update: 14.02.06)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 Samples @ DCRP
DCRP has just posted photos from a pre-production Sony CyberShot DSC-N1. The photographs are shot with the ISO fixed at 64.
RELATED ARTICLE
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 review @ Megapixel
Megapixel.net reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 and wrote:
“At a sensitivity setting of 80 ISO, the sensitivity that is the least susceptible to noise, the FZ30 captures absolutely spectacular images with almost no noise and excellent sharpness…
The DMC-FZ30 is a prime example of cameras that have been termed “bridge” cameras as they offer some of the benefits of both digital SLR’s and compact cameras. While the DMC-FZ30 uses a slightly noisier sensor than the larger sensors used with digital SLR cameras, it has the advantage of having built-in stabilization and excellent optics, high resolution, versatile shooting modes and the simplicity of operation that is a hallmark of compact cameras. Moreover, it is a stand-alone camera that does not absolutely require additional components to be fully useable, and is effectively complete at a very competitive price. ..”
Konica Minolta Dynax5D/Maxxum5D review at Steve’s Digicam
Steve’s Digicam reviewed the Konica Minolta Dynax5D/Maxxum5D and wrote:
“The 5D’s image quality is excellent. Standard settings produced richly saturated images with good contrast and sharpness. Image noise in highlight areas is low at speeds up to ISO 1600, and noticeable but usable at ISO 3200. Shadow noise is low up to ISO 800, detectable at ISO 1600 and noticeable at 3200. Overall, the 5D’s high-ISO noise characteristics are very good for an amateur dSLR, and use of the 5D’s Anti-shake feature allows the use of lower sensitivity settings than other camera’s in its class. “
RELATED ARTICLE
- Konica Minolta Dynax5D/Maxxum5D Reviews & Sample Photos
- Check the latest prices on Konica Minolta Dynax5D/Maxxum5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Portrait Samples (100% crop)
Travis has posted his samples of his new Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and commented:
“My personal opinion at this point is that the lens is plenty sharp at 105mm, though at 24-60 this lens is SUPER sharp! The build quality is great and my initial few shots with IS have shown a noticeable improvement over the 28-135 IS I used to use. Focusing is fast and quiet, and the lens feels just right on my 20D. At this point, I’m thinking it’s definitely a keeper.
So is it sharper at 40-55mm than 105mm? In a word, yes. Sharpness at 105mm and F4 still isn’t bad, though. “
HP Photosmart R817
HP Photosmart R817 review, sample photos, technical specifications & press release
The Photosmart R817 has 5x optical, 8x digital zoom for a combined 40x total zoom. Its 5 megapixel resolution will bring you crisp, high-quality prints and enlargements. Last but not least, it’s got HP’s Real Life technologies—easy features including adaptive lighting (with bracketing), in-camera red-eye removal, panorama stitch and preview, and video prints.
REVIEWS (last update: 05.10.05)
Sample of Canon EOS 5D Photos Shot @ ISO 3200
Daniel Bayer posted his sample shot from Canon EOD 5D at ISO 3200 and commented:
“I am stunned. I think this camera may be in a league of it’s own. I always lose color when using web optimized saving for this site but you get the idea.
“Canon 5D at iso 3200, RAW, 50mm 2.5 macro at F/13. 1/80 sec. Photoshop CS2 RAW 3.2. Single low watt clear bulb tungsten lamp. No post process sharpening”
Make sure you scroll down to see it at 100%. “
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1
Sony has just announced the new stylish Cyber-shot™ DSC-N1 with 8.1 megapixel performance and internal memory that holds up to 500 VGA images for pocket album viewing. The camera will have a huge 3.0″1 LCD Monitor with Clear Photo LCD Plus technology provides touch-screen convenience for controlling camera functions and searching thumbnail images and Free Spot AF lets you focus on a subject by just touching it on screen.
>> REVIEWS (last update: 18.04.06)
Sony CyberShot with Touchscreen
The first Sony digital camera with touchscreen is added to its Cyber-Shot range. This curvy little charmer is only 22.7mm thin with 8.1 Megapixel resolution, which will enable you to shoot and print jumbo A2-sized pictures without any loss of quality.
Its most attractive feature is the 3.0 inch touchscreen LCD with a Free Spot AutoFocus function that lets you focus on any subject with a precise tap of the touchscreen using the stylus.
