Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon EOS 500D, Canon Rebel T1i

Digital Camera Resource Page has reviewed the new DSLR camera from Canon. The camera is called Canon EOS 500D (also known asRebel T1i in North America and Kiss X3 in Japan) and features an impressive 15 megapixels and video recording.

Some key features for the Canon EOS 500D:
-15 megapixel sensor
-1080p HD video recording at 20fps
-3″ LCD screen with 920,000 dot resolution
-ISO sensitivity up to 12800
-HDMI output

Digital Camera Resource Page ends up giving the Canon EOS 500D a good review as the camera is able to take pictures of high quality even at higher ISO levels. The large LCD screen is also great with its high resolution and the camera has a lot of nice features.
The reviewer wasn’t too fond of how the camera felt, but that is very individual. The movie mode is also a bit lacking with only 20fps when you record HD movies and there is no auto focus while recording video (a function the Panasonic GH1 have).
Overall you can’t go wrong by purchasing the 500D, but there are other good competitor cameras on the marked that you also might want to check out.
Read the full review of the Canon EOS 500D DSLR camera here.

Nikon D5000

Camera Labs has made a video tour in high definition to show us different aspects to the Nikon D5000 DSLR camera. The video shows us the controls and design of the Nikon D5000 in addition to showing us how the Live View works, articulated screen, continuous shooting and HD movies in action.

Some key features for the Nikon D5000:
-12.3 megapixel sensor
-2.7″ 180 degree tilt swivel LCD screen
-720p HD movie with sound
-live view with four auto focus options

You can view the video both in high definition (HD) and lower quality here at the Camera Labs website.

Canon EOS 1000D DSLR camera

There has been rumors circulating the internet about a new budget DSLR camera from Canon. The camera is to be called Canon EOS 1000D / T1 and feautes a 15.1 megapixel image sensor and 7 autofoucs points. Not the most exciting features but seems like a very good budget DSLR camera.

Here are the rumored specifications:
-15.1 megapixels
-7 autofoucs points
-3 fps
-ISO sensitivity 100 to 3200
-3″ ClearView LCD (Not Articulating) screen
-720P Video (30fps & 24fps) NO 1080p
-SD memory card
-USB 2.0
-HDMI Out
-Video Out
-LP-E5 Battery

It remains to be seen if these Canon EOS 1000D / T1 rumors are true or not. The rumor says that Canon will make an announcement this Tuesday (June 30th).

Pentax K-7

Photography Blog has reviewed the latest DSLR camera from Pentax, the Pentax K-7. This exciting new DSLR has a lot of new features like environmental sealing and HD video recording.

Some key features for the Pentax K-7:
-14.6 megapixel sensor
-environmental sealing
-720p HD video
-top shutter speed 1/8000 second
-3.0″ 920,000 dot LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity from 100 to 6400

Photography Blog ends up giving the Pentax K-7 a “Highly Recommended” rating as the camera is able to take pictures of high quality and has a lot of nice features. One downside is a bit of noise over ISO level 400, but Photography Blog reviewed a preproduction copy of the camera so the noise might be improved in the final release.
Seems like an excellent choice for more serious photographers.
You can read the full review of the Pentax K-7 camera here.