Author: Yves Roumazeilles

  • Is this a Pentax K7D?

    The high-resolution image was shown on PentaxForums.

  • Sony speculations

    With the next arrival of 3 entry-level SLR photo cameras from Sony, it is time to start asking a few questions about the content of these upcoming offers. On the “leaked” photos from the Russian Sony Style web site, we could easily recognize they will have a smaller body with a more angular hand-grip. Some…

  • A380 at night

  • New Sony Alpha features

    If you want to know the contents of the new Sony Alpha 230, 330 and 380, here is the information leaked during an update of the Russian version of a Sony web site. What we learn: New ergonomics: Thinner hand-grip, new shutter release button, nicer LCD color interface (with a choice of 4 colour themes)…

  • Three new Sony Alpha cameras

    We learned about the arrival of the new Sony Alpha 230, Sony Alpha 330, Sony Alpha 380 SLR photo cameras by a leak from Sony web sites. Obviously, Sony is ready to announce them and is actively leaking information, since the Sony Style web sites are now showing pictures of the new cameras (in the…

  • HDR Imaging applied to Paleontological specimen photography

    If you are interested in HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging, it may be fun to look at a scientific paper from Jessica M. Theodor and Robin S. Furr, in Palaeontologia Electronica. There, scientists interested in the best possible representation of paleontological specimens describe how to use HDR photography when taking scientific pictures. Source: Palaeontologia Electronica

  • Monster zoom in test

    Juza has tested the biggest Sigma tele-zoom lens: Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG. If it seems to be quite good, it is both horrendously expensive and nearly impossible to lift:

  • Canon EOS 60D, again

    Canon Rumours proposes a feature list for the next mid-range/high-end amateur reflex Canon camera: Canon EOS 60D. It is expected for next Fall only. Sensor upgraded slightly, but still 15.1 MP. 1080p HD video at 30fps. External mic jack. A newer AF system introduced. Continuous shooting at 8fps.

  • Sony Alpha 330, really?

    Directly from Sony, but this may still be an error… it seems that a Sony Alpha 330 is coming in the near future. Impossible to say what this is really, but I’d bet on an SLR photo camera looking like a cheaper Sony Alpha 300/350. Nothing more tehcnical, no feature list, but the error seems…