http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs Personal Camera Recommendations Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:39:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d-2/ http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d-2/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:57:03 +0000 toby http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/14/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d-2/ Stats Canon 60D Nikon D7000 Canon 7D Price • Body only: $1099 | Pre-order at Amazon Body only: $1199 | Pre-order at Amazon • Body only: ~$1550 | Buy at Amazon Construction Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminum chassis Magnesium alloy body, Weather Sealed Magnesium alloy body, Weather Sealed Sensor 18 MP- 14 bit 16.2 MP – 14 bit 18 MP- 14 bit Processor DIGIC 4 EXPEED 2 Dual DIGIC 4 ISO range • Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H (12800) expansion • Adjustable Auto ISO limit • Auto ISO (100-Hi2) • ISO 100-6400 • ISO 12800 (Hi1) • ISO 25600 (Hi2) • Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H (12800) expansion Movie resolution • 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) • 1920 x 1080p (24fps) • 1280 x 720p (30, 25, 24fps) • 640 x 424p (30, 25fps) • 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) AF sensor • 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 – 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) • 39 area (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with AF fine tuning • Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)
• 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 – 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) Viewfinder • Eye-level pentaprism • 96% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.95x • Eyepoint: 22 mm • Eye-level pentaprism type • Frame coverage 100% (approx.) • Magnification approx. 0.94x • Eye point: 18 mm
• Eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Approx. 1.0x magnification • Eyepoint: 22 mm LCD panel • 3.0 ” TFT LCD • 1,040,000 dots (3:2) • Articulated • 3.0 " TFT LCD • 921,000 dots • 3.0 ” TFT LCD • 920,000 dots (4:3) Continuous shooting buffer • Approx. 5.3 fps • Up to 58 JPEGs, 16 images (RAW) • Approx. 6 fps • Approx. 8 fps • Up to 126 JPEGs (with UDMA card), 15 images (RAW) Memory format • SD / SDHC / SDXC • DUAL SD / SDHC / SDXC • Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA) Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1 in) 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0in) 148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.3 x 2.8 in) Weight (inc battery) 755 g (1.6 lb) 780 g (1.7 lb.) 904 g (2.0 lb)

]]> http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d-2/feed/ 1 http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d/ http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:01:14 +0000 toby http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/14/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d/ Stats Canon 60D Nikon D7000 Canon 7D Price • Body only: $1099 | Pre-order at Amazon Body only: $1199 | Pre-order at Amazon • Body only: ~$1550 | Buy at Amazon Construction Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminum chassis Magnesium alloy body, Weather Sealed Magnesium alloy body, Weather Sealed Sensor 18 MP- 14 bit 16.2 MP – 14 bit 18 MP- 14 bit Processor DIGIC 4 EXPEED 2 Dual DIGIC 4 ISO range • Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H (12800) expansion • Adjustable Auto ISO limit • Auto ISO (100-Hi2) • ISO 100-6400 • ISO 12800 (Hi1) • ISO 25600 (Hi2) • Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H (12800) expansion Movie resolution • 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) • 1920 x 1080p (24fps) • 1280 x 720p (30, 25, 24fps) • 640 x 424p (30, 25fps) • 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) AF sensor • 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 – 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) • 39 area (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with AF fine tuning • Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)
• 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 – 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) Viewfinder • Eye-level pentaprism • 96% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.95x • Eyepoint: 22 mm • Eye-level pentaprism type • Frame coverage 100% (approx.) • Magnification approx. 0.94x • Eye point: 18 mm
• Eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Approx. 1.0x magnification • Eyepoint: 22 mm LCD panel • 3.0 ” TFT LCD • 1,040,000 dots (3:2) • Articulated • 3.0 " TFT LCD • 921,000 dots • 3.0 ” TFT LCD • 920,000 dots (4:3) Continuous shooting buffer • Approx. 5.3 fps • Up to 58 JPEGs, 16 images (RAW) • Approx. 6 fps • Approx. 8 fps • Up to 126 JPEGs (with UDMA card), 15 images (RAW) Memory format • SD / SDHC / SDXC • DUAL SD / SDHC / SDXC • Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA) Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1 in) 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0in) 148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.3 x 2.8 in) Weight (inc battery) 755 g (1.6 lb) 780 g (1.7 lb.) 904 g (2.0 lb)

]]> http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/09/nikons-d7000-vs-canons-60d-and-7d/feed/ 0 http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/08/t2i-550d-vs-60d-vs-7d/ http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/08/t2i-550d-vs-60d-vs-7d/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:51:28 +0000 toby http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/?p=561 Stats 550D / T2i 60D 7D Price • Body only: $799 | Buy at Amazon • Body only: $1099 | Pre-order at Amazon • Body only: ~$1550 | Buy at Amazon Construction Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber Polycarbonate resin with glass fibre on aluminum chassis Magnesium alloy body, Weather Sealed Sensor • 18.7 million effective pixels • 18.0 million total pixels • 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor • RGB Color Filter Array • Built-in low-pass filter with self cleaning unit Processor DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4 Dual DIGIC 4 ISO range • Auto (100 – 6400 *) • H1 expansion (ISO 12800 equiv.) • Highlight tone priority • Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H (12800) expansion • Adjustable Auto ISO limit • Auto ISO (100-3200) • ISO 100-6400 in 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H (12800) expansion Movie resolution • 1920 x 1080 (1080P, 16:9) @ 30/25/24 fps • 1280 x 720 (720P, 16:9) @ 60/50 fps • 640 x 480 (4:3) @ 60/50 fps • 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) • 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) • 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) • 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) AF sensor • 9-point CMOS sensor • F5.6 cross-type at center, extra sensitivity at F2.8 • AF working range: -0.5 to 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) • 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 – 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) • 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 – 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) Metering sensor • TTL 63-zone SPC • Metering range: EV 1.0 – 20 EV • TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer (iFCL) • Metering range: EV 1 – 20 EV • TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC • Metering range: EV 1 – 20 EV Viewfinder • Pentamirror • 95% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.87x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity) • Eyepoint: 19 mm • Eye-level pentaprism • 96% frame coverage • Magnification: 0.95x • Eyepoint: 22 mm • Eye-level pentaprism • 100% frame coverage • Approx. 1.0x magnification • Eyepoint: 22 mm LCD panel • 3.0″ 3:2 TFT LCD • 1040,000 pixels • 3.0 ” TFT LCD • 1040,000 dots (3:2) • Articulated • 3.0 ” TFT LCD • 920,000 dots (4:3) Continuous shooting buffer • Continuous: 3.7 fps • Up to 34 Large/Fine JPEG / 6 RAW frames • Approx. 5.3 fps • Up to 58 JPEGs, 16 images (RAW) • Approx. 8 fps • Up to 126 JPEGs (with UDMA card), 15 images (RAW) Memory format • SD / SDHC card / SDXC card • SD / SDHC / SDXC • Compact Flash (I, II and UDMA) Dimensions 129 x 98 x 75 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 2.9 in) 145 x 106 x 79 mm (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1 in) 148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.3 x 2.8 in) Weight (inc battery) 530 g (1.17 lb) 755 g (1.6 lb) 904 g (2.0 lb) Added Sept 3rd – Engadget has a hands-on video

]]> http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/08/t2i-550d-vs-60d-vs-7d/feed/ 3 http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/05/t2i-vs-d90-vs-7d/ http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2010/05/t2i-vs-d90-vs-7d/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 19:05:49 +0000 toby http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/?p=457 Comparing Three Popular DSLRS in the $800 – $1800 Range Canon T2i – $899, Body only $799 | 18MP | 1080p @ 30fps | 29min 59 sec or 4GB movie clip limits |  9 point focus | 3.7 fps| 95% Pentamirror | 3″  1,040,000 pixels LCD | 18.7 ounces My thoughts: offers all the video capabilities of the 7D at ~$800 less, SD Card memory(cheaper than the compact flash used by 7D), smaller/lighter body (some may not like the feel).  You lose the faster FPS of the 7D, the more precise AF abilities of 7D, and D90, the wireless flash control and a highly customizable control scheme.  Bottom line – this is more than enough camera for most folks. If you are primarily looking for a video camera I see little to no reason to buy the 7D over the T2i.  Put the dollars you save buying the T2i toward a nice lens. Note: as of May 04 the T2i is out of stock on Amazon and most reputable resellers so there is a bit of price gouging happening. DPReview says: Quite simply, taken as a whole, it is the best camera of its class that we’ve ever seen, and one of those rare cameras that won’t look out of date in a couple of years’ time. (April, 2010) Canon 7D – Body only $1599 | 18MP | 1080p @30fps | 29min 59 sec or 4GB movie clip limits |  19 point focus | 8.0 fps | 100% Pentaprism | 3″  920,000 pixels LCD | 28.9 ounces Offers excellent ergonomics in weatherized body and control scheme that is highly customizable, external mic port for high quality sound, wireless flash control (allows remote triggering of 430ex and 580ex flashes), bright viewfinder(absolute pleasure to look through) with 100% coverage, battery life is approx 1000 shots My thoughts: if you are making money from photography gigs, especially ones where you plan to use off camera flashes or are shooting sports and need the faster FPS you should consider  this camera, it is a stellar camera but it is hefty and solid and most folks reading this would be better off buying T2i and putting the savings toward lenses. DPReview says: It offers excellent image quality in all shooting situations and an impressive speed of operation, combined with very good build quality and ergonomics. Both its specification and the results of our testing make it a very easy recommendation. (November, 2009) Nikon D90 – w/ 18-105 lens $1021, Body only $749 | 12.3MP | 720 @ 24fps | 5min clip limits | 11 point focus | 4.5FPS | 96% pentaprism | 3″  920,000 pixels LCD | 21.8 ounces My Thoughts: The D90 is an excellent photographic camera and the body only price is an amazing value. If you already have Nikon lenses it is a no brainer of an upgrade.  The build quality and ergonomics sits between the T21 and the 7D.  Where the D90 falters is video, Video is max 720 resolution, no external mic port, clips are limited to 5 minutes (which isn’t as bad as you might think) and video suffers from the jelly effect (straight lines look wavy when the camera is in motion) more than the T2i or 7D DPReview says: After using and testing the D90 extensively, it’s hard to think of a better enthusiast-level camera. (October, 2008) Which one should you get? T2i unless you have specific and justifiable reasons for the 7D. D90 if you have Nikon lenses or have friends/family with nikon lenses you can borrow. Want cheaper options? Read my Short/Sweet DSLR Guide Need some lens recomendations? Read My Canon Lens Guide | Nikon Lens Guide [coming soon] Feel free to leave comments or your thoughts.

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