Does this $3,000 camera, with its 24.6MP full frame, image-stabilized sensor and gorgeous optical viewfinder pack enough pro pizzazz to win over Canon and Nikon shooters? I took it for a test drive to find out.
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Did Nikon & Canon save their best DSLRs for last?
The new Canon EOS 50D and the Nikon D90 are hot–and affordable–digital SLRs for advanced photographers. But which one has the best bang for the buck? The debate is on.
Olympus E-3: Top Seed at the US Open?
For years Olympus has lagged behind Canon and Nikon when it came to sales of advanced-amateur and pro-level DSLRs. One reason? Sluggish autofocus. Now that the E-3 fixes that problem, can Olympus finally get the respect it deserves?
New Micro Four Thirds system promises smaller, lighter DSLRs
On August 5, 2008 the new Micro Four Thirds camera and lens standard was announced. But are photographers ready for another interchangeable lens standard?
Color Management: Don’t live at home without it.
High-end color calibration and print-profiling tools used to cost a pretty penny and required a learning curve that few photographers had time to deal with. Not any more.
Leica lovers rejoice! Well, almost.
Believe it or not, the recently announced Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON f/2.0, 24-60mm equivalent lens is now available for under $500!
Digital projectors come of age, but beware of smoke and mirrors!
Decent digital projectors now cost under $500, but is a DLP or 3LCD model better for showing photos?
Did Nikon shoot itself in the foot with the D700?
The D700 is priced 2G less than the D3, but why did Nikon introduce it now when the D3 was in such hot demand? Was Nikon trying to shoot down any remaining sales of the much older, but full-framed Canon 5D?