Archive for the ‘Canon’ Category
15May2009
Canon EF Lenses
Posted by Jaco under: General; Lenses.
It’s no secret in the Photography industry that Canon is one of the leading manufacturers of camera lenses. Canon offers more than 60 EF lenses for its range of SLR and Digital SLR cameras. This range of lenses covers the whole spectrum from very wide at 10mm to very long at 1200mm. When I first [...]
Read the rest of this entry »30April2009
Where to buy the Canon Rebel T1i, best price information, sales, stock and availability.
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Digital Cameras; Digital SLRs; General.
The Canon Digital Rebel T1i DSLR has just been released and there appears to be a frantic search for the best deal on the Rebel T1i. As it is sometimes with the release of such a popular product, there are many issues around the availability of the product, as not all retailers will have sufficient [...]
Read the rest of this entry »28April2009
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L versus the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; General; Lenses; Reviews.
Before the release of the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens, the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L lens was one of Canons most popular general purpose lenses and it was easy to decide to purchase the lens. However, the 24-105mm f/4L brings Image Stabilization into the equation and although some photographers will find that this complements their [...]
Read the rest of this entry »21April2009
Which is the Best Canon Wedding Lens?
Posted by Jaco under: General; Lenses.
Many photographers who want to become involved in wedding photography find it difficult to choose a lens that will fit in their budget and deliver perfect wedding photos. Although the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM is the most popular wedding lens, the reality is that there is no single Canon lens that will meet all [...]
Read the rest of this entry »3April2009
Canon Digital Rebel T1i / 500D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Digital Cameras; Digital SLRs; Reviews.
Canon has done it again. They have created quite a stir in the consumer Digital SLR market with the announcement of their latest model, the Canon Digital Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera, also known as the EOS 500D.The T1i beats the Canon Digital Rebel XSi DSLR in many of its new features, but is [...]
Read the rest of this entry »3December2008
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Lenses; Reviews; Top 5 Lenses.
With the introduction of the EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM lens, Canon has created quite a dilemma for many of it DSLR users. The Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS is a relatively compact and lightweight lens with sturdy build quality and high quality glass, as can be expected from Canon L-series lenses.
And that’s where the problem [...]
26November2008
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1 MP Digital SLR Camera
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Digital Cameras; Digital SLRs; Reviews.
The launch of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II created much hype in both the photography industry as well as in the wider IT industry. Not only did Canon claim that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II achieves the highest image quality of any EOS digital SLR released to date, but this remarkable piece of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »23November2008
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Lenses; Reviews; Top 5 Lenses.
The Canon EF-S 17-85mm F/4-5.6 IS USM Lens is not an “L” lens; therefore it cannot be expected to perform like one. Its image quality is indeed a little bit soft, especially at the wide end of the zoom and in the corners of the frame. However, if you are thinking of buying Canon’s 17-40mm [...]
Read the rest of this entry »26October2008
Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Lenses; Reviews.
Considering the good price of the Canon EF 300mm F/4L IS USM lens, it probably qualifies as the best lens in its class. It is relatively lightweight and easy to handle with great built quality. The 300mm f/4L IS is ideal for taking fast and impressive photos, including wildlife, birds and sports.
Images produced by this [...]
23September2008
Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera
Posted by Jaco under: Canon; Digital Cameras; Digital SLRs; Reviews.
Due to intense competition from Nikon and Sony, Canon chose to release the Canon Digital EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera only 1 year after the release of the Canon Digital EOS 40D DSLR, instead of the usual 18 month period.
Although Canon denies that the EOS 50D is an upgrade from the 40D, at first [...]
