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Canon EOS 90D Digital SLR 4K Camera | Review 2019-2020

January 6, 2020 by  
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BEST of 2019 Award The Canon EOS 90D is Canon’s Best mid-range APS-C SLR. Upgraded from the 80D to a higher 32.5 megapixels, and 4k video capability. This model has the latest version of Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology that greatly enhances autofocus capabilities, especially when filming video. The 90D movie mode shoots at 1080p full HD @30fps, 60fps, and 120fps, and 4K @ 30fps with manual exposure control. The 90D includes an HDMI port to hookup to an HDTV and an External Microphone Jack for better sound options with manual audio control. A headphone jack is also included to monitor audio.

The 90D gets a high resolution articulating 3-inch LCD touchscreen (1,040,000 pixels). The latest Digic 8 Image Processor is onboard for faster operations. Fast 10.0 fps continuous shooting, ISO upgraded to 25600, and added Bluetooth connectivity. BEST of 2019 Award. …More …

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 30.4 Megapixel Full Frame 4K DSLR Camera | Review 2019

September 9, 2019 by  
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BEST of 2019 Award The 30.4 megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is Canon’s newest in the 5D Full Frame series of digital SLRs, the follow on model to the extremely popular 5D Mark III. The new 5D Mark IV is not only upgraded to address picture quality, but is putting in features that will make filmmakers more productive. This model adds 4K Cinematic Video recording capability (24, 25, & 30 fps). You can shoot 4K Video and later extract 8.8 megapixel screen grabs from each frame of the 4K video. Previous 5D versions have been used to film both TV shows and Movies, including Walking Dead, Hawaii Five-O, 24, and many more. This model will be popular with photo journalists that require both photos and video.

This is the first EOS 5D version with Touchscreen Capability and the resolution has been bumped up 1.62 million dots. The latest Dual Pixel CMOS AF Autofocus system is installed (first introduced in Canon 70D & 80D models). For speed the camera has upgraded to the latest Digic 6+ chip, and the burst rate has increased to 7fps even with the higher megapixel count. Other features include 61 AF points, ISO 100-32000, Added WiFi, NFC and GPS, New Meter Sensor. This model won our BEST OF 2017 Award for Full Frame Cameras.
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Canon EOS 80D Dual Pixel CMOS AF DSLR Camera | Review

August 20, 2019 by  
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BEST of 2019 Award The Canon EOS 80D is Canon’s Best mid-range APS-C SLR. Upgraded from the 70D to a full 24.2 megapixels. It shares many of the features from the Canon 5D Mark III, but at a lower cost and weight. This is the first Canon DSLR to introduce the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology that greatly enhances autofocus capabilities, especially when filming video. The 80D HD movie mode shoots at Full 1080p HD Video at popular frame rates 1080p @60fps, 30fps, 24fps and 720p @60fps and with manual exposure control. The 80D includes an HDMI port to hookup to an HDTV and an External Microphone Jack for better sound options with manual audio control. For 2016, the 80D adds a headphone jack, and a 60fps 1080p video mode.

The 80d has a high resolution articulating 3-inch LCD touchscreen (1,040,000 pixels). Built-in WiFi & NFC wireless functionality. Fast 7.0 fps continuous shooting, Use the large LCD touchscreen with the Live View Function for composition of both pictures and video. EOS Dust Removal System removes dust from the sensor automatically. Gapless micro-lenses in the sensor helps to capture more light and reduce noise. Upgraded to ISO 12800, 63-zone evaluative metering system, Upgraded to 45 AF Focus points, Upgraded to the new DIGIC 6 Image Processor. Higher Dynamic Range. BEST of 2019 Award. …More …

Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22.3 Megapixel Full Frame DSLR Camera | Review

January 9, 2018 by  
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The 22.3 megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark III is Canon’s high quality pro Full Frame digital SLR, the follow on model to the extremely popular 5D Mark II. It shares many features with the more expensive EOS 1D X that we previewed at CES 2012. Canon was caught by surprise at the popularity of the 5D Mark II’s use as a filmmaking tool for TV shows and movies. The 5D Mark II was used in recent movies and TV shows such as Act of Valor, Red Tails, House, Walking Dead, 24 and many more. The new 5D Mark III is not only upgraded to address picture quality, but is putting in features that will make filmmakers have an even more productive tool. Key upgrades are an ISO of 100-25600, 61 AF points (up from 19), Burst mode to 6 fps from 3.9, Headphone jack, Manual audio level monitoring and adjustment, Dual SD and CF cards, HDR Mode, Time code, More video compression options. The powerful Digic 5+ chip allows this camera to improve both picture and video quality, as well as help reduce artifacts. Canon has added a new dedicated LiveView/Movie button to the camera.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Dual Pixel CMOS Digital SLR Camera Reviews

January 2, 2018 by  
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The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is one of Canon’s top APS-C SLRs. Upgraded to a full 20.2 megapixels. This model now includes the highly acclaimed Dual Pixel autofocus system introduced on the Canon 70D a year ago. This Dual Pixel technology allows your DSLR to shoot like a camcorder, and have faster (more accurate) AF for still shots. The new HD movie mode can now shoot Full 1080p HD Video at faster frame rates 1080p @60fps and with manual exposure control. HDMI port to hookup to an HDTV, monitor, or an external recorder. External Microphone & Headphone Jacks are provided. The 7D Mark II includes many features formerly reserved for Canon’s top SLRs including, Blazing Fast 10.0 fps continuous shooting, and 65 AF focus points. The high resolution 3-inch LCD screen (1,040,000 dots) can be used with the Live View Function for composition of both pictures and video. EOS Dust Removal System removes dust from the sensor automatically. The 7D Mark II’s magnesium alloy body is dust and weather resistant and has shutter durability of up to 200,000 cycles.

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Nikon D810 36.3 Megapixel FX-Format Digital SLR Camera

June 19, 2016 by  
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The Full Frame FX Nikon D810 36.3 megapixel SLR has the most megapixels of any SLR Nikon has produced to date (other than the D800 it replaces). The D810 shares many of the features of the best Nikon SLRs and some new ones as well. It is capable of 36.1 megapixel medium format images with low noise. This model has increased the ISO range (64-12800) and drops the optical low pass filter for greater detail. Full HD 1080p 60fps Video mode with a headphone jack, microphone jack, uncompressed HDMI out, Audio monitoring, and a dedicated movie record button. You can shoot in either FX or DX movie formats. Video can be shot with full manual control and you can view live video with an external monitor through the HDMI. Another new feature is the built-in HDR (high dynamic range) function which can create a single image that combines two exposures for a better image. A time lapse photography mode is included. Dual Slots for SD and CF cards. New EXPEED 4 processor is 30% faster (lower noise & faster AF)
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Nikon D7200 24.2 Megapixel DX-Format DSLR Camera (2015-2016)

June 13, 2016 by  
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**New for 2015-2016. The Nikon D7200 DX SLR is Nikon’s answer to Canon’s EOS 70D. The D7200 replaces the popular Nikon D7100. Its updated APS-C sized sensor has a full 24.2 megapixels. New for 2015 is an upgraded AF system borrowed from the high end D4. No Optical Low-Pass Filter (OLPF) on the D7200 to offer higher resolution than the filtered DSLRs. The D7200 offers Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound. New 60p mode was added in. To complement the video, the D7200 incorporates a headphone jack and an external microphone jack for high-quality stereo sound recording options. Other features include LiveView so you can frame your movies and pictures with the upgraded high resolution The camera has a high resolution 3.2-inch LCD screen (1,228,800 pixels). The Burst Rate of the D7200 is 6.0 fps continuous shooting, increased buffer size, now can hold 18 (RAW, Lossless 14-bit) photos, Ultrasonic Dust Removal System removes dust from the sensor automatically. Active D-Lighting function which can vastly improve shadows and highlights of high-contrast scenes. 51 point AF system with 15 sensors cross type. 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) exposure sensor. Native ISO has improved to 100-25,600 to allow for a wider range of lighting situations. 100% frame coverage viewfinder. Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots. The D7200 is made with a magnesium alloy body with moisture and dust resistance which will protect the D7200’s internal parts from the elements. …More …
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Nikon D7100 24.1 Megapixel DX-Format Digital SLR Camera

September 10, 2013 by  
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**New for 2013. The Nikon D7100 DX SLR replaces the popular Nikon D7000. Its APS-C sized imager was upgraded from 16.2 to a full 24.1 megapixels. New for 2013 is an upgraded AF system borrowed from the high end D4. This is the first Nikon DSLR to remove the optical low pass filter, which is done to offer higher resolution than the filtered D5200 and D3200. The D7100 offers Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound. New 30p and 25p modes were added for 2013. To complement the video, the D7100 incorporates a headphone jack and an external microphone jack for high-quality stereo sound recording options. Other features include LiveView so you can frame your movies and pictures with the upgraded high resolution Upgraded 3.2-inch LCD screen with higher resolution (1,228,800 pixels). The Burst Rate of the D7100 is 6.0 fps continuous shooting, Ultrasonic Dust Removal System removes dust from the sensor automatically. Active D-Lighting function which can vastly improve shadows and highlights of high-contrast scenes. 51 point AF system with 15 sensors cross type. 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) exposure sensor. ISO from 100 to 6400 allows for a wider range of lighting situations. 100% frame coverage viewfinder. Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots. The D7100 is made with a magnesium alloy body with moisture and dust resistance which will protect the D7100’s internal parts from the elements. …More …
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