Canon EOS 5D MkII
Guide price: £2,690 / Street Price: £2,100
Professional landscape photographer and regular contributor Mark Bauer provides an in-depth report on Canon's 21.1-megapixel DSLRGuide price: £2,690 / Street Price: £2,100
IMAGE RESOLUTION: 21.1-megapixels
SENSOR: Full-frame CMOS
LCD: 3in 920,000 pixels
STORAGE: CompactFlash
WEIGHT: 810g (without battery)
PHONE: 08705 143 723
WEBSITE: www.canon.co.uk
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Canon EOS 500D Review
£870 ADVANCED AMATEUR-LEVEL DIGITAL SLR with HD video
It seems like HD video is the buzzword with DSLR manufacturers at the moment, and while we've not met any amateurs who list it as a feature they look for, it crops up as a headline feature on Canon's latest hobbyist DSLR, the EOS 500D. While this may not prove to be the main appeal for many, features such as the 15.1-megapixel resolution, compact size and large 3in LCD monitor are sure to attract those looking for a feature-packed and portable DSLR. Daniel Lezano spends a fortnight and fires over a thousand frames to provide an expert view of what the EOS 500D has to offer more...
Nikon D60 & Sony Alpha 350 Review
We take a look at two new models that promise lots of features and extra value for money. At £530 with 18-55mm VR zoom, the Nikon D60 is the cheaper of the two and is aimed at DSLR novices, while the Sony, which has a guide price of £570 with 18-70mm lens, boasts a higher resolution. As Daniel Lezano discovers, both offer much for the money.
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Pentax K200D & Sony Alpha 200 Review
Looking for your first DSLR or a spare to complement one you already own? The latest generation of budget DSLR's has arrived offering more for your money than ever before. How does ten million pixels for £400 sound? Not bad, eh! Step forward Pentax's K200D and the Alpha 200 from Sony. Both are aimed to appeal to beginners looking for top value for money. Daniel Lezano finds out if these budget bargains are too good to be true.
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Canon EOS 450D & Pentax K20D Review
Advanced amateurs and enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when it comes to which DSLR to own, especially as leading brands are introducing their next wave of cameras. Canon has released the compact, lightweight 12-megapixel EOS 450D, while Pentax has launched the more substantial 14.6-megapixel K20D. Both vary in terms of size, handling, features and importantly, price, with the Canon costing £600 and the Pentax £900. Daniel Lezano tries out both to see what's on offer and how well they perform.
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Sony Alpha 850 Review
Body only: £2,000 (Guide) / £1,600 (Street)
For the majority of enthusiasts, as capable as advanced-amateur DSLRs like the Nikon D300s or Canon EOS 7D are, the lack of a full-frame sensor (in other words one the same size as a 35mm film frame as opposed to the smaller APS-C type) is the major factor holding them off buying one. Although originally only found in expensive pro models, a wave of more 'affordable' full-frame DSLRs over the last couple of years or so has brought the benefits of full-frame photography to a wider market, with the likes of the Nikon D700, Sony Alpha 900 and Canon EOS 5D all proving very popular. The Alpha 850 is Sony's second full-frame DSLR and is pitched attractively below £2,000, where the majority of DSLRs have APS-C sensors. Body only: £2,000 (Guide) / £1,600 (Street)
IMAGE sensor: Exmor CMOS full-frame
IMAGE RESOLUTION: 24.6-megapixels
LCD: 3in (921,600 dots)
STORAGE: CompactFlash & Memory Stick Pro
WEIGHT: 850g (without battery and card)
PHONE: 08705 111999
WEBSITE: www.sony.co.uk more...
Sony Alpha 500 Review
Body only: £530 (Guide) / £500 (Street)
Sony may have been late to join the DSLR party, but the success of its range of Alpha models have seen it become one of Canon and Nikon's strongest rivals. A recent price drop means the 12.3-megapixel Alpha 500 offers additional value for the beginner looking for a well specified DSLR. Daniel Lezano puts it to the test. Body only: £530 (Guide) / £500 (Street)
18-55mm kit: £600 (Guide) / £550 (Street)
IMAGE RESOLUTION: 12.3-megapixels
LCD: 3in (230,400 dots)
STORAGE: SD & Memory Stick Pro
WEIGHT: 597g (without battery and card)
PHONE: 0800 230 220
WEBSITE: www.sony.co.uk more...
Nikon D3s Review
Body only: £4,200 (Guide) / £4,100 (Street)
The latest Nikon professional DSLR offers improved AF, a nine frames-per-second motordrive and HD video. We've an exclusive test by Richard Pelham, the current Sports Photographer of The Year!Body only: £4,200 (Guide) / £4,100 (Street)
IMAGE RESOLUTION: 12.1-megapixels
LCD: 3in (921,000 dots)
STORAGE: CF
WEIGHT: 1,240g (without battery and card)
PHONE: 0800 230 220
WEBSITE: www.nikon.co.uk
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Sony Alpha 380 Review
Body only: £650 (Guide) / £600 (Street)
£700 entry-level AMATEUR-LEVEL DIGITAL SLRSony recently announced three entry-level DSLRs, of which the Alpha 380 is the most highly-specified. Boasting a 14.2-megapixel resolution and featuring a swivel-mounted LCD with Quick AF Live View, the replacement for the 18-month-old Alpha 350 offers a number of interesting options for newcomers to DSLRs. Daniel Lezano discovers whether this new DSLR offers a real challenge to existing models
Body only: £650 (Guide) / £600 (Street)
18-55mm kit: £700 (Guide) / £630 (Street)
IMAGE RESOLUTION: 14.2-megapixels
LCD: 2.7in swivel mount
STORAGE: SD/SDHC and MemoryStick Duo
WEIGHT: 490g (without battery and card)
PHONE: 08705 111999
WEBSITE: www.sony.co.uk
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Pentax K-7 Review
Body only: £1,200 (Guide) / £1,050 (Street)
Pentax has a history of producing popular 35mm SLRs, but it’s fair to say that its digital SLRs have yet to steal a significant market share from Canon, Nikon and Sony. That could change with the K-7, an enthusiast-level model that looks similar to the year-old K20D, but incorporates a whole host of additions and enhancements, including an improved 14.6-megapixel sensor that also captures HD video. Daniel Lezano casts an expert eye over the K-7 and determines whether it has enough in its arsenal to offer a real alternative to other £1,000+ models Body only: £1,200 (Guide) / £1,050 (Street)
18-55mm kit: £1,230 (Guide) / £1,140 (Street)
IMAGE RESOLUTION: 14.6-megapixels
LCD: 3in (921,000 dots)
STORAGE: SD/SDHC
WEIGHT: 670g (without battery and card)
PHONE: 0870 736 8299
WEBSITE: www.pentax.co.uk
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