Archive for June 2008
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New Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens
A Sigma lens more expensive than the Canon equivalent lens? Not possible, you say. Consider the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens expected to be in retail shops in July. The lens effectively becomes an 80mm medium telephoto lens (35mm equivalent) on digital cameras with APS-C size image sensors.
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 has a minimum [...]
Capacity Test of Powerex IMEDION AA Batteries
Late last year, Maha Energy - the maker of Powerex batteries and chargers, introduced a low self-discharge rechargeable battery called the ‘IMEDION’. The IMEDION batteries are compatible with NiNH battery chargers and are available in 2100mAh capacity for AA size and 800mAh for AAA.
Maha states that IMEDION batteries retain up to 85% of their charge [...]
Canon Europe Announces Speedlite 430EX II Flash
Canon Europe has announced the latest addition to the EX Speedlite flash unit range - the Speedlite 430EX II. The new flash has a guide number of 43 (m/ISO 100 at 105mm) and includes an built-in wide panel to allow coverage suitable for wide angle lenses to 14mm.
The Speedlite 430EX II replaces the Speedlite [...]
Canon Europe Announces EOS 1000D Digital SLR
Today, Canon Europe announced the EOS 1000D - the lightest (body 450g) digital EOS camera. The new camera incorporates a range of technologies used in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor, and Live View mode. [...]
