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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 ISO100-ISO6400 100% Cropped Comparison

October 21, 2008

Full Frame

Photokina 2008: Canon Announces EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens

The new EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens is the successor to Canon’s EF 24mm f/1.4L USM professional wide-angle lens released in 1997. Targeting professional photographers, the new EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens has been introduced to address the advancements high-resolution digital SLR cameras with re-designed optics and use of a new anti-reflection lens coating called SWC (Sub-Wavelength Structure Coating) to minimize ghosting and flare. Features such as dustproof and waterproof construction that have been adopted make this a high-performance lens with specifications that respond to the demands of professional users. A welcome complement to the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM lens is scheduled to be in stores this December at an estimated retail price of $1,699.

Canon

Photokina 2008: Canon Announces 21 Megapixel EOS 5D Mark II with HD 1080p Recording

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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 17, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, the long-awaited successor to Canon’s highly popular EOS 5D, introduced in 2005. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise, with an expanded sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Indoor Portrait with 100% Cropped

Sony released a 24 Megapixel full frame digital single lens reflex beating Canon 1Ds Mark III in megapixel counts and declaring a price war with Nikon D700 and the upcoming Canon EOS 7D. Retailing at USD $3000, the Alpha DSLR-A900 is currently the highest megapixel count full frame digital SLR for grab.

 

Now, facts aside and judge yourself how this full frame digital SLR performs while photographing an indoor portrait. 100% cropped of the sample photos are included too. Due to the a900’s large resolution, several 100% crops are included for easier viewing. Image is captured using Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM.

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