Digital SLRs

The new Canon EOS 550D has arrived just 11 months after the 500D was announced and it’s packing an impressive list of features that are sure to cause a stir in the sub-£1000 digital SLR market. Borrowing components from the EOS 7D and bolstering the video credentials makes the 550D an attractive option for enthusiasts looking to upgrade.

The new Sony Alpha A450 digital SLR has arrived in our inbox just 4 months after the A500, A550 and A850 were announced, reinforcing the message that Sony are committed to taking a serious share of the DSLR market. The latest member of the Sony Alpha family is a cut-down version of the A550 – offering 14 megapixels, SteadyShot image stabilisation and up to 7fps continuous shooting.

The new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is described by its maker as “a high-speed multimedia performance monster” and it’s clearly aiming for a battle with the Nikon D3s announced 6 days ago. The EOS 1D Mark IV boasts a new 16 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-H, 1.3x crop) and dual DIGIC 4 processors which can keep up with the flurry of data that 121 JPEGs at 10 frames per second will deliver.

Take a look at these Nikon D3s sample images and prepare to be amazed! The high-ISO D3s images certainly backup Nikon’s claims of unparalleled low-light performance; the noise is well under control at ISO 12,800.

Yes you read the headline correctly – the new Nikon D3s has an ISO range maxing out at 102,400 (HI-3) and in our books that makes it a bit of wild child. The ‘S’ designation isn’t just a quick slap & dash adding D-movie mode though. 720p HD video capture is included, but the D3s also offers serious refinements for professional photographers.

We’ve uncovered five Canon EOS 7D sample images, showing off what the new kid on the EOS-block can do. The EOS 7D sample images have been created with a selection of different Canon lenses, including an eye-catching rally photo with the new EF-S 15-85mm IS USM lens…

The new Canon EOS 7D digital SLR has just been announced! The feature list includes an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, 8 frames per second continuous shooting and plenty more goodies. Join us in a detailed overview of the Canon 7D’s features and a handy EOS 7D v 50D v 5D Mark II comparison…

Three new Sony Alpha digital SLRs and a new 28-75mm f2.8 lens have emerged, making today a bumper release from Sony. Leading the charge is the new affordable full-frame Sony digital SLR: The Alpha A850. Exciting!

We’ve just discovered two fantastic Nikon D300s sample videos courtesy of Ami Vitale and Robert Bösch, recorded whilst reviewing the D300s for Nikon. Both D300s videos appear to be exceptionally high quality – even after web optimisation.

The new Nikon D3000 digital SLR is a petite take-me-everywhere camera with a bold tagline: “The DSLR made simple”. The D3000 looks like a D60 replacement; it combines features from its older D5000 sibling with exceptional value for money which made the D60 a success.