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- 12.2 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
- Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures.
- High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point.
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Leica M9 review TechRadar UK
The Leica M9 is the camera that M-series photographers have been waiting a long time for.
It's Leica's first digital rangefinder complete with a full-frame sensor, which allows mounted lenses to be used at their true focal length.
Although it continues a range that's well into its fifth decade, digitally speaking the Leica M9 builds on the M8 and M8.2 models released over the past five years, and in many respects isn't far removed from those. Leica has, however, now managed to integrate a larger sensor into the same size body as before, and claims to have worked around the issues associated with doing so. It sounds impressive, but can something so small really deliver images to rival the best DSLRs ?
Marginally cheaper than Canon and Nikon's most senior full-frame DSLR offerings - the Canon EOS 1Ds and Nikon D3x- the Leica M9 is the smallest full-frame digital camera available. Building on the digital M8 and M8.2, which each sported APS-H CCD-sized sensors, it incorporates a full-frame alternative that holds a respectable 18MP.
The sensor uses a micro lens construction that offsets the lenses towards the peripheries. This maximises their light-gathering capabilities and minimises corner shading – a trouble spot with wide-angle, wide-aperture cameras.
Leica's digital camera has two processors to help sort through images quickly – which you need when dealing with 18MP RAW and JPEG images at the same time.
With a fast SDHC card in place, we managed six or seven consecutive RAW and JPEG (or simply RAW) files before the Leica M9 stopped us. It takes a while for the camera to flush these out to the card, although once it's processed a few it's ready to carry on shooting.
Fortunately, Leica uses Adobe's DNG RAW format, which is instantly compatible with Adobe Camera Raw, and, fittingly, a copy of Lightroom is supplied with the camera as standard.
Video recording for home movies and Live View were both left out of the Leica M9, as the nature of the CCD's operation ruled out their inclusion.
Captured images are displayed on a 2.5-inch LCD screen, at 230,000 dpi resolution. This is pretty basic for even a cheap compact camera, so to see one on a rangefinder that costs over £4,000 is disappointing. It can be difficult to see in bright light, and when zooming into images it can take a while to fully render details, but it's usable the rest of the time.
The Leica M9's viewfinder features automatic parallax correction and framing lines for composition. These change according to the lens used and are displayed in pairs, so that 35mm and 135mm are shown together, as are 28mm and 90mm, and 50mm and 75mm. As these only work up to a minimum focal length of 28mm, external hot shoe-mounted viewfinders are available for shorter focal lengths, from 18mm up to 28mm.
Inside the finder, exposure information is displayed in a style as minimal as the camera itself –four LEDs show numerical information such as shutter speed, and a handful of symbols indicate exposure-related information, such as under and overexposure.
Composition and focusing happens through the camera's finder. This is sized to be larger than field of view of the lens used (down to 28mm), and it displays the most basic exposure information in large red LED.
Focusing requires the lens ring to be rotated until the floating image lines up with the one visible through the viewfinder. This needs to be done carefully and accurately, or else the image won't be sharp when viewed at 100%.
Diopter correction is possible to help with this, although only through a supplementary lens attached over the viewfinder, available in -3 to +3 diopter strengths, which needs to be bought separately.
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- Advanced HD movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates
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- Intelligent Viewfinder with 100 percent field of view; 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors
- Body only; lenses sold separately
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which do you prefer? Nikon D40 or Canon EOS 300D or 350D? what's the difference of this three SLR's?
what do you think is the most affordable and most preferred of this 3 SLR's?
Please post a new question. I don't know if you are interested in the Canon 30D or 400D. Since there is no 300D, this must be a typo. Your correction makes a world of difference in my answer.
Canon Digital EOS Vs Rebel?
Hello , I have a Canon 36mm Film SLR EOS 2000 and i have 3 addtional lenses for it. now i want to buy a Digital SLR. Should i buy EOS or Rebel ? Which one shall be able use my Lenses ?
EOS is a term that describes the lens mount on Canon cameras. The Rebel line is EOS compatible, in fact I use a XTi with EOS lenses. I came over from A2e, as did my lenses. You will have no trouble with a digital Rebel and your current lenses.
Your film SLR lenses should fit an EOS Digital camera without any problem, other than a change in the view of 1.6 (i.e. a 50mm lens will have a view multiplied by 1.6, so it'll be a moderate telephoto).
You have the camera that I first started with-the rebel 2000. From there I went to the digital rebel (300d) and right now I shoot with the 30D. Your lenses will work with all EOS digital cameras.
Donna
Are Cannon FD series SLR linses compatible w/ Cannon EOS 40D digital slr Camera body?
I found the following used for sale: Canon A-1 body 35mm SLR camera, Canon lens FD 24 mm f/1:2.8 wide angel, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/1:1.8 w/skylight filter, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro w/skylight filter and Canon life size adapter w/cases, Canon lens FD 28-55mm f/1:3.5-4.5 Macro “rare lens” w/uv haze-1 filter, Canon lens FD 70-210 mm f/1:4 Macro w/ skylight filter & case, Canon A power winder, Canon A 2 power winder w/case, Tokina 2x converter has seven elements w/case, Canon 299 T speedlite flash, Canon 155 A speedlite flash w/case, Canon camera case (not shown in pictures), Marsand large leather camera bag, Hot shoe/ handle.
And two lens hoods. All the above lenses will fit the follow Canon body’s (F-1, A-1, AE-1, T70, etc.) and have a substantial, solid feel (which is lacking in today’s autofocus lenses!!!). Lenses had filters added at the time of purchase so the glass is perfect & the coatings brilliant!!! All the lenses have a buttery smooth focus, and the diaphragm ac
You can use FD lenses on the EOS series of bodies with an adapter, but keep in mind:
-They'll be manual focus only.
-You'll have to change the f-stops manually.
-The camera's light meter can be thrown off.
-You won't be able to use program/auto or shutter priority modes; you'll have to use aperture priority or completely manual settings.
One version of the FD-to-EOS adapter is here:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/522370-REG/Bower_ABEOS_Lens_Adapter_FD.html
Are Cannon FD series SLR lenses(used w/A-1slr) compatible w/ the newer Cannon EOS 40D digital slr Camera body?
I found the following used for sale: Canon A-1 body 35mm SLR camera, Canon lens FD 24 mm f/1:2.8 wide angel, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/1:1.8 w/skylight filter, Canon lens FD 50 mm f/3.5 S.S.C. Macro w/skylight filter and Canon life size adapter w/cases, Canon lens FD 28-55mm f/1:3.5-4.5 Macro “rare lens” w/uv haze-1 filter, Canon lens FD 70-210 mm f/1:4 Macro w/ skylight filter & case, Canon A power winder, Canon A 2 power winder w/case, Tokina 2x converter has seven elements w/case, Canon 299 T speedlite flash, Canon 155 A speedlite flash w/case, Canon camera case (not shown in pictures), Marsand large leather camera bag, Hot shoe/ handle.
And two lens hoods. All the above lenses will fit the follow Canon body’s (F-1, A-1, AE-1, T70, etc.) and have a substantial, solid feel (which is lacking in today’s autofocus lenses!!!). Lenses had filters added at the time of purchase so the glass is perfect & the coatings brilliant!!! All the lenses have a buttery smooth focus, and the diaphragm ac
with an adaptor (available from adorama ) it is possible, but you lose functionality in the metering area.
http://digital-photography.suite101.com/article.cfm/old_lenses_on_digital_cameras
Which Canon Digital SLR is better for beginners?
There are 3 cameras that I'm thinking of:
1. Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi
2. Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi
3. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS / 1000D
They all come in a Kit with 18-55mm IS lens.
Could you tell me which one is better (quality wise and easy to use) and why?
Thanks!
ANY of the entry level Canon DSLR's are just fine for beginners, buy the least expensive one and spend the money you save on a second or better lens.
You can find a better deal, but you will have to abandon Canon
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Zoom-Nikkor/dp/B000KJQ1DG
Do not squander much money on APS bodies buy glass. Then as FF drops in price you will already be a jump ahead.
I have £450.00 to spend on a digital SLR camera and am having difficulty picking the right camera.?
I have whittled my choice down to 3 cameras but cannot decide which to buy as my knowledge on this subject is limited. The 3 cameras are: Canon EOS 400D (Apparently a good camera but comes with a rubbish lens), Olympus E-410 & the Nikon D40x. Can anyone help?
I am also in the market for a cheap DSLR and have done extensive research. At a local camera store, I tried all three of these and others. First of all, the hardest and least comfortable to use is the Olympus. I would not recommend it above the other two. Either the Canon 400D (called Rebel XTi in US) and the Nikon D40x would be a good choice. I have a friend who is a professional photographer, and has told me that Canon is a better choice than the Nikon. I, however, like the feel of the Nikon and its amazing start-up time more. I am probably going to get the Nikon D40. If you are on a budget (which I would assume you are) I will direct you to this link: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
and say that he is probably correct. Save your money for something else and get the D40. You probably wouldn't even notice the difference between that and the D40x. (or the D60!)
Oh, and from my conclusions I will probably get the D40.
I want to buy a canon EOS 300 (film slr)?
Which of my digital lenses will work, if any, with the above camera
(I'm reading directly off of the lens)
1.Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 Macro (EX Sigma)
2.Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 DG
3. Sigma 10-20mm 1:4-5.6 DC HSM
Many thanks
well put it this way, the body is only selling for about 40 quid on ebay, sorry!
As long as your digital camera is a Canon EOS mount camera, all of your lenses except for #3 should work. That one might mount to the film camera, however if it does, you will get dark corners.
If your camera is something other than a Canon, the lenses won't work without an adapter. Adapters are a lot of trouble, and to be honest, you'd be far better off looking for a film camera of the same brand as your digital camera.
Tripod question - How do you know if a tripod will work for your camera?
I'm thinking about getting a Canon EOS-30D Digital SLR Camera with a Canon EF 28-105/3.5-4.5 USM lens. What would be a good tripod for that which is under $100? thanks!
Most of your shabby all the way up to the super expensive ones will work on your camera. Turn your camera upside down, see that tapped screw hole? Tripods use a pretty universal thumb-screw-on-plate method. You disconnect/slide the plate from the tripod, align it with the hole on the camera and just screw in. I've used countless tripods and haven't had a problem yet with any tripod.
I use a cheap Modo tripod for most of my photography. On turbulent days where I don't need to do a whole lot of hiking, my heavier tripod works wonders. It's bulk keeps it fixed with no interference from the weather. You can get a pretty good tripod for 50 bucks no problem.
When I'm biking/hiking I use my moderately light weight Manfrotto Modo. It cost about 54 dollars.
Flip-up mirror in SLR popped off its base, what do I do to get it to stick back in place?
It's a Canon Digital Rebel EOS Digital SLR camera. When you remove the lens there's a clear plastic piece that will reflect at an angle. There are 3 little plastic things stuck to the back of it(i'm assuming they are some type of sticker). Would I need to just glue the thing back on, being careful to not leave fingerprints? Or is this a procedure that must be dealt with only by a professional?
What are my options?
Unfortunately, this seems to be something that happens with Canon SLRs particularly in humid climates. There are a number of Canon 5D horror stories involving mirrors that came off just like you describe.
Examples:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon5d/discuss/72157601399113062/
First, I would contact Canon (see their website at http://www.usa.canon.com to get the contact info) and see if this is a known issue that Canon will cover free of charge.
If not, then your next best choice is to go to a pro shop.
Finally, I have heard of people using superglue to reattach the mirror. Obviously at your own risk and of course, if it's not perfectly aligned, manual focusing would be off.
What digital SLR camera is better?
1.)Olympus Evolt E-420
2.)Canon EOS Rebel XS
3.)Sony A200
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