Bower SFDRF Digital MACRO Ring Light Flash for Nikon, Canon, Pentax & Olympus Digital and 35mm SLR Cameras

	Bower SFDRF Digital MACRO Ring Light Flash for Nikon, Canon, Pentax & Olympus Digital and 35mm SLR Cameras Model Of Item : SFDRF Average Customer Review:

The SFDRF Digital Macro Ring Flash is the convenient and creative lighting solution for copying documents, medical, dental, nature and small subject photography. Utilizing a circular tube as its light source for just the right amount of illumination, at short working distances, where built-in and conventional flash units are hard to use, it might even be the only way possible to light your subject. Unlike complicated, bulky and expensive OEM ring flashes, the SFDRF will operate with any current, past or future, digital or film SLR Camera that has a flash shoe, it is economically and efficiently powered by 4 AA size batteries plus it's backed by a lifetime warranty! The two-piece design mounts the control unit containing the batteries on your camera's accessory hot shoe which allows the flash head to be compact, lightweight for easier handling and camera balance. Controlled by its automatic sensor, firing as fast as 1/50,000th of a second,the SFDRF provides an ultra fast burst of even, shadow free, diffuse light that will freeze any movement. That frisky beetle or windblown blossom can be photographed sharply as if it were frozen in time! For further versatility, when shadow free images are not desired, the flash head can be used off of the lens and aimed for creative lighting control. It can even be mounted to positioning arms and other supports using the built-in tripod socket. This flash connectly directly with 58mm filter sizes lenses and is additionally supplied with 52mm, 55mm and 62mm adapter rings. With optionally available rings, the ring flash head can be mounted to almost any lens produced. Optimized to prevent vignetting with most lenses having a filter size of 62mm or smaller, these optional adapter rings are available in sizes from 37mm through 72mm. ;>>> Works perfectly (with no additional adapters) with 52mm, 55mm, 58mm or 62mm lenses.;>>NOTE: If this is not the filter size of your lens, optional adapter ring of the size are required. ...Read more

The SFDRF Digital Macro Ring Flash is the convenient and creative lighting solution for copying documents, medical, dental, nature and small subject photography. Utilizing a circular tube as its light source for just the right amount of illumination, at short working distances, where built-in and conventional flash units are hard to use, it might even be the only way possible to light your subject. Unlike complicated, bulky and expensive OEM ring flashes, the SFDRF will operate with any current, past or future, digital or film SLR Camera that has a flash shoe, it is economically and efficiently powered by 4 AA size batteries plus it's backed by a lifetime warranty! The two-piece design mounts the control unit containing the batteries on your camera's accessory hot shoe which allows the flash head to be compact, lightweight for easier handling and camera balance. Controlled by its automatic sensor, firing as fast as 1/50,000th of a second,the SFDRF provides an ultra fast burst of even, shadow free, diffuse light that will freeze any movement. That frisky beetle or windblown blossom can be photographed sharply as if it were frozen in time! For further versatility, when shadow free images are not desired, the flash head can be used off of the lens and aimed for creative lighting control. It can even be mounted to positioning arms and other supports using the built-in tripod socket. This flash connectly directly with 58mm filter sizes lenses and is additionally supplied with 52mm, 55mm and 62mm adapter rings. With optionally available rings, the ring flash head can be mounted to almost any lens produced. Optimized to prevent vignetting with most lenses having a filter size of 62mm or smaller, these optional adapter rings are available in sizes from 37mm through 72mm. ;>>> Works perfectly (with no additional adapters) with 52mm, 55mm, 58mm or 62mm lenses.;>>NOTE: If this is not the filter size of your lens, optional adapter ring of the size are required. ...Read more

Bower SFDRF Digital MACRO Ring Light Flash for Nikon, Canon, Pentax & Olympus Digital and 35mm SLR Cameras

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Canon T3i Reviews

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i delivers excellent video capabilities and image and video quality. For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. But though the image quality and general shooting performance are top-notch, if you're upgrading to capture sports, kids, or pets, the T3i may not be able to keep up. We have the following reviews of the T3i compiled below-

Canon EOS Rebel T3i

• Canon EOS Rebel T3i/ 600D at BpbAtkins.com
• Canon EOS 600D vs. Nikon D5100 at CameraLabs
• Canon EOS 600D vs. Nikon D5100 at digitalreview
• Canon EOS Rebel T3i review at Steves-digicams
• Canon EOS Rebel T3i review at DCResource
• Canon Rebel T3i/600D field notes at OutbackPhoto
• Canon EOS Rebel T3i review at DigitalCameraInfo
• Canon EOS 600D review at Trusted-Reviews
• Canon EOS 600D review at ePHOTOzine
• Canon EOS 600D/Rebel T3i review at CameraLabs
• Canon Rebel T3i/EOS 600D review at dpreview
• Canon EOS 600D review at The-Digital-Picture
• Canon EOS 600D review at PhotoReview
• Canon EOS Rebel T3i video review at infoSync
• Canon EOS 600D review at PhotographyBLOG
• Canon EOS 600D DSLR review at techradar
• Canon EOS Rebel T3i preview at Imaging-resource
• Canon EOS 600D hands-on at PhotoRadar

T3i Features:

• 18.0 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
• ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
• Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording with new Movie Digital zoom
• Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction
• New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System
• 3.0-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD; Built-in flash; Full HD movie mode at 1920 x 1080 resolution
• And Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options.
• Compatible with full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor; Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporate EOS Scene Detection System; Advanced imaging features: Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters
• Includes EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens; 18.0 megapixel CMOS sensor; Eye-level SLR viewfinder
• USB 2.0 terminal; Video out terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable; SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot (card not included)

EOS 7D

All about photography,                                                                       EOS 7D
EOS 7D has a unique sensor. Although packed by 18 million pixels in the sensormeasuring 22.3 x 14.9 millimeters (APS-C), the resulting picture remains smoothwithout interruption 7D noise commonly found on small sensor with a large megapixel.
 Specifications:

 Specifications
Resolution:

EOS 60D

All about photography,
                        Canon  EOS 60D



Canon launched its newest digital SLR camera Canon EOS 60D. Canon's new EOS60D is equipped with Canon's 18 Megapixel image CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imageprocessor, and for the first time on EOS cameras, vari-angle LCD screen 3-inch ClearView.
Canon's new EOS Digital SLR is capable of recording Full HD 1920 × 1080 video with a frame rate

EOS 550D

All about photography,
             Canon EOS 550D                           
Canon EOS 550D product release, this digital SLR camera capable of producinghigh-quality images, even in large prints and accompanied also by resolution videorecorder features Full High Definition (Full HD).
The main strength of the EOS 550D is located on the processor DIGIC 4 and APS-CCMOS sensor resolution of 18

EOS 1000D

All about photography,                     Canon EOS 1000D

EOS 1000D is widely used by the novice photographer for your consideration is thebeginner, who became the emphasis is not on the features of the camera but thecamera capabilities in the target object. Moreover for beginners will want to learn how to use cameras, aiming at the object properly.
In terms of design, more like a Canon EOS

Canon T3i Review

The Rebel T3i / 600D is feature-rich, reasonably priced, enjoyable to use and, most importantly, takes great pictures. It's not a particularly innovative camera but it is a generally well planned one. Unlike the original Rebel / 300D, the T3i doesn't sit in isolation - if you want a smaller or easier-to-use camera, there are plenty of options (including the increasingly competitive mirrorless brigade). However, in keeping with previous models in the range, it's an impressive camera for the money and it's hard not to imagine owners loving theirs.

Trusted Reviews have just completed their review of the Canon T3i.

Click to check our price

They said:

"Given that the twelve-month-old 550D is set to remain in production for the time being as a kind of kid brother to the 600D, is the newer model worth the extra £150 or so? Well, of course, that very much depends on your priorities. If an articulated screen is at the top of your must-have feature list, then only the 600D can deliver this. In many other respects, however, the 600D is much the same camera as the 550D. That’s not to do the 600D down in any way. The new model adds some improvements and refinements to what was already a very good camera. Movie recording issues aside, the 600D remains a well specified and easy-to-use entry-level digital SLR that delivers consistently good results. As with all new models we’d expect the street price to fall a bit before long, at which point it’s definitely a camera that deserves to be on your shortlist."

Canon A3300 IS Review

Canon continues to update their popular and affordable 'A series' line of compact digital cameras, with the latest addition being the A3300 IS. Holding the top spot in this lineup, the A3300 IS boasts some very appealing features, while still carrying an affordable price tag of just $180.

Steve's Digicams have just put the finishing touches on their review of the A3300 IS.

This unit is also style savvy, with 5 body color choice options (Pink, Blue, Black, Red and Silver), allowing you to match the A3300 with your favorite outfit or handbag.

Click to check price

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Features:

• 16-Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD imaging sensor
• DIGIC III image processor
• 5x optical zoom lens with a 35mm film equivalent range of 28-140mm
• Optical Image Stabilization
• 3.0-inch, 230,000 dot LCD screen
• 15 - 1/1600 sec. total shutter range
• ISO 80-1600
• Smart Auto shooting mode
• Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB
• Face Detection Self-Timer
• Intelligent Contrast Correction
• Low-Light shooting mode
• New Discreet and Live View Control modes
• PictBridge/Exif Print
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery pack (230 shot battery life)
• SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot (Eye-Fi compliant)

Continue reading Canon A3300 IS Review at Steve's Digicams.

Spring Sky

Spring Sky
Originally uploaded by Rick Blythe.
Click photo to see larger version.

Here's a photo I took today that I was pleased with. It's a rural road in southern Canada on April 2, 2011.

My Canon G10 really pulled in those blue skies. I hardly did anything in post processing - added a little contrast is all. I love my G10. You can't get it any more but you can get the newer G12.

My wife was with me with her Nikon D90. I haven't seen if she got this same shot yet, but if she did I'll post a link to hers as well here.

Again, not a spectacular shot, but there is something about it I find pleasing.

Canon Powershot G12

Canon G12 fits those who don't want the bulk of a proper DSLR – or even a smaller mirrorless camera such as the Sony NEX-3, this camera perfectly fits the bill extremely well.The manual modes and dials on offer, while daunting to beginners, will be hugely appreciated by anyone who's grown frustrated by the mistakes their compact makes in manual mode.However, although the Canon G12's image quality

Cheap 3-ring Extension Tubes

A friend was asking me if I had tried those $8 Chinese 3-ring extension tubes for Canon that are all over eBay? I've used the Nikon equivalent. They have some downsides-- I now have the more expensive, nicer, Nikon tubes (pn-11 and pk-13), which I love. They do seem expensive for what they are though.
This is, of course, depending on the fact that you're looking at the same sort of tubes as I was.

1. They're generally not coupled to the camera at all, that is, when you stop down the lens (which you have to do via the aperture ring), the viewfinder image darkens, since there is no coupling to the stop down lever on the tubes. This also means that you have to use manual exposure and lose metering, though I find that for high-magnification sort of work that a meter is more of a suggestion than anything else.
2. They don't have the same nice baffling/flacking on the inside of the tubes that the official Nikon ones have. The ebay tubes are basically just black painted metal on the inside, and hence in many cases (especially when working with flash) cause incredibly annoying flaring. This is the #1 reason that I didn't keep them (technically I kept them, but they're in a box somewhere and never get used). A lot of times, moving the flash a little bit fixes things, but I had flaring issues with every lens I tried on them, and never had these issues again when switching to the Nikon tubes.
3. They're really cheaply built. They just screw together with some pretty thin threads that I never really trusted to hold anything bigger than a short macro (like the Nikon 55/3.5, I don't know the Canon equivalents). I didn't like having my 105 on there, and it's not even the larger /2.8 one-- its the old /4 manual focus one. They also aren't machined to the same quality as a camera-brand lens, so in my case the mount to the camera felt a little looser than normal and the mount to the lens felt a little tighter than normal (to the point where it was hard to get the lens off in a few cases).

My advice: They're cheap as hell. If you aren't seriously interested in macro photography and just want to play around with them, there's no real loss in buying them. They're an easy way to see if you'd like the nicer ones, which have quite a few advantages (e.g. the big Nikon tube, the PN-11, has an awesome tripod mount on it). I had some fun with them, but was never really satisfied with the annoying moving-slightly-to-get-rid-of-flare or the build quality, so I caved and got the nicer ones.

In my opinion, you are better to stay away from the ultra cheap extension tubes on eBay. Amazon has some decently priced Macro Extension Tube Sets here that I would trust much more.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The successor Canon delivers: the EOS 5D Mark II is in many ways a must-have upgrade, especially for the wedding photography crowd for whom the 5D is a workhorse. And with many of the imaging components of the 1Ds Mark III (including a later version of the image-processing engine, Digic 4) for a price tag $5,000 lower, it's certainly an attractive alternative.The camera comes in two official

Canon PowerShot G12 picks up HD video recording, built-in HDR

Canon has launched the Canon G12 premium compact, successor to PowerShot G11 released last year. Inheriting most of the core features of the G11, the latest model sees the addition of an EOS-style front control dial, Hybrid IS for close-up work, and 720p HD video recording.

It also adds multi-aspect ratio shooting and SDXC card compatibility. The rest of the features remain the same including a 28-140mm equivalent lens, 2.8″ tilt and swivel LCD, manual control and RAW shooting.

Canon Digital Rebel T2i

The Digital Rebel T2i Canon's top consumer-class dSLR at the moment, and it's the king of the genre. Photo quality, as expected, is great, and the 1080p video capability is impressive. It's a great step-up model for novices who can afford it and don't want to sit back on a slightly crippled entry-level dSLR. Enthusiasts should probably look one step up at the 60D, since the T2i's interface is

Top 8 Budget Cameras for 2010

If you're shopping around for a new point and shoot camera you'll be interested in this new article at DCResource. They have compared eight budget digital cameras in one article. Remember that you should always try a camera out for yourself before you lay down your cash, whether it's $150 or $1500.
Here's the cameras tested:

1. Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH
   
2. Kodak EasyShare M550
   
3. Nikon Coolpix S3000
   
4. Olympus FE-4030
   
5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
   
6. Pentax Optio H90
   
7. Samsung SL600
   
8. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
What I liked:

• Very good photo quality
  
• Optical image stabilization
  
• Stylish, compact metal body
  
• Fastest startup time in the group
  
• Nice LCD with good outdoor/low light visibility
  
• AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing
  
• Smart Auto mode selects a scene mode for you
  
• Manual white balance and slow shutter speed controls
  
• Well-implemented face detection, with handy face self-timer feature
  
• Effective redeye removal in playback mode
  
• Optional underwater case and external slave flash

What I didn't care for:

• Some corner blurring and highlight clipping
  
• Even with two anti-redeye systems, you still need to use the removal tool in playback mode
  
• Flimsy door over battery/memory card compartment; cannot access while camera is on a tripod
  
• Plastic tripod mount
  
• Full manual on CD-ROM; manuals are not terribly user-friendly
  
• No built-in memory or included memory card

Pentax Optio H90
What I liked:

• Good photo quality; better than average high ISO performance
  
• 5X, 28 - 140 mm lens in a uniquely styled and compact body
  
• Auto Picture mode selects a scene mode for you
  
• Lots of bells and whistles: instant panorama stitching, photo frames, virtual color filters
  
• Manual focus and white balance
  
• Customizable "green button"
  
• Good face and smile detection
  
• Can record up to ten minutes of continuous 720p video; in-camera video editing tool available
  
• Large, detailed, and easy-to-read printed manual (woohoo!)

What I didn't care for:

• Redeye a problem, even after digital correction
  
• Some corner blurring and highlight clipping
  
• Lens is on the slow side
  
• No AF-assist lamp (though camera does okay in low light)
  
• Below average battery life
  
• Not great for night shots
  
• Video quality isn't great
  
• Poorly placed I/O port on bottom of camera
  
• Plastic tripod mount and flimsy door over memory/battery compartment

Worth a Look

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
What I liked:

• Good photo quality in most situations
  
• Optical image stabilization
  
• 5X, 28 - 140 mm lens in a solid, well-designed metal body
  
• Nice LCD has good outdoor and low light visibility
  
• Intelligent Auto mode does just about everything for you
  
• Tons of scene modes, some of which are quite unique (though require compromises in terms of image quality)
  
• Fast autofocus, even in low light
  
• Best continuous shooting mode in the group
  
• Well-implemented face detection
  
• Records about eight minutes of continuous 720p video
  
• Best-in-class battery life; gets even better with optional battery
  
• Metal tripod mount!

What I didn't care for:

• Redeye a problem, even with digital correction feature
  
• Some vignetting and corner blurring
  
• Details tend to get smudged by noise reduction
  
• Lens is very slow at the telephoto end (F6.9)
  
• Not great for night shots or unusual lighting conditions
  
• Lens moves through zoom range way too slowly
  
• No USB 2.0 High Speed support
  
• Flimsy door over memory card/battery compartment
  
• Full manual on CD-ROM; manual is not user-friendly

Samsung SL600
What I liked:

• Decent photo quality in good lighting
  
• Nice value for the money
  
• 5X, 27 - 135 mm zoom in a compact metal body
  
• Generally snappy performance
  
• Smart Auto mode selects a scene mode for you
  
• Only camera to feature AE bracketing
  
• Redeye not a problem
  
• Handy Photo Guide shows you what settings to change
  
• Cool self-portrait, Frame Assist, and motion timer features
  
• Performed well in our night test, despite lack of manual shutter speed control

What I didn't care for:

• Some detail smudging from noise reduction; images get noisy fairly quickly
  
• Weak flash
  
• Unimpressive burst mode
  
• LCD on the grainy side
  
• Stiff zoom controller
  
• Flimsy door over memory card/battery compartment; cannot access compartment while using tripod
  
• Plastic tripod mount
  
• Very little built-in memory
  
• No video output cable; accessories difficult to find
  
• Full manual on CD-ROM; manual is not user-friendly

Nikon Coolpix S3000
What I liked:

• Good photo quality in most situations; performs better than average at high ISOs
  
• 4X zoom lens in the smallest and lightest body in the group
  
• Fast startup, focus times (at wide-angle)
  
• Auto Scene Selector picks a scene mode for you
  
• Smart Portrait mode combines face, smile, and blink detection with skin softening
  
• Help screens for all menu items

What I didn't care for:

• Redeye a problem
  
• Noise reduction smudges fine details
  
• Telephoto/low light focusing not great
  
• LCD has poor viewing angle
  
• Not great for night shots
  
• Below average battery life
  
• Poorly located I/O port on bottom of camera
  
• Plastic tripod mount
  
• Full manual on CD-ROM

I'd Pass on These

Olympus FE-4030
What I liked:

• Good photo quality at low ISOs
  
• Ultra-wide, 26 - 105 mm zoom in a small package
  
• iAuto mode features automatic scene selection
  
• Quick AF performance when lighting is good
  
• Handy preview of exposure compensation and white balance options in overlay menu
  
• Fun "Magic Filters"
  
• One-step image retouching and redeye removal in playback mode
  
• Help screens for some menu items via dedicated button

What I didn't care for:

• Detail smudging from strong noise reduction; traditional noise shows up early
  
• Strong corner blurring
  
• No AF-assist lamp; slow low light focusing
  
• No burst mode
  
• No custom white balance
  
• Digital zoom cannot be turned off
  
• Sluggish menu system
  
• Below average video quality
  
• Small buttons on back of camera
  
• Flimsy door over memory card/battery compartment
  
• Plastic tripod mount
  
• Full manual on CD-ROM

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
What I liked:

• Performs better than average at high ISOs (but isn't so hot at low sensitivities)
  
• Ultra-wide, 26 - 105 mm zoom
  
• Only camera in the group with a 3-inch LCD
  
• Intelligent Auto mode picks a scene mode for you
  
• Well-implemented face and smile detection
  
• Support for both Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC media
  
• Optional underwater case

What I didn't care for:

• Strong noise reduction smudges details
  
• Redeye a problem
  
• LCD has poor viewing angle
  
• Lack of custom white balance leads to color casts in unusual lighting
  
• Poor showing in night test
  
• Weak flash
  
• No AF-assist lamp; poor low light focusing
  
• Below average battery life; slow battery charger included
  
• Controls on back of camera are small; right thumb ends up leaving prints on LCD
  
• Can't access memory card slot while camera's on tripod
  
• Plastic tripod mount
  
• Full manual on CD-ROM; manual not user-friendly

Kodak EasyShare M550
What I liked:

• 5X, 28 - 140 mm zoom in compact metal body
  
• Smart Capture mode selects a scene mode for you
  
• Limited slow shutter speed control
  
• Good face detection/recognition
  
• Photos can be tagged for uploading/e-mailing at the push of a button
  
• In-camera panorama stitching and video editing

What I didn't care for:

• Details in photos have been flattened by noise reduction; images often have a fuzzy appearance, as well
  
• Very noisy at higher ISOs
  
• Redeye
  
• Strong vignetting/fall-off at wide-angle; plenty of corner blurriness, as well
  
• Lens on the slow side
  
• No AF-assist lamp; poor low light focusing
  
• Nearly useless burst mode
  
• Video quality isn't great
  
• No manual white balance
  
• Small buttons on back of camera; other buttons are hard to distinguish
  
• Below average battery life
  
• Flimsy door over memory card/battery compartment; can't access compartment when using tripod
  
• Plastic tripod mount
  
• No A/V output cable included
  
• Software and manual must be downloaded from Kodak's website; manual is easy-to-read, but not detailed

Canon PowerShot S90 Review

The Canon PowerShot S90 Review is currently the world's smallest and lightest pocket-sized digital camera that shoots raw. It has an almost 4X zoom (28–105mm equivalent) and has a remarkable f/2 as its widest aperture at the wide end of its range. There is, of course, optical image stabilization, a full 3" LCD screen, as well as a built-in pop-up flash. DPreview have a new review up of the Canon PowerShot S90 here. They say:

“Photographers looking for a serious, pocket-friendly, compact camera haven't had a lot to choose from, and the S90 offers the first real competition to Panasonic's LX3, the success of which almost certainly led Canon to revive the long-running and much missed 'S' series. I may not have liked it when I first used it, but I soon found myself picking it up every time I went out the door.
It is, above all else, a great walk around camera, capable of results (particularly at lower ISO settings) that most serious photographers would be more than happy with. The control system encourages photographic experimentation (unlike so many compacts, which simply make it too painful to work manually), but the automatic systems are also reliable - and intelligent - enough to give you great results if you prefer to just 'point and shoot'. The tiny body might not make for particularly good handling, but it's small enough to carry anywhere and the image quality it produces rarely disappoints.”

Canon S90 Features

• Lens Control Ring
• 10 million pixels sensor
• RAW shooting
• Fast f/2.0-4.9 maximum aperture range
• Lens covering the classic 28-105mm range
• Dual Anti-Noise System (high sensitivity sensor and Digic 4 noise reduction)
• 3.0 inch PureColor II LCD
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Smarter Scene Detection
• Low Light mode
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• HD output

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is a 14.1-megapixel compact camera features 14x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, HD shooting capability at 720p with stereo sound plus HDMI output, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, Fisheye Effect, Servo AF/AE continues to focus and track subject, Face Detection Self-timer, and a 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD.

PhotoReview has a new review posted of the Canon PowerShot SX210 here. They say-

Buy this camera if:
- You're looking for a well-built, long-zoom digicam for travel.
- You'd enjoy plenty of user-adjustable controls and image stabilization.
- You want to shoot widescreen high-definition video clips with stereos soundtracks and are happy with 720p resolution.
- You're happy to use the monitor for shot composition.

Don't buy this camera if:
- You want to shoot raw files (the SX210 IS is restricted to JPEG capture).
- You require fast response times.

Mamatus Photographs

Mamatus
Originally uploaded by Rick Blythe.

While I barbecued some chicken this evening some amazing clouds were forming overhead. Of course I had one of my cameras at hand. My trusty Canon G10.  These are color photos!

Mamatus-2
Originally uploaded by Rick Blythe.

Canon 24-105mm IS

One of the most-requested lenses, the Canon 24-105mm f/4 L is one lens that easily justifies its price. Optically, this lens produces sharp and contrasty images, and the IS performs extremely well. I feel that it does exceptionally well at capturing people and weddings, as well as concerts. The bokeh produced by it's 8-blade diaphragm is extremely pleasing.

Features

• 24-105mm standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
• 1 Super UD glass element and 3 aspherical lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion
• Ring-type USM system delivers silent but quick autofocus (AF); full-time manual focus
• Image Stabilizer technology steadies camera shake at up to 3 stops; weighs 23.6 ounces
• Dust- and moisture-resistant; measures 3.3 inches in diameter and 4.2 inches long; 1-year warranty

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Canon
• Model: 0344B006
• Lens Type: Zoom lens
• Mounting Type: Canon EF
• Minimum focal length: 24 millimeters
• Maximum focal length: 105 millimeters
• Minimum Focal Range: 17.7 inches
• Maximum Aperture Range: F/4.0
• Camera Magnify Power: 0.23
• Lens System Special Functions: Zoom
• Focus Type: auto-focus, manual-focus
• Real Angle Of View: 84
• Weight: 23.6 Ounces
• Item Display Diameter: 3.3 inches
• Length: 4 inches

The new Canon G11 Digital Camera

PRESS SUMMARY

Canon today announces the launch of the PowerShot G11 digital compact camera, successor to the multi-award winning PowerShot G10, with a host of stunning new features.
Key innovations on the PowerShot G11 include a high-resolution vari-angle LCD screen and greatly improved noise reduction. Canon's new Dual Anti-Noise System combines a high sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel image sensor with Canon's enhanced DIGIC 4 image processing technology to greatly reduce noise and increase quality equal to 2-stops. The Dual Anti-Noise System allows photographers to capture full resolution images - using up to ISO 3200 - in difficult low-light conditions. This makes it easier than ever to take stunning low-light portraits or retain the ambient light detail with late-night landscapes. Motion blur can also be substantially reduced.
Flexible shooting options with vari-angle LCD
The PowerShot G11 introduces enhanced flexibility with a new 2.8-inch vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD – a feature introduced as a direct result of customer feedback. The adaptable screen makes the PowerShot G11 ideal for shooting in all situations, such as reportage photography where using the optical viewfinder may not be practical. Perfect for creative and macro photography, the vari-angle lens has a wide viewing angle and 461k dot resolution with natural colour accuracy, giving photographers a detailed view of their subjects - both pre and post-shoot.
The premium quality Canon lens delivers picture-perfect performance, offering a 5x wide angle (28mm) zoom with optical Image Stabilizer (IS). This allows handheld shots to be taken at much slower shutter speeds (4-stops) than conventional non-IS models - allowing perfect shooting in darker conditions or at a lower ISO.
DIGIC 4 - enhanced, improved, expanded
Professional photographers and budding amateurs alike will benefit from improvements to Canon's DIGIC 4 image processing technology within the PowerShot G11.
These improvements include enhancements to Intelligent Contrast Correction technology - i-Contrast - which optimises the dynamic range of images, to help prevent highlight blowout, while retaining low-light detail. i-Contrast is ideal for use in difficult lighting situations where there is a wide disparity between dark and bright areas of a scene, as can be the case with outdoor portraits. A new Low Light mode can be used to achieve low noise levels at reduced resolution in a higher ISO range - ideal for indoor and low-light photography, users can capture 2.5 Megapixel images at up to ISO 12800 and 2.4 frames per second.
The PowerShot G11 also includes a built-in 3-stop Neutral Density (ND) filter and white balance fine control which enables photographers to more accurately account for variations in natural and artificial light, such as differences in colour tone across various kinds of tungsten light bulbs. The ability to make such fine adjustments in-camera can cut processing time post-shoot – while enabling photographers to be more creative in the field.
Smart Auto Mode – now even smarter
DIGIC 4 now includes an enhanced version of Canon's Smart Auto Mode with Scene Detection Technology. The PowerShot G11 will automatically analyse and compare the scene to 22 types of scene, applying the best settings for optimum output – a great asset to those who love to point-and-shoot without worrying about the technical details. Smart Auto now also detects the movement of people in a scene, activating Servo AF/AE to ensure that focus and exposure are locked onto that subject. Photographers can also take advantage of Quick Shot – a shooting method that cuts shutter lag by using the optical viewfinder for focus and framing.
Great features for professional results
Whether amateur or professional, the PowerShot G11 offers an exceptional range of features and accessories for expanding a photographer's shooting opportunities. The digital compact includes the ability to shoot in RAW format and is compatible with Canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software, ensuring that photo shoots can be easily integrated into a photographer's workflow.
The PowerShot G11 can also be used with a wide range of Canon accessories, including the Speedlite 270EX, 430EX II and 580EX II; Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX and Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX flashes for enhanced shooting options; the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Bracket and Remote Switch RS-60E3. Underwater photographers can even team the PowerShot G11 with the specially designed Waterproof Case WP-DC34 - an underwater housing allowing full control of the camera at depths of up to 40m. The PowerShot G11 includes an HDMI port so users can share their images with friends and family using a compatible TV or display with an optional HDMI cable.
Owners of the PowerShot G11 are entitled to free membership of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, an online photo sharing service. Users can take advantage of great new features like the increase in storage capacity to 2GB in October, allowing the upload and sharing of hundreds of high-quality images. Friends and family can also enjoy viewing your online photo albums from their mobile phones with the new mobile phone browsing feature. In addition, owners of Canon PIXMA inkjet printers can now create, share and print images from their photo album using the new PIXMA Album Printing feature. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is the ideal site for Canon users to share high-quality and memorable photos and video with family and friends.

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