Pentax K100D Super
Pentax have announced an the K100D Super, an update to the Pentax K100D digital SLR. This update adds CCD-shift Shake Reduction (which we already saw on the K10D), increased ISO 3200 sensitivity, something called Auto picture mode, SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lens support and a dust removal system* which operates in the same manner as […]
Sigma UK Broken Into. Again.
The Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd warehouses in Welwyn Garden City (Hertfordshire, UK) were broken into on the night of Friday 15th June. This is the second time the warehouse has been broken into in just six months. Last February thieves got away with 45 lenses, wheras this time it took them several hours to remove […]
Sad day for Jessops
Jessops, one of the UK’s most prominent photographic retailers, as today announced the closure of 81 stores, with the loss of 550 jobs.
My initial reaction is one of sadness. Although Jessops seem to employ a lot of people less than qualified to sell camera equipment, it’s always been a handy shop to pop […]
EOS 5D Out of Stock! Replacement around the corner?
After yesterday’s post about the EOS 5D Mark II, it’s interesting to find that nearly every camera shop near me is out of stock of the original EOS 5D. The only places I’ve found it in are two branches of Jessops, and they are horrendously over priced — about £200 more than I hope to […]
Canon EOS 5D Mk II - some speculation
So here’s there deal: I’m thinking about getting an EOS 5D, but am worried the moment I get it, it’s going to be replaced by a ‘Mark 2′ version - the EOD 5D Mk II.
In the past there has been a lot of speculation about an EOS 3D being released. I’m not so convinced about […]