Fuji X100 - Classic Cool

Here is a camera featuring the timeless form of a classic rangefinder of years gone by, with modern digital sensor. Cool. This looks amazing, and so I do hope Fuji produces something that performs as good as it looks!

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The Rise of Digital imaging and the Fall of the Old Camera industry

It's been a fascinating few years in digital imaging. I remember thinking as digital cameras were new that my Fuji Velvia 35mm slides would be better than digital for some time to come, and that my Hasselblad 6x6 transparencies would always be even better. Plus, I reasoned, if it does get better, I could always get a digital back for my Hasselblad (not so easily accomplished it turned out.)

And so it was a revolution. This is a great article explaining a bit about how that all came about. It's worth your time... Visit site »

Video on the 5D Mark II

Video on still cameras, stills on video cameras - it's a convergence of two historically separate disciplines; I, for one, am truly excited at the possibilities!

The 5D Mark II promises 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. On a full frame 35mm still camera. Now that's amazing. I look forward to testing it out in the months ahead.

Here's Michael Reichmann of the Luminous Landscape and his first take on this camera... Visit site »

The Canon 5D Mark II Announced

As most of you know I love using the original Canon 5D - it was as close to a perfect portrait camera as ever there was. Now, with the announcement of the 5D Mark II, I'm excited as this camera exceeds my expectations, considerably at that.

"The anticipation surrounding the launch of this camera model has exceeded our greatest expectations, and we believe our loyal customers will be awed by the level of innovation and features built into the new EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR. Once they have the chance to experience the camera, we believe they will agree that it was worth the wait," - Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.

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