Canon has published a statement in response to concerns raised about the EOS 5D Mk II. The announcement addresses the widely discussed ‘Black Dot’ and ‘Vertical Banding’ issues being reported by owners and potential owners who have been scrutinizing the camera’s output. The company says it is investigating both issues and will work on ‘measures to reduce or eliminate these phenomena.’
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Software maker Breeze Systems has launched remote capture software for the Nikon D90 and Nikon D300 DSLRs. Both enable users to control focus from a PC, shoot time-lapse sequences and display live images. They incorporate the company’s Photobooth shoot and print feature designed for event photographers. The packages are the first time Breeze Systems has supported remote capture for Nikon cameras, having covered Canon DSLRs since 2001, and trail versions are now available.
Just posted! Our latest lens review featuring the Sony 50mm F1.4. Rounding off lens reviews for the year (and completing for the moment our mini-series of 50mm F1.4 lenses), we find out how this fast prime matches up to the exacting demands of Sony’s 24 Mp A900 full-frame DSLR, as well as how it performs on the more popular APS-C sensor format.
Pentax has announced a limited edition of the K2000 (K-m in Europe) in white, bundled as a double zoom kit with the camera body and two kit lenses. Both Pentax DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL and Pentax DA L 50-200mm F4-5.6 AL lenses and the K2000 body sport a white finish with a black trim. The kit will be made available on a limited basis in February 2009 at a price to be announced. In addition, Pentax has also released an online game for K2000 users to learn more about the camera and have a little fun.
