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Top Selling dSLR Lenses for Christmas 2011
Friday December 23rd, 2011 8:12 am
In our continuing look at the best selling photography equipment for Christmas 2011 today we're taking a look at the bestselling dSLR lenses.
- Canon EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM Lens
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens
- Nikon 55-200MM F/4-5.6 AF-S VR DX Black Lens
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III Lens
- Opteka .35x HD² Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS 1D, 5D, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 500D, 550D & 1000D Digital SLR Cameras
- Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens
- Panasonic H-fs045200e Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S Lens
- Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f1.8G
- Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens
- Nikon 50mm F1.8D AF Nikkor Lens
As would be expected given the domination by Canon of the best selling dSLR camera list the dSLR lens list is also somewhat dominated by Canon with them taking the top two spots and three out of the top five bestselling dSLR lenses.
Looking at the top selling dSLR lens list for Christmas 2011 we can see that the list is just in favour of versatile lenses capable of a wide range of focal points with fixed focal length lenses coming a very close second in the most popular dSLR lenses.
In the final part of our best sellers for Christmas 2011 tomorrow we're taking a look at the best selling photography accessories for Christmas 2011.
Posted in Photography NewsTags: Canon DSLR Lenses , Nikon DSLR Lenses
Top Selling Compact Camera's for Christmas 2011
Thursday December 22nd, 2011 10:12 am
As part of our continuing theme of the best selling photographic items for Christmas 2011 we thought you may appreciate a list of the current best selling digital compact cameras. In this list we have digital compact cameras ranging from £50 to over £200.
- Panasonic Lumix TZ20 Digital Camera Black
- Panasonic Lumix FS16 Digital Camera Black
- Nikon Coolpix S3100 Digital Camera Black
- Fujifilm FinePix S4000 Digital Camera Black
- Canon IXUS 115 HS Digital Camera Silver
- Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR Digital Camera Black
- Canon PowerShot SX220 HS Digital Camera Grey
- Canon IXUS 220 HS Black
- GoPro HD Motorsports HERO
- Fujifilm FinePix L55 Digital Camera Black
What we can see from the above list is the Panasonic Lumix TZ20 Digital Camera is the top selling digital camera for Christmas 2011. In fact different versions of the Panasonic Lumix line take the first two positions.
What's interesting from this list is Canon doesn't dominate it like it does with the top selling dSLR cameras listed yesterday. Another interesting point is that black is by far and away the favourite colour when it comes to a digital camera which is interesting as most high street stores sell digital compact cameras in a wide range of colours.
The price of a digital compact doesn't seem to be a major factor as the top ten list ranges in price from well over £200 to under £50. Also the megapixels resolution most people seem to be expecting in a digital camera today is 14MP with only the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR Digital Camera Black going as high as 16MP.
Tomorrow we'll have a look at the bestselling dSLR lenses for Christmas 2011.
Posted in Photography NewsTags: 14MP Cameras , Canon Digital Cameras , Fujifilm Digital Cameras , Panasonic Digital Cameras , 16MP Cameras , Panasonic Lumix Digital Cameras
Top Selling Digital SLR's for Christmas 2011
Wednesday December 21st, 2011 5:12 pm
As it's Christmas we thought you may appreciate a list of the top selling dSLR camera's available to buy for Christmas 2011. The list is dominated by the lower cost Canon EOS range such as the Canon 600D and 550D and most top sellers include the lens kit indicating they're being bought by first time buyers.
Below you'll find a list of the top selling digital SLR cameras available this Christmas 2011.
- Canon EOS 550D inc 18-55mm lens
- Canon EOS 600D inc 18-55mm lens
- Canon EOS 60D Camera (body only)
- Canon EOS 600D Body only
- Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera inc 18-55m lens
- Canon EOS 600D inc 18-135mm lens kit
- Canon EOS 550D Body only
- Nikon D3100 18-55mm lens kit
- Canon EOS 1100D inc 18-55mm lens kit
- Pentax K-x Digital SLR Camera inc 18-55mm lens kit
The interesting question has to be why is Canon managing to dominate the listings so much? Is it that the Canon dSLR cameras are simply a better camera than the Nikon and other brands or is it more to do with marketing and price?
Also of interest is noting that it's the Canon 550D and not the 600D which is the current top seller, so even though the 600D has a higher spec it's not managing to outsell its newer sibling.
Tomorrow we'll look at the top selling digital compact cameras for Christmas 2011.
Posted in Photography NewsTags: Canon EOS Digital Cameras , Top Selling dSLR Cameras
Review of the Canon EOS 600D
Tuesday December 6th, 2011 3:12 pm
The Canon EOS 600D was released by Canon in the spring of 2011 and boasts an impressive array of features making it an ideal choice for those looking for an entry level camera to digital SLR photography.
The standout features are an impressive 18 megapixel image sensor, full HD movie mode, wide 9 point auto-focus, and fold out lcd screen to make taking photographs even easier.
The Canon 600D is without a doubt a good entry level camera for those looking to enter the digital SLR market. The current price point puts it just above the £600 mark with the bundled lens, so for those looking for a point and shoot casual camera the Canon 600D is probably a little on the expensive side and there are cheaper alternatives available.
For those who are interested in the 600D or are maybe looking for a way into the more serious side of photography then this camera is a great starting point. One of the advantages of a dSLR camera is the greater range of options when shooting photographs and the Canon 600 doesn't disappoint.The menu system makes getting started very easy and after a few minutes most users should be able to figure their way around changing a few of the basic options.
Whilst the 600D makes it easy to get started with the bundled lens and auto mode the true reason for buying a dSLR camera in our minds is the greater number of options you have available. The 600D is available to purchase in two packages, body only which works out around £100 less expensive, and bundled lens. You may wish to purchase the body only option if you already own other compatible lenses or you know a little bit about the various Canon EOS Lenses however if this is your first Canon dSLR camera then we'd recommend sticking with the default lens to get you started which is more than adequate.
Image Quality of the Canon 600D
In our tests we were very impressed with the overall image quality of the Canon 600D. The camera boasts an impressive ISO range which ensures it performs well in darker environments. Images are captured at an impressive 18MP (mega-pixels) so can be very easily printed without loss of quality on photographs.
Other Things You May Need with the Canon 600D
Of course when you buy a digital SLR camera you're only really taking the first steps on what could be a very expensive but also rewarding road. The Canon 600D uses compact flash SD cards which aren't supplied with the camera so you'll need at least one of these. Also given the size of the captured images you'll want to be aiming at least 8GB or higher. Secondly, you'll want to protect your camera when out and about so you'll need some type of camera bag or carry case for it.
Posted in reviewsTags: Canon , Canon 600D , Canon EOS 600D , Digital SLR Cameras , 18MP Cameras
Canon EOS 450D Review
Tuesday December 6th, 2011 1:12 pm
The Canon EOS 450D is an entry level dSLR offering an impressive range of features at a competitive price.
Key features include:
- 12 megapixel resolution
- Live View
- Canon sensor cleaning technology
- 3.5 fps continous shooting
- DIGIC III image processor
The Canon EOS 450D was released in June 2008.
On first inspection the camera feels sturdy and is small enough to fit comfortably in most adult hands. It has the same black colour as other dSLR's and has a hand grip on the right side (I wonder why no one makes dSLR's for left handed people?)
The body is made from a toughened plastic and feels more robust than earlier models in the line such as the Canon EOS 350D.
The rear of the camera is dominated by the large full colour LCD screen used for the display of both processed images and information on the settings. This is a departure from the 350D for example which used a separate LCD for settings information and takes a little getting used to.
To make room for the larger screen the buttons have been moved around a bit from the 400D but are still easily accessible.
The EOS 450D is not too large and so fits comfortably in an adult hand. The camera is also light enough that it can easily be carried, something that's important when out and about away from the car.
Likewise when fitted with a telephoto lens the lower weight means that it's easier to hold the camera steady when zooming in on far away subjects.
A downside of the lower weight is that the camera can become front heavy when fitted with large lenses making camera shake more likely. The in built image stablization helps here but you'll probably find a tripod or other support useful in such situations.
With a 12 megapixel resolution the 450D is at the current top end of its target market. The new 3" LCD screen is bright and clear and controls allow you to zoom quickly in and out to check the image.
The CMOS image sensor processes your photographs quickly and the APS-C sensor has a crop factor of 1.6 which is comparable to other cameras in this class.
The Canon EOS 450D comes with a full range of standard modes designed to help the novice photographer take great images from the start. These modes are easily selected using the dial on the top of the camera and the EOS 450D takes care of the rest.
Should you wish to begin experimenting then a range of creative modes are also available. The standard creative modes which assign priority to the Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO are here along with the full creative mode allowing you to play with a number of settings at the same time.
Tags: Canon 450D , Digital SLR Cameras , 12MP Cameras