Canon Unveils EOS 1D Mark IV with 1080p-ready


Canon has launched the EOS 1D Mark IV which jumps from a 10-megapixel APS-H (near full-frame) sensor to a 16-megapixel, 1.3X crop unit and upgrades to twin DIGIC IV processors. The boost gives it 1080p video at 30 frames per second, or 720p at 60 frames per second, while still shooting full-quality still images at up to 10 frames per second.
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Nikon Announces DX-format 85mm macro lens


Nikon has announced a new DX-format lens. This is an F3.5, 85 mm AF-S DX VR Micro Nikkor lens, which is equivalent to 127.5 mm when attached to a DX-format camera. This lens features life-size (1:1) reproduction, with a minimum focus distance of 29 cm.
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Nikon announces D3S high-speed pro DSLR with HD movie capability


Nikon today announced the introduction of its newest FX-format digital SLR flagship for fast response and high light sensitivity: the Nikon D3S. Standing on the shoulders of the world-renowned D3, the D3S takes the potential of Nikon’s proprietary FX format to incredible new levels designed to meet or exceed a professional’s high standards. The Nikon D3S delivers ISO 200 to ISO 12800 as standard, with the excellent noise control and wide dynamic range that the D3 is famous for

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