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Friday Funny: What the Duck 75 – "Shot in The Dark"

The dSLR Dad — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:15:00 +0000

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Friday Funny: What the Duck 798

The dSLR Dad — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:25:00 +0000

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dPreview Review’s the Pentax K-7 dSLR Camera

The dSLR Dad — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:46:41 +0000

Digital Photography Review has published their gargantuan 33-page review of the 15-megapixel Pentax K-7 dSLR Camera:

Our in-depth review of the Pentax K-7. When it arrived in May we were impressed by the way the K-7 managed to squeeze all the features of its predecessor and a handful of new tricks into such a compact package. It still has a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor but gains a new metering system, revised autofocus, a faster shutter mechanism, a high resolution LCD, faster continuous shooting and the ability to shoot HD movies. And, as that svelte little magnesium alloy body has been passed around the office, it’s continued to leave a good impression. So, how did it fare in our studio tests?

As usual, they have released another gargantuan 33-page review. You can read the entire Pentax K-7 review at dPreview. You can find more dSLR Dad article on the Pentax K-7 here.

A note for Pentaxian dSLR Dads: There is now a $100 instant rebate available on the Pentax K-7 from retailers like Amazon and B&H Photo.

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Friday Funny: What the Duck 787

The dSLR Dad — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:03:00 +0000

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Photography Blog Reviews the Nikon D5000 dSLR Camera

The dSLR Dad — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Photography Blog has published their camera test review of the 720p HD-shooting Nikon D5000:

The Nikon D5000 is a successful crossbreed of the D90 and the D60. The new DSLR combines the imaging assembly, AF module, Live View and HD video recording capabilities of the former with the beginner-friendly infopanel-based operation of the latter, in a form factor that lies somewhere in the middle between the two.

It also adds its own to the mix, in the form of an articulated rear LCD, though this is sadly compromised by the lack of proper anti-glare coating, which causes the otherwise versatile screen to be very hard to see in strong daylight. Also specific to the Nikon D5000 is the extremely well-dampened, therefore surprisingly quiet mirror that, along with the relatively small size and unobtrusive appearance of the camera, makes it ideal for applications like candid street photography.

Those who require dual control wheels, more dedicated buttons, a large viewfinder and greater compatibility with older AF lenses will still be better served by a D90 and are therefore advised to save up for the higher specified model. For everybody else, the Nikon D5000 provides…

You can read the entire review at Photography Blog. You can find more dSLR Dad articles on the Nikon D5000 here.

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Popular Photography Reviews the the Nikon D5000

The dSLR Dad — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Popular Photography Magazine has published their review of the Nikon D5000 dSLR Camera:

What’s Hot:
Flip-down, swiveling LCD.
Speedy autofocus. 4-frame-per-second bursts.

What’s Not:
Noisy at ISO 3200 and 6400.
Only one command wheel.
No wireless flash control via pop-up unit.

Who’s This For?

Family photographers who want more power than a basic, entry-level DSLR, but don’t want to step up to a near-pro camera.

You can read the entire review at Pop Photo. You can find more dSLR Dad articles on the Nikon D5000 here.

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Imaging Resource Reviews the Nikon D5000 dSLR

The dSLR Dad — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Imaging Resource has published their camera test review of the 720p HD-shooting Nikon D5000 dSLR:

Though it stands out as an oddity in naming terms when compared to the other Nikon digital SLRs in the line, the Nikon D5000 is best described as a lower-cost D90 in a D60 body, with a smaller set of available autofocus lenses. There are a few usability issues related to the articulating LCD and autofocus in Live view mode, and the D-Movie mode won’t serve to replace the basic consumer camcorder, but as I’ve said of the Canon T1i, these things don’t make or break the Nikon D5000. What clearly makes the Nikon D5000 great is its excellent overall performance as a still camera, and its excellent image quality…

You can read the entire review at Imaging Resource. You can find more dSLR Dad articles on the Nikon D5000 here.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G DX Lens Review at Popular Photography

The dSLR Dad — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Popular Photography Magazine has published their review of the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens:

The first DX Nikkor with the classic advantages of a high-speed “normal” lens…

…Fast for shooting in low light and able to produce attractively defocused backgrounds, this utility player is compact and light for travel, inconspicuous for street shooting, and about as affordable and useful a lens as you’re likely to find.

You can read the entire review at Pop Photo. You can find more dSLR Dad articles on the Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G Lens here.

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Photography Blog Reviews the Nikon D3000 dSLR Camera

The dSLR Dad — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Photography Blog has published their camera test review of the Nikon D3000 dSLR:

As with the Nikon range topping D3x, with the D3000 at the very opposite end of the scale, its manufacturer is again providing the photographer (fledgling in this case) with their own virtual ‘wingman’, delivering essential aid whilst leaving them to get on with the business of taking photos.

Shame there’s no movie facility (HD or otherwise), HDMI output, tilting LCD or Live View mode, all features becoming increasingly ubiquitous and thus now expected on a new DSLR, particularly as the first two are now featuring on £249-£300 point and shoot compacts – on which the rear screen can be used for shot composition anyway. By including Live View however Nikon might have had a world-beater on its hands, though we can appreciate the need to differentiate further the D3000 from models higher up the range.

You can read the entire review at Photography Blog. You can find more dSLR Dad articles on the Nikon D3000 here.

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Photography Blog Reviews the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Camera

The dSLR Dad — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Photography Blog has published their own review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Camera:

The Sony A380 is a new 14 megapixel DSLR camera featuring a restyled design and user interface to make it easier to use. Replacing the A350 model, the A380 retains all of its predecessor’s key features, with a 2.7 inch tilting LCD screen, Live View, anti-dust system, ISO range of 100-3200, anti-shake system that’s built into the body, eye-start auto-focus system and Dynamic Range Optimiser. Sitting in the middle of the Sony Alpha range above the entry-level A230 and A330 and below the prosumer A700, the Sony A380 has a street price of around £700 / $850 with the 18-55mm kit lens. Does the A380 offer enough to rival the Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i, Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-620? Mark Goldstein found out…

You can read the entire review at Photography Blog. You can find more dSLR Dad articles on the Sony Alpha A380 here.

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