The rumors had been circulating for awhile of Canon’s newest release, the Canon Rebel XS (or 1000D, as it is known everywhere but in the United States). Nikon had been scooping up the pre-entry-level SLR market for awhile with their hugely popular D40 and D40x and now the D60 whereas Canon’s entry-level consumer camera, the [...]
Canon EOS 1D Mark II versus Canon EOS Rebel 400D/XTi
It’s like David vs. Goliath. Except this time, Goliath is really better.
My Dream Comes True At 8.5 frames per second
I was able to realize one of my long held photography dreams on Saturday. It has been something I have long had my eyes on but no justification to purchase, but that’s now things have changed. As you can probably surmise from the picture, what I’m talking about is a camera. But it’s not just [...]
Canon EOS 5D Digital SLR
Introduction The Canon EOS 5D is pretty much about as professional of an digital SLR as you can get. It is one of the few full-frame sensor digital SLRs on the market. It feels very well built and handles like a charm. Plus a CMOS sensor of 12.8 megapixels definitely make for a lot of [...]
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Specification Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM on Canon EOS Rebel XTi/400D. [TABLE=8] Introduction This is the lens that my dad purchased to use with his Canon EOS 5D. This lens definitely wouldn’t be my first choice if I had a 5D, it’s kind of like buying a Ferrari but filling up with 87 unleaded, [...]
Canon EOS Rebel XTi/400D Digital SLR
Introduction It took a bit of agonizing trying to decide what would be the replacement SLR to my Nikon D100. I knew for sure that I was making the switch to Canon. Ironically my friend saw it coming before I even realized it. It had just come time to upgrade. So at first I was [...]
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Lens Review Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM on Canon EOS Rebel 400D/XTi. [table=7] Introduction There are many reasons as to why you would find this lens in virtually everyone’s bag, it’s probably Canon’s best lens for its focal range, build quality, and sharpness. This lens easily becomes anyones favorite after one or two uses. It’s [...]
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Specifications Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM on Canon EOS Rebel 400D/XTi. [table=6] Introduction From the first time I heard about the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens, I had a feeling it would be a lens I would really like. I was wrong. I am absolutely in love with this lens. It is amazing! From [...]
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Lens Review Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM on Canon EOS Rebel 400D/XTi. Introduction The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is perhaps one of Canon’s most favored lenses by professionals and serious amateurs alike. Great range, internal focusing, weather sealing, great build quality, heavy duty, and a maximum aperture of 2.8 makes it a great lens [...]
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Lens Review Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM on Canon EOS Rebel 400D/XTi SLR Introduction We all hear about how sharp and how fast prime lenses focus. I had bought a Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D on this very premise, and had absolutely loved the picture clarity and quality. So I figured that with the Canon EOS [...]
