We’ve seen Nikon’s successor to the D700 slip out a few times this past winter, but this latest leak and its bevy of press images might just be the real deal. According to Brazilian site ZTOP, the company’s set to officially debut its 36.3-megapixel D800 tomorrow. So, what’s on the spec list? Well, it looks like those rumors were true, as this high-end DSLR apparently boasts that aforementioned CMOS sensor capable of 7360 x 4912 resolution and the ability to toggle ISO from 100 – 6,400. As you’d imagine, this high-end, digital light box also comes equipped with the ability for full 1080p30 HD video capture, recording content in either H.264 or MPEG-4 formats. Naturally, there’s also a 3.2-inch LCD viewfinder onboard so you can sift through your sizeable gallery of stills. While we still caution you to take this news with a nigh invisible grain of salt, it’s likely all will be revealed in one day’s time. Check out the source below for additional shots.

Nikon D800 slips out for an early bird preview, to be officially unveiled tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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See that row of cameras up there? A stately bunch, no doubt. It’s a shot from Nikon’s German website, and while the newly-announced D4 is shown, there’s a curious beast four units in from the left that we haven’t seen before. As The Verge and Nikon Rumors have astutely pointed out, that’s not a render of any current Nikon body, leaving the inquisitive among us wondering if it’s just an awkward image or an heretofore unannounced device. Naturally, all signs are pointing to the rumored D800, and given that the D700 could hardly be any longer in the tooth, it’s certainly possible that someone slipped up when polishing up ze website for the day after the D4′s launch. So, what say you? An improperly resized D700? Or the next-gen camera of your dreams?

New Nikon DSLR seemingly emerges on German site, D800 hiding in plain sight? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Professional photographers know the drill: every few years, Canon or Nikon announces a game-changing DSLR, often prompting top photogs to unload their complete kits and switch to another system in a never-ending attempt to shoot with the best. This time, Canon is first out of the gate, with its flagship EOS-1D X — the latest in a series that dates back to 2001 with the EOS-1D. As you’ve probably noticed, the company’s new top model looks virtually identical to its decade-old ancestor, but is otherwise a far cry from that four megapixel CCD sensor-sporting dinosaur. We’ve been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to check out Canon’s new ,800 18.1 megapixel full-frame model since first getting word of the beastly camera last week, and just had a chance to go hands-on during the company’s Pro Solutions event in London. Jump past the break for our impressions and a video walkthrough.

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Canon EOS-1D X first hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Offering to play matchmaker between your high-end camera and smartphone, XEquals has extended support for its BlueSLR remote control beyond iOS. Yes, Blackberry and Android users can now download their respective app and pair this Bluetooth dongle to their (still Nikon-only) DSLR. The compatible dongle and free app will land later this month, but before you lay down the requisite 9, it’s worth checking that both your camera and phone models are supported. As it stands, compatible Android phones are limited to some HTC or Samsung models. While Android support is likely to expand in the future, there’s no word on a Pre 3 version.

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Nikon Coolpix P500 reviewed, zooms to infinity but not beyond originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This first DSLR Camera decision is perhaps the most important because it limits your future choices to the brand. From here on you should invest in lenses that will be compatible with your DLSR Camera choice.

If this is your subsequent DSLR Camera investment, your brand decision was probably made before and you most likely own a few lenses. Your choices will be limited to a model within the brand choice.

Near everyone spends a lot of time carefully studying the Camera Body features and tend to focus too much on the obvious features such as the camera’s megapixel size. There are a lot of other, wider considerations to focuson. Most of such considerations go beyond the Camera body.

The ultimate aim surely is to take good photographs and to do this you need to look beyond the camera body. One needs to evaluate your investment in Lenses, investment in your own skills and when it comes to digital photography, photo editing is an essential part of the process. These extraneous issues are more important that the money you invest in the camera body.

The first is the lenses you will be using:

• Today’s DSLR cameras are all state of the art and all will give you most of of the capability to take world class photographs.
• Camera body technology advances very rapidly and more powerful models with more features become available every year.
• These days it is easy to upgrade your camera body. If you take care of your DSLR and keep the packaging you can sell the camera on EBay for very close to the price you paid for it.
• Over time you will probably spend significanly more money on lenses than the nearly fully compatible across the Canon Range. Nikon lens compatibility varies. Different Nikkor lenses are only compatible with some of the Nikon Cameras. Pentax, Sony, Minolta and others that have embraced the 4 thirds architecture and have lens compatibility across brands, but they also need careful studying.
• Lenses stay around a lot longer and will be in your bag for much longer than the camera body.
• Light weight vs. ruggedness of Camera and lens.

As a general rule of thumb, spend more time and more money on your lens choices. The lenses determine the brand you are going to live with. If necessary go for a lesser featured camera .The lenses will outlast the camera every time and you are likely to upgrade.

The second issue, beyond the camera body has to do with photography skills.

Taking good photographs takes more than the kit, even lenses. Too few people spend time and money on learning to operate their sophisticated equipment. Unfortunately you cannot buy skills like you can equipment. You can buy training, but if you do not invest in the training time it is money wasted. Fortunately experimenting on the guidance of a good course is time and money well spent once you commit yourself and it is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

Another area where people typically under-invest is in Photo Editing technology.
This is where you can become very creative and turn ordinary shots into art. Spending money on software is less exciting than shiny Camera kit, but it does make an enormous difference to the end product… Making good photos Great!

In summary, when considering a DSLR Camera purchase, consider looking. Good photography in my view is 20% camera body, 20% lens choices, 20% photography skills. 20% post processing and 20% luck. The Camera body is only a small element in the mix

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