DSLR cameras (585 articles)

Canon DSLR cameras get Apps thanks to hacked Nintendo DS

A group of photographers have taken their need to control their Digital SLR a little too far it seems; creating a controller out of an old Nintendo DS, some coding and a soldering iron.

The Open Camera Control project has been created for "Hardcore" photographers...

PHOTOS: Sony Alpha 450 hands-on

Sony has been shy about showing off its entry-level DSLR, the Alpha 450, that's only hitting the UK rather than the rest of the world. But that didn't stop us getting a peek at the new model at the Focus on Imaging show in Birmingham when it did make an appearance.

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Micro Four Thirds cameras take bite out of DSLR market

Cameras like the Panasonic GF1 and Olympus E-P1 are starting to make a dent in Digital SLR sales according to new figures from market research company GfK.

GfK Retail and Technology is claiming around 10% of cameras with an interchangeable lens sold in the UK...

Sigma reveals SD15 DSLR camera

Sigma has rolled out an upgrade to its SD14 digital SLR camera. The SD15 has been announced at the Photo Marketing Association tradeshow in Las Vegas, and adds SD card compatibility, as well as promising a particularly durable shutter mechanism.

Inside, there's...

Panasonic talks camera strategy

At Panasonic's annual conference in Munich, the company chatted a bit about its 2010 strategy for its Lumix and G-system brands - planning expansion for both.

In its "Corporate message" presentation, the company said that its aims for its Lumix brand is to expand...

Pentax K-x launches in eight colours

The Pentax K-x, already available in black, pearl white, red and navy blue, is due to be released in eight new colours.

From next month shutterbugs will be able to choose from beige, chocolate, metal fuchsia, pink, metal turquoise, metal dark grey, olive green...

Tech deals: Cashback offer on Nikon D90 and D5000 cameras

We have just got word of a spring promotion from Nikon UK which enables you to claim cashback on a couple of its DSLR cameras.

Between the 12 February and 30 April 2010 those of you interested in splashing out on either a Nikon D5000 or D90 DSLRs will be entitled...

VIDEO: New Canon EOS 550D walkthrough

Following the official announcement of the new EOS 550D digital SLR, Canon has released what it calls a "walkthrough" video of the new snapper.

It's more an advert if we're honest, but if you are excited about the new HD DSLR then it's certainly worth a watch...

Canon EOS 550D DSLR unveiled

Canon has announced the EOS 550D, the successor to its EOS 500D prosumer DSLR. It's received significant upgrades to several features but most notably, the sensor, movie shooting and metering have all seen a bump in specs.

Starting with the sensor, the 15.1-megapixel...

New Canon camera to be launched on 8 February?

Canon could possibly launch a new camera or camcorder on Monday, Pocket-lint has learnt.

The camera company is holding an event at the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) awards in London on the 8 February titled "Canon at the movies".

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PHOTOS: Olympus Pen E-PL1 digital camera hands on

Olympus launched its "budget" Micro Four Thirds camera on Wednesday and Pocket-lint was on hand (in a coffee shop) to bring you the low down on the third instalment in Olympus' "hybrid" Pen range.

The new model, which swaps metal for plastic, will cost £549 in...

Olympus PEN E-PL1 revealed early

Olympus' new micro four thirds PEN has been outed in the States ahead of its official launch that was complete with obligatory teaser campaign.

As we predicted, the new model enters the PEN range at the consumer end with a $600 price tag and some user-friendly...

PHOTOS: Pentax I-10 digital camera hands on

Pentax's latest camera offering, the Pentax Optio I-10, is a rather retro-looking compact camera that pays homage to the classic DSLR shape, but without any DSLR features.

Just 2 days after its official announcement we've already got back in time to grab one so...

Pentax Optio I-10 looks like a DSLR, forgets DSLR specs

Pentax has confirmed the launch of a retro designed SLR shaped digital compact camera called the Optio I-10.

The device, which takes its cue from Olympus' Pen E-P1, will offer a white retro case, offer a 12-megapixel sensor and sport a 5x optical zoom (equivalent...

Sony Alpha 450 adds some kick to entry level DSLRs

Sony has continued its charm offensive on the DSLR market with the launch of the Sony Alpha 450. This latest snapper is an enthusiast's entry-level model. That is, it's low end as far as DSLRs go but there's still plenty of features to play with and a certain amount of...

"Next-gen" Samsung NX10 gets official

We brought you news that this was due back in March last year, but can now confirm the official launch of the Samsung NX10, a Micro Four Thirds-rivalling hybrid DSLR.

The NX10 boasts a 14.6-megapixel sensor, a 3-inch AMOLED display, the claim of the fastest...

NASA orders 11 Nikon D3S DSLRs

Nikon has revealed that NASA has placed an order for 11 D3S digital SLR cameras to be used for photographic documentation - in space.
 
The D3S DSLRs and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses ordered by NASA will be carried on the Space Shuttle and used to photograph...

The low down: Best Digital Camera 2009

Day 3 of our Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 nominees round-up means it's camera time. With these little devils getting more and more sophisticated, it's hard to keep up with just what it is that makes the best in show these days.

So, before you head over...

Best Digital Camera 2009 nominations

Here are the nominations for Best Digital Camera in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009.

The following products were chosen because we feel they represent the best digital cameras on sale in the last 12 months that are available in the UK.

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Canon 7D firmware update rids you of the ghost in the machine

Canon has released a new firmware update that fixes a known issue with its top of the range Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera, which was launched back in September.

The new firmware update, version 1.1.0, corrects a recently discovered problem where remnants of the previous...

Olympus Pen E-P2 announced

Olympus has followed up the June launch of its retro-chic Pen E-P1 with the new E-P2 Micro Four Thirds digital camera.

Adding a port for an electronic viewfinder or external microphones, the E-P2 gets two additional "Art Filters" as well as the new i-Enhance...

Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - digital cameras

2009 has seen the digital camera arms race continue at an ever increasing speed. With Canon announcing that its profits were down over 80% in the fourth quarter of last year and the rise of the cameraphone, one might have thought it was going to be a tricky time for the...

PHOTOS: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

Canon has only just announced the new EOS 1D Mark IV, but that hasn't stopped us from having a brief play with the new camera when it made a quick pit stop in New York City on Friday at the PDN PhotoPlus conference.

The big, and we mean big, new camera is described...

VIDEO: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV's advanced auto focus

We brought you news of the launch of Canon's new EOS 1D Mark IV digital SLR but can now offer a video overview of the new pro snapper's auto focus abilities.

As well as the advanced auto focus, ideal for fast-moving subjects, the new DSLR boasts dual "DIGIC 4"...

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV announced

Canon has announced the new EOS 1D Mark IV describing it as "a high-speed, professional digital SLR designed to empower photographers to capture split-second moments in high resolution, under the most challenging of conditions".  

Angled as ideal for action,...