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Lowepro Flipside 300 and Fastpack 250 Review
2008-03-25 10:22:00
The Lowepro Flipside 300 ($99.99) is the largest of the Flipside backpack/camera bag series at exterior dimensions of 10.2"W x 6.9"W x 17.5"D (Interior 9.1"W x 5.4"D x 15.9"D). It's available in Black, Arctic Blue/Black/Red/Black color schemes. The Flipside 300 is deceiving. I swear, this bag is bigger on the inside than the outside. It is surprisingly small looking but once you open it up the interior is spacious.It can easily hold a pro DSLR with a 300mm f2.8 lens, several smaller lenses, flash, cords, memory cards, notebook, sunglasses, and keys. All the interior padded dividers are rearrangeable or can be removed entirely. You can expand its capabilities with Lowepro's optional bottle bag, Lens Case 2 or SliplockTM pouch 50AW (AW stands for All Weather). EXTERIOR: The backpack is slim and I think any of the women photographers out there who don't want to lug around one of the larger backpack style bags will find this bag a great fit. On top is one of the more comfortable padd...
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Nikon D60 (with 18mm-55mm lens)
2008-03-25 10:07:00
There was a time when the idea of an entry-level dSLR was a bit of an oxymoron. Even the least expensive SLR was a large step up from the digital compacts at the time, but these days entry-level SLRs are being made to be entry-level, and their prices line up closely with the most expensive compact cameras. Nikon 's D60 is a good example of the current breed of these dSLRs. It checks in with a healthy 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a slightly small-by-comparison 2.5-inch LCD, and an upgraded, now-optically-stabilized, kit lens. While those features are nice, the D60 falls behind the competition in several areas in terms of its specifications. For instance, Sony's DSLR-A200 also sports 10.2-megapixels, but has a slightly larger 2.7-inch screen, body-based image stabilization, similar in-camera editing and dynamic-range optimization features, and costs less than this Nikon. Its performance numbers were slightly worse than the D60, but not by very much. Meanwhile Canon's Rebel XSi, which ...
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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Review
2008-03-25 09:52:00
ControlsAt first glance, the 1Ds Mark III appears easy to operate. There are the familiar Canon control wheels, one just behind the shutter release and a thumb-wheel on the back of the camera. The first hint that the camera might not be so simple is the presence of three external LCD displays: top deck, rear monitor, rear icon panel. Where should you look to find a particular piece of information or verify a particular camera setting? It isn't obvious.The familiar top-deck control wheel ("mode dial") from Canon's cheaper digital SLRs is chucked due to its susceptibility to dust, moisture, and failure. To change among exposure modes, you press a couple of bottoms on the top left of the camera while simultaneously turning the main control dial.In some ways the interface is simpler than on Canon's lower-end bodies. There are no idiot modes so you don't have to wonder what the camera will do when set to the flower icon, the "running guy" icon, or the "green box" icon. You choose amo...
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Portrait Lenses for the Canon EOS system
2008-03-23 19:26:00
Probably the first thing to be said about portrait lenses is that you can take a portrait with just about any lens ever made. However some lenses tend to give better results than others, which is the point of this article.It's mostly about perspective. For "normal" portraits, does the lens render the image the way that you normally experience it - in other words does the portrait actually look like the person being portrayed? If it does then the lens might be considered a good portrait lens. If it doesn't, it would be more of a "special effects" lens. Now some people think that it's the focal length of the lens that governs perspective, but they'd be wrong. If you compare normal rectilinear lenses (i.e. not with fisheye lenses), the perspective is determined only by your distance from the subject. The size of the subject is determined by the focal length. So if you are 100ft from a deer and you take a picture with a 20mm lens and a 200mm lens, the deer will be 10x larger with th...
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Sony Showcased Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
2008-03-22 19:41:00
Photo Imaging Exo 2008: Sony showcased there latest flashgrip, the codenamed Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. No, thery have yet to release the camera, they plan to officially release the camera during August or September during IFA or Photokina, according to Sony's spokeperson. We notice that there is a new external flash and battery grip.Nature Snipermore : masterchong

Kingston Technologys Icons of Photography Offer Advice and Insight on Caree
2008-03-22 19:28:00
Fountain Valley, CA – March 24, 2008 – Kingston ® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it has posted answers to a new series of questions submitted by professional and aspiring photographers on its Ask the Icon interactive feature on the ‘Icons of Photography ’ microsite at www.kingston.com/iop.“Kingston’s ‘Icons of Photography’ continues to generate interest from photographers worldwide who have specific questions to ask of some of the world’s most-respected photographers,” said Jaja Lin, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston. “Providing a platform for sharing thoughts and ideas was the impetus for creating the ‘Icons of Photography’ program and we’re pleased to see that consumers and pros alike are utilizing this resource to forward their own careers and creative interests,” added Lin.Questions submitted by photographers from Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Europe and the U.S. were addressed by Kingston’s ...
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Canon EOS 450D early samples
2008-03-22 19:17:00
We've just been handed a production version of the new Canon EOS 450D / Rebel XSi and have done our best to bring you some sample images. The London weather has done us no favors but we thought you'd be eager to find out how its 12.2 megapixel images look so we persevered. A mixture of lenses and ISO settings were used to try to give an all-round impression of the camera's behavior and, as always, you can download the original files to scrutinize.more : dpreview
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Olympus E-420 photo gallery
2008-03-22 19:10:00
Olympus E-420 digital SLR camera : Its predecessor has been around for a while so it's high time to introduce a fresh sibling of the Olympus family to the world. Time for a new FourThirds SLR; the Olympus E420. The appearance of this camera is not that much striking since we are already acquainted with the E410 as an ultra-compact DSLR and the Olympus E420 is comparable. However, Olympus have carried out some rigorous internal changes that lift in particular the image quality to a high level. The image sensor remains the same in relation to sensitivity and ISO 1600 is the highest possible setting. The sensor itself has been somewhat improved and Olympus claim that it nearly equals the quality of the Olympus E-3. A claim that certainly draws the attention to Olympus!Dennis Hissinkmore : letsgodigital
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Pentax DA* 200mm f/2.8 Lens Review
2008-03-21 18:05:00
ERGONOMICSLens MountThe Pentax DA* 200mm ED (IF) SDM f/2.8 prime is offered only in the Pentax KAF2 lens mount, a modernization of the long-lasting Pentax K mount. With a crop factor of 1.5x on DSLR cameras, the lens has a 35mm equivalent range of 300mm.What separates the KAF2 mount from earlier versions is the addition of a contact for new lenses with a built-in Supersonic Motor (SDM), which the DA* 200mm employs.Design and Build QualityThe Pentax 200mm is a fast aperture, internal focus (IF) prime, designed to cover the moderate telephoto focal length range and deliver sharp, professional-level image quality in any type of lighting environment.This isn't a $200 telephoto lens we're talking about. The DA* 200mm is a massive, heavy lens with rugged build quality that is second to none in its price range ($1,100). Fit and finish are first rate with a mix of metal alloy and polycarbonate. The broad ridged-surface rubber focus ring is perfectly placed with the perfect amount of dampe...
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SAMPLE IMAGES : Olypus E-420 with 25mm f/2.8 pancake lens
2008-03-21 17:40:00
Alas, good weather did not coincide with the arrival of our Olympus E-420 plus Digital Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 'pancake' lens. The image samples below were taken under cloudy, cold and blustery conditions. All were taken with the E-420 noise filter set to Standard mode.These samples are primarily to demonstrate the 25mm f/2.8 lens, but will be useful in evaluating the E-420 itself. A separate article with ISO range samples is being prepared, so watch this space. We have included un-edited camera JPEGs (Large Fine quality, which is similar to what used to be called SHQ or Super High Quality) as well as the RAW versions of each image. At the time of writing only Olympus Studio 2.1.2 or Olympus Master 2.0.5 are capable of developing E-420 RAW files.Ian Burleymore : fourthirds-user
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Sony A200 Review - [dcresource]
2008-03-21 17:25:00
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a very capable entry-level D-SLR that needs improvement in one important area: JPEG photo quality. The A200 offers a lot of bang for the buck, with its 10 Megapixel CCD, built-in image stabilization, snappy performance, and great battery life. If you keep the ISO sensitivity low, the photo quality is very good. However, increasing the sensitivity (especially in low light) kicks the camera's noise reduction system in high gear, giving photos a soft appearance, with smudged details. Sure, you can get much better results by shooting in RAW mode, but my belief is that JPEGs should look just as good. If you're into post-processing your photos, then I can highly recommend the DSLR-A200. If you don't want to fuss with your computer to get the most out of the camera, then you might want to consider something else. The DSLR-A200 is a midsize digital SLR with a sturdy plastic shell over a metal frame. While its price may be entry-level, the A200's construction ...
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Olympus E-420 First Thoughts
2008-03-21 17:19:00
When the Olympus E-420 was announced a few weeks back, there was lots of talk from the company about how compact and light their latest entry-level 10.0 megapixel DSLR was. With lots of smallest/lightest/fastest claims bandied about out there, we were appropriately skeptical. As it turns out, though, they weren't kidding.In its current group of competitors, if the Nikon D60 is a sedan, the Canon XSi an SUV, and the Pentax K200D a school bus, the E-420's like a Mini Cooper. While it's not that much smaller or that much lighter than its closest competitors when the hard specs are pulled out, reductions in key dimensions certainly make it look and, more importantly, feel smaller.David Rasnake more : digitalcamerareview
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Leaf Announces Special Offer with Mamiya AFDIII
2008-03-21 17:17:00
Elmsford, NY, March 19, 2008 – Leaf America is making a very attractive offer for medium format digital photographers. Buyers of a new Leaf Aptus 75, 65, or 22 back, or the Aptus S equivalent in Mamiya AFD mount, will receive a Mamiya 645 AFDII camera free of charge, with an automatic upgrade to a new AFDIII at no charge when it becomes available. The new Mamiya AFDIII will begin shipping in June.“We want today’s digital photographers to have world-renown Leaf technology at the most affordable price,” said Mark Rezzonico, VP of Leaf America. “We think this special offer is the way to do that.”The new Mamiya 645AFDIII offers significant improvements over the previous model, including faster and quieter autofocus operation thanks to a unique powerful coreless motor, variable user selectable focus points (center, left and right), and improved internal electronic communication with Leaf backs. The new camera also offers 2nd curtain sync for flash photography, electronic butt...
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Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 2.0
2008-03-21 17:00:00
This update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2 and iPhoto ’08 for the following cameras:Hasselblad CFV-16Hasselblad H3D-31Hasselblad H3D-31IILeaf Aptus 54SLeaf Aptus 65SNikon D60Olympus E-3Pentax *ist DL2Pentax *ist DS2Pentax K100D SuperSony DSLR-A200Sony DSLR-A350source : apple
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Sony Teases With Flagship Alpha Digital SLR
2008-03-20 19:32:00
Sony showed its upcoming flagship Alpha DSLR camera at a Tokyo event, but released no additional details on the camera's launch.The upcoming Sony flagship digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera got its first outing in Tokyo Wednesday at the Photo Imaging Expo, but the company is remaining tight-lipped on details of the anticipated product.The camera, which is due on the market this year, will sit at the top of Sony's Alpha DSLR range. Single-lens reflex cameras use a mirror placed between the lens and the film or image sensor to project the image to the camera's viewfinder. The mirror moves out of the way when the picture is taken. They typically support interchangeable lenses and are faster and more capable than smaller point-and-shoot cameras. Not much information is known about the camera beyond what Sony disclosed at the recent PMA show in the United States. There it said the flagship model has a full-frame sensor -- an image sensor the same size as a 35mm film frame -- with...
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The 75th Anniversary of NIKKOR Lenses
2008-03-20 19:27:00
Tokyo -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the 75th anniversary of NIKKOR camera lenses, since the first lens was introduced in 1933. To commemorate this anniversary, we are renewing our commitment to provide NIKKOR lenses that feature advanced functions and superior optical performance. And at the same time, we will introduce several activities to further improve awareness of the NIKKOR brand. About the NIKKOR brandNIKKOR is the brand name for Nikon camera lenses. It was created by adding an "R" to "NIKKO," an abbreviation of Nippon Kogaku K.K., the original company name of Nikon Corporation at the time of its founding. In 1933, Nikon marketed its first camera lens under the NIKKOR brand name, the "Aero-NIKKOR," for aerial photography applications.Since then, NIKKOR has developed extensively into both consumer and industrial markets, becoming a synonym for Japan's leading high-performance lenses. Nippon Kogaku K.K. first began manufacturing lenses for consumer-type cameras ...
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Mamiya Introduces Two New Digital Lenses for Mamiya Medium Format Cameras
2008-03-20 19:22:00
Mamiya has announced two new high performance digital (Mamiya Sekor D Series) lenses for the Mamiya 645AFD II and the newly announced 645AFD III camera systems.“Like all lenses in the Mamiya Sekor D series, the optics have been designed specifically to direct light onto the digital sensor at an angle ideal for digital photography,” says Jeff Karp, Mamiya Product Marketing Manager. “The resolving power of these new lenses corresponds perfectly with the requirements of today’s high megapixel sensors. The continuing goal of Mamiya is to produce optics that exceed current standards for modern photographic lenses.” Mamiya’s newest lenses – Mamiya Sekor AF 150mm f2.8 IF D and 45-90mm Zoom AF f/4.5 D Aspherical – are important additions to Mamiya’s growing line of high performance digital lenses. Consistent with all new lenses being developed for the D Series, these new lenses contain a 16bit CPU allowing easy firmware upgrading, finer lens characteristic correction and f...
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New Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* f2.8/35mm ZM Completes Any Compact Photography E
2008-03-20 19:11:00
Thornwood, New York - As the latest member of the ZM lens family, the C Biogon T* 2.8/35 ZM lens is the perfect addition to your light, mobile photo equipment. The C Biogon T* 2.8/35 ZM will inspire you with perfect images, even at full aperture. Together with the compact C Biogon T* 4.5/21 ZM, it creates the ideal equipment for a wide range of applications such as documentation and architecture photography.The "C" in the title indicates another outstanding feature: rather unusual for a lens of this performance class, its moderate speed of 1:2.8 permits an exceptionally compact construction. The symmetrical Biogon construction with 7 lens elements in 5 groups allows for practically distortion-free images. The ZM lens series from Carl Zeiss is suitable for cameras with M-bayonet. As with the other lenses in this line, the C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM features an intuitive operating concept, a robust all-metal frame and a precise, noticeable click in 1/3 aperture stops.Delivery of this lens ...
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Nikon extends Spring Cashback to include D60
2008-03-20 18:53:00
Nikon UK is pleased to announce its spring cashback promotion has been extended to include up to £60/€80 cashback for purchases on any new D60 kit, until June 30th 2008.Customers purchasing a D40, D80 and now the D60 camera and lens kit from any retailer can go online to download a claim form which will entitle them to the following cashback:Cashback OffersD40Single lens kit - £30/€40Twin lens kit - £45/€60D60Single lens kit - £40/€50Twin lens kit - £60/€80D80Single lens kit - £50/€70Twin lens kit - £75/€100The D60 cashback promotion will run from the 20th March 2008 until the 30th June 2008 (inclusive) and all claims must arrive by 31st July 2008 in order to qualify.For more information on the promotion, and how to submit your claim, please visit: www.nikon.co.uk/cashback.Terms and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability.For more information about Nikon’s award winning products, or the cashback scheme, please visit www.nikon.co.uk
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Celebrate the Sea International Imagery Competition 2008
2008-03-19 20:35:00
If you are shooting underwater then you must compete in ‘Celebrate the Sea Festival – the most prestigious and richest underwater imagery competition in the Asia Pacific –. Now in its seventh year, the festival will be held from 13-15 June, Manila Ocean Park, Manila, Philippines.Until 10 May 2008 , we invite you to take part in this prominent event by entering the numerous international competitions. There is over $50 000 in cash and holiday prizes; Awards up for grab are OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: MERIT OF EXCELLENCE: HONOR OF DISTINCTION: High Commendation for each category plus the most coveted title for 2008 will be the ‘President Gloria Arroyo Grand Award of Highest Achievement 2008’ which includes the US$2000 cash prize.Your work will be judged by some of the top underwater image makers including Peter Scoone, Emory Kristof, David Doubilet, Daniel Mecier, Michael AW, Scott Tuason etc. Finalists will be displayed in special galleries for the duration of the show and w...
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Sony Alpha 350 Photo Gallery - [letsgodigital]
2008-03-19 20:21:00
We have had the Sony Alpha 350 for a short period of time in our office and took it with us to shoot some sample shots in Amsterdam, location Artis Zoo. At this day it was cloudy with some rain showers and here and there some sun shine, therefore the butterfly garden is one of the best places to shoot some test photos. The Sony DSLR A350 was introduced at the PMA 2008 in Las Vegas, a big event which we visit every year. The Sony Alpha 350 offers Sony’s new “Quick AF Live View” technology so you can frame photos and keep the fast auto-focusing speed common to other live-view systems. The new Sony A350 DSLR offers 14 Megapixels resolution and is one of the highest resolution DSLRs in this segment.Mark Petersmore : letsgodigital
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Nikon D60 Review - [dpreview ]
2008-03-19 20:19:00
The D60 is the third incarnation of Nikon 's compact, user-friendly entry-level SLR line that started back in 2006 with the D40 (which replaced the first Nikon 'starter' model, the D50). The original D40 was a hugely important camera for Nikon and can be given a lot of the credit for the resurgence in Nikon's fortunes at the volume end of the SLR market (which had been totally dominated by Canon since the launch of the EOS 300D / Digital Rebel). The D40's success (which continued long after the D40X made its swift appearance only 6 months later) isn't hard to explain; it was keenly priced, nicely designed and built and capable of excellent results. It was also a camera that proved cameras do not sell on megapixels alone (even at launch its 6MP resolution was far from 'class leading'). The D40X, which was positioned as a premium alternative to the D40 rather than its replacement, didn't mess around with the formula much at all; a new sensor with more (ten) megapixels and a lo...
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Phase One 645AF is launched
2008-03-19 20:06:00
PHOTO IMAGING EXPO, TOKYO, 19 March 2008 — Phase One A/S and Mamiya Digital Imaging Co., Ltd. today unveiled the world’s most flexible, open medium format digital camera platform. Known as the Phase One 645 Camera or the Mamiya 645AFDIII, the co-developed platform will be sold exclusively by Phase One and Mamiya respectively.The camera platform answers the calls of professional photographers for a modular system that offers unprecedented feature combinations, and most significantly the freedom to choose individual components from an open platform to best serve their working needs.Designed to accept all quality digital camera backs, the camera platform is also open for traditional film operation. It offers the widest choice of high-end lenses, including the complete Mamiya 645 lens range, the new 28mm aspherical and D series lenses, as well as Hasselblad V-lenses and Pentacon Six lenses. It is designed to achieve shutter speeds from 1/4000 sec. to 60 min. The camera features an e...
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Phase One Previews Capture One 4.1
2008-03-19 20:03:00
PHOTO IMAGING EXPO, TOKYO, 19 March 2008—Capture One 4.1 is being previewed at Photo Imaging Expo this week at the launch of the companies’ new open medium format digital camera platform.The next update to Phase One’s raw workflow software will include support for the high quality 22 mega pixels Mamiya ZD camera and digital back. This support is a commitment to the strategic alliance between Phase One and Mamiya Digital Imaging.Capture One 4.1 will also include two new technologies initially available for Phase One digital backs, built on Phase One’s expertise in digital backs and thorough testing with a selection of Mamiya lenses.Lens+ technology is designed to provide photographers with a superior out-of-the-box solution for removing lens artifacts in images. Not only will lens artifacts like chromatic aberration and fringing be heavily reduced, but at the same time image texture and color fidelity are expected to achieve a previously unseen level – resulting in amazing...

Bulldog 5x4 self assembly camera Large-Format Review
2008-03-19 19:47:00
Bulldog 5x4 Self Assembly Camera VerdictCamera Bellows are not the first to develop a self build large format camera, several have been before and no doubt a few will follow. I really enjoyed building this and there's always a large element of satisfaction when you see the project complete. Apart from a few hiccups in building errors caused by poor instructions or my lack of attention the whole thing went smoothly and actually took less time than I expected. I've yet to try the camera as it doesn't have a lens or film back, but the kit gets a thumbs up and even if you never use the camera it's a wonderful looking thing. It's not much more expensive than some luxury model aircraft kits either, so if you're that way inclined this could be your next kit. Highly recommended for those crafts people among us.more : ephotozine
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Nikon Celebrates 90 Years in the Making
2007-12-19 20:05:00
Nikon is marking its 90th anniversary with an exclusive collectable guide, Nikon: 90 Years in the Making, which celebrates the history of Nikon, its innovations and products. The guide offers a look at Nikon cameras past and present, and includes a detailed fold-out guide that reveals the technological innovations inside the Nikon D3.Nikon: 90 Years in the Making delivers a real mix of features, from technical articles on the Nikon products to inspirational interviews with leading Nikon professionals. The guide also celebrates Nikon’s achievement in exceeding production of 40 million lenses and gives insight to Nikon’s place in space with NASA. Readers are also given the opportunity to win a Nikon D300 with 18-70mm zoom, worth £1,500.The Nikon Collector’s Guide will accompany the January 2008 issue of Digital SLR Photography, on sale 11 December 2007 from most UK newsagents including WH Smith, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and leading independents.For further information, visit www....
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Hands On with the Nikon D300
2007-12-19 20:00:00
Competition is at a record high in the mid-level digital SLR category and Nikon has staked its claim with its D300. At $1,800 (body only), the D300 is one of the more expensive prosumer models on the market but its advanced features, above average image quality, strong low-light capabilities and speedy autofocus performance can certainly justify the extra dollars, especially if your bank account is flush and you’re looking for a D3/D300 back-up combination.It has been a while since there’s been a really heated (or justified) Nikon versus Canon debate but the D300 – and, more likely, the D3 – has re-ignited the competitive flames. Despite loyalties to one brand or the other, the D300/D3 one-two punch is definitely food for thought regardless of which side of the fence you’re on.Catching Up or Nipping at Heels?Equipped with a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D converter, on-board sensor cleaning system, Live View and a high resolution 3-inch LCD, the D300 meets or exceed...
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Olympus E-3 Digital SLR Review
2007-12-19 19:56:00
OverviewThe new Olympus E-3 is the flagship of its digital SLR line and combines speed of operation--from startup to capture—with live view and dust-reduction capabilities. It has body-integrated mechanical image stabilization that works with every Zuiko Digital lens, a 10-megapixel sensor, all housed in a dust and splash-proof magnesium alloy body.The camera's shutter is rated up to 150,000 cycles, so it should withstand heavy duty and professional use. I had a chance to test the camera under a wide range of challenging conditions on the island of Puerto Rico and was impressed by the E-3's handling and image quality.It's fastThe E-3 has an eleven-point biaxial cross type AF system, five frames-per-second continuous shooting, and 1/8000th second top shutter speed. The target points for the eleven-point AF sensor can be selected individually or in combination with adjacent points.The sensor has a hounds tooth pattern phase detection layout that uses micro-lamination technologies...
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Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens Review
2007-12-19 19:51:00
Canon has maintained the position that image stabilization functions best when installed in the lens. According to Canon, "The advantages of IS in the lens are, first, that each IS system can be designed and optimized for its specific application, yielding a level of performance unattainable by the in-body, shifting sensor technique. Second, one can see the image stabilization effect in the finder. The image is steady; accurate framing is possible; the AF point can be placed precisely, and the photographer can concentrate on the shot and capture the best moment. Panning is also easier and more effective than with the in-body approach." With that understanding along with the popularity of IS, it is not surprising that Canon introduced an image stabilized version of the value-priced Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens currently included in many Canon DSLR kits. What was less apparent from the announcement was that the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens would bring us an upgrade in ...
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Olympus E-3 Review
2007-12-19 19:39:00
IntroductionOlympus finally delivers the long-awaited E-3: a 10.1-megapixel, Four Thirds System digital single-lens reflex camera body that claims to be “the ultimate choice for the professional photographer … [providing] the highest levels of speed and image quality as well as Live View capabilities and the ultimate in reliability.” Indeed, the Olympus E-3’s pro-oriented features will set you back about $1,699 (retail list price). This camera has been more than four years in the making. Was it worth the wait? In short, yes.FeaturesThe Olympus E-3 is packed with features well suited to how photographers actually work. The most-used photographic controls are close at hand and quick and easy to adjust — just what you would expect from a professional-level camera. Most of the dedicated button controls are the hold-down-and-turn-dial variety, which work great.The E-3’s relatively large viewfinder features a 100 percent field-of-view, a built-in eyepiece cover for Live View s...
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