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northlight images reports in the latest news rumor on the Canon 5D replacement DSLR camera. The latest on  some new rumor specs of the long time awaited Canon “5D MK2″

 

• 15.3 MP full frame CMOS sensor (vastly improved light-gathering capacity per pixel: improved micro lenses; miniaturized micro circuitry; enhanced signal/noise ratio)
• Weather sealing same as 1Ds Mark III
• Dual Digic III with all-new “CXR” NR system reported to best 3rd party NR software. Available as a C.F with 4 levels of customizable parameters.
• 14 bit A/D conversion
• ISO 12800 (C.F. up to 25600)
• Reported 1 2/3 stop sensitivity improvement
• All-new 29-point TTL CMOS sensor with 12 cross-type for F/2.8 or faster lens (35% faster than 40D)
• Micro lens fine adjustment for up to 14 lenses
• 300,000 exposure shutter durability
• 6.0 / 3.0 fps
• 3.0″ LCD 922,000 pixels
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Live View (improved from 450D; latest generation)
• 6/3 fps continuous shooting for up to 68 frames
• MSRP $3499, available June 2

Remember that rumors are just that, these are no facts or confirmed data, maybe there will be never a 5D MK2 from Canon or someone else(Imagine your own picture of the 5D MK2 Body here)

Phase One has released versions 3.7.8 and 4.0.1. These releases add new cameras to the compatibility list and fix bugs in previous versions. Full details in the release notes Capture One 4.0.1 release notes, Capture One PRO 3.7.8 for Windows release notes and Capture One DB 3.7.8 for Windows release notes.

A number of new cameras are supported in this new version of Capture One (PRO only):

New camera support

• Canon 1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, 40D, G9
• Nikon D3, D40X, D300
• Olympus E-3, E-410, E-510

Solved issues in 3.7.8

• Improved dual output calibration for P series digital backs
• Enhanced pattern noise suppression
• Fixed Live Preview column mapping errors for Phase One digital backs
• Lens Cast Calibration improvements for preview for Phase One digital backs

Capture One 4 includes a number of features

• New user interface offers maximum space for the images. Images, not sliders and ontrols, are the focus. A darker background permits easier image viewing and nhancements. As with previous generations of Capture One, a guided workflow is vailable to assist the photographer in the image enhancement processView and work with up to 12 images simultaneously at full resolution;
• Powerful new shortcut architecture allows faster image import, adjustment androcessing;
• Multiple Variants of a single RAW image can be made with virtually no disk and erformance overhead;
• Recover details in highlights and shadows with High Dynamic Range tool;
• Share or showcase your images with the stylish Web Contact Sheet feature;
• Fine-tune your images with responsive sharpness and noise controls Achieve consistency with a single touch: combine settings (e.g. within white balance) in tool Presets for easy reuse Import and export images in DNG format, for more options to share and archive;
• Manage and transfer license codes, enabling operation of Capture One on one computer ne day and on another computer the next.
• Many more features are included in Capture One 4, be sure to try them out!

What’s new in Capture One 4 (4.0.1)

• Support for Canon G9 and Sony DSLR-A700 cameras
• A number of issues found in previous versions of Capture One 4 have been solved.

Till I’m able to get my hands on it the information from the press release:

The EOS 450D is designed to make photography a fluid experience for photographers of all levels and experience. Housed in a compact body that weighs less than 475 grams, the camera features an improved grip design that provides a natural, ergonomic fit with the user’s hands. A large, bright viewfinder makes image composition clearer and more comfortable. The menu system inherited from professional EOS cameras uses a simplified tab structure that does away with scrolling. It includes a user-defined My Menu tab for instant access to frequently used settings.

Several custom functions are available to optimise the quality of photos captured in a range of situations. Highlight Tone Priority boosts the dynamic range at the highlight end, providing better tonal detail from wedding dresses, cloudy skies and other bright objects. The new Auto Lighting Optimiser corrects brightness and contrast during image processing, while improving skin tones in portraits by ensuring correct exposure for faces. Photographers can also enable additional noise reduction for shots captured at high ISO speeds.

Available for the first time on a Canon consumer D-SLR, Live View mode makes it easier to shoot from awkward angles, such as ground-level macro shots or when shooting from a tripod. The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the 3.0″ LCD, which is 50% brighter than the screen of the EOS 400D. A grid line display and live histogram can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. While focusing, the photographer can zoom in on specific details with up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen. Two types of auto focus are available: Quick AF flips the camera mirror momentarily to engage the AF sensor; Live AF uses the image contrast data to focus - a method familiar to anyone upgrading from a compact digital camera.

For studio environments, remote Live View lets the photographer compose, adjust settings and capture the shot from a PC using the supplied EOS utility software.

The EOS 450D complements its headline features with a host of smaller improvements that enhance the photographic experience. The viewfinder now displays all key exposure information including ISO speed. The addition of spot metering (4% of viewfinder) allows for greater control over exposure in tricky lighting conditions. PictBridge functionality has been expanded so that photographers can correct horizons and add picture effects before printing. A new high capacity battery extends shooting time on a single charge to a maximum of 500 shots.

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 3.5 frames per second
• 3.0″ LCD with Live View shooting
• 9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
• Picture Style image processing parameters
• DIGIC III image processor
• Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software1
• Compact and Lightweight body
• Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites

For more pictures of the new Canon 450D (Rebel XSi) and the technical specs read below.

Buy the new Canon DSLR at amazon

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Reviews of the new Nikon D300 become available now.

• Nikon D300 Review on photographyblog.com
• Nikon D300 Review on photo.net
• Nikon D300 Preview on dpreview

I stay food and await the new release of the Canon 5Dmk2/3D/7D which is rumored since several months.

Canon did release on Aug, 20th the long awaited Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. You maybe wonder like myself what did happens to the Canon EOS 5D update? While we all wait for the official word from Canon I do read sometimes the speculation and rumors on northlight-images (A collection of information and links about Canon’s replacement for the EOS 5D).

Amazon.com has made the long guessed about and long awaited information on the new Canon EOS 40D available. You can find the information Amazon.com released on the Canon EOS 40D here

Read the preview on dpreview.com

Canon did issue the 40D press release, so it is official now.

Some of the 40D features are

• Ten megapixel CMOS
• 6.5 fps continuous shooting
• Three-inch LCD screen (compared with the EOS 30D’s 2.5-inch monitor)
• Brighter LCD screen
• Camera menu organized like the EOS-1D Mark III
• Improved AF system
• Supports Battery Grip BG-E2N
• DIGIC III image processor

Due to high demand on certain products, Canon did extend their Cash Back Program in some countries and for some products.

“The date on your product receipt or proof of purchase must be on for before 31st August 07. The date on your order form provided by your dealer must be on or before 30th June 07. Canon must receive your application by 15th October 2007. Please include your order form, receipt and bar codes with your application.

Lenses
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Photo Kits
EOS 400D IS Double Zoom Kit (EF-S 17-85mm + EF 70-300mm)
EOS 30D IS Double Zoom Kit (EF-S 17-85mm + EF 70-300mm)
EOS 30D Macro Kit (EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM)
EOS 30D Macro + Ring Flash Kit (EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM + MR-14EX)
EOS 5D Professional Standard Zoom Kit (EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM)
Ultra Wide Zoom + Telephoto kit (EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM + EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM)
Ultra Wide zoom + Telephoto kit (EF 17-40mm f/4L USM + EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM)
Ultra Wide zoom + Telephoto kit (EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 USM + EF-S 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM)
” (Source Canon : Canon Europe )