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NEW Gigs Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i) EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit

2009-04-06T10:46:00.000-07:00

The Journey Continues.
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with
an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and
scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable
Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and
monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner.
You'll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand.

Features 1.

New 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and natural color reproduction,

14-bit A/D conversion for smooth color tones and gradations.
Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.
Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video.
3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings for improved viewing and smudge protection.
Auto Lighting Optimizer for superior highlight-shadow control.
Wide range ISO setting 100-3200 (ISO expansion: 6400, 12800).
Creative Auto goes a step beyond auto allowing control over frequently-changed settings.
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.

High Resolution Still Capture.
New 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and natural color reproduction, 14-bit
A/D conversion for smooth color tones and gradations.
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Canon's CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers the
most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new technologies as used by Canon's professional cameras to maximize each pixel's
light gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format). Canon's DIGIC 4
Image Processor dramatically speeds up all camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and
natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T1i's image sensor to achieve unprecedented levels of performance
in all lighting situations.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor
With the EOS Rebel T1i, analog to digital signal conversion is executed by a 14-bit processor, which generates digital data with incredibly smooth
tones. A feature that originally appeared in top-of-the-line pro digital SLR cameras, the 14-bit conversion gives incredibly smooth transitions
from light to dark colors with far less risk of "banding." A sky at sunset is a perfect example. With this rich 14-bit gradation,
the EOS Rebel T1i offers RAW images of the highest quality that can be processed with Canon's Digital Photo Professional software.
Even JPEG files, which are always finished at 8-bits per channel, use the full 14-bit conversion initially to generate the best possible
color and tonal detail.

Features 2.
Sophisticated Still and Video Features.
Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video.
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The EOS Rebel T1i shoots brilliant video, even in full high definition. By simply selecting Movie mode on the EOS Rebel T1i's mode dial,
the camera's 3.0-inch LCD lights up, and it's ready to go. Shooting is at a frame rate of 30 fps when shooting SD or HD quality
video (640 x 480 and 1280 x 720 pixels, respectively) and at a frame rate of 20 fps in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) recording.
Sound is recorded through the camera's built-in microphone. Playback modes are simple to access, and all Live View AF features
can be used in shooting video.

Features 3.
Full-Featured On-screen Shooting.
Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video.
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With Live View Function on the EOS Rebel T1i, you can enjoy nearly every camera function available in normal shooting,
all with the convenience of composing on the camera's brilliant 3.0-inch LCD monitor. You can zoom in and navigate the
composition and there's even a grid overlay for architectural shots. Live View focusing modes include Quick mode,
Live mode and Face Detection AF mode and these are easily selectable through the convenient Live View Function menu.

Features 4
Rugged and Reduced Glare High-Resolution Screen.
3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings for improved viewing
and smudge protection.
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The EOS Rebel T1i has a 3.0-inch high resolution LCD monitor that features 920,000 dots/VGA for far more detail than previous
Rebel-series LCDs. It's the same screen found on professional models such as the EOS 5D Mark II. A number of features enhance
usability: an anti-reflective and water-repellant coating provides a clearer and more smudge-resistant surface and screen
brightness can be adjusted in 7 steps in accordance with ambient light.
3.0” Clear View LCD

Features 5.
Optimized Images Every Time.
Auto Lighting Optimizer for superior highlight-shadow control.
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The EOS Rebel T1i's Auto Lighting Optimizer is yet another image-quality tool that comes to the rescue in tricky lighting conditions.
It can actually lighten dark areas of a scene while ensuring that
bright areas maintain tonal detail. It's available in all shooting modes, including P, Tv, Av and Manual.

Features 6.
Sharp Results, No Matter the Light.
Wide range ISO setting 100-3200 (ISO expansion: 6400, 12800).
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The EOS Rebel T1i features a greatly expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously impossible without flash.
With an expanded setting to ISO 3200 (ISO expansion: 6400, 12800), along with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's improved noise-reduction technology,
your creative possibilities are nearly endless. Combine the EOS Rebel T1i with one of Canon's
EF/EF-S lenses with Optical Ima

Features 7.
Perfect Photographic Learning On the Go.
Creative Auto goes a step beyond auto allowing control over frequently-changed settings.
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Especially for beginners looking to expand their photographic horizons, the EOS Rebel T1i offers Creative Auto mode. While basic settings are based
on full automatic operation, shooting guides on the LCD screen enable you to make corrections based on simple to follow guidelines.
In essence, with Creative Auto mode, you can learn about photography while taking stunning photographs.

Features 8.
Shooting and Sharing Made Easy.
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.
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EF & EF-S Lenses
EOS Rebel T1i is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses.
Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of
the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as Aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured
in the universally acclaimed L-series lenses, and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology is featured in select lenses, including
the EF-S 18-55mm IS lens bundled with the EOS Rebel T1i, to minimize the effect of camera shake. With Canon lenses, you can truly maximize
the quality and performance of the EOS camera.

Flash Photography
The EOS Rebel T1i features Canon's acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any EX-series Speedlite, E-TTL II provides reliable
flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight or using flash in total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone
metering sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash metering - giving even finer metering command of the image area.
If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, there's a menu setting to change to "Average" flash metering - where the entire 35-zone area
is measured evenly for flash exposure.

Specifications
Type
Type
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
Recording Media
SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image Sensor Size
22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
Total Pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
(2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
(3) Manual cleaning of sensor
Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21
Image Type
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
File Size
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File Numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Provided (RAW, RAW+JPEG)
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable
Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
Image Processing
Type
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification
Approx. 0.87x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Focusing Screen
Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure
level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation),
monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points
9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type)
Metering Range
EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual Focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection
Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist Beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery. When EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached,
the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead.
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering

* Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
* Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
* Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
* Center-weighted average metering

Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control
Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Full auto, Full auto,
Programmed image control mode, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
ISO 100-3200 (in 1-stop increments), H1: 6400 H2: 12800; Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically
Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
Remote Control
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
Built-in Flash
Type
Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash
Guide Number
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycling Time
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage
17mm lens angle of view
FE Lock
Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)/remote control
Continuous Shooting Speed
Max. 3.4 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF)
Maximum Burst
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 170, RAW: Approx. 9
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.
Live View Functions
Shooting Modes
Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing
Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode; Manual focus (5x or 10x manually)
Metering Modes
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Metering Range
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display
Provided (Two grid displays)
Exposure Simulation
Provided
Silent Shooting
Not provided
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size
3.0 in.
Dots
Approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Viewing angle: 170°
Brightness Adjustment
7 levels provided
Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek,
Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Image Playback
Display Format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index,
magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date)
Highlight Warning
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect
Erase protect (or cancel) each image individually
Erase
Single image, selected images or all images in the SD card can be erased (except protected images)
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW images captured with the EOS Rebel T1i
Easy Print feature
Provided
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Version 1.1 compatible
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images
JPEG and RAW images
*Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
Customization
Custom Functions
Total 13
My Menu Registration
Up to 6 menus, Custom functions and other top-tier options can be registered
Interface
USB Terminal
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal
Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used
Number of Shots

Temperature Shooting Conditions
No flash 50% flash use
At 73° F/23° C approx. 500 approx. 400
At 32° F/0° C approx. 490 approx. 380
Live View shooting at 73°F/23°C approx. 190 approx. 170
Live View shooting at 32°F/0°C approx. 180 approx. 160

Battery Life
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery Check
Automatic
Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 min.
Back-up Battery
Built-in secondary battery
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
Weight
Approx. 16.9oz./480g (body only)
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less
Note: All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.

If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the lens maker.

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or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other products and brand names are
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What's in the Box
EOS Rebel T1i Body
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Eyecup Ef (Not shown)
C. Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
AV Cable AVC-DC400
Battery Pack LP-E5
Battery Charger LC-E5
EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals
"Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet (not shown)

*Gigs Nikon D3x NEW

2009-02-05T12:11:00.000-08:00

Nikon's new FX-format digital SLR combines 24.5 megapixels of stunning resolution and image quality with the renowned handling of the D3.
TOKYO —Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon D3X digital SLR. This exciting new camera employs a Nikon FX-format CMOS imaging sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm) with an imaging area equivalent to 35mm film, and its 24.5 effective megapixels deliver images of striking quality and resolution.
Designed to meet the demands of a growing multitude of serious professionals, such as studio photographers, for whom exquisite detail is a vital part of their work, the D3X achieves resolution comparable to medium-format cameras — with an entirely new level of operating ease. It's perfect for the broadest range of detailed work, from fashion and product shootings, to weddings, architecture, landscapes and large poster production. And it shares the robust body structure of the D3, for superior mobility and operation in virtually any shooting environment, indoors or out.

Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm sensing area)
24.5 million effective pixels
Superior-resolution image quality equivalent to medium-format digital cameras
High-speed continuous shooting of up to approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (24.5 megapixels) / 5:4 (20.4 megapixels); 7 frames per second in DX format (10.5megapixels)

*1 Wide ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600 at normal setting, with low noise performance
Two Live View modes — Handheld and Tripod
High-density 51-point (world's largest number*2) AF system
*1 In 12-bit A/D conversion mode*2 For a digital SLR camera (as of Dec. 1, 2008, based on Nikon research)

Development background
The Nikon D3 digital SLR, released November 2007, has garnered glowing tributes for image quality, sensitivity and speed performance from leading professional photographers throughout the world. This stunning success has prompted a mounting demand for a similar Nikon model that would offer a greater pixel count and higher resolution. A camera that would provide superb mobility and ergonomics while offering image quality equivalent to medium-format digital cameras.
In response to these requests, Nikon has developed the D3X, an exciting new digital SLR with a Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm sensing area) that delivers 24.5 effective megapixels, uses the same body structure as the D3, and boasts the same outstanding mobility and operability.

Major features
1. Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 megapixels
The D3X employs a new Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 24.5 effective megapixels covering an area of 35.9 x 24.0 mm to achieve truly amazing resolution. What's more, we've optimized the pixel characteristics to provide a higher S/N ratio and wider dynamic range by securing a greater amount of light received by each pixel, thereby reducing lost highlights and shadows, and ensuring smoother tone reproduction with minimized noise.

2. Wide sensitivity range starting at ISO 100
At normal setting, the D3X offers a wide range of sensitivity — from ISO 100, suitable for stroboscopic setting in studio shoots, to ISO 1600. It realizes superior image quality with less noise at ISO 1600 as well as at low sensitivity settings. What's more, the sensitivity range can be increased by two stops (up to ISO 6400 equivalent) and decreased by one stop (down to ISO 50 equivalent), offering an even greater diversity of shooting possibilities. Auto sensitivity control is also available.

3. New EXPEED-based image processing
A new image processing system, based on Nikon's comprehensive EXPEED digital image processing and specially optimized for the D3X, provides superior image quality, faster processing speeds and lower power consumption. This advanced system achieves precise color reproduction for the broadest spectrum of hues, plus vivid saturation and smooth gradation, conveying colors as you see them, even with the slight changes in color tones you perceive. Furthermore, Nikon's advanced noise processing function, which was designed to minimize noise occurrence, achieves this without interfering with other factors, including hue.

4. High-speed performance meets the most rigorous professional demands
Just like the D3, the D3X achieves a start-up time of 0.12 second*1 and a shutter release time lag of 0.04 second*3*4. It delivers a continuous shooting speed of approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (36 x 24) or 5:4 (30 x 24), and 7 frames per second in DX format (24 x 16)*4*5. Also, the D3X is fully compatible with UDMA, the new-generation high-speed card that enables 35 MB recording equivalent to the D3. The D3X is capable of recording approx. 7.1 MB (JPEG, image size L, NORMAL) of data captured in FX format at speeds of approx. 5 frames per second.
*3: Based on CIPA Guidelines*4: In 12-bit A/D conversion mode*5: The maximum frame rate can be chosen using Custom setting d2 [Shooting speed]. The rate is tested under the following conditions: focus mode set to C, exposure mode set to S or M, shutter speed set to 1/250 sec. or faster, with other settings set to default. If VR is on when a VR lens is used, the indicated speed may not be attained. The maximum number of shots at the maximum frame rate is determined by the selected image size and quality. The frame rate slows when the memory buffer fills.

5. Realizing reliable auto control: Scene Recognition System
As with the D3, the D3X recognizes subjects and shooting scenes using a 1,005-pixel RGB sensor that precisely controls exposure by detecting not only the brightness but the colors of the subjects as well. The results are applied to control Autofocus, Auto Exposure, i-TTL Balanced Fill-flash and Auto White Balance, thereby achieving control of the highest.

6. AF system employing high-density 51-point AF
The Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module, originally incorporated in the D3, offers proven outstanding performance. All 51 focus points, including the 15 cross-type sensors located at the center, are effective in all AF NIKKOR lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. Three AF-area modes — Single point, Dynamic-area AF and Auto-area AF — are available to maximize the use of the 51 focus points by selecting the most suitable one to match subject conditions. Moreover, in Scene Recognition System, subject identification and tracking information is applied to improve subject acquisition performance in Dynamic-area AF mode and focusing accuracy for human subjects in Auto-area AF mode.

7. Superior durability
Magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover, chassis and mirror box to ensure light weight and rugged reliability. Strict O-ring sealing at critical connected parts effectively restricts dust and moisture.The shutter unit, developed and manufactured by Nikon, employs a new material (carbon fiber/Kevlar® hybrid) for the shutter blades, guaranteeing excellent durability through 300,000-cycle release tests with the shutter actually loaded. Precision is also maintained with a shutter monitor.

8. High-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor with approx. 920k-dots (VGA), 170° wide-viewing angle and reinforced glass
The D3X incorporates a large, 3-inch LCD monitor with ultra-high resolution of approx. 920k-d ots (VGA). Enlarged playback images also appear in extremely high resolution for easy focus confirmation. The wide viewing angle of 170° makes it easy to check composition in Live View shooting for both high and low angles.

9. Two Live View modes available
In Handheld mode, which allows the frame to be recomposed prior to actual shooting, ordinary TTL phase-difference AF using all 51 AF points is activated. Tripod mode is designed for precise focus with still subjects and tripod stabilization; it allows focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area. Optional software Camera Control Pro 2 enables monitor focus and control shutter release from a computer. And optical Wireless Transmitter WT-4 enables wireless remote camera control and image transfer.

10. Picture Control System
Picture Control System offers four kinds of Picture Controls: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, and Monochrome. Choose one and use as is, or adjust image creation factors (Sharpening, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, and Hue). Optional Picture Controls (Portrait, Landscape, D2XMODE I, D2XMODE II and D2XMODE III) are available at the Nikon website for downloading and installation to your camera.

11. Active D-Lighting — reproducing brightness as you see it
In settings with strong contrast, Active D-Lighting, used in combination with 3D Matrix Metering II, determines an exposure by utilizing a gradation of highlights, detects lost shadows, then reproduces them after digital processing. Rather than simply expanding the dynamic range, Active D-Lighting prevents images from looking flat through localized tone control technology, and creates realistic contrast while compensating lost shadows and highlights. Choose from Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low or Off setting prior to shooting.

12. Electronic virtual horizon
An accelerator sensor incorporated in the body of the camera detects inclination and displays it in the LCD monitor. In Live View shooting, virtual horizon is displayed in the LCD above the monitor image. It can also be displayed in the top control panel and in the exposure indicator of the viewfinder.

13. UDMA-compatible memory card double slot
The CompactFlash (CF) card slots are UDMA-compatible for high-speed data transfer. With the double slot, you can choose from Continuous recording, Backup recording, and RAW + JPEG Separation recording (records the same image in RAW and JPEG on different cards). You can also copy the data from one card to another.

14. GPS Unit GP-1 (optional)
GPS records shooting information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and date of shooting. Coordinated with map information, you can create an original map using images.

Other features
Lateral chromatic aberration reduction creates images with a clear periphery using original image processing technology to significantly reduce color aberrations
Vignette Control effectively prevents reduction of light at the periphery

Optical viewfinder achieves approx. 100%*6 frame coverage and 0.7x*7 magnification in FX format
Three sensing areas: FX format (36 x 24), DX format (24 x 16), and 5:4 (30 x 24)

Customizable function button
Choice of black or white letters for shooting information display
AF fine adjustment with professional standard of accuracy
Compliant with HDMI™ for high-definition image playback
Lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a single battery charge*8
*6 Approx. 100% (vertical/horizontal) in FX format, approx. 97% (vertical/horizontal) in DX format, approx. 100% (vertical) and approx. 97% (horizontal) in 5:4*7 With 50mm f/1.4 lens set at infinity, -1.0m-1*8 Using EN-EL4a lithium-ion battery at Single-frame [S] mode; based on CIPA Standards

Specifications:
Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera

Effective pixels
24.5 million

Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; total pixels: 25.72 million; Nikon FX format

Image size(pixels)
FX format (36 x 24): 6,048 x 4,032 [L], 4,544 x 3,024 [M], 3,024 x 2,016 [S]DX format (24 x 16): 3,968 x 2,640 [L], 2,976 x 1,976 [M], 1,984 x 1,320 [S]5:4 (30 x 24): 5,056 x 4,032 [L], 3,792 x 3,024 [M], 2,528 x 2,016 [S]

Sensitivity
ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 1600

Lens mount
Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

Compatible lenses*1
1) Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported2) DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size 3) AF NIKKOR other than type G or D*2: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II4) AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II5) Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data*1 IX-Nikkor lenses cannot be used*2 Excluding AF-Nikkor lenses for F3AF

Power source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.)

Weight
Approx. 1,220 g (2 lb. 11 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover

Operatingenvironment
Temperature: 0-40°C/32-104°F

Supplied accessories*3
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-D3X, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM*3 Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area

Gig's Nikon D3

2009-01-29T13:00:00.000-08:00

Body material
Magnesium alloy

Sensor
• 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor

• FX format• RGB Color Filter Array

• Built-in fixed low-pass filter

• 12.9 million total pixels

• 12.1 million effective pixels

• 3:2 aspect ratio

Image processor
Nikon EXPEED

A/D conversion
14 bit

Image sizes(FX format)
• 4256 x 2832 [L; 12.1 MP]

• 3184 x 2120 [M; 6.8 MP]

• 2128 x 1416 [S; 3.0 MP]

Image sizes(DX format)
• 2784 x 1848 [L; 5.1 MP]

• 2080 x 1384 [M; 2.9 MP]

• 1392 x 920 [S; 1.3 MP]]

Image sizes(5:4 format)
• 3552 x 2832 [L; 10.0 MP]

• 2656 x 2120 [M; 5.6 MP]

• 1776 x 1416 [S; 2.5 MP]

File formats
• NEF (12-bit or 14-bit, compressed or lossless compressed RAW)• NEF + JPEG• TIFF • JPEG (EXIF 2.21)

NEF compression
• Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80%• Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60%

Lens mount
• Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts• No field of view crop (full-frame)• When using DX lenses / DX mode 1.5x FOV crop

Usable lenses
• Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported• DX AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except FX-format (36x24)/5:4 (30x24) image size • AF NIKKOR other than type G or D: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II• Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens dataIX NIKKOR lenses cannot be usedExcluding lenses for F3AF

Auto Focus
• 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors) • Multi-CAM 3500FX• AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature)• Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode

Lens Servo
• Single Servo AF [S]• Continuous Servo AF [C]• Manual focus [M]• Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF

Focus Point
• Single point from 51 or 11 focus points• Liveview (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point anywhere within frame

AF Area Mode
• Single point AF

• Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)

• Automatic-area AF

Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

AF assist
External Speedlite only

Exposure modes
• Program Auto [P] with flexible program

• Shutter-Priority Auto [S]

• Aperture-Priority Auto [A]

• Manual [M]

Metering
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor• 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed)• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8, 15, or 20 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame• Spot: Meters approx. 4 mm dia. circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

Metering range
• 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV• Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV• Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV• At normal temperature (20°C/68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens

Meter coupling
CPU and AI

Exposure lock
Locked using AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure bracketing
• 2 to 9 frames

• 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps

Exposure compen.
• +/-5.0 EV• 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps

Sensitivity
• Default: ISO 200 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps • Boost: 100 - 12800 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, HI2 = ISO 25600

Shutter
• Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter• 30 to 1/8000 sec (1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps) • Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec• Bulb

DOF Preview
• Stop-down lens aperture by pressing button• Activates modelling flash

White balance
• Auto (1005-pixel CCD, image sensor) • Presets (seven) with fine tuning • Manual presets (four) • Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps)• White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps)

Picture Control
• Standard• Neutral• Vivid• Monochrome

Image parameters
• Sharpening: Auto, 7 levels • Contrast: Auto, 5 levels, Custom tone curve • Brightness: 3 levels • Saturation: Auto, 5 levels • Hue: 5 levels

Color space
• sRGB (Standard and Vivid modes) • Adobe RGB (Neutral mode)

Viewfinder
• Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism• Built-in diopter adjustment (-3 to +1m-1)• Eyepoint: 18 mm (at -1.0m-1)• Focusing screen: Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen • Frame coverage 100% • Viewfinder magnification approx 0.7x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens

Focusing screen
• B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen II• Superimposed focus brackets• On-demand grid lines

LCD monitor
• 3.0 " TFT LCD • 922,000 pixels (VGA; 640 x 480 x 3 colors) • 170° viewing angle • Brightness adjustment

LCD Liveview
• Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors)• Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area

Shooting modes
• Single frame • Continuous Low [CL]: 1 - 9 fps• Continuous High [CH]: 9 fps (9 - 11 fps with DX format) • Liveview [LV]• Self-Timer (programmable)• Mirror-up mode

Continuous buffer
• JPEG Large/Normal: 64 shots (at 9 fps)• RAW: no data yet

Self-timer
• 2 to 20 sec custom

Flash control
•TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-800, 600 or 400• AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens• Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S• Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800

Flash Sync Mode
• Front-curtain Sync (normal)• Red-Eye Reduction• Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync• Slow Sync• Rear-curtain Sync

Flash Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

Flash Sync Terminal
ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided

Flash compensation
• -3 to +1 EV• 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps

Creative Lighting System
With Speedlights such as SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-R200, supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock

Orientation sensor
Tags images with camera orientation

Playback mode
• Full frame• Thumbnail (4 or 9 images)• One-touch zoom• Slideshow• RGB histogram• Shooting data • Highlight point• Auto image rotation

Languages
• Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)• Dutch• English• Finnish• French• German• Italian• Japanese• Korean• Polish• Portuguese• Russian• Spanish• Swedish

Custom functions
? custom functions

Connectivity
• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Mini-B connector • HDMI video out (version 1.3a, Type A connector)• Remote control 10-pin terminal • PC Sync flash terminal 10-pin terminal

• GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)• Remote control: via 10-pin terminal

Communications
FTP and PTP/IP file transfer with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (IEEE 802.11 b/g)

Storage
• Dual Compact Flash Type I or II• Dual modes: overflow, back-up, RAW on 1 / JPEG on 2, copy• UDMA, Microdrive and FAT32 supported• 36 characters of text can be input and stored in EXIF header

Power
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a/EL4 • Included dual battery charger MH-22• Optional AC adapter EH-6

Battery monitoring
The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following information about the battery:• Remaining charge (%)• No. of shots taken since last charge • Battery life (5 stages)

Dimensions
160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in)

Weight (no batt)
1240 g (2.7 lb)

Operating environment
Temperature: 0 - 40 °C / 32 - 104 °F, Humidity: under 85% (no condensation)

Box contents
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, Quick Charger MH-22, USB Cable UC-E4, Audio Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-D3, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-2, Eyepiece DK-17, Battery Chamber Cover BL-4, USB Cable Clip, Software Suite CD-ROM

Optional accessories
Wireless Transmitter WT-4, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-6, Capture NX Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

Gig's Nikon D700 NEW

2009-01-29T12:30:00.000-08:00

Nikon FX-format digital SLR – exceptional performance combined with superior mobility and functional versatility to provide serious photographers with outstanding value
The D700 features an FX-format first introduced with the Nikon D3. Highly praised for its outstanding features, the D3 established a new level of professional performance in terms of overall image quality, extraordinarily low noise, ISO sensitivity range, continuous high-speed shooting, color gradation, image crispness, durability, weather-resistant operation, system versatility and more.
The new D700 incorporates an extensive array of features that boast a level of performance that is in many ways comparable to the D3. At the same time, it derives a wide range of benefits – including functionality, flexibility and operability – from the more agile D300, Nikon's flagship DX-format D-SLR.
The D700 has everything it takes to satisfy a broad spectrum of photographic needs. The 12.1-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor with a sensing area of 36.0 x 23.9 mm; a sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 6400; continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second (and up to 8 fps with the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10; Nikon's exclusive 51-point AF system; Scene Recognition System for optimum autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance detection – these are but a few of the advanced capabilities of the extraordinary new D700.
Major Features
Large image sensor, developed by Nikon; 12.1 effective megapixels
The D700 employs an FX-format CMOS image sensor with an area of 36.0mm (h) x 23.9mm (v). It provides superior picture quality throughout a wide ISO sensitivity range, with advantages that include a large pixel size to ensure a higher signal-to-noise ratio and wide dynamic range, and improved circuit layout to efficiently increase the strength of the electrical signal from pixels. High-speed, 12-channel readout enables fast continuous shooting of high-resolution images at up to 8 frames per second (with Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries).
Wide sensitivity range
The D700 offers an extremely wide sensitivity range of ISO 200 to 6400. It delivers extraordinary image quality at low sensitivity settings, while also delivering outstandingly low-noise characteristics at ISO settings as high as 6400. Furthermore, sensitivity can be increased to HI 0.3, HI 0.5, HI 0.7, HI 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent), HI 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent), or decreased to Lo 1 (ISO 100 equivalent), Lo 0.7, Lo 0.5 and Lo 0.3, to expand shooting versatility.
High-speed performance
Features a startup time of approximately 0.12 second, and a shutter release time lag of only 40 ms* – both equivalent to the flagship Nikon D3. The continuous shooting speed is up to 5 frames per second with the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, and up to 8 fps when using the optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 and Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries. The Nikon D700 is also compliant with the next-generation high-speed UDMA CompactFlash cards, that will enable 35-Mbyte recording speed.
* Based on the new CIPA guideline established in August 2007.
EXPEED image processing
Nikon's state-of-the-art EXPEED digital image-processing incorporates remarkable intelligence and technologies accumulated and optimized throughout our long history. It makes possible a diverse range of functions that ensure superior picture quality and high-speed image processing.
Scene Recognition System
Improvements to the exclusive 1,005-pixel RGB light sensor have allowed information from the sensor to be utilized for auto exposure, auto white balance and autofocus. 3D-Tracking in AF, for example, achieved by using the Scene Recognition System, tracks subject position and automatically shifts the AF points used to match the subject's movement within the frame. This system also contributes to higher accuracy of auto exposure and auto white balance detection.
Picture Control System
Nikon's Control System enables users, from novices to professionals, to create the pictures they envision by making specific selections and adjustments to image sharpening, tone compensation, brightness, tone and saturation. Even with different cameras, when the settings are the same, you get the same picture tone. Picture Control System offers four fundamental setting options – Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome – for easy customization of image parameters.
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting lets photographers choose from various intensities – Auto, High, Normal, Low or OFF (Unchanged) – prior to shooting. Instead of employing the conventional compensation method of simply expanding dynamic range, localized tone control technology is utilized to ensure proper contrast and eliminate flat images with lost highlights and shadows.
AF system with high-density 51-point AF
The D700 incorporates a Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus sensor module featuring 51 AF points. Fifteen cross-type sensors located in the center enable subject detection with lens apertures as small as f/5.6. The functioning of the AF points is linked to the Scene Recognition System, to deliver superior subject detection and focus tracking performance. A single AF point can be selected from the 51 or 11 focus points. In Dynamic-area AF mode, you can select from either 9, 21 or 51 AF areas. The 51-point option offers 3D-Tracking mode, which automatically shifts the focus point to match the subject's movements. Auto-area AF mode gives greater priority to the subject's position when selecting AF points.
Choose from two Live View modes
Live View allows shooting while confirming the subject on the 3-inch, 920,000-dot color LCD monitor. In Handheld mode, which lets you recompose the frame prior to actual shooting, ordinary TTL phase-detection AF is activated, using all 51 AF points including 15 cross-type points. Tripod mode is designed for precise focus accuracy with still subjects and tripod stabilization. It enables focal-plane contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a specific area. Remote view, focusing and shooting can also be controlled from a PC (via connection or wireless) using optional Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 software.
DX cropping mode
The Nikon D700 lets you select from either FX format (36 x 24) or DX format (24 x 16). At the default setting of [Auto DX crop], the camera will automatically select DX format when a DX NIKKOR lens is attached.
High-definition, 3-inch VGA, TFT LCD monitor with wide viewing angle
The ultrahigh-definition [920,000-dot VGA (640 x 480)], 3-inch LCD monitor with tempered glass provides a 170° viewing angle. The large monitor is remarkably effective when confirming the focus with enlarged playback images. The wide viewing angle enables easy recomposing of the frame in Hand-held mode with Live View.
Viewfinder provides 95% frame coverage, 0.72x magnification in FX format
The viewfinder features an eye-level pentaprism with high refraction index and provides 95% frame coverage with 0.72x magnification. Fifty-one AF points and a framing grid are superimposed on the finder screen. The eyepoint is 18 mm (at –0.1 m-1), and the diopter can be adjusted within a range of –3 to +1 m-1.
Image Sensor Cleaning
Vibrations at four different resonant frequencies remove dust from the optical low-pass filter in front of the image sensor. This function is automatically activated each time the camera is turned on and off, and can also be activated on demand by the photographer.
Built-in flash with wireless commander function
With a guide number of approximately 17/56 (m/ft., ISO 200, 20°C/68°F) and 24mm lens coverage, the high-performance built-in flash enables i-TTL flash control that evaluates flash exposure with greater precision for exceptional results. Compatible with the Nikon Creative Lighting System, the built-in flash controls up to two groups of remote units as a master/commander in Advanced Wireless Lighting.
Engineered durability
A magnesium alloy is used for the exterior cover, rear body and mirror box to reduce weight and provide rugged durability. O-ring sealing where connections are made gives you valuable protection against dust and moisture. The shutter unit developed and manufactured by Nikon employs shutter blades made of a new material (a hybrid of carbon fiber and Kevlar). Tested on fully assembled cameras, the D700's shutter unit has been proven through 150,000 cycles under demanding conditions. The self-diagnostic shutter constantly monitors and maintains shutter precision.
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (option)
The optional Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10, which uses one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/4/3e or eight AA-size batteries, is equipped with a shutter-release button, AF-ON button, multi selector, and main- and sub-command dials. When attached, it enables high-speed continuous shooting of 12.1-megapixel images at a rate of up to 8 fps*. * When using EN-EL4a/4 or eight AA-size batteries.
Exclusive Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A (option)
The WT-4/4A supports both wired LAN (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) and wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g, 11a), and incorporates a thumbnail mode. A PC allows wireless connection of up to five cameras, for display of thumbnail images and downloading of selected images. Using Camera Control Pro 2 (option) and the Live View function, wireless remote view/control shooting is also possible.
Fine tuning for AF
The focal point in AF for the current CPU lenses can be fine-tuned and registered. A certain level of adjustment set for up to 12 lens types is applied when a lens of the same type is attached. When using a lens that has not been registered, the same level of adjustment can be applied.
Improved Function button feature
In addition to the exclusive Function button, this feature can be assigned to the Preview button and the AE/AF Lock button, for optimum flexibility. Furthermore, NEF copy recording together with JPEG image can be assigned to the Function button.
HDMI output (High-Definition TV) supported
The D700 complies with HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Ver. 1.3a for the transfer of global-standard video and audio signals. A Type C mini connector is provided.
Info display
Various shooting information is displayed on the LCD monitor, including shutter speed and aperture. Character color can be adjusted to match lighting conditions – black for light locations, white for dark locations. Auto switch mode can also be set.
My Menu
A variety of setting options can be customized under My Menu, then added to, deleted and reordered.
Electronic Virtual Horizon
Using a sensor incorporated in the body, the inclination of the camera is detected and displayed in the LCD monitor.
ViewNX/Nikon Transfer image-management software included in Software Suite CD-ROM
The ViewNX viewer application offers quick display of images; Nikon Transfer enables simple transfer of taken images to a computer.

Nikon Digital SLR Camera D700 Specifications:

Type
Single-lens reflex digital camera

Lens Mount
Nikon F bayonet mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

Picture Angle
Equivalent to angle produced by lens focal length(1.5 times when DX format is selected)

Effective Pixels
12.1 million

Image Sensor
CMOS sensor, 36.0 x 23.9 mm; Nikon FX format

Total Pixels
12.87 million

Dust-Reduction System
Image sensor self-cleaning function, Image Dust Off reference data acquisition (Capture NX 2 required)

Image size (pixels)
FX format (36 x 24): 4,256 x 2,832 [L], 3,184 x 2,120 [M], 2,128 x 1,416 [S] DX format (24 x 16): 2,784 x 1,848 [L], 2,080 x 1,384 [M], 1,392 x 920 [S]

File Format
• NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed• TIFF (RGB)• JPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression ([Size priority]); [Optimal quality] compression available• NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats

Picture Control System
Four setting options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome; each option can be adjusted

Storage Media
CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)

File System
Compliant with DCF 2.0, DPOF, Exif 2.21, Pictbridge

Viewfinder

SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism

Diopter Adjustment
-3 to +1 m-1

Eyepoint
18 mm (-1.0 m-1)

Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte VI screen with superimposed AF points and framing grid lines

Frame Coverage
Approx. 95% (vertical/horizontal)

Magnification
Approx. 0.72x (50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)

Reflex Mirror
Quick-return type

Depth-of-field Preview
When CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or value selected by camera (P and S modes)

Lens Aperture
Instant-return type, with depth-of-field preview button

Compatible Lenses
• DX AF Nikkor: All functions supported • Type G or D AF Nikkor: All functions supported (PC Micro-Nikkor does not support some functions). IX Nikkor lenses not supported. • Other AF Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering II. Lenses for F3AF not supported. • AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus and 3D Color Matrix Metering II • Non-CPU AI Nikkor: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

Shutter Type
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter

Shutter Speed
1/8,000 to 30 s in steps of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV, Bulb, X250

Flash Sync Speed
X = 1/250 s; synchronizes with shutter at 1/320 s or slower (flash range drops at speeds between 1/250 and 1/320 s)

Release Modes
1) Single-frame [S] mode2) Continuous Low-speed [CL] mode3) Continuous High-speed [CH] mode4) Live View [LV] mode5) Self-timer [mark] mode6) Mirror-up [Mup] mode

Continuous Shooting Speed

With Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e: 1-5 frames per second in [CL] mode, 5 fps in [CH] modeWith Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 with batteries other than Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e or AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5: 1-7 frames per second in [CL] mode, 8 fps in [CH] mode

Self-timer
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s

Metering
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor

Metering System
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)

2) Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 12-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame

3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

Metering Range
1) 0 to 20 EV (Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering)2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot Metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, at 20°C/68°F)

Exposure Meter Coupling
Combined CPU and AI

Exposure Modes
1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S)3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A)4) Manual (M)

Exposure Compensation
±5 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
Exposure Lock
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
Exposure Bracketing
Exposure and/or flash bracketing (2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV)

Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 6400 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 (ISO 100 equivalent) EV below ISO 200, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent), or 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) EV over ISO 6400

Active D-Lighting
Can be selected from [Auto], [High], [Normal], or [Low]

Autofocus
TTL phase-detection AF, 51 focus points (15 cross-sensors) by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX autofocus module; Detection: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F); AF fine tuning possible; AF-assist illuminator (range approx. 0.5-3 m/1.6-9.8 ft.)

Lens Servo
1) Autofocus: Single-servo AF (S); Continuous-servo AF (C); Focus Tracking automatically activated according to subject status2) Manual focus (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus Point

Single AF point can be selected from 51 or 11 focus points

AF-Area Mode
1) Single-point AF2) Dynamic-area AF [number of AF points: 9, 21, 51, 51 (3D-Tracking)]3) Auto-area AF

Built-in Flash
Manual pop-up type; guide number of 17/56 (ISO 200, m/ft., 20°C/68°F) or 12/39 (ISO 100, m/ft., 20°C/68°F)

Flash Control
1) TTL flash control with 1,005-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill-flash available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400 2) Auto aperture (AA): Available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens3) Non-TTL auto (A): Available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s4) Distance-priority manual (GN): Available with SB-900, 800

Flash Sync Modes
1) Front-curtain sync (normal)

2) Slow sync

3) Rear-curtain sync

4) Red-eye reduction

5) Red-eye reduction with slow sync

Flash Compensation
-3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV

Flash-ready Indicator
Lights when Speedlight such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-400, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, or SB-50DX is fully charged; blinks after flash is fired at full output

Accessory Shoe
Standard ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with safety lock
Sync Terminal
ISO 519 standard terminal

Nikon Creative Lighting System
With Speedlights such as SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-R200, or SU-800 (commander only), supports Advanced Wireless Lighting, Auto FP High-Speed Sync, Flash Color Information Communication, modeling flash and FV lock; built-in flash can be used as a commander

White Balance
• Auto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor); • Seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; white balance bracketing: 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3

Live View Modes
Hand-held mode: TTL phase-detection AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors) Tripod mode: Contrast-detect AF on a desired point within a specific area

LCD Monitor
3-in., approx. 920,000-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Playback Function
Full-frame and thumbnail (4 or 9 images) playback with playback zoom, slide show, histogram display, highlight display, auto image rotation, and image comment (up to 36 characters)

USB
Hi-Speed USB

Video Output
NTSC or PAL; simultaneous playback from both the video output and on the LCD monitor available

HDMI
Output Supports HDMI version 1.3a; Type C mini connector is provided; simultaneous playback from both the HDMI output terminal and on the LCD monitor not available

Ten-pin Terminal
1) GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional) 2) Remote control: via Ten-pin terminal

Supported Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Battery
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e

Battery Pack
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10 (optional) with one Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EN-EL4 (battery chamber cover BL-3 required) or EN-EL3e, or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese (ZR6) batteries

AC Adapter
AC Adapter EH-5a/EH-5 (optional)

Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO 1222)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 147 x 123 x 77 mm/5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in.

Weight
Approx. 995 g/2.19 lb. without battery, memory card, body cap or LCD monitor cover

Temperature
0-40°C/32-104°F

Humidity
Under 85% (no condensation)

Supplied Accessories*
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Camera Strap AN-D700, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, LCD Monitor Cover BM-9, Software Suite CD-ROM *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area

Main Optional Accessories
Wireless Transmitter WT-4/4A, Magnifying Eyepiece DK-17M, AC Adapter EH-5a, Capture NX 2 Software, Camera Control Pro 2 Software, Image Authentication Software

Gig's Nikon D300

2009-01-29T11:56:00.000-08:00

Body material
Magnesium alloy

Sensor
• 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor• DX format• RGB Color Filter Array• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) • 13.1 million total pixels • 12.3 million effective pixels • 3:2 aspect ratio

Image processor
Nikon EXPEED

A/D conversion
14 bit

Image sizes
• 4288 x 2848 [L; 12.2 MP] • 3216 x 2136 [M; 6.9 MP]• 2144 x 1424 [S; 3.1 MP]

File formats
• NEF (12-bit or 14-bit , compressed or lossless compressed RAW)

• NEF + JPEG• TIFF • JPEG (EXIF 2.21)

NEF compression
• Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Lossless compressed): approx. 60-80%

• Compressed 12/14-bit NEF (RAW, Compressed): approx. 45-60%

Lens mount
• Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts

• 1.5x field of view crop

Usable lenses
• DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible

• D-/G-type AF NIKKOR (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses): All functions possible (excluding PC Micro- NIKKOR) • AF NIKKOR other than D-/G-type (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible

• AI-P NIKKOR: All functions except Autofocus, 3D-Color Matrix Metering II possible

• Non-CPU AI NIKKOR: Can be used in exposure modes A and M; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster; Color Matrix Metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data

Dust reduction
• Self-cleaning sensor unit ('Clean image sensor')

• Image dust-off data acquisition (Capture NX required)

Auto Focus
• 51 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)

• Multi-CAM 3500DX

• AF working range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, normal temperature)• Contrast Detect in Live View (Tripod) mode

Lens Servo
• Single Servo AF [S]

• Continuous Servo AF [C]

• Manual focus [M]

• Focus Tracking automatically activated by subject's status in [S] or [C] AF

Focus Point
• Single point from 51 or 11 focus points• Liveview (Tripod mode): Contrast AF on a desired point anywhere within frame

AF Area Mode
• Single point AF

• Dynamic Area AF [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)]

• Automatic-area AF

Focus Lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

AF assist
Yes, lamp

Exposure modes
• Program Auto [P] with flexible program

• Shutter-Priority Auto [S]

• Aperture-Priority Auto [A]

• Manual [M]

Metering
TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1005-pixel RGB sensor

• 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed)

• Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13 mm dia. circle in center of frame or weighting based on average of entire frame (8 mm circle when non-CPU lens is used)

• Spot: Meters approx. 3 mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)

Metering range
• 3D Color Matrix Metering: 0 to 20 EV

• Center-Weighted Metering: 0 to 20 EV

• Spot Metering: 2 to 20 EV

• At normal temperature (20°C/68°F), ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens

Meter coupling
CPU and AI

Exposure lock
Locked using AE-L/AF-L button

Exposure bracketing
• 2 to 9 frames

• 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps

Exposure compen.
• +/-5.0 EV

• 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps

Sensitivity
• Default: ISO 200 - 3200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps

• Boost: 100 - 6400 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps

Shutter
• Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter

• 30 to 1/8000 sec (1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps)

• Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec (up to 1/320 sec with reduced GN)

• Bulb

DOF Preview
• Stop-down lens aperture by pressing button• Activates modelling flash

White balance
• Auto (1005-pixel CCD, image sensor)

• Presets (seven) with fine tuning

• Manual presets (four)

• Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps)

• White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames, 10,20,30 MIRED steps)

Picture Control
• Standard• Neutral• Vivid• Monochrome

Image parameters
• Sharpening: Auto, 7 levels • Contrast: Auto, 5 levels, Custom tone curve • Brightness: 3 levels • Saturation: Auto, 5 levels • Hue: 5 levels

Color space
• sRGB (Standard and Vivid modes) • Adobe RGB (Neutral mode)

Viewfinder
• Optical-type fixed eye-level pentaprism

• Built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1m-1)

• Eyepoint: 19.5 mm (at -1.0m-1)

• Frame coverage 100%

• Viewfinder magnification approx 0.94x with 50 mm f/1.4 lens

Focusing screen
• B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen II

• Superimposed focus brackets

• On-demand grid lines

LCD monitor *
• 3.0 " TFT LCD

• 922,000 pixels

• 170° viewing angle

• Brightness adjustment

LCD Liveview *
• Handheld mode: TLL phase-difference AF with 51 focus areas (15 cross-type sensors)

• Tripod mode: focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area

Shooting modes
• Single frame

• Continuous Low [CL]

• Continuous High [CH]

• Liveview [LV]

• Self-Timer (programmable)

• Mirror-up mode

Continuous shooting
• With built-in battery: up to 6 fps

• With AC adapter or MB-D10 pack and batteries other than EN-EL3e: up to 8 fps

Continuous buffer
• JPEG Large/Normal: 100 shots (at 6 fps)

• RAW: no data yet

Self-timer
• 2 to 20 sec custom

Flash control
• TTL: TTL flash control by 1,005-pixel RGB sensor.

• Built-in Speedlight, SB-800, SB-600 or SB-400: i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL flash

• AA (Auto Aperture-type) flash: Available with SB-800 used with CPU lens

• Non-TTL Auto: Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 28, 27, and 22S

• Range-priority manual flash; available with SB-800

Flash Sync Mode
• Front-curtain Sync (normal)

• Red-Eye Reduction

• Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync

• Slow Sync

• Rear-curtain Sync

Built-in Speedlight
• Manual pop-up with button release

• Guide number (ISO 200, m) approx 17 (manual 18)

• Guide number (ISO 100, m) approx 12 (manual 13)

Flash Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

Flash Sync Terminal
ISO 519 standard terminal, lock screw provided

Flash compensation
• -3 to +1 EV

• 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps

Orientation sensor
Tags images with camera orientation

Playback mode
• Full frame• Thumbnail (4 or 9 images)• One-touch zoom• Slideshow• RGB histogram• Shooting data • Highlight point• Auto image rotation

Languages
• Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)• Dutch• English• Finnish• French• German• Italian• Japanese• Korean• Polish• Portuguese• Russian• Spanish• Swedish

Custom functions
48 custom functions

Connectivity
• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Mini-B connector

• HDMI video out (version 1.3a, Type A connector) • Remote control 10-pin terminal

• PC Sync flash terminal 10-pin terminal

• GPS: NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01 and 3.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable and GPS Cable MC-35 (optional)

• Remote control: via 10-pin terminal

Communications
FTP and PTP/IP file transfer with optional Wireless Transmitter WT-3 (IEEE 802.11 b/g)

Storage
• Compact Flash Type I or II

• UDMA, Microdrive and FAT32 supported

• 36 characters of text can be input and stored in EXIF header

Power
• Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh)

• Included battery charger MH-18a

• Optional AC adapter EH-5a

• Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip

Vertical grip
• Optional MB-D10 battery pack / vertical grip

• One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a, EN-EL4 or EN-EL3e or eight R6/AA-size alkaline (LR6), Ni-MH (HR6), lithium (FR6) batteries, or nickel-manganese ZR6 batteries

Battery monitoring
The LCD monitor on the camera back displays the following informationabout the EN-EL3e battery:

• Remaining charge (%)

• No. of shots taken since last charge

• Battery life (5 stages)

Dimensions
147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in)

Weight (no batt)
825 g (1.82 lb)

Box contents
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D100, Strap AN-D300, LCD monitor cover BM-8, Body cap, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Rubber Eyecup DK-23, Software Suite CD-ROM

*Review:The Nikon D300 is a far greater step forward than its specs would suggest. The D3 also shares these advances.
D200 is history. If you shoot as much as I do, the D300 is worth it without any reservations. If you don't already own a D200, just get the D300 and forget the D200.
If you already have a D200 and are on a budget, don't try the D300, because you're going to want one. Images from the D300, as I shoot it anyway, have significantly more vibrant color and far better control of highlights and shadows.
Sports shooters will love the D300's MB-D10 grip, good for 8 FPS.
The D3 is great, but looks about the same shot at reasonable ISO and with reasonable lenses. The reason to get a D3 is if you want to shoot 14mm-equivalent lenses or shoot at ISO 6,400 and get sharp results, or to shoot at 9 FPS.
I would suggest that serious photographers with D200s trash them in favor of the D300. For normal people, The Nikon D40 is still the first camera I grab for vacations and family photos for its far lighter weight

Gig's Nikon D90 NEW

2009-01-29T11:04:00.000-08:00

Key Features :
Newly designed Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with wide ISO sensitivity range with low noise
EXPEED for smooth tones, rich colors and fine details
Innovative D-SLR movie function: D-Movie
Scene Recognition System integrated with Face Detection System
Easy-to-use Live View mode
Picture Control System: Customize the visual style of your images
Active D-Lighting for smooth tone reproduction in high-contrast lighting
Versatile practical 11-point AF system
Bright pentaprism viewfinder featuring frame coverage of approx. 96%
Advanced Scene Modes for superior image quality
Extensive palette of in-camera Retouch Menus
Engineered for precision and durability

Specifications :
Type of Camera
Single-lens reflex digital camera

Effective Pixels
12.3 million

Image Sensor
Nikon DX format (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS sensor

Image Size (Pixels)
4,288 x 2,848 [L], 3,216 x 2,136 [M], 2,144 x 1,424 [S]; D-movie: 1240 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps, 320 x 216 / 24fps

Sensitivity
ISO 200 to 3,200 in steps of 1/3 EV, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.5, HI-0.7, HI-1 (ISO 6400); sensitivity decreases approx. LO-0.3, LO-0.5, LO-0.7 and LO-1 (ISO 100)

File Format
NEF (12 bit compressed RAW); JPEG (Baseline-compliant); AVI (Motion JPEG compression format with monaural sound)

Storage Media

SD memory card (SDHC compliant)

Shooting Modes
1) Single frame shooting mode, 2) Continous low shooting mode, 3) Continous high shooting mode, 4) Self-timer mode, 5) Delay remote mode, 6) Quick-response remote mode 7) D-Movie

White Balance
Auto (TTL white-balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 12 manual modes with fine-tuning; color temperature setting; preset white balance; white balance bracketing

LCD Monitor
3.0", 920,000-dot low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD, allows up to 170-degree wide viewing angle

Playback Function
1) Full frame,

2) Thumbnail (4, 9, 72 and calendar),

3) Magnifying playback,

4) movie playback,

5) Pictmotion,

6) Slide show,

7) Histogram indication,

8) Highlights point display,

9) Auto image rotation,

10) Image comment

Delete Function
1) Card format,

2) All frames delete,

3) Selected frames delete

Interface
USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and MTP/PTP selectable, GP-1 (GPS Unit)

Picture Angle (in 35mm [135] format equivalent)
Approx. 1.5x lens focal length

Viewfinder
Fixed eye-level pentaprism; built-in diopter adjustment (-2 to +1 m-1)

Focusing Screen
Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II screen

Viewfinder Frame Coverage/Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1)
Approx. 96%/ Approx. 0.94x

Autofocus
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus module with AF-assist (range approx. 0.5-3m/1ft 8 in. - 9ft 10 in.); Detection range: -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100 at (ISO 100 at 20°C/68°F)

Focus Modes
1) Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continous-servo AF (AF-C); Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), 2) Manual focus (M) can be selected from 11 focus area

Exposure Metering System
1) 3D-Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses) performed by 420-segment RGB sensor, 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8 or 10mm circle in center of frame, 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (approx. 2% of frame) centered on active focus area

Exposure Metering Range (at normal temperature [68°F/20°C], ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)
1) 0 to 20 EV (3D-Color Matrix or Center-weighted metering),

2) 2 to 20 EV (Spot metering)

Exposure Control
1) Digital Vari-Program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait),

2) Programmed Auto [P],

3) Shutter-Priority Auto [S],

4) Aperture Priority Auto [A],

5) Manual [M]

Auto Exposure Bracketing
2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 steps to (+-) 1.0 EV

Maximum Shutter
1/4000

Minimum Shutter
30

Shutter
Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter, 30 to 1/4000sec in steps of 1/3 EV plus bulb

Sync Contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at up to 1/200 sec

Flash Control
1)TTL flash control with 420-pixel RGB sensor; i-TTL balanced fill-flash and standard i-TTL fill flash available with SB-900, 800, 600 or 400,

2) Auto aperture available with SB-900, 800 and CPU lens

3) Non-TTL auto available with SB-900, 800, 28, 27 or 22s

4) Range-priority manual available with SB-900, 800.

Flash Sync Modes
1) Auto, 2) Fill-in flash, 3) Red-eye reduction, 4) Red-eye reduction with Slow sync, 5) Slow sync, 6) Rear-curtain sync, 7) Off

Self-Timer
Electronically controlled timer with duration of 2, 5, 10 or 20 s.

Depth of Field Preview Button
Yes

Remote Control
Via Wireless Remote Control ML-L3 (optional)
GPS
via GP-1 GPS Unit (optional)

Supported Languages
Total of 17 languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Power Requirements
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, AC Adapter EH-5a (optional)

Battery Life (on a fully charged battery)
Approx 1,000 shots

Tripod Socket
1/4 in. (ISO1222)

Dimensions
Approx. 132 x 103 x 77mm

Weight (without battery, memory card or body cap)
Approx. 620g

Supplied Accessories (may differ by country or area)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3e, Quick Charger MH-18a, USB Cable UC-E4, Video Cable EG-D2, Camera Strap AN-DC1, Body Cap BF-1A, Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1, LCD Monitor Cover BM-10, Software Suite CD-ROM

Other Features
Retouch menu, Info Display on LCD monitor, Intergrated Dust Reductions System, Live view (with face-priority AF), D-Movie

*Review:The Nikon D90 is a fantastic camera. It's Nikon's newest and best DX format DSLR. I prefer it to the old D300, which costs almost twice as much. That's the way it goes with digital cameras: new is almost always better, even for much less cost. The D90 has identical, or slightly better technical image quality than the D300, the exact same rear LCD, and adds several very useful ergonomic features for faster handling compared to the D300. These handling improvements will let you react faster to conditions, meaning you're more likely to get better pictures by being better prepared.
If you're considering a D300, forget it. Get the D90 instead.
The Nikon D90 is Nikon's newest and smartest DSLR. It has the same or better technical image quality as the D300 that costs much more, and it handles better and it makes movies, too!
The D90 is newer and better than the D300, for a fraction of the price, so long as you prefer the D90's lighter plastic body. Let's be honest: I've used my plastic D40 for years and it still works like new, so I don't see any reason to pay more for a D300's metal body unless you're shooting sports all day. All these cameras have metal lens mounts and are built to very high standards.

Gig's Nikon D60

2009-01-29T10:05:00.000-08:00

Body Color
Black

Color space
• IIIa (sRGB - more green for colourful landscapes) default • Ia (sRGB)• II (Adobe RGB)

Sensor
• 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor • Nikon DX format (1.5x FOV crop) • 10.2 million effective pixels• 10.8 million total pixels • RGB Color Filter Array• 12-bit A/D converter

Anti-dust measures
• Image sensor cleaning system*• Airflow control system*• Image dust off from reference frame (using optional Capture NX software)

Image sizes
• 3872 x 2592 (Large, 10.0 MP)• 2896 x 1944 (Medium, 5.6 MP) • 1936 x 1296 (Small, 2.5 MP)

Image quality
• NEF (12-bit compressed RAW)• JPEG fine (1:4)• JPEG normal (1:8)• JPEG basic (1:16)• NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic

Lens mount
Nikon F mount (with AF contacts)

Auto Focus
• Three area TTL phase detection• Nikon Multi-CAM530 autofocus module• Only with AF-S or AF-I lenses • Detection range: EV -1 to +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature)

Lens servo
• Single-servo AF (AF-S)• Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)• Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A)• Manual focus (M)

AF Area mode
• Single Area AF• Dynamic Area AF• Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF

Focus tracking
Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF

Focus area
One of three areas can be selected

Focus lock
Focus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) or by pressing AE-L/AF-L button

AF Assist
White light lamp

Exposure mode
• Digital Vari-program- Auto- Flash off- Portrait- Landscape- Child- Sports- Close up- Night portrait• Programmed auto (P) with flexible program• Shutter-priority auto (S)• Aperture priority auto (A)• Manual (M)

Metering
TTL full-aperture exposure metering system• 3D color matrix metering II • 420 segment RGB sensor • Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to a 8mm circle in center of frame • Spot: Meters 3.5 mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area

Metering range
• EV 0 to 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)• EV 2 to 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20 °C)

Meter coupling
CPU coupling

Exposure compen.
• +/- 5.0 EV• 1/3 EV steps

AE Lock
Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

AE Bracketing
None

Sensitivity
• Auto• ISO 100• ISO 200• ISO 400• ISO 800• ISO 1600• ISO 3200 equiv. (HI 1)

Auto ISO options
• On/Off• Maximum ISO (200, 400, 800 or 1600)• Minimum shutter speed (1 to 1/125 sec)

Shutter
• Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter• 30 to 1/4000 sec (1/3 EV steps) • Flash X-Sync: up to 1/200 sec• Bulb

White balance
• Auto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor)• Six manual modes with fine-tuningo Incandescento Fluorescento Direct sunlighto Flasho Cloudyo Shade• Preset white balance (immediate or from photo)

WB fine tuning
Yes

Image parameters
• Preset modes: Normal, Softer, Vivid, More Vivid, Portrait, B&W • Sharpening: Auto, 6 levels • Tone: Auto, 5 levels, Custom curve • Color mode: Ia (sRGB), II (Adobe RGB), IIIa (sRGB) • Saturation: Auto, 3 levels• Hue: -9° to +9°

Viewfinder
• Optical fixed eye-level• Penta-mirror type • Built-in diopter adjustment (-1.7 to +0.5 m-1)• Eyepoint: 18 mm (at -1.0 m-1)• Frame coverage 95% (approx.) • Viewfinder magnification approx. 0.8x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1• Focusing screen: Type B BriteView clear matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets

Viewfinder information
Focus indications, AE/FV lock indicator, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure mode, Flash output level compensation, Exposure compensation, Number of remaining exposures, Flash-ready indicator

LCD monitor
• 2.5" TFT LCD• 230,000 pixel• Features automatic defeat via Eye Sensor*

Built-in flash
• Auto pop-up in Auto, Vari-program modes• Manual pop-up in P, S, A or M modes• Guide number approx. 12 at ISO 100

Sync contact
X-contact only; flash synchronization at shutter speeds of up to 1/200 sec

Flash control
• TTL flash control by 420-segment RGB sensor. i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR and standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR available when CPU lens is used with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600• Auto aperture with SB-800 and CPU lenses• Non-TTL auto with SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27 and 22s• Range-priority manual with SB-800

Flash mode
• Auto, Portrait, Child, Close-up: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction; fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight• Night portrait: Auto, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction; slow sync and slow sync with red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight• Landscape, Sports: Fill-flash and red-eye reduction available with optional Speedlight• P, A modes: Fill flash, rear-curtain with slow sync, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction• S, M modes: Fill flash, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction

Flash compensation
• -3 to +1 EV• 1/3 steps

Nikon Creative Lighting system
Supported with built-in flash, SB-400, SB-800, and SB-600; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-800 or SU-800 as Commander.

Shooting modes
• Single frame shooting (S) mode• Continuous shooting (C) mode: approx. 3.0 frames per second (slower with NR) • Self-timer/remote control mode.

Continuous buffer
• JPEG: Limited only by storage• RAW: Approx. 9 frames (shooting continues at a slower rate)

Self-timer
• 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec

Remote control
• Remote Control ML-L3 (optional, Infrared) • Camera Control Pro software (optional)

Text input
Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in EXIF header

Playback functions
• Full frame• Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)• Zoom (magnified) • Slideshow• Histogram indication• Shooting data• Highlight point display• Auto image rotation• Stop-motion movies created with D60*

Orientation sensor
Yes (Rotates user interface when using camera in portrait orientation)*

Storage
• Secure Digital / Secure Digital HC • FAT / FAT32• Supports firmware update via SD card

Video output
NTSC or PAL selectable

Connectivity
• USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) • Mass storage / PTP selectable• Video out• DC-IN (optional AC adapter and adapter connector)

Languages
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Power
Lithium-Ion battery pack EN-EL9 (7.4 V, 1000 mAh)

Working environment
• 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)• Less than 85% humidity

Dimensions
126 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)

Weight (no batt)

471 g (1.0 lb)

Weight (inc. batt)
522 g (1.2 lb)

Supplied accessories
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, Quick Charger MH-23, USB Cable UC-E4, PictureProject, Rubber Eyecup DK-16, Camera Strap, Body Cap BF-1A, Eyepiece Cap DK-5, Accessory Shoe Cap BS-1

* ReviewThe Nikon D60 is a replacement for the almost identical D40x.
Personally I prefer Nikon's least expensive D40 over the D60 or D40x. The D60, D40x and D40 are actually exactly the same cameras, differering only slightly in their internal electronics, but differing greatly in their prices.
THe D60 is actually a D40 body with a few more card-clogging pixels, a VR lens and adaptive dynamic range, but a slower maximum shutter speed with flash.
The D60 is less sensitive to light then the D40 (its default ISO is only ISO 100 compared to the D40's default ISO of 200). Its less sensitive to light because the pixels have to be made smaller to cram more of them into the same-sized sensor. Smaller pixels collect fewer photons than larger pixels. Since the D60 is half as light sensitive, the D60 has to use twice as long a shutter speed or a larger aperture, which makes it more likely to make a blurry picture than the D40. The choose is yours...

Gig's Nikon D40

2009-01-26T11:10:00.000-08:00

Specifications
Effective pixels
6.1 million

Image sensor
RGB CCD, 23.7 x 15.6 mm, 6.24 million total pixels: total pixels

Image size
L (3,008 x 2,000) / M (2,256 x 1,496) / S (1,504 x 1,000)

Sensitivity
200 to 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV with additional setting one step over 1600

Storage media
SD memory card, SDHC compliant

LCD monitor
2.5-in., 230,000-dot, low-temp. polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment

Exposure metering
3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted and Spot Metering

Exposure modes
Digital Vari-program (Auto, Auto [Flash Off], Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait), Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program; Shutter-Priority Auto [S]; Aperture-Priority Auto [A]; Manual [M]

Interface
USB 2.0 (High-speed): Mass Storage and PTP selectable

Power source
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9, charging voltage (Quick Charger MH-23), 7.4V DC, AC Adapter EH-5 (available separately; requires optional AC Adapter Connector EP-5)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0 x 3.7x 2.5 in.)

Weight
Approx. 475g (1lb. 1oz.) without battery, memory card or body cap

*Recommendations
The D40 is the smallest and lightest Nikon DSLR ever. It has exactly the same technical image quality of the D70s and D50, but with a lot less weight and a much better screen which means a lot more fun.
I owe you a detailed D40 / D50 / D70 comparison, but those details aren't as important as these basics. The D70 and D70s are so close that I'm referring to both of them when I say D70 below.
I prefer D40 over D70 and the D50. I grab D40 instead of grabbing D70 every time. Heck, The D40 is so much fun and so light I rarely grab my D80 or D200 either, unless I'm doing something really serious. I'd suggest getting a D40.
The D40/D50/D70 all have exactly same technical picture quality, and any differences in frame rates are only detectable with a stopwatch.

*I prefer D40 over D70 (and likewise the D70s and D50) because:
1.) D40 has the best, biggest, brightest LCD of any of these. I don't know about you, but I check my LCD all the time, and the ability to see what I'm doing has a huge impact on my ability to make great photos. The D70 and D50 have smaller, dimmer screens.
2.) The D40 has an excellent secret RGB color histogram. I use this color histogram to check my precise exposure almost for every shot. The D70 and D50 only have less-than-useless single histograms, useful only for B/W and dangerously misleading in color.
I can get to the hidden color histogram of the D40 more easily than the useless single (yellow) histogram by pressing the OK button a few times when an image is displayed! Nikon couldn't have done it better if they tried - they effectively dedicated a button to the critical RGB histogram!
3.) D40 lets me turn off the majority of menu items I don't use, so each menu is now only one page of relevant adjustments. This makes my every other Nikon seem primitive by comparison, with menus littered with things I only set once when I buy a camera. (The D40 still makes it easy to get to these when you want.)
4.) The D40 allows white-balance fine tuning as does the D70. The D50 doesn't allow this, which is my biggest complaint with the D50 and why I never bought one (as well as the fact that I already had a D70). Most people wouldn't care.
5.) ISO 3,200 is only available in the D40.

*Lens Suggestions
You're going to get the 18-55mm with the D40, which is great because it's a great lens. It ought to be all most people ever need. If you want a tele lens, try the new inexpensive and lightweight 55-200mm VR. It's perfectly matched to the D40.
I love 18-200mm VR, but it costs three or four times as much as the 55-200mm VR. The biggest reason to get the 18-200mm VR instead of the 55-200mm VR is not to have to swap lenses to get from one end of the range to the other, or to have instant manual focus override. Optically they ought to be the same and the 18-200mm VR weighs more than either of the others. Any of these are great choices.

Gig's Canon EOS 1Ds mark III

2009-01-25T12:29:00.000-08:00

Body material
Magnesium Alloy

Sensor
• 36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor• Full 35 mm size frame• RGB Color Filter Array• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit) • 21.9 million total pixels• 21.1 million effective pixels• 6.4 µm pixel pitch • 3:2 aspect ratio

Image processor
Dual DIGIC III

A/D conversion
14 bit

Image sizes (JPEG)
• 5616 x 3744 (L; 21.0 MP)• 4992 x 3328 (M1; 16.6 MP)• 4080 x 2720 (M2; 11.0 MP)• 2784 x 1856 (S; 5.2 MP)

Image sizes (RAW)
• 5616 x 3744 (RAW; 21.0 MP)• 2784 x 1856 (sRAW; 5.2 MP)

File formats
• RAW (.CR2; 14-bit)• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal • RAW + JPEG (separate files)

File sizes (approx.)
• JPEG L: 6.4 MB• JPEG M1: 5.2 MB• JPEG M2: 3.9 MB• JPEG S: 2.2 MB• RAW: 25.0 MB• sRAW: 14.5 MB

JPEG quality options
Each JPEG size (L, M1, M2, S) can be set to a quality level of 1 to 10 (1 high compression, low quality - 10 low compression, high quality)

Lenses
• No field of view crop (1.0x)

Auto focus
• 45-point TTL• 19 cross-type points, require F2.8 or faster lenss • Center cross-type point requires F4.0 or faster lens • 26 assist points, require F5.6 or faster lens • TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor• AF working range: -1.0 to 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)

Focus modes
• One shot AF• AI Servo AF• Manual focus

AF point selection
• Auto• Manual (all 19 or inner 9 / outer 9)

AF assist
External Speedlite only

Exposure modes
• Program• Aperture-priority• Shutter-priority• Manual• Bulb

Metering
• 63 zone metering linked to 19 AF points • Metering range: 0 - 20 EV• Modes: Center, Linked to AF point, Multi-spot (up to 8 readings)

Metering modes
• Evaluative (63 zone linked to active AF point) • Center-weighted average• Partial (8.5% of picture area)• Spot metering (2.4% of picture area)

AE lock
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering• Manual: AE lock button
• +/- 3.0 EV• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Exposure bracketing
• 2, 3, 5 or 7 shots• +/- 3.0 EV• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Sensitivity
• ISO 100 - 1600• 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • ISO 50 (Enhanced L))• ISO 3200 (Enhanced H)

Shutter
• Focal-plane shutter• 300,000 exposure durability • 30 - 1/8000 sec• 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0 EV increments• Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec• Bulb

Aperture values
• F1.0 - F91• 0.3, 0.5 or 1.0 EV increments • Actual aperture range depends on lens usedd

Noise reduction
• Long exposure (1 sec or longer)• Optional for High ISO (default Off)

White balance
• Auto• Daylight• Shade• Cloudy• Tungsten• Fluorescent• Flash• Custom (up to 5 can be stored) • Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)• Personal WB (up to 5 can be preset in software)

WB bracketing
• +/-3 levels• 3 images• Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias
WB shift
• Blue (-9) To Amber (+9)• Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)

Picture style
• Standard• Portrait• Landscape• Neutral• Faithful• Monochrome• User def. 1 • User def. 2• User def. 3

Custom image parameters
• Sharpness: 0 to 7• Contrast: -4 to +4• Saturation: -4 to +4• Color tone: -4 to +4• B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G• B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G

Color space
• Adobe RGB

Viewfinder
• Eye-level pentaprism• 100% frame coveragee• Magnification: 0.76x • Eyepoint: 20 mm• Dioptric adjustment: -3 to +1 diopter• Precision matte screen Ee-C IV (interchangeable) • Eye-piece shutter available via lever

Mirror
• Quick-return half mirror (transmission:reflection ratio 37:63)• Mirror lock-up (once or multiple exposures)

Viewfinder info
• AF points• Focus confirmation light• Metering mode• ISO sensitivity • Shutter speed• Aperture• Manual exposure• AE Lock• Exposure compensation amount• AEB level• Spot metering circle • Flash ready• Red-eye reduction lamp on• High-speed sync• FE Lock• Flash compensation amount• Warnings• Maximum burst for continuous shooting• Buffer space

Record review
• Off• On (histogram via INFO button)• Display mode same as last used Play mode • 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold

Playback modes
1. Single image with exposure, file number, storage slot

2. As 1 but also image count and quality

3. Detailed exposure information, thumbnail and luminance histogram

4. Less detailed exposure info., thumbnail, luminance and RGB histograms

Playback features
• Optional blinking highlight alert• Optional AF point display• Magnified view (up to 10x)• 2x2 or 3x3 thumbnail index• Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images / by screen, date or folder) • Delete / Protect• Record audio clip up to 30 seconds

Flash
• No built-in flash unit• E-TTL II auto flash / metered manual • Flash compensation +/-3.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments• X-Sync: 1/250 sec• High-speed flash with EX-series speedlites up to 1/8000 sec • Hot-shoe & PC Terminal

Drive modes
• Single• Silent (single frame) • High-speed continuous: 5 fps * (adjustable 5 - 2 fps) • Low-speed continuous: 3 fps * (adjustable 4 - 1 fps) • Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec (3 sec with mirror lock-up)

Burst buffer
• Large/Fine JPEG: 56 frames• RAW: 12 frames• RAW+JPEG: 10 frames

Orientation sensor
Yes

Auto rotation
• On (recorded and LCD display)• On (recorded only) • Off

Custom functions
57 custom functions in 4 groups
My Menu
Up to six menu options can be customized

Menu languages
• English• German• French• Dutch• Danish• Portuguese • Finnish• Italian• Norwegian• Swedish• Spanish• Greek• Russian • Polish • Simplified Chinese• Traditional Chinese• Korean• Japanese

Wireless
Via WFT-E2/E2A (optional)

Connectivity
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • Video out• N3 type wired remote control• PC Sync flash terminal

Storage
• Compact Flash Type I or II (supports UDMA) • SD card slot (supports SD/SDHC) • External USB hard drives (requires WFT-E2/E2A) • Canon Original Data Security Kit supported ("Original Image Data")

Storage options
• Record to one memory card• Record same image to both CF and SD cards (backup)• Record RAW image to CF and JPEG to SD card• Overflow (once one card becomes full camera uses next card)• Copy from one card to another

Power
• Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)• AC adapter

Power information
• Current power source• Remaining capacity• Current shutter count on this battery charge• Recharge performance

Dimensions
150 x 160 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in)
1205 g (2.7 lb)

LCD monitor
• 3.0" TFT LCD• 230,000 pixels• 7 brightness levels

LCD Live view
• 100% frame coverage• Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor• Best view or exposure simulation • Grid optional (thirds)• Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point) • Aspect ratio masking for 6:6, 3:4, 4:5, 6:7, 10:12 and 5:7• Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT)• Manual focus only

Gig's Canon EOS 1D mark III

2009-01-20T12:40:00.000-08:00

Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera

Recording media
Type I or II CF card, SD memory card* MicroDrive, 2GB or higher capacity* With Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 attached, recording possible with USB external media

Image sensor size
28.1 x 18.7 mm

Compatible lenses
Canon EF lenses (except EF-S lenses)(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.3 times the lens focal length)

Lens mount
Canon EF mount

Imaging Element
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor

Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixelsTotal pixels: Approx. 10.70 megapixels

Aspect ratio
3:2

Color filter system
RGB primary color filter

Low-pass filter
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable

Dust deletion feature
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning

(2) User-activated sensor cleaning

(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image

Recording System
Recording format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21

Image type
JPEG Type, RAW Type (14bit)
RAW Type +JPEG Typesimultaneous recording
Provided (sRAW Type +JPEG Type also possible)

File size
(1) L (Large) : Approx. 3.5 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)(2) M1 (Medium1) : Approx. 2.8 MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)(3) M2 (Medium2) : Approx. 2.1 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)(4) S (Small) : Approx. 1.2 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)(5) RAW Type : Approx. 13.0 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)(6) sRAW Type : Approx. 7.6 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)* JPEG Type quality: 8, ISO 100, Picture Style: Standard* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, JPEG Type quality, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

Folder setting
Folder creation/selection enabled

File name
Preset code, User setting1 (4 characters), User setting2 (3 characters + 1 image size character)

File numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset

Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB

Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 - 3

Recording methods
(1) Standard

(2) Auto switch media (recording media switched automatically)

(3) Rec. separately (specified image size for each recording media)

(4) Rec. to multiple (same image recorded to all recording media)

Image copy
Image copying between recording media enabled (Images with checkmarks or all images in folder or card)

Backup
With WFT-E2 attached, all images and folders in the CF card and SD card can be backed up to USB external media

White Balance
Settings
Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom (Total 5 settings), color temperature setting, personal white balance (Total 5 settings)

Auto white balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor

Color temperature compensation
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop incrementsWhite balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments* Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible

Color temperature information transmission
Provided

Viewfinder
Coverage (%)

Type
Eye-level pentaprism

Coverage
Approx. 100 percent vertically and horizontally with respect to the effective pixels

Magnification
0.76x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint
20mm

Built-in dioptric adjustment
-3.0 - +1.0 diopter

Focusing screen
Interchangeable (11 types optional), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIV

Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF1200mm f/5.6L USM or shorter lens)

Viewfinder information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), metering and exposure information (metering mode, spot metering circle, shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, AE lock, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, FP flash, FE lock, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG Type /RAW Type recording, maximum burst, number of shots remaining, battery check, recording media information

Depth-of-field preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Eyepiece shutter
Built-in

Autofocus
Type
TTL-AREA-SIR with a CMOS sensor

AF points
19 AF points (cross-type) and 26 Assist AF points (total 45 points)

Metering range
EV -1 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)

Focus modes
One-Shot AF (ONE SHOT), AI Servo AF (AI SERVO), Manual focusing (MF)

AF point selection
Automatic selection (45 points), manual selection (19 points, 9 inner points, 9 outer points)

Selected AF point display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel

AF-assist beam
Emitted by the dedicated external Speedlite

Exposure Control
Metering modes
63-zone TTL full-aperture metering(1) Evaluative metering (2) Partial metering (approx. 13.5% of viewfinder at center)(3) Spot metering• Center spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)• AF point-linked spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)• Multi-spot metering (Max. 8 spot metering entries)(4) Center-weighted average metering

Metering range
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Exposure control
Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash, flash metered manual

ISO speed (Recommended Exposure Index)
100 - 3200 (1/3-stop increments), expandable to ISO 50 and 6400

Exposure compensation
Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

AE lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achievedManual: By AE lock button in all metering modes

Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter

Shutter speeds
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/300 sec. (with EX series Speedlite for EOS cameras)

Shutter release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay

Remote control
Remote control with N3 type terminal

Drive System
Drive modes
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, Self-timer (10 sec. and 2 sec), and Silent single shooting

Continuous shooting speed (Approx.)
High-speed continuous: Max. 10 shots/sec., Low-speed continuous: Max. 3 shots/sec.

Max. burst
JPEG Type (Large): Approx. 110, RAW Type : Approx. 30, RAW Type +JPEG Type (Large): Approx. 22* Based on Canon’s testing conditions with a 1GB CF card for high-speed continuous shooting with JPEG Type quality 8, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style.* Varies depending on the subject, memory card brands, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.

External Speedlite

Compatible flash

EX-series Speedlites

Flash metering

E-TTL II autoflash

Flash exposure compensation
±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

FE lock
Provided

External flash settings
Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings

PC terminal
Provided

Zooming to match lens focal length

NEW Gigs EOS 5D mark II

2009-01-15T11:46:00.000-08:00

Body Material
Magnesium Alloy

Sensor
• 36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor
• Full 35 mm size frame
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)
• 22.0 million total pixels
• 21.1 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio

Lenses
• Canon EF lens mount (does not support EF-S lenses)
• No field of view crop (1.0x)

Image Processor
DIGIC 4

A/D Conversion
14 bit

Image sizes (JPEG)
• 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP)
• 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP)
• 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)

Image sizes (RAW)
• 5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP)
• 3861 x 2574 (10.0 MP)
• 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP)

File format
• RAW (.CR2; 14-bit)
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal
• RAW + JPEG (separate files)
• sRAW1, sRAW2

Auto focus
• 9-point TTL CMOS sensor
• 6 "Invisible Assist AF points"
• Centre point cross type F5.6 or faster
• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster
• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)

Focus modes
• One shot AF
• AI Servo AF
• AI Focus AF
• Manual focus

AF micro adjustment
• Adjust all lenses by same amount (effectively body adjustment)
• Adjust up to 20 lenses individually

Prefictive AF
• Auto
• Manual

AF assist
• As close as 8 m (with 300 mm F2.8L lens at 50 kph)

Metering
No (only with external flash)

Metering modes
• TTL full aperture metering 35 zone SPC
• Metering range: 1.0 - 20 EV

AE lock
• Evaluative 35 zone (linked to any AF point)
• Partial (8% at center)
• Spot metering (approx. 3.5% at center)
• Center-weighted average

Exposure compensation
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering
• Manual: AE lock button

Exposure bracketing
• +/-2.0 EV
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Sensitivity
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments
• Auto ISO (100-3200)
• Expansion options:
ISO 50 (L1)
ISO 12800 (H1)
ISO 25600 (H2)

Shutter
• Focal-plane shutter
• 150,000 exposure durability
• 30 - 1/8000 sec
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec
• Bulb

Aperture values
• F1.0 - F91
• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments
• Actual aperture range depends on lens used

White Balance
• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Flash
• Custom
• Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)

WB bracketing
• +/-3 levels
• 3 images
• Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias

WB shift
• Blue (-9) To Amber (+9)
• Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)

Picture style
• Standard
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Neutral
• Faithful
• Monochrome
• User def. 1
• User def. 2
• User def. 3

Custom image parameters
• Sharpness: 0 to 7
• Contrast: -4 to +4
• Saturation: -4 to +4
• Color tone: -4 to +4
• B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G
• B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G

NEW Gig's Canon EOS 50D

2009-01-13T12:04:00.000-08:00

The EOS 50D. With a 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.3 frames per second shooting and Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 image processor.
Outstanding, clean imagesA newly designed 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor delivers ultra-detailed, low-noise images – ideal for large-scale reproduction or creative cropping. New manufacturing processes, plus redesigned photo diodes and microlenses, extend the light gathering capabilities of the sensor – allowing more pixels to be fitted on the CMOS sensor without compromising image quality. These changes ensure improved high ISO performance and low noise. High-speed, low light shooting is enabled by ISO levels of 3200, expandable to an ultra-sensitive 12800.
The EOS Integrated Cleaning System – including the improved Self Cleaning Sensor Unit with a new fluorine coating – increases protection of image quality by helping to reduce, repel and remove unwanted dust from the sensor. Stubborn particles can be removed automatically in post-production with Dust Delete Data and Canon’s included Digital Photo Professional software.
Rapid-fire performanceCanon’s new DIGIC 4 processor is fast enough to allow up to 6.3fps continuous shooting, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card. Used with Canon’s wide area AF system, which locks onto subjects with 9 individual cross type sensors, stunning action sequences can be captured – even in low-light conditions. This makes the EOS 50D particularly suited to sports and wildlife shooting.
DIGIC 4 works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradation and natural-looking colours – as well as ensuring ultra-fast startup times and near-instant image review after shooting.
See everythingA new 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD provides extra-large and wide angle-of-view image review, with plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. By switching to Live View mode – which displays a real-time image on the LCD – photographers can enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles, or connect to a PC for remote shooting. Live Mode now offers three ways to auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and new Face Detection Live AF, which optimizes focus based on faces detected in the frame – for fast, spontaneous portraiture.
Control and easeThe famously intuitive EOS menu system includes a new Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly-changed settings. A new Creative Auto mode offers automatic focus and exposure – while still allowing creative ‘tweaks’ to settings such as background sharpness.“For advanced amateurs and semi-professionals – or professionals looking for a powerful backup model – the EOS 50D stands alone,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “No other camera in this price bracket offers a comparable combination of speed and image quality.”
Technologies Explained
CMOS
Canon’s CMOS technology is one of the company’s key competitive advantages, with noise reduction circuitry at each pixel site delivering virtually noise-free images. In comparison with CCD technology, the lower power consumption characteristics of Canon’s CMOS sensors also contribute to longer battery life.
Signal conversion in Canon’s CMOS sensors is handled by individual amplifiers at each pixel site. Unnecessary charge transfer operations are avoided, vastly speeding up the process of getting signal to the image processor. Noise generation is reduced, power consumption is limited and faster frame rate potential is increased.
DIGIC
Image data captured by the CMOS sensor is processed by Canon’s purpose-built DIGIC image processors before being written to the camera's memory card. DIGIC technology uses advanced image processing algorithms to ensure precise, natural colours, accurate white balance, and advanced noise reduction. Ultra-fast processing speeds result in highly responsive camera operation and near-instant start-up times.
DIGIC chips work with a high speed DDR-SDRAM image buffer – reading, processing, compressing and writing image data fast enough to keep the buffer clear during long continuous shooting bursts. And because DIGIC integrates all key processing functions, power consumption is kept to a minimum.
EOS Integrated Cleaning SystemThe EOS Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust in three important ways: Reduce, Repel and Remove.
Reduce - Internal camera mechanisms are designed to minimise dust generation. The redesigned body cap prevents dust generation through wear on the cap itself.
Repel - Anti-static technologies, including a special fluorine coating, are applied to the low-pass filter covering the front of the sensor so as not to attract dust.
Remove - A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit uses hi-frequency vibrations to shake dust from the infrared filter for a period of approximately one second after each start up. For instant shooting after power up, this feature is disabled immediately the shutter release is depressed.
Canon has also developed an internal Dust Delete Data system, which can map the position of visible dust on the sensor. This can then be deleted automatically after the shoot with the latest Digital Photo Professional software.
Picture Style Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image qualities. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types – each one offering a different colour response. Within each selectable pre-set, photographers have control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation. The camera’s factory default configuration is set to deliver immediately-usable JPEG images without need for additional menu settings. Picture Style presets applied to a RAW image can be revised with Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software.
The six pre-sets are:
Standard – for crisp, vivid images that don’t require post-processing
Portrait – optimises colour tone and saturation and weakens sharpening to achieve attractive skin tones
Landscape – for punchier greens and blues with stronger sharpening to give a crisp edge to mountain, tree and building outlines
Neutral – ideal for post-processing
Faithful – adjusts colour to match the subject colour when shot under a colour temperature of 5200K
Monochrome – for black and white shooting with a range of filter effects (yellow, orange, red and green) and toning effects (sepia, blue, purple and green).
Software
Digital Photo Professional Software Digital Photo Professional software provides high speed, high quality processing of lossless RAW images. Processing with Digital Photo Professional allows real-time display and immediate application of image adjustments, giving control over RAW image variables such as white balance, dynamic range, exposure compensation, noise reduction and colour tone – plus the ability to view Auto Focus points on an image. The Lens Aberration correction tool allows precise correction of different types of distortion caused by certain cameras. Images can be recorded in camera with sRGB or Adobe RGB colour space.
Digital Photo Professional supports sRGB, Adobe RGB, ColorMatch RGB, Apple RGB and Wide Gamut RGB colour spaces. ICC (International Colour Consortium) profiles can be attached to TIFF or JPEG images when converted from RAW. This allows faithful reproduction of colours in software applications that support ICC profiles, such as Adobe Photoshop. For improved efficiency, a set of image adjustments can be saved as a recipe and applied.
EOS Utility The latest version of EOS Utility provides essential support for Live View remote shooting, camera configuration and image transfers. Tightly integrated with Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility can be configured to monitor ‘hot’ folders, automatically renaming and moving incoming images to a structured file system. Users can also tag their images with EXIF data, including copyright information.
Picture Style EditorPicture Style Editor allows users to create individual Picture Styles that fit with their personal requirements. Each Picture Style contains detailed information on how specific colours should be represented within an image. Once new Picture Styles have been created, they can be uploaded directly into the camera and applied to JPEG or RAW images. When working with RAW files in DPP, both personal Picture Styles and the 6 predetermined Picture Styles can all be adjusted.

Canon EOS 50D specifications:
Sensor
• 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor• RGB Color Filter Array• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)• 15.5 million total pixels• 15.1 million effective pixels• 3:2 aspect ratio

Image processor
DIGIC 4

A/D conversion
14 bit

Image sizes
• 4752 x 3168 • 3456 x 2304 • 2353 x 1568

File formats
• RAW (.CR2; 14-bit) • JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal • RAW + JPEG (separate files)• sRAW1 (7.1 MP)• sRAW2 (3.8 MP)

Lenses
• Canon EF / EF-S lens mount• 1.6x field of view crop

Auto focus
• 9-point TTL CMOS sensor • All points cross-type for lenses of F5.6 or faster• Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster• AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)

Focus modes
• One shot AF• AI Servo AF• AI Focus AF• Manual focus

AF point selection
• Auto• Manual

Predictive AF
• Up to 8 m

AF assist
• Stroboscopic flash

AF microadjust
• +/- 20 steps• Adjust all lenses by same amount/individually adjust up to 20 lenses

Metering
• TTL 35 zone SPC• Metering range: EV 0.0 - 20 EV

Metering modes
• Evaluative 35 zone• Partial (9% at center)• Spot metering (approx. 3.8% at center)• Center-weighted average

AE lock
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering• Manual: AE lock button

Exposure compensation
• +/-2.0 EV• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Exposure bracketing
• +/- 2.0 EV• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Sensitivity
• Auto ISO (100-1600)• ISO 100 - 3200• 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • H1 (6400) and H2 (12800) expansion

Shutter
• Focal-plane shutter• 100,000 exposure durability• 30 - 1/8000 sec• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments• Flash X-Sync: 1/250 sec • Bulb

Aperture values
• F1.0 - F91• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments • Actual aperture range depends on lens used

White balance
• Auto• Daylight • Shade• Cloudy• Tungsten• Fluorescent• Flash• Custom• Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps)

WB bracketing
• +/-3 levels• 3 images• Blue / Amber or Magenta / Green bias

WB shift
• Blue (-9) To Amber (+9)• Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)

Picture style
• Standard• Portrait• Landscape• Neutral• Faithful• Monochrome• User def. 1 • User def. 2• User def. 3

Custom image parameters
• Sharpness: 0 to 7• Contrast: -4 to +4• Saturation: -4 to +4• Color tone: -4 to +4• B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G• B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G

Image processing
• Highlight tone priority• Auto lighting optimizer (4 settings)• Long exposure noise reduction• High ISO noise reduction (4 settings)• Auto correction of lens peripheral illumination (vignetting)

Color space
• sRGB• Adobe RGB

Viewfinder
• Eye-level pentaprism• 95% frame coverage• Magnification: 0.95x(-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity)• Eyepoint: 22 mm• Interchangeable focusing screen Ef-A standard (2 other types optional)• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter

Focusing screens(optional)
• Ef-A (Standard Precision Matte - included) • Ef-D (Precision Matte with grid) • Ef-S (Super Precision Matte for easier manual focus)

Mirror
• Quick-return half mirror (transmission:reflection ratio 40:60)• Mirror lock-up (once or multiple exposures)

Viewfinder info
• AF points• Focus confirmation light• ISO sensitivity• Shutter speed• Aperture• Manual exposure• AE Lock• Exposure compensation amount• AEB level• Spot metering area• Flash ready• Red-eye reduction lamp on• High-speed sync• FE Lock• Flash compensation amount• ISO speed (while changing)• WB correction (while changing) • Highlight tone priority icon * • B&W mode icon• Warnings• Maximum burst for continuous shooting• Buffer space

LCD monitor
• 3.0 " TFT LCD• 920,000 pixels• 7 brightness levels• 160 ° viewing angle• Dual anti-reflection

LCD Live view
• Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor• 100% frame coverage• 30 fps• Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor• Best view or exposure simulation• Silent mode• Grid optional (x2)• Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point)• Three AF modes - Live mode/Quick mode/Face Detection• Histogram• Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB or WiFi/Ethernet using WFT)

Record review
• Off• On (histogram via INFO button)• Display mode same as last used Play mode • 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold

Playback modes
1. Single image with exposure, file number, storage slot

2. As 1 but also image count and quality

3. Detailed exposure information, thumbnail and luminance histogram

4. Less detailed exposure info., thumbnail, luminance and RGB histograms

Playback features
• Optional blinking highlight alert• Optional AF point display• Magnified view (up to 10x) • 2x2 or 3x3 thumbnail index• Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images / by screen or date)• Delete / Protect

Flash
• Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash• FOV coverage up to 17 mm (27 mm equiv.)• Guide number approx 13 m / 43 ft (ISO 100) • Cycle time approx. 3 sec • Flash compensation +/-2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments• X-Sync: 1/250 sec

External flash

Gig's Canon EOS 40D

2009-01-13T11:29:00.000-08:00

Body material
Magnesium alloy

Sensor
• 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor• RGB Color Filter Array• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)• 10.5 million total pixels• 10.1 million effective pixels• 5.7 µm pixel pitch • 3:2 aspect ratio

Image processor
DIGIC III

A/D conversion
14 bit

Image sizes
• 3888 x 2592 (L; 10.1 MP) • 2816 x 1880 (M; 5.3 MP)• 1936 x 1288 (S; 2.5 MP)

File formats
• RAW (.CR2; 14-bit ) • JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine / Normal • RAW + JPEG (separate files)• sRAW (2.5 MP)

File sizes (approx.)
• JPEG L/Fine: 3.5 MB• JPEG M/Fine: 2.1 MB• JPEG S/Fine: 1.2 MB• RAW: 12.4 MB• sRAW: 7.1 MB

Lenses
• Canon EF / EF-S lens mount• 1.6x field of view crop

Dust reduction
• "EOS Integrated Cleaning System"• Self-cleaning sensor unit (filter in front of sensor vibrates at high frequency at start-up and shutdown - can be disabled)• Dust Delete Data - Data from a test shot is used to 'map' dust spots and can be later removed using Canon DPP Software
Auto focus
• 9-point TTL CMOS sensor • All points cross-type for lenses of F5.6 or faster • Center point additionally sensitive with lenses of F2.8 or faster • AF working range: -0.5 - 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100)

Focus modes
• One shot AF• AI Servo AF• AI Focus AF• Manual focus

AF point selection
• Auto• Manual

AF assist
• Stroboscopic flash• 4.0 m range (at center)

Metering
• TTL 35 zone SPC• Metering range: EV 0.0 - 20 EV

Metering modes
• Evaluative 35 zone• Partial (9% at center)• Spot metering (approx. 3.8% at center )• Center-weighted average

AE lock
• Auto: One Shot AF with evaluative metering• Manual: AE lock button

Exposure compensation
• +/-2.0 EV• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Exposure bracketing
• +/- 2.0 EV• 0.3 or 0.5 EV increments

Sensitivity
• Auto ISO (see below) • ISO 100 - 1600• 0.3 or 1.0 EV increments • ISO 3200 (Enhanced H)

Auto ISO
• P, Av, A-Dep: ISO 400 - 800 (will drop to ISO 100 to avoid over-exposure)• Tv: ISO 400 (will use 100 - 800 if required)• M: ISO 400• Scene modes (apart from Sport and Portrait): ISO 100 - 800• Sport scene mode: ISO 400 - 800• Portrait scene mode: ISO 100 • With flash (all modes): ISO 400