Posted on 26 August 2010 by David Tong
Canon officially announced the EOS 60D to fully replace the existing EOS 50D and put a stop-gap product between the Rebel T2i/550D and the much acclaimed EOS 7D.
You can check out the Special Site for the EOS 60D from the Canon Japan site.
Canon also announced a series of pro-grade "L" lenses including the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM, EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM (first ever fisheye lens with zoom function), the EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM, the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM, EF 500mm, and 600mm f/4L IS USM. Third incarnation of Canon's teleconverters, the EF Extender 1.4x III and EF Extender 2x III were also announced.
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Posted on 13 June 2010 by David Tong
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Posted on 22 November 2008 by David Tong
by David Tong
I've collected some worthwhile reviews of the highest resolution DSLR in the market right now, the Sony Alpha A900, hope you find them useful.
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Posted on 14 September 2008 by David Tong
by: David L. Tong
I've been contemplating on the all-too-common Canon user dilemma - should I get the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM or the 24-105mm F/4L IS USM? The former is a faster lens but the latter has more reach and 3-stop image stabilization. Price is lesser of a factor as both lenses are only a few hundred bucks apart, but the weight is quite drastic with the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM being much heavier.
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The EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM is considered to be a "standard" zoom range for 35mm film and digital camera. The range is extremely versatile for most purposes not requiring a long telephoto. Events and day-to-day shooting uses this focal range most of the time, and it's one of the most popular EF lenses in the market. Despite its price range, this is considered to be a "general purpose" lens. This is one of the most popular wedding and event photography lens for the Canon EF line-up.
My decision on my first L lens boils down to:
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