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July 22, 2009
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 compact super-zoom review!25 July 2010, 10:00 am
Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-H55 is a 14 Megapixel super-zoom compact with a 10x optical range, which starts at a wider-than-average equivalent of 25mm. The H55 also features a 3in screen, 720p HD movie recording and Sony's cunning Sweep Panorama which automatically stitches multiple images in-camera to create spectacular panoramic photos. The H55 may be the more affordable sibling to the HX5, but remains a powerful super-zoom compact at a keen price. See how it compares against Nikon's S8000 and Panas... - Nikon COOLPIX S8000 compact super-zoom review!18 July 2010, 10:00 am
Nikon's COOLPIX S8000 is a stylish 14 Megapixel super-zoom compact with a 10x optical range; Nikon claims it's the slimmest model with a 10x zoom, and the S8000 also features a large and detailed 3in / 920k screen, 720p HD movies, an HDMI port and the ability to recharge its battery when connected to the USB port on your computer. It represents a compelling combination of features at a good price, but faces tough competition from Sony's Cyber-shot H55 and Panasonic's TZ8 / ZS5. See how all t... - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 / FH20 budget super-zoom review!11 July 2010, 10:00 am
Panasonic's Lumix FS30, or FH20 as it's known in North America, is an affordable super-zoom camera with an 8x optical range and 14 Megapixels. The lens zooms out to a useful wide-angle equivalent of 28mm, and zooms-into 224mm for serious close-ups, while effective stabilisation irons-out any wobbles. On top of that the FS30 / FH20 features 720p HD movies and Panasonic's latest Intelligent Auto mode for ease of use. It represents great value for money but is up against Fujifilm's JZ300. See... - Fujifilm FinePix JZ300 budget pocket super-zoom review!4 July 2010, 10:00 am
Fujifilm's FinePix JZ300 is a budget pocket super-zoom camera with a 10x optical range and 12 Megapixels. The lens range starts at 28mm equivalent wide-angle, before extending to 280mm for serious reach, made all the more usable by effective stabilisation. The camera also features a raft of automatic modes along with a 720p HD movie mode. It's a solid specification for the money, but up against the equally compelling Panasonic Lumix FS30 / FH20 for much the same price. We've compared them both i... - Manfrotto M-Y 7310YB tripod review!27 June 2010, 10:00 am
Manfrotto's range of M-Y tripods is designed for first-time photographers using budget DSLRs or larger point-and-shoot cameras, such as super-zoom models. Compared to higher-end professional tripods, the M-Y models are relatively small, light and affordable, while delivering a big step-up in stability and performance over budget options. In this review we've tested the best-selling Manfrotto M-Y 7301YB model, but will compare the features and capabilities of the entire range, not to mentio...
- Canon releases results for 2Q 201027 July 2010, 5:31 pm
... - Announcement of Execution of Share Exchange Agreement under which Canon Inc. Will Make Tokki Corporation Its Wholly Owned Subsidiary [ PDF ]28 June 2010, 4:47 pm
... - Announcement of Execution of Share Exchange Agreement under which Canon Inc. Will Make Canon Machinery Inc. Its Wholly Owned Subsidiary [ PDF ]28 June 2010, 4:47 pm
... - Canon celebrates production of 40 millionth EOS-series SLR camera13 May 2010, 2:06 pm
... - Five Canon products selected for esteemed Technical Image Press Association awards27 April 2010, 12:06 pm
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- Nikon Instruments’ New MM-200 Measuring Microscope Combines Precision and Accuracy in Compact, Space-Saving Body30 April 2009, 11:00 pm
... - Nikon Instruments Announces Judges for Nikon Small World29 April 2009, 4:32 am
... - Nikon Small World Entry Deadline is April 30th2 April 2009, 7:45 am
Esteemed Competition Seeks Most Compelling Images Taken Through the Light Microscope... - Nikon Instruments Perfect Focus System Wins Second Place in The Scientist's Top Innovations of 2008 Award16 December 2008, 12:00 am
... - Nikon Instruments A1 Confocal Laser Microscope Series With NIS-Elements C Software Delivers Fully Integrated Comprehensive Confocal Imaging Capabilities16 December 2008, 12:00 am
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- Error "Licensing for this product has stopped working" when you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application
When you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application, you see the error message, "Licensing for this product has stopped working. You cannot use this product at this time. You must repair the problem by uninstallin...... - Adobe Creative Suite 3 application installer closes with error code 2739 in Windows Vista
When you install Adobe Creative Suite 3 or a stand-alone Creative Suite 3 application in Windows Vista, one or more of the following occur:After you launch the Setup.exe file, the application returns the error message, "This software cannot be installed ...... - Remove Photoshop CS3 public beta
If you participated in the Adobe Photoshop CS3 public beta program, you must clean your system before installing the final shipping version of Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications.After removing the Photoshop CS3 public beta, you can install the shipping version of Creative Suite 3 applicat...... - Custom paper sizes are not saved with images in Photoshop CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Windows does not retain custom paper size in the Print dialog when you set the paper size to something other than 8.5 x 11 inches and then save, close, and reopen your image.Manually reenter the custom paper size when you open the Print ...... - Photoshop CS3 does not respond when you switch between applications
Menus and document windows in Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Mac OS do not respond to user input when you switch between applications.This issue can occur when you switch to another application, such as Safari or iTunes, and one of the following conditions is present......
1.4x Teleconverter Comparison
July 12, 2009
I have been trying to work out for the last few weeks if the Kenko converter ($229) is as good as the Canon ($479). With $250 price difference I thought I would take a set of sample images in a controlled environment to directly compare the two.
Check out the results;
N.B: I am in no way affiliated with either of these companies.
The following is a set of images shot using the Canon 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens to compare quality of 1.4X converters both Kenko and Canon.
All images taken from tripod with IS enabled, ISO800 and 1/400th in RAW.
300mm f/2.8
300mm f/2.8 – 100% Crop
300mm f/4
300mm f/4 – 100% Crop
300mm f/5.6
300mm f/5.6 – 100% Crop
420mm f/4 – Kenko TC
420mm f/4 – Kenko TC – 100% Crop
420mm f/5.6 – Kenko TC
420mm f/5.6 – Kenko TC – 100% Crop
420mm f/4 – Canon TC
420mm f/4 – Canon TC – 100% Crop
420mm f/5.6 – Canon TC
420mm f/5.6 – Canon TC – 100% Crop
