DSLRs

Canon 7D Mark II: The Longed-Awaited Successor to a Classic DSLR Is Here

Oh my god, it’s finally here. The Canon 7D Mark II, probably the most anticipated, rumored, speculated-about camera in years, is ready to make its debut. It’s been five years since the original 7D hit shelves in 2009, so you better believe the expectations are high for the Mark II to be the messiah of…

Nikon D750: Finally, a Top DSLR With a Screen That’s Useful For Video

Over the last few years top DSLRs have gotten so good that they’re not just for photographers; they’re used by filmmakers and producers to shoot high-quality video, too. The Nikon’s D750, though, is the first pro-DSLR to come with a tilting screen, a significant ergonomic improvement. Tilting LCDs aren’t new on cheaper DSLRs and mirrorless…

Nikon D810: Subtle Improvements For One of the Baddest DSLRs Around

The Nikon D800 is commonly held in high regard as one of the best pro DSLRs out there. When it was released back in 2012, it made news for its unique 36 megapixel sensor. This time around, the focus is on minor improvements for some added firepower in an already fiery camera. https://gizmodo.com/nikon-d800-review-a-major-hd-upgrade-but-is-it-the-be-5897968 The $3300…

Nikon D4S: An Epic Pro DSLR in a Familiar, Jumbo Package

At the professional level, the ultra-powerful DSLR is still mighty important, and with that in mind, Nikon is upgrading its beastly D4, with the D4s, a faster flagship shooter that’s better than low-light than its older namesake. There’s a lot to love about this camera. Here are the highlights. https://gizmodo.com/the-inside-story-of-how-olympic-photographers-capture-s-1521746623 Like its predecessor the Nikon…

As Nikon’s Entry-Level DSLR Gets a Bump, Its 18-55mm Kit Lens Shrinks

Nikon just gave its entry-level DSLR a pretty obvious spec bump, but along with the new camera, Nikon’s introducing a new version of the standard kit lens that ships with the product and will probably be used by tons of beginners on this and other cheaper Nikon DSLRs The D3300 inherits many of its new…

Shooting Challenge: Your Family’s Thanksgiving Recipe

Every family has some dish that only they eat on Thanksgiving. Maybe it’s from the old world. Maybe it’s some amalgamation of mincemeat and lime flavored gelatin. For this week’s Shooting Challenge, I want you to share it—and the recipe. The Challenge Take a photo of one traditional dish your family makes each Thanksgiving—the more…

Canon 70D Review: DSLR Video Nirvana Comes More Into Focus

Canon has spent years making incremental improvements to its DSLR line’s video features, yet it’s been ages since we’ve seen a major step forward in functionality. While the 60D added some nice touches, its successor, the EOS 70D, makes one very specific leap towards excellence. https://gizmodo.com/canon-60d-impressions-the-perfect-video-dslr-is-just-a-5622239 What Is It? A $1200 (body only) DSLR with…

Nikon will release an ever-so-slightly modified version oflast year’s totally fantastic,D600full-frame DSLR. The new D610’s only change is its drive. The camera will now feature a slowed-down “quiet-continuous mode” that will fire frames sequentially at a slowed-down 3 fps with closer-to-silent shutter action so you don’t disturb the birds or whatever you’re taking pictures of.…

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Hands-On: So Hot You Won’t Believe It’s Mirrorless

The interchangeable-lens OM-D E-M1 is so much camera you won’t believe it’s mirroress. The E-M1 is the successor to 2010’s E-5, the last Olympus camera with a mirror box and an optical viewfinder. I just shot with one of the first units in the world at the Oly launch event in New York, and I’m…

Sony A3000: The Cheapest Beginner DSLR Ever (Well, Sorta-DSLR)

Sony’s A3000 DLSR is cheap. Super cheap. It costs $400 paired with a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. These days, that’s more or less the price of an advanced point-and-shoot camera from Canon, and it’s considerably cheaper than Sony’s badass RX100 II point-and-shoot. So what gives? And what’s up with DSLRs? https://gizmodo.com/canon-s120-a-tiny-awesome-point-and-shoot-camera-aga-1180052163 Sony is actually introducing…

Canon EOS 70D: Yet Another Incredible Video DSLR From Canon

Canon has always been one step ahead of the pack when it comes to putting video in DSLRs. From the pro 5D to the beginner Rebel T’s, it’s been a leader. But the new tech in the Canon EOS 70D could change things forever once again. The Canon EOS 70D uses a new 20.2-megapixel APS-C…

Sony A99 Review: At Long Last a Real Flagship DSLR From Sony

Sony cameras have come a long way over the last few years—to the point that they’re competitive with the twin monoliths of Canon and Nikon. The company has accomplished this feat by making gear that’s different from other stuff out there. Until now, that success has been limited to point-and-shoots like the RX100 and the…

Best Buy Leaks Mysterious New Canon DSLR

Looks like some clumsy folks at Best Buy have listed an unannounced Canon DSLR on their website. This could fall in line with rumors circulating about a “mini-DSLR” meant to compete with compact mirrorless cameras. The specs on Best Buy’s page show an $800 “EOS-b.” This camera has an 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 3″…

Watch the Wonderful Mechanics of a DSLR Shutter in Super Slow Motion

There are incredible feats of engineering going completely unnoticed all around us. The way a high speed camera shutter works is one of them. Luckily, the Phantom slow-mo cam—everyone’s best friend—exists to show us just how awesome camera guts are at 1920 frames per second. We’ve seen similar on a Canon 60D, but what we…

Sony SLT-A58: A Beginner DSLR for a Beginner Budget

The Sony SLT-A58 is a refresh of last year’s pretty darn good A-57 DSLR. It comes with a new 20-megapixel image sensor, and importantly, a refreshing $600 price tag when it’s bundled with an 18-55mm lens. But don’t let the surging megapixel count and plummeting price tag fool you. We just took the camera for…

Smartphone DSLR Mount Makes Your Phone and Camera an Unstoppable Duo

Smartphones are slowly taking over the point and shoot camera market, but they’re far from replacing DSLRs at this point. However, that doesn’t mean the two still can’t play nice together. The Look Lock lets your smartphone complement your DSLR, even if one is gunning for the other’s job. Let’s face it, operating a large…

Nikon D7100: A Loaded Intermediate DSLR Might Be Just Right

Over the last year, Nikon has replaced its two bottom DSLRs with the D3200 and D5200 refreshes. The new D7100 is the latest DX format camera bump, replacing the dated D7000 from three years ago. https://gizmodo.com/nikon-d3200-lightning-review-where-were-you-two-years-5921303 The D7100 is the last APS-C sensor camera in the line before you move up to a professional full-frame…

Nikon’s Mid-Range D5200 DSLR Finally Comes to America

After bouncing around overseas for a couple of months, Nikon’s update to the D5100 DSLR is finally coming to the United States. As with its predecessor, the D5200 is a step-up from Nikon’s ultra-beginner model, which these days is the pretty lackluster D3200. Basically, the D5200 has a number of features that the D3200 is…

Canon EOS 6D Review: Beautiful Full-Frame Stills, Crummy Full-Frame Video

The full-frame sensor, usually reserved for only top-of-the-line DSLR cameras, represents the finest standard of DSLR picture-grabbin.’ It doesn’t come cheap. Canon fit a full-frame sensor into its new 6D—and offered camera buyers a pro-level detail at a surprisingly low price. Does it make the 6D worth buying? What Is It? A wifi-equipped DSLR with…

When DSLR Manufacturers Say Their Cameras Are Freeze-Proofed, This Is What They Mean

High-end cameras are often sold with the proud claim, amongst many others, that they are “freeze-proofed”. But is it really that impressive? Unsurprisingly, freeze-proofing is supposed to guarantee that cameras still work well in temperatures below zero—which is just as well for Swiss photographer Alessandro Della Bella when he was photographing the Swiss mountains Piz…