LowePro SlingShot 200 Product Review
I have always used either a camera backpack or beltpack for my outdoor photography. A camera backpack is great for carrying a lot of heavy equipment. The major…
Sony Alpha A700 (2007): The Enthusiast A-Mount Step Up
With the Alpha A700, Sony makes its clearest statement yet that it intends to compete seriously in the enthusiast DSLR market. Announced on September 10, 2007,…
Nikon D300 (2007): The DX Flagship That Set the Standard
When Nikon introduced the D300 in August 2007, it immediately signaled something important to working photographers and serious enthusiasts alike: the company…
Nikon D3 (2007): Nikon's First Full-Frame (FX) and a Low-Light Revolution
With the announcement of the Nikon D3 on August 23, 2007, Nikon entered a new chapter in its digital SLR history. For years, professionals had relied on the…
Canon EOS 40D (2007): Live View and a Prosumer Sweet Spot
Canon’s EOS line has moved quickly through the digital SLR era, but every so often a model arrives that feels especially well judged for serious enthusiasts.…
Sony Alpha A100 (2006): Sony's First DSLR and the Minolta Legacy
With the launch of the Sony Alpha A100 on June 5, 2006, Sony made its formal entry into the digital SLR market in a way that immediately felt familiar to…
Nikon D200 (2005): The Prosumer Workhorse with a Pro Feel
In late 2005, Nikon introduced a camera that immediately felt like a serious step forward for enthusiast photographers who wanted professional handling without…
Canon EOS 5D (2005): The First Affordable Full-Frame DSLR
Canon’s August 2005 announcement of the EOS 5D marked a turning point in the DSLR market. Until this moment, full-frame digital capture had largely been the…
Canon Digital Rebel XT (2005): The Camera That Made DSLRs Mainstream
Canon’s original Digital Rebel helped crack open the DSLR market for a much wider audience. With the arrival of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT in early 2005,…
Canon EOS 20D (2004): Faster, Sharper, and a Leap for Prosumer DSLRs
In late summer 2004, Canon expanded the EOS digital SLR lineup with a camera aimed…
Nikon D70 (2004): Nikon's Answer in the DSLR Affordability Race
In early 2004, the digital SLR market is moving fast. Prices are falling, performance is improving, and serious enthusiasts who once saw DSLRs as out-of-reach…
Canon EOS 10D (2003): The DSLR That Brought Digital to Serious Enthusiasts
When Canon introduced the EOS 10D on February 27, 2003, it arrived at a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital photography. Professional digital SLRs had…