The Canon 5D is a great new camera with a full-frame, 12.8 megapixel CMOS sensor and it costs $4,600 less than the only other full-frame D-SLR currently in production (see the post below). It has a a 60 jpeg frames continuous buffer (17 RAW) at 3 frames per second. It adds spotmetering to center weighted, partial, and evaluative metering. It has several major advantages over the Canon 20D which makes the upgrade worthwhile if the price isn’t too big of an obstacle ($3299). The Canon 20D does have some minor advantages over the 5D.

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One of two recently announced (Aug. 22) Canon lenses is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. If this lens is up to the usual L series quality expectations, this lens will be a great choice for photographers looking for a lighter weight alternative to the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens. The EF 24-70 f/2.8L lens has long had a reputation as one of the sharpest mid-range zoom lenses, but it is big and heavy, and costs around $1,140 USD.

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Canon 5D digital camera

It’s now offical. After lots of rumors and a Canon news leak a few days ago, today Canon announced the EOS 5D digital camera with a full frame, 12.8 megapixel CMOS sensor with an expected price around $3300 USD. For everyone who has been wanting a full frame sensor in a less expensive body, this is a huge step in the right direction.

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Fall River Road, 360 degree panorama.
Photo copyright (c) Jim Doty, Jr.

Fall River Road begins at the west end of Horseshoe Park in Rocky Mountain National Park and ends at the Alpine Visitor’s Center. This photo was taken near the upper end of the road.

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COED, The Ohio State University. Photo copyright (c) Jim Doty, Jr.

A candid portrait taken while walking across campus. Canon 20D. Canon 28-135mm IS lens at 100mm (the equivalent of 160mm in 35mm film terms).