Rumors are going wild about the release of the supposed Nikon D700, a full-frame DSLR that shares the same sensor and autofocus system of the wonderful Nikon D3. All the talk comes from some images of leaked promotional material… I’ll be posting more info as I get it.
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Canon has let loose some info on the upcoming Rebel XS or 1000D for all the non-us markets. This will be Canon’s lowest price DSLR ranging from $600-$700 and will include the new 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens.
Upgrades include a 2.5-inch LCD (up from 1.8), 10 Megapixels, Live View, 7-point autofocus, 3fps and Digic III.
This entry-level offering is supposed to drop sometime in July…. but only GOD KNOWS when the 5D Mark II is going to be announced. 
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Canon officially announced the release of the Canon 50D, the successor to the wildly popular 40D. I’ve been following the rumors closely on Photography Bay and it seems their rumored specs are correct and are as follows:
Read the official press release from Canon here.
Via Strobist, Phoenix Photographer Blair Bunting shares his lighting techniques to make a subject “The scariest person imaginable.” And amazingly, 95% of this is achieved completely in-camera with just basic retouching. Check it out!
Note: Image Copyright Blair Bunting. All Rights Reserved.
Came across this list over at Smashing Magazine, and its HUGE. 70 different links for retouching portraits including skin, eyes and lots more. Even some stuff to make your subjects fatter, skinnier and younger! If you’re looking to learn how to retouch a portrait, you’ll find just about everything you’ll need to get started right here.
It’s now official folks…Nikon has released its mid-range full-frame DSLR and its called the D700. Some brief specs:
I also must say to Nikon… WOW! After several years of getting a severe beat-down in DSLRs by Canon, they have really come back huge with the D300, D3, and now the D700. Nikon really brought it with this one… makes me wonder about my recent re-dedication to my Canon gear… If only they would release the 5D Mark II!! Lets see what you got Canon!!!
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