Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: camera, DSLR, canon | Themes: Digital Cameras
- 1. DSLRs are Finally Affordable
- 2. Four Models In Detail
- 3. Which DSLR is Easiest to Use?
- 4. Live View: SLRs Shoot Like Compact Cameras
- 5. Dust Removal
- 6. Dynamic Photos
- 7. Little “Pluses" From Nikon, Sony and Pentax
- 8. Sharper, Better-Lit Shots?
- 9. Quickest on the Draw
- 10. Image Quality and Megapixels
- 11. Lenses
- 12. Stabilization and Software
- 13. Conclusion
- 14. More on this topic
12. Stabilization and Software
Stabilization There are two possible approaches to stabilization: mechanical stabilization of the sensor and optical stabilization. The first, used by the Sony α350 and Pentax K200D, has the advantage of compensating for camera movement for any lens that will fit an SLR, at no extra charge. The second, built into the lenses that ship as options with the Canon EOS 450D and Nikon D60, is more effective. But lenses that include it cost more for the same level of quality.
From the point of view of effectiveness, our tests confirm the rule: You gain an average of 3.5 speeds with the optical stabilization systems we tested (their results are on par) and 2.5 with the α350 and K200D with the stabilizer on. The fact that none of the lenses tested is really a telephoto (Sony’s, the longest, corresponds to a portrait lens) explains the difference of a single LV between the two systems.
Supplied software The main software shipped with the cameras we tested can be divided into two categories: RAW file converters (most important), and browsers, which facilitate classifying pictures but aren’t indispensable. We won’t waste time on the latter.
The best RAW development application we tested was Image Data Converter, supplied with the α350. It’s complete, and has numerous functions that really let you do detailed work on the development of your shots. Digital Photo Professional, shipped with the Canon 450D, is a little less complete and a little less user-friendly for our taste. Then comes Pentax Photo Laboratory, which is rather nicely put together, and Nikon ViewNX (it also serves as a browser), which is rudimentary.
It’s a shame that Nikon doesn’t throw in the excellent Capture NX with its entry-level models. For the sake of completeness, we should give a nod to Canon’s thoughtful inclusion of two additional and very welcome utilities: EOS Utility, which aficionados of studio work will love because it lets them operate the camera from a PC and transfer files directly with an optional connection, and Picture Style Editor, which lets you create new image styles from your computer (for which it’s better to have a monitor calibrated for the purpose). The latter may be of less interest to many people.
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The Nikon D60 and Canon EOS 450D/Digital Rebel XSi are two different cameras.
I think my employer is bad for forcing me to double check and proofread my work. Dr. Tom doesn’t even require you to care about your job.
BTW, for camera review, I’d go to dpreview.com and not Tom’s.
This should be "...The Nikon D60, Canon EOS Rebel XSi/450D, Pentax K200D and Sony α350.
Technically, the XTi(400D) was the first to implement the eos integrated cleaning system; the newer 40D uses the same system.
I fail to see why anyone would want/need a physical button for changing between RAW and JPEG shooting modes.
I don't know if the other software has this, but Canon's Digital Photo Professional also has good aberration correction features (distortion, CA, light falloff, etc.)
If you shoot with Canon, another good review site is http://the-digital-picture.com/
Technically, the XTi(400D) was the first to implement the eos integrated cleaning system; the newer 40D uses the same system.
Only Olympus Dslr's have the most effective dust removal system and they were the first that designed it and implemented it
The first model that had this feature was the Olympus E-1 back in the late 2003
aside from above comment on the dusk cleaning system is pioneered by olympus, the "New" DSLR in this guide are hardly new.. all of them are announced back in Jan(and as we ALL know, 1/2 yr is a long time for tech).. there are new budgeted DSLR released recently such as canon 1000d, olympus 420/520.
40D, e200, a430, 500r, g650, l,m,n,o,p,q...
I don't know about anybody else, but it would have made the article a lot easier to follow if they just referred to the cameras by their manufacturer name (after initially identifying the models). When the last reference to (or photo of) a camera by it's manufacturer is 2 pages back, it's a pain to figure out which camera they are talking about. Unless you're a serious hobbyist or professional, it's hard to follow the reviews when they switch between modes of reference. We all knnow the names Sony, Pentax, Nikon, and Canon; stick with them for clarity.
40D, e200, a430, 500r, g650, l,m,n,o,p,q...
I don't know about anybody else, but it would have made the article a lot easier to follow if they just referred to the cameras by their manufacturer name (after initially identifying the models). When the last reference to (or photo of) a camera by it's manufacturer is 2 pages back, it's a pain to figure out which camera they are talking about. Unless you're a serious hobbyist or professional, it's hard to follow the reviews when they switch between modes of reference. We all knnow the names Sony, Pentax, Nikon, and Canon; stick with them for clarity.
40D, e200, a430, 500r, g650, l,m,n,o,p,q...
I don't know about anybody else, but it would have made the article a lot easier to follow if they just referred to the cameras by their manufacturer name (after initially identifying the models). When the last reference to (or photo of) a camera by it's manufacturer is 2 pages back, it's a pain to figure out which camera they are talking about. Unless you're a serious hobbyist or professional, it's hard to follow the reviews when they switch between modes of reference. We all knnow the names Sony, Pentax, Nikon, and Canon; stick with them for clarity.
I'm surpirsed that Olympus was not included in this review. They have some of the lightest bodies that are cost effective. For those interested in getting into photography - Camera bodies are not as important as Lenses and Olympus makes the best lenses in the market.
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Yes, lens with no camera is great.