http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/ Camera and lens reviews, photography news, technical articles, the Canon EOS FAQ and Wiki, image gallery and more en-us http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_digital_rebel_xsi_review.html A brief "first look" at the Canon Digital Rebel XSi. I had the chance to shoot with one for a few hours and here are my thoughts so far. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/macro_lenses.html What makes a lens a macro lens? What difference does the focal length make? http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/portrait_lenses.html What makes a lens a good portrait lens. Which of Canon's lenses are best for portrait work? http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/technical/testing_lenses.html A series of articles describing how to evaluate a new or used lens. What to look for, what really matters, how to measure optical properties etc. Simple techniques which don't require expensive software or special equipment. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/olympus_evolt_e-510_review.html A brief hands-on review of the Olympus E-510, a small 4/3 system DSLR with image stabilization built into the body. An interesting starter DSLR. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/technical/handholding_shutter_speed.html How slow can you go? What's the slowest shutter speed at which you can handhold a lens and still get sharp images? http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/canon_ef_70-200_f28L_IS.html A close, hands-on look at the Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS USM, including a look at performance with both the 1.4x and 2x multipliers (TCs). This maybe Canon's most popular "professional" lens. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/image_stabilization.html Which is better, body based stabilization or lens based? Will Canon every offer a body with stabilization built in? http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/pentax_K20D_K200D.html A first look at the new 14MP Pentax K20D and 10MP Pentax K200D http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_xsi_vs_xti_vs_40D.html A look at the similarities and differences of the Canon Rebel XTi, XSi and EOS 40D http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_digital_rebel_xsi.html New Canon 12.2MP Digital Rebel XSi. 14-bit A/d conversion, live view, 3.5fps, 3" LCD and more...! http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/sony_alpha_a100_review.html A hands-on review of the Sony A100. Its main feature of interest is a very effective image stabilization system built into the camera body, so you don't need to buy special image stabilized lenses to take advantage of it. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_powershot-a720is_review.html A full hands-on review of one of the best (and best value) digicams on the market right now. The A720IS has a good zoom range, good image quality, an image stabilized lens and extensive manual options for those who want to move beyond the "point and shoot" stage. All for under $200 too. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/photo_stores_2006.html What to look out for when buying from stores with unbelievably low prices. If it looks too good to be true, it often is! http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/rebates.html Canon announce their fall rebate program today (10/18). There are 15 lenses included plus the 580EX II Speedlite, with instant rebates ranging from $125 to $10. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_40D_review_1.html More information and images added concerning high ISO noise and Highlight Priority Mode, Autofocus performance in AI servo mode, AF with a low contrast target and AF under low light conditions http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_40D_review_1.html A hands-on review of the new Canon EOS 40D http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_5d_mkII_4D_6D.html Just some thoughts about what a replacement for the EOS 5D might be and when we might expect to see it announced. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/nikon_D300.html A brief look at the new Nikon D300 DSLR. 12MP, APS-C, $1800. A competitor for the Canon EOS 40D? http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_40D_30D_upgrade.html A closer look at some of the features of the new Canon EOS 40D http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_1Ds_MkIII.html Full specifications of the new Canon EOS 1Ds MkIII as leaked from the Amazon website http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/lensbaby_3G_1.html The lensbaby 3G is a cross between a bellows and a tilt lens and looks like a UFO! It can produce unique images with a sharp zone surrounded by a softer area and the sharp area can be moved around the frame. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/carry_on_restrictions.html Just a few notes on current carry-on restrictions. Still one bag, but small amounts of liquids and gels are now OK. Getting a full bag of photo gear with telephoto lenses on board as carry-on is still a problem though. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/technical/multipliers.html Some technical notes about multipliers (also known as teleconverters or extenders) http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/canon_fd_eos_adapters.html Some tests of a new Canon FD to Canon EOS lens adapter from Japan http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/canon_EF_70-300_II.html A few images shot with the Canon EF70-300/4-5.6IS USM, including some examples with a Tamron 1.4xTC http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/computers/wolverine_flashpac.html The Wolverine Flashpac is a battery powered portable storage device which can transfer the contents of a digital camera memory card to its internal (80GB) hard drive. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/computers/seagate_160gb.html A true "plug and play" external drive. Connects to a PC/Mac via a USB 2.0 interface and adds 160GB storage capacity for well under $100. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_1D_MkIII.html 10MP, 10fps, 3" LCD, 14-bit A/D, 19 AF zones, buffer for 30 RAW frames...and more.... http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tamron_18_250.html A full "hands-on" review of the new Tamron 18-250/3.5-6.4 lens for Digital (APS-C) DSLRs. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tokina_12-24_f4_review.html A full "hands-on" review of the Tokina AF 12-24/4 DX Pro lens for Digital (APS-C) DSLRs. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/best_canon_eos_lenses.html The highest rated Canon lenses in three categories - (1) Price no object; (2) Price under $600; (3) Price under $300 http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/compact_flash_memory_cards.html An updated article on Compact Flash (CF), Secure Digital (SD) and the new SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards. Which is fastest? Which is best? http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/tutorials/online_photo_printing.html It's easier and cheaper than ever to get your photographs printed by uploading them to an online photo printing service http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/lens_defect_survey.html Ever wonder what the odds are of getting a defective lens? Take a look at the latest results of a survey I'm running. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/books/index.html An updated list of recommended new and used photography books http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/best_value_eos_lenses.html The best value lenses as determined by user ratings from the LensPlay website http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tamron_17-50_review.html A "hands-on" review of the new Tamron 17-50/2.8 XR Di-II lens for APS-C DSLRs. A good lens. Fast, light, sharp and under $450. Definitely an alternative to Canon's $1200 17-55/2.8 IS USM. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_30D_review.html A full review of the new 8MP Canon EOS 30D DLSR with an emphasis on the new features and a comparison with the EOS 20D. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/ex_speedlites.html A revised and updated comparison of the Canon EX series speedlites including all the currently available models (580EX, 550EX, 430EX and 220EX) as well as the discontinued 380EX and 420EX. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/ef-s_17-85_review.html The Image Stabilized EF-S 17-85/4-5.6 IS USM is maybe the most popular "do it all" lens for Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XT and EOS 20D cameras. Read a detailed review with image samples and see why this lens is so popular. http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tamron_55-200_review.html Tamron's new offering for photographers who have bought a DSLR with an 18-55 kit lens, but now want something a little longer. A good choice? Read and find out my opinion... http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/50.html Though it's the cheapest lens in the Canon lineup ($70) the EF 50/1.8 is one of the best bargains around for both film and digital SLRs. Find out why! http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/ef-s_10-22_review.html A hands-on review of the Canon EF-S 10-22/3.5-4.5 USM, the widest and widest range superwide zoom for 1.6x DSLRs (Digital Rebel/EOS 20D). Very good lens but it isn't cheap (~$710). http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/ef_70_300is_review.html Hands-on review of the new Canon EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM lens. It's faster to focus and sharper than the lens it replaces, plus IS is better. The only downside is that it's $235 more expensive :-( http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/sensor_cleaning_ii.html Dust on the sensor of a DSLR is a problem everyone will eventually encounter. Removing it isn't as hard or as risky as you might think.