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HOT OFF THE PRESS! We can confirm that the RRP pricing on the Canon EOS 1000D will be:

• Body only - $729 ($899 RRP)
• Single (18-55mm) lens kit - $829 ($999 RRP)
• Single (18-55mm) IS lens kit - $929 ($1099 RRP)
• Twin (18-55mm and 70-300mm) lens kit (non-IS) - $999 ($1199 RRP)

Availability is still (roughly) mid-August for first shipments, but we'd advise getting your order in as soon as possible as initial orders will be pre-sold.

Order your Canon EOS 1000D now!

Canadian distributor Daymen, owner of LowePro camera bags and accessories (and Australian distributor Maxwell International), has announced its acquisition of MADE products, creators of the Camera Armor camera protection gear.

This announcement isn't expected to cause any change to pricing or availability of either product range.

Nikon has today announced the D700 digital SLR camera. Featuring the 'full frame' FX type CMOS sensor, the D700 fits between the top-of-the-range Nikon D3 and the Nikon D300 cameras.

Key Features:

• 12.1 megapixel 'FX' format CMOS sensor
• Expeed image processor
• Up to ISO 6400
• Scene recognition system
• 51-point auto-focus system with 15 cross-type sensors
• 5fps continuous burst or 8fps with the multi-battery pack
• 0.12sec start-up time
• 40ms shutter release lag (CIPA standard)

It's a beauty, and will certainly provide competition for the aging Canon EOS 5D.

The camera will be officially available as body only with RRP of $3999. Stock is expected by the end of July, though this will be initially limited.

Please note also, that the FX format sensor

In an attempt to fight back against grey-importing in Australia, Canon has today announced large price-cuts on a range of high-end EF lenses.

Many of these lenses are professional level, and therefore only available at authorised outlets.

 

Lens NEW RRP OLD RRP PRICE DROP (RRP)
Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM $1,967 $2,699 $732

Canon EF85mm f/1.2L II USM $2,682 $3,799

With Canon's EOS 400D still riding high on the popularity charts it would seem a strange time to announce a replacement, but that is what the 1000D is.

The Canon EOS 1000D improves on it's predecessor in a couple of key areas. Most noteably, the new model will feature 'Live View' mode, which allows the LCD screen to be used for composition, making this camera the first entry-level digital SLR do to so.

Resolution is also maintained at just over 10 megapixels (consistent with the EOS 400D, Nikon D40/D40X, and Pentax K200D), and the media is [finally] swapped from Compact Flash cards to the smaller SD/SDHC.

The EOS 1000D is further reduced in mass from 510g (EOS

We are pleased to announce that, as of 6th June, Camera-Warehouse was appointed an authorised reseller of Rode Microphones.

Rode Microphones are manufactured right here in Sydney, NSW, and are very highly regarded in the industry. Starting prices are just above $200.

The full range of Rode Microphones and accessories will be available to order online very soon.

For more information, please send us an email, or check out our current range of Rode microphones.

 

We're pleased to announce that we are now stocking the Joby Gorillapod. A truly versatile accessory, the Gorillpod comes in 3 sizes (suitable for compact cameras, digital SLR or digital SLR cameras with large lenses attached) and allows you to mount your camera almost anywhere.

The compact (original) version of the Gorillapod is also available in an ever-expanding range of colours.

Look out also for the Gorillapod Go-Go. The same flexibilty, but with a suction cup for attaching your mobile phone, PDA, GPS, webcam...anything you like!

Pentax have released a new firmware version for the K20D digital SLR camera, which fixes a 'hot pixel' issue that is apparent when using the 2-second timer mode.

Upgrading firmware is straightforward if you follow the instructions, but, if you're not likely to use this feature, we would probably recommend that it's not worthwhile upgrading the firmware.

If you are likely to use this feature, go to the Pentax download page and follow the instructions there.

Canon have announced a new digital SLR aimed firmly at entry-level SLR photographers. The body is designed to be compact and light (450g - Canon's lightest to date) and offers the very popular 'Live View' feature, which allows the use of the LCD viewer for composition.

Though Australian release information is limited, it is expected that this model will eventually replace the EOS 400D, slotting into the range below the new EOS 450D.

Key features:

• 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 7-point wide-area AF system with f/5.6 cross-type centre point
• Up to 3 frames per second
• 2.5” LCD with Live View shooting
• DIGIC III image processor
• Compatible with SD and SDHC memory card
• Compact and lightweight body
• Digital Photo Professional

For your convenience, we've changed our opening hours to stay open late on Thursdays. We are now open until 8pm for camera and accessories purchases and for photographic print services.

Thursday night is an ideal time to come in and spend a bit more time discussing your needs with our experienced sales staff, and maybe having a play with some of the latest models.