Audio and Video Systems - Digital SLR Cameras from West Coast Midnight Run

Canon introduced this year the EOS 6D, the higher end look alike of the

60D and the Nikon D600. The similarities are confined to the body of the camera. The 6D is slimmer and lighter and features a 20.2 MP imaging sensor, a standard ISO 100-25600 expandable to 50-102800, an 11 zone auto focus system. The expanded ISO range is tremendous for a camera in this category.

The new D6 does not have a built in flash, is optimized for low light conditions, has a 3 inch LCD display without swivel, 63-zone metering system for optimizing exposure, GPS and Wi-Fi which allows for remote operation via a smartphone.

The built-in GPS allows the photographer to record location data for each frame along with all the customary info such as aperture, ISO and exposure settings on the SD memory chip. Some reviewers have complained about the lack of TTL phase detection while others indicated the feature is included. MSRP for this model is only $2,099.

While Olympus top’ ranging DSLR is the E-5 pictured here,

It is the OMD-EM5 that has some reviewers buzzing, namely because the OMD is a reincarnation of a pioneering and beloved series, the OM Four Thirds and because the current OMD offers a 16 MP imaging sensor at a lower price than the E-5 12 MP sensor.

Confusing? You’re not alone. The new OMD is built with a magnesium alloy weather sealing body and offers a 5-axis motion and zoom stabilization system, an ISO dial that cranks up to 25,600, 3” LCD tilt viewing screen,

The OMD is capable of 1/4000th sec shutter speed and can store movies (1080i format) and photos on an SD card. The 1080 interlaced format is older than the1080p however all HD displays can accommodate the 1080i format. Although the OMD has a TTL metering sensor for better continuous autofocus motion tracking some reviewers felt the quality dropped off in low light conditions. The new Olympus OMD E-M5 is now being offered at an MSRP of $1,099 for body unit only.