NOW ARRIVED! The demo/rental 40 megapixel IQ140 digital back...

I had a chance to use the 80 megapixel IQ180 recently. My first reaction was "What a gorgeous screen!" It is most definitely the best rear LCD I have ever seen on any camera and the touch functionality is very well done.

These new IQ backs must really have an enormous amount of CPU horsepower as it was handling the huge 80 megapixel files with ease. Zoom-in delays were minimal and scrolling and selecting images was smooth and intuitive. My favourite image playback mode was one where you could see the image, a histogram and a blown-highlight preview screen at a glance, and all it took was a tap on the small histogram to pull up a huge and very readable full-screen RGBL histogram. Double tap on the image, and it goes right to a 100% view zoom which you can then pan around. When you single tap the image, a little zoom slider appears on the left, and you can drag a virtual zoom control up and down to control magnification. The zooming was very fluid as well and, as mentioned already, overall very impressive performance considering the file size it was having to deal with.

Canon's new 16 megapixel EOS-1D Mark IV
High-Speed 10 fps Professional DSLR!
$4839

Our detailed preview!

D3S body $4,779

D3X body - $7399

Nikon D3S

The D3S is an incremental upgrade from the D3, offering all the goodness that was the D3 but adding 720P video capabilities, similar to the D300S upgrade, but also adding a completely new image sensor. Boasting a maximum ISO of an astonishing 102,400 (yes, over one hundred thousand!), this camera now sets the bar for low-light / high-ISO shooting - ISO 12,800 has proven to be very useable, even for larger prints! Now available for sale or rent...

Canon's 18 megapixel EOS-7D
$1639

Read our detailed review!
Also reviewed, is the new EF-S 15-85mm IS Zoom!

     Nikon D3/D3X Extended Service Program

Note that Nikon Canada has the D3/D3X Extended Service Program. For a period of two years from the date of original purchase, this includes Unlimited Image Sensor Cleanings; Two Comprehensive Check-ups and Cleanings; Routine Adjustments; and Firmware Updates as needed. This program is offered at no cost to the customer, provided they are a Canadian resident and their D3/D3X camera was purchased from an Authorized Nikon Canada Dealer such as ourselves.
Not only does this phenomenal offer apply to all new purchases from March 30, 2009 but it also grandfathers all new D3/D3X bodies purchased from an Authorized Nikon Canada Dealer since the launch of these models until two years after the date of original purchase, or until March 30, 2010, whichever period is greater.

Call for more details on this generous new offer from Nikon Canada!