DSLR

If taking photos of the night sky is your idea of a good time, then listen up stargazers — Canon has released a camera just for you. The Canon 20Da is optimized for taking pictures of space thanks to its high-tech infrared filter, low-noise sensor, and superior hydrogen-alpha sensitivity that allow photographers to capture nebulae and other cosmic goodies from the heavens.

The 20Da comes with an 18MP sensor, ISO speeds expandable to 12,800, and the included "Live View" feature allows you to stream what you're seeing in the camera to your TV with the included Stereo AV cable, perfect for education, or just sharing the astronomical love with a group of friends. With a price tag of $1,400, it's a bit hard on the pocketbook, but if you're on the market for a pro quality DSLR and happen to nerd out over space photos, this could be the camera for you.

Photo courtesy of NASA

Sure, there's plenty of DSLR bags, cases, and other cuteness to tote your photography goods in, but have you ever seen one that looks this classy? The Kelly Moore Camera Bag ($250) is just that — classy — and has plenty of pockets to stash all your goods in for a day on the job: camera, flash, up to four lenses, cords, phone, keys, wallet, and spare batteries, all in it's chic 16x11 body.

Moveable inner dividers ensure that your expensive equipment can rest easily inside, while the outside zippers and pockets can tote all your other junk that usually lives in your bag. Bonus — these bags are water resistant, weigh just two pounds, and come in seven different shades of awesome. Are you in love yet? If not, check out some more pics below, and then see how you feel.

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I finally got some time over the weekend to play around with the Canon T1i and the verdict stands: it's amazing! Not only are the pictures crisp and clear, but overall, the camera is a joy to use. I bought an inexpensive camera bag from Best Buy last week to protect it while en route to various places in the city, and quickly realized how light the T1i really is — a few times I panicked because I wasn't sure the camera was actually in the bag! Needless to say, my heart got a few good workouts in.

I even tagged along with PetSugar to the Ugliest Dog Contest to put the T1i through some trials, and I'd have to say the pictures turned out really well, even if the dogs were really ugly! While out and about over the weekend, I also remembered a few tips that I forgot since getting my first DSLR. Find out what they are and check out the rest of the photos from my weekend with the T1i when you read more

I've been anxiously waiting to get my hands on the Canon Rebel T1i since its release in May, so you can imagine how quickly I ripped open the box when it arrived! I was stoked that Canon could pack such awesome pro options in a camera tagged with a smaller, more manageable consumer price ($899).

For me, the most exciting features coming with Canon's new 15.1 megapixel DSLR are the full HD 1080p video capabilities, a built-in dust removal system, the fun "creative auto" modes that let you experiment with different variations on the regular auto functions, and it also comes stocked with the same light sensor that you'll find on the Canon 50D — a decidedly more "prosumer" camera but that comes with a much bigger price tag.

To find out what else I like about the T1i compared to other DSLRs on the market today, just read more