Canon has just announced the EOS 1D Mark IV DSLR. The new 1D Mark IV succeeds the 1D Mark III, which was plagued with autofocus flaws from day one. The 1D Mark IV features a completely revised autofocus system with 45 AF points, 39 of which points are high-precision cross-type. Other upgrades include a higher resolution, increased sensitivity, dual DIGIC IV processors, and full HD video.

Canon 1D Mark IV Key Features

• 16.1-megapixel APS-H (1.3x crop) CMOS sensor
• ISO 50-102,400
• 45 AF points (39 cross-type points)
• Multiple AF configuration and customization options
• 10 fps still image capture
• Full HD video capture
• Dual DIGIC IV processors
• M-RAW and S-RAW image capture

More info here >>

National Geographic sent Nichols to spend an entire year in California’s redwood forest. His mission was to capture the majesty of some of the tallest trees on Earth, some of which date back before Christ. And if you’ve ever photographed in a forest, you’ll understand the challenge this presented. There’s no capturing the awe one feels before these monoliths that measure, in some cases, upward of 300 feet.

Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2009/09/redwoods.html