Lexus IS-F

Laguna Seca had special day with the new Lexus IS-F. What is this you say? Its a IS with a V8 and 400+ hp!  Sounds great and it is! Its targeted at the new M3. Will this be enough to compare to the M3?  Well watch the video and see for yourself. Here a some tech specs of the IS-F:

Powertrain
Engine: 5.0 liter V8
Estimated Horsepower: More than 400
Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb-ft

Transmission
Eight-speed direct paddle sport shift gear box

Brakes
Large diameter cross-drilled discs
Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches

Opposed aluminum calipers
Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston

Wheels
Forged aluminum wheels
Front: 225/40R19 19 x 8
Rear: 255/35R19 19 x 9

Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds

Canon 40D

Canon delivering a 1…2…punch! The 40D is the new prosumer camera. After the let down with the 30D(rebagde 20D), the 40D has much more promise. DigicIII, 3inch screen and 10MP’s!!! This truly is the upgrade to the 20D. Again the camera is not out yet its due to come out in Sept. Keep your eyes peeled for a full review on the camera when the it hits the shelfs. Here again are the technical specs:

*10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* 6.5 fps continuous shooting, max. burst 75 JPEGs
* New AF system with 9 cross-type sensors
* DIGIC III processor
* 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* Clear and bright viewfinder
* Customisable Picture Style processing parameters

Courtesy of: Dpreview

Canon 1Ds MkIII

Canon finally pulled the trigger on the new 1Ds MKIII. Everyone has been waiting for so long to unveil itself to the public. Is this what Canon users have been waiting for? For sure the MP’s is where its not short on. 21MP’s wow that’s alot. Considering that the older Digital Med Formats were 22MP’s, this is a 35mm camera with over 100 lens and 21MP!!! The camera drops in Nov. Keep your eyes peeled for the price as it has not been suggested yet! Here are some technical specs on the camera:

* 21 Megapixel full frame (35mm) CMOS sensor
* 5 fps continuous shooting for up to 56 frames
* Dual “DIGIC III” processors
* Highlight Tone Priority
* Auto focus system with 19 cross type sensors and 26 focus assist points
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* ISO 100-1600 (expandable to L:50 H:3200)
* 3.0” 230K pixel LCD with Live View mode
* Redesigned viewfinder now wider and brighter

Courtesy of: Dpreview