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December 28, 2007

CNET Lists the top DSLR Cams for under 1K

You can spend well over $1000 getting a DSLR camera, but you don’t have too. CNET has a list of the best digital cameras for under $1000.

The interesting part about these relatively inexpensive DSLR cameras is that they all rated at least a very good in CNET reviews.

Sure you can go the full monty on any of these cameras with fancier lenses and run the price well over $1000 but for the new to the DSLR crowd the kit lenses will do just fine for starters.

Via CNET

Posted by shane at 11:27 AM

December 27, 2007

Sony Europe Announces CyberShot S730

Today Sony Europe announced the latest digital camera in its CyberShot line called the S730. The camera has a 7.2MP CCD and a 2.4-inch LCD screen.

Optical zoom is 3x and the ISO sensitivity is up to ISO 1250. Multi-point autofocus helps shoot sharper images.

The camera is slated for availability in Europe in the middle of January. Pricing information and possible availability in the U.S. was not announced.

Via I4U News

Posted by shane at 10:16 AM

December 21, 2007

DPReview Check out the Olympus SP-560UZ

DPReview has posted a new review of the Olympus SP-560UZ digital camera. The camera has 8MP and a massive 18x optical zoom. Dual image stabilization and ISO settings of up to ISO 6400 are possible. Other features include RAW mode and face detection.

Pros for the camera include huge zoom range, lots of features, RAW mode, and good detail on images. Cons for the camera include some gimmicky features, limited battery life, and focus hunting in low light.

The verdict is that the camera is really no better than its rivals are. DPReview says that it is cautiously recommended rather than wholehearted. The camera ears the DPReview recommended award.

Via DPReview

Posted by shane at 11:22 AM

December 19, 2007

DPReview Reviews the Sony A700

DPReview has posted its review of the Sony Alpha A700 DSLR camera. The A700 includes a wireless remote for the shutter and controlling other functions of the camera.

Other features include ISO 3200-6400 and high ISO noise reduction among others. Pros for the camera include good detail at low sensitivities, HDMI output, included remote and good value for the money.

Cons include high sensitivity noise, no ISO display on viewfinder, poor RAW conversion, no top LCD status display and average auto white balance. The verdict is that the camera is a good performer with good image quality and nice feature set. The camera earned the Highly Recommended award.

Via DPReview

Posted by shane at 11:40 AM

December 18, 2007

Canon PowerShot G9 Review Review

Macworld has reviewed the Canon PowerShot G9 digital camera. Macworld says that the G9 is out of phase with the market place. It costs more than other point-and-shoot cameras and is priced in the same realm as many DSLR cameras.

They say that the improvements of the G9 over the G7 are minimal. The G9 has two more megapixels, that no one will miss and a larger 3-inch LCD that takes away from the optical viewfinder.

Good features are the RAW mode on the G9 and fantastic image quality. In the end, Macworld rates the camera 3.5 out of 5. Cons include near useless optical viewfinder and modest zoom range.

via Macworld

Posted by shane at 11:36 AM

December 17, 2007

Tiny Leica M3 Plus from Minox

Traveling with a digital camera is a necessity for many of us and for some they want a big ol’ DSLR and lenses to shoot their pics. Some travelers however want small cameras and the Lecia M3 from Minox is small.

It looks like someone took an old school film camera and soaked it in water to shrink it down. This cam may not be very new, but if you are looking for a tiny and unique camera to give this holiday season, the M3 will fit the bill.

The cam has a 1.5-inch LCD and can record video in AVI format as well. Power comes from an internal Lithium-ion battery and charging is done via USB.

Via Minox

Posted by shane at 10:27 AM

December 14, 2007

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Review

DPReview has posted its latest review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The camera has full manual controls with RAW, RAW + JPEG and JPEG image capability. The camera has 10MP and can shoot continuous at 3 fps. The LCD offers live view and swivels as well.

Pros for the camera include excellent resolution, bright clear screen, good kit lens, reliable white balance. Cons include a small and dark viewfinder, kit lens is slow, three frame RAW buffer.

The conclusion is that the camera is aimed at the first time DSLR user with a feel and handling like a compact. The problem with the camera is that it is too expensive for beginners and not as good as cameras in its price range form other makers. The cam earns the recommended award.

Via DPReview

Posted by shane at 10:30 AM

December 10, 2007

CNET Reviews Fuji FinePix Z10fd

CNET recently reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix Z10fd digital camera. This cam has a 7.2MP CCD and light sensitivity of ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600. The cam also has a 4.8x digital zoom and movie mode.

CNET says the good points are cute design, compact, face detection and reasonable price. The bad points include heavy lens distortion, so-so image quality and slow performance.

The verdict is that you can get better image quality with similarly priced cameras, but they won’t be as cute as the Fuji. CNET gave the camera a 6.6 out of 10 rating.

Via CNET

Posted by shane at 12:32 PM

December 7, 2007

MSNBC Picks Best Camera Gifts for the Holidays

MSNBC has a list of the best camera gifts for the holiday sup from CNET editor Brian Cooley. The list helps shoppers not familiar with digital cameras know what to look for. The best lightweight camera is listed as the Sony DSC T2.

The best medium price camera for fast moving subjects is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3-K. the best high-end camera for serious photography fans is the Nikon D80.

The final camera on the list is the Canon PowerShot A570 getting the nod for the best camera for first time shooters or capsular photo takers. All the cams seem like good choices, but you can find tons more that will fit the bill for holiday gift giving as well.

Via MSNBC

Posted by shane at 12:29 PM

December 6, 2007

Dell Offers Great Price on the Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR

When shopping for a camera Dell is the last place, I would think to check for good deals. However, it seems that Dell has one serious deal on a DSLR that may make it in time for a Christmas gift.

Dell is offering the Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR body only camera for only $382. Sure adding a lens so you can use the thing will run you a hundred of so more, but still this is a good deal.

The Digital Rebel XT is a very nice camera and there are tons of lenses around for it. If you have been waiting to jump on the DSLR wagon, this may be the camera to jump on.

Via Crave

Posted by shane at 10:58 AM

December 5, 2007

Fuji Finepix F50fd Review

DPReview got its hands on the Fuji FinePix F50fd digital camera for review. The cam features face detection, a 12MP sensor, 3x optical zoom, aperture and shutter priority modes and 5fps continuous shooting mode.

Pros for the camera include class leading resolution, slimmer design, super results at low ISO, fast focus and more. Cons for the camera include some noise reduction artifacts at 100 ISO, few external controls and outdated user interface amongst others.

The verdict for the camera is enjoyable with good feel though the camera’s features are nothing to write home about. The camera received the highly recommended award, but the reviewer notes it barely made it.

Via DPReview

Posted by shane at 11:25 AM

December 4, 2007

Samsung Annuonces S760 and S860 Cameras

Samsung announced two new S series digital cameras today called the S760 and the S860. Both cameras feature a 3 x optical zoom and 2.4-inch LCD.

Both cameras also include digital image stabilization, ISO 1000, functions description and a self-shot mode.

Other features include face detection and the only difference between the two is that the S760 is a 7MP camera and the S860 is an 8MP camera. The price for the S760 is about $165 USD and the price for the S860 is unannounced at this time. The cameras will be available n January in black, silver, pink and blue colors.

Via DPReview

Posted by shane at 11:20 AM

December 3, 2007

Fuji Finepix S8000fd Reviewed

DPReview has the Fuji Finepix S8000fd up for review today. The camera features a huge 18x optical zoom with a 27mm to 486 mm equivalent range. The sensor is 8MP and the camera can do ISO6400 at 4MP.

Other features include face detection, fast 15fps shooting at 2MP and uses xD and SD memory cards. The pros fort eh camera are great zoom range, versatile, bright output, good detail, effective image stabilization, and good electric viewfinder among other features.

The cons are strong purple fringing, JPEGs soft and over sharpened no RAW mode, plastic tripod mount, and short battery life among others. The verdict is that the S8000fd is an interesting attempt at a do everything camera. The camera gets the DPReview recommended rating.

Via DPReview

Posted by shane at 11:11 AM