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Canon SX130 IS First Impressions Review

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:49:00 -0400

The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS ($249 MSRP) is a less expensive camera in the PowerShot series, which means you’ll get a lot more manual controls that from a Canon Elph, but you’re still well under the $300 price point for advanced PowerShots. The SX130 has a 12x zoom, 12.1 megapixel sensor, OIS, and 720p HD video. Overall, it promises a good value.

Canon 4K Prototype Camera/ Camcorder First Impressions

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:44:00 -0400

On show at the Canon Expo show in New York is a prototype of a multipurpose camera and camcorder that can capture both 4K video and 8-megapixel still images. We spent some time with this prototype to see if it represents the next wave of camera/camcorder devices.

Canon 60D First Impressions Review

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:30:00 -0400

We stopped by the 2010 Canon Expo for a chance to get some hands-on action with the latest in Canon cameras. Our first stop? The just-announced Canon EOS 60D (MSRP $1099.00). There were a surprising number of improvements over 2008’s 50D—none more exciting than the articulated LCD and 1080/30p video capture.

Canon EOS 1D IV Digital Camera Review

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:17:00 -0400

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV ($4999 MSRP, body only) is a professional-level DSLR, if the price itself didn’t clue you in. It offers just a few step-ups from the three-year old 1D Mark III, but they may be enough to sway the right shooter: 16 MP pictures, a faster computer inside for better auto focus, higher ISOs, and video recording.

Canon PowerShot S95 First Impressions Review

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:13:00 -0400

The S95 is an upgrade to the S90, Canon’s high-end point and shoot that includes extensive manual control features. It is designed for the user who wants the simplicity of a point and shoot, but also the control that a higher end camera offers

Panasonic DMC-G2 Digital Camera Review

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:21:00 -0400

The Panasonic G2 combines slick hardware with impressive performance to give a good name to the Micro Four Thirds format.

Canon Announces EOS 60D SLR

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:08:00 -0400

Canon has announced the 60D, a $1099, 18-megapixel replacement for the venerable 50D. The new SLR boosts the still image resolution and adds Full HD video capture and an articulated LCD screen.

New Sony SLR Does One-shot Panoramas, 3D

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:01:00 -0400

Sony has announced a new SLR that offer features previously only found on their point & shoot cameras: one-shot wide panorama shooting and 3D panoramas. The A560 also takes Full HD video and will be available for $750 with a kit lens.

New Sony SLRs Use Translucent Mirrors

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:58:00 -0400

Sony has announced two new SLRs that offer a new approach: instead of flipping the mirror up to shoot, the mirrors of the Alpha SLT-A55V and SLT-A33 are translucent, so the camera can shoot through it. This means, Sony claims, that they can shoot quicker and can focus while shooting stills and video.

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Digital Camera Review

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:17:00 -0400

For the price, the $150 Canon PowerShot A3000 IS delivers a lot of performance and a decent set of features.

Nikon D3100 SLR Captures 1080p Video

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:01:00 -0400

Nikon has just announced the D3100, their first digital SLR to capture 1080p video. The new $699.99 SLR is also the first to offer full-time auto focus, where the camera is constantly focusing while recording video and in live view mode.

3 New HD Video Point & Shoots From Canon

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:01:00 -0400

Canon has announced 3 new point & shoot cameras, all of which can capture high definition video as well as still images.

Fuji Updates 3D camera

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:42:00 -0400

Fuji has announced an updated version of their 3D camera: the FinePix REAL 3D W3 shoots 3D images and 720p video, which can be viewed on the built-in 3D LCD screen or on a 3D HDTV.

Nikon Updates Projector Camera

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:01:00 -0400

Nikon has announced an updated version of their projector camera, a point & shoot that incorporates a pico projector. The just announced Coolpix S1100pj includes a 14-lumen pico projector built into the camera body, as well as a 3-inch LCD screen.

Fuji FinePix HS10 Digital Camera Review

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:52:00 -0400

The Fujifim FinePix HS10 is a powerful camera with an incredible 30x zoom lens that would be a good pick for a shooter who wants a flexible camera without carrying a lot of kit around.

Samsung Intros Point & Shoot With Built In USB Plug

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:59:00 -0400

4th August 2010 – The Samsung PL90 has an interesting trick up its sleeve: a built-in USB connector that can be used to transfer images and charge the camera.

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Digital Camera Review

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:19:00 -0400

The Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS is a well priced compact camera that shoots attractive photos (apart from some minor color issues) and decent video, making it a good pick for casual shooters.

Samsung Adds the ST80 to Its Wi-Fi Lineup

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:30:00 -0400

July 29, 2010 – Samsung unveiled the ST80, an addition to the company’s Wi-Fi enabled digital camera lineup.

Panasonic Announces 3D Lens for LUMIX G-series Cameras

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:01:00 -0400

January 27, 2010 – In conjunction with Panasonic’s announcement of the first 3D consumer camcorder, the company has also just unveiled a new 3D lens for the LUMIX G Micro system.

Fuji Announces Four Point & Shoot Cameras

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:55:00 -0400

July 21 2010 – FujiFilm has announced four new point & shoot cameras, ranging from an 18x advanced zoom to a 16.2mm thick compact.

Samsung Introduces Two New DualView Cameras: the ST600 and ST100

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:30:00 -0400

July 21, 2010

– Samsung unveiled two more cameras to add to its DualView collection: the ST600 and ST100, now with bigger front LCDs.

Panasonic Announces DMC-LX5 and Four More New LUMIX Cameras

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:01:00 -0400

July 21, 2010 – Panasonic added five new cameras to its LUMIX lineup today, including the DMC-LX5—the eagerly awaited successor to the popular LX3.

Sony Alpha NEX-5 First Impressions Review

smorgenstern@DiGiII.com — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:21:00 -0400

The NEX-5 looks like the combination of an SLR lens and a point and shoot camera, and handles like one too, with many of the advantages of an SLR without the bulk. We found that the performance of the camera was disappointing, though, with oversaturated color and soft images.

Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera Review

smorgenstern@DiGiII.com — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:44:00 -0400

Nikon enhanced its high-end ultrazoom with a new sensor, 1080p video, high-speed burst rate shooting and a higher-res articulated LCD, but image quality doesn’t match the competition.

Sony Updates Low-End SLRs with A-290, A-330

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:01:00 -0400

June 9, 2010 – Following up on a series of worldwide leaks, Sony today officially announced the upcoming Alpha 290 and Alpha 390 entry-level SLRs.

Panasonic Intros Compact FX75 with Fast Lens

smorgenstern@DiGiII.com — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:01:00 -0400

Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-FX75, a slim camera with a 5x wide-angle zoom (24-120mm equivalent) that starts at a fast f/2.2.

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital Camera Review

kchantry@camcorderinfo.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:59:00 -0400

The 18-megapixel Canon Rebel T2i has the same high-res sensor as the more upscale Canon 7D, but the new Rebel isn’t actually all that different from last year’s T1i. High-quality video shooting at 1080p is a big improvement, but dynamic range and long exposure performance are still unimpressive.

Olympus E-PL1 Digital Camera Review

smorgenstern@DiGiII.com — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:21:00 -0400

The least expensive Micro Four Thirds camera to date is a solid step-up for point-and-shooters, with its compact size, built-in flash, and excellent image sharpness. Current SLR shooters may grumble about the relatively slow autofocus and $280 accessory EVF required for eye-level shooting, though.

Canon SD4000 IS Loves Low Light

smorgenstern@DiGiII.com — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:40:00 -0400

Canon introduced the PowerShot SD4000 IS today, combining a back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a fast f/2.0 lens for enhanced available-light shooting. Priced at $349.99, the camera is scheduled for May availability.

Sony Unveils Mirrorless NEX-5, NEX-3

smorgenstern@DiGiII.com — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:01:00 -0400

Today Sony launched its NEX line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with two models, the NEX-5 and NEX-3. The significant differences between the 14-megapixel models are video mode (the NEX-5 shoots full 1080 high-def) and price ($699.99 and $599.99 respectively, with zoom lens).