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Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“Panasonic made quite a splash last year with photographers (and reviewers) when it released the LX1, a rangefinder-style shooter with a boatload of features that Imaging Resource’s own Mike Pasini called “an excellent little camera, and clearly one of the best bargains on the market.” Mike also said, in his review, that there was “nothing quite like” the LX1 at the time. That still holds true with the new Panasonic LX2.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “Panasonic made quite a splash last year with photographers (and reviewers) when it released the LX1, a rangefinder-style shooter with a boatload of features that Imaging Resource’s own Mike Pasini called “an excellent little camera, and clearly one…
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary-review of the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, focal factor of 1.33x and an ISO range of 160-2500.
“After reading some comments on the net we thought the noise would be more an issue with this camera. Overall the M8 can produce very sharp and detailed images. The noise levels are not like a Canon 5D but still very reasonable in our opinion. This is the first camera for many years that we really have to learn to use. Actually we only have get used to the rangefinder aspect of the M8. Over the next 2 weeks we will use the M8 as one of our main cameras. We keep you posted.”
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary-review of the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, focal factor of 1.33x and an ISO range of 160-2500. “After reading some comments on the net we thought the noise would be more an issue with this camera. Overall…
DCResource have reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 750, which features a 5x optical zoom, image stabilisation and 7 megapixels.
“Overall, the photo quality on the Stylus 750 is good, but not great. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed with pleasing, saturated colors. Purple fringing was well controlled. The bad news is that the camera seems to apply a lot of noise reduction to its photos, giving details a fuzzy appearance. Another place you can see this is in the sky—it’s mottled instead of just one solid color. Add in some softness around the edges and you’ve got photos that don’t look as good as I’d like. This photo is a great example of all the negatives I just mentioned. As I said before, none of this matters at small print sizes—but if you do enlargements, look out.”
DCResource have reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 750, which features a 5x optical zoom, image stabilisation and 7 megapixels. “Overall, the photo quality on the Stylus 750 is good, but not great. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed with pleasing, saturated colors. Purple fringing was well controlled. The bad…
DCViews have compared the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 and Canon Digital Rebel XTi DSLR cameras.
“The D80 is a very responsive camera and with 40 JPEG/fine or 7 NEF (RAW) at a speed of 3 frames per second it almost equals the ’ motor drive’ of the EOS Rebel XTi. After such a burst the buffer is written to the memory card. During that time the camera is available for a single shot. All numbers and speeds mentioned heavily depend on the transfer speed of the memory card and the nature of the composition (file size of the JPEG).”
DCViews have compared the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 and Canon Digital Rebel XTi DSLR cameras. “The D80 is a very responsive camera and with 40 JPEG/fine or 7 NEF (RAW) at a speed of 3 frames per second it almost equals the ’ motor drive’ of the EOS Rebel…
Spanish website DeCamaras have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
Website: DeCamaras - Nikon D80 Review
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Spanish website DeCamaras have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. Website: DeCamaras - Nikon D80 Review Website: Read our Nikon D80 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options.
“This camera will certainly appeal to beginning users looking for a camera to grow into with manual control over focus, white balance, exposure and ISO. The camera has a 2.5-inch LCD with 115,200 pixels and a real image optical viewfinder. The Casio Exilim EX-Z850 originally retailed for $399.99, but now retails for $349 on the Casio web site and can be found for even less online.”
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options. “This camera will certainly appeal to beginning users looking for a camera to grow into with manual control over focus, white balance, exposure and ISO. The…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“In keeping with its compact form factor—less than an inch thick—the Pentax A10 uses Pentax’s Sliding Lens System technology which removes elements from the lens’ optical path as it retracts to allow a slimmer profile when the camera is powered off. So while in a head to head comparison, the old OptioS “Altoids model” might be slightly smaller and lighter than the A10, it’s no match when it comes to firepower.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “In keeping with its compact form factor—less than an inch thick—the Pentax A10 uses Pentax’s Sliding Lens System technology which removes elements from the lens’ optical path…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera.
“The D80 is labeled as an amateur dSLR, but don’t let that fool you. You can let your creativity run wild with this model’s wide range of manual controls. Parameters such as Metering mode, Focus mode, and AF-area mode, Center AF area mode, give you extensive control over the camera’s auto exposure and auto focusing functions. Even in its automatic Vari-Program modes, the D80 allows the photographer to control focusing functions and ISO. In addition, the D80 provides 32 Custom Settings that allow you to personalize its operation to fit your shooting style and subjects.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon D80 Review
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Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Nikon D80 DSLR camera. “The D80 is labeled as an amateur dSLR, but don’t let that fool you. You can let your creativity run wild with this model’s wide range of manual controls. Parameters such as Metering mode, Focus mode, and AF-area…
DPNow have just reviewed the Nokia N73, a cameraphone with a large 2.4 inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and support for Internet communities like Flickr.
”...the N73 has plenty of image sharpness to offer, though in difficult lighting we did find that pictures could look a little washed out, partly because of a tendency to over-expose. Although you can compensate using the exposure bias option, the tiny camera’s limited dynamic range will mean you will often have to trade dark shadows with preserved highlights or vice-versa. But as camera phones go, the N73 is clearly above average and printed image quality at 6x4 inches (15x10cm) is hard to distinguish from dedicated point and shoot digital cameras.”
Website: DPNow - Nokia N73 Review
DPNow have just reviewed the Nokia N73, a cameraphone with a large 2.4 inch display, 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and support for Internet communities like Flickr. ”...the N73 has plenty of image sharpness to offer, though in difficult lighting we did find that pictures could look…
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are:
1. Panasonic FZ50’s Noisy CCD, It’s Just Not Cricket
2. How Do Add-On Lenses Effect DOF?
Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, and a former Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, as well as a recording studio owner/operator, inventor, and now, a digital camera enthusiast, GARY has more digital camera knowledge in his entire brain than most people have in their little finger. In the unlikely event that GARY would not know the answer to your question, he will answer it anyway, true to the spirit of the word “Parries”, a fencing term which, in this context, implies “cleverly evasive answers”. So let your imagination run wild. Email all your nagging digital camera questions to: [email protected] , and then, En Garde!
You may also attach to your email an ORIGINAL PHOTO of your choosing. A preview of the photo will be displayed with your question, and a full-sized version will be just a click away. No personal information will be published with your question unless you specifically include it in the text or attached photo of your email, which may be further edited for grammar, content, or other reasons.
This week’s Gary’s Parries topics are: 1. Panasonic FZ50’s Noisy CCD, It’s Just Not Cricket 2. How Do Add-On Lenses Effect DOF? Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. No question too difficult, or too easy. As…
The Kodak Easyshare V705 is a unique digital camera that has two lenses and two 7 megapixel sensors. The first lens is a fixed ultrawide 23mm, whilst the second covers 39-117mm. Furthermore, neither lens actually extends from the 23mm thick V705 at any point, making this a truly pocketable model with a 5x zoom range. The Kodak V705 is an upgrade of the V570 and adds more megapixels and a wider ISO range (50-1000). Read our review to find out if the Kodak V705 is a worthy successor.
Website: Kodak Easyshare V705 Review
The Kodak Easyshare V705 is a unique digital camera that has two lenses and two 7 megapixel sensors. The first lens is a fixed ultrawide 23mm, whilst the second covers 39-117mm. Furthermore, neither lens actually extends from the 23mm thick V705 at any point, making this a truly pocketable model…
This month sees PhotographyBLOG team up with leading Flash memory manufacturer, SanDisk, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an Extreme IV 2Gb compact flash memory card and Firewire reader. There are also two chances to win the fantastic new book, The Art of RAW Conversion, from No Starch Press.
On Monday 30th October 2006 2006, three names will be randomly selected from the list of PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscribers.
First Prize - SanDisk Extreme IV 2Gb Compact Flash Card and Firewire Reader
The new SanDisk Extreme IV line is targeted at photographers who require the highest possible performance and the largest capacities for their medium format and high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras.
Kindly donated by Sandisk
Second and Third Prizes - The Art of RAW Conversion
The Art of RAW Conversion is a new book that demonstrates how to regain creative control of photos by working directly with the RAW file format.
Kindly donated by No Starch Press
All you have to do to enter is subscribe to the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter before 30th October 2006.
This month sees PhotographyBLOG team up with leading Flash memory manufacturer, SanDisk, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an Extreme IV 2Gb compact flash memory card and Firewire reader. There are also two chances to win the fantastic new book, The Art of RAW Conversion, from No…
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Canon A710 IS, the first A-series PowerShot model to feature built-in image stabilisation. Other features include a 7 megapixel sensor, 6x zoom lens (35-210mm) and large 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Website: Canon A710 IS Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Canon A710 IS, the first A-series PowerShot model to feature built-in image stabilisation. Other features include a 7 megapixel sensor, 6x zoom lens (35-210mm) and large 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Canon A710 IS Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Kodak Z710, a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom digital camera that was announced at Photokina at the end of September.
Website: Kodak Z710 Photos
Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Kodak Z710, a 7 megapixel, 10x zoom digital camera that was announced at Photokina at the end of September. Website: Kodak Z710 Photos
Badongo.com Press Release
Badongo.com Allows Sharing Photos With Friends and Family Fun, Easy and Free - With the recent launch of Badongo.com Beta, the rapidly growing file hosting site now offers a faster and easier way to share photos with friends and loved ones with the new (and absolutely free) Photo Albums and Flash Slideshows.
Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) October 26, 2006—With the recent launch of Badongo.com Beta www.badongo.com, the rapidly growing file hosting site now offers a faster and easier way to share photos with friends and loved ones with the new (and absolutely free) Photo Albums and Flash Slideshows. With the new Photo Albums feature Badongo.com members can upload their photos and organize them in any way they choose. Photo files of any size can be uploaded, and there is an unlimited amount of space allowing the user to upload as many photos as desired! Got a hundred photos of your recent trip to Europe you want to share with friends and family? Badongo let’s you upload all of them to create a stylish photo album presentation. Once the photo album is complete, Badongo.com allows members to easily email the photos to everyone without fear of sending an email that is too large or will inevitably bounce back due to email account size restrictions!
Badongo.com Press Release Badongo.com Allows Sharing Photos With Friends and Family Fun, Easy and Free - With the recent launch of Badongo.com Beta, the rapidly growing file hosting site now offers a faster and easier way to share photos with friends and loved ones with the new (and absolutely free)…
Canon UK Press Release
Canon launches a striking new print campaign to promote the latest additions to its bestselling Digital IXUS range. Featuring images created by renowned fashion photographer Monika Robl , the advertisements for the Digital IXUS 900 Ti and Digital IXUS 850 IS will run in lifestyle magazines, specialist press publications and outdoor media from October through to the end of the year. The print ads will complement Canon’s ongoing campaign to mark the tenth anniversary of the range, which sees the launch of an online competition to win a special edition diamond IXUS.
Canon UK Press Release Canon launches a striking new print campaign to promote the latest additions to its bestselling Digital IXUS range. Featuring images created by renowned fashion photographer Monika Robl , the advertisements for the Digital IXUS 900 Ti and Digital IXUS 850 IS will run in lifestyle magazines…
Quantum Instruments Press Release
PhotoPlus Expo 2006 - Quantum Instruments Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, is introducing three major new products, as well as numerous new accessories and upgrades. This marks the largest one-time line expansion in the company’s history and reinforces its role as an essential supplier of professional photographic instruments:
NEW Qnexus-When mounted to Quantum’s new-generation Qflash 5d-R flash units, this ingenious receiver/decoder “reads” wireless TTL signals directly from Canon and Nikon shoe mount master flashes. It integrates multiple high-power Qflash 5d-R’s into Canon or Nikon wireless TTL systems where they act as dedicated, full-function remotes controlled totally from the camera’s flash menu. Qnexus supports all Canon and Nikon wireless flash functions including Manual, Automatic, TTL and TTL-Ratio.
Quantum Instruments Press Release PhotoPlus Expo 2006 - Quantum Instruments Inc., of Hauppauge, New York, is introducing three major new products, as well as numerous new accessories and upgrades. This marks the largest one-time line expansion in the company’s history and reinforces its role as an essential supplier of professional…
DxO Labs Press Release
DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon to discuss photography and workflow at the DxO Labs’ booth
New York, NY, Photo Plus Expo 2006, Booth 1342 (October 27, 2006) – DxO Labs will welcome DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon Photography at their booth during PhotoPlus Expo 2006 next week. The DxO Image Masters program showcases the work of internationally recognized professional photographers working in a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects. Hank Gans is widely recognized for his color landscapes and his work is featured in galleries and private collections around the world. NyghtFalcon Photography, a photo partnership, focuses on fine commercial photography (the intersection between fine art and very high end commercial photography). Their signature style includes an unusual sense of composition, strong shadows, rich colors, detailed texture and intense emotion.
DxO Labs Press Release DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon to discuss photography and workflow at the DxO Labs’ booth New York, NY, Photo Plus Expo 2006, Booth 1342 (October 27, 2006) – DxO Labs will welcome DxO Image Masters Hank Gans and NyghtFalcon Photography at their booth during…
CNET have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“Which all begs the question: what do we gain by jumping to 10 megapixels? These are extremely small pixels, which equal extremely high noise. Panasonic’s noise-suppression algorithms work pretty well at high ISO speeds—400 to as high as 1,600—but at low ISO sensitivities such as 100, the images are quite noisy. The good news is that they print better than they look onscreen, though you’d be well-advised to avoid serious crops.”
Website: CNET - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “Which all begs the question: what do we gain by jumping to 10 megapixels? These are extremely small pixels, which equal extremely high noise. Panasonic’s noise-suppression algorithms work pretty well at high ISO speeds—400 to as high as 1,600—but…
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the new Epson Stylus Photo R265 printer.
“The prints we produced were of fair quality, though photo output was definitely better than text or graphics. The text pages showed quite irregular characters and in some cases you could see mis-registration between lines of print. For general use, they’d probably be OK, but the output is definitely not among the best we’ve seen. Colour graphics were much better, cleanly reproduced and with good solid fills and no notable dither patterns. The paper nap showed through in places, though.”
TrustedReviews have the first online review of the new Epson Stylus Photo R265 printer. “The prints we produced were of fair quality, though photo output was definitely better than text or graphics. The text pages showed quite irregular characters and in some cases you could see mis-registration between lines of…