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Panasonic FS7	Panasonic TZ6	Panasonic FX150	Canon EOS 450D	Olympus E-P1
Canon A590 IS	Panasonic TZ5	Fujifilm F70EXR	Olympus E-420	Fujifilm F70EXR
Sony W220	Canon SX110 IS	Canon IXUS 980 IS	Olympus E-P1	Ricoh CX2

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This weeks best deals on Amazon UK

Amazon UK are selling the Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS in pink (making a great last minute mothers day present?) or blue for only £109. The Canon it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 10 megapixel sensor, 2.5" screen, SD card support, rechargeable lithium ion battery, VGA video recording at 30fps, and a compact metal body. You might also want to have a look at the Panasonic Lumix FS7 which is available for £115 (also available in Pink!).

If this doesn't appeal to you, then here are some of the other best sellers on Amazon UK this week:

1 - Panasonic Lumix TZ7 - 10mp, 12x zoom, 3", £219
2 - Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS - 10mp, 3x zoom, 2.5", £109
3 - Canon Powershot A1100 IS - 12mp, 4x opt zoom, 2.5" screen, £99
4 - Fujifilm FinePix S1500 10mp, 12x zoom, 2.7", £115
5 - Sony Cybershot S930 - 10mp, 3x zoom, 2.4", £55

Canon Digital IXUS 105 IS / SD1300 IS at Focus

Canon were showing the new Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS / Powershot SD1300 IS at Focus on Imaging 2010 - the camera features 12.1 megapixel sensor, 28mm wide angle, 4x zoom lens with Optical IS, 2.7” screen, Smart Auto, Smart Flash Exposure, Face Detection, FaceSelf-Timer, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Motion Detection Technology, i-Contrast, DIGIC 4, Creative shooting modes and VGA movies. The camera is available for £158 in Silver, Brown, Aqua, and Pink

"28mm wide-angle 4.0x zoom lens - A wide 28mm lens is perfect for capturing landscapes or group shots, while a 4.0x optical zoom lets you get closer to your subject. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer delivers blur-free results throughout the zoom range. 6.8 cm (2.7”) PureColor II LCD - For detailed image review, easy framing and effortless menu navigation, the IXUS 105 features a 6.8 cm (2.7”) PureColor II LCD. A wide viewing angle makes it easy to share images with friends as well as frame shots in bright sunlight."

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Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS / SD1400 IS at Focus

Canon were showing the Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS / PowerShot SD1400 IS at Focus on Imaging 2010 - the ultra compact camera features a 14.1 MP sensor, 28mm wide, 4x zoom with Optical IS, 2.7” LCD, Smart Auto, Face Detection, Hints & Tips, HD movies, HDMI, Smart Shutter, Smart Flash Exposure, i-Contrast, DIGIC 4 & Servo AF/AE, Creative shooting modes. Canon have published sample photos here. The Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS is available for £220 in Silver, Black, Pink and Orange.

"28mm wide-angle 4.0x zoom lens - A wide 28mm lens is perfect for capturing landscapes or group shots, while a 4.0x optical zoom lets you get closer to your subject. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer counteracts image blur due to camera shake throughout the zoom range."

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Canon Digital IXUS 210 IS / SD3500 IS at Focus

Canon were showing the Canon Digital IXUS 210 (aka Powershot SD3500 IS) at Focus on Imaging 2010 - the camera features a 14.1 megapixel sensor, ultra wide angle 24mm 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, a large 3.5" touch screen, Smart Auto, Face Detection. Hints & Tips HD movies, HDMI, Smart Shutter, Smart Flash Exposure, i-Contrast, DIGIC 4 & Servo AF/AE and Creative shooting modes. Canon have published sample photos here. The Canon Digital IXUS 210 is available for £279 in black, silver, gold and pink.

"Slender, metallic and available in four colours*, the IXUS 210 is a masterpiece of IXUS design. 14.1 Megapixels lets you make poster-size prints, or crop images to perfection. 24mm ultra wide-angle 5.0x zoom lens - An ultra-wide 24mm lens is perfect for capturing landscapes or group shots, while a 5.0x optical zoom gets you closer to your subject. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer works to prevent image blur due to camera shake."

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Canon Powershot SX210 IS at Focus

Canon were showing the new Canon Powershot SX210 IS at Focus on Imaging - the camera features a 14.1 megapixel sensor, a wide-angle 14x optical zoom lens, Optical Image Stabilizer, 7.6 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD, HD movies, HDMI, Smart Auto, Face Detection, Smart Flash Exposure, i-Contrast, DIGIC 4 & Servo AF/AE, Manual Control, Creative shooting modes, and Smart Shutter. The camera is available in black, gold and pink/purple for £359

"28mm wide-angle 14x zoom lens - The PowerShot SX210 IS combines compact, take-anywhere proportions with a wide 28mm Canon lens, perfect for capturing landscapes or group shots. A 14x optical zoom lets you fill the frame with distant subjects, while the 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer prevents image blur due to camera shake throughout the long zoom range."

Canon Powershot SX210 IS Links: Sample Photos (Canon)

Canon Powershot S90 IS at Focus on Imaging

Canon were showing the new Canon Powershot S90 at Focus on Imaging 2010, it features an f2.0 wide angle 3.8x optical zoom lens lens (28-105mm) with optical image stabilisation, 10 megapixel sensor, ISO3200, 3" 461k pixel screen, manual focus, control dial, VGA 30fps video, RAW support, and exposure bracketing. The camera is available for £315

"I’ll be straightforward here – I like the Canon PowerShot S90, I like it a LOT. Here’s why – it’s packed to the brim with features, yet is as small as an average compact camera. After four long years, the Canon S-series is finally back with the all new PowerShot S90. While the camera doesn’t look at all like any of its predecessors, it still continues the legacy of the S-series, packing a big punch in a relatively compact body." - DPInterface

Read more Canon Powershot S90 Reviews: NeutralDay, Trusted Reviews, NeoCamera, Pocket Lint, Enticing The Light - Part 1, Part 2, DigitalCameraReview, Luminous Landscape, Photography BLOG, DCI, DCWatch (via 1001nc.com)

Panasonic Lumix TZ10 ZS7 at Focus on Imaging

Panasonic are showing the new Panasonic Lumix TZ10 / ZS7 at Focus on Imaging 2010 - it features a metal body available in a number of colours (red, black, blue, silver, depending on location), and has a 25mm 12x optical zoom lens (25 - 300mm), GPS, 12 megapixel sensor, 3" 460k screen, 720p video with stereo sound, and optical image stabilisation. The TZ10 is available for £315:

"With a strong heritage, this fourth generation TZ model features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A high quality lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm (1), is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilizing new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body while passing Leica's stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance. Thanks to the newly incorporated Intelligent Resolution technology, a ground-breaking Intelligent Zoom is available with the TZ10 which extends the zoom ratio by approx.1.3x maintaining the picture quality even by combining zoom technologies. This means the 12x optical can virtually extend to 16x equivalent. Furthermore, the Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 23.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer."

Panasonic Lumix FT2 at Focus on Imaging

Panasonic are showing the new Panasonic Lumix FT2 at Focus on Imaging 2010 - it features a waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof body available in a number of colours (depending on location), and has a 28mm 4.6x optical zoom lens, 2.7" screen, 14 megapixel sensor, 720p video, and optical image stabilisation. The Panasonic Lumix FT2 is available for £299:

"Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix DMC-FT2, a successor to Lumix’s first camera geared for active outdoor use, the DMC-FT1. Featuring AVCHD Lite HD movie recording capability, the new 14.1-megapixel FT2 further strengthens its toughness to be waterproof to 10m, shockproof to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and dustproof. The camera is also empowered internally by the newly developed Venus Engine HD II integrating “Intelligent Resolution” technology."

Panasonic Lumix GF1 with Leica Lens at Focus

Panasonic are showing the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR with Leica lens and adapter at Focus on Imaging 2010 - the camera features a 12.1 megapixel live view sensor, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio, AF assist lamp, ISO100 - 3200, 3fps shooting, 3.0" 3:2 aspect 460k pixel screen, dust reduction, and built in flash. Compared to the Olympus E-P1 - It lacks the in body image stablisation, and instead relies on optical IS in the lens. The camera is available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for £569 with kit lens, or £449 body only.

Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews: Cameralabs, Digital Camera Info, Trusted Reviews, TOP Part I, TOP Part II, ByThom, DPExpert, DPExpert GF1 and E-P1, ePhotoZine, The Online Photographer, DPReview, DCResource, Luminous Landscape, HardwareZone, Which43.com, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).

Panasonic SDXC 64gb Class 10 Memory Card

Panasonic are showing their new SDXC memory cards at Focus on Imaging 2010 - the card shown above holds a massive 64gb of data, and 48gb cards will also be available from their "Gold" range. The cards are Class 10 cards which should be excellent for high speed transfers and HD video recording, with a speed of upto 22MB/s.

Panasonic Lumix G2 M43 DSLR Sample Photos

We've uploaded some resized sample photos (EXIF info intact) from a pre-production Panasonic Lumix G2 micro four thirds Digital SLR using the 14-45mm lens. The G2 features a 12.1 megapixel sensor, live view, 3" swivel touch screen with touch focus, live view electronic view finder, HD video (720p) AVCHD lite encoding, ISO6400, colour modes plus face recognition and intelligent auto. The camera will be available with a new 14-42mm lens with Mega Optical Image Stabilisation, in three colours blue, red, black, in June.

View our Panasonic Lumix G2 Sample Photos
Read our Panasonic Lumix G2 Hands on Preview

Future Panasonic Lumix G Series Lenses

Panasonic have been showing new / future lenses at Focus on Imaging 2010 - including a new 8mm f3.5 fish eye lens, 14mm f/2.5 wide angle pancake lens (shown above, Fisheye expected Autumn 2010), and a 100mm - 300mm f4 - f5.6 zoom lens with mega optical image stabilisation (shown below). They are due / expected Autumn 2010 (apart from the 14mm, which is expected in Summer 2010). Pictures taken with a pre-production Panasonic Lumix G2.

8mm f3.5 fisheye:

Panasonic Lumix G2 Micro 43 DSLR Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix G2 micro four thirds Digital SLR - 12.1 megapixel sensor, live view, 3" swivel touch screen with touch focus, live view electronic view finder, HD video (720p) AVCHD lite encoding, ISO6400, colour modes etc. The camera will be available with a new 14-42mm lens with Mega Optical Image Stabilisation, in three colours blue, red, black, in June.


"The New Lumix G2 - Part of the highly commended Lumix G Micro System of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-G2 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – whilst remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Standing out from the crowd, the new DMC-G2 is the world’s first interchangeable lens system camera with touch-control shooting (*1), offering consumers an entirely new kind of system camera shooting.


With a feature set to be proud of – including a 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, the new Venus Engine HD II processor, double Live-View function, AVCHS Lite high definition movie recording, popular My Colour Mode and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode – to name but a few, the DMC-G2 offers revolutionary shooting ease and comfort."

"Continuing to push the boundaries, Panasonic’s new DMC-G2 adopts touch-control shooting for the first time in an interchangeable lens system camera. AF is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the large, 460,000-dot LCD. You can even release the shutter using a single touch."

Onto the menus: ISO100 to ISO6400, the shooting screen with touch-shutter and touch-quick menu, the recording menu with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios, and the My Menu screen that remembers settings you have changed.

Pictures below taken with a pre-production Panasonic Lumix G2.

The blue version:

Some sample shots, ISO400:

ISO100 with flash:

With flash, ISO100:

Panasonic Lumix G10 Micro 43 DSLR Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix G10 micro four thirds Digital SLR - 12.1 megapixel live view MOS sensor, dust reduction sensor, 3" screen, and electronic viewfinder, ISO6400, etc. The camera will be available in black with a new 14-42mm lens with Mega Optical Image Stabilisation, in June. (Pictures taken with a pre-production Panasonic Lumix G2).

"The New Lumix G10 - Boasting a host of advanced digital functions, with outstanding image quality and a compact DSLR style body, Panasonic’s new DMC-G10 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix G Micro System of cameras. Joining a family of innovative members – the DMC-G1 was the first interchangeable lens system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard with dramatic downsizing of the body adopting the mirror-less structure. Next came the DMC-GH1 realizing 1920x1080 full HD (High Definition) movie recording and the DMC- GF1 brought innovation with its’ ultra compact, slim profile. The new DMC-G10 is newly released as a sister model of the touch-operation DMC-G2, with both models boasting high image quality and ease of use."

Focus on Imaging 2010 Starts Tomorrow

We will be at Focus on Imaging 2010 - covering the event both on DigiCamReview.com and with a "live" twitter feed, that you can follow here. The show is open to both trade and the public and this year sees increased interest with stands from Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Sony, Fujifilm plus printer companies such as Epson, Hewlett Packard, and several retailers give you the chance to buy the latest gear at bargain prices, with Jacobs and others there. The event is at the NEC, Birmingham, and tickets are £10.

This weeks best deals on Amazon UK

Amazon UK are selling the Pentax Optio E85 for only £69. The Pentax features a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.7" screen, Face Priority and Smile Detection modes and Lithium ion battery. You might also want to have a look at the Panasonic Lumix FS7 which is available for £115.

If this doesn't appeal to you, then here are some of the other best sellers on Amazon UK this week:

1 - Fujifilm FinePix J30 - 12mp, 3x opt zoom, 2.7" screen, £70
2 - Panasonic Lumix TZ7 - 10mp, 12x zoom, 3", £219
3 - Fujifilm FinePix S1500 10mp, 12x zoom, 2.7", £115
4 - Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS - 12mp, 3x zoom, 2.5", £165
5 - Sony Cybershot W180 - 10mp, 3x zoom, 2.7", £90