From the monthly archives: "July 2009"

This weeks best deals on Amazon UK

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Canon IXUS 110 ISAmazon UK are selling the Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS for only £189 this week – the camera features a 12 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, 2.8″ screen, HD video recording and a compact body available in silver, gold, pink and blue. Amazon are also offering a free Lowepro Rezo 20 case with a number of compact digital cameras. Here are some of the other best sellers on Amazon UK this week:

1 – Panasonic Lumix TZ7 – 10mp, 12x optical zoom, pocket zoom, £264
2 – Samsung ES15 – 10mp, 3x, 2.5″ budget camera, £59
3 – Sony Alpha A200 – cheapest Sony DSLR, £284
4 – Panasonic Lumix FS7 – 10mp, 4x zoom, pocket camera, £118
5 – Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS – On special offer this week, £189

Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Announced

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Nikon D3000Nikon has announced the new Nikon D3000 – an update to the D60 – it features a 10 megapixel sensor, 3fps shooting, 11 point focus, 3″ LCD, SD support, new Guide mode, and ISO 100-1600. The Nikon D3000 will be available for £499 with VR kit lens.

“The D3000 is a high-performance DX-format SLR that delivers superb images and boasts a range of functions, which make photography simple and fun. Nikon’s intelligent Guide Mode offers incredibly user-friendly in-camera assistance, enabling even beginners to capture wonderful images. Perfect for shots that you are not sure how to take, Guide Mode will ask you about the image you want to capture and automatically optimize the camera settings for the best possible results. When you want to learn more, you can use Guide Mode to find out how to adjust the settings yourself. The 10.2 megapixel image sensor and fast autofocus performance ensure precise, detailed images. The large, 3-inch LCD screen is highly convenient for composing and reviewing images, and makes it easy to use the in-camera retouch menu that enables you to modify images without a computer. The D3000 – the camera that shows you how to capture stunning shots with ease.”

Read Nikon D3000 Previews: DPReview

Nikon D300s Digital SLR Announced

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Nikon D300sNikon has announced the new Nikon D300s – an update to the D300 – it features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, 7fps shooting, 3″ LCD, CF and SD support, live view, HD Video recording, and ISO 200-3200. The D300s will be available from Amazon

“The D300S is a compact DX format professional SLR that extends the options for photographers who value creative flexibility. Incorporates Nikon’s D-movie with in-camera editing function into a discrete body, letting you switch quickly between capturing superior stills or movie clips in stereo* sound. It boasts a highly sensitive 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and supports a phenomenal 7fps continuous shooting. CF and SD card slots enhance workflow flexibility, letting you capture stills on one card and movies on another. Nikon’s acclaimed 51-point AF system offers broad coverage and high sensitivity in low light. Selectable Picture Controls streamline post-production, and the high definition 3-inch LCD screen supports D-movie and two Live View modes. Protected by a tough, yet light, environmentally-sealed magnesium alloy body, the D300S will change the way you approach the craft of photography.”

Read Nikon D300s Previews: DPReview

Olympus Pen E-P1 DSLR Review at DPReview

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Olympus E-P1

DPReview have published their review of the new Olympus PEN E-P1 – a DSLR that fits in your pocket – you can find out how it performed in our review, and our sample photo gallery.

The E-P1 is the world’s smallest digital camera with changeable lens, it features the same size sensor as other Olympus Digital SLRs (meaning much better image quality with all the low-noise benefits of a DSLR), but with a camera body and lens size much more in like with a compact point and shoot. It is available with a 17mm lens (34mm equivalent, with viewfinder £749), and 14-42mm 3x zoom lens (28 – 84mm equivalent, £699). It’s also available with both lenses for £849 for the 14-42mm Black & 17mm Silver Pancake Lenses & VF-1 External Optical View Finder Kit with Silver body. The camera features dust reduction, a 12.3 megapixel live view sensor, 720p video recording (1280×720) with stereo sound and HDMI out, anti-shake sensor, 3″ screen, 3fps shooting, SDHC support, and ISO100 – 6400.

Read our Olympus PEN E-P1 Review
View our Olympus PEN E-P1 Sample Photo Gallery
Olympus PEN E-P1 Unboxed at Recently Reviewed

Read more Olympus E-P1 Reviews: Davids Simple Photography, SteveHuffPhotos, PhotoReview, Hardware Zone, The Online Photographer, The Digital Story (with 17mm), DigitalRev, PC World, Trusted Reviews, Photocrati, Photography BLOG, Kennysia, T3, Steves-Digicams, Engadget.com, links continued below.

Olympus E-P1

More Olympus PEN E-P1 Links:
Information: Serious Compacts London Launch, Olympus Press Release, Olympus Product Page, Hamburg Press Release (DPNow),

Previews: BandH, JessopsTV, DPReview, LetsGoDigital, DCResource, Four Thirds Photo, Imaging Resource, MacWorld, Digital Camera HQ, Edmond Terakopian, TOP,

Sample Photos: Photography BLOG,

Sample Videos: Youtube, DPReview

Sony Alpha A380 Digital SLR Review

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Sony Alpha A380

Photography BLOG has reviewed the new Sony Alpha A380 Digital SLR – an update to the A350 – it features a 14 megapixel sensor, 2.7″ live-view tilting screen, on screen help guide, ISO3200, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization, 2.5fps shooting, D-Range Optimizer, Sony Memory Stick slot, plus SD / SDHC card support. The Sony A380 is available for £609 with kit lens.

“When you marry a sensor with a high pixel count to a standard kit lens there’s always a question mark over whether the combination is truly capable of resolving all those self same pixels. For us, though there are plenty of subtleties of tone across the images from the Sony A380, occasionally they could do with being a tad sharper.”

Kodak Easyshare M341 Announced

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Kodak M341Kodak has also announced the new KODAK EASYSHARE M341 Digital Camera, featuring Smart Capture, 12MP sensor, 3x optical zoom, and 2.7” LCD, and Easy uploading of pictures and video directly to YouTube™ or KODAK Gallery via the “Share” button and KODAK EASYSHARE Software. Available in Grey Silver, Classic Kodak Red, Satin Black and Deep Orchid, and retailing at £119.99 RRP from August, 2009.

Kodak Easyshare M381 Announced

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Kodak M381Kodak has announced the new KODAK EASYSHARE M381, a compact 12mp Digital Camera, with a 5X optical zoom lens, 3.0″ LCD, Easy upload to Facebook, YouTube™ or Kodak Gallery, Face detection, Blur reduction, and ISO1600, it will be available in Black Olive, Light Steel Blue and Wine Red for £129.99 from September, 2009.

“Memorable moments worth capturing and sharing can pop up in an instant, and the slim design of the KODAK EASYSHARE M381 Digital Camera enables consumers to take it anywhere those moments may happen,” says Walsh.

Even when the picture you want is far away, the M381 brings you closer without moving an inch, thanks to a 5X optical zoom lens. “Plus, you’ll take great pictures in just about any situation, thanks to our Smart Capture technology,” Walsh adds.

Kodak Easyshare Z950 Announced

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Kodak Z950Kodak has announced the new Kodak Easyshare Z950 it features a 10x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, 12 MP sensor, 3″ LCD, Smart Capture feature, fast click-to-capture speed (<0.3 seconds), HD picture and video capture, Includes Li-ion rechargeable batteries, Face detection, High ISO up to 3200, SDHC/SD card, and will be available in September, priced at £199

“Leading the new introductions is the KODAK EASYSHARE Z950 Digital Camera, offering a 10X image stabilised Schneider-Kreuznach optical zoom lens that provides maximum versatility for avid photographers to easily handle both distant and close-up shots. It also incorporates Kodak’s innovative Smart Capture feature, which automatically adjusts focus, flash, and exposure for a great picture in virtually any setting.”

Panasonic Lumix FZ35 FZ38 Announced

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Panasonic Lumix FZ35

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumix FZ35 / FZ38 – the new camera features a 27mm wide angle 18x optical zoom lens (27 – 486mm), new Power Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.), ultra high-speed start-up of approx. 1.2 seconds, a 2.7″ screen, HD 720p Video at 30fps, 12 megapixel sensor, and manual operation. The camera will be available in black from September, for £269.

“Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and convenience. Panasonic’s new DMC-ZX1 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix range of cameras. A younger, sister product to the highly regarded TZ series, the ZX1 offers even further compactness whilst also boasting a powerful 8x optical zoom.”

Read Panasonic Lumix FZ35 / FZ38 Reviews: Photography BLOG, Trusted Reviews