Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro 43rds Review
HardwareZone have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds DSLR – 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 will be available in Black, Silver, Red and White, for $900 / £816 with lens, or £549 body only.
“The Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a joy of a camera to shoot with. It gave us better shots than we could hope for with any compact, at an acceptable trade-off between size and convenience. It’s dead-easy to use, with Panasonic’s intelligent iA (Intelligent Auto) mode for point and shoot situations, and full manual settings for finer control.”
Read Panasonic Lumix GF1 Reviews, Previews: Davids Simple Photography Hands On, Pocket Lint, DPNow, Links: Read the full GF1 Press Release, Related: Why I love Micro FourThirds (TOP).
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Canon Powershot SX20 IS Review
Thew’s Reviews have reviewed the new Canon Powershot SX20 IS – it features a wide angle 20x optical zoom lens (28 – 560mm), with optical image stabilisation, 2.5″ twist screen, 12 megapixel sensor, 720p 30fps video with stereo sound, ISO1600, and 0cm super macro mode. The SX20 IS is available for £319
“I’d have no problem recommending the SX20 to people who are looking for a long-zoom camera with decent, but not quite HD-Camcorder-level video. It has a few quirks, but overall it’s a very well built camera that has had the advantages of experience and time to get the design right.”
Read more Canon Powershot SX20 IS Reviews: Photography BLOG
Sigma DP2 Review at DPReview
DPReview have reviewed the new Sigma DP2 – it features a new f2.8 41mm lens (35mm equiv) – a 14 megapixel foveon sensor, a new TRUE II Image Processing Engine, RAW support and 2.5″ screen. The Sigma DP2 is available for £480
“Now, just over a year after the DP1 finally appeared, we have the DP2. Although the outward appearance is very similar to its forebear, much has changed inside. The most obvious difference is the lens – now offering a perhaps more flexible 41mm equivalent focal length and a faster maximum aperture of F2.8.”
Read more Sigma DP2 Reviews: PDNGearGuide, TOP (Guide), Photography BLOG, NeutralDay, BoingBoing.net, Trusted Reviews, Boxedlight.com, Akihabaranews, TOP Short Review, TOP 2nd Opinion, The Online Photographer, PhotoReview, Lensist
Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Sample Photo Gallery
We’ve just uploaded sample photos from the new Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR – it features a wide angle 10x optical zoom lens (27-270mm), a 10 megapixel SuperCCD EXR sensor that provides high resolution, high sensitivity, and high dynamic range modes, an anti-shake sensor, 2.7″ screen, SD card support, 5 Film Simulation Modes, and VGA video recording at 30fps. The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is available from Amazon for £210
View our Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Sample Photo Gallery
Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Sample Photos: Fujifilm USA
Pentax K-x DSLR Announced in TechniColor!
Pentax has announced the new Pentax K-x Digital SLR – with “100 colours, 100 styles” it features different body and grip colours (in Japan), a 12.4mp CMOS sensor, sensor shift image stabilisation, dust reduction, 2.7″ live view screen, 11 point AF, ISO6400, RAW, HDR (combining 3 photos), 1,280 x 720 (16:9 aspect ratio) 24fps video, 4.7fps shooting, SD card support and takes AA batteries. The camera will be available for |£599 / $649.95 USD with 18-55mm kit lens.
“PENTAX Imaging Company redefines the entry-level digital SLR category with the introduction of the K-x digital SLR. This latest PENTAX camera offers high-end features including Live View and HD video. And, since there’s no rule that SLR cameras must come in black only, the K-x will be available in a choice of white or black, as well as special, limited edition red and navy.
Priced at $649.95 USD (for body with DA L 18-55mm lens), the extremely compact and lightweight PENTAX K-x forges ahead on the trail initiated by the popular PENTAX K2000. With a one-handed shooting design and simple, easy-to-use operation, the K-x is perfect for users stepping up from a point and shoot digital camera to their first digital SLR.”
More Pentax K-x DSLR Links, Previews: NeutralDay, Photography BLOG, Imaging Resource, DPReview Hands On, Press Release at PentaxDSLRs Blog, Launch at OK1000 (via 1001noisycameras)
Lego Blue 3MP Camera Now Available
Amazon UK are now selling the Lego Digital Blue 3mp camera – it features a built-in flash, fixed focus, digital zoom, holds up to 80 photos at a time (with 128MB Internal Memory), 3 Megapixels sensor, 1.5″ Color LCD Screen, 4X Digital Zoom, USB port, and Internal rechargable Lithium-Ion battery. The camera is available for pre-order for £59 and is due to be released on the 27th of October, just don’t tell your kids!
“Digital Blue introduces today’s youth to a world of technology, innovation, design and fun. As a leading developer of interactive youth electronics and software, we provide high-quality, affordable products for kids and teens. Digital Blue’s innovative consumer electronics are used by millions of kids and teens worldwide each day.
Now all the fun of LEGO bricks is engineered into a real digital camera. The LEGO digital camera looks like it is built completely from LEGO bricks, but it can’t be taken apart. LEGO bricks can be added to the top or bottom of the camera, so kids can integrate it into their buildings and creations. But this is no toy; it’s a full functioning 3 Megapixel digital camera, featuring a color 1.5” LCD screen. Let your imagination go wild!”
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Review at IR
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR – an update to the F100fd – it features a new 12 megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor that provides high resolution (at 12mp), high dynamic range (at 6mp), and high sensitivity with low noise (upto ISO6400 at 6mp). The camera features a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens, manual controls, anti shake sensor, 3″ screen, SD/XD card support, and compact body available in silver or black in for £199.
Read our Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Review
View our Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Sample Photo Gallery
Click here to view the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR video
Read more Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, DigitalCameraInfo, LetsGoDigital, DPInterface, DPReview, Photoxels, DCResource, DPExpert, Luminous Landscape, NeoCamera, Trusted Reviews, TestFreaks, Previews: Read our Fuji F200EXR quick preview.
Olympus PEN E-P1 Firmware Update
Olympus have released Firmware 1.1 for the Olympus E-P1, along with updates for their Olympus kit lenses that improves auto-focus speed. The new Olympus PEN E-P1 is 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 for £549 (body only) or with a 17mm lens (34mm equivalent, with viewfinder £749), and 14-42mm 3x zoom lens (28 – 84mm equivalent, £656). 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: KenRockwell, ByThom, DPExpert (Thoughts), Photography Bay, DPInterface, DCI, DCResource, DPReview, 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.
More Olympus PEN E-P1 Links:
Previews: BandH, JessopsTV, DPReview, LetsGoDigital, DCResource, Four Thirds Photo, Imaging Resource, MacWorld, Digital Camera HQ, Edmond Terakopian, TOP,
Sample Photos: Photography BLOG,
Information: Serious Compacts London Launch, Olympus Press Release, Olympus Product Page, Hamburg Press Release (DPNow),
This week's best deals on Amazon UK
Amazon UK are selling the Pentax Optio L70 for only £99 this week (previously £124 on special offer) – the camera features a 12 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7″ screen, HD video recording and a compact body available in black. If that doesn’t appeal to you, then here are some of the other best sellers on Amazon UK this week:
1 – Panasonic Lumix TZ6 – Pocket Zoom, 10mp, 12x zoom, review, £189
2 – Panasonic Lumix TZ7 – Pocket Zoom, 10mp, 12x zoom, £248
3 – Canon IXUS 100 IS – 12mp, 3x opt zoom, 2.5″ screen, black, £168
4 – Samsung ES15 – 10mp, 3x optical zoom, 2.5″ screen, £59
5 – Panasonic Lumix FS15 – 12mp, 5x zoom, 2.7″ screen, compact, £133
Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Review
Digital Camera Info have reviewed the new Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom – it features a huge 26x optical zoom lens with 26mm wide angle lens, 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7″ screen, anti-shake sensor, manual controls, 10fps shooting, and 1cm macro mode. It is available for £259.
“The Olympus SP-590UZ arrived with a splash, thanks to it’s record-breaking zoom magnification. However, it comes up against stiff competition from other companies putting forward strong cameras in the ultrazoom category.”
Read more Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom Reviews: DPInterface, PhotographyBLOG, Trusted Reviews, DCResource, Photoxels, Olympus SP-590UZ at Focus.
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