From the monthly archives: "March 2010"

Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds Review

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Olympus EPL1

Photography BLOG has reviewed new Olympus PEN E-PL1, a new budget version of the Olympus PEN EP-1, and Olympus PEN EP-2 Micro Four Thirds cameras, with a 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7″ screen, and built in flash, it is available now in numerous colours: black, blue, white, red, and silver / champagne (depending on location) – In the UK the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is available from Amazon UK in: Silver, Black, White and Red for £538 with kit lens.

Other features include: ISO 100 to ISO 3200, 720p HD Video recording (30fps), SDHC card support (Class 6 recommended), anti-shake sensor, face detection, in camera panoramic mode, 6 art filters, multiple exposure, dust reduction sensor, HDMI out, P/A/S/M Manual controls, RAW, 3fps shooting, different aspect ratios: 4:3 (Default) ／ 3:2 ／ 16:9 ／ 1:1, 290 shot battery life, and mono audio (stereo mic optional extra).

Read more Olympus PEN E-PL1 Reviews: Engadget, ePhotoZine, DCResource, First Impressions: Steve Huff Photos (Update: Comments), Enticing the Light, Previews: DPInterface, DPNow, DigitalCameraReview, DPReview, Engadget, DigitalCameraInfo, DigitalCameraReview, DCResource (Blue), Crunchgear (pics of the stereo mic), TheDigitalStory, Press Release below, Found at Pocket Lint, Crunchgear, Photorumors, 43rumors

This weeks best deals on Amazon UK: Sony W180

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Sony Cybershot W180Amazon UK are selling the Sony Cybershot W180 in silver and black for only £69. The Sony Cybershot W180 features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 10 megapixel sensor, 2.7″ screen, Memory Stick PRO Duo card support, rechargeable lithium ion battery, and a compact body. You might also want to have a look at the Panasonic Lumix FS7 which is available for £115 (also available in Pink!). Also worth mentioning is the appearance of the Nikon D3000 with VR kit lens appearing in the bestsellers list at number 6 – priced at £355.

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

1 – Canon Powershot A1100 IS – 12mp, 4x opt zoom, 2.5″ screen, £99
2 – Panasonic Lumix TZ7 – 10mp, 12x zoom, 3″, £219
3 – Sony Cybershot W180 – 10mp, 3x zoom, 2.7″, £69
4 – Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS – 10mp, 3x zoom, 2.5″, £129
5 – Panasonic Lumix FZ38 12mp, 18x zoom, 2.7″, £249

Casio Exilim EX-G1 G-Shock Camera Review

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Casio EX-G1

Imaging Resrouce has reviewed the new Casio Exilim EX-G1 – the world’s slimmest shock resistant camera, it features a shockproof, dustproof, waterproof (10ft), slim camera body, and has a 12 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, and 2.5″ screen. The EX-G1 will be available in December 2009 with an MSRP of $299.99 and will be available in black and red. The UK price is £249, and it is available from Casio at Carnaby, or Amazon UK.

“Sporty, rough-and-tumble cameras like the Casio EX-G1 have been gaining in popularity ever since Olympus really got things rolling with its Stylus TOUGH series of point-and-shoot cameras. With more than 25 years’ experience with its G-Shock timepieces, it makes sense that Casio has released a camera that is shock-resistant, waterproof, dustproof, and freeze proof. It’s also the thinnest camera so far in this category, and has an unusual but cool design.”

Read more Casio Exilim EX-G1 Reviews: Engadget, Trusted Reviews, Digital Camera Review, Steves-DigiCams, Digital Camera Info, Commentary at 1001ncs,

Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS / SD1400 IS Review

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Canon IXUS 130

Photography BLOG has reviewed the new Canon Digital IXUS 130 IS / PowerShot SD1400 IS – 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.

“The Canon Digital IXUS 130 (also known as the PowerShot SD1400 IS) is the slimmest ever IXUS / PowerShot digital camera. Measuring just 17.8mm at its thickest point, the 14 megapixel Canon 130 compact camera offers a 4x optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle setting and Optical Image Stabilization, 2.7 inch LCD screen, 720p HD video with an HDMI output connection, Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology, Smart Shutter mode and FaceSelf-Timer for easier portraits, and a useful Hints & Tips feature for beginners.”

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Canon IXUS 130

Pentax Optio I-10 Retro Camera Review

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Pentax Optio I-10

NeutralDay has reviewed the new Pentax Optio I-10 – a 12 megapixel camera with a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent), shake reduction (CCD-sensor shift), smile detection, HD video mode, 2.7″ 16:9 LCD monitor, 2.6fps shooting, and it will be available in white or black. The top “SLR-like” features a flash on the front, and a speaker on the back, other design features include a thumb operated zoom control, the design was “inspired by PENTAX Auto 110“, more information on the Pentax website. The Pentax Optio I-10 is available for £179.

“One of the more cleverly designed cameras introduced so far this year, the Pentax Optio I-10 is a digital compact camera offering 12.1 megapixels and a 5x zoom lens. Clearly the most striking aspect to the I-10, and likely its most appealing, is its old-school SLR camera styling, cleverly capturing the nostalgia of yesterday’s film cameras, while at the same time providing today’s latest features, including face detection, HD video, and a number of in-camera digital filters.”

More Pentax Optio I-10 Links: Pocket-Lint First Look

This weeks best deals on Amazon UK: Nikon S220

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Nikon Coolpix S220Amazon UK are selling the Nikon Coolpix S220 in red for only £69. The Nikon Coolpix S220 features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 10 megapixel sensor, 2.5″ screen, SD card support, rechargeable lithium ion battery, and a compact body. You might also want to have a look at the Panasonic Lumix FS7 which is available for £115 (also available in Pink!). Also worth mentioning is the appearance of the Nikon D3000 with VR kit lens appearing in the bestsellers list at number 7 – priced at £355.

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″, £218
2 – Canon Powershot A1100 IS – 12mp, 4x opt zoom, 2.5″ screen, £99
3 – Panasonic Lumix FZ38 – 12mp, 18x zoom, 2.7″, £249
4 – Fujifilm FinePix S1500 10mp, 12x zoom, 2.7″, £115
5 – Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS – 10mp, 3x zoom, 2.5″, £126

WIN Experience Seminars Introduction to EOS Training DVD

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Experience Seminars DVDExperience Seminars has given us the new “Introduction to Photography with your Digital EOS” Training DVD to give away – the DVD features 2 hours and 45 minutes of training on how to get to grips with your Canon EOS digital SLR, and is worth £20. If you would like to win one of these then simply join and post some photos on our Facebook page, retweet this post (on twitter or facebook, links below), or subscribe to our newsletter (link on the right). The winner will be selected on the 26th of March, and contacted for details.

“A DVD applicable to any digital EOS in the range and is designed to build an in depth knowledge of photography. This will be vital to the newcomer to photography especially if they have only used a compact camera in the past. It’s also ideal for the many photographers who are self taught and understand the basic terms but are struggling to make all the parts of photography work together. We don’t just look at what the features such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO and depth of field do, but how they interact together and when the various settings should be used. We also look at why, in some situations, it will be impossible to get great results and why. A chapter based course liberally illustrated with example pictures to get the point across.”

Olympus T-100 Compact Now Available

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Olympus T-100

Olympus America has details of the new Olympus T-100 – a compact 12 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4″ screen, intelligent AUTO mode, digital image stabilisation, SD/SDHC support, VGA video, and uses lithium-ion batteries. The camera is available for £89 from Tesco Direct or Amazon UK in Black, Silver, Red or Blue.

“The Olympus T-100 is a compact 12 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom. The T-100 has some great features to make taking photos easier including advanced face detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces, intelligent auto mode which detects the 5 most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically, digital image stabilisation for reduced blur and AF tracking to keep your subject sharp even if they move. Other features include a 2.4″ LCD screen and video recording with sound. Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards and includes a rechargable Li-ion battery.”

Olympus T-100 Links: Amazon Review