Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
DCR has posted a review of the Olympus E-620.
Even in an industry where we’re used to derivative models and trickle-down technology, the E-620 impressed with just how closely its performance – from shooting speed to image quality – aligned with what we saw from the much more expensive parent model.
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Olympus E-620 Reviews and Resources.
PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot D10.
Ignore the rather obvious external design differences, and you’ll find that the D10 offers the usual blend of intuitive handling, sensible design and largely dependable image quality.
Steve’s Digicams has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix ZS3.
Our indoor image samples show the same great exposure and color, as well as a crisp image from edge to edge. ISO 400 is the first time noise appears in the image. Even then, the level is acceptable and will not be noticed in prints of 8×10 or larger.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Panasonic Lumix ZS3 Reviews and Resources.
Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Pentax Optio P70.
The Optio P70 works well enough as a snapshot camera in good light. If the light starts to fall noise can start to play a part in the photos and take an edge off the clarity and definition of the photos.
DP Interface has posted a review of the Canon Rebel T1i.
Image quality produced by the Rebel T1i aka EOS 500D was very good with low noise, good color accuracy and detailed photos. Everything’s pretty good with just one main issue: the 15 megapixel sensor mercilessly shows flaws and softness of lower-grade lenses…
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel T1i Reviews and Resources.
Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Sony Cybershot W220.
The Sony Cybershot DSC W220 is not a bad digital camera. I found the camera easy to use and it has a low shutter lag time compared to other cameras in its class.
Ubergizmo has posted a review of the Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1.
Casio’s Exilim EX-F1 is – no doubt – a very innovative camera that offers a true feat of engineering: Capturing up to 60 fullsize frames in the blink of an eye can deliver stunning pictures that would otherwise be impossible to take.
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Casio Exilim Pro EX-F1 Reviews and Resources.
The new Nikon D5000 and Canon Rebel T1i have stirred quite the fuss with their solid specs and entry-level price tags. The prior generation cameras from the Nikon and Canon camps were capable performers. The Rebel XSi (aka 450D) and the Nikon D60 rang in at 12.2 megapixels and 10.2 megapixels, respectively.
The Nikon D5000 features the same 12.3 megapixel sensor found in the Nikon D90, while the Canon Rebel T1i packs in 15.1 megapixels, which is similar to or the same as the sensor found in the Canon 50D. Kudos to both Nikon and Canon for staying lean on megapixels, relatively speaking.
As for sensitivity, both Nikon and Canon have extended the range. The Nikon D5000 features ISO 100-6400 range, while the Canon Rebel T1i covers a range of ISO 100-12800 for an extra stop on the high end. Both of these numbers reflect the ISO expansion features.
I’ve been shooting with both cameras side by side for a couple of days now and nabbed a few handheld shots of some orange roses, up close and under a mix of incandescent and indirect sunlight. The flowers were on my kitchen counter next to a window. This is hardly a scientific comparison, but I think is a fair representation of real world ISO performance. Additionally, you will get some taste of the stabilization capabilities of each of the lenses that come in the respective kits for the Canon and Nikon shooters.
Below you’ll find the entire quick and dirty ISO comparison throughout the range of ISOs available for both these cameras. [Read more…]
I’m sticking to my guns on a release of the Sony A230, A330 and A380 for next week.
Of course all of the cameras will feature SteadyShot (i.e., the internal sensor-based image stabilizer). As was the case with the A300 and A350, their respective replacements, the A330 and the A380 will offer the tilting LCD screen. Unfortunately, it appears that the LCD tilt function is pretty much the same as it was last generation – so there’s no adjustment to aid with portrait-oriented shots. Of course, the solid Live View function also remains intact.
It also appears that the new Alpha DSLRs will feature the same megapixel quantities as their respective predecessors – A230 = 10.1 megapixels, A330 = 10.1 megapixels, and A380 at 14.2 megapixels. We also know that senstivity will only reach ISO 3200 (at least on the A380).
Clearly aiming toward the consumer crowd, Sony has freshened up the graphical display to more clearly convey the effect that shutter and aperture choices have on the exposure. Also featured is a directory to explain what different shooting modes do. These are both things that Nikon or Canon has done in one form or the other over the past generation or two of entry-level DSLRs.
Other bells and whistles include an HDMI port, Dynamic Range Optimizer, 40-segment exposure meter, and Smart Teleconverter (aka digital zoom).
Here’s the major leak screen capture from Sony.ru, as translated via Google translator. [Read more…]
What Digital Camera has published a review of the Nikon D5000.
There’s no doubting the abilities of this camera to produce stunning still images – and moving images – but it does sit against some tough competitors, including some of Nikon’s own models.
For more news and reviews on the D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.