Olympus Stylus 7010

“The Stylus 7010’s image quality is decent.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Olympus Stylus 7010 (Mju 7010) [Specs], an ultra slim entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera with 12MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-196 mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, In-Camera Panorama (click and pan), AF Tracking technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a large 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots). Magic Filters allow more creative photography and a new Olympus Recommends (OR) button makes it easy to activate the camera’s unique features, including Magic Filters, In-Camera Panorama, Shadow Adjustment or Perfect Shot Preview. Record 640×480 movies with sound @ 30fps.

[ Read the Olympus Stylus 7010 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Samsung ST550

“Samsung has really hit a home run with this cleaver compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Canon EOS 7D

“In some respects the 7D is even a better camera than the EOS 5D Mark II.”

DPReview has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: DPReview ]

The future belongs to Google…

[ View the presentation at: Google ]

Getty Images are calling for artists to submit to its Flickr Collection on Getty Images.

Submit a portfolio of 10 images for consideration and if your work catches the eye of a Getty Images editor, you’ll then receive an invite via Flickrmail to join the Flickr Collection on Getty Images.

[ Submit your Getty Flickr Portfolio at: Flickr ]

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

“Excellent image quality and good performance.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR [Specs], a 12MP resolution (1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR) ultra zoom digital camera which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise. The S200EXR features optical image stabilization, a 14.3x optical zoom (30.5-436mm equiv.), a 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots) and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Fujifilm S200EXR Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Ricoh CX2

“The Ricoh CX2 remains a great pocket camera for the keen photographer.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Ricoh GX200, a compact ultra zoom digital camera with 9.29MP resolution, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 10.7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-300mm equiv.), 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD, Pre AF, Dynamic Range Double Shot mode, Easy Shooting mode, Scene Modes, Electronic Level, Continuous Shooting 5fps, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Ricoh CX2 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

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Lots of people now use Flickr pictures to illustrate articles and even digital photography tutorials (giving the false impression they know what they are talking about).

Now Toyota U.S.A. has apologized to Flickr photographers for using (about 40) Flickr images without their permission in its 4Runner SUV ad.

[ via PDNPulse ]

Olympus E-P2

The Olympus E-P2 adds AF Tracking and a tiltable high resolution EVF (1.44 million dot resolution). Now available in black.

Main changes:

• Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking System
• Tiltable (90 degrees) hi-res (1.44M dots) VF-2 live-finder with 1.15x magnification and 100% field of view
• Movie 720p @ 30fps
• Manual movie mode allows for independent control of aperture and shutter
• iEnhance (color boost)
• HDMI Control from Your HDTV Remote
• Two new Art Filters (Diorama, Cross Process), for stills and video
• Optional EMA-1 Microphone adapter accepts the optional Olympus ME-51S stereo microphone
• Available December 2009 for CAD $1099.99 with the ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens or CAD $1199.99 with the 17mm f2.8 Zuiko Digital Zoom {”pancake”) Lens. The EVF is included.

Olympus has also announced two new lenses: the M. Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 super wide-angle zoom and the M. Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 high-power telephoto zoom.

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Olympus ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF MICRO FOUR THIRDS SYSTEM WITH TWO NEW ZOOM LENSES

Lenses Maximize Design Advantages of Micro Four Thirds System Standard; Offer Outstanding Optical Performance in an Unprecedented Compact, Lightweight Package

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., November 5, 2009 – Olympus announces today that it will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds System lenses in the first half of 2010. The new super wide-angle zoom M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 lens (18-36mm equivalent) and high-power wide to telephoto zoom M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6 lens (28-300mm equivalent) offer amazing optical performance in an extraordinarily compact and lightweight design that translates into taking your PEN camera anywhere for DSLR-quality images and unmatched freedom and creativity.

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