OLYMPUS BRINGS CREATIVE FREEDOM TO THE E-450 DSLR

Olympus E-450

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 31, 2009 – Olympus announces its new entry-level digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is small in size and powerful in creativity. The new E-450 continues the E-400 series’ heritage of a small and portable design, powerful features, and ease of use for any skill level, including first time digital camera users. Thanks to Art Filters pioneered with the E-30 and E-620, the E-450 provides consumers with the creative freedom to capture their images in new fun and exciting ways.

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Olympus Space Project

Olympus celebrates its 90th Anniversary by launching a project to focus on the Earth. The OLYMPUS SPACE PROJECT endeavors to capture images of the Earth as it is today using its flagship digital SLR, the E-3.

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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera that is "a solid performer" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.8-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and new Active Display Technology (just tilt or shake camera to advance photo in Playback).

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS [Specs], "a versatile super-zoom that can be tucked away in your purse" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 12x wide-angle optical zoom (28-336mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, PASM modes, Smart AUTO, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Motion Detection, Blink Detection, Face-Detection, and Face-Detection Self-timer.

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS [Specs], a compact ultra zoom digital camera that "will instantly grab the attention of the seasoned photographer looking for a pocket camera that they can really control" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 12x wide-angle optical zoom (28-336mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, PASM modes, Smart AUTO, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Motion Detection, Blink Detection, Face-Detection, and Face-Detection Self-timer.

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Not content with being a very good compact low-light digital camera, the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR with its 12MP resolution (1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR), Sensor-shift image stabilization, 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots) and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps scores a winner with wide dynamic range. Blown highlights may be history!

[ Read more in our Fujifilm F200EXR Review... ]

Olympus E30

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Olympus E30 [QuickPrice Check], a semipro DSLR with "unacceptable noise levels and dynamic range." The Olympus E30 is vertically targeted to the artist photographers with six Art Filters, 12.3MP resolution high-speed Live-MOS sensor, multiple exposures, Digital Level Sensor, and swivel 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Wireless Flash System, and Dust Reduction Technology.

This is a very interesting review because it comes to a diametrically opposite conclusion [though not necessarily test results] to the one DPReview did a few days ago where they concluded that the E-30 produces "superb [image quality], with excellent dynamic range and a slightly more subtle approach to color and contrast than we’re used to from Olympus, giving results that look great" out of the box. Do you see why we encourage you to always "get a second opinion" and then make up your own mind? Like the saying goes, "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" — behold!

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

DPReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS [Specs], an ultra zoom digital camera with its 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), 20x wide-angle optical zoom (28-560mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.8-in. Vari-angle LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1920×1080) @ 30fps, PASM modes, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Face-Detection, Face-Detection Self-timer and RAW file format. According to DPReview, the SX1 IS "cannot deliver on the promise of the CMOS sensor" and image quality is unfortunately "slightly worse [than on] the much cheaper SX10 IS" with high ISO noise being the main problem.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Luminous Landscape has posted their review of the Canon 5D Mark II [Specs], a DSLR with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor, ISO in the range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600) with "shots up to 1600 [that] are remarkably ‘clean’." The 5D MK II is the first DSLR with full-frame HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body [though Luminous Landscape contests it].

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera that "produces images that rival that of larger more expensive digicams" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 3x optical zoom (33-100mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, an optical viewfinder, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1920×1080) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.