Here’s a cool “movie” of a (3-D) “still” photograph. Why all the words between quotes? Watch the video and it will all become clear! The YouTube version is below, but it’s best watched in its full HD glory.

[ via PDN, where you can also watch a YouTube video on how it was filmed. ]

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Samsung WB550, an ultra zoom with the first 24mm ultra wide-angle zoom. Under ideal conditions, the WB550 “impresses with its vivid, colour-rich imagery” with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1.233-in. CCD image sensor), 10x wide-angle optical zoom (24-240mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (230K dots), Smart Auto, Program, Manual, Perfect Portrait (Beauty Shot, Smile Detection, Blink Detection), Scene modes, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

LetsGoDigital has published their review of the Samsung WB500, an ultra zoom with the first 24mm ultra wide-angle zoom. Be prepared to “have fun with this mega zoom camera” with 10.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 10x wide-angle optical zoom (24-240mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. Intelligent LCD (230K dots), Smart Auto, Program, Manual, Perfect Portrait (Beauty Shot, Smile Detection, Blink Detection), Scene modes, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Samsung ST50 is a Point-and-Shoot digital camera that is ultra slim (16.6mm) and easily slips into a jeans pocket, shirt pocket or small fashion purse. It is a beautiful camera with a brushed stainless steel body that comes in 4 different colors: Black, Silver, Red or Blue.

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TrustedReviews has published their review of the Casio Exilim EX-S12 [QuickPrice Check], with "images … largely noise-free at 400 ISO" and featuring 12.1M resolution (on a 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD), 3x optical zoom (36-108mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Best Shot mode, Dynamic Photo, and HD Movie 1280×720p.

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS [Specs], a "good quality digital camera overall" with 14.7MP (on a 1/1.7-in. CCD) resolution, 3.7x optical zoom (36-133 mm equiv.) with optical Image Stabilization, 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD, and Color Accent scene mode.

Microsoft is running a Summer Photo Contest for its new search engine / web site, Bing. Submit your Summer photos to be considered as a background for the site, taking into careful consideration the various elements placement.

Minimum size is 970 x 528 pixels, but it’s preferable to send your original picture (horizontal orientation).

Related Links:

• Photo Guideline
• Rules and Schedule

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 [QuickPrice Check], “a premium quality snapshot” ultra slim digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. high resolution Touch-Screen LCD (230K dots), Face Detection, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Anti-blink, Smile Shutter, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Casio High-Speed Exilim EX-FC100 [QuickPrice Check], "an utter speed demon of a camera" that can take high speed burst shots at up to a blazing 30fps, and features 9.1M resolution (on a 1/2.3-inch high-speed CMOS), 5x optical zoom (37-185mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), and high speed videos at up to 1000fps, allowing the capture of some amazing slow-motion videos.

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Olympus E-620 DSLR [Specs], a DSLR with "very good" photo quality and featuring 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS sensor), in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, a large 2.7-in. Swivel LCD (230K dots), Dust Reduction System, 7-point Phase Detection AF, Live View with 11-point Contrast-Detect AF, PASM, 13 Scene Modes, Shutter Speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 4fps, Wireless Flash Control, 6 Art Filters, RAW file format, and illuminated control buttons.