"An excellent choice for the beginner photographer."

Nikon D5000

LetsGoDigital has published their review of the full-frame Nikon D5000 [Specs]:
- 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
- Low noise from ISO 200 to ISO 3200
- Continuous shooting 4fps
- 11-point AF system
- 3.0-in. 920,000 dots LCD monitor
- Active D-Lighting
- Integrated Dust Reduction System
- Picture Control
- Scene Recognition System
- Quiet shooting mode
- Advanced Wireless Lighting
- PASM
- HD Movie 1,280 x 720 @ 24 fps with monaural sound
- Live View
- Vari-angle 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD
- Global Positioning System (GPS) via an optional GP-1 unit

[ Nikon D5000 QuickPrice Check ]

Related Links:
- Nikon D5000 Specs: US | CAN | UK | Nikon Imaging

Olympus E-620

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Olympus E-620 DSLR [Specs], "(we’ve given it our highest possible Essential! award)" with 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.

[ Read the Olympus E-620 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

"A kick to use in the water, and fun in any outdoor activity."

Canon PowerShot D10

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot D10 [Specs]:
- Waterproof (10m / 33ft)
- Shockproof (1.22m / 4ft)
- Freezeproof (-10°C / 14°F)
- 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD)
- 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots)
- Movie (640×480) @ 30fps
- Smart AUTO
- Face Detection
- Face Detection Self-timer
- Blink Detection
- Intelligent Contrast Correction

[ Canon PowerShot D10 QuickPrice Check ]

Related Links:
- Canon D10 Specs: US | CAN | UK

D-Day

Photography played a big part in recording the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops crossed the English Channel in ships (with aerial protection) and attacked the beaches of Normandy to start the liberation of Europe. Five Normandy beaches were stormed by British, Canadian and American troops. The beaches were codenamed Sword (British troops), Juno (Canadian troops), Gold (British troops), Omaha (US troops) and Utah (US troops). It took three months to capture Normandy and approximately 215,000 Allied soldiers, and roughly as many Germans, were killed or wounded during the battles that ensued.

The Normandy Landings were also known under the code names Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord. It started with an air assault landing of American, British and Canadian airborne troops shortly after midnight, followed by an amphibious landing at 6:30am on the beaches of Normandy.

- Wikipedia

Kodak EasyShare Z980

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z980 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom digital camera that is "a viable contender in the ultrazoom compact digital class" with its 12MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 24x optical zoom (26-624mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (201K dots), HD Movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, PASM, Face Detection, Perfect Touch Technology, Smart Capture feature, RAW, Vertical Shutter Release, detachable Vertical Grip and Hot Shoe to attach an external flash.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with "a smooth, pebble like exterior finish" featuring 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).

Casio EXILIM EX-FS10

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Casio Exilim EX-FS10 [QuickPrice Check], "an outstanding performer" 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), 3x optical zoom (38-114mm equiv.), 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD Movie 720p, Slow Motion View, and high speed videos at up to 1000fps, allowing the capture of some amazing slow-motion videos.

Digital SLRs are taking a turn for the better this year. As the cliche goes, these are not your fathers’ SLRs. Who would have thought that a DSLR would have Live View, or record movies, or even lose the mirror? Here are the top 10 trends to look for in a new DSLR:

1. HD Movie – It’s all the rage and being able to take advantage of the availability of interchangeable lenses as well as the narrow depth of field possible, HD movie making on a DSLR is one step closer to reality.
2. High Resolution LCD – Look for 460K dots as average. The best goes up to 920K dots resolution.


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