Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 [Specs], that “offers an extraordinary level of control over your video shooting settings” with its HD Movie 1920×1080 @ 24fps (or 1280×720 @ 60fps), stereo sound, 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), 3.0-in. high resolution (460,000 dots) Free-angle LCD, fast Contrast-Detect AF, Live View, high resolution (480,000 dots for a 1,440,000 dots equivalent) EVF at 60fps refresh, eye sensor, Dust Reduction, Scene Modes and full exposure flexibility. The GH1 comes with the new 10x optical zoom LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) lens.

Kodak EasyShare Z915

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z915, with "outstanding performance" and featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 10x optical zoom (35-350mm equiv.), [optical?] image stabilization, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), Smart Capture, PASM, Scene Modes, Face detection, In-camera editing, Perfect Touch technology, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps. Note: no viewfinder (optical or EVF).

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Pentax Optio E70

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Pentax Optio E70, an ultra compact digital camera that "is just too slow" with 10MP (1/2.33-in. CCD) resolution, 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Digital Shake Reduction, 2.4-in. LCD (112K dots), Auto Picture mode, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Advanced Face Recognition technology, Digital Panorama mode and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

July 16, 2009 Nikon Inc.

Technical Service Advisory for Users of the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR Camera

Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photography needs.

While Nikon takes great measures to assure high quality in its imaging products, it has come to our attention that an electronic component related to power control in some Nikon D5000 digital SLR cameras does not meet factory specifications and may, in certain circumstances, prevent the camera from turning on, thus preventing operation of the camera thereafter.

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