“Right out of the box you can get great results…”

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 9.1M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra zoom digital camera with 20x wide-angle optical zoom (28-560mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), PASM, iAuto, iSCN, Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (9.1M full resolution), Handheld Twilight Mode, Selected Face Memory, Smile Shutter Technology, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

“We were impressed by the complete and easy-to-access user guide.”

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Nikon D3000 [Specs], an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 10.2MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), and RAW. There is no Live View or Movie Mode. The Nikon D3000 can be purchased with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens which is optically image stabilized.

The MI6, Britain’s famous intelligence service to which 007 belongs [as the movie goes], is recruiting, and all you’ve got to do is get 7 questions correct out of 8.

Apply here

Tamron Up Close & Personal Macro Photography Contest 2009 is simple enough to take part in: take a close up shot and enter to win a Tamron SP AF60mm F2 Di-II 1:1 Macro lens for his or her Canon, Nikon or Sony APS-C DSLR* ($569 value) and a Metz Mecablitz 15 MS-1 Digital wireless macro-ring flash ($422 value). Twenty finalists will be selected to be featured on Tamron’s website and displayed at PMA 2010. Winners will be announced on 12/15/09 on the Tamron website, Tamron page on Facebook and on Tamron’s Twitter feed.

* Photographers using full frame DSLRs or 35mm cameras will receive the Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di lens. No other substitutions of prizes allowed.

Open to US residents only.

Deadline: October 31, 2009

“It’s simply the right feeling and the right camera. And for me that is all that counts.”

Thorsten Overgaard has published his review of the Leica M9 [Specs], a full-frame (36 x 24mm) digital rangefinder camera with 18MP resolution, no anti-alias filter, a new thicker UV/IR filter in front of the sensor, ISO 160-2500, continuous shooting 2fps, 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD, RAW.

Most Leica camera users probably already know Thorsten Overgaard and his web site of “all things Leica” very well, but for those of us who view from afar, and would like to peek into this world, pay a visit to his site.

- Main Site
- Leica Pages
- Leica M9 Review
- Photographer for Sale

“Shoot it and you will soon never want to be without it!”

Steve Huff has published his review of the Leica M9 [Specs], a full-frame (36 x 24mm) digital rangefinder camera with 18MP resolution, no anti-alias filter, a new thicker UV/IR filter in front of the sensor, ISO 160-2500, continuous shooting 2fps, 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD, RAW.

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“Let me warn you: It’s very easy to fall in love with the Leica M9.”

Jarle Aasland @ NikonWeb.com has published their review of the Leica M9 [Specs], a full-frame (36 x 24mm) digital rangefinder camera with 18MP resolution, no anti-alias filter, a new thicker UV/IR filter in front of the sensor, ISO 160-2500, continuous shooting 2fps, 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD, RAW.

“Offers more features per dollar than anything else out there.”

DCRP (dcresource) has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], “an excellent digital SLR” featuring 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]

“Give[s] current D90 owners a reason to upgrade..”

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Nikon D300s [Specs], a digital SLR camera with “fantastic image quality and performance” and featuring 12.3MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, large bright viewfinder using a pentaprism with approximately 100% frame coverage, 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking, Integrated Dust Reduction System, Live View, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), Continuous Shooting 7fps, Advanced D Movie, RAW, Quiet Shutter-release Mode, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, Built-in Flash, Virtual Horizon, dual card slots for CF (Type I only)/SD memory cards, and optional GPS Unit.