Leica M9

“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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Leica M9

“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.

Pentax K-7

“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).

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Nikon D300s

“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.

Nikon D3000

“The D3000 is the worst DSLR ever made by Nikon. Not that it’s that horrible on an absolute scale…”

And so, we present to you KenRockwell‘s 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.

Editor’s note: Since Ken’s review of the Nikon D3000 is overall negative, we present you with a second [positive] opinion from the following expert review sites:

- Nikon D3000 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)
- Nikon D3000 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
- Nikon D3000 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
- Nikon D3000 Review @ Photoxels

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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR

“The D-Range Priority (DR) mode in particular is literally a real eye-opener.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR [Specs], a 10MP resolution (1/2-in. Super CCD EXR) compact ultra zoom digital camera which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise. The F70EXR features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 10x wide-angle optical zoom (27-270mm equiv.), a 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), EXR AUTO, Film Simulation mode, a new Multi Frame feature, Super Intelligent Flash, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Read the Fujifilm F70EXR Review at: PhotographyBLOG