Leica M9

“The LEICA M9 has the best image quality, the best portability, and is the easiest and fastest camera to use today.”

KenRockwell 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.

[ Read the Leica M9 Review at: KenRockwell ]

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

“Incredibly easy to use.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera [QuickPrice Check], with 1.6MP (1 / 4.5-in. CMOS), 6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus [35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still)], 2.5 in. LCD, 4x digital zoom.

Related Link:
- Kodak Zi8 Technical Specifications

A photographer harmlessly snapping a sunset from his window was quizzed by police who feared he may be taking pictures of children.

[ Read whole article at: Mail Online ]

[ via British Journal of Photography ]

German women magazine, Brigitte, asks its photographers to shoot only ‘real life’ women, banning all professional models from appearing in its pages. The women featured in Brigitte Magazine from next year will receive the same payments as regular models.

[ Read the whole article at British Journal of Photography ]

Zed Nelson sets about uncovering the ugly truth behind the beauty myth in his latest photo book, Love Me. The book took 5 years to document, on a round the world trip through 17 countries.

[ Read the whole article at: British Journal of Photography ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

“A desirable camera by virtue of its sparkling AF performance and speedy shutter lag alone.”

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-128mm equiv.), POWER optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230,000 dots) LCD, Intelligent AUTO, Continuous Shooting 2.5fps, illuminated buttons, and movie 848 x 480 @ 30fps.

Related link:
- Panasonic FP8 Specifications