Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“One of my favourite cameras of 2009.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: PhotographyBLOG

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [QuickPrice Check]

Rarely has a new digital camera ignited such passion and unabashed profession of love. During the weeks since the Leica M9 [Specs] was introduced, rave reviews have been posted about this camera. I leave you with these statements:

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Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR

Just Posted! Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Review

The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is Fujifilm’s first compact long zoom digital camera and, at 22.7mm (0.9 in.) thin, is slim enough to carry in a trousers pocket. The Super CCD EXR image sensor allows you to take great pictures in all light conditions.

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Pentax K-7

“I found the Pentax K7 to be a competent camera… It just failed to light my fire.”

Luminous Landscape has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], with 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 ]

Read the Pentax K-7 Review at: Luminous Landscape

Editor’s note: Since Luminous Landscape gives a rather lacklustre report of the Pentax K-7, we encourage you to get a second [more positive and balanced] opinion from the following expert review sites:

- Imaging Resource: “Overall, the Pentax K-7 is a very high-quality digital SLR camera, offering a lot for its relatively low price.”
- DCRP (dcresource): “The Pentax K-7 isn’t just an excellent midrange digital SLR — it’s also an incredible value.”
- PhotographyBLOG: “The Pentax K-7 is the best-ever Pentax DSLR camera and a real challenger to the relative giants of Canon and Nikon.”
- DPReview: “The Pentax K-7 manages to combine superb build quality, comprehensive customization options, excellent ergonomics and an extensive feature set…”

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

“The SX120 does provide a great amount of control for the user.”

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS [Specs], a compact ultra zoom digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.5-in. CCD), 10x optical zoom (36-360mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), PASM modes, Smart AUTO, Intelligent Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Select and Track, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Canon SX120 IS Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]