Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“An intriguing compact/SLR hybrid, complete with gorgeous lens. Score: 4.5/5”

TechRadar 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: TechRadar ]

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Nikon Coolpix S640

“The Nikon CoolPix S640 is a surprisingly fast and very versatile ultra-compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S640 [QuickPrice Check], with 12.2MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Scene Auto Selector, Subject Tracking, Smart Portrait (Skin Softening, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Smile Timer, Blink Proof, Blink Warning, and D-Lighting), Quick Retouch, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Nikon S640 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

Canon has posted a White Paper for the EOS 1D Mark IV.

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Leica X1

“Image quality is exceptional.”

Luminous Landscape has published their field review of the Leica X1 [Specs], the first of its kind compact non-DSLR with a 12.2MP APS-C sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm), non-interchangeable LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/35 mm (equiv.) lens, RAW (DNG), Contrast Detect AF, Face Detection, PASM, ISO 100-3200, 2.7-in. (230K dots), built-in flash, hot shoe, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom as standard image editing software.

[ Read the Leica X1 Field Review at: Luminous Landscape ]

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We’re starting our “Photoxels on Facebook” feature with a posting (in the Discussions section) on “Digital Camera 101“. As the name implies, it covers the basics. We’re going to publish this in series and the first one discusses the different types of digital cameras available.

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