Canon PowerShot D10

"An excellent camera for adventurous types."

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot D10 [Specs]:
- Waterproof (10m / 33ft)
- Shockproof (1.22m / 4ft)
- Freezeproof (-10°C / 14°F)
- 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD)
- 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots)
- Movie (640×480) @ 30fps
- Smart AUTO
- Face Detection
- Face Detection Self-timer
- Blink Detection
- Intelligent Contrast Correction

[ read the Canon D10 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo ]

[ Canon PowerShot D10 QuickPrice Check ]

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- Canon D10 Specs: US | CAN | UK

Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

“Good video quality in bright lighting conditions.”

DigitalCameraReview 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.

• Capture HD quality 1080p video with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Record up to 10 hours of HD video with the expandable SD/SDHC card slot
• External microphone jack lets you record in stereo
• 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures

[ Read the Kodak Zi8 Review at: DigitalCameraReview ]

Related Link:

• Kodak Zi8 Technical Specifications

Casio Exilim EX-Z90

“One of the best equipped entry level ultra-compacts on the market.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the affordable entry-level Casio Exilim EX-Z90 [QuickPrice Check], with 12.1M resolution (on a 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD), 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Easy Mode, Auto, Scene Modes, Face Detection, YouTube Capture Mode, Dynamic Photo Animated e-Greetings, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 24fps.

[ Read the Casio EX-Z90 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Related Link:

• Casio EX-Z90 Technical Specifications

Nikon D3000

“The D3000 is an excellent camera, and great value at its current street price.”

DPReview 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.

[ Read the Nikon D3000 Review at: DPReview ]

Leica D-Lux4

Leica has posted a major firmware update for the Leica D-Lux 4:

1. Improved auto white balance performance.
2. Auto Focus speed-up.
3. Recording function with an aspect ratio of 1:1 has been added.
4. A white balance (WB) bracket function has been added.
5. [HIGH DYNAMIC] has been added to scene mode.
6. [LENS RESUME] has been added to the [SETUP] menu.
7. [MENU RESUME] has been added to the [SETUP] menu.
8. The exposure compensation and the auto bracket compensation can now be set up to ±3EV.
9. Position of the guide line can now be set.
10. It is now possible to display the highlights in playback mode.
11. It is now possible to record the user’s name in the picture.
12. Digital red-eye removal has been modified.
13. Items saved in the custom set have changed.
14. Improved auto white balance performance in sunset mode.
15. Improved recovery operation from unremoved lens cap.
16. Improved operation of MF ASSIST/AF area selection.
17. Improved display of Manual Exposure Assistance.

[ Download the firmware update at: Leica ]

Q. I need some advice about using RAW capture mode. I have just started shooting in RAW mode but after some research on the Internet, I still have some questions about RAW. Why won’t Photoshop CS3 or Elements 7 open and convert the RAW files from my EOS T1i? Also, when using the Canon DPP software, should I save the photos to an 8-bit Tif or a 16-bit Tif?

Read the Answer at: Photocrati

Related Link:

• Understanding RAW File Format

Lighting a big group in a dark place is no mean feat. David Hobby of the Strobist shows how and Ronan Palliser tries it out with good success.

[ Read the article at: Strobist ]

I can see this becoming the killer app for Google. Imagine just pointing at the night sky and identifying the constellations, planets, etc. Imagine this technology in your digital camera: just point and it automatically saves relevant information into the meta data for the picture you’re taking. Meeting at a restaurant and a friend can’t fins the place? Point your phone to the restaurant, take a picture and send to your friend: she receives a picture, a gps location to guide her right to the front door, the restaurant name and a street map if needed.