Olympus XZ-1

“Video performance aside, the XZ-1 is already one of the best cameras we’ve seen this year: an early contender for compact camera of the year.”

We’ve added a new Olympus XZ-1 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Olympus XZ-1 with 10MP resolution (on a 1/1.63-in. CCD sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, an iZuiko F1.8-2.5 fixed lens, 4x optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), 3.0-in. OLED monitor (610k-dots), full manual controls, six Art Filters, and HD 720p Movie.

You can read the Olympus XZ-1 Review at: DigitalCameraInfo.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS

“The ELPH 500HS is an amazing compact digicam, surpassing expectations in image quality and low lightning performance.”

We’ve added another Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS [QuickPrice Check] Review in our Reviews Matrix.

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS [Specs], a point-and-shoot ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), F2.0 5x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-105mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.2-in. Touch Panel LCD (461k-dot), Smart AUTO, PAS, High Speed Burst at 8.2fps, Super Slow Motion (240fps played back at 30fps), Color Accent, Movie Digest mode and Full 1080p HD Movie 1920×1080 @ 24fps.

You can read the Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS Review at: Steve’s Digicams.

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Samsung SH100

“A clever solution for quickly sharing your photographs and video with friends, family, and fans.”

We’ve added another Samsung SH100 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

cameragearguide has published their review of the Samsung SH100, an ultra compact point-and-shoot digital camera with 14.2MP (1/2.33-in. CCD), 3.0-in. Touch Screen LCD (230k-dot), Program AE, Smart AUTO, Scene Modes, Smart Filters, built-in Wi-Fi for auto backup to your PC and upload to your online photo album on Facebook™, YouTube™, Photobucket™ and Picasa&trade), and HD 720p Movie 1280 x 720 at 30fps. The SH100 uses the microSD/microSDHC memory card.

You can read the Samsung SH100 Review at: cameragearguide.

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Fujifilm FinePix X100

“Le verdict final (un recommandé) ne fût pas simple à délivrer tant ce compact expert donne à la fois d’immenses moments de satisfaction que des crises de nerf.”

We’ve added another Fujifilm X100 [QuickPrice Check] Review in our Reviews Matrix.

Focus Numérique has posted their review [en français] of the Fujifilm X100, a retro rangefinder-style APS-C digital camera with 12.3 MP resolution (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), F2 35 mm equiv. single focal lens (not interchangeable), 9-blade aperture diaphragm, 2.8-in. (460k-dot) LCD, Eye Sensor, PASM, One-touch RAW, In-camera RAW Converter, Continuous Shooting 5fps, Hybrid Optical/Electronic Viewfinder, built-in ND Filter (3 stops), Electronic Level, aperture ring, shutter speed dial, exposure compensation dial, Motion Panorama, and 720p HD Movie 1280×720 @ 24fps with stereo sound.

You can read the Fujifilm X100 Review at: Focus Numérique.

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Our Featured Site is that of Ben Heine, whose art is anything but predictable. Ben Heine is a painter, illustrator, portraitist, caricaturist and photographer who was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and currently lives and works in Brussels, Belgium. He studied graphic arts and sculpture and also has a degree in journalism. Many years of graphic exploration, artistic experience and a unique vision of the world have helped him develop his very singular style.

Pencil Vs Camera - 30 ©Ben Heine – www.benheine.com

Pencil Vs Camera - 9 ©Ben Heine – www.benheine.com

In the Pencil vs. Camera series, he injects a pencil drawing into a photograph for a fresh take on what could otherwise well be an ordinary scene.

There’s more of this wonderful art at: www.benheine.com or Ben Heine’s Flickr page.