Fujifilm FinePix X10

“In many ways the X10 is the best advanced compact we’ve ever laid our hands on. [...] And while general image quality is some of the best we’ve yet seen in an advanced compact, the white discs issue does present a problem.”

We’ve added another Fujifilm X10 [QuickPrice Check] Review in our Reviews Matrix.

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Fujifilm X10, a premium prosumer compact camera with 12 MP resolution (on a 2/3-in. EXR CMOS image sensor), a F2.0 4x optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.) lens (not interchangeable), 2.8-in. (460k-dot) LCD, PASM, Fly-by-wire manual zoom ring, Optical Viewfinder, Electronic Horizon Leveling Gauge, built-in popup flash, a hot shoe to attach an external flash, 360° Motion Panorama, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920×1080 pixels at 30fps with stereo sound.

You can read the Fujifilm X10 Review @ TrustedReviews.

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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

“The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a solid travel-zoom camera that certainly won’t break the bank.”

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PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, with 14.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 12x wide-angle optical zoom (28-336mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene Modes, and HD 720p movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

You can read the Canon SX150 IS Review @ PhotographyBLOG.

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Canon ELPH 100 HS

“For an entry level model, the ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS has a huge amount to offer [...] is well built, looks stunning and is super-compact.”

We’ve added another Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS [QuickPrice Check] Review in our Reviews Matrix.

CameraLabs has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS [Specs], a point-and-shoot ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), 4x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230k-dot), High Speed Burst at 8.2fps, Super Slow Motion (240fps played back at 30fps), Smart AUTO, Color Accent, and Full 1080p HD Movie 1920×1080 @ 24fps.

You can read the Canon ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS Review @ CameraLabs.

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Olympus PEN E-P3

“The [Olympus] E-P3 is my current backcountry camera of choice, where I’m on those long 10-mile or longer dayhikes to exotic locations far from the road.”

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sansmirroir (a byThom production) has published their review of the Olympus E-P3, a Digital Interchangeable Lens Compact System Camera with 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm High Speed Live MOS Sensor), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Dust Reduction, an extra large 3.0-in. LCD (614k-dot), Full HD Movie (1920×1080/60i) with stereo sound, Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), Scene Modes, AF Tracking, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, PASM modes, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb (up to 30 mins), Continuous Shooting at 5.5fps, RAW file format, Digital Level, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Live View Autofocus system with real time focus, Multiple Exposure, Wireless compatibility (using optional PP-1 Penpal or Eye-Fi card), and Art Filters.

You can read the Olympus E-P3 Review @ sansmirroir.

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This prohibition to using a DSLR takes the prize: “Due to their combination of high-quality sensor and high resolution, digital SLR cameras are unfortunately not permitted inside the station.”

How asinine can this be? This sign is posted at the entrance of the London Transport Museum since digital SLRs “are classed as professional equipment.” Note that there is no ban on taking photos, only on using “big” DSLRs and tripods which could “risk the safety of the majority of people for a minority.”

So is the ban due to the high-quality/high resolution of DSLRs or for safety reason?

So, y’all just bring your non-professional looking compact mirrorless now and you’ll be fine.

via bjp

Want to play guinea pigs for a couple of university professors? They promise to pay you for the study, which is supposed to be a “nature photo contest for professional photographers.” Those who participate will be paid $10, and may be eligible for a $1,000 prize if chosen as the winner.

The researchers are Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the University of Virginia’s school of law, and Chistopher Buccafusco, an assistant professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.

We went through part of it and it seems to be a pretty interesting subject. But we did not go through the whole thing so we don’t know what “ethical” stuff you may encounter down the road (after all, they specialize in intellectual property and apparently had to clear the study with the UVA’s Internal Review Board, aka research ethics committee).

So if you have a couple of minutes to spare, a nice landscape photo, and don’t mind some possibly convoluted outcomes, why don’t you give these two professors a hand in their study?

To participate, click here.

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Canon PowerShot S100

“Canon’s PowerShot S100 is a fantastic compact digicam that has been designed with the quality and features that a professional can enjoy.”

We’ve added another Canon PowerShot S100 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Steve’s Digicams has published his review of the Canon S100, with 12.1MP resolution (1/1.7-in CMOS), 5x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, customizable Control Ring (around lens), large 3.0-in. LCD (461K-dot), PASM modes, Scene Modes, RAW, High Sensitivity System (ISO 6400), ND Filter, GPS, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920 x 1080 @ 24fps with stereo sound, optical zooming during recording and high speed capture at 240fps (super slow motion playback).

Read the Canon S100 Review @ Steve’s Digicams.

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Sony World Photography Awards 2012 Last Call for Entries

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Today, Wednesday 07 December, the World Photography Organisation, issues a last call for entries for the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards, the world’s most comprehensive photography competition. The deadline for entries is Wednesday 04 January 2012 giving photographers from across the world just four weeks left to enter.

The Sony World Photography Awards is free to enter and open to photographers of every ability, whose work will be judged by an esteemed panel including such international experts as curator & writer Susan Bright (2012 Chair of Judges) and Jon Jones, Director of Photography for the Sunday Times Magazine. The winner of the L’Iris d’Or/ Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year Award will receive $25,000 (USD) and the overall Open Competition winner, $5,000. All category winners will also be presented with Sony’s latest digital imaging products.

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In all, Olympus surprised over 1,000 people with a new PEN camera in six cities and on a JetBlue flight. The goal is to prove that the PEN cameras are so user-friendly that anybody could take great photographs with them. See what the 1,000 lucky persons shot with their free PEN cameras at: PENReady.com.