PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 [Specs], an ultra compact camera that "delivers a reasonably accurate and consistent performance" with its 12.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (25-125mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230,000 dots) LCD with Touch Screen Manual Operation, Intelligent Auto, PASM, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR [Specs], a 12MP resolution (1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR) compact digital camera which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise — and according to DigitalCameraInfo, "the ability to increase noise performance or dynamic range,even at the expense of a lower resolution setting, is a fantastic one." The F200EXR features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), a 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots) and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera that "you may fall in love with" and featuring 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Color Accent, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.

ePHOTOzine has published their review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], the world’s smallest Interchangeable Lens System camera with “noise … acceptable … up to ISO1600,” and featuring 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 (230K dots), HD Movie (1280×720 @ 30fps) with stereo sound, Intelligent AUTO (auto scene recognition), Scene Modes, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, PASM modes, Shutter speed range of 60 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb (up to 30 min.), Continuous Shooting at 3fps, RAW file format, Digital Level, MF Assist, a hot shoe, Live View Autofocus system with real time focus, Multiple Exposure, six built-in Art Filters and ePortrait. In a welcomed change for an Olympus digital camera, the E-P1 uses the Secure Digital (SD / SDHC) memory cards.

"Superb high ISO performance."

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the full-frame Nikon D5000 [Specs]:
- 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor
- Low noise from ISO 200 to ISO 3200
- Continuous shooting 4fps
- 11-point AF system
- 3.0-in. 920,000 dots LCD monitor
- Active D-Lighting
- Integrated Dust Reduction System
- Picture Control
- Scene Recognition System
- Quiet shooting mode
- Advanced Wireless Lighting
- PASM
- HD Movie 1,280 x 720 @ 24 fps with monaural sound
- Live View
- Vari-angle 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD
- Global Positioning System (GPS) via an optional GP-1 unit

[ Nikon D5000 QuickPrice Check ]

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- Nikon D5000 Specs: US | CAN | UK | Nikon Imaging

Kingston Technology First to Market with 128GB USB Flash Drive

Large Capacity, Password Protection on New DataTraveler 200

Fountain Valley, CA — June 15, 2009 — Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the DataTraveler® 200 (DT200), the world’s first 128GB USB Flash drive. The large capacity along with password protection gives users the flexibility to carry critical data with them at all times in a very small form factor.

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Nik Software Announces Lightroom® Update to its Complete Collection of Five Award-Winning Digital Photographic Filters

“Complete Collection Ultimate Edition” adds Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom support

San Diego, CA (June 17, 2009) — Nik Software today announced that its popular Complete Collection, which bundles all of the company’s award-winning digital imaging software tools at an affordable price, has been updated to include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 support. The “Complete Collection Ultimate Edition” also includes installers for Adobe Photoshop and Apple Aperture. Current registered owners of the Photoshop versions of Nik Software products can download and install the Lightroom compatible versions free of charge at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom.

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PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 [QuickPrice Check], featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. high resolution Touch-Screen LCD (920K dots) that is “nice and large and very responsive“, Face Detection, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Anti-blink, Smile Shutter, Histogram, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.