Olympus Stylus 7010

“The Stylus 7010’s image quality is decent.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Olympus Stylus 7010 (Mju 7010) [Specs], an ultra slim entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera with 12MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-196 mm equiv.), Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, In-Camera Panorama (click and pan), AF Tracking technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a large 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots). Magic Filters allow more creative photography and a new Olympus Recommends (OR) button makes it easy to activate the camera’s unique features, including Magic Filters, In-Camera Panorama, Shadow Adjustment or Perfect Shot Preview. Record 640×480 movies with sound @ 30fps.

[ Read the Olympus Stylus 7010 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Samsung ST550

“Samsung has really hit a home run with this cleaver compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Canon EOS 7D

“In some respects the 7D is even a better camera than the EOS 5D Mark II.”

DPReview has posted their review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], a Digital SLR camera with 19MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS sensor, Continuous Shooting 8fps, Full HD Video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, 19-point Autofocus system, ISO speed settings from 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), iFCL metering, Intelligent Viewfinder using a large all-glass pentaprism providing 1.0x magnification with 100 percent coverage, Dual Axis Electronic Level, pop-up flash witha built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter for control of multiple off-camera EOS Speedlites without the need for an external transmitter, Intelligent Macro Tracking function, a new Quick Control Button, RAW/JPEG toggle button, 3.0-in LCD (920,000 dots), and optional WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter.

[ Read the Canon EOS 7D Review at: DPReview ]

Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

“Excellent image quality and good performance.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR [Specs], a 12MP resolution (1/1.6-in. Super CCD EXR) ultra zoom digital camera which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise. The S200EXR features optical image stabilization, a 14.3x optical zoom (30.5-436mm equiv.), a 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots) and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Fujifilm S200EXR Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Ricoh CX2

“The Ricoh CX2 remains a great pocket camera for the keen photographer.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Ricoh GX200, a compact ultra zoom digital camera with 9.29MP resolution, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 10.7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-300mm equiv.), 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD, Pre AF, Dynamic Range Double Shot mode, Easy Shooting mode, Scene Modes, Electronic Level, Continuous Shooting 5fps, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Ricoh CX2 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

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Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D

“One area where the 500D does excel is image noise control.”

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D [Specs], a digital SLR camera with 15.1MP resolution (on a 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor), an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution (920K dots) LCD, Integrated Cleaning System, 9-point Phase Detection AF, Live View, PASM, Shutter Speed range of 30 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 3.4fps, and RAW file format.

[ Read the Canon EOS T1i / 500D Review at: TrustedReviews ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“[The Panasonic GF1] convincingly breaks down the portability barriers to getting great shots.”

DigitalCameraInfo has published their first look 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: DigitalCameraInfo ]

[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [QuickPrice Check] ]

Samsung ST550

“The DualView proved to be a great idea, and is not gimmicky.”

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Samsung TL225 / ST550 [QuickPrice Check - CA - US - UK], an ultra compact with 12.2MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD image sensor), 4.6x wide-angle optical zoom (27-124.2mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5-in. Touch Screen LCD (1,152K dots) with Smart Gesture User Interface, 1.5-in. front LCD, built-in Gravity sensor for Tap and Tilt functionality, Smile Shot, Smart Face Recognition, Smart Auto, Program AE, Scene modes, One Touch Shooting Auto Focus, Haptic technology (where the camera responds with a slight vibration and beep whenever you select an option), 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format, and HDMI connectivity.

[ Read the Samsung TL225 / ST550 Review at: DigitalCameraReview ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Sony DSC-TX1 Cyber-shot

“The [Sony] TX1 produces impressive results up to ISO 800.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230K dots) Touch Screen LCD, Easy Shooting Mode, iAUTO, iSCN, Intelligent AF, Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (10.2M full resolution), Anti Motion Blur Mode, Handheld Twilight Mode, Face Detection, Smile Shutter Technology, Pet Mode, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony TX1 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

Camera Labs is posting a page from their forthcoming full review of the Canon PowerShot G11 that compares the High ISO JPEG output from the 3 above mentioned digital cameras.

[ View the High ISO Comparisons at: Camera Labs ]