Pentax Optio WS80

“An easy-to-use camera that should survive most family holidays.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (35-175mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction (digital image stabilization), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Auto Picture, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Dynamic Range Adjustment.

[ Read the Pentax WS80 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

Related Link:
- Pentax WS80 Technical Specifications

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Canon PowerShot S90

“The Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent high-spec compact camera.”

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Canon PowerShot S90IS [QuickPrice Check], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in CCD), 3.8x wide-angle optical zoom (28-105mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, customizable Control Ring (around lens), large 3.0-in. LCD (460K dots), PASM modes, Scene Modes, RAW, High Sensitivity System (ISO 12,800), and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Canon S90 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

Sony DSC-WX1 Cyber-shot

“The Sony WX1 delivers impressive results in a fun and easy way.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 5x optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) 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, PHOTO MUSIC, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony WX1 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

GoPro HD Hero Naked

GoPro Announces HD HERO Naked – Professional Quality HD Sports Camera at Disruptive $259 MSRP

Professional Grade HD Video for the Masses

Half Moon Bay, Calif. November 19, 2009 — GoPro, the world’s leading manufacturer of wearable sports cameras, is raising the bar for consumer HD image capture with its HD HERO Naked, a wearable 1080p HD camera capable of professional full HD video capture yet available to consumers at a market-disrupting $259 MSRP.

GoPro produces the worlds best selling line of wearable sports cameras, aptly named HERO cameras for their ability to make their user look like a hero during their favorite sport or activity.

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Samsung ST550

“For casual photographers looking for a simple to use, straightforward camera.”

DigitalCameraInfo 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: DigitalCameraInfo ]

Related Link:
- Samsung TL225 / ST550 Specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

“The Cyber-shot DSC-W220 is a good value compact.”

Camera Labs has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220, a 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD) ultra compact digital camera with 4x optical zoom (30-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus, Smile Shutter™ technology, Face Detection, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony W220 Review at: Camera Labs ]

Canon EOS 7D

“The new EOS 7D would be an excellent choice for any serious photographer and will certainly appeal to sports and action photographers.”

Bob Atkins 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: Bob Atkins ]

Nikon D300s

“An absolutely excellent product.”

DPReview has published their review of the Nikon D300s [Specs], a digital SLR camera with 12.3MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, large bright viewfinder using a pentaprism with approximately 100% frame coverage, 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking, Integrated Dust Reduction System, Live View, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), Continuous Shooting 7fps, Advanced D Movie, RAW, Quiet Shutter-release Mode, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, Built-in Flash, Virtual Horizon, dual card slots for CF (Type I only)/SD memory cards, and optional GPS Unit.

[ Read the Nikon D300s Review at: DPReview ]

Sony DSC-WX1 Cyber-shot

“The DSC-WX1 didn’t live up to the hype.”

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4-in. CMOS) ultra compact digital camera with 5x optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) 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, PHOTO MUSIC, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Sony WX1 Review at: DCRP (dcresource) ]

Casio EX-Z450

“The [Casio] EX-Z450 does produce well-exposed and accurate photos that will please the majority of its target audience.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z450 [QuickPrice Check - UK], with 11.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. square pixel CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), Sensor-shift image stabilization, Intelligent AF, Handheld Night Scene Function, Landscape Mode, Dynamic Animated Photo e-Greetings, Make-Up Mode, Lighting Function, Best Shot, Auto Shutter, and HD Movie 1280 x 720 @ 24 fps.

[ Read the Casio EX-Z450 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

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