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Which is better: Nikon 1 J1 or Olympus E-PM1?

photoxels — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:40:38 +0000

Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1

ePHOTOzine pits the Nikon 1 J1 [QuickPrice Check] against the Olympus PEN E-PM1 [QuickPrice Check], both compact interchangeable lens cameras, and picks a winner.

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This Week’s (Jan 21-27, 2012) Digital Camera Review Roundup

photoxels — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Here is this week’s (Jan 21-27, 2012) digital camera review roundup:

ePHOTOzine highly recommends the Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] as “designed to satisfy the needs of advanced photographers.“
TrustedReviews “heartily” recommends the Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] as “an excellent enthusiast-level compact system camera [where] overall image quality is fantastic and certainly on a par with the G3.“
DCRP (dcresource) recommends the Sony NEX-5N [QuickPrice Check] that “the NEX-5N and its new 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor produce photos with vibrant color, good detail, and very little noise.“
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Sony NEX-5N Review @ DCRP (dcresource)

photoxels — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:15:25 +0000

Sony NEX-5N

“The NEX-5N and its new 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor produce photos with vibrant color, good detail, and very little noise.”

We’ve added another Sony NEX-5N [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DCRP (dcresource) has published their review of the Sony NEX-5N, an Interchangeable Lens Camera (“compact mirrorless DSLR”) with a 16.1MP EXMOR APS HD CMOS sensor, 3.0-in. tiltabe LCD (921k-dot), iAUTO, PASM, Scene Modes, Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Manual Focus, Background Defocus, Picture Effect, Hand-held Twilight Mode, Peaking function, supplied detachable flash, Continuous Shooting at 10fps, Auto HDR, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RAW, Anti-Dust Technology, and Full HD 1080p Movie 1920 x 1080/60p AVCHD 2.0 with stereo sound.

You can read the Sony NEX-5N Review @ DCRP (dcresource).

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Sony HX9V Review @ TechRadar

photoxels — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:27:30 +0000

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

“Sony has packed a lot into this high-performance travel zoom.”

We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9? [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Note: If you are ordering from Amazon.com, be aware that they seem to be confused between the HX9 model (without GPS) and the Hx9V model (with GPS). If you click thru to their page from the link above, it is not clear exactly which model is being offered.

TechRadar has published their review of the Sony DSC-HX9V, a 16.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor) ultra zoom digital camera with 16x wide-angle optical zoom (26-416mm equiv.), GPS + Compass and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), iAuto, P, M, Easy Shooting, iSCN, in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR), Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Continuous Shooting 10fps (16.2MP full resolution), Background Defocus, Handheld Twilight Mode, Smile Shutter Technology, Anti-Motion Blur Mode, Anti-blink Function, and Full HD 1080/60p Movie.

Read the Sony HX9V Review @ TechRadar.

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Canon SX150 IS Review @ DigitalCameraReview

photoxels — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:54:44 +0000

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

“The [Canon] SX150 IS would be an almost ideal choice for a first digital camera, an excellent choice as a primary family camera, and a very good choice for travelers who want an inexpensive, feature rich, dependable and relatively inexpensive point-and-shoot.”

We’ve added another Canon PowerShot SX150 IS [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview 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 @ DigitalCameraReview.

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Panasonic GX1 Review @ TrustedReviews

photoxels — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:35:55 +0000

Panasonic DMC-GX1

“The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is an excellent enthusiast-level compact system camera [where] overall image quality is fantastic and certainly on a par with the G3.”

We’ve added another Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Panasonic GX1, a Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or “compact mirrorless DSLR”) with 16MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), Shutter Speed range of 1/4,000 – 60 and Bulb, Continuous Shooting 4.2fps (20fps at 4MP), iA, PASM, Scene Mode, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch Panel LCD, ISO 160-12800, Electronic Level Gauge, Built-in Flash, and Full HD Movie 1,920 x 1,080/60i at 30fps with stereo sound. You can attach an optional 1,440,000-dot equivalent tiltable Live View Finder (LVF) DMW-LVF2 (purchase separately).

You can read the Panasonic GX1 Review @ TrustedReviews.

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Panasonic GX1 Review @ ePHOTOzine

photoxels — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:33:52 +0000

Panasonic DMC-GX1

“The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is designed to satisfy the needs of advanced photographers.”

We’ve added another Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

ePHOTOzine has published their review of the Panasonic GX1, a Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or “compact mirrorless DSLR”) with 16MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), Shutter Speed range of 1/4,000 – 60 and Bulb, Continuous Shooting 4.2fps (20fps at 4MP), iA, PASM, Scene Mode, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch Panel LCD, ISO 160-12800, Electronic Level Gauge, Built-in Flash, and Full HD Movie 1,920 x 1,080/60i at 30fps with stereo sound. You can attach an optional 1,440,000-dot equivalent tiltable Live View Finder (LVF) DMW-LVF2 (purchase separately).

You can read the Panasonic GX1 Review @ ePHOTOzine.

Update 2012-01-24: ePHOTOzine awards the GX1 its Editor’s Choice.

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This Week’s (Jan 14-20, 2012) Digital Camera Review Roundup

photoxels — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Here is this week’s (Jan 14-20, 2012) digital camera review roundup:

LetsGoDigital rates the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 [QuickPrice Check] as “clearly a camera for serious / professional photographers.“
ePHOTOzine recommends the Canon SX40 HS [QuickPrice Check] as “a feature-packed camera which also produces great images.“
Luminous Landscape compares the Sony NEX-7 [QuickPrice Check] with the A900.
DPReview finds the Nikon 1 V1 [QuickPrice Check] and Nikon 1 J1 [QuickPrice Check] argets the point-and-shoot crowd where “you only have one button to worry about – the shutter release.“
DigitalCameraReview finds the Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] “is a premium compact system camera with a lot to like.“
For more camera reviews, to get a second opinion, and just to read the best reviews on the Web, visit our Reviews Matrix.

Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review @ DPReview

photoxels — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:28:54 +0000

Nikon V1

“You only have one button to worry about – the shutter release.”

We’ve added a new Nikon 1 V1 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has posted their review of the Nikon 1 V1, a compact mirrorless with 10.1MP resolution (on a 1.0-in. 13.2 x 8.8mm CMOS sensor), interchangeable lens on Nikon 1 mount, 3.0-in. LCD (921k-dot), 1,440,000 -dot (SVGA) electronic viewfinder (EVF), PASM, Scene Modes, Motion Snapshot, Shutter speed range of 1/4,000 to 30 sec. plus B, Continuous Shooting 5fps (or 60fps, electronic shutter), Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF), RAW, proprietary accessory shoe, and Full HD 1920 x 1080/60i Movie with stereo sound.

You can read the Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review @ DPReview.

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Panasonic GX1 Review @ DigitalCameraReview

photoxels — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:34:11 +0000

Panasonic DMC-GX1

“The Lumix GX1 is a premium compact system camera with a lot to like.”

We’ve added another Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Panasonic GX1, a Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera (ILC, or “compact mirrorless DSLR”) with 16MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS Sensor), Shutter Speed range of 1/4,000 – 60 and Bulb, Continuous Shooting 4.2fps (20fps at 4MP), iA, PASM, Scene Mode, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch Panel LCD, ISO 160-12800, Electronic Level Gauge, Built-in Flash, and Full HD Movie 1,920 x 1,080/60i at 30fps with stereo sound. You can attach an optional 1,440,000-dot equivalent tiltable Live View Finder (LVF) DMW-LVF2 (purchase separately).

You can read the Panasonic GX1 Review @ DigitalCameraReview.

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Canon SX40 HS Review @ ePHOTOzine

photoxels — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:06:32 +0000

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

“The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a feature-packed camera which also produces great images.”

We’ve added another Canon SX40 HS [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

ePHOTOzine has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS, an ultra zoom digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), a whooping 35x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-840mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, Zoom Framing Assist, 2.7-in. Vari-Angle LCD (230k-dot), EVF, Smart AUTO, PASM modes, Scene Modes, Continuous Shooting 8 shots @ 10.3fps, Super Slow Motion Movie (240fps), Color Accent, and Full HD movie (1920 x 1080) @ 24fps. Both the optical image stabilizer and optical zoom are available during movie shooting.

You can read the Canon SX40 HS Review @ ePHOTOzine.

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Nikon P7100 Review @ LetsGoDigital

photoxels — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:16:43 +0000

Nikon Coolpix P7100

“The Nikon Coolpix P7100 is clearly a camera for serious / professional photographers.”

We’ve added a new Nikon COOLPIX P7100 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

LetsGoDigital has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix P7100, a compact digital camera with 10.1MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), 7.1x wide-angle optical zoom (28-200mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. Vari-Angle LCD (921k-dot), PASM, Scene Modes, Dial controls, Electronic Virtual Horizon Display, and HD 720p Movie 1280×720 at 24fps with stereo sound.

You can read the Nikon P7100 Review @ LetsGoDigital.

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