Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 [Specs], an ultra compact camera that "has amazing manual settings" 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.

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

LetsGoDigital has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS [Specs], an entry-level digital camera that is "beautifully designed, providing a wealth of possibilities to the beginning photographer" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 6x optical zoom (36-216mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), VGA movie (640×480) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.

Your Olympus PEN photograph is worth a thousand words!

Take your best shot with your new Olympus E-P1, write a Haiku that supports the photograph (and optional supporting video) and if you receive the most votes from friends, family and fans, you could win an exclusive 12-day photography trip to exotic Japan, courtesy of Olympus.

Online submissions only. Entry deadline: December 31 2009.

This contest is open to residents of Canada only.

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VideoJug

The tagline now reads "get good at life" and is a subtle change from the previous "Life explained. On film." But the videos remain some of the best we’ve seen.

Take for example the following video by Mark Comon, titled: "DSLR Vs Point-And-Shoot Digital Cameras." Mark explains the difference very well and very succintly.

Of course, besides digital photography, you can find almost everything else also well explained, all neatly arranged into ten channels ranging from Beauty & Style to Health & Wellbeing, Love & Dating to Money & Careers. What I really like is that you can also choose to view the accompanying text to the video.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 [QuickPrice Check], a 12.1MP (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD sensor) ultra compact with “excellent printed results for a small, inexpensive camera” and featuring 5x wide-angle optical zoom (29-145mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. (230K dots) LCD, Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, Scene Modes including new Photo Frame mode, and WVGA Video (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 [QuickPrice Check], a 12.1MP (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD sensor) ultra compact with “excellent printed results for a small, inexpensive camera” and featuring 5x wide-angle optical zoom (29-145mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, Scene Modes including new Photo Frame mode, and WVGA Video (848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps).

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Category: Serious to Advanced Amateur

The Nikon D300s DSLR adds HD Movie at 720p resolution with a smooth cinematic 24 fps rate. It records high fidelity audio either with the convenient built-in microphone or by using the external stereo microphone input. Video length can be trimmed in-camera. In Tripod mode, the D300S features continuous autofocus during video recording using Contrast-Detect AF. Picture Control adjustment options allow easy midifications of the tone and colour of HD video clips.

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Category: Beginner Amateur – Family DSLR

The Nikon D3000 DSLR is Nikon’s newest affordable entry-level DSLR camera. It replaces the award-winning D60 (or D40 before it). The Nikon D3000 is packed with Nikon’s latest digital technology and know-how found in its more expensive DSLR models. It retains 10.2MP resolution and all the practical features that made its predecessors so popular. Main features are:

• 10.2 MP resolution (on an APS CCD image sensor)
• Guide Mode
• Active D-Lighting
• PASM
• RAW
• Picture Control
• 3.0 –in. LCD (230K dots)
• 11-point AF

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Nikon D300s

Nikon Canada launches latest flagship DX-format digital SLR, D300s

Combining professional-level performance with agility, dual memory card slots and enhanced D-Movie capabilities to deliver a new measure of creative versatility

Mississauga, ON, July 30, 2009 – Nikon Canada today announced the D300S digital SLR, combining professional-level performance with agility and enhanced D-Movie capabilities to deliver a new benchmark for creative versatility. Engineered to leverage proven Nikon technologies, including a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and the 51-point autofocus system; the addition of HD video capture; dual memory card slots; and a faster 7 frames-per-second (fps), the Nikon D300S balances form factor, performance, versatility and reliability for serious photo enthusiasts and professionals.

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