An interesting article over at byThom on the need for camera manufacturers to reinvent the DSLR which, according to the author, is on the way out, with the new mirrorless Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) cameras steadily gaining ground.

Read The Backlash article at: byThom (Apr 5 commentary).

Nikon D3s

“Surprise, it is better.”

We’ve added another Nikon D3s [Specs] review to our Reviews Matrix. Is the Nikon D3S the world’s best digital SLR camera?

Thom Hogan has published their review of the Nikon D3s. “Shoot at any ISO.”

You can read the full Nikon D3s Review at: byThom.

Nikon D5000

"I actually think I like my D5000 a bit more than my D90."

byThom 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 ]

Related Links:
- Nikon D5000 Specs: US | CAN | UK | Nikon Imaging
- Compare the Nikon D5000 to the Olympus E-620 [Specs]

Olympus E-P1

byThom has published their review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], the world’s smallest Interchangeable Lens System camera that produces “with care, DSLR quality and little compromise” with its 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.

Ask Thom Hogan and he’ll tell you. In fact, he already has in this article: The Ultimate Upgrade Guide. Read it and save yourself some anxiety — and dough.