Ricoh GXR

“[The Ricoh GXR/S10] produces compact camera image quality.”

We’ve added a new review of the Ricoh GXR [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. There are a number of units available and each unit is, for all practical purposes, a different camera. DPReview reviews the S10 which has a 24-72mm (35mm equiv.) F2.5-4.4 VC optical zoom lens with a 10M (1/1.7-in.) CCD sensor, sensor-shift image stabilization, and PASM modes. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR S10 Review at: DPReview.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter. However it’s not a love it or hate it affair since the traditional control buttons are still [thankfully!] present. Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

Read the Hands-on Preview of the Panasonic G2 at: DPReview.

Ricoh GXR

“The GXR/A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is a camera that is fun to use and capable of producing great quality images.”

We’ve added a new review of the Ricoh GXR [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has posted their review of the Ricoh GXR, an “interchangeable unit camera system” that swaps both the lens and associated image sensor as an integrated unit. There are a number of units available and each unit is, for all practical purposes, a different camera. DPReview reviews the A12 which has a 50mm F2.5 Macro lens with a 12.3M (23.6 x 15.7mm) CMOS sensor. The camera has a 3.0-in. high resolution (920,000 dots) LCD.

You can read the full Ricoh GXR A12 Review at: DPReview.

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Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

“While the Mark IV isn’t the best high ISO camera on the market, it’s still an exceptionally good one.”

We have added a new Canon EOS 1D Mark IV [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has published their review of the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV DSLR, with 16MP resolution (27.9 x 18.6 mm CMOS), 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, ISO sensitivity to ISO 102400, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), EOS Integrated Cleaning System, full EF and EX Speedlite compatibility, weather-proof magnesium-alloy body, and Full HD (1080p) Video.

You can read the full Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Review at: DPReview.

Nikon D3s

“The sensor of the D3S is simply unmatched in terms of its ability to convert light to useable signal.”

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

DPReview has published their review of the Nikon D3s. As expected, the D3s rates a “Gold Award” from DPReview.

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

Canon EOS T2i / 550D

DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D [Specs] digital SLR camera with 18MP resolution on a large APS-C CMOS image sensor, a large 3.0-in. high resolution (1.04 million dots) LCD display screen, ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800), and Full HD Movie 1920×1080 at 30fps. It is targeted to Families, as well as beginner and serious amateur photographers.

You can read the full Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D Review at: DPReview.

Olympus E-PL1

DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Olympus E-PL1 [Specs], an easy-to-use version of the E-P2 Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera. The E-PL1 features 12.3MP resolution (on a large 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS sensor), sensor-shift image stabilization to help reduce camera shake, a direct HD Movie button, a 6.9-cm (2.7-in.) LCD display screen (230k-dot), a built-in pop-up flash, Art Filters, Scene Modes, and a new Live Guide that simplifies exposure adjustments without having to know the technical lingo — all in a compact and light body.

Read the full Olympus E-PL1 Hands-on Preview at: DPReview.

Samsung NX10

DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Samsung NX10 [Specs], a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with 14.6MP on an APS-C CMOS image sensor, 3.0-in. AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) display screen (614k-dot), VGA EVF (921k-dot), Smart AUTO, PASM, Scene modes, Smart [Dynamic] Range, Supersonic Dust Reduction, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps with mono sound.

[ Read the Samsung NX10 hands-on preview at: DPReview ]

Pentax K-x

“The image quality, especially in low light, is the best we have seen so far in the entry-level bracket of the DSLR market.”

DPReview has just published their review of the Pentax K-x DSLR [Specs], with 12.4MP resolution (on a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), 11 Point Wide Angle Focus, PASM, Auto Picture mode, Scene modes, Creative Processing and Filter Modes, 30-1/6000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, HDR Image Capture (captures 3 bracketed images and blends them in-camera), RAW, optical viewfinder with 96% frame coverage, Live View with Contrast Detect, Phase difference and Face Detection AF, Continuous Shooting 4.7fps, built-in flash, and HD Movie (1280 x 720 @ 24fps). The Pentax K-x uses the SD/SDHC memory card and is powered by 4 AA batteries.

[ Read the Pentax K-x Review at: DPReview ]

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Leica X1

“Best high-ISO performance of any compact camera, bar none.”

DPReview has published their review of the Leica X1 [Specs], the first of its kind compact non-DSLR with a 12.2MP APS-C sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm), non-interchangeable LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/35 mm (equiv.) lens, RAW (DNG), Contrast Detect AF, Face Detection, PASM, ISO 100-3200, 2.7-in. (230K dots), built-in flash, hot shoe, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom as standard image editing software.

[ Read the Leica X1 Review at: DPReview ]

Canon PowerShot G11

“Buy the G11 for its image quality, flexibility of lens range or high level of manual control.”

DPReview has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot G11 [Specs], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.8-in. Vari-angle LCD (461K dots), PASM modes, RAW, HDMI output, Smart AUTO, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

[ Read the Canon G11 Review at: DPReview ]

Nikon D3000

“The D3000 is an excellent camera, and great value at its current street price.”

DPReview has published their review of the Nikon D3000 [Specs], an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 10.2MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), and RAW. There is no Live View or Movie Mode. The Nikon D3000 can be purchased with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens which is optically image stabilized.

[ Read the Nikon D3000 Review at: DPReview ]