Canon EOS 7D

“In some respects the 7D is even a better camera than the EOS 5D Mark II.”

DPReview 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: DPReview ]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“The GF1 is a camera that simply cries out to be used and [...] puts the fun back into photography.”

DPReview has published their first look of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

[ Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: DPReview ]

[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 QuickPrice Check ]

Nikon D3s Top View

DPReview has published their brief hands-on preview of the Nikon D3s, a pro-level digital SLR camera with a standard ISO performance of 12,800, expandable to an amazing ISO 102,400, which is also applicable to its HD Movie capability (1280 x 720 @ 24fps). The Nikon D3s features 12.1MP resolution on a brand new full-frame CMOS image sensor, 51 AF points (with 15 cross type sensors and 36 horizontal sensors), Image Sensor Cleaning Function, PASM, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control System, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), built-in monoaural microphone (augmented by a stereo microphone input), HDMI port, Continuous Shooting 9fps, RAW file format, moisture, dust and shock resistance, UDMA compatible CompactFlash™ card slots, dedicated Live View button, Electronic Virtual Horizon, Quiet Shutter Mode, and optional GPS Unit GP-1.

[ Read the Nikon D3s Brief Hands-on Preview at: DPReview ]

Leica X1

DPReview has published their hands-on preview 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.

Pentax K-7

“For maximum image quality in low light situations your best bet is shooting RAW.”

DPReview has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], with 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]

Sigma DP2

“Landscape shooters [...] will get the most out of this camera.”

DPReview has published their review of the Sigma DP2 [QuickPrice Check], “a camera capable of producing some great images” with 14.06MP (on a large 20.7 x 13.8mm FOVEON X3 CMOS Image Sensor), F2.8 24.2mm (41mm equiv.), RAW file format, Contrast Detection AF, PASM modes.

Related Link:

- Sigma Site
- Sigma DP2 Specs

Leica X1

DPReview has published their brief hands-on preview 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.

DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Leica M9 [Specs], a full-frame (36 x 24mm) digital rangefinder camera with 18MP resolution, no anti-alias filter, a new thicker UV/IR filter in front of the sensor, ISO 160-2500, continuous shooting 2fps, 2.5-in. (230K dots) LCD, RAW.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“Effectively answers the three main criticisms faced by the Olympus [E-P1]”

DPReview has published their first look of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 [QuickPrice Check], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M/R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M DMW-MA3R.

Canon EOS 7D

“A camera [...] determined to wrestle back the king of APS-C crown.”

DPReview has posted their hands-on preview 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.