Samsung NX10

Focus Numérique has published their “Prise en mains” 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 "Prise en mains" at: Focus Numérique ]

Focus Numérique [Fr] 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.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D

Focus Numérique [Fr] has published their review of the Canon T1i / 500D [Specs], "un reflex terriblement séduisant " with 15.1MP resolution (on a 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor), an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution (920K dots) LCD, Integrated Cleaning System, 9-point Phase Detection AF, Live View, PASM, Shutter Speed range of 30 – 1/4000 sec. plus Bulb, Continuous 3.4fps, and RAW file format.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Focus Numérique [Fr] has posted their review of the Canon 5D Mark II [Specs], a DSLR with 21.1MP resolution using a full-frame (24 x 36mm) CMOS sensor and ISO in the range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L:50, H1:12800 and H2:25600). According to Focus Numérique, "la qualité des images est au rendez-vous avec une définition record et un traitement du bruit particulièrement efficace et parfaitement utilisable jusqu’à 6400 ISO." The 5D MK II is the first DSLR with full-frame HD video capture at 1920×1080 pixels resolution for up to 4GB per clip, an extra large 3.0-in. high resolution LCD (920,000 dots), Integrated Cleaning System, Live View for stills and video, 3.9fps continuous shooting, 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage optical viewfinder, and an improved weather-resistant body [though Luminous Landscape contests it].

Sony alpha DSLR-A900

Focus Numérique [Fr] has posted their review of the Sony alpha DSLR-A900 [Specs], a full-frame DSLR with 24.6MP resolution, in-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, and Dust Shake Technology. There’s no Live View and no video capability and noise is the high disappointment ("Malheureusement, la gestion du bruit électronique n’est pas véritablement à la hauteur des prétentions du boîtier.").