Canon PowerShot G11

“The Canon G11 is a fantastic camera for photographing anything that doesn’t move.”

Ken Rockwell 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: Ken Rockwell ]

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

“The projector is a handy feature if you often like to show friends what you’ve shot.”

KenRockwell has just published their review of the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj, with 12.1MP (1/2.3-in. CCD) resolution, 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Scene Auto Selector, Scene Modes, Smart Portrait, Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF, Blink Proof function, D-Lighting, Movie 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, and a built-in projector.

[ Read the Nikon S1000pj Review at: KenRockwell ]

Nikon D300s

“If I shot DX, this is Nikon’s best camera ever.”

KenRockwell has published their review of the Nikon D300s [Specs], a digital SLR camera with 12.3MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, large bright viewfinder using a pentaprism with approximately 100% frame coverage, 51-point AF with 3D Focus Tracking, Integrated Dust Reduction System, Live View, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), Continuous Shooting 7fps, Advanced D Movie, RAW, Quiet Shutter-release Mode, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, Built-in Flash, Virtual Horizon, dual card slots for CF (Type I only)/SD memory cards, and optional GPS Unit.

Read the Nikon D300s Review at: KenRockwell

Leica M9

“The LEICA M9 has the best image quality, the best portability, and is the easiest and fastest camera to use today.”

KenRockwell has published their review 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.

[ Read the Leica M9 Review at: KenRockwell ]

Nikon D3000

“The D3000 is the worst DSLR ever made by Nikon. Not that it’s that horrible on an absolute scale…”

And so, we present to you KenRockwell‘s 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.

Editor’s note: Since Ken’s review of the Nikon D3000 is overall negative, we present you with a second [positive] opinion from the following expert review sites:

- Nikon D3000 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)
- Nikon D3000 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
- Nikon D3000 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
- Nikon D3000 Review @ Photoxels

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

KenRockwell has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS / IXUS 200 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera that is "a fantastic choice for high-quality images in a tiny package" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (24-120mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Scene Modes and Active Display Technology (just tilt or shake camera to advance photo in Playback).

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Olympus E-P1

“Technical image quality is as good as any non full-frame DSLR.”

KenRockwell has published their review of the Olympus E-P1 [Specs], the world’s smallest Interchangeable Lens System camera with 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.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

KenRockwell has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS [Specs] (also known outside N.A. as IXUS 110 IS), an ultra compact digital camera that is "a great choice for high-quality images in a tiny package" with its 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.8-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Smart AUTO, Face Detection, Face Detection Self-timer and new Active Display Technology (just tilt or shake camera to advance photo in Playback).