Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

“There’s an added degree of user friendliness provided by the hints and tips text bubbles, helping along any first timers.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS / IXUS 120 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28-112mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), Smart AUTO, Scene Modes, and HD movie 1280 x 720 @ 30fps.

Read the Canon IXUS 120 IS / SD940 IS Review at: PhotographyBLOG

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Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

“Fun and surprisingly intuitive to use.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS / IXUS 200 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with 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).

Read the Canon IXUS 200 IS / SD980 IS Review at: PhotographyBLOG

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“One of my favourite cameras of 2009.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review 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: PhotographyBLOG

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Nikon D300s

“The Nikon D300s is an excellent camera.”

PhotographyBLOG 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.

Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1

“Definitely achieves its 3D ambitions with utterly convincing images.”

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 [US $600 / £430], the world’s first camera that takes 3D images that can be viewed without the need for special 3D glasses. Note that you can only view the images in 3D on the camera’s LCD screen, the optional FinePix Real 3D V1 [US $500 / £360], or as a lenticular print (available as a 3D print service from Fujifilm). The FinePix W1 features 10MP (each, on two 1/2.3-inch CCD), 3x optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.), 2.8-in. LCD (230K dots), Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Scene Modes, IR capability, Face Detection, and 3D video (640×480 30fps) with stereo sound.

Related Link:
- Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Technical Specifications

Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR

“The D-Range Priority (DR) mode in particular is literally a real eye-opener.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR [Specs], a 10MP resolution (1/2-in. Super CCD EXR) compact ultra zoom digital camera which allows you to optimize the image capture according to the scene: High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range or High Sensitivity & Low Noise. The F70EXR features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 10x wide-angle optical zoom (27-270mm equiv.), a 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), EXR AUTO, Film Simulation mode, a new Multi Frame feature, Super Intelligent Flash, and Movie 640×480 @ 30fps.

Read the Fujifilm F70EXR Review at: PhotographyBLOG

Pentax Optio W80

“An easy-to-use, tough as old boots camera for all the family.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

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Kodak EasyShare Z950 IS

“A beginner friendly digital camera with a budget price.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z950 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom digital camera with 12MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 10x optical zoom (35-350mm equiv.), optical image stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), PASM, Scene Modes, and HD Movie (1280×720) @ 30fps.

Related Links:

- Kodak Z950 Technical Specifications: US | CA | UK

Sony alpha DSLR-A230

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review (“smaller and lighter but at the same time much less conveniently designed camera“) of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 [QuickPrice Check], with 10.2MP resolution (on a 23.6 x 15.8 mm APS-C CCD Sensor), in-camera Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Dynamic Range Optimizer, ISO 100 to 3200, Continuous Shooting 2.5fps, Eye-Start Autofocus System, Creative Style settings, built-in Pop-Up Flash, and Dual Slot Compatiblity for Memory Stick and SD media.