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{ Thursday, December 3, 2009 }
  Fuji FinePix F70EXR reviewed
I've posted my review of the Fuji FinePix F70EXR. Does this compact ultra zoom have better low light performance than the competition? Find out in the review!
 
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{ Tuesday, December 1, 2009 }
  PowerShot G11 review updated
I've updated the night photos in my PowerShot G11 review to make the composition a bit more consistent with other reviews. Speaking of which, look for my review of the Fuji FinePix F70EXR midweek, followed by a look at the highly anticipated PowerShot S90 a week later.
 
{ Thursday, November 26, 2009 }
  Celebrating 12 years of the DCRP
It's hard for even me to believe, but this holiday weekend marks the 12th anniversary of this website. Back when I started this site in 1997, a typical digital camera was at least $500 and had a resolution of 640 x 480 (or less!) and a 1.8" LCD display. How times have changed!

The lousy economy hasn't made for a great year, and I admit that I haven't been as productive as I would've liked. Regardless, I just wanted to thank the loyal visitors of this site for your support and patience over the last dozen years!

- Jeff

 
{ Wednesday, November 25, 2009 }
  Panasonic firmware update bonanza
Panasonic released a half dozen firmware updates today, all related to the Micro Four Thirds system. The first is for the Lumix DMC-GF1 camera body, which makes the following changes:
  • Enables MF assist operation via the rear command dial when using a lens that is MF only
  • Improved AF performance in movie mode
  • Improved high ISO photo quality
  • Improved auto white balance
  • Improved the "representation" in several people-related scene modes, and also changed the AE program in scenery-related scene modes

They also updated the firmware for five Micro Four Thirds lenses, with the big change being better AF performance in movie mode. For three of the lenses (7-14, 14-45, 45-200) you can now use autofocus with the Full HD quality setting, as well.

Olympus owners who use these Panasonic lenses can update the firmware via Olympus Master or Studio.

 
{ Tuesday, November 24, 2009 }
  Quick gallery update
I've made minor updates to the Canon PowerShot G11 and Fuji FinePix F70EXR galleries, and have posted the gallery for the PowerShot S90, as well.
 
{ Monday, November 23, 2009 }
  Canon PowerShot G11 review posted
Today I've posted my review of the Canon PowerShot G11. Has Canon's flagship compact camera returned to the glory days of old, and brought great low light shooting along with it? Find out in the review!

I'll probably be re-shooting the night photos this week, as they weren't as tight as I would've liked.

 
{ Friday, November 20, 2009 }
  Friday photo galleries
I have three galleries for you on this Friday, two of which are new:

Canon EOS-7D
Canon PowerShot G11 (review coming very soon!)
Fuji FinePix F70EXR

 
{ Wednesday, November 18, 2009 }
  Casio introduces everything-proof Exilim EX-G1
Casio today entered the "everything-proof" market with their introduction of the Exilim EX-G1. This new G-series camera (yes, like the G-Shock watches they've made for years) is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof, so it should be able to handle whatever life throws at you. Here's more:

Exilim EX-G1 [specs]

  • 12.1 Megapixel CCD
  • F3.9-5.4, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 38 - 114 mm
  • Ultra-compact body is waterproof to 10 feet, dustproof, freezeproof (to 14F/-10C), and shockproof (from roughly 7 feet);
    • Body is actually two layers: outer body is stainless steel with a polycarbonate cover, inner body is fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate
    • Includes two detachable protectors to absorb shocks
    • LCD panel is 1.5X thicker than on traditional cameras and has a resin mount to reduce shock
    • Available in black and red
  • 2.5" LCD display with 230,400 pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation; only manual controls are for white balance and focus
  • Tons of Best Shot (scene) modes, including a a new interval shooting (time-lapse) option
  • Dynamic Photo lets you "blue screen" your subject onto a different background
  • Records movies at 848 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
  • 35.7MB onboard memory + microSD/microSDHC card slot (not thrilled about that one)
  • Uses NP-80 lithium-ion battery; 300 shots per charge
  • Ships in December for $299
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{ Monday, November 16, 2009 }
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 finally reviewed
I know it seems like a million years since I posted a review, and that's pretty close to accurate. Let's just say that getting back to work after 3 weeks of vacation has been harder than I thought! Anyhow, today I've posted my review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. This ultra-compact camera uses Sony's new Exmor R CMOS sensor, which promises double the sensitivity of traditional CCDs. Does it live up to the hype? Check out the review to find out.
 
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