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{ Tuesday, May 6, 2008 }
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 reviewed
Here's one a lot of you have been waiting for: our review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. Click the link to see how this "compact" ultra zoom performed!
 
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{ Wednesday, April 30, 2008 }
  Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH reviewed
Today I've posted my review of the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH. Besides having a really long name, the SD1100 is a pretty nice ultra-compact camera, too.
 
{ Friday, April 25, 2008 }
  Ricoh R8 reviewed
Hey, how about another Ricoh review? This one's of their R8 digital camera, whose most impressive features are its 28 - 200 mm lens and super high resolution LCD display. Click the link to see how it performed!
 
{ Wednesday, April 23, 2008 }
  Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 review delay + five new galleries
For those of you waiting for my review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350, I have bad news: it's delayed. I was just about done when I concluded that I probably have a bad lens. When I get a replacement lens, I will complete the review. I also had a similar problem with my EOS Rebel XSi's kit lens, which is why there's no gallery for that camera yet.

Speaking of galleries, I do have five new ones for you today, including:

Canon PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH
Fuji FinePix F100fd
Fuji FinePix S100fs
Nikon Coolpix L18
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5

 
{ Thursday, April 17, 2008 }
  Panasonic intros wireless Lumix DMC-TZ50
Yesterday, Panasonic introduced a wireless-enabled version of their Lumix DMC-TZ5 camera, known as the DMC-TZ50. The TZ50 can send your pictures to Google's Picasa photo sharing service wirelessly, using your own home network or one of 8000 T-Mobile Hotspots around the country (a free 12-month subscription is included). The privledge will cost you an extra $150 over the regular TZ5, so you really have to want this feature!

Lumix DMC-TZ50 [specs]

  • 9.1 effective Megapixel CCD
  • F3.3-4.9, 10X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 280 mm
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Compact body (by ultra zoom standards)
  • 3-inch LCD display with 460,000 pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi lets you upload photos to Picasa (and then manage them)
  • Point-and-shoot operation with auto scene selection
  • New Intelligent Exposure mode brightens over and underexposed areas of photos automatically
  • Digital Redeye Correction removes redeye while photos are taken
  • Can record movies at 1280 x 720 / 30 fps (720p) with sound
  • 50MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card slot
  • Uses proprietary li-ion battery; 300 shots per charge (probably with Wi-Fi off)
  • Component video output & USB 2.0 High Speed ports
  • Shipping in May for $450
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{ Friday, April 11, 2008 }
  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 reviewed
Another day, another compact camera review. Today's review is of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150, the middle child in Sony's W-series lineup. Check it out!
 
{ Thursday, April 10, 2008 }
  Nikon Coolpix P80
Nikon today introduced a trio of new cameras, including their first "mega zoom" model. Let's start with that one first:

Coolpix P80 [specs]

  • 10.1 effective Megapixel CCD
  • F2.8-4.5, 18X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 27 - 486 mm (sounds like the same lens as on the Olympus SP-560 and Fuji FinePix S8100)
  • Optical image stabilization (which Nikon calls Vibration Reduction)
  • Most compact body in its class, according to Nikon
  • 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels + electronic viewfinder
  • Full manual controls; ISO 3200 and 6400 available when resolution is 3M or less
  • Sport Continuous mode lets you take up to 30 shots in a row at 13 fps
  • All the usual Nikon features: redeye reduction, D-Lighting, and face detection
  • VGA movie mode with sound (or at least I think it's VGA)
  • 50MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC card slot
  • Uses EN-EL5 lithium-ion battery; 250 shots per charge
  • USB 2.0 High Speed support
  • Ships this month for $399
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  Nikon Coolpix S52/S52c
Next we have the Coolpix S52 and S52c, which are minor upgrades to the S51 and S51c. Their specs are as follows:

Coolpix S52 [specs]

  • 9.0 effective Megapixel CCD
  • F3.3-4.2, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 38 - 114 mm
  • Optical image stabilization (VR)
  • Ultra-compact metal body comes in black and fed
  • 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation
  • Same "usual Nikon features" as P80 above
  • Fancy movie mode with music and special effects
  • 38MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC card slot
  • VGA movie mode with sound (I think)
  • Uses EN-EL8 li-ion battery; 200 shots per charge
  • USB 2.0 High Speed support
  • Ships in May for $249

Coolpix S52c [specs] - changes:

  • Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to e-mail photos, upload them to Nikon's "my Picturetown" or flickr, and more
  • Only comes in black (though a different shade than the S52)
  • Priced at $279
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{ Friday, April 4, 2008 }
  Canon PowerShot A590 IS reviewed
Here's my end-of-the-week review of the Canon PowerShot A590 IS. This entry-level camera packs a ton of features into its plastic body, including full manual controls and conversion lens support. Click on the link to see how I liked it!
 
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