Canon PowerShot A2000 IS reviewed I've posted my review of the Canon PowerShot A2000 IS, an entry-level camera
with a 6X zoom lens, image stabilization, and a 3-inch LCD.
With only a few weeks
left before Christmas, I'm going to continue reviewing the cameras that our
readers are most interested in. Up next: the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS.
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{ Sunday, November 30, 2008 }
Nikon unleashes the D3X If the 12 Megapixel resolution of the Nikon D3 just isn't enough for you (and you have a lot of disposable income), then listen up. Today, Nikon announced the new D3X, which puts a whopping 24.5 full-frame Megapixel CMOS sensor into the D3's rugged body.
Here are the highlights of this Megapixel Monster:
Nikon D3X
24.5 effective Megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor
EXPEED image processing system
Supports all Nikon F-mount lenses; DX-format lenses will have a 1.5x focal length conversion ratio
Ultra-rugged body resists dust, moisture, and shock; shutter rated to 300,000 cycles
3-inch LCD display with 920,000 pixels; live view supported
Optical viewfinder has 0.7x magnification and 100% coverage
Full manual controls (obviously)
ISO range of 100 - 1600, expandable to 50 - 6400 (yes, that's a lot smaller than on the D3)
51-point autofocus system, with 3D subject tracking
Can shoot continuously at up to 5 fps in FX-format, 7 fps in DX-format
Numerous RAW formats supported (12-bit, 14-bit, compressed, uncompressed, etc)
Virtual horizon (from D3) can now be superimposed over live view
Active D-Lighting improves image contrast as the photo is taken
5:4 aspect ratio allows for easy 8 x 10 shooting
Dual CompactFlash Type II slots (UDMA-enabled)
HDMI output
Optional GPS and wireless transmitter
Uses EN-EL4 or EN-EL4A battery; takes a whopping 4400 shots per charge
Shipping in December for under $8000
It's worth a mention that the original D3 isn't going anywhere -- it will continue to be sold.
PowerShot G10 review posted Okay, here it is, better late than never: my review of the Canon PowerShot G10. Hit that link to see how Canon's flagship PowerShot performed in our tests!
{ Saturday, November 22, 2008 }
DMC-G1 review, gallery updated I've updated the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 review with new night shots taken with the 45 - 200 mm Micro Four Thirds lens. There are also a few photos in the gallery taken with that lens.
{ Saturday, November 15, 2008 }
Nikon D700 reviewed I'm back from the dead with a review of the Nikon D700, a very impressive full frame digital SLR. Sorry for the delay -- when you're the only employee, things tend to grind to a halt when you go out of town and get sick in the same week!
PS -- Believe it or not, the flash didn't work on my D700, so the redeye test
will be added when I get a replacement camera.
Update 12/03/08: Redeye test added.
{ Wednesday, November 5, 2008 }
Olympus announces E-30 digital SLR This may not be news to everyone, but today
Olympus announced their new E-30 digital SLR. This camera comes in-between
the E-520 and the flagship E-3, though its feature set and price lean more
toward the latter. Here are all the details:
FourThirds lens mount, with 2X focal length conversion ratio
Sensor-shift image stabilization
Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system
New TruePic III+ image processor
Live view (with contrast detect AF) on a rotating 2.7" LCD display (230k
pixels)
Large optical viewfinder with 1.02X magnification and 98% coverage
Full manual controls; shutter speed range of 60 - 1/8000 sec
Same fast, 11-point AF system as the E-3
Continuous shooting at up to 5 frames/second
New "art filters" let you take special effect photos using the
live view; options include Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light
Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole Camera; these appear to be like scene modes,
with limited manual control
New multiple exposure mode lets you combine up to four exposures into one
New Multi Aspect features offers nine different aspect ratios
New level and pitch meters ensure properly composed photos
Built-in wireless flash support
CompactFlash Type I/II and xD Picture Card slots
Uses the venerable BLM-1 battery; 750 shots per charge (using the viewfinder)
Optional battery grip
Ships in January for $1299, body only
Along with the E-30 comes a new lens. The second generation F2.8-3.5,
14 - 54 mm Zuiko Digital lens' new features include support for contrast detect
AF and a circular aperture mechanism. It too will ship in January, with a
list price of $599.
Upcoming reviews shuffled With only a few weeks left before Christmas, I've reshuffled my Upcoming Reviews, putting the most popular cameras higher up on the list. Yes, it's a lot of Canons, but that's what people are looking for on this site right now.
{ Monday, November 3, 2008 }
New, higher quality photo galleries DCRP readers have been clamoring for better-looking thumbnails in our photo galleries for years. I've finally come up with a way to provide better quality thumbnails, and you can see the results in our newly updated Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 galleries (standard, bonus). For a quick look at the improvements, check this out: before and after. Sorry it took so long!
{ Friday, October 31, 2008 }
Halloween treat: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 review posted I've posted my final review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, the world's smallest interchangeable lens camera. Click the link to see if the first Micro FourThirds camera lives up to the hype!
