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{ Wednesday, September 8, 2010 }

	Nikon Coolpix P7000 Nikon has introduced three new Coolpix cameras today, and it shouldn't take more than a cursory read of the specs to figure out who this first model is going after. The new Coolpix P7000 is undoubtedly targeted at the Canon PowerShot G11, with a similar design and feature set. Of course, we both will have to wait for review units to arrive before we know how it compares in the real world. Here are its features and specifications: Coolpix P7000 [specs] 10.1 effective Megapixel, 1/1.7" CCD F2.8-5.6, 7.1X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 200 mm Optical image stabilization EXPEED C2 processor 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels Optical viewfinder with 80% coverage Full manual controls, with RAW format support; ISO range of 100 - 6400 Scene Auto Selector picks a scene mode for you (as its name implies) Dials on top of camera allow for easy adjustment of exposure compensation, ISO, white balance, bracketing, and more Hot shoe for external flash, plus built-in wireless flash support Handy virtual horizon feature Face, smile, and blink detection Records video at 1280 x 720 (24 fps) with stereo sound and use of optical zoom; uses H.264 codec Playback features include photo retouching and advanced tone level information External mic input, HDMI output Optional wide-angle conversion lens and wireless remote 79 MB built-in memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot Uses EN-EL14 lithium-ion battery; 350 shots per charge Ships in late September for $499 continue reading »
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	Nikon Coolpix S8100 Next up is the Coolpix S8100 which, as you might have guessed, replaces the S8000. This compact ultra zoom camera features a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, which allows for high speed continuous shooting, plus Full HD video recording. Intrigued? Read on: Coolpix S8100 [specs] 12.1 Megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor F3.5-5.6, 10X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 30 - 300 mm Optical image stabilization EXPEED C2 processor 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels Compact body comes in black, red, and gold Point-and-shoot operation, with Scene Auto Selector Takes up to five shots in a row at 10 fps; can shoot at 120 fps at lower resolution in Sport Continuous mode New HDR (high dynamic range) function Face, smile, and blink detection Records Full HD video (1920 x 1080, 30 fps) with stereo sound and use of optical zoom; uses H.264 codec 102 MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot HDMI output Uses EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery; 210 shots per charge Ships in late September for $299 continue reading »

	Nikon Coolpix S80 Last, but certainly not least, is the ultra-compact Coolpix S80, which features a large OLED touchscreen display. Here's more: Coolpix S80 [specs] 14.1 effective Megapixel CCD F3.6-4.8, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 175 mm Optical image stabilization 3.5" touchscreen OLED display with 819,000 pixels and 180 degree viewing angle Ultra-compact body comes in red, black, blue, pink, gold, and silver/brown Point-and-shoot operation Face, smile, and blink detection Playback features include redeye correction, special effects, and the ability to "rate" your photos Records movies at 1280 x 720 with stereo sound 79 MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot HDMI output Uses EN-EL10 li-ion battery, 150 shots per charge Ships this fall for $329 continue reading »


{ Monday, September 6, 2010 }

	Four Labor Day photo galleries I've got four new photo galleries for you on this Labor Day -- two Canon, two Panasonic. I'm not 100% sure if I'm going to review the SX130 and FX700, and will wait for the results of the reader survey that I'll be setting up in about a week. For now, enjoy: Canon PowerShot S95 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5


{ Friday, September 3, 2010 }

	Fuji FinePix HS10 super zoom reviewed I have posted my review of the Fuji FinePix HS10. This is a super zoom camera with a whopping 30X lens, an SLR-style design, high speed continuous shooting, and Full HD movie recording. Read the review to see how it performs!

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