Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Olympus SP-570 UZ.
The Olympus SP-570 handles more like a Digital SLR than any other camera I have tested. I like the barrel twisting method of zoom. Add in a hot shoe, RAW mode and various manual controls and you have a very good camera for a photography enthusiast.
PopPhoto has posted a review of the Sony A200.
All in all, Sony’s Alpha 200 is a capable bargain-priced DSLR. Once you consider that the kit comes with a longer-than-usual 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for only $500, it becomes a steal.
For the latest news and reviews on the A200, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Sony A200 Reviews and Resources.
GOLDEN, Colo. – PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX Optio E60 compact digital camera. With 10.1 megapixels, the PENTAX Optio E60 offers both new and experienced digital users beautiful high-resolution images and a variety of easy-to-use features at a budget price.
This latest member of the PENTAX Optio E series is newly equipped with an optical 3X zoom lens featuring a wide angle of view (equivalent to 32mm to 96mm in 35mm format) that is perfect for group shots in narrow settings, landscapes and architecture. In addition, the Optio E60 features a variety of modes including Auto Picture, Face Recognition, High Sensitivity Digital Shake Reduction, and a popular Green mode that sets exposure, sensitivity and other parameters with just a touch of a button for the newest of digital users.
The PENTAX Optio E60 also is a fine travel companion compatible with easy-to-find AA batteries, World Time and Date Imprint functions, and an Image Recovery function to retrieve accidentally-erased, once-in-a-lifetime pics.
The PENTAX Optio E60 will be available in a stylish black finish in October for under US $140.00.
Camera phones have really stepped it up over the past several months. I remember thinking 2 megapixels was pretty solid in my Nokia a couple years back; however, Samsung brings in a whopping 8 megapixels with their new INNOV8, which also features certified DIVX playback and internal storage of 16GB. Read the two press releases below for further details on the INNOV8. [Read more…]
PC Mag has posted a review of the Nikon D60.
I don’t have many complaints about the D60. It is an easy-to-use camera that produces high-quality images, and at $750 (with lens), it’s a terrific deal. But since there aren’t too many substantial feature upgrades from the D40x, the D60 is in danger of falling behind the current competition.
Read Photography Bay’s full review of the Nikon D60 here.
For even more news and reviews on the D60, check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D60 Reviews and Resources page.
PhotographyBLOG has posted a brief review of the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 printer.
The Epson R2880 does feature a couple of very welcome enhancements that bring the printer up to the same output quality as the larger 4880, 7880, and 9880 models. The most obvious of these is the replacement of the standard magenta inks with the newest Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta. These new formulations increase the color accuracy and gamut of the printer, especially in blues and purples.
Kite photography can be a great option for taking aerial photographs. When I was in college, I worked on the newspaper, along with some great photographers. We couldn’t afford the equipment that the local daily used to shoot football games — heck, for some games we couldn’t get press credentials. We did, however, have a photographer with a kite: he provided us with some great shots of the games.
Scott Haefner has some impressive shots on his site he’s taken using a kite set up. Even better, though, he has a complete rundown on his equipment that will give you an idea of where to start if you are new to kite photography. Haefner has even posted plans for the equipment he’s built himself. If you’ve been considering kite photography, Haefner’s site is a good place to start.
Seriously? Another Nikon model number? I think we may now have more “rumored” camera models from Nikon than current generation models. We’ve seen rumors about the D90, D800, D3x and now the D900.
The only reason the Nikon D900 is getting the light of day here is because Thom Hogan is leaning toward a D900 model over the introduction of a D3x. He said:
I’m going to go a different direction: no D3x. Yes, a 24mp FX body, but it’ll be the D900. This allows them to use the Sony sensor and bring it downscale to compete with the A900/5DII.
Thom’s usually got a pretty good ear to the ground on these things, so there may very well be something to the D900 (or maybe a D800).
Photo Review has posted a review of the Sony A300.
Despite some evidence of edge softening, resolution was retained right up to ISO 1600 and only declined slightly at ISO 3200, as shown in the graph below. Flare was negligible with the supplied lens and the test camera’s spot metering system provided correct exposures with strong backlighting.
For the latest news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Sony A300 page.
Imaging Resource has posted a review of the Canon EOS 450D. The new EOS 450D (aka Digital Rebel XSi) kit comes with an stabilized 18-55mm lens. Canon’s entry-level DSLR now features a 3? rear LCD panel that’s capable of Live View framing and focusing.
The Canon Rebel XSi is indeed a worthy successor to the Rebel throne. A camera with the Rebel name has never carried such sophistication, nor so rich a feature-set.
Read Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XSi Review.
For more news, reviews and info on the XSi, check out Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XSi Reviews and Resources.