Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
PhotoToday.net has posted a review of the Olympus FE-340.
The Olympus FE-340 packs a lot of features in a very small camera at a fair price. It’s fully capable of making good basic photos, the type that most families will use the FE-340 for. A few of the newer features like its “Smile” mode need more work, but the job of taking pictures of the kids can be done using the basic features of the camera.
While Amazon has been selling GE cameras for some time now, GE has now made the entire line available through Amazon’s Electronics Store. The line includes the 2008 models, including the entry-level A series, the mid-price E series, and the ultra-compact G series. Standard colors for the GE cameras are black, silver or red, with some models being available in additional colors as well. Prices start under $90. You can view the GE line on Amazon by clicking here.
The GE cameras feature blink and smile detection, which allow the user to capture just the right moment for people snapshots. After a shot is taken, the blink detection feature alerts the user that the subject’s eyes were closed and allows another attempt. The smile detection feature works like Sony’s Smile Shutter on the Sony W170 (hands-on here) by tripping the shutter automatically when the subject smiles.
Steve’s Digicams has posted a review of the Nikon D300.
Nikon’s new D300 further raises the bar in the enthusiasts dSLR category. Offering a wealth of features, plenty of customization options, 12.3 megapixels of resolution, upgraded 51-point Autofocus System, a fast frame rate (when using a recommend 266x CF card) and excellent image quality, this model represents Nikon’s best effort so far in this market niche.
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PhotoToday.net has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5.
One of the truly amazing new features highlighted during the press conference was Light Detection/Intelligent Exposure. What the engineers at Panasonic have figured out is a way to chop the scene the camera sees into 3000 sections and then figure the correct exposure for each section. The result is a scene that more closely matches what your eyes see.
Imaging Resource has reviewed the Sigma DP1.
The Sigma DP1 is not a great people camera thanks to the 16mm wide-angle lens, but it is an interesting solution for landscape and other scenic photography. Its very low barrel distortion numbers mean that the Sigma DP1’s lens is a great choice for shooting objects with straight lines.
Cnet has posted a review of the new 8.1 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a decent budget megazoom that can deliver very nice outdoor shots, but its photo quality falls short in other respects.
DC Resource has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH.
The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH is a competent ultra-compact camera that is a worthy follow-up to its predecessor, the SD1000. It offers a sleek design, optical image stabilization, snappy performance, and good photo quality.
For more news and reviews, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Reviews and Resources page.
DigiCam Review has posted a review of the Ricoh R8.
The Ricoh R8 looks and feels great, and is capable of taking some great photos. The camera has a sharp wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens, and is almost ultra compact, similar in size to other ultra compact cameras such as the IXUS 90 IS. Ricoh appear to have moved this camera upmarket with a newly designed body, and improved hand grip and control dial.
For more news and reviews for the Ricoh R8, visit Photography Bay’s Ricoh R8 Reviews & Resources page.
Megapixel.net has posted a review of the Fuji FinePix s8000fd.
The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is a very versatile camera. For shutterbugs interested in a large zoom but not in a lot of photographic rigmarole, the snapper will take fine pictures without leaving the auto mode. On the other hand, the unit has plenty of flexibility for lenseslingers who demand more control over what they’re shooting.
PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Ricoh GR Digital II.
The GR Digital II is another excellent addition to Ricoh’s now extensive line-up of compact cameras for professional photographers. The 28mm lens with fast maximum aperture of f/2.4 and very little distortion is a winning combination for landscape and street photographers alike, especially as the GR Digital II continues the usual Ricoh tradition of being responsive to use, especially when shooting JPEGs.
For the latest news and reviews, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Ricoh GR Digital II Reviews and Resources page.