Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
PopPhoto has posted a review of the new 14.2 megapixel Sony A350.
Based on our DxO Analyzer 3.1 Blur tests of A350 images shot using a 100-300mm zoom set to 200mm, this sensor-shift system delivered between 2.5 and 3 stops of improvement, similar to the A100 and slightly less than the A700.
For more digital camera reviews and news on the A350, visit Photography Bay’s Sony A350 Reviews and Resources by clicking here.
Steve’s Digicams has posted a review of the Pansonic Lumix DMC-TZ4.
The image quality from our outdoor images are excellent for a camera in this category. Our photos show good overall exposure and natural color saturation. The Leica 10x zoom lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28-280mm, and is an outstanding feature on this camera.
Steve’s Digicams has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8.
Image quality when using 8M Fine mode was average when compared to similar models in this class. When shooting outdoors, the camera produced crisp, clear images with good exposures and colors. The Leica 5x optical zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent of 32-160mm, giving you an excellent wide angle end as well as a good telephoto coverage.
Just when we thought rumors had died off for the Canon 5D Mark II and 1D Mark IIIn, up crops another over at the FredMiranda.com forums. This one seems pretty weak on its face; however, Yakim (the poster) has been around for quite some time and generally has a pretty good ear to the ground for upcoming gear. Still yet, take it with a grain of salt.
5D Mk II.
1D Mk III N.
2 new lenses.The source is an old Israeli photographer which shoots Nikon, has a vast collection of Nikon equipment and has some internal knowledge in Nikon and Canon (a little). FWIW, he is well respected in Israel and is considered a reliable source.
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For more on each of these cameras, see Photography Bay’s Canon 5D Mark II page and Canon 1D Mark IIIn page.
Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the 10.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS20.
The Lumix FS20 is a companion model the the FS5, offering a larger LCD screen and slightly better handling. Build quality is excellent, and the overall design is functional but attractive. It is a point-and-shoot camera with a limited but sensible range of features, and performs well in most situations, with good low light capabilities.
Photo Review has posted a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs.
Photographs taken with the test camera in bright lighting were colour accurate with more restrained saturation than we’re accustomed to in digicams. They also showed a significantly wider-than-average dynamic range. In our shooting tests we found increasing the dynamic range expansion settings tended to reduce overall image contrast.
Trusted Reviews has reviewed the Casio Exilim EX-Z80.
The Casio Exilim EX-Z80 is a remarkable camera in many ways. Not only is it the smallest 8-megapixel camera on the market, it has a number of advanced technical features not found on rival models. Design, build quality, performance and handling are all very good, and the AF system is amazing, but these attributes are somewhat let down by rather sub-standard image quality. Nonetheless, as a convenient pocket snapshot camera it’s hard to beat, and represents good value for its low price.
Cnet has posted a review of the Pentax K200D.
Pentax’s K200D entry-level SLR gives a lot of bang for the buck and has better performance than last year’s model. Despite low noise and pleasingly detailed images, technically inaccurate colors keep it from capturing the gold medal for image quality.
Click here for more Pentax K200D reviews and news.
Canon has updated the firmware for the 1D Mark III to Version 1.2.3.
This firmware update (Version 1.2.3) incorporates the following improvements.
The Version 1.2.3 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.3. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.2.3, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
To download this latest firmware update, go to Canon’s official site here.
For more resources on the Canon 1D Mark III, visit Photography Bay’s Canon 1D Mark III Reviews and Resources.
Canon has updated the firmware for the 1Ds Mark III to Version 1.1.2.
This firmware update (Version 1.1.2) incorporates the following improvements.
The Version 1.1.2 firmware being released this time is for cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.6. If the camera’s firmware is already Version 1.1.2, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
To download the updated firmware visit the official Canon site here.