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Nikon D700 Hands-On Review at Digital Rev

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Digital Rev has posted a rather spicy hands-on review of the Nikon D700. You don’t get these kind of sample images and product shots over at DP Review…

Nikon fans have waited long for the coming of the Nikon D700 and as history have taught us many times, good things come to those who wait. The Nikon D700 is an ambitious camera loaded with features that will surely catch the appeal of both professionals and serious enthusiasts.

For the latest Nikon D700 news and reviews, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D700 Reviews and Resources.

 

Pentax Optio E60

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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.

Samsung INNOV8 – 8 Megapixel Camera Phone Gets DIVX Certification

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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…]

Nikon D60 Review at PC Mag

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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.

Nikon D900

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Not a Nikon D900 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).

Sony A300 Review at Photo Review

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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.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi Review at Imaging Resource

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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.