PhotographyBLOG reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 digital camera on 27 February 2009 . They said: "Although some may view the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77's slender pocket-friendly dimensions as a boon - and in any other finish than the lime green (or perhaps pink) we were supplied with it's undoubtedly an attractive looking camera - we found its necessarily smaller controls made for fiddly operation, despite the rear touch screen's relative huge-ness at 3-inches wide. We're not entirely convinced that use of a touch screen is in ..."
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DCResource reviewed the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 digital camera on 26 February 2009 . They said: "There are two final things to mention before I wrap up this review. Casio includes absolutely no photo editing software with the EX-FH20. The only thing you get is an uploader for YouTube, which isn't really necessary in the first place. Second, the documentation situation is a real mess. The only printed manual in the box is a short and very confusing basic manual. If you want more details, you'll ..."
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Imaging Resource reviewed the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS digital camera on 26 February 2009 . They said: "Everyone's trying to cut costs these days, and that includes digital camera manufacturers. The low end of the digital camera market is where most of the units move, and the race is on to get to the lowest price point with the most impressive sounding specs. What we're most concerned about is getting you a good camera for your money, and the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS stands out as one ..."
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DPInterface reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 digital camera on 25 February 2009 . They said: "The Sony Cyber-shot T700 is an ultra-thin camera with a big 3.5 inch touchscreen. While the screen is big with good visibility, it isn’t very responsive and the touch-based menu system makes it hard to access some settings. The menu system isn’t that intuitive either; having two (or three at times) different menu systems which occasionally link up to the same area or do nothing at all.
As expected from such ..."
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PhotographyBLOG reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 digital camera on 23 February 2009 . They said: "Let us get one thing out of the way: if you are a control freak or a real stickler for image quality, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700 is not for you. It's a point-and-shoot camera with a tiny sensor, after all. This means that you cannot manually control the shutter speed and aperture, and that the photos it produces can indeed look sub-par up close. But that does not mean you ..."
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Steves Digicams reviewed the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 digital camera on 20 February 2009 . They said: "the Casio Exilim EX-FH20 was a bit of a mixed bag. While it produces very pleasing images and offers some of the fastest burst speeds available, the EVF and AF system problems I encountered hinder my full recommendation of this camera. Plus, with an MSRP of US$599, this model is priced $150 to $200 more than its competition; like the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS which is US$399, Olympus SP-590 UZ ..."
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DPReview reviewed the Nikon D3x digital camera on 19 February 2009 . They said: "So all in all the penalty you pay for industry-leading image detail and resolution is a fairly small one. For those who really need the D3's blistering continuous shooting speed and night-vision high ISO capabilities the D3's twelve megapixels will probably do the job, and the D3X is not the optimal tool for their trade. For those photographers whose work genuinely benefits from the D3X's staggering resolution, the slower frame ..."
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Amstelveen, the Netherlands, 18 February, 2009 : Canon today announces the launch of two new tilt and shift lenses, the Ultra-Wide angle TS-E 17mm f/4L and the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, an upgrade to the popular TS-E 24mm f/3.5L. Canon was the first company to offer 35mm camera users a combined tilt and shift lens, With 36 years experience in this field, Canon has now added a new unique functionality to the TS-E 17mm f/4L and TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II, allowing users to rotate the direction of the tilt and shift independently of each other.
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February 18, 2009: With the LEICA SUPER-ELMAR-M 18 mm f/ 3.8 ASPH., Leica Camera AG, Solms, expands their range of short focal-length lenses for the Leica M System, adding another compact wide-angle lens. This newly developed lens is characterized by its outstanding image quality and compact size. Another addition to the Leica rangefinder system accessories range is a new finder, the LEICA BRIGHT LINE FINDER M 18 mm.
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Imaging Resource reviewed the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS digital camera on 18 February 2009 . They said: "The Canon SX110 IS manages to pack an optically stabilized 10x zoom lens into a relatively compact body, but its image quality still competes very well with that of full-sized long-zoom cameras. In high ISO shooting, it gives up a little ground to Canon's own SX10 IS, which uses a more powerful version of Canon's DIGIC processor, but the Canon SX110 IS's more compact body is much easier to pack ..."
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced 8 new PowerShot cameras that offer an array of photographic options for the entry-level consumer right up to the photo enthusiast. Whether on a family vacation, swimming in an ocean or out for a night on the town, the new line-up of PowerShot digital cameras enable consumers to customize their photographic experience to their personality with color, style and features galore.
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2009 – Sony today announced five new Cyber-shot® cameras (models DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20) that make it easier to take the best pictures without changing settings. The intelligent auto mode, available on the T900, T90, W290 and H20 models helps “think” for you and detect scene conditions then adjust settings, especially in difficult lighting scenarios. Intelligent scene recognition (iSCN) detects up to eight scenes, recognizing objects, faces and lighting conditions (e.g. low light and backlight). Then, in one-thirtieth of a second, it changes the setting to get the best shot.
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Samsung today announced four new compact cameras, SL30 (ES15 in Europe), SL620 (PL65 in Europe), SL202 (PL50 in Europe), SL820 (IT100 in Europe).
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Fujifilm today announced five new compact cameras, Finepix S1500, Z33WP, Z30, J250, J20. Perfect for advanced amateur photographers the 10 Megapixel FinePix S1500 features a versatile Fujinon 12x optical zoom (33mm-396mm equivalent), Face Detection technology with automatic red-eye removal, Dual Image Stabilisation (combining CCD-shift with high ISO), ISO levels of up to ISO 6400 (at 3MP), and a brand new Tracking Auto Focus function. This, along with features such as Panorama Shooting Mode and Instant zoom, make the FinePix S1500 a camera that will suit every member of the family.
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CameraLabs reviewed the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS digital camera on 16 February 2009 . They said: "Canon’s PowerShot SX1 IS is arguably one of the most technologically successful hybrid cameras to date, offering both 10 Megapixel stills and Full HD 1080p video recording in a compact body with a 20x zoom, fully articulated screen, fast continuous shooting, flash hotshoe and HDMI port. As described above, there’s really very little this camera doesn’t offer apart from RAW recording.
It’s not perfect of course. The viewfinder is smaller and ..."
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Imaging Resource reviewed the Pentax K20D digital camera on 16 February 2009 . They said: "With its 14.6-megapixel sensor, the Pentax K20D produces some of the highest-resolution photographs in its category. It's a tough job to squeeze that huge number of pixels into an APS-C sized sensor, but the K20D manages it quite well; noise isn't a practical factor until ISO 800, edges are well-preserved, and even at ISO 1,600 8x10-inch prints are excellent. In its default settings, automatic white balance tends to produce overly ..."
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Imaging Resource reviewed the Nikon D3 digital camera on 16 February 2009 . They said: "Though it has been supplanted at the top of the heap by Nikon's 24.5-megapixel D3x, the 12.1-megapixel Nikon D3 still stands strong in the area of overall full-frame image quality, especially as light levels drop. Nikon now has two professional cameras to match Canon's two: one built for speed, the other built for high resolution. The Nikon D3's superb build and intelligent interface make it an excellent tool for the ..."
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DPReview reviewed the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital camera on 14 February 2009 . They said: "While there are still other cameras in its class with marginally higher resolution, marginally better high ISO performance, more advanced AF, faster performance, better weather sealing and more solid build quality - and the Sony A900's built-in anti-shake remains unique in the full frame arena - the 5D Mark II is certainly one of the best value for money propositions on the market for image quality - especially in RAW, ..."
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LetsGoDigital reviewed the Samsung NV24HD digital camera on 13 February 2009 . They said: "Regarding its concept, the Samsung NV24HD is a beautiful camera with a unique style. Not only its design, also its operation. It's a style that should appeal to you. And this is a risk Samsung takes, because it already excludes a part of the brand's consumers. In addition, the specifications of the Samsung NV24HD seem to aim at the more serious photographer, considering the focal length of the lens and ..."
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DigitalCameraReview reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 digital camera on 13 February 2009 . They said: "The elegant little FX150 has a couple of minor shortcomings and it's probably not the best choice for those who like to shoot in natural (read: low/dim) light, but for just about everyone else the FX150 provides nearly the same level of creative capability as many of today's upper-tier point-and-shoot digicams. If that isn't enough, the FX150 is smaller, lighter, easier to use, and looks better than most of its ..."
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DPInterface reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 digital camera on 13 February 2009 . They said: "The Sony Cyber-shot T500 is a 10 megapixel compact camera with a larger than average 5X stabilized zoom lens and huge 3.5 inch touchscreen. The screen takes up just about the entire back of the T500 and there are precisely three buttons on the entire camera (and that includes the shutter button!) With such a big screen, ergonomics have unfortunately been compromised as there’s very little room on the back ..."
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Steves Digicams reviewed the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera on 12 February 2009 . They said: "we have continually been impressed by Canon with their popular "S" series line of super-zoom models, and the SX10 is no exception. This versatile digicam offers excellent image quality capabilities and speedy performance, along with a vast array of features that will help you capture better photos. With very few annoyances, I feel the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a worthy competitor in the super-zoom/prosumer category, and is sure to ..."
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Steves Digicams reviewed the Pentax K2000 digital camera on 12 February 2009 . They said: "Pentax’s new entry level dSLR camera, the K2000, was designed and built with the idea of making it easy to switch from a point and shoot to a dSLR. The light-weight and compact body makes carrying and handling the camera similar to a large point and shoot, while the auto shooting and SCN modes bring the ease of a smaller camera. To further the transition, Pentax has included a help ..."
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Photozone reviewed the Canon EOS 450D digital camera on 12 February 2009 . They said: "The Canon EOS 450D is an excellent all-round DSLR and much more than a toy as suggested by some Canon ads. It is great DSLR for beginner but also for enthusiasts who are looking for a light-weight DSLR at a very fair price level.
The 12.2 MP CMOS sensor and the EOS Integrated Cleaning System are a great basis for large, dust-spot-free prints of all "playgrounds". The compact and light-weight body ..."
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Photozone reviewed the Nikon D90 digital camera on 11 February 2009 . They said: "The Nikon D90 provides definitively "All you need to fuel your passion for photography" and a little bit more. The consumer DSLR camera from Nikon scores already after the first look through the exemplary viewfinder and gives an first impression of the D90 power. Just after the good old Nikon shutter release sound, the big 3 inch high resolution LCD displays a preview of the image taken by the 12.3 ..."
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 9 February 2009 – Nikon Europe is pleased to announce a brand new wide aperture DX NIKKOR lens, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G. The lens has a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8 for a bright viewfinder experience, and beautiful background blur with shallow depth of field. It also incorporates NIKKOR's ultra-compact ring type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet accurate focus operation even with cameras without built-in motors such as the Nikon D40 and Nikon D60
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PhotographyBLOG reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 digital camera on 10 February 2009 . They said: "The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 very much carries on where the previous FS20 model left off, with a smattering of improved features to help justify the upgrade. This is a stylish ultra-compact point-and-shoot that you can carry with you wherever you go, with an improved Intellligent Auto mode that achieves great results in most situations with very little input required from the beginner. The new 29mm wide, 5x optical zoom makes ..."
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DPInterface reviewed the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS digital camera on 09 February 2009 . They said: "The Canon PowerShot SX110 is a 9 megapixel super-zoom camera with a 10X optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization. The camera is designed to be a less expensive alternative to Canon’s high end SX10/SX1 ultra-zoom cameras. You won’t get the 20X zoom lenses, rotating LCDs and flash hotshoes of those cameras but what you WILL get on the PowerShot SX110 are full manual controls.
Despite being a fairly affordable for ..."
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CPN Canon Europe reviewed the Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera on 06 February 2009 . They said: "Canon G series PowerShot cameras have gained the respect of many professional photographers since their launch in September 2000. In 2007 the arrival of the G9 brought the ability to capture RAW images together with a host of other improvements. Then in 2008 the G10 arrived. Containing all the goodness of the G9 and many of the changes requested by photographers, this camera is the perfect tool when a little ..."
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DPInterface reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 digital camera on 06 February 2009 . They said: "The Panasonic Lumix LS80 is a basic entry-level camera with 8 megapixels, 3X optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD. The LCD is very usable and the lens which starts at 33 mm is a small but useful plus. The LS80’s plastic build is not flimsy but I did find that memory card door not very sturdy and it doesn’t open up wide, making it hard to swap memory cards. ..."
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Photo.net reviewed the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital camera on 05 February 2009 . They said: "The Canon EOS 5D MkII is a remarkably capable camera with excellent imaging capability, including the ability to shoot broadcast quality HD video and record sound in stereo. It represents an advance in features over the original EOS 5D and the overall image quality is generally higher—though that higher quality may only be revealed in large prints.
It’s not perfect of course. It still uses linear AF sensors for 8 ..."
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DPInterface reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37 digital camera on 05 February 2009 . They said: "The Panasonic Lumix FX37 is a very capable and very small digital camera with 10 megapixels, an ultra-wide 5X zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD. I would say the FX37 has an advantage over the competition with its 5X zoom lens that starts at 25 mm. If you like snapping landscapes, big group shots or “self portraits” with mates in the pub, then don’t underestimate the potential of this lens ..."
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PhotoReview reviewed the Nikon D3x digital camera on 05 February 2009 . They said: "When Nikon unveiled its new D3X DSLR camera on 1 December, it was to mixed reactions. Launched as a successor to the popular Nikon D3, which was released in November 2007, it offers roughly double the resolution of the D3 (and the D700, which uses the same sensor). However, when its price tag was revealed a couple of weeks later, many reviewers were less than impressed. The reason: the D3X ..."
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Following a long line of famous Super CCD sensors in cameras like the FinePix F10 and FinePix F31fd, the FinePix F200EXR is designed by Fujifilm to be the perfect camera for the photographic enthusiast. Primed to be the class-leading compact of 2009, the FinePix F200EXR utilises brand new, ground-breaking technology to create an unprecedented level of image quality from a consumer level compact.
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February 4, 2009 : Fujifilm are proud to announce the launch of two new ‘A' series compact cameras – the A100 and the A150 – continuing the success of the hugely popular A-series range of fun, easy-to-use compact cameras. Many people want a camera that's easy on the wallet, high on performance and user-friendly, but don't want to be confused by too many functions and settings. Fujifilm's new ‘A' series compacts provide just that; basic, but highly-effective technology and great image quality, all within an elegant and stylish shell. The Fujifilm A100 and A150 are ideal compact cameras for families, grandparents and kids alike, or for anyone who is investing in their first digital camera.
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Nikon UK is proud to announce the P90, compact camera that boasts an impressive 24x wide angle optical zoom. Its high-performance super-telephoto zoom, wide-angle capabilities and other powerful features are combined in an easy-to-use camera, making it ideal for users looking for the infamous Nikon quality, in a camera that's compact and portable. The P90 has an immensely powerful 24x optical zoom that offers the 35mm-equivalent of a 26mm wide-angle to a 624mm telephoto and is capable of shooting pictures as close up as 1cm. High-speed continuous shooting up to 45 shots at 15 fps means it is an ideal camera for sports photography and can even record images before you've pressed the button.
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Nikon UK announces three new affordable, exciting COOLPIX cameras: the L100, L20 and the L19. All three are packed with high-quality features that make taking photographs a joy, without stretching the budget. With superb quality NIKKOR lenses, these cameras are both easy to carry and easy to use and include features such as Scene Auto selector, Smile Mode and Blink Warning - making great images possible for everyone.
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Nikon UK is introducing an upgraded S-Series line-up that includes the S630, S620, S230 and S220. All four models have been designed with one thing in mind: to offer users ultimate style, speed and simplicity in a compact camera body.
The S630 is compact, and stylishly designed with a special Sure grip for a comfortable finger-fit. The S620 has the best ISO standard of any compact camera in its class. The S230 is both stylish and easy to use thanks to its advanced touch-screen system, while the S220 looks elegant, but easy to use. All 4 models are available in colours that fit any taste or personality, and all feature Nikon's EXPEED image-processing concept.
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Steves Digicams reviewed the Nikon D90 digital camera on 01 February 2009 . They said: "If you are an amateur sports photographer looking for a light and easy to use dSLR, look no further! Following in the footsteps of the D80, the Nikon D90 is an amazing model. Not only will this camera confidently represent Nikon's mid-level dSLR offerings, but it's sure to set the tone for this category with excellent image quality, underrated burst performance, and plenty of Custom Settings. While this camera offers ..."
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DCResource reviewed the Canon EOS 50D digital camera on 01 February 2009 . They said: "The Canon EOS-50D is a very competent midrange digital SLR. It offers very good photo quality (with a quality lens attached), rocket-fast performance, plenty of manual controls and customizable features, and a super-sharp 3-inch LCD. There aren't too many negatives to mention, but the major ones are the noticeable drop in battery life compared to the EOS-40D that came before it, occasional highlight clipping and overexposure, and sluggish contrast detect ..."
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