Jun 21, 2007 05:47 PM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9: "Under the right circumstances, the photos look very good. Those include shooting at sensitivity settings of ISO 200 or lower, in bright sunlight. Thanks to the fast continuous shooting, solid stabilization and reliable center-point focus, the H9 delivered the best results I've had so far shooting dogs in the park. The EVF updates quickly enough to make it possible. The automatic white balance does a solid job, if a bit cool, and colors look bright and saturated. ... If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime--especially sports, children and animals--and don't find the interface quite as crazy-making as I do, the H9 is a great choice."
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Jun 20, 2007 04:58 PM
Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Canon ESO-1D Mark III: "Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be
absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic
white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a
variety of lighting situations. The only times it became confused was
in situations in which there was mixed lighting, and even then it
produced pleasing, if not absolutely spot-on results. If paired with a
sharp lens, the 1D Mark III can produce images with a vast amount of
fine detail. However, where this camera really shines is its ultralow
noise. Even at its highest sensitivity setting of ISO 6,400, we were
able to make pleasing prints. ... If you can afford the cost of the 1D
Mark III, and are a Canon shooter who doesn't absolutely need the
higher resolution of the 16.6-megapixel 1Ds Mark II, then this camera
is a no-brainer."
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Jun 19, 2007 11:59 PM
EOS-1D Mark III Intro Video
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Jun 18, 2007 05:39 PM
Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review at Let's Go Digital
Source: letsgodigital.org
The power of the Nikon Coolpix P5000 is found in the camera itself. The camera will feel comfortable for most photographers, and that makes it worth it. You have to settle for a few shortcomings, but if you can live with that, you truly have a great camera. The Nikon Coolpix P5000 is in my opinion one of the nicest compact cameras available right now, it is really well built. Of course there is always something left to hope for, and the camera is not perfect. A wide-angle lens and RAW format are on my wish list. If Nikon were to fulfill half of my wish list I would be completely satisfied. I recommend it!
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Jun 16, 2007 07:28 PM
Sigma SD14 Review at PopPhoto
Source: popphoto.com
Apparently, the SD14’s internal image processor has a hard time converting high-ISO RAW data into JPEG form, while the supplied computer software handles the job more efficiently. The image processor also takes a glacial 8 to 10 sec to clear the buffer for another shot after a burst sequence of up to a mere six frames at 3 fps. That’s not even in the same ballpark as the burst rate and capacity of competitive DSLRs. In all, the camera handles well, opens creative doors with IR, and is technologically unique. But the promise of 14.1MP doesn’t pay off. And given what you can find in today’s DSLR market for $1,600, we see the virtue in shopping around.
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Jun 16, 2007 07:26 PM
Canon PowerShot A570IS
Source: digitalcamerainfo.com
Sadly, more than a few PowerShot A570ISs will likely end up damaged or broken. However, for just over $200, the PowerShot A570IS is a bargain for casual users, who will benefit from its hefty feature set. The face detection and image stabilization combination will save, conservatively, gazillions of snapshots taken by the careless, clueless or chemically-compromised user. It's less likely that the A570IS's other advances – a 7.1-megapixel sensor and a high-end ISO of 1600 – will help users as much, though their inclusion, coupled with the camera's manual controls and exceptional color performance, make the A570IS an unusual bargain at its price.
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Jun 15, 2007 08:27 AM
Olympus E-410 EVOLT review on dpreview
Source: dpreview.com
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9: "Under the right circumstances, the photos look very good. Those include shooting at sensitivity settings of ISO 200 or lower, in bright sunlight. Thanks to the fast continuous shooting, solid stabilization and reliable center-point focus, the H9 delivered the best results I've had so far shooting dogs in the park. The EVF updates quickly enough to make it possible. The automatic white balance does a solid job, if a bit cool, and colors look bright and saturated. ... If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime--especially sports, children and animals--and don't find the interface quite as crazy-making as I do, the H9 is a great choice."
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Jun 20, 2007 04:58 PM
Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Canon ESO-1D Mark III: "Images shot with the Canon EOS 1D Mark III can be
absolutely stunning. Colors look extremely accurate, and the automatic
white balance does an excellent job of neutralizing colors under a
variety of lighting situations. The only times it became confused was
in situations in which there was mixed lighting, and even then it
produced pleasing, if not absolutely spot-on results. If paired with a
sharp lens, the 1D Mark III can produce images with a vast amount of
fine detail. However, where this camera really shines is its ultralow
noise. Even at its highest sensitivity setting of ISO 6,400, we were
able to make pleasing prints. ... If you can afford the cost of the 1D
Mark III, and are a Canon shooter who doesn't absolutely need the
higher resolution of the 16.6-megapixel 1Ds Mark II, then this camera
is a no-brainer."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 19, 2007 11:59 PM
EOS-1D Mark III Intro Video
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Jun 18, 2007 05:39 PM
Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review at Let's Go Digital
Source: letsgodigital.org
The power of the Nikon Coolpix P5000 is found in the camera itself. The camera will feel comfortable for most photographers, and that makes it worth it. You have to settle for a few shortcomings, but if you can live with that, you truly have a great camera. The Nikon Coolpix P5000 is in my opinion one of the nicest compact cameras available right now, it is really well built. Of course there is always something left to hope for, and the camera is not perfect. A wide-angle lens and RAW format are on my wish list. If Nikon were to fulfill half of my wish list I would be completely satisfied. I recommend it!(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 16, 2007 07:28 PM
Sigma SD14 Review at PopPhoto
Source: popphoto.com
Apparently, the SD14’s internal image processor has a hard time converting high-ISO RAW data into JPEG form, while the supplied computer software handles the job more efficiently. The image processor also takes a glacial 8 to 10 sec to clear the buffer for another shot after a burst sequence of up to a mere six frames at 3 fps. That’s not even in the same ballpark as the burst rate and capacity of competitive DSLRs. In all, the camera handles well, opens creative doors with IR, and is technologically unique. But the promise of 14.1MP doesn’t pay off. And given what you can find in today’s DSLR market for $1,600, we see the virtue in shopping around.(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 16, 2007 07:26 PM
Canon PowerShot A570IS
Source: digitalcamerainfo.com
Sadly, more than a few PowerShot A570ISs will likely end up damaged or broken. However, for just over $200, the PowerShot A570IS is a bargain for casual users, who will benefit from its hefty feature set. The face detection and image stabilization combination will save, conservatively, gazillions of snapshots taken by the careless, clueless or chemically-compromised user. It's less likely that the A570IS's other advances – a 7.1-megapixel sensor and a high-end ISO of 1600 – will help users as much, though their inclusion, coupled with the camera's manual controls and exceptional color performance, make the A570IS an unusual bargain at its price.
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Jun 15, 2007 08:27 AM
Olympus E-410 EVOLT review on dpreview
Source: dpreview.com
Vnunet has a review of the 
The 8.1-megapixel Cyber-shot H7 has a lot of great
features: a 15x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, an
impressive 2.2 fps burst mode that snaps up to 100 shots, high
definition output for musical slide shows and videos, and even trendy
face recognition technology that works quickly and effectively. The H7
is also a strong performer, displaying excellent color accuracy, low
noise levels, and a lot of detail in captured images. As with all
digital cameras, there are a few downers on the H7 – the poor
resolution on the LCD and the intrusive lens hood being the most
notable – but they aren’t enough to cancel out the other great features
and impressive image quality at the retail price of $399.
The Pentax Optio W30's image quality is only average. The camera's main drawback is noisy images, with the relatively slow speed of ISO 200 showing some noise and blurring of detail. The noise gets progressively worse as you go from ISO 400 to ISO 800 and finally to the completely unusable 1600 and 3200 settings. On a brighter note, the Pentax Optio W30 handled chromatic aberrations extremely well with very limited purple fringing effects appearing only in high contrast situations.
