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February 3

Hands-on Preview posted for Olympus E-PL1!
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 retains much of the feature set of its predecessors, the E-P1 and E-P2, but with rather more modern styling. Compared to its siblings, the Olympus PL1 adds one much-requested feature - a built-in popup flash strobe. It also leaves out some functionality to save cost as well, using a slightly smaller 2.7-inch LCD display, and dropping the rear-panel sub-dial that was used to adjust exposure, playback zoom and certain other settings. The E-PL1 also drops the horizon (leveling) indication, reduces the maximum ISO sensitivity to 3,200 and the fastest shutter speed to 1/2000 second, and switches the microphone to a monaural one. This last change is mitigated somewhat by the fact that the PL1 is compatible with the E-P2's accessories, which include an external stereo microphone adapter and an electronic viewfinder. The Olympus PL1 is mostly similar to the P2 in other respects. For more details, read our Olympus E-PL1 hands-on preview.

 

January 31

All-in-One Printer Review: HP Photosmart Premium
It scans, it prints, it faxes, all with a gorgeous touchscreen interface. But that interface can run apps hosted on HP servers, too. What sets the HP Photosmart Premium apart from other all-in-one devices is its ability to run small print apps hosted on the Web that format information as diverse as movie tickets and product comparisons for two-sided printouts. Only a few companies (but more than the initial very few) have developed print apps for their sites. HP hasn't yet released the software developer's kit to any but a few partners. But we describe some of the more useful apps in our review (like Snapfish) before continuing with a consideration of the unit's scanning and printing capabilities. HP's touchscreen interface is really the bright, shining star of this unit, though. It's well thought-out, easy to navigate and provides helpful animations of tasks like installing ink cartridges. Read our exceptionally long HP Photosmart Premium review for the whole story.

 

January 25

Express Review posted for Casio EXILIM EX-FC150!
All cameras capture "a moment in time," but the Casio EX-FC150 can not only capture more moments than most, it can go back in time and grab the moment you actually wanted when you pressed the shutter button. With a 5x zoom and a backlit 10-megapixel sensor, the Casio EX-FC150 has even more tricks up its sleeve, including the ability to capture up to 40 frames per second at 9-megapixels, and high-speed video capture ranging from 120 to 1,000 frames per second! The FC150 will also help you in low light situations where you'd normally have to crank up the ISO into fuzzy-image territory: Just switch to High Speed Night Scene or High Speed Anti-shake mode and the Casio FC150 will capture several images then align them in-camera to form one very clean image. Click here for more on the intriguing Casio EX-FC150.

 

January 22

First test shots posted for Canon 1D Mark IV!
We've just posted our first set of test shots from a production-level Canon EOS-1D Mark IV digital SLR, straight from the lab. The 1D Mark IV is a direct replacement for the company's previous 1D Mark III model, which has now been officially discontinued and will no longer be available once existing stock is cleared from the retail channel. The Canon1D Mark IV supplements its predecessor's functionality with significant improvements in a number of areas. Perhaps most significant are the Mark IV's use of a new CMOS image sensor and dual DIGIC 4 image processors, which together have allowed Canon to offer both an increase in image resolution to 16.1 megapixels, along with a huge step forwards in the camera's ISO sensitivity range which now reaches as high as an expanded ISO 102,400 setting. Other enhancements include a revamped autofocus system, full HD video, support for UDMA cards, and much more. See our Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Preview for more details, and the Canon 1D Mark 4 Samples page for all the test images we've shot so far, including links to select RAW files. Look for more Canon 1D Mark IV test shots from the lab in the coming days!

 

January 16

All-in-One Printer Review: Epson Artisan 810 II
It does everything but scan film...and by everything, we mean the Epson Artisan 810 can print gorgeous photos, two-sided documents, printable CD/DVD media and a variety of templates; scan any letter-size original on either its glass bed or automatic document feeder; read any flash memory card; connect to any PictBridge digicam (or even a Bluetooth dongle); and network wirelessly or via Ethernet. [Breathless] And it does it with six-color Claria dye-based inks at high resolution, scanning at high resolution in 16-bit channels and wirelessly scanning quickly at that. But it's a big squat box, more an employee than a roommate. And, naturally, we had our little adventures with it, making one or another mistake despite the very large touch screen desperate to help us. But as we solved our problems our admiration for the Artisan increased. Read our Epson Artisan 810 review for the full story.

 

January 15

Full Review posted for Canon EOS 7D!
The Canon EOS 7D stands alone. It's a digital SLR camera that can capture 18-megapixel images at 8 frames per second and 14-bit depth, with a quite usable ISO range from 100 to 12,800. The Canon 7D offers Live View, full manual exposure control while recording movies, Full HD movie recording, a new 19-point, all-cross-type autofocus system, a near-100% optical viewfinder, and built-in support for controlling up to three groups of Speedlite strobes. You can choose from one or two of those items with other cameras from Canon and other manufacturers, but if you want it all in one body, the Canon 7D is your only choice at any price. Printed quality is nothing short of astonishing, with images from ISO 100 to 800 looking great when printed at 20x30 inches. That you can get it all for $1,699 is pretty amazing. Click here to read our review of the Canon 7D.

Printer Review: Canon Pro9500 Mark II
"Professional printing performance for large archival photos..." That's how Canon describes its PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II pigment-based, 13x19-inch printer. We were more inclined to use the word, "Wow!' But as we used this well-built printer that gave us the best pigment prints we've ever made, we discovered the nuances of pigment printing. And we also found out the gap between dyes and pigments has narrowed since we first tripped into it. Not only are dyes longer lasting but Canon's pigment inks showed improvements over other pigments in metameric failure, bronzing and even glossy printing. Our full Canon PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II review has all the details.

 

January 3

All-in-One Printer Review: Canon PIXMA MP640 !
Canon's entry-level multifunction device adds duplex printing and picks up the speed. It's just a little bigger than the MP620 we called "quite a deal" in our review a year ago, but a new print head design makes the new MP640 much faster. Canon has also added duplex printing to the MP620, bumping the price up just a bit. But that's not all that's new and improved with the MP640, we found out. Canon has also streamlined both the print head alignment process and wireless network setup for this unusually capable entry-level device. About all we're left wishing for is a touch screen but meanwhile the scroll wheel will do. Read our Canon PIXMA MP640 review -- including two galleries detailing installation and WiFi setup -- for all the details.

 

January 2

Test shots posted for Sony A500!
We've just posted an almost complete set of test shots taken with the Sony A500 digital SLR camera. The Alpha A500 is based around a 12-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS image sensor, with ISO sensitivity ranging from a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 12,800 equivalent. Like its 14-megapixel A550 sibling, the Sony A500 features a 3.0-inch, articulated LCD display which can be tilted vertically upwards or downwards, however the screen's resolution is 230K dots instead of the A550's 922K dots. The Alpha DSLR-A500 is capable of shooting bursts of five frames per second through the optical viewfinder, or four frames per second in live view mode, but does not offer the seven frames per second mode the Alpha A550 has. See our Sony A500 Hands-on Preview for more details, and the Sony A500 samples page for all the test images we've shot so, including links to select RAW files. We'll be adding the missing far-field test shots in the near future.

 

December 23

Express Review posted for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS!
Sometimes all you need is a very small camera that can slip into a pocket unnoticed: a camera like the Canon SD940 IS. Its smoothly curved edges make it seem quite a bit thinner than it is, and keeps it from showing in most pockets. Though small, the Canon SD940 still has some big features, like a 2.70-inch LCD, a 28mm 4x zoom with image stabilization, a 12.1-megapixel sensor, and an HDMI-out port to go with its HD video. Click here for more on the Canon SD940 digital camera.

 

December 17

Express Review posted for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS!
As the first Canon Digital ELPH to offer a touchscreen LCD, the PowerShot SD980 IS also offers a 5x zoom range extending from 24-120mm equivalent, a 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, super intelligent automatic features and a very small, pocketable body. The Canon SD980's Smart Auto mode does a good job of assessing common-yet-tricky exposure situations and choosing the best preset mode, and the capable Face, Blink and Motion Detection technologies ensure great portraits. And the Canon SD980's widescreen 3.0-inch PureColor LCD monitor is bright and accurate. Click here to read our Express Review of the Canon PowerShot SD980 digital camera!

 

December 11

Test shots posted for Olympus E-P2!
We've just posted an (almost) full set of test shots taken with a production-level Olympus E-P2 Micro Four-Thirds digital camera. The Olympus E-P2 is closely related to its predecessor, the popular Olympus P1 - a camera we recently reviewed. The most significant change is the addition of an accessory port underneath the flash strobe, which is used to provide for accessories including a shoe-mount electronic viewfinder that's provided in the product bundle, and an external microphone jack adapter that's an optional extra. See our Olympus E-P2 Hands-on Preview for more on what's new, and the Olympus P2 samples page for all the test images we've shot so far, including links to select RAW (.ORF) files.

 

December 10

Express Review posted for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS!
Featuring a 5x zoom range extending from 37-185mm equivalent, a 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, super intelligent automatic features and a very small, pocketable body, the Canon PowerShot SD970 is yet another great offering in the highly lauded ELPH line. The Canon SD970's Smart Auto mode does a good job of assessing common, yet tricky exposure situations and choosing the best preset mode, and the capable Face, Blink, and Motion Detection technologies ensure great portraits. A bright 3.0-inch PureColor LCD monitor makes framing images with the Canon SD970 easy and beautiful, even in bright conditions. Click here for our Express Review of the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS digital camera. An all-around good performer.

 

December 9

Express Review posted for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS!
Looking for a good quality, simple digital camera with a long zoom? Packing a lot for just a little money, the Canon SX120 gives you a fast 10x zoom in a simple, well-designed camera. The Canon SX120's image quality competes favorably with larger long-zoom cameras, and its DIGIC 4 processor and 10-megapixel sensor makes improvements on its predecessor's 9-megapixel design. A large 3-inch LCD shows your images clearly, and the Canon SX120 gives you a wide range of exposure controls, from full Auto to full Manual, and all modes in-between. Print quality is quite good, allowing image sizes of up to 13x19 inches, and even shots made at ISO 1,600 are good for printing at 4x6 inches. Great for travel, the Canon SX120 IS uses AA batteries, ensuring a ready power supply wherever you go. Click here to read about the Canon SX120, a great all-around digicam.

 

December 7

Review posted for Canon PowerShot S90!
Packing a 10-megapixel sensor into a world of 12-megapixel cameras may turn out to be a mark of both courage and wisdom for the Canon S90, a move that should deliver better image quality in low light. The Canon S90's lens is also a full stop faster than the usual point & shoot camera, rated at f/2.0 at wide-angle, another step toward greater light sensitivity. And the Canon S90 really is pocketable, more so than its competition, yet it still sports a 3.8x zoom and a pop-up flash. Printed results are impressive across the ISO range, so the Canon S90 has achieved its main goal, but there were key user interface problems that lead us to recommend you read the full review to make sure the Canon S90 is for you. Click here for the Canon PowerShot S90 review.

 

December 3

Printer Review: Kodak ESP 5250 All-in-One!
The 5250 is the flagship all-in-one of Kodak's third generation of pigment inkjets. Is the third time the charm? We put the Kodak ESP 5250 all-in-one device through our excruciating holiday test suite (including bar-coded label printing of the family Christmas card list, instant-dry photo Christmas card production, and the Inevitable Eggnog Survival Test). And after all that, both the black and color ink cartridges are still half full. Or half empty, depending on your mood. To find out what kind of mood the ESP 5250 left us in, all you have to do is read our (rather lengthy) Kodak ESP 5250 review.

First test shots posted for Nikon D3S!
We've just posted our first set of test shots from a production-level Nikon D3S digital SLR, straight from the lab. The Nikon D3S is based on the company's previous D3 design. Image resolution is unchanged at twelve effective megapixels, but the CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processor are both new designs. This has allowed Nikon to significantly expand the camera's ISO sensitivity range, as well as add a new high-definition 24 frames-per-second 720p (1,280 x 720 pixel) movie mode. Nikon has also included its Dust Reduction System in the D3S, making the camera its first full-frame model to include both a 100% coverage viewfinder and dust reduction functionality. See our Nikon D3S Preview for more details, and the Nikon D3S Samples page for all the test images we've shot so far, including links to select RAW files. Gallery shots taken at the Nikon press event in October are still available here, as well as sample videos here. Stay tuned for more Nikon D3S test shots from the lab in the coming days!

UPDATE: 2009-12-04 10:45ET - Additional test shots posted: Indoor & Outdoor Portrait series, Low-light series.

 

November 26

Test shots posted for Sony A550!
We've just posted a full set of test shots taken with the Sony A550 digital SLR camera. The Alpha A550 is based around a 14-megapixel Sony Exmor CMOS image sensor, with ISO sensitivity ranging from a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 12,800 equivalent. The Sony A550 features a 3.0-inch, articulated LCD display which can be tilted vertically upwards or downwards, with a resolution of 922K dots. The Alpha DSLR-A550 is capable of shooting bursts of five frames per second through the optical viewfinder, or four frames per second in live view mode, and offers an additional burst mode which allows an impressive seven frames per second with either the viewfinder or live view - the slight catch being that focus and exposure are locked from the first frame. The Sony DSLR-A550 also offers some unique features, such as an in-camera handheld HDR mode which captures two images and micro-aligns them in-camera, then combines them into a single image with increased dynamic range. See our Sony A550 Hands-on Preview for more details, and the Sony A550 samples page for all the test images we've shot, including links to select RAW files. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

November 25

Review posted for Nikon Coolpix P90!
Long zoom cameras don't get much longer than the Nikon P90's 24x optical zoom lens; and it's a versatile zoom that starts at an impressive 26mm and zooms to an eye-popping 624mm equivalent. Sensor-based vibration reduction keeps the image stable, and the Nikon P90's 12-megapixel sensor delivers prints up to 11x14 inches. The Nikon P90's 3-inch tilting LCD allows easier capture when shooting low or from overhead, and a special Sports Continuous mode allows for reduced resolution capture at up to 15 frames per second. The Nikon P90 is an attractive and enjoyable digital camera to use, but does the image quality measure up? Read our review of the Nikon Coolpix P90 to find out.

 

November 21

Review posted for Canon PowerShot G11!
Giving ear to your most ardent supporters is always a good idea when planning new products, and that's just what Canon did with the Canon PowerShot G11. That change in focus brought back the articulating LCD that was sorely missed by many G-series fans. Canon also took a bold step and reduced the resolution from 14-megapixels to 10, all in an effort to make the Canon G11 a better low-light camera rather than an unnecessarily high-resolution design that struggled to strike a balance between noise and its suppression. Our printed results show that Canon succeeded in reducing chroma (color) noise in the Canon G11's images well enough to produce images of about the same size, but with less noise and less blurring from noise suppression overall. Lens quality is still quite excellent, with minimal chromatic aberration and excellent sharpness in the corners, also likely a result of the switch to a 10-megapixel sensor. The Canon G11 is a joy to use, with its manual EV compensation and ISO dials, articulating LCD, and extremely capable design. Click here to read our Canon PowerShot G11 Review for more on this fine camera.

 

November 17

First Test Shots posted for Pentax K-x!
We've just posted our first set of test shots taken with the Pentax K-x digital SLR camera. The Pentax K-x replaces last year's K2000 model in the company's lineup, and takes some of the impressive features from the K-7, and places them in a more consumer-friendly body whose design is almost unchanged from that of the K2000. The main changes in the Kx are a new image sensor and processor, Pentax's 11-point SAFOX VIII AF module, the addition of both live view and 24fps high-definition video capability, and significant boosts to the camera's maximum shutter speed (1/6000), ISO sensitivity (up to ISO 12,800) and burst-shooting (4.7 fps) capabilities. The Pentax K-x also includes the unusual high dynamic range mode that debuted in the K7, and retains the company's wide range of filter effects and custom image modes, as well as in-camera Raw processing capability. See our Pentax K-x Hands-on Preview for more details, and the Pentax K-x samples page for all the test images we've shot so far, including links to select RAW files.

 

November 13

Express Review posted for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1!
The Panasonic ZS1 looks like a simple pocket digicam, but when you turn it on you find a very wide-angle 25mm lens that zooms optically 12 times, out to 300mm equivalent. That makes using the Panasonic ZS1 a pleasant surprise. In terms of optical and sensor quality, the Lumix ZS1 is essentially identical to the very popular and more expensive ZS3, but without a few niceties that you may or may not want (like HD video). If still photography is your only requirement, the Panasonic ZS1 is an excellent choice, and offers VGA and WVGA video as well. The Panasonic ZS1's optical image stabilization is rock solid, and low ISO images print well up to 16x20-inches without sharpening. Click here for our Express Review of the Panasonic Lumix ZS1.

 

November 10

Express Review posted for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20!
Not quite shirt-pocketable, the small and light the Sony H20 packs a 10x zoom into a design that's fun to use and takes great shots too. Its 10-megapixel sensor impresses with good image quality, and the Sony H20's autofocus speed rivals some digital SLRs. We were particularly impressed with its sharp corners at wide-angle, and its image quality was good enough for 13x19-inch prints. Though it doesn't have the widest wide-angle lens, the Sony Cyber-shot H20 ranges from 38 to 380mm, a very long telephoto for such a small camera. Clearly we were impressed by the Sony H20's capabilities, and pleased to see that it has a 720p HD movie mode to boot. Its reasonable price is our final amazement, making it a clear Dave's Pick. Click here for our Express Review of the Sony H20 digital camera.

 

November 9

Express Review posted for Nikon Coolpix S630!
The Nikon Coolpix S630 aims high with 7x optical zoom, a 12 megapixel sensor, an updated processor, and updated image stabilization technology. The Coolpix S630 digital camera also has face, smile, and blink-detection technologies for better automated control while portrait shooting. The Nikon S630 is capable of producing good snapshots under most average shooting conditions, and offers a continuous shooting option that can capture up to 11 fps. The Nikon S630 is attractive and easily portable, and worth a closer look. Click here for our Express Review of the Nikon Coolpix S630.

 

November 6

Accessory Review: Cotton Carrier
There are two kinds of camera accessories. Some are designed by people sitting in Herman Miller chairs running CAD programs all day. They produce things that sound like great ideas but end up in the drawer before the credit card bill shows up. The other kind are designed by photographers who are trying to solve a problem that vexes them. Sometimes the photographer has an expertise that extends beyond duct tape and a really useful solution finds its way to the rest of us. Although we had our doubts about the Cotton Carrier concept, we very quickly found out this was the second kind of solution built by a guy who is way beyond duct tape. Read our Cotton Carrier review for the whole story.

 

November 5

Hands-on Preview posted for Olympus E-P2!
Olympus has today announced its second Micro Four Thirds-system digital camera, the E-P2 - and we've just posted our Olympus P2 hands-on preview. The Olympus E-P2 is closely related to its predecessor, the popular Olympus P1 - a camera we recently reviewed. The most significant change is the addition of an accessory port underneath the flash strobe, which is used to provide for accessories including a shoe-mount electronic viewfinder that's provided in the product bundle, and an external microphone jack adapter that's an optional extra. Alongside the launch of its new E-P2 "Digital Pen", Olympus has announced two new lenses that are slated to ship in the first half of 2010. These include a super wide-angle zoom, the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6, and a high-power wide to telephoto zoom, the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6. For more details on the camera, read our Olympus P2 preview.

 

November 2

Express Review posted for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS!
If ease of use, great quality, and pocketability are what you're looking for in a digital camera, the Canon SD1200 offers up all three at a low price. Optical Image Stabilization, advanced Face Detection, and a Smart Auto mode take away most of the work of taking pictures. And, the beauty of it is, you can trust the PowerShot SD1200 to do a great job in most situations, and serve up excellent prints at home or at the photo lab. Click here for more on the Canon SD1200.

 

October 30

Full Review posted for Nikon D3000!
The Nikon D3000 is the replacement for the Nikon D40 and D60 digital SLR cameras, inheriting some features from each, including a 10-megapixel sensor, a simplified control interface, and a small body. The Nikon D3000 kit includes a Vibration Reduction zoom lens in place of the older ED lens that shipped with the D40. The D3000's special Guide mode is designed to make shooting in special circumstances a little easier for novices, and the Nikon D3000 includes an 11-point AF system for better coverage of the image area. Small and affordable, the Nikon D3000 takes up the mantle of one of Nikon's best selling digital SLR cameras, but does the mantle fit? Click here for our full review of the Nikon D3000 digital SLR.

 

October 23

First test shots posted for Canon PowerShot S90!
We've just posted the first set of test shots for the Canon PowerShot S90, straight from the lab. The Canon S90 takes much of the PowerShot G11's feature set, and puts it into a more compact, pocket-friendly package. The Canon S90 uses the same lower-res 10.0 megapixel imager, but drops some of the telephoto reach, instead including a stabilized 28 - 105mm equivalent 3.8x optical zoom. The S90 also replaces the G11's tilt/swivel screen with a larger 3.0-inch fixed position LCD display. See our Canon S90 Preview for more details, and the Canon S90 samples page for all the test shots we've taken so far, including links to select RAW files. Stay tuned for more PowerShot S90 test shots in the coming days!

 

October 22

Review posted for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS!
Tuned for both stills and video, the Canon PowerShot SX1 continues a long line of Canon long-zoom digital cameras, but with a new twist: it uses a 10-megapxiel CMOS sensor instead of a CCD. Though this doesn't seem to improve the Canon SX1's image quality, it does enable both "Full HD" 1080p video capture and a still-image framerate of up to 4 frames per second. Its 20x zoom lens has a very useful range from 28 to 560mm equivalent, and the Canon SX1's utility is further enhanced with a 2.8-inch, wide-screen, swiveling LCD for easier image composition from odd angles. Very well built, the Canon SX1 is also fairly expensive. Is it worth the extra money? Click here for our review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

Accessory Review: Lensbaby Fisheye & Soft Focus Optics
Lensbaby has expanded its Optic Swap system with two intriguing new additions. While they aren't identical twins, the Fisheye optic and Soft Focus optic will change the perspective of anyone who adopts them. The company offered us the chance to babysit the new brood for a couple of weeks before they made their debut at PhotoPlus Expo. And we had a ball. See our full review at http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/LFS/FESF.HTM.

Software Preview: Inside Adobe's Lightroom 3 Beta
Adobe has posted a Lightroom 3 beta release that targets image quality and performance improvements. The public beta does not require a Lightroom license but it does have some stiff system requirements. That's the performance part. The image quality part includes new code for noise reduction and sharpening that's so different the company has versioned the image edits. Lightroom will, that is, tell you which version of the image processing code it used to process your image. And you can switch between them on the fly. For a preview of the beta, read our overview Inside Adobe's Lightroom 3 Beta.

 

October 21

First gallery shots posted for Nikon D3S!
We've just posted a gallery of sample images shot on the new Nikon D3S digital SLR with production-level firmware. The samples were captured just a few hours ago during a Nikon press event set at a circus dress rehearsal. The gallery contains 31 Nikon D3S sample images, and we'll hopefully be following up with sample movies during the day tomorrow. (We'd hoped to have them up tonight, but Dave's hotel internet connection wasn't up to the task, and the local coffee shop closed before the transfers could complete. Ah well - such is life!) ;-) Announced just a week ago, the Nikon D3S is based on the company's previous D3 design. Image resolution is unchanged at twelve effective megapixels, but the CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processor are both new designs. This has allowed Nikon to significantly expand the camera's ISO sensitivity range, as well as add a new high-definition 24 frames-per-second 720p (1,280 x 720 pixel) movie mode. Nikon has also included its Dust Reduction System in the D3S, making the camera its first full-frame model to include both a 100% coverage viewfinder and dust reduction functionality. For more details, read our Nikon D3S preview!

 

October 15

First test shots posted for Canon PowerShot G11!
We've just received a Canon G11, and have posted the first set of our test shots from it right away. The Canon PowerShot G11 retains similar styling to the PowerShot G10, but takes an important step in the direction of sanity by reducing the sensor resolution from 14.7 to 10.0 megapixels. This should help the Canon G11 offer improved dynamic range, reduced image noise and better low-light performance. The PowerShot G11 also features a 2.8-inch tilt/swivel LCD display in place of the G10's 3.0-inch fixed panel, raises the flash sync speed to 1/2000 second, and adds high-definition HDMI output connectivity. See our Canon G11 Preview for more details, and the Canon G11 samples page for all the test shots we've taken so far, including links to select RAW files. Stay tuned for more G11 test shots in the coming days!

Update 10/21/09: Added remaining test shots. We now have our complete set of standard test shots posted for the Canon G11.

 

October 14

Express Review posted for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1!
The Sony WX1 is one unique digital camera that will let you take sharp pictures indoors and at night, using a novel approach to low-light shooting: It rapidly snaps six images and stacks them up, aligning them right in the camera resulting in one low-noise image that's good enough to make an 11x14-inch print. The Sony WX1 does other tricks too, building a panorama out of hundreds of images, allowing you to just press the shutter and pan. No tedious stepwise panning as in other digital cameras, just one sweep that takes mere moments. And if that weren't enough, you can even capture a 10-frame per second sequence of images at the full 10 megapixels. Of course, the Sony WX1 also has face detection, smile detection, a 24-120mm lens, and HD movie capability, all in a tiny digital camera whose main drawback is that it may be too hard to hold! Click here for our review of the Sony WX1.

 

October 13

Review posted for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1!
SLR quality in a digicam-size package comes to the enthusiast digital photographer in the form of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. Packing a larger sensor into a small body, the Panasonic GF1's images are impressive, rivaling today's best digital SLR cameras, with excellent detail and low noise. To rival SLR digital cameras properly, of course, the Panasonic GF1 needs interchangeable lenses, and Panasonic delivers some of the finest optical performance we've seen from the Lumix GF1's two available kit lenses. In addition to 12-megapixel stills, the Panasonic GF1 can record HD movies of pretty high quality. Coming in at about the same weight and size as its main rival, the Panasonic GF1 is nonetheless faster than the Olympus E-P1; though what the two cameras share is a lens mount and adapters that allow mounting of quite a wide range of Four Thirds and other lenses. There's a lot to cover with the Panasonic Lumix GF1, so click here for our full review of this exciting Micro Four Thirds digital camera.

 

October 9

First Test Shots posted for Sony A230!
We've just posted a full set of test shots taken with the Sony A230 digital SLR camera. The Alpha A230 is Sony's new entry-level SLR offering an APS-C sized 10.2 megapixel image sensor with in-body image stabilization. The sensor resides behind a Sony Alpha (Minolta A) lens mount, and the Sony A230 is capable of shooting at 2.5 frames per second. Other features include ISO sensitivity from 100 to 3,200, shutter speeds from 30s to 1/4000s plus bulb, improved Dynamic Range Optimization, a nine-point autofocus system, and a 2.7-inch LCD. See our Sony A230 Preview for more details, and the Sony A230 samples page for all the test shots, including links to select RAW files.

 

October 6

Express Review posted for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1!
The Sony Cyber-shot TX1 may be our new favorite T-series ultra-slim digital camera, but it's hard to pick just one reason. Is it the insanely slim, tapered body? The Sony TX1's surprisingly usable touchscreen? Or perhaps the Sony TX1's extra-sensitive 10-megapixel Exmor R sensor that allows such impressive low light photography? The 4x zoom ranges from 35 to 140mm equivalent, and the Sony Cyber-shot TX1's movie mode can record up to 720p HD movies with sound. What sealed our fondness for the Sony TX1 was certainly the Handheld Twilight and Anti-Motion Blur modes that quickly capture and combine six images into one sharp, low-noise image. The Sony TX1 is one fine little camera, sure to meet the needs of anyone who wants to get good snapshots indoors and at night. Click here to see our review of the Sony TX1.

 

October 5

Review finalized for Canon Rebel T1i!
Canon's 15.1-megapixel Rebel T1i has most of what's great about the EOS 50D in a smaller body, making it the the most advanced Rebel to date. As consumer digital SLR camera choices go, the Canon T1i is a safe bet, with a 3-inch, high-res LCD, an optically image-stabilized zoom lens, a 3.4 frame-per-second frame rate, and built-in HD movie recording capability. The Canon T1i's still-image performance surpasses all contenders at this price point, as well as many higher-priced digital SLR cameras, with not just high resolution, but impressive high-ISO performance. For the first time, a Rebel can go above ISO 1,600, all the way up to 12,800, and the Canon T1i's image quality beats the EOS 50D at this setting, making a decent 5x7-inch print. Overall, the Canon T1i is a very well-rounded digital SLR camera, with plenty to offer amateur, intermediate, and professional photographers. Click here for our full review of the impressive Canon Rebel T1i.

 

October 2

Review posted for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35!
Few long zoom digital cameras are as well-received as the Panasonic FZ line, and that trend continues with the Panasonic FZ35. As we expected, the Panasonic FZ35 is one fine digital camera, with a great lens, good image quality, and more than a few smart features. With a zoom range from 27 to 486mm, the Panasonic Lumix FZ35 will meet just about every need you have on your next outing, and do it in a small package weighing less than a pound. New to the line is HD video capture, allowing up to 1,280 x 720p movie capture, complete with stereo sound. A stack of scene modes, face detection, and several Intelligent exposure modes round out the Panasonic FZ35's features, but it's the relative speed and printed image quality of this digital camera that impressed us so. Click here for our review of the Panasonic Lumix FZ35.

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