What's New - May 2007
May 29
Full Review posted for 
Canon PowerShot A570 IS!
The Canon A570 IS stands out for its usable ISO as high as 1600 and excellent image stabilization so useful you'll always want it active. Considering you get that for just $50 over the price of the quite similar A560, it's a bargain, too. Digital zoom was a bit of a disappointment on this 7.1-Mp digital camera, but otherwise the DIGIC III image processor provided above average performance yielding some wonderfully natural shots in a variety of settings. From the optical viewfinder to the manual modes, whenever we looked for a feature a photographer would appreciate, we found it on the Canon A570 IS. There isn't the huge LCD (with no room for a viewfinder) or extravagant zoom range (with big compromises in optical quality) or any of the frills (frames, in-camera presentations) of many less capable digicams. But if you want a compact digicam that can take pictures like a real camera, you won't go wrong with this solid player: It was an easy Dave's Pick.
May 28
Express Review posted for 
Canon PowerShot A460!
There are only a few bargain digital cameras that I would recommend to just about anyone. The Canon PowerShot A460 is just such a camera. Its 5-megapixel sensor is more than enough for the average snapshooter who is only likely to create 4x6 and 5x7-inch prints. Though long and a little chunky, Canon A460's shape and size are actually easy to bring along, and its use of two AA batteries makes it an easy choice, since compatible power is available anywhere. While the A460 occasionally let highlights get a little hot, most of its exposures were excellent, and its AF was usually on target; just what we've come to expect from the PowerShot line. The Canon A460 is not the fastest, nor the best, but it's darn good for the money, and its 4x zoom gives you a little more zoom than the rest of the field. See our Express Review for more on the Canon Powershot A460.
May 24
Full Review posted for 
Olympus Stylus 770 SW!
The Olympus Stylus 770 SW is one tough camera that will go where no other point-and-shoot models can. The Olympus 770SW won't let you down when it comes to withstanding all types of weather, accidental roughness and intentional underwater adventures. We had a little trouble with the 770SW's image quality when zoomed in close on a computer monitor, but few shooters actually use resolution this high, even printing up to 8x10 size, and few of these defects are strongly visible at those resolutions. So long as potential buyers are aware of these limitations, they can enjoy the truly excellent aspects of the Stylus 770SW, and tweak the color somewhat before printing. With the addition of crush resistance, an altimeter, and even a flashlight, the Olympus 770 SW is the best ruggedized point-and-shoot camera on the market. Click to read the full review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW.
May 19
Full Review posted for 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1!
Panasonic's first SLR, the Lumix DMC-L1, has a 7.5 megapixel sensor and a large, fast 14-50mm optically stabilized zoom lens that's equivalent to a 28-100mm lens on a 35mm camera. This 2.4 pound SLR is thick and requires two hands to hold. A unique built-in flash mechanism allows for bounce or regular flash, and the Panasonic L1's aperture and shutter speed rings make for easy manual settings that might be attractive to those longing for the old days. Live View mode is the Panasonic L1's most distinguishing feature, offering digicam users a way to frame their shots the way they're used to: via the LCD. Picture quality was very good, supporting up to 13x19 inch prints, and the highest ISO shots were good at 4x6. Our big question was whether the Panasonic L1's Live View mode was a help or a hinderance, so we ran it through its paces in a number of familiar situations. See our full review of the Panasonic Lumix L1 for more.
May 8
Full Review posted for 
Canon PowerShot SD1000!
Canon's new PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH has a futuristic, yet retro look that is almost identical to the original, film-based ELPH, introduced back in May 1996. In addition to its compact size and eye-catching design, the 7-megapixel SD1000 has a standard 3x optical zoom with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 35-105mm, a 2.5-inch LCD, and an optical viewfinder. Exposure is automatic, and a new on-demand Auto ISO Shift feature bumps the light sensitivity up to a maximum of 800 with the push of a button. White balance options include auto, several presets, and custom (manual). The SD1000 utilizes Canon's DIGIC III processor and offers new face detection technology and in-camera red-eye correction. The Canon PowerShot SD1000 will instantly be usable for anyone already familiar with Canon compacts, and will only take a few minutes for everyone else to become quite comfortable. Read the Canon SD1000 review for more.
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