http://www.imaging-resource.com/new-on-ir The Imaging Resource gives consumers all the tools required to choose just the right digital camera for their needs: Accurate, factual reviews, clear-cut test results, and online shopping/price comparison covering dozens of merchants. Whether rank beginner or practicing professional, photographers of all levels will find the products they're looking for reviewed in depth on the Imaging Resource website. en wbrawley@imaging-resource.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-23T14:39:57+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/LOGOS/IMAGINGRESOURCE-2009-144x86.GIFhttp://www.imaging-resource.com/new-on-ir11470 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/22/sigma-dp1-merrill-review-can-this-compact-cameras-stunning-photos-overcome http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/22/sigma-dp1-merrill-review-can-this-compact-cameras-stunning-photos-overcome Sigma DP1 Merrill marks a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the DP1x, and delivers some of the most beautiful, detailed images at low ISOs that we've ever seen from a camera in its price range. Paired with a sharp 28mm-equivalent lens, the DP1M's 46-megapixel, three-layered Foveon sensor captures images that demonstrate remarkable per-pixel sharpness and an extra-special dimensionality that has created an almost cult following of Foveon faithful. In addition to its massive sensor upgrade, the Sigma DP1M boasts a faster lens (f/2.8 compared...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-22T16:24:34+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/22/sony-hx50v-first-shots-how-do-test-photos-worlds-smallest-30x-zoom-stack-up http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/22/sony-hx50v-first-shots-how-do-test-photos-worlds-smallest-30x-zoom-stack-up Sony HX50V -- which the company bills as "the world's smallest and lightest 30x optical zoom camera." Judging by the popularity of its predecessors, we're sure many of you are eager to see how this new hybrid model's images stack up against those of the Sony HX200V bridge camera with its 30x zoom and the Sony HX30V with its more compact body. In fact, you can pit the Sony HX50V's images against its parents' side by side in our...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-22T12:22:23+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/16/olympus-e-pm2-review-the-best-compact-system-camera-for-those-stepping-up-f http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/16/olympus-e-pm2-review-the-best-compact-system-camera-for-those-stepping-up-f Olympus PEN E-PM2 just may be one of the most ideal compact system cameras for budding photographers looking to step up into a more sophisticated, interchangeable-lens system. The E-PM2 is slightly smaller, lighter and more affordable than its fraternal twin, the E-PL5 -- which we also recently reviewed. It also features a less robust build and lacks a physical Mode dial, relying heavily instead on the touchscreen controls of its fixed 3-inch LCD monitor. However, the E-PM2's touchscreen is responsive and convenient, and even offers touch focus and...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-16T18:35:07+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/13/olympus-e-pl5-review-for-the-price-is-this-pen-mightier-than-the-om-d-e-m5 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/13/olympus-e-pl5-review-for-the-price-is-this-pen-mightier-than-the-om-d-e-m5 Olympus E-PL5 inherits the exceptional 16-megapixel sensor from the groundbreaking OM-D E-M5, one of our all-time favorite cameras. Bolstered by this sensor and the TruePic VI image processor (also borrowed from the E-M5), the image quality we saw from the E-PL5 proved to be nothing less than stellar --...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-13T22:43:36+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/10/olympus-e-p5-new-pen-mirrorless-cameras-retro-styling-hides-cutting-edge-fe http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/10/olympus-e-p5-new-pen-mirrorless-cameras-retro-styling-hides-cutting-edge-fe Olympus E-P5 compact system camera. (And the first sample photos are already available. Click here to see six full-res images from ISO 200 to 1,600 equivalents on the official website of Olympus Asia.) We weren't alone in praising their most recent PEN flagship -- the Olympus E-P3 -- for its well-considered design, very fast autofocus, good image quality at base sensitivity, and its feature-rich nature. It...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-10T05:00:46+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/08/first-shots-posted-canon-sl1-sony-a58-ricoh-gr-samsung-nx300-sony-hx300 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/08/first-shots-posted-canon-sl1-sony-a58-ricoh-gr-samsung-nx300-sony-hx300 (read more) ]]> 2013-05-08T20:06:06+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/07/samsung-galaxy-camera-review-which-digicam-will-triumph-in-the-battle-of-th http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/07/samsung-galaxy-camera-review-which-digicam-will-triumph-in-the-battle-of-th Samsung Galaxy Camera -- and Android fans found themselves with ringside seats to an epic battle. In one corner, a company with one of the most recognized brands in imaging. In the other, a consumer electronics giant with a long history in smart devices. The two cameras themselves trod equally different paths. Nikon aimed for small, conservative, and camera-like. For its part, Samsung essentially cross-bred the heart of a smartphone with the body and soul of a...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-07T18:49:33+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/03/canon-6d-review-does-the-affordable-full-frame-dslr-live-up-to-its-promise http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/03/canon-6d-review-does-the-affordable-full-frame-dslr-live-up-to-its-promise Canon 6D lives up to its promise of housing a glorious, full-frame CMOS sensor inside a smaller, lighter and more affordable digital SLR camera body designed for prosumers, enthusiasts, and even novice photographers. Are we in love with everything about this camera? No, but Canon's done a great job of not dumbing down, or cheapening the 6D to fit its "sweet spot" pricing. The Canon EOS 6D is a responsive shooter that boasts image and video quality that rivals the stepup 5D Mark III, one of our favorite cameras...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-03T21:37:07+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/01/samsung-nx2000-previewed-affordable-mirrorless-is-now-even-better-connected http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/05/01/samsung-nx2000-previewed-affordable-mirrorless-is-now-even-better-connected Samsung NX2000 kicks it up a notch by also adding Near-Field Communications support. While it sports much the same image sensor as the NX1100, coupled with the image processor from the NX300, the Samsung NX2000 also has a brand-new body that does away with the Mode dial and adds a significantly larger 3.7-inch LCD panel, complete with...
(read more) ]]> 2013-05-01T10:00:31+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/29/lens-review-fujinon-xf-14mm-f-2.8-r http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/29/lens-review-fujinon-xf-14mm-f-2.8-r XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens in February of 2013, and we've been looking forward to having it in our test lab. It's Fujifilm's beefiest prime lens to date for the X-mount system, and offers a 21mm-equivalent field of view for the X-E1 and X-Pro1 cameras. Click here to read our full review of the Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens!
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-29T16:11:09+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/24/sony-hx50v-preview-just-how-small-and-lightweight-can-a-30x-optical-zoom-be http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/24/sony-hx50v-preview-just-how-small-and-lightweight-can-a-30x-optical-zoom-be Sony HX30V long-zoom digital camera and the DSLR-like Sony HX200V bridge camera have had a love child. The new Sony HX50V carries some excellent DNA from both "parents," packing a 30x optical zoom lens like the HX200V into a body that's almost as compact and lightweight as the HX30V. In fact, Sony calls the HX50V "the world's smallest and lightest 30x optical zoom camera," measuring about 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches and weighing approximately 9.6 ounces (with battery and Memory Stick Duo). And if the Cyber-shot...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-24T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/23/panasonic-launches-lf1-enthusiast-compact-with-evf-upgrades-g6-with-speed-a http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/23/panasonic-launches-lf1-enthusiast-compact-with-evf-upgrades-g6-with-speed-a Panasonic LF1 might be the camera for you. Let's face it, we don't all like shooting at arm's length -- the traditional camera-to-the-eye stance has a number of advantages, not least of them the better visibility under harsh sunlight. It's also easier to hold the camera steady in low-light shooting, and you feel more intimately connected to...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-24T00:10:42+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/22/nikon-s800c-review-can-the-first-android-based-camera-outsmart-the-smartpho http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/22/nikon-s800c-review-can-the-first-android-based-camera-outsmart-the-smartpho Nikon S800c, the first smart camera to be launched by a mainstream manufacturer. Based around Google's Android operating system, the Nikon S800c is a shot across the bows of smartphone photography. By pairing the soul of a smartphone with the body of a digital camera, the S800c aims to take the humble digicam to the next level, turning it into a capture, editing, and sharing powerhouse. But revolution is risky business: the Nikon S800c sails in uncharted waters, facing new obstacles along the...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-22T15:52:32+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/18/sony-nex-6-review-a-near-perfect-marriage-of-size-performance-image-quality http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/18/sony-nex-6-review-a-near-perfect-marriage-of-size-performance-image-quality Sony NEX-6, it's pretty clear that there's a lot to love -- and not much to dislike -- about this compact system camera. The NEX-6 truly carves out its own space in Sony's CSC lineup, and even though its resolution has been scaled down to 16 megapixels (compared to the NEX-7's 24 megapixels), it still delivers image quality that rivals other APS-C cameras at a very affordable price. The NEX-6 delivers sharp, detailed photos in most shooting situations, with a strong balance of noise and detail up to ISO 1,600 and...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-18T18:40:52+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/17/ricoh-gr-review-hands-on-with-the-worlds-smallest-aps-c-camera http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/17/ricoh-gr-review-hands-on-with-the-worlds-smallest-aps-c-camera (read more) ]]> 2013-04-17T05:00:14+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/16/lens-review-fujinon-xf-18-55mm-f-2.8-4-r-lm-ois http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/16/lens-review-fujinon-xf-18-55mm-f-2.8-4-r-lm-ois Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS, alongside the compact X-E1 mirrorless camera; the lens features a variable aperture that's a bit brighter than your average kit lens (f/2.8-4), as well as optical image stabilization. We've put Fuji's kit lens through its paces in our test lab: click here to read our full review of the Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS!
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-17T01:58:13+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/12/pentax-x-5-review-shooting-is-fun-and-easy-with-this-versatile-entry-level http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/12/pentax-x-5-review-shooting-is-fun-and-easy-with-this-versatile-entry-level Pentax X-5 may look and feel like a digital SLR, but it clearly belongs in the entry-level superzoom class. Photo enthusiasts who have shot with a DSLR and who may be drawn to the X-5's serious-looking but compact design -- it reminds us of a shrunken Pentax K-30 -- might want to look elsewhere, unless they're seeking an all-in-one, superzoom camera with a massive focal range they can throw in their bags for casual use. For beginners and family photographers who might be going on a trip with the kids, the versatile X-5 has a lot to...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-13T01:57:19+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/09/hands-on-with-the-panasonic-gf6-mirrorless-compact-simplifies-sharing-self http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/09/hands-on-with-the-panasonic-gf6-mirrorless-compact-simplifies-sharing-self Panasonic GF6. For the fifth straight generation, the company courts consumers and enthusiasts alike with a relatively compact interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera that nonetheless packs in the features. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 has grown ever so slightly since its predecessor, and has gotten rather heavier as well, but that's allowed for more than a few new additions inside its completely redesigned body. Key among these are new wireless connectivity options...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-09T04:00:31+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/05/panasonic-fz200-review-bright-f-2.8-leica-lens-adds-even-more-versatility http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/05/panasonic-fz200-review-bright-f-2.8-leica-lens-adds-even-more-versatility FZ150 superzoom which we reviewed and heartily recommended a little more than a year ago. However, the company pumped some new excitement into the line when it was announced the Panasonic FZ200 would house a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit-branded lens that boasted a f/2.8 max aperture across the entire 24x optical zoom range. After all, such a bright lens is a rarity among long zooms these days and -- teamed with the camera's excellent AF system -- it proved to...
(read more) ]]> 2013-04-05T19:44:06+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/05/pentax-k-5-ii-review-on-the-road-in-hong-kong http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/05/pentax-k-5-ii-review-on-the-road-in-hong-kong Pentax K-5 II digital SLR? If so, we've got a teaser that should tide you over for a little while. News Editor and resident Pentaxian Mike Tomkins recently visited his one-time home in Hong Kong, and he took the K-5 II along  for the trip. The result is a raft of 34 gallery photos showing off the K-5 II's capabilities in a wide range of conditions, and across the entirity of its standard ISO sensitivity range. There's still more to come, as Mike will also be comparing the K-5 II with...
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