Archive for April, 2009
Three 12MP ultrazoom compact-cameras: Pentax X70, Olympus SP-590UZ and Nikon Coolpix P90
Ultrazoom compact cameras have come a long way, really long if you consider that two out of three of these sport a 24x zoom lens. This means, in 35mm jargon, an equivalent 26-624mm zoom. The Olympus SP-590UZ, goes even further, up to 26x (676mm equiv.)! All three have image stabilization and vibration reduction features; they […]
The new Nikon D5000: it’s here, at last (stopping endless rumors)!
Long-awaited, spotted in VIP-like photos, so much rumored but now it’s here: the new Nikon D5000! Where to place it? It’s likely to be placed in between the D60 and the D90… and eventually in front of just launched Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i! Features? Nikon’s EXPEED CMOS sensor, 12,9 Megapixel (quite a standard for Nikon’s […]
The new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i: hd video, 15 mp and much more
It goes like this: the new Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i looks like the Canon Digital Rebel XSi, shoots much like the 50D. It’s not exactly an entry-level camera – take a look at the Canon Rebel XS if you’re budget-conscious. So, what’s different from the Canon Digital Rebel XSi? – some key differences: 15MP sensor […]
The best and world’s smallest Full HD camcorder: Sony HDR-TG5, now with GPS
It’s only thumbs up for this: Sony introduces the Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam, by far the smallest Full HD camcorder, the successor of the HDR-TG1 (aka TG3E). Sony HDR-TG5V can capture 1920×1080p Full HD video and 4 Megapixel photos. It has a Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar lens with 10X optical zoom and a 2.7-inch touchscreen display. Record […]
Just for today: Sigma DP1 14MP Digital Camera lowest price ever!
Why the Sigma DP1 is a new camera concept? In some way the new Sigma DP1 is a great concept. Use a small P&S like camera, insert a larger DSLR sensor (here the Foveon sensor of the Sigma SD14) and add a good lens. Larger sensors can mean less noise and more image quality. Sigma […]
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000: are YOU tough enough?
There’s no doubt: the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 12 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) may be considered Bruce Willis camera of choice! The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is a compact digital camera sporting 12 MP resolution along with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom […]
Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display
You may think you’ve seen everything that’s cool around. Think again. Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display is so stunning and new you’ll ask yourself how you made it before. It’s a tablet sporting the well-known Wacom quality plus a 21-inch UXGA (1600 x 1200) Pixel LCD display. That means you’re going to […]
Samsung HZ15W 12MP Digital Camera with 10x Schneider Wide Angle And Dual Image Stabilized Zoom
The 12-megapixel Samsung HZ15W offers one of the most powerful lenses on a compact point-and-shoot digital camera, featuring a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens coupled with a generous 10x optical zoom. For blur-free images, especially when using the HZ15W at its maximum zoom, Samsung includes both Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Optical Image Stabilization can […]
Apple updates Mac Pro, iMac and Mac Mini
Stop all rumors! The guys at MacSwitching.com just reported that Apple has just updated Mac Pro, iMac and Mac Mini (after a few hours of down-service for world-wide online Apple Store). Mac Pro -> new versions with 4- and 8-core, both with a redesigned interior, iMac -> four versions: from 20″ (now US$ 1,199) and […]
Canon A590 IS: a best-seller that still fits most photographers’ dreams!
It’s been around for a while, it may not have all the techno-features of the very latest competitors, but the Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is still one of the very best compact cameras around. Take a look at this chart from 1001noisycameras.com and spot which camera (not […]
