If you love your digital single-lens reflex cameras, you know Nikon is one of the top brands to own. And when they released a flagship 24.5-megapixel FX-format SLR, expect tongues to wag.

The Nikon D3x DSLR is meticulously engineered for photography professionals who demand extreme resolution, file size, and image fidelity. The camera comes with large 5.94 micrometer pixels that capture astonishing and subtle details. This makes the images fit for commercial use.

The D3x also comes with EXPEED image processing technologies that extends and assures rich image fidelity. At the same time, this technology reduces noise even at high ISOs. You can also select the bit depths between 12-bit and 14-bit though its 138MB processed NEF. Both options would yield high quality images through a 16-bit processing pipeline. Read more »

The Sanyo Xacti HD800 is the newest among the digital sports camera that the company has released. Compact and lightweight, this Sanyo gizmo tries to meet the standards of convenience.

The user can save data on SD/SDHC memory cards. Moreover, it has the capability to take still shots and videos that can be uploaded on your computer or on the internet. It has new features like the 3DDNR or the three-dimensional digital noise reduction as well as the 'Face Chaser'.

Additionally, it has the capacity to take high-definition videos since it has 1,280 x 720 pixels and an 8.0 megapixel for the stills. The user may not be obliged to change the modes while taking still photos or videos. Read more »

Here's the latest camera from Extech, it's called the i5 IR Camera. This camera is great because it allows for a thermal image shot. This IR camera is not only a great find for you but a blessing to the repairman as well because it can detect hidden problems and make quick damage adjustments. Further, it can also check for overheating and identify problems with motors and fans.

The features of the i5 IR Camera include a 2.8-inch screen, a microSD memory storage slot, and a Li-Ion rechargeable battery. This pocket-sized and fully automated Extech baby will cost you $2,995.

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Do you want to spy on someone, very discreetly? Then consider one of the sneakiest and coolest digital spy cameras: the Zippo Style Cigarette Lighter Digital Camera. You can channel James Bond with this stylish little digicam so covertly disguised that it's not easy to catch it. This new generation covert digicam measures 2.25 inch x 1.5 inch x 0.5 inch (HxWxD) and is compatible with both PC and Mac.

The cigarette lighter camera has a built-in 64 MB SDRAM memory can take around 104 pictures (standard 640x480 resolution) or 30 pictures (high 1280×960 resolution). This nifty little digicam can also take movies with sound up to 30 secs. The camera can record pictures at preset time intervals using the Covert Mode. You can easily download digital images to your PC using a USB cable. The cigarette lighter doesn't function, of course. It's just a disguise.

The covert camera features a built-in view finder, CMOS sensor 300k pixels, shutter speed of 1/6-1/15000 seconds, automatic exposure, and automatic white balance. It also has automatic energy saving mode (which enters after every 30 secs) as well as single, continuous or automatic shoot modes. It is powered by lithium battery 4.2v. The spy camera includes CD-Rom software and complete instructions. You can pick up one at Track & Spy for $149. Read more »

Canon has been known for its line of digital SLR cameras, and recently they have unveiled their best model among its affordable line:  the EOS 1000D, also known as the EOS Rebel XS.  It features a whopping 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, with a 7-point wide area AF system, and up to 3fps of continuous JPEG shooting until the memory card is full.

The key components for the EOS 1000D are designed and manufactured in-house.  The CMOS sensor has larger pixels for smooth and low-noise images, as well as having sufficient resolution to produce prints in sizes up to A4.  The EOS 1000D also comes with its own Integrated Cleaning System that combats dust by reducing, removing, and repelling in order to protect the images against the effects of sensor dust.

The EOS 1000D has the lightest weight among all digital EOS cameras, but it is packed with a range of technologies used in Canon's professional EOS-1 series, which includes the DIGIC III image processor and the Live View mode.  This camera is available with an EF-S 18-55 IS lens, known for its 4-stop image stabilization that ensures superb performance even in low light. 

The DIGIC III image processor, which is also used in Canon's professional D-SLR models, delivers superior image rendering, rapid operation, and almost instant start-up times.  Meanwhile, the Live View mode enables photographers to display the scene as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the LCD. Read more »

Canon has been lagging behind in the digital SLR market recently. Major thanks to Nikon and Sony's well-priced and very strong entry-level models. Olympus and Pentax also offer some excellent low-cost DSLR models, which leaves Canon looking somewhat exposed in this market. In response, Canon released EOS 1000D DSLR, an attempt to seduce consumers into the Canon EOS camera system. It is a 10.1-MP model and has the latest DSLR must-have features such as live monitor view.

Some users describe EOS 1000D as EOS 400D with a bolt-on live view, while some see it not as an upgraded version of 400D but as a cut-down version of EOS 450D. However, EOS 1000D shares a number of features with both models. The size and shape of Canon's new camera is a closer match. Also, the control layout is almost a carbon copy of EOS 450D, although the EOS 1000D has the EOS 400D's 2.5-inch 230K monitor.

Canon EOS 1000D DSLR also features a 10.1 MP CMOS sensor, 7-point wide-area Autofocus, Self-Cleaning Image Sensor, DIGIC III processor, and up to 3 frames per second shooting. LCD size is 2.5 inch with live view mode and LCD resoultion is 230 k pixels. It measures 126.1 mm x 97.5 m x 61.9 mm and weighs 450g. A 35-point TTL system handles the exposure metering; this system has been used by Canon for several years. It is priced at $699.99. You can by EOS 1000D at Canon's website. Read more »

Pentax has announced K-m, its latest entry-class DSLR camera that offers simple and straightforward operation. This makes it possible for beginners to enjoy high-quality DSLR photography with little confusion or trouble. Pentax K-m features an improved version of the original Auto Picture mode, automatically detecting the type of scene or subject and setting the right shooting mode for the user.

Pentax K-m also has a host of sophisticated functions and advanced features. It has the innovative Shake Reduction mechanism for blur-free images, high-precision 5-point AF system, and compact and lightweight camera body for enhanced maneuverability and portability. Pentax K-m also features a large and easy-to-view 2.7-inch LCD monitor and a comprehensive Dust Removal system with removal, confirmation, and prevention devices.

Pentax K-m is a lightweight version of K200D and both have the same 10 megapixel CCD sensor. The latest model, however, has some software functions absent in the K200D: Shadow Compensation, a faster shooting (3.5 fps vs. 2.8 fps), and higher maximum ISO (3200 vs. 1600). Unlike other DSLR models, Pentax K-m's control system is designed to make things much easier for DSLR noobs. The rumored pricing is $725 for the single (18-55mm) lens and $875 for the 2-lens kit (18-55mm and 50-200mm). Read more »

The Panasonic DMC-FX150 is the latest addition to its Lumix FX Premium's range of digital cameras. This high-end equipment comes with a 28mm-wide angle lens for expansive scenery viewing. Moreover, it has superb specifications that are best fit for capturing sharp images with outstanding detail.

Panasonic utilized a Venus Engine IV processing system in the FX150 with the intent of making the camera a high-speed, high-performance gadget. Through this system, great artistic effects can be created, similar to a superimposing effect that exudes creativity and style. Plus, it has temperature settings that allow a more precise adjustment for your shots.

The advanced features of the FX150 are parallel with its chic and stylish appearance. It has a wide range of features and functions, unlike anything that the world of conventional digital cameras is used to. Read more »

The P6000 is camera legend Nikon's answer to its P5000 series. A compact camera with a 3.5 megapixels, it is the newest in its flagships of COOLPIX. Packed with a GPS feature, any user can put geo-tags in every photo taken.

Moreover, it has several program modes to choose from: Auto, Shutter-priority Auto, Aperture-priority Auto and Manual. These allows users to utilize its D-SLR functions. It can also support RAW files and has a built-in Ethernet port which gives it wired LAN capability. This makes its PictureTown connectivity possible.

With the Nikon P6000, the user can adjust images through any of the following: Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome. It also has a Creative Lighting System and is compatible with any SDHC memory card. This compact camera gizmo is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery as that of the EN-EL5.

The Nikon P6000 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $499.95. It is already available in the markets since September 2008. Read more »

The Sony DSC T77 is a digital camera for those who are heavy on gadget style and appearance. It is by far one of the slimmest digital cameras released by Sony, only 15 mm wide. Slipping this trendy camera should be no problem for you.

It has 10 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens. It also has a 3-inch touch-controlled LCD screen.

Overall, the T77 is really neat, but Sony somewhat overlooked polishing the features of this camera, particularly with its sharpness and the quality of the pictures that it produces. If the verdict for this camera is based on its physical appearance alone, the Sony DSC T77 would get a perfect 10. With its chic 'do and its cool package, that rating would be well-deserved, But as it is, the photos that this camera produces are a little lacking in terms of image quality. Read more »

The new Samsung HZ1 digital camera will be the latest addition of Samsung to its array of digital cameras in the market. This gives Samsung the ticket to the arena of i-Class compact cameras.

Described as one of the smallest compact cameras in the world, the Samsung HZ1 is a point and shoot, 10.2 megapixel digital camera and is only 26 millimeters thick. However, it has a 10 times zoom and a 24 millimeter lens. In addition, it has a 720P HD recording video that runs as fast as 30 frames per second.

One really great feature is its user-friendly Digital Content Manager or DCM. Optical image stabilization and face detection are also among the features of this compact camera. Read more »

If you need a stylish compact camera that will allow you to take sharp, expressive, and clear photos with much ease, Panasonic's latest addition to its Lumix FX Series is perfect for you. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150 boasts amazing 14.7 MP resolutions with high-quality bodies, high-end, and stylish specifications. This camera achieves something that is not possible with many ordinary cameras. Its 28-mm wide-angle lens lets you to capture photos of expansive scenery with outstanding detail, and just as these images appear to your naked eye.

Panasonic DMC-FX150 provides a great sensor resolution from a 1/1.72-in RGB CCD image sensor, which is coupled to an image stabilized, 3.6x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens. At the heart of the Panasonic DMC-FX150 is Venus Engine IV, a new next-generation, high-performance, high-speed image processing system. It is more energy-efficient compared to earlier models, allowing 330 pictures for every battery charge. The device also lets you adjust the shutter speed as needed with its easy-to-use manual control.

Panasonic DMC-FX150 can also capture movies, but since the device uses the older QuickTime Motion JPEG compression type, file sizes are fairly big. At the full HD resolution, you can capture movies at 24 frames per second. Images and videos are stored on MultiMediaCards or Secure Digital. Unfortunately, there is no optical viewfinder. Instead, Panasonic FX150 opts for only a 2.7-in LCD display that has 230,000 dot resolutions on which both images and videos are reviewed and framed. Read more »

Digital cameras are pushing through the edge of innovation. Technology never ceases to make these gadgets reach a point of evolution. The same goes for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ28 digital camera.

With a 27-millimeter Leica lens, it has an 18x optical zoom which makes it the ideal camera wherever you are. Having an enhanced an Intelligent Auto Mode, it improves the Auto Focus function and makes it even better in getting sharp pictures of objects, moving or not, in different angles. The presence of the Auto Focus Tracking function makes split-second shots a possibility as well as enhancing its Face Detection capability.

It's Intelligent Auto Mode features also come along with the following innovations: Intelligent Exposure, which helps in automatically adjusting the light before taking a shot and Digital Red Eye Correction, which eliminates red-eye problems when taking shots at night. Read more »

If you don't want to get food on your digital camera or if you don't want to have them smashed into several tiny pieces, then you might want to consider getting your child a kid-friendly digicam.

If your kid is around 7-8 years old, then maybe you want to let them have your old shooter. Then, you have an excuse to get yourself that nice shiny new one! For your younger kids, you can get them one of the following:

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Do you wonder how you could give a friend a copy of a certain shot that you have taken with your digital camera right on the spot? Well, you might just have to have a photo printer handy to do just that. But it would be quite a hassle since printers can be bulky.

But guess what, there is another option that is available for you. Zink has developed an innovative way of printing digital photos without the use of ink. True to their company name, which also means "Zero Ink", Zink has teamed up with Polaroid to come up with a portable integrated digital camera printer. Called Polaroid PoGo, this unique portable printer can be integrated to any blue-toothed enabled cell phones as well as Pictbridge- compatible digital cameras to produce 2 inch by 3 inch printed copies of digital pictures.

The Polaroid PoGo is the first gadget to make use of the ink-free printing technology developed by Zink Imaging. The company is eyeing other gadgets to be developed in partnership with other manufacturing companies to create products that make use of Zink paper that it has developed. It is one of those innovations that may just take off very soon.

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Panasonic does it again--bringing us another sophisticated and very touchscreeny digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix FX500.  This camera might not replace your digital SLR but is sure is very much handy and posh looking for you to carry around when merely want to carry light things with you during your parties or vacation. FX500 has a brushed metallic surfaced. IT has a 25mm to 125mm Leica 5x optical zoom, slim flash and 3 inch touch screen display.

This point and shoot camera by Panasonic is for $400 and you are definitely getting your money's worth with this gadget. I've been using this camera for sometime and never fails to satisfy me. Unlike any other camera its touch screen display is bright enought for me to view the pictures. What is also good with FX500 is that it is not so hair trigger making you go to some part of the software that you do not intend to bother looking at.

It has a zoom and drag option, 21 preset scene modes and saves all images in JPEG format. Shooting video in a digital camera is also revolutionized by this new technology as it can record videos in either wide screed or the traditional 4.3 ratio. Definitely worth your money.

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Digital cameras are everywhere, but this latest model from Panasonic provides more than just quality photographs. The Lumix DMC-TZ50 has a built-in wireless LAN communications function, meaning that it can be accessed through Wi-Fi, which complies with international standards.

This digital camera lets you get connected with a T-Mobile HotSpot or home wireless LAN system without having to use a PC or cell phone. Once connected, you can gain access through your photographs stored in Google's Picasa Web Album and upload your photos on the website right from your camera, as well as check or delete your photos in Picasa without having to use a PC or cellphone. Uploaded photos comes to your e-mail as a corresponding link that you can forward to your family and friends so that they can view those beautiful photos straight from your web album.

The TZ50 can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with its 28mm wide-angle lens. You can pull in subjects from far away and still capture event their subtlest of facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting with extra optical zoom that extends to as much as 16.9x. At a whopping 9.1 megapixels, the Lumix DMC TZ50 is an ideal traveling companion. Read more »

Of course, you might have seen a thinner camera than this one. But the BenQ T850 is said to be the slimmest digital camera in the eight mega pixel group. With that considered, you may now would want to check it out yourself. The thinest eight mega pixel digital camera in your hands would actually great to have around.

As the title of the "World's Slimmest Eight Mega pixel Digital Camera" suggests, the BenQ T850 measures just 14.9 mm thick. It also has a 3x optical zoom with smc Pentax lens,1600 ISO and a 3-inch touchscreen all encased inside its slim stainless steel body casing. And for being the thinnest eight mega pixel camera, it sure comes with a variety of features.

The BenQ T850 features simple controls and menus to make capturing special moments in photos a breeze. A notable and fun feature of the BenQ T850 is the "scribble and scrawl" editing feature on the gadget itself. What this does is allows the user to add backgrounds and frames to pictures, add handwritten text with premade speech bubbles on them. This can be done on the BenQ T850 without the need to load the captured pictures onto the PC and edit pictures from there. Read more »

The Samsung L210 is a new point and shoot digital camera that is worth checking out. Its features allow users to take high quality digital images in a digital camera that targets the ordinary consumer who may find such cameras too complex. This digital camera makes sure that it users will be able to know just how to properly take those pictures as they fire away.

The Samsung L210 features a 10.2 mega pixel high resolution CCD sensor to ensure that users get high quality images all the time. The digital camera is good enough to get clear images even for outputs greater than A2 size. The Samsung L210 also comes equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens that provides users with a bit of versatility in choosing great shots.

Hands shakes usually becomes the result of poorly taken shots using some digital cameras. This is virtually eliminated in the Samsung L210 with its Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) as well as Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) features. These correction features allow users to take clear and good quality images in various shooting conditions. Read more »

If retro gadgets appeal to you, then here is something that you might find very interesting. Presenting the Retro Rolleiflex MiniDigi Camera. This unique digital camera is a close replica of the famous Rolleiflex 2.8F camera used by professional photographers of the past. In terms of its design and many of its features, the Rolleiflex MiniDigi closely follows the original Rolleiflex 2.8F.

This digital camera, like its famous predecessor, makes use of the distinctive two lens setup placed one above the other. The logo mark is also retained from the original camera. And just like the original Rolleiflex, the MiniDigi has also makes use of a film advance crank lever on its side. Even though the retro MiniDigi uses no film, turning the crank lever prepares the camera for the next shot which is reminiscent of the famous original Rolleiflex.

And in true Rolleiflex tradition, the Retro Rolleiflex MiniDigi utilizes the square format for the images that it produces. There is no need to choose between horizontal or vertical position. Just aim the camera, and then shoot from the waist level. The Retro Rolleiflex MiniDigi also makes use of a 2 megapixel sensor with an SD memory card. The observable difference to the Retro Rolleiflex MiniDigi is that it comes as a gadget that measures 49x73x45mm in size and weighs only 100 grams. It can be small enough to be worn on the neck. Read more »

If you think that digital camera in your hands may already be the best that money can buy, the think again. You might not have heard of the Seitz D3 Digital camera. When most consumer digital cameras already can produce images in double digit mega pixels, this revolutionary camera is the first to provide a high resolution image in 160 mega pixels!

What few avid photographers have thought impossible has now come true. With the Seitz D3 Digital camera, wide-format digital photography is now made possible. A state of the art digital camera with a resolution of 7,500 vertical pixels and 21,250 horizontal pixels, this camera is capable of creating an incredible 160 mega pixel image. This resolution allows the creation of reproductions that can steel come out of very high quality. This new digital camera from Seitz is capable of producing images in a variety of different formats- 6x6, 6x9, 6x15 or a full 6x17 panorama.

The image result from the Seitz's new offering is comparable to a one-shot digital or film back. This is made possible through the camera's very high read-out speed of 300 MB per second . This is a hundred times faster than for any existing scan back. The fastest exposure speed of the camera is 1/2000 per pixel. This means that it only takes one second for the entire 6x17 scan to be made at full resolution.

With new and better surface sensors, the sensitivity of the Seitz D3 sensor is significantly higher. When compared to conventional scanning cameras, the sensitivity is increased by factor 100. When shooting directly into the sun, the digital camera sensor's anti-blooming feature reduces glare and allows a clean image passage between highlights and lowlights. Advanced optimization algorithms developed by Seitz can further enhance images for ultimate image quality. Read more »

Many gadgets being developed today now try to make it easier to share one's world to others, no matter what the distance. This is made possible through the online world. Distance never becomes a problem especially when it comes sharing pictures and video clips to friends and family from the other side of the globe. A new cam from Sony will allow you to share your world in real time.

The Sony NSC-GC1 MPEG4 net sharing cam allows its users to broadcast live video and audio on the net in streaming format. The Sony NSC-GC1 is not only an excellent digital still and video camera. It also provides users with web ready video clips and images that can can be shared with friends and family over the Internet. This net sharing cam features a USB interface that allows users to connect it to a PC and share stored image and video files online.

This net sharing cam is portable enough to bring along anywhere to shoot memorable pictures and take videos on the go. Its lithium ion battery allows users to enjoy over 90 minutes of battery life, depending on recording conditions. It is also equipped with 4x digital zoom and is capable of taking still clear, sharp images at 5 mega pixels. With a 2GB media card, there would be enough to go by when taking video clips or images that users can share online afterwards. Read more »

German camera company Minox has combined digital imaging technology and the nostalgic feel of classic cameras with the DCC Leica M3. It looks like a miniature version of the legendary Leica M3 but you can tell it's a digital camera if you look at the back with its 1.5-inch TFT color monitor (aside from an optical viewfinder), memory card slot, and functional controls. This wee camera is packed with 5.0 megapixels of image sensor power and a 32 MB internal memory.

The color display can provide the user with better ease in composing the subject as well as informing about the camera settings selected. You can insert an SD card for added memory of up to 2 GB. It also has a video mode to shoot film sequences in .avi format, and a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can recharge using the USB port.

The Minox DCC Leica M3 is an extremely easy-to-use camera ideal for those interested to get started in the digital photography hobby while going back to the vintage look that is surely missed.


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Getting bored with your simple, point-and-shoot camera? Why not try a digital camera that bounces just like a ball when you throw it? The SatuGo, short for "See, Aim, Throw, captUre, Go," gives you a more exciting and fun way to take pictures. The SatuGo is probably the coolest looking gadget we've seen in ages. It is actually a bouncing ball with an eye, just how a Webcamera would look like. Except that this bouncey little thing can be thrown anywhere around, take snapshots in the air, and would bounce right back as it hits the ground.

The SatuGo bouncing camera is about the size of a tennis ball. It automatically takes 3 megapixel images and can also be used as a Web camera or as a data storage device when connected to a computer. It works more like a toy than an actual camera with its unique way of capturing images. It takes images in two easy ways. Simply throw it and as soon as it hits a surface, it would take a cool picture. The other option would be to set the timer so you can take a photo while the SatuGo is high up in the air.

The built-in timer and flash of the SatuGo can be activated when the device is placed in its holder. The red or black rubber part of the ball can be pressed to the specific interval that you would want the camera to take a picture. This allows you to shoot subjects that are usually not within normal distance. For example, you can set the timer to take an image from a bird's height or just before it bounces off a surface. You can easily achieve pretty images at varied angles. Now how cool is that? Read more »

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T100 sports a sleek, brushed-metal look that follows the tradition of the T series. One of the best features that the T series has is that you simply slide down the front panel to reveal the lens and to power the camera up.

The camera also has an AF illuminator sensor and a lens so you'll be able to tag pictures using your own voice. The Carl Zeis Vario-Tessar glass is a beauty and is reminscent of the quality that Sony uses ever since.

The focal length of the camera is 33-175mm which is even much more powerful than the standard 35-105mm focal length range that is found in today's digicams. Read more »

The new Canon EOS 400D or Rebel XTi digital SLR is the younger brother of the EOS 350D Rebel XT. The 400D was announced way back in August 2006 and it has a lot of new features that would make photo enthusiasts want to give it a try themselves.

Some photographers will be delighted to know that there is a larger 2.5 inch LCD screen in the 400D. It also incorporates Canon's Picture Styles. Because the 400D came after the 30D, many people expected that it would include the same sensor as the 30D. However, Canon made an unexpected move and utilized a brand new 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor for the 400D. This makes it Canon's highest resolution DSLR with an EF-S lens mount.

Some of the bad points for the camera is that the resolution from the 350D isn't that big. The anti-dust feature isn't 100% infallible and there is no anti-shake in the standard kit. Another thing regarding this is that the Sony Alpha A100 poses a big threat to this. The camera shows a lot of promise and will most probably continue to be a best-seller for those photographers on a budget. Read more »

The Canon 1Ds Mark II is one of the best cameras that Canon has released so far. It is part of the 1D lineup of Canon. There are a lot of new things to look forward to in this version of professional digital cameras of Canon.

One of the things that one can look forward to the new Canon 1Ds Mark II is now holds an 16.7 megapixel resolution at 4 frames per second. Another thing to consider is that the Canon 1Ds Mark II has a full-frame sized sensor that essentially widens the photographer's field of view. This is a full-frame camera which is premium for those who are in the know when it comes to photography.

One of the better things about the  is that the shutter cycle is upped from 150,000 to 200,000 making it a durable camera which will last about twice the shooting lifetimes of an amateur photographer and around 4-5 years of even the busiest professional shooter. It is truly a technological marvel that will surely wow the most seasoned of photographers. Read more »

One of the newest releases in Canon's Powershot series is the Canon Powershot SD870 IS. It came out the second half of 2007 and debuted a little over a couple of months after its predecessor. This new release by Canon can capture photos up to a whopping 8 megapixels-big enough to rival the prosumer digital SLRs that are out today.

One of the best features that you'll get to see in this new point-and-shoot camera is the humongous 3-inch LCD screen. It has a wider zoom lens which also has the famous face detection system to recognize up to 35 faces at a time from various types of angles.

One of the recognizable omissions is an optical viewfinder but it more than compensates for that with its large LCD display which acts as a live view window. This new release is definitely much more stylish that the older Powershots so you'd best pick this one up when you have the time. You won't regret the envious looks you'll get when you whip this out. Read more »

The Pentax Optio S10 is a slim camera but it won't be as slim as the previous Optio that came before it. However, with the new release, you will be sure to find more than enough things to tickle your fancy if you look harder.

This new release from Pentax is a very stylish and chic camera for the discerning photographer. You have access to so many features such as an optical zoom capability which gives you the 35mm equivalent of having a lens range of 38-114mm. The maximum aperture that you can set in this Pentax is f/2.8 which is a very wide aperture that can give you fast shutter speeds.

There is also a built-in lens cover that you will find for this camera which is a staple for most digicams nowadays. You have different modes which include program auto, portrait and kids mode. Read more »

The Fuji FinePix Z10FD is a camera that is geared for teenagers. It consists of two 4-way rocker rings, a menu/OK button inside the bottom of the two rockers and a display button aside from the shutter button.

The camera is a sturdy camera which is especially designed for those teenagers who might not be as keen in operating digital cameras yet but who would like to be able to take pictures of themselves and their friends. It has face-detection technology and also different staple features such as self-timer and macro modes. It also has the "picture stabilization" mode which essentially turns up the ISO setting.

The Z10FD includes a simple high-speed infrared transmission capability which allows you to be able to transfer different images to another IR-capable device. With that being said, the Fuji FinePix Z10FD is one simple camera that is specifically geared towards the younger generation. It will give teenagers enough time to get acquainted with the different controls until they want to graduate to a higher, better-performing model. Read more »

Nikon seems to have regained supremacy over Canon for the time being with the release of its unprecedented DSLR, the new Nikon D3. The new Nikon D3 has an effective 12.1 megapixel FX format.

The sensor measures 36.0 x 23.9mm with a 12-channel read out. It is the fastest DSLR of Nikon at a blazing 9 frames per second frame rate. This can even be made even faster at 11 frames per second if it is switched to the DX crop mode.

It also has expandable ISO settings that range from 200 until 6400. There is also a new 51-point autofocus system that was developed for this model.

One of the most improved and noticeable features in this new model is that the ISO range has gone from 200 to 6400 and is even expandable up to the equivalent of the maximum of 25,600 and the minimum of 100. Read more »

One of the newest digital point-and-shoot cameras to come out of the woodwork recently is the Nikon Coolpix P50 digital camera. This is one of the ways that Nikon is celebrating its ten years of Coolpix cameras. This is one of the forerunners of the quality of Nikon to the world. They are confident that they have been able to achieve world-class optics as well as expertise in digital imaging.

With the Nikon Coolpix P50, Nikon has been able to make point-and-shoot photography a joy and fun. Those who try out the camera will eventually know and realize that Nikon is committed to the improvement of their cameras. This is a whopping 12.1 megapixels which will be what most people will be looking for when buying a digital camera.

Because of the EXPEED system, they were able to include the different types of features that are primarily famous in digital SLRs which is the vibration reduction feature in their lenses. Read more »

Ricoh Company, Ltd. is one of the largest copier manufacturers in the world. But the company is not only known for office equipments but the company was founded in 1936 also as a maker of cameras. Then it was film SLRs, today they produce a complete line of digital compact cameras dedicated for beginners to high end models intended for serious hobbyists. 

Ricoh cameras are probably among the cameras today that are often underrated. Most people who are out in the market today for digital compacts find brands like Nikon, Canon, and Sony as more appealing. However, you should know that Ricoh is a pretty good company and they produce quite a number of digital cameras that can compete with the top rollers in the industry.

The Ricoh Caplio GX100, for example, was announced as successor to the GX8 and it actually belongs to the high end digital compact market. Among its direct competitors are Panasonic FX100 with 12Mp, 3x optical zoom and Leica lens, and the D-Lux 3 of Leica which has 10Mp and a 4x optical zoom. Admittedly, Ricoh can't really compete with the D-Lux3. Owning a Leica is pretty damn different, the prestige alone and the ego that comes with it can kill you. Read more »

I like dark horses, or the underdogs if you will. In a highly competitive industry like digital SLR cameras, the mainstream producers have been narrowed down to really two major companies: Nikon and Canon. These two companies have such a large share in the digital SLR camera market that when you look at the gap of the nearest competitor, you get this feeling that despite efforts of other manufacturers catching up to the two leaders is next to impossible, or is it?

Panasonic has recently announced its second digital SLR, the Lumix DMC-L10. The new camera sports a 10MP Live MOS sensor and a lot of new features like a fully articulated screen and live view with sensor-based auto focus.

Panasonic lies 10^th place in the digital camera market. But their decision to enter the digital SLR camera race two years ago has sure intensified the competition among manufacturers. Matsushita Electric Industrial, maker of Panasonic, and Olympus banded together in 2005 to develop a new digital SLR camera targeting amateurs and professional photographers. Read more »

This has been rumored quite a while. After the release of Nikon D80 more than a year ago, I've been hearing of a camera on the way that would soon replace the already pro-level Nikon D200. The rumors and speculations eventually grew stronger and before we know it, Nikon has revealed last August 2007 the all new D300.

Packed with features, almost everything from the Nikon D200 was upgraded. This comes to no surprise, however, since the Nikon D200 was first announced on November 2005 and over the past two years new technologies have already replaced the foundations that built digital SLR systems a few years back.

The upgrades in the D300, as was mentioned, were considerable. The new DSL now has 12.3 effective megapixel compared to the 10.2 million effective pixel CCD of its predecessor. It is also equipped with Nikon's Expeed Image Processing System giving emphasis to the speed and processing power that most digital cameras deed today. Read more »

In the tradition of Canon digital SLRs, the SLR giant maker recently released the latest camera for its prosumer line. The EOS 40D becomes the sixth 'prosumer' digital SLR from Canon.

The first prosumer DSLR released by Canon was the EOS D30 in April 2000 at 3.1 MP. The company then released EOS D60 in Feb 2002 at 6.3MP, followed by EOS 10D in Feb 2003 at 6.3 MP, and then EOS 20D in Aug 2004 at 8.2MP, and finally EOS 30D only eighteen months ago which also has 8.2MP.

When you first look at it, the new EOS has very few upgrades from its 30D predecessor. However, analyze the specifications and components closely and you will find that the changes in 40D despite its subtleness are quite ingenious and creates a strong EOS body. Read more »

Early 2006 was marked with press releases and news stories of Konica Minolta closing its doors and selling its assets in the single-lens-reflex (SLR) and digital camera business to Sony Corp. Less than three months after the announcement, Konica Minolta officially closed its doors and handed over the keys of its SLR camera manufacturing unit to Sony.

After they took over, Sony jumped immediately on the digital SLR bandwagon releasing on June 2006 its first digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, the α (Alpha) DSLR-A100 system. The system combines the previous concepts Konica Minolta had on its digital cameras like the anti-shake system found in the Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 5D and 7D with Sony's various innovations on digital.

The first Sony Alpha came out packed with features. It has a 10.2-megapixel APS CCD image sensor which was the highest available in its class when it was released. At the same time, Sony introduced 19 high-quality Sony lenses and assures consumers that the camera is compatible with most of the former Konica-Minolta Maxxum® mount lenses. Read more »

Following off their success with the EOS-1D Mark II, Canon has released the Canon EOS-1D Mark III. This is another milestone for Canon as it has a new "Dual DIGIC III" imaging processor. This gives this new professional digital camera an edge because of the new processing power that it has.

It also has an "integrated cleaning system" included in it and its shutter cycle has been upgraded to 300,000 shutter clicks. It has several other improvements that will definitely catch the eye of amateur and professionals alike. The Mark III is definitely both eye candy and a technical marvel for photographers of all walks.

The Mark III, as mentioned earlier, has a Dual DIGIC III Imaging Processor which gives the photographer excellent resolution. It enables the high resolution of the 10.1 megapixel of the camera.

All of these technologies combine to work with a more improved buffer capacity to effectively deliver a maximum of 110 frame bursts of JPEG quality pictures and 30 frame bursts of RAW quality. This is also complemented with the astounding 10 frames per second rate of the shutter. This is quite excellent for those who dabble in sports photography or for those who would like to capture that perfect moment just right when they see it. This type of frame rate is quite important for those who want to capture the right emotion at the right time.

Another feature of this photographic marvel is the high ISO sensitivity that it has. Aside from reproducing life-like colors, the Mark III also has a high light sensitivity which peaks at ISO 3200. This is even adjustable to the lowest ISO which is ISO 50 and can be cranked all the way up to an amazing ISO 6400.

Knowing how Canon has mastered the high ISO and low grain/noise equation, this is a great thing for those photographers who need to capture an important yet discreet moment without flash. This particular technology is also partly due to the DIGIC III imaging processor that can effectively work for all shooting conditions as well as bulb setting exposures.

The processor also works well to reduce the different false color and moiré effects that one gets whenever the shooting conditions or angles are not optimal. Infrared filters that are found in the camera setting also reduce fringes of red as well as specific color casts. Read more »