Zooom Digital Cameras

The iconic Leica M series has gone digital with the introduction of the M8. A review of the rangefinder camera was just posted on DP Review. The review was for the most part positive with the reviewer pointing out the differences of shooting with a Rangefinder camera of this quality. With such [...]

DP Review just posted a review of the Canon PowerShot S5 IS. Overall the review is positive with the reviewer stating, “the PowerShot S5 IS is probably, just, the pick of the super zoom bunch at this moment in time, because it offers reliable output, responsive performance and an impressive feature set in [...]

Earlier this week Panasonic released tow digital cameras the Panasonic DMC-FX55 and FX33, under their Lumix line. The two cameras are basically the same with only difference between the two is a larger LCD monitor and front grip on the FX55. Other than that the cameras share a 3.6X wide angle (28-100mm) Leica [...]

Sigma announced yesterday an HSM version of their 17-70 mm and 18 – 55 mm lenses using the Nikon lens mount. HSM stands for Hyper Sonic Motor, which promises quieter and faster focusing. Both lenses are specifically tailored for Nike Digital SLR cameras.
The 17-70 mm model features a minimum focusing distance of 20 [...]

Olympus updated their image management software, Studio 2.0, for E-System DSLR’s. Studio has new interface and is compatible with Intel Macs and Windows Vista computers. The software features, printing functionality, a file backup system, and compatibility with E-410 and E-510 comers. You can now get a 30 day trial period of the software [...]

Canon like Sony will also be investing in the improvement of the sensor system for its digital cameras. A total of $451 million will be spent in the creation of a new CMOS production factory. The improvement to the CMOS chips will be used in both DSLR and Compact Canon cameras. This [...]

Sony is making a big investment in the research and development of sensors for digital cameras. The investment is around 60 billion Japanese Yen, and the plan is going to be implemented from the 2007 to 2009. So we should see some more powerful image sensors coming from Sony in the coming years. [...]

DP Review recently took a look at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7. The review was less than stellar. The H7 is the economy model of the series and does not offer the bells and whistles featured on the H9, which can be had for $75 difference. Also the review points out that the [...]

Here is another Pentax compact digital camera, which was also just recently announced, the Pentax Optio M40. The camera is ultra compact which measures 18mm in size is stocked full of the typical features found on compact digital point-and-shoots, such as video capture capabilities, 3X optical zoom, and shake reduction. The most interesting [...]