We've talked so much about high-end compact cameras, super-zoomers and mirrorless, compact DSLRs lately that we actually missed getting close and personal with a true, full-size digital single-lens reflex camera, but luckily enough, we managed to do so courtesy of Canon, that let us play (albeit for a relatively limited amount of time) with their latest product in this category, the EOS 60D.Right from the start, we'll have to say that the EOS 60D feels great when held, especially if you're the type of photographer who's used with large-size cameras, complete with solid grips.Also, the quality of the build is quite OK and... [read more >>] Given Panasonic's active involvement in the field of digital photography, we were expecting nothing short of a brand-new Micro Four Thirds DSLR to be released at Photokina, and sure enough, that's exactly what the Japanese company did, making official the GH2 model, a hybrid touch-control mirrorless digital camera that follows in the footsteps of the GH1 but delivers plenty of interesting improvements, including here the fact that's compatible with the world's first interchangeable 3D lens.The GH2 is built around a new 16.05-megapixel multi-aspect LIVE MOS sensor for higher image resolution and improved signal-to-noise r... [read more >>] Nikon's been pretty silent up until now (which was rather strange, given the fact that Photokina is just about to start), but that's probably because they were hard at work preparing the release of their latest DSLR camera, the D7000. With its new 16.2‐megapixel CMOS image sensor and Nikon's new EXPEED 2 image processing system, the D7000 delivers enhanced image quality with low noise, the EXPEED 2 engine managing the D7000's speedy 50- millisecond shutter response, high AF speed and rapid six frame-per-second (fps) burst speed for up to 100 images. Since we've mentioned the AF speed, it's also important to p... [read more >>] It's been quite a while since Olympus released its latest true DSLR camera onto the market, but it seems that the wait is finally over, as the company has decided to out the E-5 model, which leverages just about all of the recent technological developments achieved by Olympus. So, the E-5 camera achieves the highest image quality of any Olympus camera by pairing a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor with a TruePic V+ image processing engine that boasts new "Fine Detail Processing" technology for greater detail in the photograph, optimized to maximize the performance of the Zuiko Digital Lenses. Another improvement is the 270-de... [read more >>] Since Photokina is approaching very fast, we're seeing more and more new digital cameras being pushed onto the market, one of the latest high-end products of this type to make an appearance being Nikon's new Coolpix P7000 compact digital camera, which guns for the advanced amateur segment, but also for those users looking for a nice camera that will allow them to develop their photography skills. The 10.1‐megapixel COOLPIX P7000 features a large 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor coupled with a 7.1x Wide Angle Optical Zoom‐NIKKOR ED Glass Lens for consistent superior image quality. Moreover, the camera also packs Nikon's new EXPEED C2 h... [read more >>] Rumors regarding Canon's brand-new EOS 60D DSLR camera have been around for quite some time now (we've even posted some leaked photos here), but it seems that the company has decided to finally announce it officially, to the joy of photographers from all over the world. Designed primarily for advanced amateurs, the EOS 60D replaces the EOS 50D and boasts a broad array of new features that make it easier for photographers to add personal creativity to their images, many of these features being absolute “firsts” for the EOS line. So, for example, for the first time in the history of the Canon EOS System, the new 60D ca... [read more >>] As you might remember from our previous articles on this subject, Panasonic has rolled out earlier this week their first consumer-grade 3D camcorder, featuring a special 3D lens, combined with a top-range Full HD camera. However, that solution is quite expensive, selling for an estimate 1,600 US dollars or Euro. Nevertheless, there's a much easier way available at hand for recording Full HD 3D content, namely the use of two different HD camcorders “connected” with the help of a special rig (such as the one pictured to the left), whose resulting video streams will later on be combined via software. We came across this very... [read more >>] Rumors regarding Panasonic's upcoming consumer-grade 3D camcorder have been floating around the Internet ever since last week, with an official announcement being expected for this Wednesday. And it seems that the leak from earlier this week was right on the money, since the Japanese company has just officially unveiled the SDT750, touted as being the world's first consumer 3D camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens that enables the camcorder to shoot powerful and true-to-life 3D video content. Furthermore, the SDT750 can record full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is unattached. ... [read more >>] As some of you will certainly remember, back in May, we were talking about a rumored Sony camcorder that was going to redefine this whole range of devices by offering users the possibility to easily swap lenses. Back then, the product was still in development stage, but it really seems that the Japanese company was only providing the finishing touches to this revolutionary product, since, out of the blue, they've just come up with the official product launch announcement. Dubbed the NEX-VG10, this is the world's first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and the first Handycam camcorder to feature an extra-large Ex... [read more >>] Remember the article where Alex told you about the addition of 3D sweep panorama capability to the Sony NEX Cameras? Good, because that makes it a lot easier for me to tell you about the latest Cyber-shot digital cameras from the same manufacturer, namely the WX5 and TX9, as well as new Cyber-shot T99. The first two of them pack Sony's own Exmor R CMOS sensor, while the T99 only takes advantage of the Super HAD CCD sensor, but all run the images through the BIONZ image processor. As for the capabilities, the two that are driven by the Exmor R sensor, can record Full HD movies, but mind those are interlaced, namely 1920 x 1080/50i in t... [read more >>] | 
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More and more pocket camcorders are making their way onto the market these days, but one of the biggest problems they ...
