Digital Camera Reviews

Panasonic has proudly introduced a new member from its Lumix digital camera series. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 is a point-and-shoot camera that adopts a 14-megapixel 1/2.33-inch Type CCD sensor with the Intelligent Resolution technology and the Power O.I.S. image stabilization. The compact camera boasts an ultra wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 25mm-125mm lens with a 5x optical zoom, the new Venus Engine VI processor with Intelligent Resolution, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, an ISO sensitivity from 80 to 6400, SDXC cards compatibility, a 40MB of internal memory, and different scene mode. Measuring 97mm x 54mm x 22 mm and weighing 145grams (with battery).

Sony has decided to released the Sony DSLR-A450 only in Europe. The DSLR camera boasts a 14.2-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ processor and a sensitivity that can hit a whopping ISO 12800. The A450 also provides the most impressive shooting stamina of any DSLR camera by Sony to date. The high-capacity battery allows up to 1,050 shots between charges.

Holophone has created the PortaMic 5.1 Pro Surround Microphone that provides prosumer camcorder users with a simple way to capture audio in true 5.1 surround sound. The PortaMic 5.1 operates on a 9V battery and features an elliptical shape that mimics the acoustical properties of human hearing. There are up to six individual microphone capsules that effectively capture left-front, right-front, center, left-rear, right-rear and sub channels. The Holophone Portamic 5.1 is priced at around $599.