Digital Camera Reviews

Sony’s newest DSLR camera ‘Alpha SLT-A33′ is now available for purchase via B&H’s online store. Priced at $649.99 (body only), the Alpha SLT-A33 offers a 14.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 3-inch tiltable LCD screen, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, ISO up to 12,800, RAW image support, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI interface and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities.

Leica has introduced another one of its upcoming superzoom digital camera namely the V-Lux 2. This sleek and compact camera boasts a 14.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 24x optical super-zoom lens, a 3-inch rotating LCD display, a 40MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a mini-HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. The Leica V-Lux 2 will go on sale in the UK starting next month for 675 GBP (about $1,057).

Olympus announce the successor of E3 digital camera. It’s Olympus E5 professional DSLR camera with weather sealed body (splashproof and dustproof magnesium alloy), 12M pixel Live MOS sensor, 3 inch VGA Swivel LCD and TruePic V+ processor to capture more detailed and sharper images.

The E5 camera captures all the action in crisp 720p HD video at 30 frames per second, Zuiko Digital Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens system, 5fps sequential shooting, ISO 6400 and can shoot 720p HD movies.

The Olympus E-5 DSLR camera is compatible with a range of optional external flashes, including the Olympus FL-36R and FL-50R. It accept both compactflash type I UDMA and SD cards (SDHC/SDXC) and will be availabe on October 2010 with price 1,699 Euro.

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The Nikon D7000 is a dust- and moisture-sealed 16.2-megapixel DX-format DSLR camera with a 39-point AF system, 14-bit analogue-to-digital conversion, 6fps continuous shooting, dual memory card slots and Full HD video with full-time autofocus and manual exposure control. The new AF module includes 9 cross-type sensors in the central part of the frame. Photographers can also activate 3D tracking, which continuously follows moving subjects within the 39 AF points, highlighting the activated AF point in the viewfinder – which in turn has 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification. Also new is the 2,016-pixel 3D Colour Matrix meter, which Nikon calls “groundbreaking”. The Nikon D7000 has a native ISO range of 100-6400 that can be expanded to ISO 25,600; another first in a Nikon DX camera. The video mode of the D7000 offers variable frame rates of 20, 24 or 30fps at 720p, and cinema-standard 24fps at the 1080p setting. In the US, the Nikon D7000 will be available from mid-October priced at $1199.95 for body only and $1499.95 for body and lens outfit that includes the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. In the UK, the body-only price will be £1099.99, while the kit will cost £1299.99.

The Olympus E-5 is actually the successor to the previously released E-3. Designed for extreme photography, this DSLR camera is dustproof and splashproof. The Olympus E5 features a 12.3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS sensor, TruePic V+ engine, a 3-inch VGA Swivel LCD, a 5fps sequential shooting, an IS0 6400, a 720p HD video recording capability and 1/8000th second high-speed shutter speed. The Olympus E-5 will be released in October 2010 for €1,699 ($2,203).

Canon has announced a new point-and-shoot camera to its PowerShot line-up by bringing you the G12. This compact camera sports a 10-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor II VA LCD screen, Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and 720p HD video recording (24fps) capabilities. The Canon PowerShot G12 will start shipping in early October for $499.99.

Sanyo is preparing to drop another Full HD camcorder into the market in the form of the Xacti VPC-GH4. This compact and lightweight camcorder offers a 10-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS image sensor, a 10x dual range optical zoom lens (video), a 5x optical zoom lens (photo), a 2.7-inch wide LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a mini-HDMI port and can capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 60fps as well as 10-megapixel digital still images. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH4 will start shipping later this month for $200.

Check out the newest touchscreen digital camera from Nikon, the Coolpix S80. This ultra-slim camera sports a 14.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 3.5-inch touchscreen OLED display, a 79MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, an HDMI port and 720p HD video recording (30fps) capabilities. The Nikon Coolpix S80 will start shipping this fall for $329.

Rollei has unveiled two new Full HD camcorders at IFA 2010 namely the Movieline SD-23 (pictured above) and SD-15. The SD-23 boasts a 5-megapixel image sensor, a 23x optical zoom lens, a 10x digital zoom, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, a 128MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 64GB), an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording (30fps) capabilities. Meanwhile, the SD-15 offers the same 5-megapixel image sensor, a 10x optical zoom lens, a 4x digital zoom, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording (30fps) capabilities. The SD-23 and SD-15 will begin shipping from the end of October 2010 for 199.95 Euro (about $256) and 169.95 Euro (about $218), respectively.

Toshiba has announced two new Full HD pocket camcorders to its range by
launching the Camileo P20 and S30. These easy-to-use camcorders are equipped with a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor (P20), an 8-megapixel CMOS image sensor (S30), a 10x digital zoom, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a mini-USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and can record 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. The Camileo P20 and S30 will become available soon for 120 GBP (about $185) and 140 GBP (about $216), respectively.

Samsung is preparing to unleash another Full HD camcorder into the market. Dubbed as the HMX-T10, this compact yet stylish camcorder boasts a 5.1-megapixel BSI (Back Side Illuminated) CMOS sensor, a 20-degree slanted lens, a 10x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD display, an SD/SDHC memory card slot and has the ability to capture both 1080p Full HD video at 60fps as well as 4.7-megapixel digital still images. The Samsung HMX-T10 will hit stores later this month for $299.

Sony is proud to present their newest pocket HD Camcorder, the Bloggie Touch. Measuring 15.2mm x 107mm x 52mm and weighing 125 grams, this ultra-compact video camera is equipped with a sensitive Exmor CMOS image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display, a 4GB/8GB of storage, a flip-out USB arm, an HDMI output and can captures both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video (30fps) as well as up to 12.8 digital still images. The Bloggie Touch will start shipping in October for $180 (4GB) and $200 (8GB), respectively.

Check out the latest Full HD camcorder from Thanko, the HDDV-506. This compact camcorder sports a 5-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch TFT LCD display, a 32MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080p Full HD video at 30fps as well as up to 12-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode). The Thanko HDDV-506 sells for about $175.

B&H has begun taking pre-orders for Sony’s newest DSLR camera ‘Alpha DSLR-A560′ via its online store. In case you didn’t know, the Alpha DSLR-A560 sports a 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ image processor, a 3-inch LCD screen, an SD/SDHC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI output and 1080p Full HD video recording (60fps) capabilities. The Alpha DSLR-A560 retails for $649.99 (body only).

Engine has unveiled their newest HD DVR Sports Sunglasses ‘HD186-B’ for the mass market. This cool sunglasses feature a built-in 3-megapixel pinhole CMOS hidden camera located in the center of the frame, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port and a 550mAh rechargeable battery. In terms of performance, it has the ability to capture both 1280 x 960p HD video at 24fps (AVI format) as well as up to 12-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).