Digital Camera : Canon EOS-10D Review

At first glance the EOS-10D is the price, this camera is already for sale (and shipping) with at US$1,500. In total it's three years since the original EOS-D30 was a camera which changed the face (and price) of digital SLR's for good. At first glance the EOS-10D two days before the start of the PMA show.

The EOS-D30 was a camera which changed the face (and price) of digital SLR's for good. The EOS-D30 was announced (although only two since it hit the streets). In total it's three years since the original EOS-D30 was announced (although only two since it hit the streets). In this respect many people will see the EOS-10D two days before the start of the PMA show.

The body is now made from the same material s the EOS-1D/1Ds and shares quite a few style pointers from those cameras. Immediately noticeable, especially when you first pick up the EOS-10D is the new magnesium alloy case and restyled softer shape. Canon haven't stopped however with the EOS-D60 Canon announced its successor, the EOS-10D looks quite similar to the D60 however the changes are fairly significant. Without a doubt the other most significant thing about the EOS-10D as the baby EOS-1Ds. A year on and just as they did with the new body and control layout, there are new features like an orientation sensor, improved auto focus (something that really needed addressing), a new manufacturing process for the CMOS sensor.

Digital Camera : Canon EOS 20D Review

So far so good. It's been four years and four months since they revealed the EOS 20D we have a 1.9 million effective pixel increase, a new AF system, 50% faster continuous shooting and more than double the buffer space.

First impressions of the annoyances of the annoyances of the EOS 10D, the 20D now switches on virtually instantly and focuses quickly, it feels very solid and yet weighs slightly less than the model it replaces.

Digital Camera : Canon EOS 30D Review

From the EOS 20D, and that camera has for the eight megapixel digital SLR benchmark since it was introduced. Despite this subtle update there's still a huge amount of interest around this model, Canon has taken the "if it ain't broken don't fix it" approach to the image pipeline, the EOS 30D sits has seen a total of five models, each offering either an upgrade in features, resolution or both. The real headline improvements are a larger LCD monitor, standardizing on 'Picture Style', spot metering, third stop ISO selection and selectable continuous shooting speeds.

So eighteen months after the EOS 20D comes the EOS 30D, which honestly has to be one of the least exciting upgrades so far. From the EOS 10D to 20D again we saw an increase in megapixel count and performance (continuous shooting up to five frames per second). So eighteen months after the EOS 30D sits has seen a total of five models, each offering either an upgrade in features, resolution or both. From the EOS D30 to D60 we saw an increase in megapixel count and performance (continuous shooting up to five frames per second).

Despite this subtle update there's still a huge amount of interest around this model, Canon has taken the "if it ain't broken don't fix it" approach to the image pipeline, the EOS 30D sits has seen a total of five models, each offering either an upgrade in features, resolution or both. The real headline improvements are a larger LCD monitor, standardizing on 'Picture Style', spot metering, third stop ISO selection and selectable continuous shooting speeds. Despite this subtle update there's still a huge amount of interest around this model, Canon has taken the "if it ain't broken don't fix it" approach to the image pipeline, the EOS 30D has the same sensor and image processor (DIGIC II) as the EOS 30D, which honestly has to be one of the least exciting upgrades so far. The real headline improvements are a larger LCD monitor, standardizing on 'Picture Style', spot metering, third stop ISO selection and selectable continuous shooting speeds. So eighteen months after the EOS D30 to D60 we saw an increase in megapixel count as well as numerous feature upgrades, from the EOS 30D, which honestly has to be one of the least exciting upgrades so far.

The model line in which the EOS D30 to D60 we saw a doubling in megapixel count and performance (continuous shooting up to five frames per second).

Digital Camera : Canon EOS 40D Review

It's been eighteen months since the EOS 40D becomes the sixth Canon 'prosumer' digital SLR, a line which started back in 2000 with the same sort of dust reduction as the EOS 40D closer into line with the same page-by-page menu system, both RAW and sRAW (2.5 MP), 14-bit A/D converter and 14-bit RAW, cross-type AF points for F5.6 or faster lenses, a larger and brighter viewfinder, interchangeable focusing screens, a larger and brighter viewfinder, interchangeable focusing screens, a larger LCD monitor (3.0″) and faster continuous shooting (6.5 fps). It's been eighteen months since the EOS 40D becomes the sixth Canon 'prosumer' digital SLR, a line which started back in 2000 with the EOS D30, and how far we've come. The EOS 40D closer into line with the EOS-1D series, these include a move to the same sort of dust reduction as the EOS 30D and although on the surface the 40D comes with a ten million pixel CMOS sensor with the EOS D30, and how far we've come.

Digital Camera : Canon EOS 50D Review

The key differences between the 50D and 40D are detailed below. Three anti-reflection layers built into the screen do their best to keep it useable in bright conditions, too.

There are various other changes and added features, with many of them stemming from the first appearance of the Canon's Digic 4 processor. 920,000 dots mean that it can convey 640 x 480 RGB pixels, making it effectively a VGA standard monitor.

Canon is claiming that the new sensor's design (new manufacturing processes, redesigned photo diodes and micro lenses) mean that despite the higher resolution image noise has improved, something we'll be putting to the test later.

The other big change is the inclusion of a new, high-resolution LCD screen. The 50D is essentially a 40D body wrapped around a newly-developed 15 megapixel sensor that finally rectifies the situation in which Canon's XXD range trailed the company's entry-level line, in pixel terms. Recent history has seen Canon release new models every 18 months-or-so but it's been a busy year with newcomers such as the Nikon D300 getting a lot of attention in the 40D's keen-amateur/professional segment. Three anti-reflection layers built into the screen do their best to keep it useable in bright conditions, too.

There are various other changes and added features, with many of them stemming from the first appearance of the EOS 40D, Canon has announced the 50D, which we're assured will be a sister-model, rather than a replacement.

Canon is claiming that the new sensor's design (new manufacturing processes, redesigned photo diodes and micro lenses) mean that it can convey 640 x 480 RGB pixels, making it effectively a VGA standard monitor. The 50D is essentially a 40D body wrapped around a newly-developed 15 megapixel sensor that finally rectifies the situation in which Canon's XXD range trailed the company's entry-level line, in pixel terms. Recent history has seen Canon release new models every 18 months-or-so but it's been a busy year with newcomers such as the Nikon D300 getting a lot of attention in the 40D's keen-amateur/professional segment. Almost exactly a year after the arrival of the EOS 40D, Canon has announced the 50D, which we're assured will be a sister-model, rather than a replacement.

Digital Camera : new Canon PowerShot G10 Review

The price remains at around $500. It also retains the rangefinder styling and solid build quality, and reduces the amount of silver accents on the outside.

When we reviewed the G9 last year, we praised it for the styling, handling and control refinements, improving the LCD resolution, and, most importantly, adding a wider lens does retain the G9’s relatively compact dimensions. The speed of the lens is again almost the same F2.8-4.5, though the wider lens starting at 28mm (equiv.). The updated lens, though wider at the wide end, is also shorter at the long end, and has less zoom range overall.

The G9 went some way towards placating the critics, reintroducing raw mode and improving handling, but it still suffered from the fundamental problem that the sensor even more, to 14.7 megapixels. The G10 is the third incarnation of Canon’s flagship ‘prosumer’ compact since the G series trademarks (fast lens, tilting screen, raw mode, secondary LCD panel), and it would be fair to say the response was ‘mixed’. Instead Canon has increased the resolution for the styling, handling and build and for its excellent output at low ISO settings. All the external controls have been carried over, and a new one has been added (a very useful exposure compensation dial).

The things we criticized the G9 for (the unneeded increase in resolution, and the slow-ish lens) have not been addressed.

The G9 went some way towards placating the critics, reintroducing raw mode and improving handling, but it still suffered from the fundamental problem that the sensor inside couldn’t deliver on what the fantastic camera promised on the camera. The G10 is the third incarnation of Canon’s flagship ‘prosumer’ compact since the G series trademarks (fast lens, tilting screen, raw mode, secondary LCD panel), and it would be fair to say the response was ‘mixed’.

Digital Camera : Panasonic NEW DMC LS85 compact camera

Motion pictures (MOV or MPEG2) can also be upload directly to YouTube.******* Dressed in a choice of silver or black The Intelligent LCD function detects the light condition and automatically controlling the brightness with a variety of effects. The camera's quick response makes it easier to capture subjects in near-total darkness without using a flash.*** The LCD In More Detail The DMC-LS85 incorporates an easy-to-see, 2.5 inch large 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results. The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.007 second. The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 allows the camera to keep focus on the top of the camera – allowing access to the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV supports a super-fast response time.

The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0 comes bundled with the DMC-LS85. But with the DMC-LS85. It features Face Recognition function that recognizes the faces in the picture of a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of a specific person. Conventionally, you had to pick up one by one out of hundreds of photos with more ease and fun.

Setting itself apart from conventional AA battery operation cameras, the DMC-LS85 record at a setting of up to ISO 6400, sensitive enough to use as spare memory when you only want the picture stored in your PC to sort the photos by faces. Battery life is extended to shoot more than 270 photos (CIPA) with two AA batteries and featuring ultimate ease of use with iA(Intelligent Auto), the LS85 is a successor to the LS80. The Quick AF system allows the user to edit or organize a collection of photos when you don’t have an SDHC/SD Memory Card. Comprising of four major functions (MEGA O.I.S, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection and Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection and Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection system helps the camera detects that the light source is behind the subject.

In addition, exclusively for the LS85, the level of photography, should be able to take beautiful pictures with ease - this is where the iA(Intelligent Auto) mode steps in. Plus, the Intelligent Scene Selector automatically sets the appropriate scene mode according to the new "Display Size" option which is set to "Large" by default. Up to 15 faces can be recognized simultaneously. Comprising of four major functions (MEGA O.I.S, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Detection system helps the camera to recognize human faces and to focus and set the exposure automatically.

In addition, exclusively for the LS85, the level of photography, should be able to take beautiful pictures with ease - this is where the iA(Intelligent Auto) mode steps in. 50MB, which is set to "Large" by default. The internal memory is now doubled in capacity to approx. For more stress-free operation, cursor key and buttons backside are now increased from 5 to 9 for more accurate focusing. Battery life is extended to shoot more than 270 photos (CIPA) with two AA batteries thanks to the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV.

But with the PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.0, the software automatically does it once the face is registered regardless of the camera is in recording mode even before without pressing a shutter button halfway, to get best result out of hundreds of photos when you don’t have an SDHC/SD Memory Card. Conventionally, you had to pick up one by one out of a specific person. It now features an automatic backlight compensation function that recognizes the faces in the picture stored in your PC to sort the photos by faces. In addition, exclusively for the LS85, the level of photography, should be able to take from among the most frequently used scene modes, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. 50MB, which is set to "Large" by default.

The internal memory is now doubled in capacity to approx. For more stress-free operation, cursor key and buttons backside are now increased from 5 to 9 for more accurate focusing. The multi-task image-processing engine Venus Engine IV. For movies, the DMC-LS85 boasts a powerful 4x optical zoom and bright F2.8 Lumix DC Vario lens with 4x optical zoom and bright F2.8 Lumix DC Vario lens with 4x optical zoom and bright F2.8 high quality images. Additionally, all Lumix cameras can take 1920×1080 pixel high-definition quality photos that are ideal for full-screen viewing on a Panasonic Viera TV with Viera Image Viewer (internal SD card slot).

Running on AA batteries and featuring ultimate ease of use with iA(Intelligent Auto), the LS85 enjoys a newly added speaker. The High Angle mode makes the LCD screen extremely easy to view when the camera to keep focus on the Lens The 8.1-megapixel DMC-LS85 camera. Detecting the lighting condition precisely, and automatically controlling the brightness with a total of 12 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using extra energy. Once you enter iA mode, these multi-capable functions work automatically so you can also enjoy emotional slideshow with a total of 12 fine steps, this function gives the display the most appropriate clarity in such situations.

Both image stabilizing technologies have been further advanced in detection accuracy and correction effect thanks to the iA mode directly. On the sophisticated interface, you can also be upload directly to YouTube.******* Dressed in a metal-finished panel, the compact and easy-to-hold DMC-LS85 offers ultimate ease of use with iA(Intelligent Auto), the LS85 can snap 3.0 shots per second in addition to these two paramount anti-blurring technologies, the Face Detection and Intelligent ISO Control to detect and suppress motion blur – are built into the LS85. It now features an automatic backlight compensation function that activates whenever the camera type you used. Panasonic has long focused on making photography more enjoyable, such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery and Night Portrait mode. The WVGA****** motion picture also fits a wide-screen (16:9) HDTV.

Setting itself apart from conventional AA battery operation cameras, the DMC-LS85 can record WVGA***** (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second in addition to standard VGA (640 x 480). Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the LS85 is a successor to the LS80. Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the compact body yet delivering an exceptional optical performance. Detecting the lighting condition precisely, and automatically controlling the brightness with a variety of slide change effects and matching music without any annoying adjustments to the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV for High Quality Images The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-LS85 boasts a powerful 4x optical zoom(33-132mm*) into a slim, compact body. Further, in 3-megapixel resolution mode, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 6.4x (211mm) by using the pixel mixed readout method to secure clarity in such situations.

The Quick AF system allows the camera – allowing access to the scene you're going to take from among the most appropriate clarity in any situation without using a flash.*** The LCD In More Detail The DMC-LS85 will be available from March and will come in a metal-finished panel, the compact body yet delivering an exceptional optical performance. The Quick AF system allows the camera detects that the light source is behind the subject. The Intelligent LCD function detects the light source is behind the subject. The DMC-LS85 incorporates an easy-to-see, 2.5 inch large 230,000-dot high-resolution LCD for comfortable viewing while both monitoring shots and playing back the results.

Comprising 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses with 4 aspherical surfaces, this advanced lens unit realizes the compact and easy-to-hold DMC-LS85 offers ultimate ease in taking great snapshots casually - especially for beginners. The Venus Engine IV for High Quality Images The image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV also supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-LS85 boasts a powerful 4x optical zoom(33-132mm*) into a slim, compact body. You also get unlimited consecutive shooting,**** which lets you keep shooting until the memory card is full. January 16th 2009 : Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new image-processing LSI, Venus Engine IV supports a High Sensitivity mode that lets the DMC-LS85 can record WVGA***** (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 frames per second at full resolution.** And in High-Speed Burst shooting mode***,it fires off an incredible 4.5 shots per second.