Kodak announces four new cameras Kodak announced four cameras at CES today, though they didn't bother to provide
many details (or product photos, for that matter). Here's what I can tell
you about both of these EasyShare cameras right now -- I'll try to dig up more
info later today:
EasyShare Z980
12 Megapixel CCD
24X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 26 - 624 mm
Optical image stabilization
3-inch LCD display
Includes a removable vertical grip for portrait shooting
Smart Capture auto scene selection (and hopefully manual controls, too)
Hot shoe for external flash
HD movie mode
Ships this Spring for $399
EasyShare M320
9 Megapixel CCD
3X optical zoom lens
2.7" LCD display
PerfectTouch feature removes redeye, brightens shadows, and more, at the
push of a button
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2009! I wanted to mention a couple of changes I'll be making to the site in the upcoming months:
The first is the addition of a DCRP Editors' Choice Award, for cameras that truly stand out. This award will not be passed out like candy on Halloween: only a select few cameras will receive it each year. Of the cameras on the Recent Reviews list, only the Nikon D90 and D700 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 would have been in the running for the award. I won't be going back and giving anything from last year an award -- this is all going forward.
Cameras that earn the Editors' Choice logo will be highlighted in the Reviews & Info Database and the Buyers Guide. The Editors' Choice graphic will be made available to the camera manufacturers free of charge, should they want to use it.
Second, I'm going to change the order in which I review cameras a bit. Typically, I review cameras in the order in which they arrive, with some exceptions. In 2009 I will continue doing what I started this holiday season: reviewing the cameras that are the most requested by our readers, based on page views in our camera database and requests in this forum thread. I may not always be possible to get every camera that people request, but I'll do the best that I can.
Finally, the links page is getting a much-needed update. It became out of date and loaded with spam websites (which, thankfully, never made it onto the public pages). I have cleaned up the page and will add links that are relevant to our readers. If you have feedback on what should or should not be on our links page, please visit this forum thread.
That's all for now. 2008 was a tough year for this site, and with the economy the way it is, 2009 isn't looking much better. Thank you for your continuing support!
This is the last review for 2008 -- I'll be taking a little time off to spend with my family and generally decompress before the camera announcements start again in early January. Thanks for your support, and especially your patience. Happy holidays, and happy new year!
{ Wednesday, December 17, 2008 }
Pentax announces limited edition white K2000 Pentax introduced a limited edition white version of their K2000 digital SLR yesterday. This camera has the exact same specs as the black K2000 (detailed here), except now it comes in what some are calling "Stormtrooper white". The camera will be bundled with a pair of lenses -- the F3.5-5.6, 18 - 55 mm and F4.0-5.6, 50 - 200 mm models, to be exact -- which will also have the special black and white styling. The kit will ship in February "on a very limited basis" for a price to be announced.
Panasonic updates DMC-G1, DMC-LX3 firmware Panasonic has updated the firmware for their Lumix DMC-G1 and DMC-LX3 cameras.
Changes
for the G1 include improved exposure, white balance, and flash accuracy,
better noise reduction at high sensitivities, color adjustment for the LCD/EVF,
and more.
The update
for the DMC-LX3 improves autofocus and white balance performance,
and updates compatibility for the DMW-FL220 external flash.
{ Thursday, December 11, 2008 }
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS reviewed I have posted my review of the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. If a 12X or even 15X zoom just isn't enough for you, then click that link to find out how Canon's new 20X super zoom camera performs!
{ Tuesday, December 9, 2008 }
PowerShot SX10 gallery posted I've posted the photo
gallery for the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS. The review will
follow in the next two days.
{ Friday, December 5, 2008 }
Happy belated anniversary to the DCRP I was so busy eating turkey last week that I forgot to mention that it was the 11th anniversary of this website! Thanks to everyone for your continuing support!
{ Tuesday, December 2, 2008 }
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS reviewed I've posted my review of the Canon PowerShot A2000 IS, an entry-level camera
with a 6X zoom lens, image stabilization, and a 3-inch LCD.
With only a few weeks
left before Christmas, I'm going to continue reviewing the cameras that our
readers are most interested in. Up next: the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS.
