Think Camera - 8/31/2006 - reviews the 10.1 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 and here’s the verdict - “I had the Casio EX-Z1000 on test at the same time as a number of other cameras. I have shot far more pictures with the Casio than with any of the other cameras because it’s tiny enough to slip into a pocket and I knew that I could rely on it for quality pictures. If I was looking for a sleek compact that got me great results and had plenty of pixels then I would almost certainly buy the Z1000. However, I still think 10MP may be a step too far for many users. If you want a great looking compact, routinely crop your pictures (or use digital zoom) and are happy paying a premium for larger file sizes then it’s unlikely you will do better than the EX-Z1000. Personally, I’d shop hard and get a bargain on the Z600 while it’s still around.”
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DCResource - 8/31/2006 - has reviewed the 6.1 megapixel Pentax K110D and write - “With a street price of a little over $600 (with the kit lens), the Pentax K100D is quite a bargain. It doesn’t have the resolution of most of the competition, but it offers solid build quality, great photo quality, and image stabilization for not much money. If you’ve got a Pentax lens collection this camera is a no-brainer, and if you’re buying your first D-SLR then it’s also worth a look. The only people to whom I’d say “stay away!” would be those who take a lot of fast action shots, as the buffer memory fills up way too quickly.”
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CNET - 8/31/2006 - has reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D80 and rate it 8 out 10 - “With the D80, Nikon has proven that it is very much still pushing ahead strongly. With 10.2 megapixels, lightning-fast performance, high-quality images with very low noise, and a heaping pile of convenience features, Nikon’s D80 will not disappoint. We’re just eager to see how it stacks up to Canon’s Rebel XTi, which is due to hit stores just weeks from now. But, if you already own some Nikon lenses and have been waiting for an affordable 10.2-megapixel dSLR, this one is a sure winner.”
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Think Camera - 8/31/2006 - has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS and rate it 8 out of 10. They continue to write - “There are similarly-priced digital SLRS that have better performance; pay more and you’ll get better image quality too. But they’ll be bigger and more complicated. The combination of the excellent zoom, good image stabilisation and wide range of features and settings make the PowerShot S3 IS a flexible camera in a surprisingly compact package. That makes it more disappointing that there’s no RAW option (although you can create a custom colour mode).”
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Photography Blog - 8/31/2006 - has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare P712 and they write - “The Kodak Easyshare P712 is one of a handful of compact digital cameras with a 12x zoom lens, offering a versatile focal range of 36-432mm that will satisfy most photographers. The ability to zoom from 36mm up to 432mm and still get sharp results thanks to the image stabilization system is a revelation if you’re used to a camera with a smaller zoom. Everything from mild wide-angle scenics to distant close-ups is possible, all from a camera that you can fit into a small camera bag, and there isn’t too much distortion at either end of the zoom range. The Kodak P712 will feel instantly familiar to anyone who has used an SLR before, with a full range of automatic and manual exposure controls available, although its “distinctive” looks may put some people off. It’s also a very customisable camera which you can configure to meet your own specific needs, and has a wealth of still and video shooting options.”
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Ken Rockwell has a great article on the proper care and feeding of the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200. Actually in Ken’s own words - “This user’s guide will teach you to be an expert on the Nikon D200’s controls and menus. It also includes a lot of tips, tricks, and the settings I prefer to […]
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Pocket-lint - 8/31/2006 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Samsung NV10 and rates it 5 out of 10. They continue to write - “Manufactures are keen to point out 10 megapixels will give you “plenty of creativity when it comes to cropping”. However so far we’ve yet to see a compact digital camera with 10 megapixels that produces good results without any noise and the Samsung NV10 isn’t the one to break the mould.
Nice looking, this camera falls down when it comes to taking pictures and for that reason we can’t recommend it.”
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Luminous Landscape - 8/31/2006 - has a new review of the 22 Megapixel Mamiya ZD done by EfraÃn GarcÃa and Rubén Osuna and they write: “We think medium format cameras offer better image quality, but at a price. These cameras are more difficult to handle. Each professional or aficionado should evaluate his needs. The market seems to think that alternative systems based on the 35mm format are more convenient: wider arrays of diverse, faster and stabilized lenses, good performance at high ISOs, not so much lower resolution and more versatility (one mount for many different tools). Mamiya has successfully resolved several drawbacks of medium format digital: relative price (to some extent) and size. The ZD seems to be usable for handheld fast operation, due to its form and size, but this is not exactly true. The unique selling point of medium format cameras is superb image quality at low ISOs, in the studio or in location, with tripod mounted cameras. Mamiya has carefully preserved these typical advantages of the medium format cameras. Whether this will be enough for Mamiya and the medium format market in the long run, we cannot know it. Time will tell.”
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