Samsung unveils new NX series camera system

PMA 2009: Samsung has today officially unveiled its new 'hybrid digital camera' system, in the shape of the NX series. Similar in concept to Micro Four Thirds but using a larger APS-C sensor, this new system is designed to combine the performance and quality of an SLR with the convenience and portability of a point and shoot. By replacing the mirror box and optical viewfinder of an SLR with an electronic viewfinder, the NX series is designed to allow smaller and lighter bodies and lenses. The first model of the NX series will be available in the second half of 2009.

Canon releases PowerShot A2100 IS and A1100 IS

Pre-PMA 2009: Canon has also released two new PowerShot A series compacts: the 12.1 Megapixel PowerShot A1100 IS and PowerShot A2100 IS. The A1100 IS features 4x optical zoom, a 2.5" LCD and an optical viewfinder, while the A2100 comes with 6x optical zoom and a 3.0" LCD with brightness adjustment. Both cameras include the new Smart Auto mode (an improved Easy mode), Motion Detection and Face Detection that can detect up to 35 faces.

Sony Alpha A900 Digital SLR Review

Photography BLOG have reviewed the new 24.6 megapixel full frame Digital SLR the Sony Alpha A900 - it has an optical viewfinder with 100% coverage, SteadyShot INSIDE™, dual BIONZ™ image processor, 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD, and 5fps continuous shooting at full resolution. The camera is available from Amazon. "The Sony A900 is not simply the highest-resolution DSLR out there – it's much more than that. If you've read through the Ease of Use and Image Quality sections of this review, you will know

Just posted! Panasonic G1 review

Just posted! Our in-depth review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, the world's first 'Micro Four Thirds' system camera. Updating the digital SLR (DSLR) for the 21st century, the mirrorless G1 replaces the tried-and-tested optical viewfinder with a new high resolution electronic version and aims to offer the quality and versatility of an SLR combined with the user-friendly ease of use of a compact camera. Does it succeed? Find out in our review after the link. Apologies for the delay on this one; the Christmas holidays, group tests and challenges launch got in the way, but full reviews are back up to speed now.

Sony Alpha A900 Digital SLR Review

Luminous Landscape have published a second opinion review of the new 24.6 megapixel full frame Digital SLR the Sony Alpha A900 - it has an optical viewfinder with 100% coverage, SteadyShot INSIDE™, dual BIONZ™ image processor, 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD, and 5fps continuous shooting at full resolution. The camera is available from Amazon. "I was initially so blown away by the resolution of this camera that little voices of doubt about the comparative value of my medium format gear began whispering

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