Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Olympus E-410 DSLR camera.

“So it’s a mixed bag. Easy to use, great design, perfect size, nice features, good lens; but sometimes getting a good shot is harder than it should be. I hesitate to recommend the E-410 to the rank amateur, because I think too many of their images will be disappointing, especially indoors or in shadow. I do think it’s a good choice for those who need the smallest camera possible, and don’t mind tinkering with camera settings, and tweaking pictures after.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Olympus E-410 Review

Website: Read our Olympus E-410 Review

DPReview have reviewed the Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera, which has a 10 megapixel sensor, focal factor of 1.33x and an ISO range of 160-2500.

“Thankfully Leica made the great decision not to have an anti-alias filter on the M8, this means that the sensor can capture every last ounce of detail from those ultra sharp lenses, and as long as you’re shooting RAW you’ll be able to see that very clearly in the images.”

Website: DPReview - Leica M8 Review

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the GE G1 digital camera, which features a 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD screen and 7 megapixels.

“The GE G1 sells for a budget-friendly $199, but it isn’t worth it. Pictures in bright light were often overexposed, and it was nearly impossible to see anything on the LCD screen because of the horrible glare. Images in low light were either speckled with noise or infused with unnatural lighting from the flash. The GE G1 is one of the lowest priced digital cameras in the trendy ultra-slim market, but there are cameras that take better pictures for less.”

Website: DigitalCameraInfo - GE G1 Review

We’ve published 25 photos taken with the new Canon Digital IXUS 75 compact digital camera. The 7 megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 75 (also known as the PowerShot SD750) has a metallic finish, 3x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen. Take a look at our Canon Digital IXUS 75 photos, with the full review to follow soon.

Website: Canon Digital IXUS 75 Photos

Canon has released a new firmware update, version 1.1.0, for the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera. This firmware update incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

  * Improves the look of images when played back on the LCD monitor.
  * Fixes a problem in the operation of the dials (Main, Quick Control, Vertical-grip Main).
  * Reduces the tendency to autofocus on the background instead of the main subject when shooting in AI Servo AF under certain conditions.
  * Corrects errors in the Italian and Simplified Chin1.ese menu screens.
  * Fixes a rare phenomenon in which the camera cannot start normally when the battery is inserted. (Version 1.0.9 only)

Website: Canon EOS-1D Mark III Version 1.1.0 Firmware Update

Panasonic have unveiled plans for a 8GB Pro High Speed SD memory card. Offering the fastest Class 6 Speed specification which guarantees minimum data transfer speed of 6MB/s, the Panasonic 8GB SD card will be available in September for $159.99. Panasonic is also planning to introduce a 16GB model later this year.

KammaGamma.com is a new digital photography website which focuses on the image quality of DSLR cameras. “There are many photographers who do not fully understand how their DSLR cameras really work or which RAW software has better image processing algorithms. We aim to change that.” said Max Penson, editor and author of KammaGamma.com.

Best4Reviews.com is a user-friendly online buyers guide covering everything that a consumer can buy. The site offers clear, concise consumer advice on a wide range of innovative products. New members have a chance of winning a Wacom Graphire 4 classic pen tablet during the Best4Reviews launch period.

The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Canon EOS-1D Mark III DSLR camera.

“The Canon EOS 1D Mark III AI Servo AF accuracy problem: When using a telephoto lens on a bright, hot sunny day with an at-least-slightly backlit subject, AI Servo focus accuracy drops to very low. I used a Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens most extensively during testing but also noticed the problem with a Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens when shooting soccer under the same conditions. If you must have higher hit rates in these conditions, you should probably keep a Canon EOS 1D Mark II N in your kit until Canon works out this issue.”

Website: The-Digital-Picture - Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review

PopPhoto have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor.

“The Canon PowerShot S5 IS feels good in the hand, whether shooting with the EVF or using the LCD viewfinder. For long-reach photography, we strongly recommend using the EVF and a two-handed grip to ensure stability, even with Optical Image Stabilization activated. We were able to achieve acceptably sharp images at full telephoto just over three full stops below the reciprocal focal length when shooting in this style—1/50 second on a 435mm lens.”

Website: PopPhoto - Canon S5 IS Review

Website: Read our Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Olympus E-510 DSLR camera, which features a built-in image stabiliser in the camera body. The E510 also has a new image processing engine that offers excellent noise performance and 3fps with a seven image RAW buffer in burst mode.

“Olympus made a concerted effort to keep its costs down on the EVOLT E-510. It nixed the folding LCD that was on the E-330 citing cost as the reason. The manufacturer claimed that its audience wouldn’t pay for a camera that cost more than a thousand dollars. Thus, the Olympus E-510’s retail price hovers at $999 for the two-lens kit. The body alone sells for $799 and the single lens kit sells for $899.”

Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Olympus E-510 Review

Website: Read our Olympus E-510 Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L11 digital camera, which offers 6 megapixels, 2.4 inch LCD screen, 3x zoom lens (37.5-112.5mm), maximum ISO of 800 and a choice of 16 Scene modes.

“The virtue of this well-balanced compact camera is its simplicity. You could hand this to anyone and they’d be able to take pictures, video or record a voice memo. They’d know just how to hold it and which button to press to get a picture. Slide the Mode switch and they could take movies. And show them the Scene mode for a Voice Memo and they’d be able to record their thoughts, too. As a bonus, it offers several key Nikon technologies, including Face-Priority Auto Focus, that are really quite useful. It’s a nice little package, a real camera, at a very affordable price.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix L11 Review

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Sigma SD14 DSLR camera.

“Comparing images shot with the SD14 to the numerous 10-megapixel DSLRs that I’ve tested over the past year or so, the overall level of detail is clearly higher, although not by much. However it is in colour reproduction and dynamic range that the SD14 really shines. Converting the lossless 12-bit RAW images to 16-bit TIFF image files produces results that I would compare favourably to high quality colour transparency film, with a dynamic range of around eight stops, which is significantly higher than most other DSLRs.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Sigma SD14 Review

The new Samsung NV20, Samsung NV15 and Samsung NV8 digital cameras offer 12, 10 and 8 megapixels respectively. All three models include a refined Smart Touch User Interface, up to ISO 3200 and faster Advanced Shake Reduction system. “Quite simply our new NV cameras ensure photographers of all levels can enjoy taking high quality images they can be proud of” said Robert King, Commercial Director, Samsung Cameras UK. The NV20 is priced at £249 / $399, NV15 at £229 / $299 and NV8 at £199 / TBC and will be available from September 2007.

The Samsung i85 is an all-in-one camera, MP3 player and portable media player with a large 3 inch touchscreen LCD. Other features include an 8 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens and Intelligent Face Recognition Technology. The Samsung i85 will retail at £229 / $349 and be available from the end of August 2007.

Nikon have made 40 million Nikkor SLR lenses since their introduction in 1959. In that year the F mount, a 44mm large-diameter bayonet mount, was first employed for the Nikon F SLR camera. There are currently 57 lenses in the Nikkor range.

Website That’s My Monkey has recently undergone a re-design, adding video tutorials and photographer profiles. There’s also a new Wedding & Portrait Workflow Action Pack and Master Sharpener Action Pack.

A new firmware update, version 1.107, is now available for the Leica M8 camera. The following technical optimizations have been incorporated into Firmware version 1.107:

The changes within the firmware version allows Leica Camera an even saver and more efficient production process. Furthermore, by modification of internal procedures, optimisation of the general image reproduction and the functional features of the LEICA M8 has been accomplished.

Website: Leica M8 v1.107 Firmware Update

Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P5000 camera, which offers 10 megapixels, 3.5x zoom lens (36-126mm), Vibration Reduction to combat camera shake, ISO 3200 capability and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.

“Ergonomics are great. The P5000 is well designed, offering a nice comfortable feel in your hands, thanks in part to the large handgrip. The camera controls are well placed and functional, and I especially liked the new command dial. This dial is much like one you would find on a dSLR, and is used to adjust exposure values like aperture and shutter speed, ISO, etc.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review

DPReview have reviewed the new Canon S5 IS ultra-zoom compact camera, which features a 12x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-432mm, optical image stabilizer and 8 megapixel sensor.

“Canon took an already great camera and gave it a better screen, better viewfinder and a flash hot shoe, and made it a bit prettier to boot. They then put inside it a sensor that is noisier than its predecessor, meaning that - for the most part - the resolution increase simply isn’t reflected in the output.”

Website: DPReview - Canon S5 IS Review

Website: Read our Canon PowerShot S5 IS Review