Introducing The Nikon D5000

Nikon has done it again: it’s introduced another easy-to-use digital SLR onto the marketplace called the D5000 that can take fantastic photos with little fuss. Oh, I almost forgot, it shoots high-definition video, too.
In fact, the ability to shoot high-def video is soon going to become a standard offering on digital cameras. Consumers want the [...]

Pentax’s Optio W60: Ultimate Summertime Camera

Last month I wrote about the Olympus Stylus 1050 SW, a sharp looking compact that can take a beating. Now I want to give mention to the Pentax Optio W60, which has one main asset that is bound to interest anyone who loves fun in the summer–it’s a waterproof digital camera.
Yes, the Pentax Optio W60 [...]

Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 Ultra-wide Zoom Lens

If you recently purchased a low to mid-priced DSLR and are looking for a wide-angle digital camera zoom lens, consider the new Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM. This lens is directed at the ultra-wide lens market.
The Sigma F4-5.6 EX DC HSM digital camera zoom lens is available for Nikon, Canon, Sigma, Pentax and Sony [...]

Photographer’s Delight: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

In yet another post about how to have a DSLR-like camera without it being a DSLR, I found the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.
The 10-megapixel SX1 IS is similar to Canon SLR digital cameras in that it uses a CMOS sensor, which allows for full-resolution images. Thus you can shoot photos in either JPEG or RAW [...]

Panasonic’s DMC-G1: Sort of Like A DSLR, But Not Really

Panasonic has been making high-quality digital cameras for several years now. Perhaps the most appealing thing about them was the superb optics provided by the famous German company, Leica.
Most models of Panasonic Lumix digital cameras are point-and-shoot devices that virtually all take very good to excellent photos in daytime conditions, but yield mediocre or horrible [...]

Need A Rugged Camera? Check Out Olympus Stylus 1050 SW

If you are someone who enjoys the outdoors with gusto, or you are athletically inclined, chances are you need gear that will take punishment quite well. That holds true for digital cameras. At some point you’re going to need a reliable, durable camera to take shots with no matter the environmental condition or setting.
Olympus had [...]

Canon G10 Tries To Find Its Place

With the Canon G10, Canon is trying to go after the in-between market–that is, consumers who want the manual controls that a DSLR can provide but in a small-enough package that you can hold snugly in one hand.
Not everyone wants to commit to the bulk and weight of a DSLR despite the fantastic results it [...]

Two Great FujiFilm FinePix Cameras

I want to recommend two digital cameras made by FujiFilm that you should definitely consider if you’re in the market for a new camera. FujiFilm has quite a few models in its Finepix cameras lineup, but the ones that I mention here have both been making some waves.
The FujiFilm FinePix S8100fd is a stylish 10 [...]

Nikon D80 Camera: Still A Great DSLR

Since the Nikon D80 camera first hit store shelves in late September 2006 there have been many advances in the DSLR format, which is ever-gaining in popularity. Some DSLR cameras now include live preview, similar to what you would find on point-and-shoot cameras.
However, even after all this time the Nikon D80 is still very competitive, [...]