http://www.digitalreview.ca Digitalreview, Latest digital camera reviews and general news relating to digital photography. Digital camera buying guide and more. hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/ http://www.digitalreview.ca/pics/logoxml.jpg digitalreview.ca 2012-04-29T02:24:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-Review.shtml Aimed at active lifestyle photographers, the compact and rugged Panasonic Lumix TS4 serves as an update to the highly acclaimed Lumix TS3 introduced last year. With respect to the design of the Lumix DMC-TS4, Panasonic has adopted the philosophy of “if it is not broken why fix it?”, since all of the major functions and technologies incorporated in the TS4 remain essentially unchanged compared to the TS3. The Panasonic Lumix TS4 compact digital camera offers the same durable body construction as its predecessor by being waterproof up to depths of 12m, dustproof, freezeproof down to -10°C, and shockproof against a drop of up to 2m. Both camera’s also feature built-in GPS, altimeter readings, barometer readings and a compass. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2012-04-19T01:14:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D3200-SLR-Camera.shtml Nikon has today announced the ground breaking enthusiast and professional oriented Nikon D800 FX format full frame digital SLR camera incorporating an impressive 36MP CMOS sensor rivaling medium format output quality. The Nikon D800 serves as an update to the popular Nikon D700. The Nikon D800 functions as an advanced multimedia tool providing for Full 1080p HD video recording with manual control, selectable frame rates and the ability to add an external stereo microphone. Additional headline features of the Nikon D800 professional SLR include; a new enhanced 3D Colour Matrix metering system (III), 51-point 3D autofocus tracking, ISO boost up to 25,600 ISO, dual memory card slots (SD and CF), and features a large 3.2-inch LCD screen with 921K dot resolution and wide viewing angle and anti-reflective coatings. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2012-02-06T12:21:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D800-FX-Format-36-MP-DSLR-Camera.shtml Nikon has today announced the entry level Nikon D3200 DX format SLR camera, an update to the popular Nikon D3100. The Nikon D3200 features a high resolution 24MP CMOS sensor, incorporates new EXPEED 3 image processing based on technology developed for the Nikon flagship D4 SLR, offers an updated 3-inch 921K dot LCD monitor, and provides the ability to record full 1080p HD movies with selectable frame rates up to 30 fps. Additional headline features of the Nikon D3200 SLR camera include; Nikon's 3D Colour Matrix Metering II exposure control, 11-point AF system (same as D3100), built-in flash, up to 4 frames per second continuous shooting, and a useful in camera "Guide Mode" to assist novice users to learn how to get better pictures. Nikon has also announced an optional WU-1a accessory for the Nikon D3200 SLR that will allow you to send images wirelessly to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2012-01-23T02:25:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-AF-S-55-200mm-VR-DX-Zoom-Lens-Review.shtml We have now had the opportunity to review the Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F/4-5.6G IF-ED VR Nikkor zoom lens. The Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm VR is a reasonably priced, compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens, and serves as a complement to the standard Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm VR zoom kit lens, providing a combined range of coverage from 18mm to 200mm focal length (DX format) or 27mm to 300mm in 35mm terms. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2012-01-09T01:32:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-Powershot-G1-X.shtml One of the more exciting new photography products to be announced at this years Consumer Electronics Show (CES) being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the Canon Powershot G1 X prosumer higher end digital compact camera. Designed to appeal to photography enthusiasts looking for the highest image quality in a compact, take anywhere type of camera, the Canon G1 X sets itself apart from the competition by featuring a brand new, large 14.3-megapixel high-sensitivity Canon CMOS sensor, which is approximately only 20% smaller in size compared to the sensors found in Canon's APS-C format digital SLR cameras. The benefit of incorporating a larger sensor is that the camera is able to deliver enhanced dynamic range, an ISO range of up to 12800 and improved light gathering ability to help ensure better image quality in difficult low-light conditions. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2012-01-07T12:32:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-J1-Compared-To-Sony-Nex-C3-Review.shtml Nikon recently released the 10.1 MP Nikon J1 digital camera which is positioned as the current entry level model in the new Nikon 1 mirrorless interchangeable lens compact camera system, and is designed to appeal to family and travel photographers by featuring a very compact form factor, and by offering a wide range of both user friendly automatic options and manual creative control. Compared to Nikon's DX format F mount SLR cameras like the Nikon D3100 and D5100, the Nikon J1 offers a much more compact design by eliminating the optical viewfinder and incorporating a smaller sensor and lens mount. A more direct competitor to the Nikon J1 is the Sony NEX C3 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The Sony NEX C3 mainly differs from the Nikon J1 in that it incorporates a larger APS C type sensor, the same size found in Sony's Alpha SLR camera's like the SLT-A65, and approximately the same size as the one found in the Nikon D3100. We have now published a Nikon J1 versus Sony NEX-C3 Comparison Review to show how these two cameras compare against each other. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-11-27T02:12:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-Review.shtml The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 is the successor to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 from 2010. Panasonic has designed the Lumix DMC-ZS8 to appeal to those who are looking for a versatile and affordable compact camera that offers an extended feature set with long range zoom capabilities. The 14 megapixel Panasonic ZS8 highlight features include; a 16x wide-angle zoom lens (24-384mm equivalent in 35mm terms) with optical image stabilizer, manual exposure control or user friendly Scene modes for point and shoot simplicity, 720p HD movie recording with sound, and a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor. We have now published our Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Review complete with a series of full size sample photos. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-10-31T04:22:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS3--Review.shtml Aimed at active lifestyle photographers, the compact and rugged Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 serves as an update to the popular Lumix DMC-TS2 introduced in 2010. The Panasonic DMC- TS3 sports a new durable body design and better waterproofing up to depths of 12m compared to its predecessor the TS2 (up to 10m). Like the TS2 it is also dustproof, shockproof against a drop of up to 2m, and freezeproof down to -10°C. The Lumix DMC-TS3 adds features such as built-in GPS, altimeter, barometer and a compass. The 12MP CCD-based camera with a 2.7 inch LCD and 28-128mm equiv. lens also features 1080i60 HD movies (from 30p sensor output) and comes with the company's latest 3D photo mode. We have now published our Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 review complete with a series of full size sample photos from this new durable compact camera.... digitalreview.ca 2011-08-24T01:12:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Sony-a65-Interchangeable-Lens-Camera.shtml Sony has announced the Sony SLT-a65 interchangeable lens camera, aimed at aspiring and more advanced photographers. The Sony a65 feaures a newly developed Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with impressive 24 megapixel effective resolution, as well as the world's first XGA OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder, the same features found in the higher end Sony a77 digital SLR (simultaneously announced). The SLT-a65 features translucent mirror technology which replaces a conventional DSLR moving mirror with a fixed translucent mirror, which provides for ultra-fast shooting with speedy, accurate phase detection AF, designed to capture the action as it unfolds. The Sony a65 interchangeable lens camera also offers 1080p HD movie recording capability in the AVCHD format with stereo sound, which can be conveniently activated with a simple push of the dedicated one touch movie recording button.... digitalreview.ca 2011-07-07T03:43:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-AF-S-50mm-1-8-G-Lens-Review.shtml The Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8G is a reasonably priced fast prime lens designed for Nikon digital SLR cameras. When attached to a digital SLR camera with a DX format size sensor, the lens offers approximately a 75mm field of view in full frame 35mm equivalent terms. The Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8G presents itself as a good portrait lens as a result, although it can just as easily be used for other types of applications such as low light and fine art photography.. Check out our review of this lens... digitalreview.ca 2011-06-11T02:31:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-AF-S-18-200mm-VRII-Review.shtml The Nikon AF-S 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR II Nikkor digital SLR zoom lens designed for Nikon DX format SLR cameras, is Nikon's second generation AF-S 18-200mm VR zoom lens. The newer AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II, combines an 11.1X zoom range with enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II) technology to provide DX-format Nikon SLR users with a versatile zoom range in a compact form-factor. Designed as an all in one travel lens solution, the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR II provides a very practical zoom range for most users, suitable for photographing wide-angle landscapes or group shots of people, to zooming in on the action to capture outdoor sports, wildlife, or kids at play. Check out our review of this lens... digitalreview.ca 2011-06-01T12:29:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH25-Review.shtml Introduced earlier this year, the compact 16.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 digital camera serves as an update to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 from 2010. The Panasonic DSC-FH25 features the same sleek design with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and 8x optical zoom as its predecessor, with the most notable update being an increase in sensor resolution from 14MP to 16MP, and the employment of a new AF system that according to Panasonic is approx. 42% faster than the system found in the Lumix DMC-FH20. Check out our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 review to see how it performs. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-05-08T12:15:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-Rebel-T3i-EOS-600D-Compared-to-Nikon-D5100.shtml Nikon recently released the Nikon D5100 SLR, which serves an update to the Nikon D5000. The Nikon D5100 is designed to appeal to both novice and hobby photographers by offering a wide range of both automatic options and extended manual creative control. The Nikon D5100 shares a fairly similar body design to the Nikon D5000, although receives a number of updated features, among them an almost identical 16 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor to the one found in the popular higher end Nikon D7000. Another addition is that the Nikon D5100 now features a larger 3-inch, 921K high resolution side mounted swivel LCD screen, versus the D5000 with a smaller 2.7-inch, and lower resolution (230K) bottom hinged swivel LCD screen. As of today, the 18MP Canon Rebel T3i SLR is the closest competitor to the Nikon D5100. Both cameras feature a very similar feature set and are intended for the same target market including entry level to more advanced enthusiast photographers. We have now had the opportunity to test the Nikon D5100 versus the Canon Rebel T3i, and have put together a detailed comparison to show how these two models stack up against each other. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-04-06T01:04:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-EF-S-55-250mm-IS-Zoom-Lens-Review.shtml The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6G IS telephoto zoom is designed to be the ideal complement to the standard EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II wide-angle zoom lens, the same lens that is sold in a kit with Canon SLR camera's like the new Rebel T3 and Rebel T3i. The compact and lightweight Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS zoom lens provides users with an affordable way to achieve telephoto zoom focal lengths from 88mm to 400mm (35mm equivalent). The telephoto capabilities of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS zoom provides the benefits of longer focal lengths for capturing distant subjects, such as at athletic events, family gatherings and vacations. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS zoom incorporates Canon's Optical Image Stabilization system, which provides up to four stops of correction to help create blur-free images while shooting handheld or in challenging lighting conditions. Check out our review to see how it performs with the new Canon Rebel T3i SLR. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-04-05T01:04:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5100-SLR-First-Look-Review.shtml Nikon has today announced the mid range Nikon D5100 digital SLR camera, an update to the popular Nikon D5000. The Nikon D5100 now fits between the entry level Nikon D3100 and the upper end Nikon D7000 SLR in the Nikon lineup. The D5100 is geared towards being more user-friendly like the D3100 while offering a range of more advanced features like the ones found in the D7000. The Nikon D5100 incorporates a 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, similar to the one found in the D7000, and offers a versatile 3-inch high-resolution 921K dot swivel and tilt LCD screen for shooting stills or capturing movies at unusual angles. The camera also offers an airflow control system and a sensor cleaning system to minimize the effects of potential dust. The D5100 can capture up to 1080p HD movies at 30 frames per second in the AVCHD format (MOV file), and offers a built-in mono microphone, while also providing a connection for an external stereo microphone like the new Nikon ME-1 (optional) that was also announced today. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-04-02T12:38:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-300-HS-Review.shtml The 12 megapixel Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS is the successor to the PowerShot SD1400 IS from 2010. While maintaining the same sleek compact size as its predecessor, the Canon Powershot 300 HS features a number of updates. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers a 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization technology (supports hand-held shooting in low light), provides for the ability to record 1080p HD movies with stereo sound using the dedicated one-touch movie recording button, incorporates the Canon HS System designed to provide advanced low light performance and improve image quality, and features a 2.7-inch LCD monitor combined with user-friendly camera operation. Check out our Canon ELPH 300 HS review to see how it performs. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-03-23T05:18:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-Coolpix-L120-Review.shtml The Nikon Coolpix L120 is the successor to the Nikon Coolpix L110 from 2010. Nikon designed the Coolpix L120 to appeal to those who are looking for an affordable and user-friendly camera with long range zoom capabilities. The 14 megapixel Coolpix L120 offers features that include; a 21x optical zoom lens with a unique side zoom control lever, CCD sensor-shift image stabilization combined with electronic vibration reduction (VR) for steadier handheld shooting, advanced face detection technology, EXPEED C2 image processing, 720p HD movie recording with stereo sound, user-friendly Auto Scene modes, and a large high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor. Check out how the Nikon Coolpix L120 performed in our review. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-03-11T06:24:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Sony-DSC-W570-Review.shtml The recently released 16.1 megapixel Sony Cybershot DSC-W570 compact digital camera serves as an update to the Sony DSC-W370 introduced in 2009. The Sony DSC-W570 features the same sleek design although the key specs have been updated to include; a 16.1 megapixel image sensor, a longer 5x zoom (25mm-125mm coverage in 35mm terms) combined with Sony's optical Steadyshot image stabilizer, and in terms of video recording the camera provides for the ability to capture 720p HD movies with sound. Designed to appeal to those who are looking for a compact take anywhere type of camera that can easily fit in a pocket or purse while offering a range of user friendly features, the Sony DSC-W570 seems like a worthy competitor in the sub $200 price bracket. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-02-20T04:12:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-PowerShot-SD1400-IS-Review.shtml The Canon Powershot SD1400 IS is the successor to the PowerShot SD1200 IS from 2009. Canon designed the SD1400 IS to appeal to those who are looking for an affordable stylish compact camera that offers point-and-shoot simplicity, and that is easy to bring along by fitting easily in a purse or pocket. With features such as a 4x optical zoom lens with built-in optical image stabilizer, advanced face detection technology, DIGIC 4 image processor, and a large 2.7-inch LCD, the Canon SD1400 IS seems to offer good value for the money. We have now had the opportunity to review the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. To see how the camera performed, check out our Canon SD1400 IS sample image gallery, along with the findings and conclusions from our review. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-02-07T12:02:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-Rebel-T3i-EOS-600D.shtml Canon Inc. has today introduced the Canon Rebel T3i (EOS 600D in some countries) digital SLR. As an updated version of the Canon Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) announced last year, the Canon Rebel T3i incorporates the same 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, and the same DIGIC 4 image processor, capturing images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 3.7 fps. Like the Rebel T2i, the new Rebel T3i also features the same 9-point AF system, 63 zone dual metering system, and offers full HD movie recording, with full manual control and external microphone plug-in for sound recording if so desired. Additionally the Canon Rebel T3i features a very similar body design to its predecessor. In terms of what is changed on the Rebel T3i, the main feature difference is that the Rebel T3i now offers a vari-angle articulated LCD monitor, although with similar specs of 3.0-inches with 1,040K dot resolution and providing a wide viewing angle with anti-reflective and smudge resistant coatings like on the Rebel T2i. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-02-07T12:01:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Canon-Rebel-T3-EOS-1100D.shtml Canon Inc. has today introduced the Canon Rebel T3 (EOS 1000D in some countries) entry level family oriented digital SLR. As an updated version of the Canon Rebel XS (EOS 1000D) announced in the summer of 2008, the Canon Rebel T3 incorporates a similar 12.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor. The Canon Rebel T3 receives a number of new features versus the Rebel XS including; a 9-point AF system, 63 zone dual metering, and now offers 720p HD movie recording. Additional new features include updates to make the camera even more user-friendly than its predecessor, with a 'Basic +' mode (like on the higher end EOS 60D) that allows novice users to make adjustments to image settings with ease by following simple guides. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-01-31T12:25:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Sony-Cyber-Shot-HX100V.shtml Sony has announced the Cybershot DSC-HX100V long range zoom digital camera with an impressive feature set. The 16.2 megapixel Sony DSC-HX100V with back-illuminated CMOS sensor sets itself apart from the competition with a 30x optical zoom providing a focal range from 27-810mm in 35mm terms, a large 3-inch high resolution 921,000 dot tiltable LCD display, a GPS tagging feature with compass, and offers full 1080p HD movie recording at 60 frames per second (fps) with stereo sound. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-01-25T02:12:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-55-300mm-AF-S-DX-VR-Nikkor-Zoom-Lens-Review.shtml The Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor telephoto zoom is designed to be the ideal complement to the 18-55mm VR DX-format camera kit lens, such as the one coupled with the Nikon D3100 D-SLR camera, and provides users with an affordable way to achieve telephoto zoom focal lengths from 82.5mm to 450mm (35mm equivalent). The Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm VR II zoom brings the benefits of longer focal lengths when capturing distant subjects, such as at athletic events, family gatherings and summer vacations. We have now had the opportunity to test the Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm VR II telephoto zoom and have published our review of this lens complete with a gallery of sample images. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2011-01-06T04:34:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Olympus-XZ-1.shtml Olympus Corp. has announced the Olympus XZ-1 enthusiast oriented compact camera with an impressive feature set. The 10 megapixel Olympus XZ-1 sets itself apart from the competition with a bright F1.8-2.5 optical zoom providing a focal range from 28-112mm in 35mm terms (4x), a large 3-inch high resolution 614,000 dot OLED display, the option to shoot in the camera's RAW format (as well as JPEG) and the ability to record 720p HD video at 30 fps with stereo sound. See full story... digitalreview.ca 2010-12-08T05:38:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-S8100-versus-Fuji-JZ310-Comparison-Review.shtml If you are in the market for a compact camera with a long range zoom that will fit in a pocket or purse, two options for consideration are the Nikon Coolpix S8100 and the Fujifilm Finepix JZ310 (JZ300 US). The Nikon Coolpix S8100 and the Fuji Finepix JZ310 offer similar top line specifications with 12.1 megapixel resolution, a wide angle 10x optical zoom lens, offer HD movie recording, feature a number of automatic Scene modes for user friendly picture taking, and come supplied with a Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger. The Nikon Coolpix S8100 is however priced at a considerable premium (as much as 60% more based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price) compared to the Fuji JZ310. We have now done a side by side comparison review between the Nikon Coolpix S8100 and the Fuji Finepix JZ310 (JZ300), taking a closer look at what might make the Nikon S8100 command the higher price, and why it may be worth spending more on a premium priced compact camera versus a more budget priced model (although with many similar features) like the Fujifilm JZ310 (JZ300)... digitalreview.ca 2010-11-12T09:31:00+00:00 http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-AFS-DX-35mm-1-8-Lens-Review.shtml The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens is a fast fixed focal length lens designed for use with Nikon DX format SLR cameras. When attached to a Nikon digital SLR camera with a DX size sensor, the lens offers the approximate equivalent of a 50mm field of view in 35mm full frame terms. The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8 G presents itself as a great standard lens, ideally suited for applications such as low light, scenic landscape and fine art photography. Check out our review and the sample image gallery to see how this lens performs...