The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1 is one of the most affordable mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) to date. It was announced in June 2011 alongside the mid-range E-PL3 and flagship E-P3, and like all Olympus PEN cameras, is based on the Micro Four Thirds standard it jointly developed with Panasonic. Unlike previous PEN models which…
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ47 (or FZ48 as it’s known in Europe), is a 12.1 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a 24x stabilised range, Full HD video capabilities and a detailed 3in screen. Launched in July 2011, it replaces the popular Lumix FZ40 (or FZ45 as it was known outside North America). Over recent generations of the FZ-series,…
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Canon’s PowerShot S100 is a pocket-sized camera aimed at enthusiasts who want a compact model which doesn’t compromise on features. Announced in September 2011, it replaces the earlier PowerShot S95 which proved to be one of Canon’s most popular models in the past year. Externally the new S100 resembles its predecessor, but features many more…
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The Nikon COOLPIX S80 is a 14 Megapixel compact with a 3.5 inch OLED touch-screen and a 5x optical zoom lens. A slim tablet-style design with a sliding front panel, it bears a striking resemblance to Sony’s Cyber-shot TX9, except that the front panel slides horizontally, rather than vertically. Launched in September 2010, the COOLPIX…
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The Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G was announced September 2010 as the last prime to complete the updated series of 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm f/1.4 models in Nikon’s line-up. Its focal length is one of the most useful on both DX and FX format bodies. On the former it delivers close to standard 50mm coverage for…
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The Nikon V1 is a compact interchangeable lens camera (ILC) with 10.1 Megapixels, Full HD video, a selection of innovative shooting modes, quick burst modes and what Nikon describes as the world’s fastest AF system to date. The V1, along with the simpler J1, are the first two models in Nikon’s new ‘1’ series, announced…
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The EOS Rebel T3, or 1100D, is Canon’s latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in February 2011, it comes no less than two and a half years after its predecessor, the EOS Rebel XS / 1000D; indeed it’s such a long time in the digital camera industry, especially for Canon, that many wondered if the company…
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In August I was sent the Olympus Pen E-P3 to review for Cameralabs. The camera arrived just as I was about to leave for a holiday in the South of France so, rather than a full review, I thought it would be interesting to use the camera while I was on holiday and report…
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Olympus launched its Pen range of Micro Four Thirds mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) with the E-P1 in 2008. Announced in June 2011 the Pen E-PL3 is the third generation of the range that melds the company’s iconic 60’s design with 21st century digital imaging technology. Nicknamed the ‘Pen Light’ the E-PL3 is a smaller,…
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Announced in September 2010, the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is a 12 Megapixel super-zoom with a stabilized 12x optical zoom and 3in screen. It replaces the PowerShot SX120 IS, which itself replaced the SX110 IS, both highly popular models. As well as a longer zoom range and an additional 2 Megapixels of resolution, the PowerShot…
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