Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GH1 is the second model in the Lumix G range, following the original G1. Announced in March 2009 at the PMA trade show, the GH1 becomes the second camera to be based on the recent Micro Four Thirds standard, and the first to boast HD movie recording, unusually in the choice…
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The Nikon D80 digital SLR is the successor the D70s. Announced in August 2006, it’s positioned between the entry-level D50 and semi-professional D200, squarely targeting photographic enthusiasts or those who simply want a step-up from a budget model. The D80 inherits or tweaks many aspects from both the D50 and D200, along with introducing…
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Canon’s PowerShot SX10 IS is a 10 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a 20x optically-stabilised lens and a 2.5in flip-out screen. Announced in September 2008 alongside the higher-end SX1 IS, it’s the successor to the best-selling PowerShot S5 IS and retains its main body shape, articulated screen, AA battery power and movies with stereo sound, but…
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ7 (or ZS3 as it’s known in North America) is a 10.1 Megapixel compact with a detailed 3in screen, HD video recording and a 12x optically-stabilised zoom. Launched in January 2009, exactly one year after the best-selling Lumix TZ5, the new model further enhances Panasonic’s enormously popular travel-zoom line. The core premise of…
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Canons EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is the company’s new kit lens for up-market bodies, or those wanting to upgrade from the basic EF-S 18-55mm IS to something longer without breaking the bank. Announced in September 2009 alongside the EOS 7D and the up-market EF-S 15-85mm IS USM lens, the new kit zoom features a powerful…
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The Nikon COOLPIX S570 is a 12 Megapixel compact with a 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.7 inch screen. Launched in August 2009, it’s a fairly stylish mid-priced compact with a middle-of-the-road specification. Along with 12 Megapixel stills, the S570 offers four movies modes with the best quality option delivering VGA video (640×480) –…
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The DT 11-18mm is the widest angle Sony zoom for Alpha DSLRs. Offering an equivalent range of 16.5-27mm, it delivers ultra-wide to standard wide-angle coverage and is compatible with both cropped-frame Alpha DSLRs and the earlier Konica Minolta Dynax / Maxxum 5D and 7D bodies. Indeed despite being announced as a new Sony product during…
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The Sony DT 16-80mm (SAL-1680Z) is the first zoom lens for the Alpha DSLR system designed by highly respected optical company Carl Zeiss. It offers a general-purpose 16-80mm range, equivalent to 24-120mm when mounted on an Alpha DSLR, delivering decent wide angle to telephoto capabilities. It is designed for use with cropped-frame bodies like the…
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The Nikon COOLPIX L20 is a 10 Megapixel compact with a 3.6x optical zoom and a 3in LCD screen. It’s aimed at point-and-shoot photographers and priced at the budget end of the compact market – indeed it’s one of the cheapest big-brand cameras you can buy. Announced in February 2009 alongside the 8 Megapixel L19,…
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The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a 12.1 Megapixel compact with a 4x optical zoom, and a 2.5in LCD screen backed up with an optical viewfinder. Launched in February 2009, it replaces the 10 Megapixel A1000 IS and sits in the middle of Canon’s A range of compacts now positioned to appeal to the point-and-shoot…
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