Digital Camera Review

The flagship Sony A900 DSLR features a 35mm full frame 24.6 mega pixel Exmor CMOS image sensor, as well as Steady Shot INSIDE, the world?s first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full frame DSLR, and Dual BIONZ imaging processors that deliver continuous shooting up to 5 fps with superb image quality and ultra-low noise. The A900 also offers a large, ultra bright glass pentaprism viewfinder with 100% coverage, an Intelligent Preview function that lets you see the effects of manual adjustments on an image before you take the shot, and best-in-class viewing with a 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD photo-quality (921K pixels) display and HDMI output with Photo TV HD compatibility.  Click here for more info!

35mm full frame 24.6MP Exmor™ CMOS image sensor
The A900 features a 35mm full frame Exmor™ CMOS image sensor that is approximately 2.35x larger than the APS-C sized sensors found in many DSLR cameras. The result is a larger capture area, improved wide angle performance, and tighter depth of field control. In addition, its 24.6MP resolution maximizes the resolving power of your existing lenses and delivers sharper, higher contrast photos.  Click here for more info!

Steady Shot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization
Building on years of expertise, Sony has developed the world’s first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full frame DSLR. The Steady Shot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilizer actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake without sacrificing image quality. The compensation effect is equal to as many as four shutter speed steps, giving you more creative freedom when shooting in low light. And, because it is integrated into the camera body, Steady Shot INSIDE technology works with all compatible a (alpha) system lenses.  Click here for more info!

Dual BIONZ™ processors for up to fast 5fps performance
The A900 harnesses the power of Dual BIONZ™ image processing engines to deliver true-to-life images with ultra-low noise and continuous shooting at up to 5 fps.  Click here for more info!

Ultra bright, 100% coverage glass pentaprism viewfinder
A large, ultra bright glass pentaprism viewfinder provides you with amazing clarity and high optical performance for tighter focus control. In addition, it offers viewfinder magnification of 0.74x, allowing you to see an image nearer to its actual size, as well as 100% field coverage for detailed framing work.  Click here for more info!

Intelligent Preview Function
The Intelligent Preview function allows you to see the effects of manual adjustments to exposure value, shutter speed, aperture, Dynamic Range Optimizer and White Balance before you take the shot, so you can determine the optimum settings before you take the shot, instead of losing time to trial-and-error.  Click here for more info!

3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD™ (921K pixels)
Review your images in stunning detail on the 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921k pixels). With photo-quality resolution of 270ppi(pixels per inch), you can identify any necessary focus or exposure corrections at the time of capture, rather than discovering them when you transfer your images to your PC.  Click here for more info!

Photo TV HD viewing w/ HDMI™ output
The A900 provides direct HDMI™ output to your BRAVIA® HDTV and other compatible HDTV screens, so you can view and share photos in breathtaking clarity and detail. Additionally, PhotoTV HD capable BRAVIA® HDTVs will automatically optimize display settings, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to.  Click here for more info!

Features included:

• 35mm full frame 24.6MP Exmor™ CMOS image sensor
• SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization
• Dual BIONZ™ processors for up to fast 5fps performance
• Ultra bright, 100% coverage glass pentaprism viewfinder
• Intelligent Preview Function
• 3.0″ Xtra Fine LCD™ (921K pixels
• PhotoTV HD viewing w/ HDMI™ output
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The LUMIX G1 is as easy to use as a compact digital camera, with the stunning photo quality of a digital SLR camera. It’s a new-generation digital interchangeable lens camera that does away with the mirror box and complies with the new Micro Four Thirds System standard. In short, the G1 writes an entirely new chapter in the evolution of the digital interchangeable lens camera.  Click here for more info!

3.0-inch free-angle LCD
The large 3.0-inch LCD rotates 180 horizontally and 270 vertically, making it easy for you to capture dynamic shots from extreme angles without getting into an awkward position. And when the lighting around you changes, the LCD backlighting level automatically changes too, so you get comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes viewing at all times.  Click here for more info!

1920 x 1080-pixel HD (high-definition) photo recording
The G1 shoots wide-screen, 16:9, and full-HD images. These images are simply breathtaking when displayed on an HDTV, which handles about four times the data of a standard-definition TV. Enjoy a whole new style of HDTV viewing with family and friends.  Click here for more info!

Full-time Live View
Full-time Live View shows you before you shoot how the settings change the photo. The G1′s Full-time Live View is revolutionary. It lets you see in the LCD how adjusting the exposure, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the photo. This kind of super-easy live view shooting has never before been possible with a conventional digital SLR camera.  Click here for more info!

Micro Four Thirds System standard
Micro Four Thirds: The open standard that led to the mirror-less body. The G1 adopts the Micro Four Thirds System standard, developed as an extended version of the Four Thirds System standard for digital camera systems. Using this standard, and developing a camera body that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, we managed to reduce the lens mount diameter by about 6 mm (compared with the conventional Four Thirds camera) and shorten the flange-back distance* by about half. The result is a digital interchangeable lens camera that’s both extremely compact and highly mobile.  Click here for more info!

IA Mode
IA Mode automatically adjusts settings to fit the shooting condition. If you’ve hesitated to buy a digital SLR camera because you think they’re hard to use, your wait is over. Intelligent Auto mode activates 6 detection and compensation functions that work automatically, leaving you free to just aim and shoot.  Click here for more info!

Features included:

• 3.0-inch free-angle LCD
• 1920 x 1080-pixel HD (high-definition) photo recording
• Full-time Live View
• Micro Four Thirds System standard
• IA Mode
• Shake detection (MEGA O.I.S) – Helps prevent blurring when the camera shakes
• Motion detection (Intelligent ISO Control) – Helps prevent blur caused by subject motion
• Light detection (Intelligent Exposure) – Adjusts the brightness of dark areas in the image
• Advanced Face (Detection Face Detection AF/AE) – Helps deliver clear portraits
• Scene detection (Intelligent Scene Selector) – Selects the optimal scene mode for the situation
• Subject detection (AF Tracking) – AF Tracking follows moving subjects and adjusts accordingly
• My Color mode – color control
• Film mode – To capture photos with a special mood or expressiveness
• HD output-ready for the HDTV age
• Standard Accessories: Battery Charger/AC Adapter, Battery Pack, Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM
• Dimensions(WxHxD): 3.29” x 4.88” x 1.78”
• Weight: .85 LBS
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Speed is a key element in digital SLR photography and the E-3 comes ready to perform. It provides fast start-up and wake-up times, a snappy continuous shooting speed, high-precision shutter control, and unparalleled high-speed autofocus performance. From the first time you start it up, to your final shot of the day, the speed of the Olympus E-3 can freeze fast-moving moments in time and deliver amazing results.  Click here for more info!

World’s fastest autofocus
Experience the World’s Fastest Auto Focus* with the Olympus exclusive 11-point biaxial auto focus system coupled with the new (SWD) Supersonic Wave Drive™ lenses. It provides exacting auto focus precision at exceptional speeds.  Click here for more info!

Five frames per second
Continuous shooting, up to five frames per second, means you can capture fast-moving moments in time and get amazing results. The UDMA CompactFlash compatibility enhances capture speeds for the ultimate in shooting performance. 1/8000-second high-speed, high-precision shutter enables you to freeze even the fastest subjects. Or, set shutter speeds as long as 60 seconds in Manual or Automatic settings.  Click here for more info!

Effectively reduce blur
Effectively reduce blur with Olympus’ exclusive Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) in-body Image Stabilization System. Get up to a five step EV stabilization effect with all Zuiko Digital Lenses, and all Four Thirds Format Lenses.  Click here for more info!

The best in image quality
The Olympus exclusive TruePic™ III digital image processing system produces superior image quality and shadow detail. A newly developed high-performance 10.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor provides the high resolution you need to accurately reproduce subject details with rich tones and natural colors as well as lower power consumption. Increased reading speed supports 5 fps continuous shooting.  Click here for more info!

Live View
Live View shooting provides the next generation of composition control in digital SLR photography. The E-3′s Live Simulation allows you to check exposure, white balance and composition -in real time, while you compose – with the integrated Live View technology. The 2.5-inch dual-axis, free-angle swivel Live View monitor provides a 100% accurate representation of your shooting scene. Additionally, the E-3′s HyperCrystal™ wide-angle display, with 360-degree articulation, makes composition and image viewing possible at any angle. The 100% accurate high eye point optical viewfinder, delivers the precise compositional accuracy demanded by the most discriminating photographer. When shooting with the E-3, what you see is what you get.  Click here for more info!

Proven durability
Durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles. The pro-level shutter ensures reliability, even at five frames per second, thanks to a durable shutter mechanism tested to 150,000 cycles, making the E-3 the camera of choice for photographers who demand durability from their equipment. The E-3′s proven Dust Reduction System, with the Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) self-cleaning ultrasonic sensor unit, eliminates dust particles on the sensor by silently vibrating an amazing 30,000 times per second, ensuring spot-free images. A Rugged magnesium-alloy construction coupled with advanced splash and dust protection, make the E-3 the perfect choice for photographers who demand the most from their equipment, in any situation. Click here for more info!

*When coupled with three new Zuiko Digital Supersonic Wave Drive™ Lenses (SWD), like the ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 (24-120mm equivalent), the E-3 offers unmatched AF speeds, and the fastest AF speed in the world with that lens. The autofocus speed of the Zuiko Digital 12-60mm (24-120mm) f2.8-4.0 SWD lens, combined with the E-3, was measured during in-house testing by Olympus and is based on similar available lenses for digital SLR cameras as of October 17, 2007. Click here for more info!

Product Details

• Product type: Single-lens reflex Live View digital camera with interchangeable lens system
• Memory: CompactFlash Type I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual-Slot)
• Lens: mount Four Thirds Mount
• Image Pickup Unit Product type: High-speed Live MOS Sensor
• Effective pixels: 10.1 million pixels
• Total pixels: Approx. 11.8 million pixels
• Aspect ratio: 1.33 (4:3)
• Image sensor size: 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V) / 0.68 in. (H) x .512 in. (V)
• Filter array: Primary color filter (RGB)
• LPF: Fixed type
• IR: cut filter Hybrid type
• Dust reduction: Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
• Recording: Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
• File format RAW (12-bit), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
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The Olympus E-520kit delivers brilliant results thanks to advanced technologies that produce clear, sharp images. The E-520′ss industry-leading Image Stabilization technology, which is built into the camera body, compensates for movement so you can capture blur-free shots with any lens — even at slow shutter speeds. Auto focus Live View brings subjects into sharp focus; it is the perfect tool for macro, portrait or even landscape shooting. This camera was built to produce amazing results for photo hobbyists and serious digital photographers alike.  Click here for more info!

Face Detection
Face detection technology targets and locks on up to eight faces to ensure accurate focus for crystal clear, amazing portraits.  Click here for more info!

5 metering modes
5 metering modes including the new 49-point ESP meter for shooting in any lighting situation.  Click here for more info!

Sensor-Shift technology
Sensor-Shift technology eliminates camera shake.  Click here for more info!

Truepic III processor
Truepic III processor provides brilliantly clear images with accurate skin tones. Click here for more info!

10mp Live-View Mos Imager
10mp Live-View mos imager provides professional quality image resolution and lower noise. Click here for more info!

Features included:

• Face Detection
• 5 Metering Modes
• Sensor-shift technology
• Truepic III processor
• 10mp Live-View Mos Imager
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Fusing 12.3-megapixel image quality and a cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode, the Nikon D90 exceeds the demands of passionate photographers. Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image Processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured. Combined with fast 0.15ms power-up and split-second 65ms shooting lag, dramatic action and decisive moments are captured easily. Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable Lens quality and versatility.  Click here for more info!

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
Coupled with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing technologies and NIKKOR optics, breathtaking image fidelity is assured.  Click here for more info!

D-Movie Mode–Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
Record cinematic-quality movie clips at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.  Click here for more info!

Low noise ISO sensitivity from 200 to 3200
High signal-to-noise components and design deliver exceptional performance, even at high ISO setting.  Click here for more info!

Built-in image sensor cleaning
Effective 4-frequency, ultrasonic sensor cleaning frees image degrading dust particles from the sensor’s optical low pass filter.  Click here for more info!

11-point AF system with Face Priority
Consistently fast and accurate auto focus, reinforced by the Nikon Scene Recognition System, delivers razor sharpness in a wide variety of conditions.  Click here for more info!

One-button Live View
Easy to use Live View activates access to 3 contrast detection focus modes including Face Priority AF.  Click here for more info!

Features Included:

• 12.3 Megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
• D-Movie Mode
• Built-in image sensor cleaning
• 11-point AF system with Face Priority
• One-button Live View
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