The 10.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35 has one of the widest lenses offered in a pocket-sized point-and-shoot digital camera. The 4x Leica optical zoom is 25mm at the wide end with an f/2.8-5.6 aperture and Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilization. The FX35 also features the 4th generation of Panasonic’s Venus image processing for faster image capture, start-up, and a super-fast frame rate. It’s all packaged in a very compact, attractive metal body with a 2.5-inch LCD.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35 Studio Test Images
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Pros 25mm 4x Leica wide-angle lens Pocket-sized Panasonic’s MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization Intelligent ISO Panasonic Venus IV processing Lots of auto focus options	Cons Image quality is poor from over-processing Auto focus struggles with low-contrast scenes Face detection doesn’t work well Telephoto end is short

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The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is a compact, 12.1-megapixel consumer digital camera with a 35-123mm (equivalent) optically stabilized zoom lens. Along with the usual features like face detection, movie recording, and high ISO capability, the P5100 offers an optical viewfinder and a flash hot shoe. Nikon accessory lenses are also available.

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Nikon Coolpix P5100 Studio Test Images
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Pros Ergonomic design and controls Pocketable size and weight Bright, high resolution LCD screen Strong image quality Usable high ISO capability Realistic color rendition Optical viewfinder Flash hot shoe Spot metering	Cons Auto focus needs bright light No RAW format Card write speed is average Slow shot-to-shot speed No continuous shooting in scene modes Battery life is average-to-short

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The Casio Exilim EX-Z77 is a pocket-sized, point-and-shoot digital camera offering 7.2 megapixels of resolution, a 2.6-inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom lens. Part of Casio’s Exilim series, the EX-Z77 packs a surprising amount of features into a camera the size of a deck of cards. It also features MPEG-4 video recording.

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Casio Exilim EX-Z77 Studio Test Images
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Pros Very small and lightweight — perfect for carrying in a pocket or small purse 7.2-megapixel resolution for excellent prints to 8×10 Extensive menu settings and “Best Shot” exposure modes “Easy Mode” for pure point-and-shoot photography Built-in flash includes a flattering soft flash setting Self-timer includes a 3x option $159 price tag!	Cons LCD quick-review makes photos you’ve just taken look blurry Image quality suffers in poor lighting conditions Battery charger has a long, awkward cord

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Canon EOS Rebel XSi - Much More Than A Beginner Camera

Canon announced their latest entry-level digital SLR, the 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi, at the annual PMA tradeshow this January. Last week, when Adobe released the update for Lightroom 1.4.1 with support for the Canon EOS Rebel XSi, I decided to see if I could buy one. None of the big online camera dealers listed it as available. But my hunch proved right when I got lucky at my local big box electronics store and snatched up their only XSi kit. I have a mountain bike festival coming up in a week and rather than wait for Canon to send me an XSi, I figured I’d just buy one so I could test it at the bike event.

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Latest Waterproof & Shockproof Digital Camera From Olympus

We’ve got the latest Olympus Stylus SW camera in our hot little hands!

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The Nikon D300 is a 12.3 megapixel high-end digital SLR designed to meet the needs of the advanced amateur and professional photographer. Nikon has positioned the D300 as both the class-leading DX body and a smaller companion body to the new D3 full-frame digital SLR. In the tradition of the F-series film camera bodies that made Nikon a household name, the D300 offers all of the features of a professional body at a fantastic price.

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Nikon D300 Studio Test Images
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Pros Class leading image quality Highly innovative and advanced 51-point auto focus system Six frames-per-second continuous shooting; up to eight with MB-D10 battery grip 14-bit RAW modes Best-yet Auto ISO implementation 3D Color Matrix Metering II Renowned Nikon ergonomics, build quality and feel Weather-sealing Crisp 3.0-inch 922,000-dot VGA LCD Live View with two auto focus modes Compatibility with nearly every Nikon lens made in the last 30 years; full metering with manual-focus lenses

Cons 14-bit RAW slows shooting speed to 2.5 fps Grip must be removed to replace camera battery Live view does not display histogram or aperture changes Top status LCD shows only the dynamic mode, not the active focus point Multi-selector does not have dedicated center button Rubber covers on the 10-pin remote and PC sync ports are on the thin side MB-D10 joystick has a different method of operation than multi-selector No locking USB cable attachment for tethered shooting

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The Canon PowerShot TX1 combines some of the best features of still photography and video in one very compact, attractive camera. The TX1 offers a nearly seamless experience for the user who wants to capture both still photos and video without switching between two separate pieces of equipment.
 
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by Photo-John and Renee Lee

Nikon’s entry-level D40x digital SLR is one of the smallest and lightest 10-megapixel DSLRs on the market. The D40x has a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD display with a unique, user-friendly exposure information display and a built-in Help system. It was available as a kit that included an 18-55mm DX Zoom-NIKKOR kit lens. But due to the recent introduction of the Nikon D60, it’s now available as a body only. If you want a kit you’ll have to buy the D60 kit, which comes with the new Vibration Reduction version of the 18-55mm Nikkor kit lens.

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Nikon D40x Studio Test Images
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Pros Compact and light weight Unique Help menu and Shooting Information Display ISO 100-3200 sensitivity range 10-megapixel sensor (3872×2592 pixels) Noise Reduction option Shooting Information Display SD memory card (if you’re stepping up from a compact digital camera)	Cons Difficult to access some functions without using the menu Slow 1/200 second flash sync Only 3 auto focus points SD memory card (if you already have CompactFlash cards)

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