Along with the new EOS 7D announced last night, Canon is introducing three new lenses, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM with Hybrid IS Technology, EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. The two zooms are nice additions to Canon’s EF-S lens line, designed for APS-C sensor digital SLRs like the EOS 50D, the T1i/500D, and the new EOS 7D. They offer new flexibility for crop sensor Canon DSLR owners, increasing the zoom range on both the wide and telephoto ends of the spectrum.
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Nikon today introduced a new addition to an existing Nikon DX-format D-SLR system and the ideal counterpart to the D90 Digital SLR camera, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. The new lens is compact, affordable and offers photographers remarkable versatility, a broad focal range and the benefit of Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization technology. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens continues the tradition of NIKKOR precision optics to provide photographers with sharp, high-resolution images. Read the rest of this entry �

TAMRON AF28-300MM Di VC WINS EISA PHOTO AWARD —
EUROPEAN CONSUMER LENS OF THE YEAR 2008-2009

10th EISA Award for Tamron’s Line of Advanced Optics for Consumer
and Professional SLR Cameras

August 15, 2008, Commack, NY - Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO (Model A20), a high power zoom lens with a proprietary built-in advanced VC mechanism, covering 465mm-equivalent angle of view and designed for both APS-C and full-size SLR cameras, has been selected as the winner of the EISA Photo Award ? European Consumer Lens of the Year 2008-2009…
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Tamron AF18-270mm Di II VC Lens Official Press Release

Tamron Announces Second Vibration Compensation (VC) Lens With 15x Zoom Range

Hot on the heels of my review for Tamron’s very first Vibration Compensation (VC) image-stabilized lens (Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Lens Pro Review), Tamron announces they’re working on a second VC lens. This is great news for photographers shooting with Nikon and Canon APS-C sensor digital SLRs. One of the things I said in my review of the Tamron AF28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC lens was that it would be nice to have a shorter, wider version for cameras like the Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D or the Nikon D60. Apparently Tamron’s designers were thinking ahead - because the 15x 18-270mm Di II VC lens is exactly what I was asking for. The 15x zoom will be roughly equivalent to a 28-420mm lens on a 35mm camera. And at 3.8-inches (101mm) it will actually be smaller than Tamron’s 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di or the Canon EF 28-135mm IS lens (see lens size comparison in the Tamron 28-300mm VC lens review). The Vibration Compensation image stabilization worked great on the AF28-300mm VC lens I tested and it’s exciting to see that more VC lenses are already in the works, even if they aren’t yet sure about pricing or when the new lens will be available.
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The Tamron AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Lens:
Tamron’s First Image Stabilized Lens

Street Price: Approximately $600 US

Tamron’s AF28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro lens is a do-it-all superzoom lens with Tamron’s new, proprietary “Vibration Compensation” optical image stabilization system. It’s their first lens to include image stabilization. The Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC lens is compatible with 35mm and digital SLRs and is currently available with Canon and Nikon lens mounts.

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SAMSUNG INTRODUCES THE SLIM SL201
10.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Offers Digital Image Stabilization and Face Detection

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., July 16, 2008 – Samsung extends its range of compact point-and-shoot digital cameras with the introduction of the SL201. While slim, the SL201 features a resolution of 10.2 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a large 2.7-inch intelligent LCD which will automatically brighten or dim based on available lighting.

“The SL201 truly makes it easy for anyone to take great pictures in virtually any situation,” said Tony Sorice Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging at Samsung Electronics America.  “Its slim design allows consumers to take it with them wherever they go.  With the Function Description Guide and a host of automated settings, it’s easier than ever to get the very best images in any environment.”

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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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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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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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Canon PowerShot TX1 Studio Test Images
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CANON’S TRENDSETTING TRIO OF NEW DIGITAL ELPH SUPERMODELS INSPIRE FRESH EXPRESSIONS OF INDIVIDUAL STYLE, VISION & TRUE IMAGING INNOVATION
From Sensuous Flowing Contours, Hot Highlights and Finely Chiseled Lines That Beg to Be Held and Beheld, the Optically Image-Stabilized, 10-Megapixel PowerShot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital ELPH Cameras Raise The Resolution, Beat The Blur, and Quicken The Pulse

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 12, 2008 – Whether capturing spur-of-the moment inspirations or momentous family occasions, Canon U.S.A.’s newest additions to the PowerShot line-up: SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital ELPH cameras continue to provide intelligent, easy-to-use features, resulting in fantastic photos. Integrated Canon technologies such as Motion Detection Technology, Optical Image Stabilization, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, and Canon’s proprietary DIGIC III imaging processor, along with the inherent style of the ELPH line; make them the ideal accessory for capturing a night out on the town or an intimate social gathering.

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The 12-megapixel Canon PowerShot SD950 IS is Canon’s current top-of-the-line point-and-shoot digital camera. It has a 3.7x optical zoom lens with image stabilization and a 2.5-inch LCD display as well as an optical viewfinder. All this is housed in a handsome, pocket-sized titanium body.

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Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Studio Test Images
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Pros Pocket-sized Great image quality for a point-and-shoot digital camera Optical viewfinder Optical image stabilization Excellent battery life Sexy, titanium body	Cons Lens isn’t wide enough No live histogram display No sports scene mode No shutter speed or aperture control A little slow

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Panasonic’s new 7.2-megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ3 point-and-shoot digital camera is heavy on the features with a large 3-inch LCD display and a 10x Leica DC Vario-Elmar optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization. The 10x optical zoom lens puts the TZ3 in the superzoom category and it’s a bit larger than most pocket point-and-shoots. However, in spite of the big zoom, it’s still small enough to fit into your pocket.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Studio Test Images
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Pros 10x 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) optical zoom lens Quiet on / off and zoom operation Large, crisp, 3-inch LCD screen Good user manual Impressive 3 frames-per-second capture rate Minimal shutter-lag	Cons Not really a pocket camera Confusing menus Memory card goes in opposite than you’d think Cheap feeling battery door Too many buttons

Introduction
The most impressive element of the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 digital camera is the 10x 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) Leica zoom lens. At 28mm on the wide end, it actually has a wide-angle aspect, something that isn’t common among compact digital cameras.. No one will be referring to the TZ3 as “cool” or “swanky” - this is a working-persons camera. But it does work well. I appreciated it during a newspaper work trip to Beijing, China where I needed a camera stealthier than the big digital SLR I usually use.

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