The Chic PerformerWith a lineage of ten successful years behind them, Canon has introduced yet another stylish addition to their IXUS series- the IXUS 1000HS. A successor to the IXUS 300HS, the Canon IXUS 1000HS (also known as the SD4500 IS) features a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor and has been tagged as the world’s slimmest superzoom camera. Being the second IXUS to adopt the … [Read more...]

Good for the PriceAnnounced worldwide in February, the 14.1-megapixel Coolpix L120 falls in Nikon’s ‘Life’-series of compact cameras, the main features of which are, fully automatic operation and the use of alkaline batteries. The L120 provides 21x optical zoom, hybrid VR system, and high sensitivity up to ISO 6400.   DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITYThe Nikon Coolpix L120 body is … [Read more...]

A Worthy Successor! The battle for market share in the ILCC market is indeed hotting up!  Although Panasonic had the first mover advantage with its Micro Four Thirds G1, others like Olympus (Micro Four Thirds), Samsung (APS-C) and Sony (APS-C) have also joined the fray. Initially, the ILCC market was divided into two sectors – the D-SLR style Models (like the Lumix G1, G2, … [Read more...]

Life Gets Easier - Canon EOS 600DStarting with a modest 6-megapixel EOS 300D in late 2003, Canon has gone a long way in becoming a market leader in D-SLRs. Their current push is towards higher megapixel models like the EOS 550D, 60D, 7D, 1Ds Mark III, and 5D Mark II. Joining the ranks is the new 18-megapixel APS-C size sensor model, the Canon EOS 600D. Smart Photography … [Read more...]

Announced worldwide in September 2010, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 boasts of a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a 30-300mm equivalent optically stabilized lens. The camera is believed to be a replacement for the S8000, and Nikon has reduced the megapixel count from 14 MP in the S8000 to 12.1 MP in the S8100. If claims are to be believed, the camera is designed for enhanced … [Read more...]