The Panasonic Lumix G2 is the world’s first ILCC with touch-control shooting with moveable LCD. It ships with an 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Mega O. I. S. kit lens (equivalent to 28-84 in 35mm parlance). At a basic level, the G2 provides what the G1 didn’t – video capability. The camera is available in black, red, and blue. DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITYThe Panasonic Lumix G2 is … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Delight-Canon EOS 1100D
It appears that the EOS 1000D’s reign is coming to an end. The 1100D (also known as Rebel T3 in the USA and EOS Kiss X50 in Japan), is the new arrival from Canon, and like the EOS 1000D, is meant to lure newcomers and beginners into the Canon fold. This segment – the low-end D-SLRs – is most threatened by competition, considering the barrage of lightweight ILCCs that provide … [Read more...]
All For the Image – Ricoh CX5
Ricoh, for long, have held the reputation of resisting the trends of pushing multiple models into the market with trivial upgrades and also the megapixel race. They have instead been producing cameras that could stand the test of time, while not compromising on quality. The CX-series represents the point-and-shoot range from Ricoh, and the new CX5 is a 10-megapixel model … [Read more...]
EYE-Fi Pro X2 Wi-Fi Card
Wireless Transfer from Your Camera!This little-known company, “Eye-Fi” produces a unique set of products. You just plug an Eye-Fi card in your digital camera and take a picture. The picture file is then wirelessly transmitted (no cables are needed) from your camera to your computer! It is of great use in studios and also for teaching photography where you can instantly see … [Read more...]
Canon IXUS 1000HS
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...]
