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Nikon D90 test photos

Dennis Hissink
Photokina report
Monday 1st, September 2008
Posted by: Dennis Hissink

As far as we can see, the first test samples offer high image quality. High ISO can be used with excellent results, through which Nikon continues its success that started with the introduction of the Nikon D3 and D300, and the Nikon D700 soon after. The user-friendliness for the Nikon user is superb as always and everything looks very familiar. These test photos have been taken with a full production model, meaning that this model is equivalent to the model that will be available to the consumer in September. The location of the pictures is the Amsterdam Zoo, called Artis, in the Netherlands.

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Canon SX10 IS review

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 26th, December 2008

The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Megazoom camera is the successor to the PowerShot S5 IS. When it comes to appearance, the Canon SX10 IS looks a lot like its predecessor, but if you thought its size would have decreased somewhat, you’re wrong; the camera has even slightly grown. However; you do get something in return. The 12x optical zoom lens has been replaced by a 20x version, which keeps Canon nicely in pace with its rivals. Thankfully, Canon’s image stabilization system supports the zoom lens in order to be able to work with it. Moreover, the resolution has increased from 8 to 10 Megapixels. And although we did not list an increase on our priority list, the image sensor has been enlarged too. A nice bit of compensation.

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Panasonic DMC-FX150 review

Posted by: Mark Peters Thursday 18th, December 2008

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX150 does not mind a few extra Megapixels. No less than 14.7 Megapixels have been crammed onto the 1/1.72 inch image sensor. We don't even find a resolution this high standard on most digital SLR cameras, exceptional! However, the question arises: what do we do with an amount this high? Is it really necessary to equip a compact camera with a resolution this high, or did marketing play a big role in this? Yet, the fact still stands that the Panasonic LUMIX FX150 was introduced last summer, and that it was exactly this high resolution that distinguishes the camera from other LUMIX introductions.

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Sony A350 underwater housing review

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 11th, December 2008

The Sony A350, put in the market by Sony, is a digital reflex camera for the advanced photographer. Professionals will probably find the speed of 2.5 frames per second too slow. However, underwater photography does not require extreme speed since you nearly always make use of flashes and you also have to wait for the flash batteries to recharge before the next shot is enabled. Sony uses Carl Zeiss lenses for the Sony A350. The Sony Alpha SLR camera is light with its 582 grams, as well as compact and has a pleasant hand-fit. The CCD sensor offers 14.2 effective megapixels.

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Panasonic FZ28 review

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Monday 24th, November 2008

When it comes to the design of the Panasonic LUMIX FZ28, it is almost similar to that of its predecessor. Obviously, there is no need or drive to change this design. Also, the dimensions and weight of both cameras are alike, or nearly alike. Even the locations of the buttons have remained untouched. New is the play/record button on the back of the Panasonic lumix FZ28. A nice addition, although generally known already. If you have read the Panasonic FZ18 review, you will recognize a lot as you read on now.

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Nikon D90 review

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Saturday 22nd, November 2008

A DSLR like the Nikon D90 offers a lot, or rather; a heck of a lot of possibilities for the amateur photographer. And the whole secret is to offer all these possibilities in a user-friendly way, since the user should not be overwhelmed. In practice, it turned out we did not have to worry about it. It's not without reason that the well-known green AUTO mode is found on the command dial. If one chooses to use it, no thoughts have to be made about any camera setting whatsoever.

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Introductions, pre-productions, innovations and many other bits of digital camera news,; in other words, the Photokina 2008, is the moment for manufacturers. Two years ago, at the Photokina 2006, the digital SLR camera started to gain market share. Two years later, the digital SLR is the driver of the imaging industry. New systems like Micro Four Thirds System, will bring new camera concepts, perhaps even revolutionary, and open a new market for a new kind of consumer. Innovations like this and the continuous developments in image quality, speed and even pixel quality, bring digital SLR photography to a high level. The digital camera, compact or DSLR, is at an important stage of its evolution. Will it remain strong as before, and will it keep photography as highly interesting as before? Time will tell, but at Photokina you will be able to hear it yourself or read it in this daily updated Photokina show report!

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