12.1MP Camera Reviews

Attain new heights of photographic excellence with the EOS-1Ds Mark III. Boasting Canon’s own massive 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, this latest addition to our line of high-quality professional cameras delivers an astounding resolution of 5,616 x 3,744 pixels — large enough for even the most demanding professional and the highest resolution of any full-frame 35mm digital AF-SLR in the world*.
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Pentax Optio I-10

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Pentax’s Optio I-10 is a 12.1-megapixel digital camera that is loaded with features like a 5x wide angle optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD screen, all packed into retro looking frame with classic styling. The I-10 is also equipped with Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection technologies as well as Auto Picture mode, allowing for easy point-and-shoot picture taking. This model comes in either black or white with a MSRP of $249.95.
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Canon PowerShot SD970 Review

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The PowerShot SD970 IS becomes the twelfth Canon compact digital I’ve reviewed for this site, and the previous eleven have established the line as generally providing good image and color quality and overall decent performance.The cameras seem to follow a measured but steady progression of feature upgrades and improvements as technology advances, rather than opting for a dramatic “break the mold” departure from past practices such as Casio’s
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Canon PowerShot D10 Review

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With the introduction of the snazzy little Canon PowerShot D10, Canon finally ventures into the one arena of the digital camera wars where they haven’t gone before. The new D10 is Canon’s first underwater point and shoot, waterproof to 10 meters/33 feet. Canon has long offered underwater housings for their more popular cameras, but those contraptions occasionally leak, cost almost as much as the camera, and they’re bulky and
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Nikon D3S

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When the Nikon D3 was launched in August 2007, it had an immediate impact on the DSLR market, and not only in the professional sector. The D3 was Nikon’s first DSLR with an FX (full frame) CMOS sensor, but its major selling point, in the minds of many photographers at the time, was its unparalleled image quality at high ISO settings. With the D3, photographers could shoot at ISO settings up to 6400 without a significant penalty in noise, and in a pinch, even go up to ISO 25,600 (equivalent) – unheard of at the time. This versatility, coupled with a very capable AF system and rugged,
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

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Panasonic’s innovative Lumix DMC-TS1 is the first waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera on the market to also impliment AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording features. The TS1’s sturdy and rugged engineering means it is the perfect option for active photographers that require the best crossbreed for shooting both portrait and action photos while performing activities outside. The Lumix TS1, with a 12.1-megapixel resolution, sports a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lense, a 4.6x optical zoom and Panasonic’s patented iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, giving this an simple-to-use, yet robust camera that also has innovative imaging capabilities.

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera pursues excellency in both design and function. The Lumix FP8, with 12.1 megapixels, features a high-quality 28mm wide-angle, 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics–encased in a futuristic-looking stylish body.

In addition to its unique design, the FP8 also features advanced functions including high-speed Auto Focus (AF) and Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA) suite of technologies. With a fast AF, combined with a high-speed start-up of only 0.95 seconds, the FP8’s fast response catches even the most fleeting shots. Panasonic’s iA, a popular feature on Lumix cameras, now includes POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) which features double the repression power compared to the previous image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S. The hand-shake generated when pressing the shutter button, or when shooting at night with a slow shutter speed, is significantly minimized by the improved POWER O.I.S. to help reduce blurry photos.

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