A Camera Review

At a price that’s lower by $1000, the 7D holds its own nicely against the 5D Mark II, providing similar video results with more shooting flexibility (with an added 24fps mode at 1080p), a much faster burst rate when shooting stills, and wider dynamic range. Of course, the full-frame 5D Mark II delivers optimal wide-angle lens capability, while the 7D has the usual APS-C format 1.6x crop factor. And while both cameras are solidly built, the 5D Mark II delivers pro-level ruggedness. For many users, though, the 100% viewfinder coverage, built-in flash (with wireless flash control built in) and lower price will make the 7D a better bet.
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Casio’s new Exilim EX-FH100 features some groundbreaking features that will allow you to capture images and videos in ways that other digicams cannot. The FH100 features a 10-Megapixel back illuminated CMOS imaging sensor, 10x wide optical zoom lens, dedicated video record button, 720p HD movies, video frame rates of up to 1000fps, image capture of up to 40fps for 40 images at 9-megapixels, RAW capture and Sensor-Shift image stabilization, which just covers some of the major features. There are also a slew of Best Shot modes, including several that were specifically designed for high speed shooting.
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This is mostly a press release about the forthcoming Canon IXUS 300 HS (also called the SD4000 IS Digital ELPH in North America) but it’s also close to my heart! It would seem that Canon have almost come full circle.. It was 2001 when I first purchased my Canon Ixus 300!

A stylish and powerful premium compact digital camera capable of capturing outstanding stills and High Definition (HD) video. Available in blasted steel silver, matt black, glossy white or high gloss red, the new model offers a supercharged combination of speed, usability and creative control – making it perfect for those who wish to make a statement with the technology they own.
The IXUS 300 HS is the first model to feature Canon’s new HS System, combining a high-sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor with fast DIGIC 4 processing
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