Nikon D60 DSLR Review: Great advanced controls, but not intuitive
The Nikon D60 aims to hook point-and-shoot photography enthusiasts crossing over to the digital SLR dimension with is ergonomics and design, costing more than the D40 and the D40x.
The Good: Good image quality with extra features. Variety of advanced controls.
The Bad: Design feels cramped. Some design aspects not intuitive.
The Bottomline: Inexpensive entry-level digital SLR camera offers advanced features and great image quality. Read more
Share ThisCreative Vado Pocket Video Cam Review: Sleek camcorder; poor video uploaded quality
Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam is a camcorder that a camcorder that improves upon the Flip Ultra in a number of ways but still falls short in a few key areas.
The Good: Sleek and slim design. Low price. Large screen. Rechargeable battery. Easy-to-use software.
The Bad: Poor uploaded video quality. Subpar mic.
The Bottomline: Creative’s Vado improves on its prototype, the Flip Ultra mini camcorder, in a number of ways, including design and price, but its choppy video quality may be too much to overlook. Read more
Share ThisCyberLink PowerDirector 7 Review: Excellent editing tools, great effects
The CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra is an impressive improvement in the quality of the all-around consumer-video-editing application, making it worthy of PCMag Editors’ Choice for consumer video editing.
The Good: Can share title, DVD template, and objects over the Internet. Good capture, trimming tools. Very good corrective effects, performance, multicore CPU utilization. Lots of artistic effects. Can search, input, and use Flickr images.
The Bad: Didn’t recognize a Panasonic AG-HSC1UP AVCHD camcorder.
The Bottomline: Excellent across-the-board functionality and usability, and the best choice in the consumer editing field. Read more
Share ThisPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review: Great optics; Zoom and battery disappoint
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K offers an 18X optical zoom, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and a host of manual controls for a very reasonable price ideal for amateur photographers.
The Good: Excellent 18X optical zoom Leica lens. Burst mode returns clear photos.
The Bad: Zoom disabled in video mode. Battery life is disappointing.
The Bottomline: Decently priced megazoom is a great learning tool for point-and-shoot graduates. Read more
Share ThisCanon Rebel XS DSLR Review: Uses newer Digic III Chip, improved battery life
The new Rebel, which replaces the XTi as the baby of its dSLR line, retains the 10-megapixel CMOS and 2.5-inch LCD, while moving up to the body of the more recent XSi. The new level entry cam from Canon will ship with the image stabilized version of the EF-S 18-55mm lens.
The Good: Retains the 10-megapixel CMOS and 2.5-inch LCD. Uses the newer Digic III processing chip. Camera also adds Live View mode. Improved battery life.
The Bad: Some differences in photo quality, especially at higher ISO sensitivities.
The Bottomline: The new Canon Rebel XS till looks like a signficant threat to its primary competitor, the Nikon D60, which only has three AF points. Read more
Share ThisCanon Rebel XS Reviewed: Threatens the Nikon D60 with its new features
The new Rebel, which replaces the XTi as the baby of its dSLR line, retains the 10-megapixel CMOS and 2.5-inch LCD, while moving up to the body of the more recent XSi. The new level entry cam from Canon will ship with the image stabilized version of the EF-S 18-55mm lens.
The Good: Retains the 10-megapixel CMOS and 2.5-inch LCD. Uses the newer Digic III processing chip. Camera also adds Live View mode. Improved battery life.
The Bad: Some differences in photo quality, especially at higher ISO sensitivities.
The Bottomline: The new Canon Rebel XS till looks like a signficant threat to its primary competitor, the Nikon D60, which only has three AF points. Read more
Share ThisFlip Mino Digital Camcorder Reviewed: Smaller yet edgier Flip
The newest version of Flip’s cheap, portable, super-simple video camera is actually smaller that its predecessors. Weighing in at at only 3.3 ounces, the Flip Mino is a much prettier and cooler version, perfect for the YouTube generation. Read more
Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer Reviewed: Retro goes digital
The Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer largely recreates the archetypical Polaroid experience for the digital photography age. Read more
Olympus E420 DSLR Reviewed: World’s Smallest DSLR
The latest Olympus E-420 is clearly based on the E-410 that was introduced last year, but has undergone some obvious changes when it comes to the inner parts of the camera.
The good: Allows for instant focusing with supported lenses and solid image sensor that delivers images on par with the more expensive Olympus E-3. Read more
Share ThisKodak EasyShare M1033 Reviewed: Good enough for amateurs
Kodak is poised for a comeback with its new EasyShare M1033, a simple camera that boasts a generous feature set. The 10-megapixel M1033 adds style, comes in six colors, and is easy enough for any beginning photographer. It even offers 720p resolution HD video capabilities. Read more
