PhotoReview has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Olympus Stylus 770 SW (Mju 700 SW) and writes, “Outdoor pictures taken with the test camera were bright and contrasty but indoor shots showed a much better dynamic range, reflecting the camera’s underwater capabilities. Imatest showed reproduction of most hues was accurate, except for slight shifts in orange and red. Saturation was relatively low for a digicam. Resolution was slightly below expectations for a 7-megapixel camera and Imatest showed a severe decline at ISO settings over 800.”

Read our Olympus Stylus 770 SW Review Roundup & View Sample Photos

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DPExpert has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 and writes, “This is a good compact camera that we enjoyed using. Up to ISO 200 it produces fine images. It has selectable aspect ratios and it can take pictures in the right ratio and pixel dimension for widescreen high definition televisions, (16:9 and 1920×1080 pixels) but be warned, what is good for the telly is not necessarily good for printing. Even a high definition TV is a relatively low resolution device.”

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Features Include:

• Eye-level viewfinder
• 2.5″ LCD
• metal body
• Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens

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Imaging Resource has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9100 and writes, “Image quality was a mixed bag, unfortunately. Most of the shots I took were a pleasure to review both on the LCD, and later on the computer. But the S9100 has a tendency to lose highlight detail in shots taken in full sunlight. If you’re shooting in full sun, use Exposure Compensation to protect your highlights. Turn on the live histogram display to see what’s going on. But…

DigitalCameraReview has reviewed the 6.0 megapixel Panasonic DMC-TZ3 and writes, “The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is a welcome improvement from its predecessor, the TZ1. The 10x optical zoom lens provides excellent performance in a compact 7.2 megapixel digital camera. The 3 inch LCD provides a nice big screen for previewing and reviewing your images. Good image quality, good battery performance, and quick operation make this camera a good choice for someone looking for an ultra-zoom camera that doesn’t need manual exposure modes like shutter priority, aperture priority and so on.”

Panasonic DMC-TZ2 Features Include:

• 10x optical zoom
• LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens
• Optical Image Stabilization
• 20 scene modes
• 3.0-inch LCD
• Stainless Steel body

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Well, it seems that way lately. After my last gallery show, it's been hard to get out and take new pictures. I have like 12 rolls in the drawer waiting to be developed. I don't know if it's the weather, the backlog, how much I've been working, or what. I just seem to have run out of steam.

Thankfully the cold has let up a bit, and I'm sure that when we see green and warm temps I'll get back in the groove. This is all an apology for not updating in a while, both here and on Flickr. Anyway...

News
Castle Photo, an old-school camera store in Frandor in Lansing, is hiring part-time help. I'd take the job myself but they want someone to work Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Saturday. Weekdays I can do, but not the weekend. If you're interested, go apply in person. You won't get paid much, but you get a good discount and you're around cameras all day.

Call For Entries
Newaygo County Council for the Arts Statewide Photography Competition

April 25-May 26, 3007

Deadline: April 14, 2007

NCCA Statewide Photography Competition- To exhibit and acknowledge the finest photographers in the state of Michigan and encourage greater growth and achievement in the photographic community. Cash awards, ribbons, and recognition. Exhibit opens...

Last update: Review & Sample Photos @ CameraLabs (added on 17.04.07)

Canon EF-s 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM features Compact and lightweight standard zoom lens specifically for digital SLR’s that accept EF-S lenses, 5x zoom ratio, mage Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed three stops faster, Inner focusing, ring USM and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing, Double-sided, aspherical lens element (GMo) for high image quality at all focal lengths, Optimized lens coating minimising flare and ghosting prone occurring with digital cameras, Minimum focusing distance of 0.35m at all focal lengths, and Circular aperture for beautiful out-of-focus images.

Canon EF-s 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Latest Price

>> REVIEWS (last updated: 17.04.07)

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RegHardware reviews the 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio E30 and writes, “A few nagging problems aside, the Optio E30 is a very good camera for the price tag. Images are as crisp and clear as a budget photographer could want, the viewing screen is large and it’s extremely easy to use right out of the box.”

Pentax Optio E30 Features:

• 2.4-inch LCD
• 3X optical zoom
• 11 MB of built-in memory
• red-eye reduction
• Supports the new SDHC memory cards

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