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Nikon Announces D40X 10.2 Megapixel dSLR
Nikon has released a new 10.2 megapixel digital SLR. The D40X is the replacement for the D40 and is essentially the same camera with a few enhancements. If your a Nikon advocate and looking to take the plunge into the dSLR world without forking out a fortune, this looks like a decent place to start.
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Full press release from Nikon after the jump with complete details on the new model.
Olympus Unveils Two New E-Series Digital SLRs
Olympus announced today two new E-Series cameras for the photo hobbyists. The EVOLT E-510 (available in July) and the E-410 (available in June). Both cameras sport anti-dust Supersonic Wave Filtering to dustless high quality photos. Both cameras are 10 mega-pixels with image stablization and live preview. Specs for each camera are after the jump, thanks to Ubergizmo for detailing them.
I have an E-500 and I love it but there are a few things that could definitely be improved, the first of which is noise. According to the specs Olympus is using a TruePic III Image Processor which reduces noise by one step at higher ISO settings. This is good, but the actual results will be key. They’ve also introduced a Full Time Live LCD which allows you to use either the LCD or view finder to frame a picture. This is one feature I do miss from the point and shoot cameras.
I’m not sure yet if I’ll spring for the camera right away, but I’ll definitely get my hands on one to test out and we’ll review. If someone from Olympus wants to “hook me up” feel free to contact me.
There is no word yet on actual prices but Amazon.com has the E-510
Olympus Evolt E500 Review (5 stars)
I bought this camera a few months ago, having decided to step into the world of digital SLR’s. After a bit of research I settled on the Olympus Evolt E500 for a couple of reasons. First, I’ve always had either Olympus or Minolta equipment and never had major issue with either of them, so I’m partial to those products. The E500 however, is an entry level camera and at the time the other model Olympus offered was the E1, their professional model. I’m no professional photographer, I wouldn’t even consider myself an amateur, but I wanted a nice setup and my point and shoots just weren’t doing it for me, but I didn’t want to spend a small fortune for something I might not be able to use. I bought the popular kit that comes with the E500 and two lenses, a 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and a 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko lens. It offers an 8 megapixel resolution, 2.5″ HyperCrystal LCD, Sonic Wave Filter, TruePic Turbo Image Processor, Pop-up flash, fifteen scene modes and full exposure control. Plus it’s compatible with both an xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash card.
