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Sony Alpha NEX-5 Digital Camera

By Fresno

Posted Tuesday 05/11/2010 1:23 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

There was a time when getting good digital pictures meant hauling around a giant DSLR and looking like a total tourist no matter where you went. Sony has changed the game a little bit, by cramming a full-on DSLR-sized sensor into a camera that's probably not much bigger than the compact camera you bought in 2003. It shoots 1080i HD video and has interchangeable lenses, so you can still look sophisticated, without ruining the discs in your back. The big, 3-inch LCD screen on the back is super-high-resolution and tilts up and down so you can shoot at all kinds of whacky angles. It comes in two kits, one with a 16mm fixed lens for $650 or bump that $50 to $700 and get an 18-55mm zoom lens.

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Leica V-Lux 20

By Fresno

Posted Tuesday 04/20/2010 12:54 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

Everyone has a digital camera by this point, which means, in their own minds, everyone is a photographer. But, if you want to score serious points with the fine-art crowd, the little red circle logo on this Leica will give you instant camera cred, even if you have no idea what an F-stop is. The camera itself is almost exactly the same as the cheaper Panasonic Lumix ZS7. But, it comes with a swanky leather case and a serious matte black finish. Inside you'll find a 12.1-megapixel sensor behind a 12x optical zoom lens. It has built in image stablization and a big, 3-inch screen for previewing images of the people you have impressed with your ritzy digital compact. But, class doesn't come cheap, so expect to take $700 out of your platinum money clip when it hits the streets in May.

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Eye-Fi 8 GB Explore X2 SD Card

By Fresno

Posted Monday 03/29/2010 11:11 AM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

Because memory cards have gotten so big and so cheap, many people have just been leaving all of their pictures on their camera. But, eventually you will run out of space and you'll find yourself deleting images one-by-one just so you can take more photos. The Explore X2 has built-in Wi-Fi, so it can jump online and back up your photos to an online service or to your computer. It can grab onto any of tens of thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots to do its thing, which also aid in geotagging your images. Once your images are backed up and you start running out of room, the card automatically deletes your photos, making it seem like you found the bottomless SD card. Never miss a picture of an old man falling down ever again.

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Impossible Project Polaroid Film

By Fresno

Posted Monday 03/22/2010 4:50 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

If you have an old Polaroid camera and you aren't ready to give it up just because they don't make film for it anymore, you're in luck. Some crazy people have started making ammo for that arcane old shooter of yours in the form of the Impossible Project's PX100 and PX600 film. You'll have to check their site to see if it'll work with your cam, but if it does, you can shoot all the arty-looking black and white images you can afford. An 8-pack of film will cost you about $24, so you better take some time to line-up that shot before firing the shutter unless you want a bunch of $3 prints of your feet. Although, that might buy you some instant art cred with the art school ladies.

From: Engadget

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Sony DSC-TX5 Rugged Digital Camera

By Fresno

Posted Thursday 02/18/2010 9:14 AM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

There are plenty of "rugged" cameras on the market, but most of them are chubby little boxes. Sony's new tough cam is only about the size of a deck of cards, but is resistant to dust, low temps and drops of up to five-feet. Inside is a brand new 10.2-megapixel sensor that can grab 10 frames-per-second and 720p HD video at 30 FPS. The back is completely dominated by a 3-inch touchscreen LCD that completely eliminates the need for buttons. The best part is that all of the functions work up to 10-feet underwater, meaning that it will fit in your bathing suit pockets, but it probably won't spend much time there. It will be available in April for $350, so you can get in some practice with it before heading to the beach.

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Lowepro Fastpack 250 Camera Bag

By Fresno

Posted Monday 02/15/2010 12:00 AM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

You don't have to be a photography nerd or a tourist to have a DSLR anymore. That means you're going to need a solid camera bag that doesn't make you look like a turtle carrying around a shell full of pricey gear. The Fastpack has enough space for a DSLR with a lens attached as well as a couple more lenses and all the accessories you could ever hope to stick onto your camera. The dividers in the main pocket are extremely customizable and it will comfortably hold a 15.4-inch laptop. The side-entry compartment gives you easy access to your gear and it meets the standards of almost all airline carry-on regulations so you won't end up subjecting your expensive gear to the savage beatings doled out by baggage throwers. $120.

Canon Rebel T2i DSLR

By Fresno

Posted Monday 02/08/2010 1:06 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

Camera companies sure are keen on shoving HD video cameras into every model they push out these days. The new "entry-level" DSLR from canon comes with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens for about $900. But, inside you'll find guts similar to the ones found in their more expensive 7D body. It captures 18-megapixel images and has a full range of HD video capabilities including full 1080p capture at 30 fps. If you don't need the kit lens, you can get the body for $800, which is probably a better bet since kit lenses are a lot like earbuds that come free with your MP3 player. It will start hitting shelves in early March, at which point you can start trying to convince your female friends to model for you.

Olympus SP-800UZ

By Fresno

Posted Tuesday 02/02/2010 3:56 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

The average point-and-shoot digital camera will give you 3x optical zoom, but the newest super-zoom from Olympus offers up an almost-creepy 30x. That's like taking your DSLR and attaching a lens that goes from a 28mm wide angle all the way to a super telephoto 840mm. That's longer than those big beige monsters you see on the sidelines at NFL games. Of course, at just $350 and with a body small enough to fit in your fanny pack, it's not quite ready to hit the sidelines, but if you bring it into the stands, it's probably long enough to catch Tim Tebow the next time he cries. It also shoots 720p HD video, but be sure to bring a tripod because tryin to hand-hold a camera zoomed to 30x will give you camera shake that makes Cloverfield look steady.

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Olympus Stylus Tough 3000

By Fresno

Posted Tuesday 01/12/2010 1:10 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

Digital cameras used to be both fragile and super expensive, but now you can get Olympus's ruggedized shooter for $229. Like most of its burly contemporaries, it's resistant to shock, extreme temperatures and dust. Plus, it can shoot under up to 10 feet of water. It captures 720p HD video and even has face detection that works on your dog. The best part is that with cameras that are both cheap and tough, it opens up all kinds of new photo-taking opportunities. Want a unique ocean picture? Set the self-timer and huck it down the beach. If it breaks, you're not out much dough. If it works, you're a modern artist. Available in February.

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Eye-Fi

By Stuff Staff

Posted Thursday 11/26/2009 1:00 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

Stick the 4 GB Eye-Fi Explore Video SD card in your digicam and it'll use any open wi-fi connection to upload your pics to sites like Flickr and Facebook. Now your best shots won't be lost after an unfortunate encounter with a bar toilet. $99

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Olympus E-P1

By Stuff Staff

Posted Tuesday 11/17/2009 1:00 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

This digicam looks retro but boasts high-tech SLR specs: 12.3 megapixel resolution, HD video, and an arsenal of interchangable lenses. Since it uses the micro four thirds sensor, it's compact enough to sneak into secret government labs - or football games! $799

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Best Stuff of the Year 2009: Digital Cameras

By Stuff Staff

Posted Wednesday 11/11/2009 7:00 PM
Filed Under: Gear | Cameras

Best Stuff of the Year 2009: Digital Cameras

Whether you're a photo nerd or just some guy that likes to carry around a camera so girls will talk to you about photography, it was a good year for gear. Below are five of the coolest new shooters to make their way into the world in 2009.

Olympus E-P2

Thanks to its Micro Four Thirds guts, the E-P2 captures images like a DSLR, but is small enough to carry around without making you look like you just stepped off of a tour bus. The 12.2-megapixel sensor is complimented by a small, but versatile collection of interchangeable lenses. Plus, it's shoots HD video so you can embarrass your friends in high-definition.

Canon S90

Canon has taken the compact camera to the next level, making a relatively inexpensive pocket cam that can shoot incredible photographs. The 10-megapixel sensor uses bigger pixels than many of its competitors, which makes it great in low-light. Plus, the lens opens all the way to f/2.0 (the lower, the better) so it's definitely not afraid of the dark.

Nikon D3000

If you're moving from a compact to a DSLR, you might not want to jump right into a super-pro rig. The D3000 has a guide mode that uses its 3-inch LCD to show you how to properly set-up your shots. Of course, you can still opt for full manual controls if you actually learn anything about photography. Plus, it's just $600 with a lens.

Pentax K-x

Despite its bright colorful body, the K-x is a serious shooter. For just $650, you get a full-on DSLR that shoots 720p HD video. It has a 12-megapixel sensor that captures great stills, too. While the lens selection isn't what it is with the bigger manufacturers, the intuitive layout and low, $649 price tag make it great for the price.

Hasselblad H4D-60

If money is no object, then this 60-megapixel, $43,000 rig should fit just fine into your gold-plated camera bag. The H4D sets the standard when it comes to professional photography. Each lens will cost you up to $10,000, so make sure you sell a few extra stocks before heading off to the camera store.

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