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Sigma DP1 Video Review

Here's a video review of the 14MP Sigma DP1 to match the May post about the camera.

8MP Camera Phone Looks Like a Camera

There's nothing like it anywhere. It's the camera phone from Sony Ericsson that has 8MP of resolution.

The Sony Ericsson C905 news comes from Infosyncworld.com. The camera phone has Xenon flash, face detection, auto-focus, smart contrast and digital image stabilization.

There's a USB cable included for easy transfer of the photos from the phone to a computer.

Other features of this unique device include: 2.4-inch display, GPS, 2GB Memory Stick Micro card, bluetooth and Access NetFront Web browser.

Father's Day Gift Ideas from Wize.com

What are the best gifts for dad for this Father's Day? Wize.com knows.

First is a coffee pot rated best for dads. It's the  Philips (075020221452).

On the cell phone list is one rated as the best for text messaging. It's the Nokia E90 Communicator.

...and, the best digital camera for dad to take to sporting events would be the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS Digital Camera.

Happy Father's Day!

Leica Selling Camera Sets

The snazzy camera maker Leica has an offer that they're calling the "dream combination."

You can choose from the LEICA M8 set with the LEICA SUMMICRON-M f/2/28 mm ASPH lens or the M8 with the LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M f/2/75 mm ASPH.

No price is given for the kits, but the Leica M8 runs from  $4,395 - $5,496, according to Wize.com.

Leica's always had a good reputation and to read some of the reviews of the M8 is like learning that if you buy one, you'll have the best camera in the world.

Here's two reviews of the M8 from an assortment of reviews at wize.com:

"I have gone through so many cameras in the last ten years, I can't even count them. At each stage of my life I need something different. I travel a lot and I wanted the same results I get with my Canon EOS 1D Mark II N without all that weight and trouble. I have found the perfect solution. The Leica M8 paired with a 50mm Summicron lens takes the sharpest photos I have ever seen. It takes a lot of getting used to, but once you do, you can't shoot with anything else. It can't capture sports, or moving targets well, but that's not what it's for. It's for people who want to take their time with their photos and do it right. Get one if this is you!"

"Breaking completely new ground, the LEICA M8 doesn't only look like an M - it utilizes all the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative digital photography. The low-noise CCD image sensor with a resolution of 10.3 megapixels has been specifically matched to the compact lens design to guarantee superlative photographic quality."

Canon G9 Reviewed

The 12MP Canon G9 (rated #7 for everyday use cameras) has been reviewed at pocket-lint.com.

This is the type of camera that is likened to a dSLR, but has no interchangeable lenses.

The pocket-lint review calls the camera "extremely well-built." One unique feature of the camera is that you get red-eye reduction in playback mode.

That means you can edit photos you've already taken to eliminate the red-eye that the flash may have caused in them.

Other features of the camera are that it shoots in Raw mode, has a 6x optical zoom lens, has up to 1600 ISO, features 25 shooting modes, shoots in manual modes (Av, Tv etc...) and has a hot shoe for an external flash unit.

Interesting camera here.

5 Best Digital Cameras for Vacation

Summer's just about here. Many will want the best digital camera for the buck on their summer vacation.

Here are the top 5 summer vacation digital cameras from wize.com:

1. CANON POWERSHOT A570 IS DIGITAL CAMERA about $150

2. CANON POWERSHOT SD1000 DIGITAL CAMERA about $250

3. CANON POWERSHOT S5 IS DIGITAL CAMERA about $400

4. CANON DIGITAL IXUS 850 IS DIGITAL CAMERA about $425

5. OLYMPUS STYLUS 770 SW DIGITAL CAMERA about $250

5 Best Camera Phones

Tech Digest found the cell phones with the best cameras. They put out a video (below) explaining the details of the cameras in five phones. Some of these camera phones have incredible cameras!

The five phones were:

LG Beauty
Apple iPhone
Nokia N95 
Samsung G800
Sony Ericsson K850i

Watch the video to see which one the narrator picks as the best.

Pentax Comes Out with New Lens

Photographers with a Pentax dSLR camera have a new all-purpose lens choice. The new lens, the Pentax DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM, has a f/4 maximum aperture for all focal lengths.

The new lens has 35mm equiv. focal lengths from 26mm-107mm when you consider the sensor size of Pentax dSLR models.

The lens is compatible with the K20D, K200D, K100D Super and K10D (with Ver. 1.30 or later firmware installed) and later PENTAX DSLR camera bodies.

With a special coating to repel dust and dirt, the lens stays clean inside and out.

The lens ships in July and costs $599.95.   

Save 20% on Kodak High Zoom Cameras

Kodak has a deal for Father's Day. The deal extends to 3 camera models, each one has a 12X optical zoom with image stabilization. One, the Z1012, is a 10MP model and costs $280 with the discount, the other two, the Z8612 and Z812, are 8MP and cost $230.

The Z1012 specs include aperture and shutter priority, as do the Z8612 and Z812.

You also get free shipping and a free memory card when you purchase these camera models.

Memory Options for Your Devices

In the video below the narrator goes over all the different memory cards you can use for your devices such as MP3 players and digital cameras. 

Next, he covers SD (secure digital) memory card, memory sticks (usually only for Sony), Compact Flash, and, last, he covers memory card readers.