Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 Review

Review Summary:

The EasyShare Max boasts a healthy 30x zoom range and produces good still images, though it failed to impress with sluggish shot-to-shot times and poor battery life.

Pros

• Good image quality
• Fast burst shooting
• Wide zoom range

Cons

• Slow shot-to-shot time
• Short battery life
• Quirky auto panorama

Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 Full Review

 

The Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 is a full-featured ultrazoom that looks like a small DSLR and comes with a very long 30x optical zoom lens (28-840mm, 35mm equivalent).

Canon EOS Rebel T3 First Look

Announced back in February 2011 along with the T3i, the Canon EOS Rebel T3is the lesser-featured half of this duo: "only" 12.2 megapixels on the sensor; "only" a 3 frame per second (fps) continuous shooting rate; "only" 720 HD video.

And an MSRP $300 less than the T3i. You can get your hands on a T3 with the 18-55 stabilized kit lens for only $600. Here's the view at both ends of the kit lens:

Wide angle, 18mm

Telephoto, 55mm

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Review

Review Summary:

The highly anticipated Fujifilm X100 delivers the excellent image quality photo enthusiasts will demand from a $1200 camera, but it is not without its share of first-generation faults.

Pros

• Very good images, color
• Great features for serious shooters
• Useful hybrid viewfinder

Cons

• Cost
• Slow write times
• AF average to a bit slow

Fujifilm FinePix X100 Full Review

 

The development of the FinePix X100 was announced by Fujifilm at the Photokina show in September 2010, and the camera seems to have generated considerable interest ever since. The formal announcement of its commercial release, slated for March, came on February 8, 2011. The Japanese earthquake/tsunami caused an interruption in production of the camera for a time, and even now the X100 can be hard to find.

Most Popular Digital Cameras of June 2011

Don't worry, you're not experiencing deja vu. The top four cameras from last month's Most Popular list are all back in the same positions again this month. These powerful compacts including the top-ranked Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS all boast advanced features like 1080 HD video. Best of all, they won't break the bank. If you're still looking for an all-purpose vacation camera, any of these would be a great choice.

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	1. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS (previously #1) –For the third month in a row the 300 HS ranks highest on our list with a solid feature set including 1080p HD video, a Digic 4 processor and great picture-taking capability. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS Review |Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS User Opinions
	2. Nikon Coolpix S9100 (previously #2) – Following in the footsteps of the 300 HS, the Coolpix S9100 maintains its second place ranking for the second consecutive month. It's easy to understand why when you take into account the S9100's compact 18x optical zoom lens, 1080 HD video capability and slim form factor. Nikon Coolpix S9100 Review | Nikon Coolpix S9100 User Opinions
	3. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS (previously #3) –Maintaining the trend, the SX130 keeps its third place ranking with an impressive 28-360mm lens. It also boasts 720p HD video, manual exposure controls and a 3.0-inch LCD. Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Review |Canon PowerShot SX130 IS User Opinions
	4. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 (previously #4) - The WX9 hangs on to a top five slot this month. For just around $200 this compact offers Sony's popular Sweep Panorama mode, optional 3D still image capture and a 5x optical zoom lens.  Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 Review | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 User Opinions
	5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 (first time on the list) –The Panasonic Lumix G3 earned a DCR Editors' Choice for its superior image and video quality. With a 3.0-inch touch screen and 1080 HD video capability it leaps into the fifth position on our list in its debut.Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Review | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 User Opinions