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03/01/2010 - Rate: Pentax Optio W90: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Pentax Optio W90
According to the Pentax Press Release: Rated JIS Class 8 waterproof, the PENTAX Optio W90 captures images up to 20 feet underwater (four feet deeper than the previous PENTAX W series model) for up to two hours.
03/01/2010 - Rate: Pentax X90: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Pentax X90
According to the Pentax Press Release: PENTAX Imaging Company announced the latest model in the manufacturer’s megazoom digital camera line: the PENTAX X90.
02/22/2010 - Rate: Casio EXILIM ES-S7: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Casio EXILIM ES-S7
From the Casio Press Release: Offering modernized features and improved image processing capabilities through BEST SHOT, Easy-Mode and Face Detection, the new cameras deliver quality images that can be shared on a variety of social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube™.
02/22/2010 - Rate: Casio EXILIM ES-Z35: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Casio EXILIM ES-Z35
From the Casio Press Release: With the EX-Z35, Casio adds to the exciting new line-up designed for the photographer that seeks a high-performance digital camera without intimidating controls and settings.
02/22/2010 - Rate: Sony Cyber-shot TX5: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Cyber-shot TX5
According to the Press Release: Slim enough to fit in your pocket or purse at less than an inch thin — about the size of a deck of cards — the TX5 is the world’s thinnest and smallest certified waterproof (up to 10 feet deep) digital still camera with Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization and touch operation.
02/22/2010 - Rate: Sony Cyber-shot H55: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Cyber-shot H55
According to the Press Release: The H55 camera’s 10x optical zoom Sony G lens with 25mm wide-angle (equivalent) takes better shots from greater distances and of wider landscapes.
According to Canon: The Rebel T2i Digital SLR camera includes a variety of new features for photographic assignments as varied as grabbing that action shot from the sidelines or creating memorable family portraits, including: 3.
02/09/2010 - Rate: Olympus PEN E-PL1: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus PEN E-PL1
According to Olympus: The new Olympus PEN® E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts, with a surprisingly small camera body packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier and heavier professional Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras and High-Definition (HD) camcorders.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Nikon Coolpix P100: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon Coolpix P100
According to Nikon: The COOLPIX P100 is Nikon’s first compact camera to offer full HD movie (1080p), allowing consumers to entertain audiences with movies that capture the entire impact of a scene at the touch of a dedicated movie-record button.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Nikon Coolpix L22: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon Coolpix L22
According to Nikon: The new L22 digital camera has popular camera features, including a large LCD screen, Auto Scene Selector and AA battery convenience, at an affordable price point.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Nikon Coolpix S3000: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon Coolpix S3000
According to Nikon: Sleek design, attractive colors and innovative technology truly set the new Nikon COOLPIX S3000 digital camera apart from the competition.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Nikon Coolpix S4000: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon Coolpix S4000
According to Nikon: Integrating elegant design and intuitive operation, the new COOLPIX S4000 digital camera comes equipped with a touch-screen interface that places the camera's controls at the users' fingertips.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Nikon Coolpix S6000: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon Coolpix S6000
According to Nikon: The new COOLPIX S6000 digital camera blends performance into an elegant camera design to create the ideal accessory for wherever life leads.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Nikon Coolpix S8000: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon Coolpix S8000
According to Nikon: Hidden inside the COOLPIX S8000’s slender body resides a powerful and versatile 10x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens that produces incredibly sharp, crisp images up close or far away.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Olympus SP-600UZ: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus SP-600UZ
According to Olympus: The SP-600UZ is a digital camera equipped with a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a remarkably wide shooting range with focal lengths ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 420mm telephoto.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Olympus SP-800UZ: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus SP-800UZ
According to Olympus: The SP-800UZ is a digital camera equipped with a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a remarkably wide shooting range with focal lengths ranging from 28mm*3 wide-angle to 840mm*3 telephoto.
02/05/2010 - Rate: Hasselblad H4D-40: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Hasselblad H4D-40
According to Hasselblad: The announcement of Hasselblad’s H4D line of cameras and True Focus technology heralded the beginning of a new chapter in the history of medium format DSLRs.
01/25/2010 - Rate: Pentax Optio H90: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Pentax Optio H90
According to Pentax: Developed with the concept of “functional beauty” in mind, the fashionable and affordable Optio H90 offers a full assortment of features to capture a variety of subjects and scenes.
01/25/2010 - Rate: Pentax Optio I10: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Pentax Optio I10
According to Pentax: This head-turning first model in the new Optio I line features a flash unit and speaker in the upper mid-section of the SLR-shaped body while the camera’s front panel is embellished with high quality leatherette texture and the classic PENTAX logo placed front and center.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Sony Alpha A450: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Alpha A450
According to Sony: Powerful yet easy to use, the DSLR-A450 is a perfect all-rounder when you’re ready to take your passion for great pictures to the next level.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Canon PowerShot A495: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Canon PowerShot A495
According to Canon: With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A495 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Olympus Stylus-7040: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus Stylus-7040
According to Olympus: With its powerful 7x optical zoom, crystal-clear three-inch screen, and HD movie capabilities, the STYLUS-7040 has everything you need to turn moments into memories.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Panasonic DMC-F3: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Panasonic DMC-F3
According to Panasonic: “The Panasonic LUMIX F3 was designed for the casual and frequent user who wants a digital camera that is not only small and stylish in design, but that has sophisticated features to help enrich the photo-taking experience,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronic Company.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Panasonic DMC-FH1: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Panasonic DMC-FH1
According to Panasonic: “With the new Panasonic LUMIX FH-Series, consumers will be thrilled to see small, easy-to-use digital cameras that do not compromise quality or advanced features.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Panasonic DMC-FP1: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Panasonic DMC-FP1
According to Panasonic: “Panasonic’s new LUMIX FP-Series models are designed to be sleek in appearance and easy-to-use, perfect for a user who is concerned with the look and style of their digital camera, but does not want to compromise performance,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Panasonic DMC-FP3: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Panasonic DMC-FP3
According to Panasonic: “Panasonic’s new LUMIX FP-Series models are designed to be sleek in appearance and easy-to-use, perfect for a user who is concerned with the look and style of their digital camera, but does not want to compromise performance,” said David Briganti, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Panasonic DMC-FH20: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Panasonic DMC-FH20
According to Panasonic: “With the new Panasonic LUMIX FH-Series, consumers will be thrilled to see small, easy-to-use digital cameras that do not compromise quality or advanced features.
01/08/2010 - Rate: Panasonic DMC-FH3: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Panasonic DMC-FH3
According to Panasonic: “With the new Panasonic LUMIX FH-Series, consumers will be thrilled to see small, easy-to-use digital cameras that do not compromise quality or advanced features.
According to Sony:Sony has designed two new innovative Cyber-shot cameras (models DSC-HX5V and DSC-TX7) that are the world’s first compact digital still cameras to include full HD (1920 x 1080 60i) Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) video capability.
According to Sony:Sony has designed two new innovative Cyber-shot cameras (models DSC-HX5V and DSC-TX7) that are the world’s first compact digital still cameras to include full HD (1920 x 1080 60i) Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) video capability.
According to Sony: If sharing with friends and family is your first priority, the 14MP W330 camera has a large 3-inch LCD screen (measured diagonally) that makes viewing images easy.
According to Sony: For ultimate convenience and simple, straightforward image capture, the 12 MP S2100 model covers your basic camera needs with a 3x zoom, 3-inch LCD screen (measured diagonally), and it is powered by AA batteries.
10/27/2009 - Rate: Leica X1: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Leica X1
According to Leica: The Leica X1 is the direct beneficiary of 100-plus years of German engineering experience and it delivers the best picture quality in its class - in the proud Leica tradition.
10/20/2009 - Rate: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
From Canon: Offering a comprehensive combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for professional photographers and subjects on the move.
10/14/2009 - Rate: Nikon D3s: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon D3s
Updating the Nikon D3 with a larger buffer, 720p video and ISO values up to ISO 102,400, the Nikon D3s is the new standard for pro sports shooters and photojournalists.
09/21/2009 - Rate: Olympus E-600: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Olympus E-600
According to the Press Release:
The new Olympus E-600 is a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with everything you need to start enjoying the benefits of DSLR-quality photography today.
09/18/2009 - Rate: Pentax K-X: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Pentax K-X
According to Pentax, the PENTAX K-x offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models.
08/05/2009 - Rate: Nikon D3000: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon D3000
Updating the Nikon D60, the Nikon D3000 was announced in July 2009 as Nikons latest entry-level, and according to them theur friendliest DSLR ever with it's built in guide mode.
05/12/2009 - Review Site: PhotoCrati: Latest addition to our Rate the Review Section: PhotoCrati
Photocrati is a photography blog, gear review site, and community, with a mission is to foster discussion between photographers working in diverse fields and to share resources that encourage technical, artistic, and professional growth for pros and enthusiasts alike.
There are different approaches to marketing. Sex sells, as does celebrity. However the appeal and effectiveness of advertising can vary greatly as witnessed by Nikons marketing efforts.
In the first campaign, Nikon acknowledged the largest demographic of buyers of consumer electronics are adult males under the age of 45. So for their advertising campaign, they selected the controversial Kate Moss, swapped her clothes for a Nikon, and ran a series of ads along the lines of "I'm a supermodel. I'm naked. I'm here. Here's a Nikon.", and left the rest to your imagination.
When this campaign came to an end, Nikon searched high and low for a different celebrity that could represent the values of their brand to their key demographic. They somehow settled on Ashton Kutcher, reasons why will be left to your imagination.
Visit this page to cast your votes on several pictures and a video from each campaign. Please rate them from 5 stars (for "I like it, please show me more") down to 1 star (for "If I see another one of these adverts I'm selling my Nikon gear and switching to Canon")
Also known as EveryPrice.com. Online retailer, currently being charged by the State of Texas for conducting an unlawful bait-and-switch scheme. Read more here.
11/25/2008 - New Retailer Rating Section: A new section has been added to rate and review retailers of photographic equipment.
Detailed site information is also provided, including the Alexa ranking (how much traffic the site gets) and the Reseller Rating (customer feedback).
Most of out gear comes from either B&H Photo or Amazon, we spend many thousands of dollars at each every year. Amazon is the leading online retailer, however if we have a question about a certain product, it's virtually impossible to find a phone number for Amazon, and if we do get hold of someone, they are not experts on photography gear. However B&H are. This is why we set up this section, places like Reseller Rating are great resources for general feedback, but they can be too general as in the example above - we've started this section specifically to gather opinions and feedback as to how well the retailers do with regard to sales and support for photographic equipment only, an area where a deep expertise is sometimes needed.
Please add your vote and review to help make this section more useful and accurate. Read More about New Retailer Rating Section
11/16/2008 - DSLR Rating Section: A new DSLR Rating and Review section has been added to the site, allowing our users to rate and review DSLR's from Nikon, Canon and Sony, as well as browse reviews by other users.
Please help make this site better for everyone and add your rating and review today!
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11/16/2008 - New Rating Center: We have put together a Rating Center, showing a summary and the highest rated items from each of our rating pages.
Currently it is displaying the top ten DSLR's, and top five Equipment Review Sites, Photography Review Sites, and Photography News and Resource Sites, as rated by our users.
More rate and review sections will be added over the coming weeks to allow our users to rate and review other items, such as Lenses, Accessories and Retailers.
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11/16/2008 - Rate: Nikon D3: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon D3
Announced in August 2007, the Nikon D3 was launched as the flagship Nikon model, replacing the D2 series cameras, and became Nikons first Full Frame (35mm equivalent) DSLR.
11/16/2008 - Rate: Nikon D200: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Nikon D200
Announced in November 2005, the Nikon D200 replaced the Nikon D100 as Nikons primary prosumer camera, three and a half years after the D100's introduction.
11/16/2008 - Rate: Canon Rebel XS: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Canon Rebel XS
Announced in July 2008, the Canon EOS Rebel XS is an entry level DSLR featuring a 10 megapixel sensor, Live View, and is capable of shooting at 3 frames per second.
11/16/2008 - Rate: Sony Alpha A900: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Alpha A900
Announced in September 2008, the Sony Alpha A900 was launched as the flagship Sony model, joining Canon and Nikon as manufacturers of Full Frame
DSLR's.
11/16/2008 - Rate: Sony Alpha A700: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Alpha A700
Announced in September 2007, the Sony Alpha A700 became the second Sony Alpha DSLR (after the now discontinued A100) aimed at serious amateurs, featuring a 12.
11/16/2008 - Rate: Sony Alpha A300: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Alpha A300
Released in early 2008, at the same time as the higher resolution Sony Alpha A350, the Sony Alpha A300 takes the middle spot in Sony's entry-level DSLR line-up.
11/16/2008 - Rate: Sony Alpha A200: Latest addition to our Rate the DSLR Section: Sony Alpha A200
Announced in January 2008, shortly before the Sony Alpha A300 and A350, the Sony Alpha A200 replaced the A100 as Sony's entry-level DSLR, offering a slight upgrade at a lower price-point.
This site has extensive performance data on Compact Flash (CF) Cards and Secure Digital (SD) cards used in different cameras from the majr manufacturers, plus news and other features.
11/12/2008 - Review Site: Ken Rockwell: Latest addition to our Rate the Review Section: Ken Rockwell
Ken is either loved or hated, depending on who you ask. His extremely popular site has been described as the National Enquirer of Photographic Sites. Ken often goes for a reaction, including making bold claims like Digital is Dying, and claiming he can get better results from a $5 film camera than a $3,200 DSLR system.
A professional nature Photographer based in Olso, Norway, with in-depth reviews based on his many years of experience in the field using Nikon equipment. Best known for his lens reviews, his site also covers some bodies and accessories.
Another professional wildlife photographer using Nikon equipment, Moose offers reviews, plus tips on techniques and is author of the Guide to Wildlife Photography. He also offers workshops and classes, and has an online store.
Primarily a Canon site, but also covering Nikon and many 3rd party lens manufacturers. Large forums, review section is driven primarily by user reviews.
A digital camera review website covering all the major brands. Site features unbiased digital camera reviews (DSLR and Point & Shoot cameras), specs, news, and forums.
11/12/2008 - Review Site: SLRGear.com: Latest addition to our Rate the Review Section: SLRGear.com
A large review site focused primarily on lenses. It performs its own technical reviews, as well as allowing users to post reviews. Site also has a forum section.
With over 140,000 registered members, possibly the largest online Nikon community. Site contains extensive forums as well as product reviews, galleries and more.
11/12/2008 - Review Site: dpreview.com: Latest addition to our Rate the Review Section: dpreview.com
A huge site covering just about every aspect of digital photography, including comprehensive reviews of DSLR's, Lenses and Point & Shoot cameras from all the major manufacturers. Site was bought by Amazon.com in May 2007.
Maintained by Michael H. Reichmann, this site focuses mainly on Landscape and Nature Photography. It contains a reasonably large review section, as well as forums, articles, tutorials and publishes DVD's and Videos.
11/06/2008 - Rate DSLR's: The DSLR camera database has been updated to allow our visitors to rate DSLR's. Either go to the DSLR's overview page, or search DSLR's by feature, then click on the stars to rate them. Read More about Rate DSLR's
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