The Phoblographer

Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Tips and Technology

Field Review: Olympus PEN E-P2 (Day 1)

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Though the Olympus PEN E-P2has been available for quite some time now, we’ve finally got our hands on it for review. As an Olympus user, the purpose of this field review will be to provide readers with a different perspective on the camera based upon being an Olympus shooter, as I have an E-510. So, let’s begin.

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Written by Vincent M. Pastore

September 3, 2010 at 12:17 AM

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CanonEXPO Hands-On: Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS and 8-15mm F4 L Fisheye Zoom Lenses

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Canon showed off at its expo two new zoom lenses that are as different as night and day. On one side, the 70-300mm F4-5.6 L IS zoom lens offers a range of high-powered telephoto reach with a seemingly excellent image stabilization system. On the other side, the 8-15mm F4 L fisheye zoom lens offers a wide to really-super-ultra-wide angle, accomplishing some impressive optical gymnastics in the process. I spent some time with both lenses, and I was impressed (and at one point, amazed) by what I saw.

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Written by Will Greenwald

September 2, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Hands On: Canon 400mm F/2.8 L IS USM II and 300mm F/2.8 L IS USM II

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Today at Canon Expo 2010, I got hands-on time with the new 400mm F/2.8 L IS USM II and 300mm F/2.8 L IS USM II. Though we weren’t allowed to put cards into the cameras, the image quality and features of the lenses will make them the envy of every photographer out there that would require these focal lengths.

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Written by Chris Gampat

September 2, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Photos from Canon EXPO 2010

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This posting is literally just a huge dump of photos from Canon EXPO. Check them out after the jump. Also be sure to check out our hands-on postings with the 400mm F2.8/300mm F2.8 and 70-300mm F4-5.6/8-15mm F4.

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Written by Chris Gampat

September 2, 2010 at 6:56 PM

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Samsung Unveils HMX-T10 HD Camcorder

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Samsung just announced the HMX-T10, a new HD-capable camcorder. It’s small, smooth, stylish, and sports a slightly slanted lens that Samsung claims lets users “enjoy their recording experience without any discomfort to their arm or wrist.” It can record 1920 x 1080 video at 60 interpolated frames per second and features a 10X optical zoom lens, an SD/SDHC card slot, and a 2.7-inch touchscreen. It will retail for $299 when it ships late this month. Read the full press release after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Will Greenwald

September 2, 2010 at 5:00 AM

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