Despite having a single digit name, the 7D does not feature a full-frame sensor. Instead it sticks with the smaller APS-C sized sensor of the consumer DSLR ranges, but complements it with a wealth of professional features that go beyond the existing ...

Tough build and superb ergonomics.; Zonable 19-point AF and 8fps burst shooting.; Big viewfinder with graphics. VGA screen.; Adjustable HD resolution and fps with mic input.; Tough build and superb ergonomics.; Zonable 19-point AF and 8fps burst ...

Basic 3-frame exposure bracketing.; Single card slot versus dual on D300s.; Flash flickers for AF illumination.; Image quality surpassed by 5D Mark II.; Basic 3-frame exposure bracketing.; Single card slot versus dual on D300s.; Flash flickers for AF ...

Canon's EOS 7D is a direct response to Nikon's D300s. The company has taken a good long look at the areas where Nikon always had the edge over models like the EOS 40D and 50D, and addressed almost all of them here. No longer can Nikon claim a bigger ...

The Olympus E-P1 is a compact camera with a 12.3 Megapixel DSLR-sized sensor and removeable lenses. Announced in June 2009, it's the first Olympus camera to employ the Micro Four Thirds standard the company jointly developed with Panasonic. Unlike the ...

Compact body with DSLR-sized sensor.; Built-in stabilisation works with any lens.; HD movie mode and HDMI port.; Broad customisation and Level Gauge.; Compact body with DSLR-sized sensor.; Built-in stabilisation works with any lens.; HD movie mode ...

Leisurely autofocus system.; No built-in flash or viewfinder.; Average resolution screen.; Leisurely autofocus system.; No built-in flash or viewfinder.; Average resolution screen

When Olympus and Panasonic developed Micro Four Thirds, it was cameras like the E-P1 and GF1 which really had enthusiasts excited: the dream of squeezing a DSLR sensor and interchangeable lenses into as small a form factor as possible.

Sony's Alpha DSLR-A330 is one the company's latest entry-level DSLRs. Announced in May 2009, it's the successor to the Alpha A300, and inherits many features from this earlier model including the same 10.2 Megapixel CCD sensor, built-in image ...

Built-in IS which works with any lens.; Quick and fuss-free Live View.; Vertically-tilting monitor.; Beginner-friendly user interface.; Built-in IS which works with any lens.; Quick and fuss-free Live View.; Vertically-tilting monitor.; Beginner ...

More noise than rivals at high ISOs.; Slow continuous shooting.; No movie mode.; More noise than rivals at high ISOs.; Slow continuous shooting.; No movie mode

We tested a final production Alpha A330 running firmware version 1.0. Following our convention of using default factory and best quality JPEG settings to test cameras unless otherwise stated, the A330 was set to L:10 Fine JPEG quality, Auto White ...

Sony's Alpha DSLR-A380 is the company's latest upper-entry-level DSLR. Announced in May 2009, it's the successor to the Alpha A350, and inherits many features from this earlier model including the same 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor, built-in image ...

Built-in IS which works with any lens.; Quick and fuss-free Live View.; Vertically-tilting monitor.; Beginner-friendly user interface.; Built-in IS which works with any lens.; Quick and fuss-free Live View.; Vertically-tilting monitor.; Beginner ...

More noise than rivals at high ISOs.; Slow continuous shooting.; No movie mode.; More noise than rivals at high ISOs.; Slow continuous shooting.; No movie mode

When Sony announced the Alpha A380 (and its lower-end counterparts the A330 and A230), it wasn't hard to understand why many enthusiasts were disappointed. Most have become accustomed to new cameras featuring more powerful specifications such as ...

The Nikon D3x is the company's flagship DSLR, aimed at professional photographers. Announced in December 2008, it becomes the third Nikon DSLR to employ a full-frame 'FX-format' sensor, following the D3 and D700, although unlike those models it more ...

We tested a final production Nikon D3x with the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f2.8 and Nikkor AF-S 50mm f1.4G lenses. The D3x was set to RAW for all samples in this report, with Auto White Balance and the default Standard Picture Control, Normal High ISO NR and ...

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GH1 is the second model in the Lumix G range, following the original G1. Announced in March 2009 at the PMA trade show, the GH1 becomes the second camera to be based on the recent Micro Four Thirds standard, and the first to ...

Compact but comfortable body., HD video with AF and manual control., Excellent EVF and big, flexible screen., Easy to use with intuitive user interface., Compact but comfortable body., HD video with AF and manual control., Excellent EVF and big, ...

Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions in 1080p movie mode., Continuous shooting slower than rivals., Only sold with premium 10x kit lens., Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions in 1080p movie mode., ...

As we said at the top, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GH1 is the most complete and well-rounded hybrid camera we've tested. Both the stills and movie capabilities are very well thought-out and implemented, with few compromises to mention. Considering this is ...

Canon's EOS 500D - or Rebel T1i as it's known in North America - is the company's latest entry-to-mid-level DSLR and the successor to the hugely popular EOS 450D / Rebel XSi. Announced towards the end of March 2009, the 500D / T1i externally resembles ...

High resolution and broad sensitivity ; HD movie mode and HDMI output ; VGA screen with accurate Live View ; Remote control and RAW software supplied ; High resolution and broad sensitivity ; HD movie mode and HDMI output ; VGA screen with accurate ...

Needs decent optics to exploit resolution ; Screen fixed in position, unlike several rivals ; 1080p only at 20fps and no external mic input ; Needs decent optics to exploit resolution ; Screen fixed in position, unlike several rivals ; 1080p only at ...

It's a compelling overall specification although one pitched at a similar price to two key rivals: Nikon's D5000 and the Olympus E-620. In our Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i review we'll compare all three models closely, starting with their physical ...

Micro Four Thirds addresses this by taking the sensor size of the existing Four Thirds DSLR standard, but dispensing with the traditional SLR mirror and optical viewfinder to allow a much shorter lens to sensor distance; this in turn enables smaller ...

Compact but comfortable body., Large and detailed viewfinder image., Flip-out screen with detailed image., Easy to use and good user interface., Compact but comfortable body., Large and detailed viewfinder image., Flip-out screen with detailed image. ...

Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses., Battery life below most DSLRs., No movie mode., Viewfinder noisy and jerky in low light., AF restrictions with Four Thirds lenses., Battery life below most DSLRs., No ...

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G1 is a highly capable and thoroughly enjoyable camera to use. The 100% Live View system with flexible screen and detailed viewfinder are a joy to compose with, the controls and handling quick and easy, the image quality ...

The new EOS 5D Mark II may share essentially the same body and AF system as its predecessor, but almost everything else has changed. The sensor's been boosted to 21.1 Megapixels, matching Canon's flagship EOS 1Ds Mark III at a fraction of the price, ...

Canon's EOS 50D is the company's latest semi-professional DSLR. It comes one year after the popular EOS 40D, but doesn't replace it - as yet anyway. Both models will co-exist in the market at different price points, at least for the rest of 2008

High resolution which matches 40D's noise., Quick handling and continuous shooting., VGA screen with Live View & HDMI., AF micro-adjust and vignette correction., High resolution which matches 40D's noise., Quick handling and continuous shooting., ...

Needs decent optics to exploit resolution., Face detection impractical due to slow AF., Auto Lighting Optimizer unremarkable., Needs decent optics to exploit resolution., Face detection impractical due to slow AF., Auto Lighting Optimizer ...

The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to the already excellent EOS 40D, equipping it not just with the latest features, but also a significant boost in resolution without compromising noise levels. The presence of certain specifications, and the fact ...