Digital camera reviews, including digital SLRs, point and shoot cameras, lenses, and more

Review: Canon EOS Rebel T1i digital SLR

Ben Long — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700

If you’re looking for an SLR under $1,000 that takes great images and movies, then the Rebel T1i is an excellent choice.

Review: Sigma DP1 and DP2 digital cameras

Russ Juskalian — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Sigma DP1 and DP2 feature image quality that's truly on the same scale as entry-level SLRs, but they have clunky controls.

Review: Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera

Melissa J. Perenson — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Nikon D5000 is well positioned to stand up to competing entry-level SLRs and crossover cameras.

Ecamm ships Bluetooth webcam

Peter Cohen — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:10:00 -0700

Ecamm is shipping its BT-1 Bluetooth webcam, which it first introduced at Macworld Expo in January.

First Look: Olympus E-P1 digital camera

Derrick Story — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:45:00 -0700

The retro-chic E-P1 blends SLR flexibility with point-and-shoot sizing. Derrick Story spent the day trying out the newest—and most interesting—entry into the Micro Four Thirds standard and shares his thoughts.

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 digital camera

Tim Moynihan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

This slick Cyber-shot has a great LCD, neat in-camera features, and a wide-angle lens, but image quality and stabilization could be better.

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 digital camera

Tim Moynihan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

For a bargain-bin camera, the Lumix DMC-LS85 offers nice stabilization, good images, a Leica lens, and great scene modes

Olympus unveils E-P1 camera

Peter Cohen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:03:00 -0700

Olympus' new E-P1 is portable but sports interchangeable lenses, like a DSLR.

Review: Pentax Optio E70 digital camera

Chris Holt — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Optio E70 is good for beginning photographers who don't want to bother to learn the nuances of exposure, framing, and lighting.

Casio's latest Exilim snaps 1,000 pictures before a recharge

Martyn Williams — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:20:00 -0700

Casio will launch in July the Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-H10 that can shoot 1,000 images on a single battery charge.

Review: Fujifilm FinePix Z30 digital camera

Tim Moynihan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Fujifilm FinePix Z30's design (which makes it look like a teen-centric toy) may drive away some prospective buyers, but it does take excellent photos.

Eye-Fi introduces 4GB wireless SD card with raw image support

Peter Cohen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:40:00 -0700

Eye-Fi has introduced a new Pro card that supports raw digital camera image files.

Review: Canon PowerShot A480 digital camera

Roman Loyola — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

If you’re a tripod-shooter, a steady-handed photographer, or just want a bargain-bin camera with good image quality, the PowerShot A480 is worth a look.

Review: Nikon Coolpix L20 digital camera

Tim Moynihan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Nikon’s Coolpix L20 is a great representative of a growing category of cameras: very affordable, easy-to-use point-and-shoots with surprisingly stellar image quality and a bit of fashion sense.

Review: Pentax Optio P70 digital camera

Paul Jasper — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

A good fit for your pocket and your pocket book, the Pentax Optio P70 is easy to operate and boasts a wide-angle 4X optical zoom lens.

Review: Olympus FE-5010 digital camera

Derrick Story — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Olympus FE-5010 takes good pictures and is easy to use. And if that’s all you’re looking for in a compact, then you’ll probably be satisfied with this camera.

Review: Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 digital camera

Derrick Story — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Stylus Tough 8000 is the camera you can take anywhere, from freezing European ski slopes to the tropical waters of the Caribbean.

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 camera

Tim Moynihan — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Offering a wide-angle Leica lens, very good image quality, a big LCD, and excellent battery life, Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FS25 is a great well-rounded pocket camera.

Review: Olympus Stylus 7000 digital camera

Derrick Story — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The Stylus 7000 certainly delivers in terms of style, ease of use, and a creative feature set.

Review: Casio Exilim EX-FC100 digital camera

Ben Long — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

It’s the high-speed shooting features that really set the Exilim EX-FC100 from other point-and-shoot cameras. Otherwise, it's a very capable device, offering all of the features you’d expect in a compact, pocket-size camera.

Sony unveils new consumer DSLR cameras

Roman Loyola — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700

Sony today announced three new digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, aimed at consumers interested in transitioning from point-and-shoot cameras.

Review: Nikon D90 digital SLR camera

Ben Long — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:22:00 -0700

If you shoot pictures with a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera and carry a point-and-shoot for its video capability, then Nikon’s D90 might be the camera for you.

Review: Canon PowerShot A1100 IS digital camera

Ben Long — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Canon's PowerShot A1100 IS provides a very good price/performance ratio, and it’s even available in four fashionable colors. If you’re looking for a good entry-level camera, you should consider the A1100.

Review: GE A835 digital camera

Ben Long — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 -0700

If you’ve finally decided to jump on the digital camera bandwagon, GE's A835 isn’t a bad choice, but for just a little more money you could get a camera that delivers better image quality.

7 Surprising uses for the iPhone’s camera

Kelly Turner — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:15:00 -0700

Whether you're tracking down the perfect birthday gift or a favorite font, these third-party apps and tips will help you turn your iPhone's camera into a personal assistant.

Review: Polaroid t1031 digital camera

Ben Long — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

If you currently shoot pictures and video with a mobile phone, then Polaroid's t1031 will be a big step forward in image quality. Its overall design is well-implemented, and it’s certainly not lacking for features. However, for about the same price, you can get better image quality from other cameras.

Review: Canon PowerShot A470 digital camera

Ben Long — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Canon’s PowerShot A470 doesn’t have the largest feature set, or the smallest design, or the highest pixel count among cameras in the $100 price range. But the A470 produces top-notch images and is easy to shoot with, and its feature set provides everything you need.

Review: Nikon Coolpix L19 digital camera

Ben Long — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:45:00 -0700

The Coolpix L19 is a good camera for a little over a hundred bucks. If budget is a primary factor, then this is a great alternative to a camera phone.

Review: Kodak EasyShare C913 digital camera

Ben Long — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:45:00 -0700

Kodak's EasyShare C913 is a decent snapshot camera. If you're on a limited budget, rest assured that the C913 will give you better results than you’ll get with any mobile phone camera.

The multitasking camera

Kelly Turner — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:53:00 -0700

When you need to quickly capture a small tidbit of information—like an address, phone number or price—the best note taker is usually just a click away if you’re carrying an iPhone.

Nikon introduces D5000 digital SLR camera

Peter Cohen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:43:00 -0700

The D5000 is a new entry-level DSLR from Nikon that sports a 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor.

Cameras that double as HD camcorders

Jonathan Seff — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:08:00 -0700

Rather spend money on a nice digital SLR but still want the ability to shoot HD video? There are several such options available.

Cheap cameras & camcorders

Christopher Breen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:38:00 -0700

Chris Breen is joined by Macworld senior contributor, professional photographer, and multimedia maven Ben Long to look at today’s most inexpensive point-and-shoot cameras.