Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com reviews the Nikon D40X digital SLR.  The D40X is basically the same camera as the Nikon D40 except for a big difference in resolution: The D40 has 6 megapixels and the D40X has 10.2 megapixels resolution.

The sensor in the Nikon D40X is the same as in the D80 and gives this camera a wider ISO range and faster continuous shooting (3 fps instead of 2.5 fps).  The D40X is compact and well built with an excellent grip and is good at metering and giving you the correct exposure for the scene you are photographing.

Gordon gives you an in-depth tour of what it is like to use the D40 with plenty of footage from the 2.5″ LCD screen - including the help and menu system.  There are a few flaws in the D40X such as the 3 point auto focus system, which is fine for some applications, but for taking photos of subjects that are moving all over the place you will be better off with a 9 point auto focus system as found on the Canon 400D Rebel XTi.

Ultimately if you really like the Nikon D40 but just want more resolution, the Nikon D40X will be the camera for you.

Nikon D40X in depth reviews and sample photos:

CameraLabs Nikon D40X Review
DPReview Nikon D40X Review
DCRP Nikon D40X Review

Nikon D40X sample photos on PBase
Nikon D40X sample photos on Flickr

Chris Pirillo reviews the Canon PowerShot TX1 digital camera which are replacing his other two digital cameras (Canon PowerShot S2 IS and Canon SD700 IS).  The Canon PowerShot TX1 is a hybrid digital camera and camcorder with 7.1 resolution and shoots HD video in 720p with stereo sound.

The TX1 has a nice 1.8″ swivel and lens with 10x OPTICAL zoom and supermacro for extreme close-ups.  Chris says he is very happy with the image quality…I think his dog Pixie agrees.

On the down side, there is a problem with red eye on this camera as the flash is too close to the lens.  This can be fixed by you with your favorite image editing software - but if you don’t like to take the time to do that you might be a little annoyed.  Also the power button is a little hard to find, the camera needs to be used with a camera strap and the controls are a bit awkward.

Overall the pros outweigh the cons with the Canon PowerShot TX1 and its HD video, 7.1 megapixel resolution, stereo sound and more.  In the end, Chris gives this digital camera a “B” and thinks they will do better with the TX2 - but, the PowerShot TX1 is a keeper!  This camera currently sells for around $480.

Canon PowerShot TX1 In Depth Reviews and Sample Photos:

Chris Pirillo Canon PowerShot TX1 Review
DPReview Canon PowerShot TX1 Review
Steves Digicams Canon PowerShot TX1 Review

Canon PowerShot TX1 Sample Photos on PBase
Canon PowerShot TX1 Sample Photos on Flickr

Here’s another review of the Canon EOS 400D Digital SLR, this time by Schmango.  This is a 1o megapixel digital SLR and is a bit small if you have big hands - but you can buy an optional battery pack to give it a better feel.  It comes with a standard 18-55mm lens, but he recommends to spend extra money and buy a 75-300mm telephoto lens.

The Canon EOS 400D has a nifty little feature that turns the LCD screen off when you are looking through the regular viewfinder.  He recommends getting two 1GB image cards so you can alternate between the cards when storing them… in case you lose one.  This digital SLR is compact and lightweight, has anti-dust, is a very good first digital SLR for beginners, fast and responsive, and more.

On a final note he recommends the Canon brand as they have more lenses to choose from compared to other brands.  Be sure to check out our earlier review of  this camera here: Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi Review.

Canon EOS 400D Digital SLR in depth reviews and sample photos:

DPReview Canon EOS 400D Digital Camera Review
Steves Digicams Canon EOS 400D Digital Camera Review
Canon EOS 400D Sample Photos on Pbase

Master video reviewer Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com is at it again - this time reviewing the Olympus E-510 EVOLT Digital SLR.  The E-510 is the successor to the E-500 and has many features including anti-dust, built in anti-shake that works with any lens and live view so you can compose your images on the LCD screen.

The E-510 has a more SLR like look than its near relative, the E-410.  You’ll find it more comfortable especially when using bigger, heavier lenses.  After a brief introduction, Gordon gives a demonstration showing you the menu system and live view.  Unfortunately using auto focus with live view is a little time consuming - taking a couple of seconds for each photo.  The E-510 has excellent image stabilization and Gordon gives an impressive demo of it in action.

Overall, the Olympus E-510 EVOLT Digital SLR is one of the most feature packed digital SLR’s to date with 10 megapixel resolution, excellent kit lens, anti-dust, anti-shake, live view and more.  Currently the Olympus E-510 sells for around $809.  For more in depth reviews and sample photos, see below:

CameraLabs Olympus E-510 Review
DigitalCameraInfo Olympus E-510 Review

Olympus E-510 Sample Photos from CameraLabs.com
Olympus E-510 Sample Photos from DCRP
Olympus E-510 Sample Photos from PBase

Chris from PCMech.com reviews the Olympus SP-320 digital camera.  This camera has been around for over a year but I shouldn’t discriminate older digital cameras, right?  :)  The SP-320 has 7.1 megapixel resolution for excellent print quality, a 2.5″ LCD screen and runs on 2 AA batteries.  Image stabilization is available on this camera as well as a full manual mode.

The Olympus SP-320 has quick startup and shutdown, 25 mb of internal memory and up to 1 GB of additional memory with an optional xD memory card.  You can also shoot video in either 15 fps or 30 fps with two different video qualities.  This camera retails for around $249, but you can likely find it cheaper on eBay or other shopping sites.

For more in depth reviews and sample photos from the Olympus SP-320, see below:

Steves Digicams Olympus SP-320 Review
Imaging Resource Olympus SP-320 Review

Olympus SP-320 Sample Photos from PBase

Jacia from Tiger Direct reviews the Canon PowerShot SD1000 digital camera. This small camera has a whopping 7.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch wide LCD screen and is very easy to carry around. The Canon PowerShot SD1000 is designed for photographers who wants to take great pictures without things being too complicated.

This digital camera also has “Color Accent Technology” so you can enhance specific colors depending on what you are shooting. The SD1000 comes with an audio-video input cable, USB cable, battery charger and software. Jacia also shows you a close-up of the LCD screen so you can get a better idea of how this camera works.

The Canon PowerShot SD1000 digital camera currently sells for around $230.  In depth reviews and sample photos may be found below:

Steves Digicams Canon PowerShot SD1000 Review
DPInterface Canon PowerShot SD1000 Review
Imaging Resource Canon PowerShot SD1000 Review

Canon PowerShot SD1000 Sample Photos from PBase

Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com gives you a 7 minute video tour and review of the Nikon D80 Digital SLR. The Nikon D80 is a 10 megapixel digital SLR that is designed to be affordable but an upgrade from some of the budget model digital SLRs on the market. The extra money you spend on the Nikon D80 will give you a more solid and sturdy feel as well as an 18-70mm lens as opposed to an 18-55mm lens found on less expensive models. The Nikon D80 does come in several different kits and the one he shows you here has an 18-135mm lens.

The Nikon D80 has a top lcd screen to display exposure information such as aperture, shutter speed, white balance and more.  This top lcd screen makes it easy to read when you are outside with bright sunlight.  The camera also has a 2.5″ color display and an excellent menu system including an image retouch menu to edit your photos directly on the camera.

The Nikon D80 currently sells for around $942 for just the camera body.  Full reviews and sample photos from this camera can be found below:

CameraLabs Nikon D80 Review
DPReview Nikon D80 Review
PhotoReview Nikon D80 Review

Nikon D80 Sample Photos from Pbase
Nikon D80 Sample Photos from DPReview

Rudy from Canon USA gives you a brief review of the Canon EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR.  This review is brought to you by PhotoInduced.com.  The Canon EOS-1D Mark III is Canon’s entirely new digital SLR that has 10 million pixels of resolution and can shoot up to 10 frames a second.  The focusing system and virtually every component in this camera is entirely new.

A wireless transmitter (WFTE2A) is available for this camera to transmit images to a computer up to 150 feet away.  The Canon EOS-1D Mark III has a “Live View” feature to allow you use the large 3″ LCD monitor as the viewfinder for manual or automatic focus and more.  This is a professional digital SLR with a hefty price tag currently around $4,500+ U.S. dollars.

Reviews and sample photos of this camera are below:

DPReview Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review
PhotoReview Canon EOS-1D Mark III Review
The Luminous Landscape Canon 1D MKIII Review

Canon EOS-1D Sample Photos

Cameras.co.uk reviews the Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera, giving you a “four minute fast guide” showing all of the main features of this 10 megapixel digital camera.  This is a high end compact digital camera with many features you would expect to find on a digital SLR.  Other features include a 6x zoom lens, manual controls, image stabilization, and more.

The online price for the Canon PowerShot G7 is currently around $453.00.   Reviews and sample photos of this camera are below:

DPReview Canon PowerShot G7 Review
Steves Digicam’s  Canon PowerShot G7 Review
Digital Photography Blog Canon PowerShot G7 Review

Canon PowerShot G7 Sample Photos

Abhinov (Tumpy007) reviews the Canon EOS 400D digital SLR which he just bought from Costco for $861.99. This is an interesting review showing you the unpacking of the 400D so you can see what it looks like and what comes with it before you buy one.

As you will see, the 400D is up and ready to go within a few short minutes after unpacking it. Here are some sample photos taken with the 400D by Abhinov. I’ll add a full video review in the near future.

More in depth reviews and sample photos of the Canon EOS 400D are below:

DPReview Canon EOS 400D Digital Camera Review
Steves Digicams Canon EOS 400D Digital Camera Review
Canon EOS 400D Sample Photos on Pbase