Digital Camera News and Reviews

Hasselblad 907X 50C

Photography Blog has reviewed the mirrorless medium format digital camera Hasselblad 907X 50C with a price tag of a hefty $6,399.00.

Some key features for the Hasselblad 907X 50C camera:
-50-megapixel CMOS sensor (43.8 x 32.9 mm)
-CFV II 50C digital back
-3.2in 2.36M dot tilting rear display
-full touch support

The Hasselblad 907X 50C mirrorless medium format digital camera scores a 4,5 out of 5 total stars and it scores highest on image quality and design while it scores a bit lower on ease of use and value for your hard earned money.
Read the full review of the Hasselblad 907X 50C camera here.

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro

The online review website SLR Gear has tested the new PRO lens from Olympus called Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko Digital. This pro lens is super compact and provides a long lang range its 300mm focal length that should fit many wildlife and bird photographers using the mirco Four Thirds standard.

Some key features for the Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko lens:
-300mm focal length (equivalent to 600mm in 35mm standard)
-9 (rounded) Diaphragm Blades
-High-Speed AF (Movie & Still Compatible)
-Weight: 1.27kg / 2.8 lb
-Built-in image stabilization

SLR Gear ends up giving the Olympus PRO lens a very good review and even calling it “heck of a lens” with stunning image stabilization and excellent image quality. One drawback is a hefty price tag.
Read the full review of the Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS Pro ED M.Zuiko Digital lens here.

Nikon D5300 DSLR camera

Photography Blog has reviewed a new DSLR camera from Nikon called Nikon D5300. It comes with a might 24.2 megapixels and nifty features such as GPS and Wi-Fi.

Some key features for the Nikon D5300 DSLR camera:
-24.2 megapixel image sensor
-3.2″ LCD screen
-39-point autofocus system
-Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
-GPS connectivity
-Full HD movies at 1080/50/60p with stereo sound

Photography Blog ends up giving the a “Highly Recommended” rating with 4.5 stars out of 5 possible. Overall the Nikon camera scores very high with highest scores on value for your money, features, design and image quality. The only place where the D5300 scores a little lower is on how easy it is to use.
This DSLR seems like a mighty fine camera, but not that much has changed from the previous model: the D5200.
Read the full review of the Nikon D5300 DSLR camera here.

Canon PowerShot G16

Trusted Reviews has tested the new high end compact camera from Canon called Canon PowerShot G16. This series of cameras has been very popular so it will interesting to see how the latest edition performs.

Some key features for the Canon PowerShot G16 camera:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-3″ 921k-dot LCD screen
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm f/1.8-2.8)
-ISO sensitivity 80 to 12800
-Video quality: 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the G16 an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible stars. The Canon camera scores highest on design and image quality, a little lower on features and performance, while it scores lowest on value for your money where it only gets 6 out of 10 stars. If you have plenty of cash and look for an advanced compact camera that produces excellent pictures, this camera might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Canon PowerShot G16 digital camera here.