According to the analysis of user trend in Japan for the most popular camera sales ranking from 7/9 to 7/16. Ricoh “Caplio R6″ took the number one spot for a continuous of 4 weeks. This camera features a 7.1x zoom and Ricoh’s CCD-shift vibration correction, adding a larger 2.7-inch LCD and face-detection technology.The Fuji FinePix F31fd camera took the #2 spot from Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3, it is first pocketable digital camera to feature hardware-based Face Detection technology. Face Detection has great impact on people photography, ensuring the camera automatically focuses on and exposes for faces, rather than details that can confuse other cameras. Coping with up to ten faces in a frame, it ensures photos of friends and family are crisp, clear and perfectly exposed no matter what the occasion.

Number three is Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3, the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

Amazinging, the only DSLR camera that made it to the top 10 is Pentax K10D, at number 7 ranking. Here’s the top 10 ranking between 7/9 - 7/16 in Japan:

1. Ricoh R6 DIGITAL
2. Fuji FinePix F31fd
3. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3
4. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100
5. Canon IXY DIGITAL 900IS
6. Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1200
7. Pentax K10D
8. Nikon COOLPIX P5000
9. Olympus μ770SW<
10. Canon Powershot G7

Website : Japan Most Popular Camera Ranking - July 9 to July 16

According to the analysis of user trend in Japan for the most popular camera sales ranking from 6/25 to 7/1. Ricoh “Caplio R6″ took the number one spot from Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3, which took the number one spot for a continuous of 7 weeks. This camera features a 7.1x zoom and Ricoh’s CCD-shift vibration correction, adding a larger 2.7-inch LCD and face-detection technology.

The #2 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3 is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

Number 3 continued to be the Canon IXY Digital 900IS, US name of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH. This camera offers a focal length range of 28 – 105mm (35mm equivalent), and a 3.8x optical zoom lens allows photographers to capture wider panoramas, architectural photos and group shots. The lens incorporates Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer to counteract the effects of camera shake for steadier performance in low light, at full zoom or when shooting from moving vehicles.

Special note that the newly released Casio “EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1200” enters into rank #9. The new camera is Casio’s flagship Exilim Zoom, boasting a world-leading 12.1 effective megapixels to deliver both high resolution and premium performance. Here’s the top 10 ranking between 6/25 - 7/1 in Japan:

1. Ricoh R6 DIGITAL
2. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3
3. Canon IXY DIGITAL 900IS
4. Fuji FinePix F31fd
5. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX100
6. Nikon COOLPIX P5000
7. Olympus μ770SW
8. Olympus CAMEDIA SP-550UZ
9. Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z1200
10. Ricoh R5 DIGITAL

Website : Japan Most Popular Camera Ranking - June 25 to July 1

According to the analysis of user trend in Japan for the most popular camera sales ranking from 6/4 to 6/10. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3 took the number one spot for a continuous of 6 weeks. This camera is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

Ricoh “Caplio R6” advanced rapidly from previous rank 6 up to the second ranking. Replacing the previous number 2 rank, Olympus Camedia SP-550UZ. Ricoh Caplio R6 features a 7.1x zoom and Ricoh’s CCD-shift vibration correction, adding a larger 2.7-inch LCD and face-detection technology.

Number 3 continued to be the Canon IXY Digital 900IS, US name of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH. This camera offers a focal length range of 28 – 105mm (35mm equivalent), and a 3.8x optical zoom lens allows photographers to capture wider panoramas, architectural photos and group shots. The lens incorporates Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer to counteract the effects of camera shake for steadier performance in low light, at full zoom or when shooting from moving vehicles.

Interestingly, the Pentax K10D, the only DSLR camera on the list, went up to number 6 from the 10th ranking. New entry at number 10 is the Sony “Cyber-shot DSC-W200″. It features a CCD of 12.1 Megapixel and a high-definition component output with full 1080 photo-viewing. Here’s the top 10 ranking between 6/4 - 6/10 in Japan:

1. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3
2. Ricoh R6 DIGITAL
3. Canon IXY DIGITAL 900IS
4. Olympus CAMEDIA SP-550UZ
5. Nikon COOLPIX P5000
6. Pentax K10D
7. Fuji FinePix F31fd
8. Olympus μ770SW
9. Ricoh R5 DIGITAL
10. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200

Website : Japan Most Popular Camera Ranking - June 4 to June 10

According to the analysis of user trend in Japan for the most popular camera sales ranking from 5/21 to 5/27. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3 took the number one spot for a continuous of 4 weeks. This camera is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

The Olympus Camedia SP-550UZ camera stays the same at number 2 position as last week. The Camedia SP-550UZ is a digital camera with 18X optical zoom (28-504mm equiv.), a 7 Megapixel CCD sensor, 5.6x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display, ISO up to 5000 and anti-shake protection.

Number 3 is the Canon IXY Digital 900IS, US name of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH, stays the same as last week. This camera offers a focal length range of 28 – 105mm (35mm equivalent), and a 3.8x optical zoom lens allows photographers to capture wider panoramas, architectural photos and group shots. The lens incorporates Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer to counteract the effects of camera shake for steadier performance in low light, at full zoom or when shooting from moving vehicles.

The number 4 rank Canon IXY DIGITAL 10 (US name Canon Powershot SD1000) is the first entry to the top 10 ranking. This is a successor model of the Canon IXY DIGITAL 70 (US name Canon Powershot SD600). The Canon IXY Digital 10 has a 7.1 Megapixel CCD image sensor, DIGIC image processor and 3x optical zoom. Other features include a 2.5-inch LCD screen, ISO up to 1600, Face Catch Technology, PictBridge support and a SD card slot supporting also SDHC. Here’s the top 10 ranking between 5/21 - 5/27 in Japan:

1. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3
2. Olympus CAMEDIA SP-550UZ
3. Canon IXY DIGITAL 900IS
4. Canon IXY DIGITAL 10
5. Kodak EasyShare V705
6. Nikon COOLPIX P5000
7. Olympus μ770SW
8. Fuji FinePix Z5fd
9. Fuji FinePix F31fd
10. Ricoh Caplio R6

Website : Japan Most Popular Camera Ranking - May 21 to May 27

For photographers using long-heavy tele-zoom and telephoto lenses such as the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM lens, gravity is a problem. The lens puts stress on the lensmount and camera body as it pulls the camera in a downward direction–unless it is supported. Typically, this has meant photographers simply would hold the lens by its to take stress off of the camera body (if they remembered). Dowell Enterprises has come up with a clever solution: the Lens Cradle.

The Lens Cradle is designed to fit any lens with a tripod mount. It supports the camera and lens horizontally by utilizing the tripod mounting ring on the lens. Thereby, substantially reducing if not eliminating, the damage and stress that occurs to the camera body at the lens mounting junction. The Lens Cradle gives horizontal balance and stability that a camera strap alone does not provide. You no longer need to support the weight of a large lens with your hands. The natural horizontal position keeps the camera poised to be ready for the next elusive shot and prevents lens creep on push pull lenses. It is selling for $25.

Website :  LensCradle Support for long DSLR lenses

According to the analysis of user trend in Japan for the most popular camera sales ranking from 5/14 to 5/20. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3 took the number one spot for a continuous of 3 weeks. This camera is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

The Olympus Camedia SP-550UZ camera took the number 2 spot pushing the Canon IXY Digital 900IS down to number 3. The Camedia SP-550UZ is a digital camera with 18X optical zoom (28-504mm equiv.), a 7 Megapixel CCD sensor, 5.6x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display, ISO up to 5000 and anti-shake protection.

Number 3 is the Canon IXY Digital 900IS, US name of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH. This camera offers a focal length range of 28 – 105mm (35mm equivalent), and a 3.8x optical zoom lens allows photographers to capture wider panoramas, architectural photos and group shots. The lens incorporates Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer to counteract the effects of camera shake for steadier performance in low light, at full zoom or when shooting from moving vehicles.

The Fuji FinePix F31fd dropped 4 ranking down to the 9th position, and the only DSLR camera that made it to the top 10 is Pentax K10D, at number 10 ranking. Here’s the top 10 ranking between 5/14 - 5/20 in Japan:

1. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3
2. Olympus CAMEDIA SP-550UZ
3. Canon IXY DIGITAL 900IS
4. Olympus μ770SW
5. Nikon COOLPIX P5000
6. Ricoh R6 DIGITAL
7. Kodak EasyShare V705
8. Ricoh GR DIGITAL
9. Fuji FinePix F31fd
10. Pentax K10D
    

Website : Japan Most Popular Camera Ranking - May 14 to May 20

According to the analysis of user trend in Japan for the most popular camera sales ranking from 5/7 to 5/13. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3 took the number one spot. This camera is the latest members of the award-winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 10x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body. To further add to their appeal, the TZ3 go one step further to feature a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens (equivalent to 28-280mm on a 35mm film camera) for wide-angle shooting.

The number 2 ranking is the same as last time, the Canon IXY Digital 900IS, US name of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH. This camera offers a focal length range of 28 – 105mm (35mm equivalent), and a 3.8x optical zoom lens allows photographers to capture wider panoramas, architectural photos and group shots. The lens incorporates Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer to counteract the effects of camera shake for steadier performance in low light, at full zoom or when shooting from moving vehicles.

The number 3 ranking is Olympus Camedia SP-550UZ camera, a digital camera with 18X optical zoom (28-504mm equiv.), a 7 Megapixel CCD sensor, 5.6x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display, ISO up to 5000 and anti-shake protection.

Interestingly, the only DSLR camera that made it to the top 10 is Nikon D200, at number 10 ranking. Here’s the top 10 ranking 5/7 - 5/13:

1. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ3
2. Canon IXY DIGITAL 900IS
3. Olympus CAMEDIA SP-550UZ
4. Ricoh GR DIGITAL
5. Olympus μ770SW
6. FUji FinePix F31fd
7. Nikon COOLPIX P5000
8. Kodak EasyShare V705
9. Ricoh Caplio GX100
10. Nikon D200

Website : Japan Most Popular Camera Ranking - May 7 to May 13

Photography Press in UK wrote an review of this Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 DSLR camera. With its (Panasonic-made) 7.5-megapixel sensor and magnesium alloy bodywork, the camera offers a high-resolution package aimed at the more serious snapper. The Leica D Vario-Elmarit lens is testament to that providing a 14-50mm (28-100mm in 35mm terms) focal range and an F2.8 to F3.5 maximum aperture range. The L1 also becomes the first non-Olympus D-SLR using the FourThirds system. Here’s a quick summary of the review:

“Score 8/10 : The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is an attractive package but that Leica kit lens makes it an expensive looking one, so the value for money becomes a bit of an issue when you look at competing D-SLRs in that price bracket. The slightly retro handling and the image performance are great bonuses in my book even if the gloomy porro finder is not such a breeze, making focus confirmation quite difficult at times.

However, good build and some unique features with cracking image quality combine here to make a great first D-SLR from Panasonic, one well worth closer inspection.”

Website : Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 DSLR camera Review