Ming Thein was given a mystery camera to review:
"Post-CP+, and in a stunning reversal of recent events, I’ve been given a camera to test. Not just any camera; one that is not even currently available. It is light, portable and sits in a class of its own amongst all cameras I have used."
You can read the full review on his website - really intriguing. Here are few quotes that describe the camera:
- There is no need to use it on a tripod, though as always it helps
- It is built with simplicity of purpose in mind
- It has uses a 28-140mm fixed lens equivalent with ED element (max f/2.7)
- HD video
- CCD sensor (?)
- It is not a Leica
- Very noisy to the point of being unusable above ISO 400 or so
- Very slow AF
- The LCD panel isn’t the best
- Battery life is not great ( two batteries included in the box)
- Not a beginner’s camera
- It is lighter than it looks and quite compact, and works off a variety of power sources (?)
- It looks like it would survive a drop and a little moisture without too much trouble
- The curves and edges of the body are soft and comfortable in the hand
- There are few but well-placed controls
- Not just cheap, but very cheap for what it is (price-wise)
One interesting point - Ming Thein's post is tagged "Nikon":
Update: this whole thing is most likely a joke. This is probably the reviewed camera - an old Nikon Coolpix:
