PopPhoto have reviewed the Ricoh GX100 digital camera, which features a 10.01 megapixel CCD, fast 24-72mm wide zoom lens and a removable electronic view?nder.

“The GX100 uses an unusual, hybrid autofocus that combines TTL focusing on the CCD with an external passive AF sensor. It focuses quickly and accurately, so much so that we never needed the AF assist lamp, even in very dim lighting. The camera also has very short shutter lag.”

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Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Kodak Z712, which is positioned as an alternative to a DSLR, offering a 12x zoom lens (36-432 mm) and 7.1 megapixels.

“The Kodak EasyShare Z712 IS is good value for the money. The compression at the highest image quality is a bit stronger than we would like, and the LCD monitor not as crisp as some others. But the camera’s capacity to reproduce colours faithfully and the generally good characteristics of the lens, and the fact it includes a very effective stabilization system make it a worthwhile camera.”

Website: Megapixel.net - Kodak Z712 Review

DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Pentax W30, a waterproof digital camera offering 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and two new Shake Reduction modes.

“The Pentax Optio W30 is part of a growing line of weather- and dust-resistant cameras geared for active point-and-shooters. It is the fifth in Pentax’s W-series, a line of waterproof cameras. The 7.1-megapixel camera comes in a swimmer’s body, which allows for longer underwater time at increased depths over its predecessors. Among its other touted features are facial recognition technology and low light shooting abilities at ISO 3200.”

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TrustedReviews have published their review of the new 10 megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti (also known as the Powershot SD900).

“Picture quality is also impressive. The larger 1/1.8” CCD avoids most of the problems associated with small high-resolution sensors, and produces better dynamic range and much better image noise control than some other 10MP compact cameras. The 900 Ti produced usable pictures with fine detail at 800 ISO, and from 400 downwards I’d describe the picture quality as excellent, although I still don’t think there’s a noticeable advantage in choosing a 10MP sensor over an 8MP one.”

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The new DX-1G housing and 1G camera is the world’s most advanced compact underwater digital camera system. The Sea&Sea DX-1G underwater digital camera is based on the Ricoh Caplio GX-100 digital camera, offering the same features including 10 megapixel sensor, 24-72mm lens and RAW shooting mode. Available in the US is early August, the DX-1G system costs around $999.95, and it will be available in several packages with SEA&SEA’s YS-110 DS-TTL strobe and YS-27DX strobe and accessories.

The BenQ E820 and BenQ C740i digital cameras are upgraded versions of the E720 and C740 models. Both feature a large bright 2.5-inch LTPS screen, face-tracking function and 3x Pentax lens. The BenQ C740i has a 7 megapixel sensor, whilst the E820 offers 8 megapixels. Pricing and availability of the BenQ E820 and BenQ C740i to be announced.

ePhotoZine have reviewed the Casio EX-V7, the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 7X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38-266mm on a 35mm film camera).

“The zoom shots taken in my barren living room show that the camera can not pull in enough light to cope with the zoom and has to push the ISO to handle it, this instance had the wide angle set at ISO200 and the zoomed image set to ISO800 which seems to me that maybe Casio were in a rush to get a big zoom on a small camera and either didn’t think of light availability or put in some shortcuts to cope with it.”

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DigiCamReview have reviewed the Ricoh 500SE, a GPS-ready digital camera with an integrated precision GPS module.

“The camera has good image quality - the camera has good detail and very good colour (accurate, and quite natural) and there was little to no noticeable corner softness in the images - despite the wide-angle lens. Images have good saturation and contrast, although with fairly high noise even at the lower ISO settings. The higher ISO settings of ISO400 and above are probably best avoided as detail is noise is very high. Indoors photos were good, although noise was noticeable in some shots and red-eye occurred occassionally.”

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TrustedReviews have reviewed the Casio EX-Z75, which features a 7.2 megapixel sensor, Anti-Shake DSP mode and other advanced functions.

“It also has extremely good image quality. Casio used to use Pentax or Canon lenses in its compacts, and the lens on the Z75 does look very similar to the lens on the Pentax Optio M30. The level of detail is very good, and overall sharpness is also good although it does drop off in the far corners of the frame at wide angle. There is also noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle, although to be fair it’s about average for a pocket compact.”

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DIWA member Digit.no have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.

“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 may look like any other compact camera with a large LCD screen. However, inside its robust exteriour are numerous features and functions that separates the LX2 from the crowd. Not only does it offer a 4x LEICA zoom lens with a wide angle equivalent to 28 mm and 10 MP resolution from a 16:9 CCD image sensor, it also has an option for RAW format and several advanced manual settings for the creative photographer. Thanks to its new Venus Engine III image processor, image noise is better controlled in the LX2 than in its predecessor, the LX1, despite higher image resolution. Allthough optical viewfinder, hot shoe, fast USB interface, face recognition and a few other minor details are missing, the LX2 is one of the most refined and sophisticated cameras in its class.”

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DigiCamReview have just reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F20, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 2000 and 2.5-inch LCD screen.

“The F20, despite being a budget digital camera, has great image quality. Colours are very good and in a very wide range of situations the camera will take sharp, detailed pictures with good exposure. The camera is probably great for events where fast photography is essential. The challenges that this camera will face that most others will fail at will be low light situations where you don’t particularly want to use the flash.”

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ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Kodak Z712, which is positioned as an alternative to a DSLR, offering a 12x zoom lens (36-432 mm) and 7.1 megapixels.

“The camera has a plastic body, but isn’t light. The build quality feels quite good and the camera is well balanced. It is small, but has a place for everything as the grip will easily fit a hand and a place to position your thumb. The screen for the viewfinder is bigger allowing easier picture taking, but the rear screen is the most favoured option. During bright sunlight, the viewfinder will come into its own as you still see the image to be shot.”

Website: ePhotoZine - Kodak Z712 Review

ePhotoZine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera, which fits a 10x optical zoom, 7.2 megapixels and 3 inch LCD screen into a compact, stylish body.

“The camera is made of metal, so the quality feels nice although this does add to the weight of the camera and it does feel heavier than other models. The features are easy enough to get to, the main drawback is that there are so many features it can get overwhelming. The battery compartment has a switch to unlock it and, like the power button, has some resistance meaning it cannot just open by getting caught. This is also where the SD card is housed and these are both snared in so they cannot just drop out.”

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TrustedReviews have taken a look at the distinctive Samsung NV7 digital camera.

“As might be expected the lens performs superbly, producing excellent sharpness across the entire frame at all focal lengths, with minimal wide-angle barrel distortion. Colour rendition and exposure are also excellent, although dynamic range is somewhat limited, with little shadow detail and some burned-out highlights. However the NV7 does have a major problem with image noise, and I’m not talking about the buzzing OPS system.”

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Megapixel.net have reviewed the Samsung L700 camera, which offers several advanced features, including a suite of advanced video and editing functions, in a compact, stylish metal body. It has 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and a bright 2.5” LCD display.

“Overall, the Samsung L700 yields very good images, particularly if these are destined to be printed. The L700 reacts quickly to its controls, including its shutter release, and its photos can be printed out to 10.2 x 7.6 inches (26 x 19.5 cm) at 300 dpi easily and with excellent results, placing it on the same footing as most expensive cameras. In fact, the L700 probably has one of the best cost-to-value ratios for cameras currently on the market.”

Website: Megapixel.net - Samsung L700 Review

CameraLabs have just reviewed the new Panasonic DMC-FZ8 ultra-zoom compact digital camera.

“Panasonic claims to have improved both with its latest Venus III processor, but there’s still some serious issues when you look closely at images. Viewed at 100%, the FZ8 exhibits smearing of fine detail even at its lowest sensitivities – and with the with noise reduction turned down. It’s certainly not the camera for someone who likes to examine images on-screen at 100%, but to be fair, this is becoming par for the course for non-DSLRs and we’ve actually seen worse examples.”

Website: CameraLabs - Panasonic DMC-FZ8 Review

ePhotoZine have just reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F20, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 2000 and 2.5-inch LCD screen.

“In ISO ranges 100-400 the quality of the image is good, and there is plenty of detail. By ISO800 some noise is starting to appear and the image is becoming slighty fuzzy, and at ISO1600 the noise is clearly visible and all parts of the picture are grainy, but no more than you would expect for such a high ISO setting.”

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DCResource have just reviewed the 15x zoom Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H9 digital camera.

“In most respects, it’s actually worse than the DSC-H5 that came before it, which was generally regarded as one of the best ultra zoom cameras on the market. While some changes were for the better (more zoom power and improved camera performance), the H9 disappoints in several areas, most notably image quality, build quality, and usability.”

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PCMag have just reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S50c camera, which offers offer 7.2 megapixels, a 3x zoom lens (38-114mm), Vibration Reduction, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting, plus a 3 inch wide-angle LCD monitor and Wi-Fi connectivity.

“Nikon continues taking the lead in wireless digital cameras, but these cameras are still a bit tricky to use. A number of things keep the Nikon Coolpix S50c from receiving top honors. First, I found significant shutter lag, mainly due to the delayed flash effect in its auto setting, and there are other annoying performance issues. Second, the Coolpix’s fancy wireless features still proved to be way too confusing to use, at least at first.”

Website: PCMag - Nikon Coolpix S50c Review

TrustedReviews have reviewed the new Pentax T30 compact digital camera, which features 7.1 megapixels, a 3 inch touch-screen LCD display, Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure, plus a high ISO Digital Shake Reduction mode.

“Picture quality also seems to be significantly improved over the rather disappointing performance of the T20, although it is still not entirely problem-free. The T30 has a maximum ISO setting of 3200, and produces good results at settings up to 400 ISO, and printable results as high as 1600, which is a pretty creditable performance by any standard. Overall picture quality is about average for this class of camera, with the lens producing good detail and contrast with relatively little wide-angle barrel distortion.”

Website: TrustedReviews - Pentax T30 Review