Category: Digital Compact Cameras
Imaging Resource have just published their review of the 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera.
“Though there’s a lot to like in the form and functionality of the HP R927, image quality was not as good as should be expected from a flagship R-Series model with a 8.2-megapixel sensor. The R927’s HP-branded 3x optical zoom (f/2.8-f/5.0) covers the equivalent of a 35-105mm range, which is fairly typical among digital cameras of its class. Results were good at the wide angle, according to our test results, with minimal corner softness, though barrel distortion was surprisingly high. Distortion was not a problem at the telephoto end though. Similarly, chromatic aberration was high at wide angle but less noticeable at telephoto.”
Imaging Resource have just published their review of the 8 megapixel HP Photosmart R927 digital camera. “Though there’s a lot to like in the form and functionality of the HP R927, image quality was not as good as should be expected from a flagship R-Series model with a 8.2-megapixel sensor…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update. 1.42, for the Ricoh R5 camera. The new firmware includes the following improvements:
• Improved the color balance of the LCD.
• Modified the failure on the display of the histogram.
• Improved accuracy of the AF algorithm in the macro mode.
• Improved the quality of the image in the LCD that is displayed immediately after your taking a picture.
Ricoh have released a new firmware update. 1.42, for the Ricoh R5 camera. The new firmware includes the following improvements: • Improved the color balance of the LCD. • Modified the failure on the display of the histogram. • Improved accuracy of the AF algorithm in the macro mode. •…
CNET have published the first online review of the new 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti).
“A solid, handy, compact camera, the Canon PowerShot SD900 nevertheless lacks some useful features offered by the similarly priced SD800 IS. Unless you absolutely need the extra pixels—for, say, cropping tightly on a portion of a photo or printing to larger than 8x10—you’re probably better off with the faster, stabilized SD800 IS.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot SD900 Review
CNET have published the first online review of the new 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD900 (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 900 Ti). “A solid, handy, compact camera, the Canon PowerShot SD900 nevertheless lacks some useful features offered by the similarly priced SD800 IS. Unless you absolutely need the…
CNET have the first online review of the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705 camera.
“Image quality from the V705 is decent for a camera of its class. As usual with Kodak, colors looked very accurate and were well saturated. Though while the camera is capable of capturing an admirable amount of detail, we did see some JPEG artifacts in the form of jaggy diagonal lines and curves as well as other off-color speckles along edges of high contrast.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare V705 Review
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CNET have the first online review of the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705 camera. “Image quality from the V705 is decent for a camera of its class. As usual with Kodak, colors looked very accurate and were well saturated. Though while the camera is capable of capturing an admirable…
CameraLabs have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2.
“The Lumix DMC LX2 is instantly recognisable as a Panasonic compact. It’s a smart-looking camera with a selection of dials and buttons which hint at the degree of manual control available while giving an air of seriousness. With design elements harking back to classic film rangefinders, you know from the first look the LX2 will appeal to photographic enthusiasts.”
Website: CameraLabs - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 Review
CameraLabs have just reviewed the new 10 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2. “The Lumix DMC LX2 is instantly recognisable as a Panasonic compact. It’s a smart-looking camera with a selection of dials and buttons which hint at the degree of manual control available while giving an air of seriousness. With design…
The new Canon G7 features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system. The Canon G7 will be available in October 2006 for $599.99 / £449.00 / €649.99.
Canon USA Press Release
Canon Combines Top-Tier Tech and Classic Camera Design into Line Leading 10-Megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 Digital Camera
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.—Sept. 14, 2006—The Canon PowerShot G7 digital camera, the new flagship of Canon’s ever popular fleet of PowerShot digital cameras will be sailing into stores beginning in October, equipped with a boatload of Canon’s newest technological achievements and user-friendly features and carrying an estimated selling price of $599.99.* Designed to delight even the most die-hard photo enthusiast, the 10-megapixel Canon G7 digital camera continues the tradition of imaging excellence, innovation and ease of use that began when the PowerShot G1 was introduced a mere six years ago.
Photokina Update: We now have some product photos live from Photokina 2006 - just click the link below to view them.
The new Canon G7 features a 10 megapixel, 1/1.8 inch sensor, DIGIC III image processor, Face Detection, 35-210mm lens and optical image stabilization system. The Canon G7 will be available in October 2006 for $599.99 / £449.00 / €649.99. Canon USA Press Release Canon Combines Top-Tier Tech and Classic Camera…
Fujifilm USA have unveiled the FinePix S6000fd, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm. The Fujifilm S6000fd will be available in September for $499.95. The FinePix S6500fd will be available from UK retailers in October 2006, price to be announced, and in Europe from mid-September for 499 €.
Fujifilm USA Press Release
Valhalla, NY, July 12, 2006 - Fujifilm continues to make top-quality picture-taking a snap for consumers with today’s introduction of the SLR-styled FinePix S6000fd, the first digital camera in Fujifilm’s line-up with the company’s new Face Detection Technology. Face Detection Technology operates exactly as its name implies, identifying up to 10 faces in a framed scene. Once faces are identified and prioritized, the 6.3 MegaPixel FinePix S6000fd adjusts its focus and exposure accordingly to ensure the sharpness and clarity of human subjects in the picture, regardless of background. And since it is hardware rather than software based, Fujifilm’s Face Detection Technology works in as little as 0.05 seconds, faster than similar in-camera detection systems currently on the market or soon to be available. Quicker operation reduces the likelihood of missed or blurry photos, frustrations often associated with digital photography.
Photokina Update: We now have some product photos live from Photokina 2006 - just click the link below to view them.
Fujifilm USA have unveiled the FinePix S6000fd, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10.7x zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm. The Fujifilm S6000fd will be available in September for $499.95. The FinePix S6500fd will be available from UK retailers in October 2006, price to be announced, and in Europe from…
Yes, you read the headline correctly - this wooden camera from Olympus is one of the stranger products on display at Photokina 2006. Clearly based on the enduring Mju series of Olympus cameras, the Olympus Wood camera is a working prototype that apparently may or may not go into production (we certainly wouldn’t bet on that happening). Olympus didn’t comment on whether or not they would plant a tree for every one of these wooden cameras that they produced…
Yes, you read the headline correctly - this wooden camera from Olympus is one of the stranger products on display at Photokina 2006. Clearly based on the enduring Mju series of Olympus cameras, the Olympus Wood camera is a working prototype that apparently may or may not go into production…
plawa Press Release
COLOGNE and UHINGEN, Germany, September 27/PRNewswire/—Manufacturer plawa, exclusive licensee of the AGFAPHOTO brand for digital cameras, presents the first model of its new product line at photokina. The DC-735 will be on view at the “AGFAPHOTO digital camera” stand B021 in hall 2.1. From 9 October 2006 the seven megapixel AGFAPHOTO digital camera will be available across Germany for 199 euros (RRP incl. VAT). In addition to a high-quality CCD sensor the 22 millimetre slim line metal housing contains a 2.5 inch bright display, a 3x optical zoom, a lithium ion rechargeable battery and a combined USB 2.0 and video interface. plawa will be announcing more AGFAPHOTO digital cameras before the end of this year: in the five to six megapixel category the DC-530i, DC-630x and DC-633x will be launched at prices between 109 and 149 euros. A ten megapixel model is also in preparation and will be available from specialist dealers at a price of 229 euros.
plawa Press Release COLOGNE and UHINGEN, Germany, September 27/PRNewswire/—Manufacturer plawa, exclusive licensee of the AGFAPHOTO brand for digital cameras, presents the first model of its new product line at photokina. The DC-735 will be on view at the “AGFAPHOTO digital camera” stand B021 in hall 2.1. From 9 October 200…
The new Fujifilm F31fd camera adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 months old F30 model. The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd will be available in December at a retail cost of $399.
Fujifilm USA Press Release
Valhalla, NY, September 25, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is proud to unveil the Fujifilm FinePix F31fd, the first pocketable digital camera from Fujifilm to feature the company’s new Face Detection Technology. Fujifilm’s Face Detection Technology debuted on the SLR-styled FinePix S6000fd. It has a tremendous impact on the quality of “people pictures” by ensuring that cameras like the Fujifilm F31fd will automatically focus on and expose for faces, rather than details that lead to less-than-desirable photographs. Identifying up to 10 faces in a frame, Face Detection Technology ensures photos of friends and family are crisp, clear and properly exposed for a natural feel. It has an advantage over the few other face detection systems currently on the market as the technology is built-in to the camera’s processor, enabling the Fujifilm F31fd to identify faces and optimize settings within a scant 0.05 seconds. With the Fujifilm F31fd, which is similar in style to the FinePix F30, Fujifilm adds Face Detection to the many significant breakthrough features in the award winning and critically-acclaimed FinePix F30 - unprecedented light sensitivities up to ISO 3200 at full resolution, Fujifilm’s Picture Stabilization, the ‘i-Flash’ system, and best-in-class 580-shot battery life. Add a 3x optical zoom lens from Fujinon, a 6-MegaPixel Super CCD HR sensor, and a 2.5 inch LCD screen with glare-reducing coatings and the Fujifilm FinePix F31fd is an ideal companion for consumers looking for a first-class upgrade to their current digital cameras.
Photokina Update: We now have some product photos live from Photokina 2006 - just click the link below to view them.
The new Fujifilm F31fd camera adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 months old F30 model. The Fujifilm FinePix F31fd will be available in December at a retail cost of $399. Fujifilm USA Press Release Valhalla, NY, September 25, 2006 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., is proud…
Kodak UK Press Release
LONDON and COLOGNE, Germany, September 25 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced the latest addition to its award-winning line of consumer digital cameras, the Kodak Z710 zoom digital camera. With impressive 10X optical zoom, phenomenal picture quality, and a host of performance features, this new model bridges the gap between value and performance. Intuitive enough for beginners and sophisticated enough for digital photography enthusiasts, the Kodak Z710 camera provides point-and-shoot simplicity with advanced features to easily get professional-looking results. Available in September, the Kodak Z710 camera will retail for £279 (RRP). “The line of KODAK EASYSHARE digital cameras has won numerous accolades over the past five years for innovation, advanced technology, and ease-of-use,” said Carolyn Walsh, Product Sales Director Digital, Eastman Kodak Company. “With the release of the Kodak Z710 model we are setting a new price-to-performance benchmark making it incredibly simple for people to take, make, share, and organise pictures at a great value.”
Kodak UK Press Release LONDON and COLOGNE, Germany, September 25 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced the latest addition to its award-winning line of consumer digital cameras, the Kodak Z710 zoom digital camera. With impressive 10X optical zoom, phenomenal picture quality, and a host of performance features, this new model…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony T10, a 7 slim megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization and a fastest ISO speed of 1000.
“Even if the T10 looked like debris from a Soviet space capsule, its image stabilization would make it a winner. Toss in sensitivity that goes into orbit at ISO 1000 and you have a serious toy. And add that fashion statement to make it too compelling to ignore. “I always liked Sony,” Mom said. She could be on to something there.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony T10, a 7 slim megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization and a fastest ISO speed of 1000. “Even if the T10 looked like debris from a Soviet space capsule, its image stabilization would make it…
PCMagazine have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options.
“A nice-looking ultracompact camera, the Casio Exilim EX-Z850 ($399.99 list) is both small and sleek. Even so, it includes special features like antishake DSPs (digital signal processors) and the ability to control aperture and shutter speed settings manually. For a basic point-and-shoot, though, there was a steep learning curve—partly due to confusing, unintuitive menus and a lack of on-screen guides. Image quality was good overall. Still, I expected photos to be sharper, given the camera’s 8-megapixel resolution.”
Website: PCMagazine - Casio EX-Z850 Review
PCMagazine have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options. “A nice-looking ultracompact camera, the Casio Exilim EX-Z850 ($399.99 list) is both small and sleek. Even so, it includes special features like antishake DSPs (digital signal…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 60, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 800, Widescreen (16:9) mode, and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“If you’ve ever picked up an Ixus then you’ll know exactly what this camera looks like - they hit a design 10 years ago and stuck to it because it’s a great design. The camera is almost exactly credit card sized but thicker than a couple of the ultra slim models we’ve seen. Most of the body appears to be plastic. There’s just enough metal on there to keep to the Ixus ethic. The Ixus 65 feels heavier than you expect though - it’s only 145g but something about it feels solid. It’s also nicely balanced - without the battery you can tell the left side is much heavier than the right. Pop the battery in and it’s perfectly balanced.”
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 60, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, ISO 800, Widescreen (16:9) mode, and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “If you’ve ever picked up an Ixus then you’ll know exactly what this camera looks like - they hit a design 1…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50, a 7.2-megapixel camera with 28mm wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC lens.
“The Panasonic FX50 retails for $399, which seems slightly overpriced for what it is. What is it? The FX50 is mainly an automatically controlled point-and-shoot digital camera. It does have some pricey features like optical image stabilization, 7.2 megapixels of resolution, and widescreen movies. However, many of its competitors are offering lucrative features in one form or another. The overall value of the FX50 is below average, but for users who want widescreen movies and optical image stabilization above all else may think this is a bargain.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50 Review
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50, a 7.2-megapixel camera with 28mm wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC lens. “The Panasonic FX50 retails for $399, which seems slightly overpriced for what it is. What is it? The FX50 is mainly an automatically controlled point-and-shoot digital camera. It does have some…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250.
“Sony made a big splash this summer with its first D-SLR, the impressive new Alpha DSLR-A100, but the introduction of the Cyber-shot DSC-W100 was much less dramatic. Aside from a few meager improvements, there’s nothing all that special that will make the 8.1-megapixel DSC-W100 stand out from the scores of other ultracompacts on the market. And at $349.95 direct, it’s also a bit pricey.”
Website: PCMagazine - Sony DSC-W100 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250. “Sony made a big splash this summer with its first D-SLR, the impressive new Alpha DSLR-A100, but the introduction of the Cyber-shot DSC-W100 was much less dramatic. Aside from a few meager improvements…
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Olympus mju 700 (also known as the Olympus Stylus 710 in the USA), a 7.1 megapixel camera with 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and a weatherproof body.
“It’s a case of love it or hate it whenever a manufacturer breaks from the “thin square box” mould. The Olympus Mju 700 has an attractive wedge shape that is easy to grip and easy to slip in your pocket. This shape makes it very hard to hold your camera with two hands - even if you try to then your left hand slips off quite easily. If you are using it in a high risk environment (such as over the side of a boat) then I’d highly recommend wrapping the supplied strap around your wrist.”
Website: ThinkCamera - Olympus mju 700 Review
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Olympus mju 700 (also known as the Olympus Stylus 710 in the USA), a 7.1 megapixel camera with 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and a weatherproof body. “It’s a case of love it or hate it whenever a manufacturer breaks from the “thin square box” mould…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Samsung NV10 digital camera.
“I’ve already waxed lyrical in previous reviews over the revolution that has occurred in Samsung’s camera design department, so I won’t go overboard on it here. Suffice to say that the NV10 is a remarkably attractive camera, and that the first impression is overwhelmingly favourable. This is, as it says on the box, a digital camera that others will envy. As you can see from the accompanying pictures, it has a very simple shape, with a rectangular cross-section and plain rounded ends. However the form fits the function and the camera is very comfortable to hold. On the front it has a nicely sculpted handgrip with a rubber insert for extra grip, while on the back the lug for the wrist strap doubles as a thumb rest, providing a good stable handgrip.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Samsung NV10 Review
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TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 10 megapixel Samsung NV10 digital camera. “I’ve already waxed lyrical in previous reviews over the revolution that has occurred in Samsung’s camera design department, so I won’t go overboard on it here. Suffice to say that the NV10 is a remarkably attractive camera, and that…
DIWA member and Czech website Fotoaparat.cz have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera.
DIWA member and Czech website Fotoaparat.cz have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera. Website: Fotoaparat.cz - Olympus mju 720 SW Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera.
“With its attractive Wave design and large 3.0-inch LCD, the Nikon S6 is going to be hard to resist once you’ve got one in your hands. Nikon’s In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF, and D-Lighting enhancement join the 11 Scene modes and four Scene Assist modes to make still photography a pleasure. Add a wide selection of Movie modes and a Voice recorder mode and the Coolpix S6 is as useful as it is lovely to behold. The large LCD is a great stage for the slide show option as well as Picmotion presentations. And being able to transmit stored and live images wirelessly is a nice convenience.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix S6 Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S6, a 6 megapixel, 3x optical zoom len, 3 inch LCD digital camera. “With its attractive Wave design and large 3.0-inch LCD, the Nikon S6 is going to be hard to resist once you’ve got one in your hands. Nikon’s In-Camera Red-Eye Fix…