Category: Digital Compact Cameras
Fujifilm UK Press Release
EISA votes Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom European Zoom Camera of 2006-2007 - Powerful mini-SLR style camera honoured by celebrated awards association
Fujifilm today announces that its acclaimed FinePix S5600 Zoom digital camera has been named ‘European Zoom Camera 2006-2007’ at this year’s prestigious European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards. The FinePix S5600 Zoom is the third generation of Fujifilm’s powerful mini-SLR style cameras with long zoom lens. It features a fast 10x optical zoom with fixed lens housing, and covers all settings from wide angle to telephoto. This gives the photographer optical power without the bulkiness and heavy body of larger cameras.
Fujifilm UK Press Release EISA votes Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom European Zoom Camera of 2006-2007 - Powerful mini-SLR style camera honoured by celebrated awards association Fujifilm today announces that its acclaimed FinePix S5600 Zoom digital camera has been named ‘European Zoom Camera 2006-2007’ at this year’s prestigious European Imaging and…
Camera Labs have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“Of course packing the equivalent of a 35-350mm lens into a body only slightly larger than a pack of cards inevitably results in some compromises. The TZ1’s lens isn’t particularly sharp in the corners when zoomed-in for example, although it does perform surprisingly well in terms of geometric distortion and coloured fringing.”
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Camera Labs have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “Of course packing the equivalent of a 35-350mm lens into a body only slightly larger than a pack of cards inevitably results in some compromises. The TZ1’s lens isn’t particularly sharp in the corners…
DPReview have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera.
“Unusually I’m not going to talk too much about image quality here; it’s not great, but the color is excellent and at the lowest ISO settings it’s perfectly good enough for small (up to, say, 5x7 inches) prints or for viewing on a typical 1024x768 screen. If you’re more demanding, want to produce larger prints or shoot in low light I’d suggest you turn around and walk away now.”
Website: DPReview - Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
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DPReview have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera. “Unusually I’m not going to talk too much about image quality here; it’s not great, but the color is excellent and at the lowest ISO settings it’s perfectly good enough for small (up to, say…
Norwegian website Akam.no have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
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Norwegian website Akam.no have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30, which offers ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. Website: Akam.no - Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review Website: Read our Fujifilm Finepix F30 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A530, which offers 5 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens.
“At the end of the day, the Canon A530 should be a very strong-selling model in the popular PowerShot line, providing not only easy use for beginners (in full-auto mode), but a nice complement of advanced exposure and metering modes for the more experienced shooter. This is a camera that offers novice photographers plenty of capability to grow into, and should make a great choice for families or couples with widely varying levels of photo expertise.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A530, which offers 5 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens. “At the end of the day, the Canon A530 should be a very strong-selling model in the popular PowerShot line, providing not only easy use for…
Kodak have announced 4 new cameras today, including the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705, and 3 C-series models.
The KODAK EASYSHARE V705 camera will be available worldwide in September (RRP £279.99). The KODAK EASYSHARE C875 camera will be available worldwide end of August (RRP £229.99), the C743 will be available end of September (RRP £149.99), and the C433 will be available worldwide beginning mid-September (RRP £89.99).
Kodak UK Press Release
Kodak Announces the World’s Smallest Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Digital Camera and Additions to the C-Series Line of Digital Cameras - Company Stays on Top with the Launch of Attractive, Feature-Packed Cameras Designed to Unleash Creativity
London, August 8 — In the latest addition to its award-winning EASYSHARE consumer digital photography system, Eastman Kodak Company today announced four new innovative and user-friendly products to the C and V-Series lines of EASYSHARE Digital Cameras. The KODAK EASYSHARE V705 Dual Lens Digital Camera - the world’s smallest ultra-wide-angle 7.0 MP 5X optical zoom digital camera - and the KODAK EASYSHARE C875 Zoom Digital Camera, with 8.0 MP, 5X all glass SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens, are two impressively designed and unbelievably equipped offerings from Kodak. “As a leader in the digital camera marketplace, Kodak once again surpasses the competition by designing innovative and powerful ultra-compact cameras,” said Carolyn Walsh, Product Sales Director Digital, Eastman Kodak Company. “Kodak continues to raise the bar by providing picture takers with the tools to create high-quality photos, enhancing the overall digital photography experience.”
Kodak have announced 4 new cameras today, including the 7 megapixel, dual-lens Kodak Easyshare V705, and 3 C-series models. The KODAK EASYSHARE V705 camera will be available worldwide in September (RRP £279.99). The KODAK EASYSHARE C875 camera will be available worldwide end of August (RRP £229.99), the C743 will be…
The Casio EX-S770 will be available in the UK and Eire from 28th August 2006 in silver, and from September 2006 in blue and red.
Casio Press Release
Ultra-Slim Digital Camera with Wide-Screen LCD Features Wide-Aspect Movie Recording and Data Storage Function
TOKYO, August 8, 2006 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of the EXILIM® Card EX-S770. This latest addition to the stylish EXILIM digital camera series is a powerful digital camera packed with advanced functions. The attractive EX-S770 shoots 7.2-megapixel still images and records high-quality movies in MPEG-4 format. In addition, it features Casio’s Super Bright 2.8-inch wide-screen LCD, but still retains the ultra-slim card size of its predecessors. Its impressive wide-screen display employs a 230,000-pixel LCD that clearly displays images and information down to the smallest detail, and boasts a maximum brightness of around 1100cd/m2—more than bright enough to see outdoors on a sunny day. Casio has also added new functions to make the most of the EX-S770’s new wide screen.
The Casio EX-S770 will be available in the UK and Eire from 28th August 2006 in silver, and from September 2006 in blue and red. Casio Press Release Ultra-Slim Digital Camera with Wide-Screen LCD Features Wide-Aspect Movie Recording and Data Storage Function TOKYO, August 8, 2006 — Casio Computer Co.…
The waterproof Pentax Optio W20 will ship in September 2006 in the US for under $300, and in the UK for £229.99
Pentax USA Press Release
GOLDEN, CO. (August 7, 2006) PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the new PENTAX Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring excellent waterproof performance with a slim, flat body design. The Pentax W20 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio W series of cameras that are capable of underwater photography without requiring a waterproof case or other accessories. The waterproof design of the Pentax W20 meets the JIS Class 8 waterproof standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30 minutes of continuous operation at an underwater depth of up to five feet. In addition, the Pentax W20 features a new Blur Reduction High ISO mode that selects ISO up to 1600, and an upgrade to 7.0 effective megapixels to offer improved image quality in a fun, easy-to-handle package.
The waterproof Pentax Optio W20 will ship in September 2006 in the US for under $300, and in the UK for £229.99 Pentax USA Press Release GOLDEN, CO. (August 7, 2006) PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the new PENTAX Optio W20, a compact digital camera featuring excellent waterproof performance with…
The Samsung Digimax L70 is announced today. This 7 megapixel digital camera features a 2.5 inch LCD screen and innovative nine button touch and click control pad. The Samsung L70 is expected to be available in September for around £230.
Samsung UK Press Release
4 August 2006, London, UK - Samsung Cameras is adding to its popular Digimax range of digital compact cameras with the launch of the stylish yet user-friendly Digimax L70. Featuring 7 mega pixels the Samsung L70 can be used by photographers of all levels to produce high quality results. With its sleek look and slim 17.5mm design the Digimax L70 boasts a large 2.5” LCD screen for great viewing of pictures. The brightness of the LCD is automatically adjusted to the intensity of the environment helping to prolong battery life. For enhanced picture quality the Samsung L70 comes complete with three times optical zoom lens barrel to allow for brighter, faster and more professional results.
The Samsung Digimax L70 is announced today. This 7 megapixel digital camera features a 2.5 inch LCD screen and innovative nine button touch and click control pad. The Samsung L70 is expected to be available in September for around £230. Samsung UK Press Release 4 August 2006, London, UK -…
The Minox DC 8122 is a new 8.1 megapixel camera with 6x zoom and image stabilizer. Price and availability to be announced.
Minox Press Release
For the new MINOX DC 8122 our slogan is: “Take a look – its worth it”! For any macro, zoom or portrait snapshot – the innovative optical system allows close focussing to just 20 millimetres with a 6x optical zoom, giving outstanding versatility. The small and handy Minox 8122 offers a wide range of applications for both for the casual and creative photographer with 8 mega pixels. A new standard feature is protection against blurred images, especially when using the long zoom range, by the built-in image stabilizer. Any unintentional shaking of the DC8122 as the shutter is released is registered by the electronics and automatically balanced. The CCD image sensor with a resolution of 8.1 million pixels provides all the necessary performance. The high-speed autofocus MINOCTAR lens ensures that detailed images are produced so big enlargements of excellent quality can be expected. Lens, image sensor and software are perfectly coordinated to ensure sharp, brilliant and true colour images, even under difficult light conditions.
The Minox DC 8122 is a new 8.1 megapixel camera with 6x zoom and image stabilizer. Price and availability to be announced. Minox Press Release For the new MINOX DC 8122 our slogan is: “Take a look – its worth it”! For any macro, zoom or portrait snapshot – the…
Casio have rather confusingly released not one, but two firmware updates for the 8.1 megapixel EX-Z850 camera. You can now choose from either v1.10, which just adds SDHC memory card support, or v1.1B, which also includes better HQ Mode movie quality, but with a 40% narrower field of view angle than the previous firmware version. Choices choices…
Casio have rather confusingly released not one, but two firmware updates for the 8.1 megapixel EX-Z850 camera. You can now choose from either v1.10, which just adds SDHC memory card support, or v1.1B, which also includes better HQ Mode movie quality, but with a 40% narrower field of view angle…
DPReview have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“Putting aside all talk of noise reduction and other image quality metrics I should firstly say that I really liked the DMC-TZ1; it offers a unique twist on the popular ‘super zoom’ concept, and having such a huge focal range in an (almost) pocketable package is an appealing proposition. The photographic versatility that comes from being able to shoot everything from wide landscapes to tightly cropped telephoto shots - fairly free of the risk of camera shake, thanks to Panasonic’s excellent OIS system - in a camera you can carry everywhere, cannot be underestimated.”
Website: DPReview - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
DPReview have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “Putting aside all talk of noise reduction and other image quality metrics I should firstly say that I really liked the DMC-TZ1; it offers a unique twist on the popular ‘super zoom’ concept, and having…
DCResource 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.
“The Z850 is packed with every feature you could ever think of, and then some. Some of them are quite useful, while others left me scratching my head. Point-and-shoot users will be thrilled with the camera’s selection of scene (Best Shot) modes, which cover everything from sunsets to eBay product photos. There’s a high sensitivity mode here, but I wouldn’t recommend using it unless you’re absolutely desperate, as the resulting images are really too noisy to be worth keeping. The camera has a digital anti-shake system, and it seems to work okay, though a true optical-based stabilizer will do a better job, and without degrading the image. In playback mode you’ll find some handy tools, including keystone and white balance correction and the usual things like rotation/cropping/resizing.”
Website: DCResource - Casio EX-Z850 Review
DCResource 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. “The Z850 is packed with every feature you could ever think of, and then some. Some of them are quite useful, while others left me scratching…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens.
“Image quality was what we have come to expect from Kodak, very good for a 6-megapixel consumer model. Just about every shot we took outdoors was sharp and showed pleasing color saturation. The exposure system consistently produced properly exposed images, and also did very well at capturing sky detail, making for beautiful landscapes. Noise levels were average, becoming more noticeable at ISO 200 and above. While the Z650’s 10x optical zoom is fast with a wide open aperture of f2.8, it would greatly benefit from some sort of image stabilization. “
Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens. “Image quality was what we have come to expect from Kodak, very good for a 6-megapixel consumer model. Just about every shot we took outdoors was sharp and showed pleasing color saturation…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250.
“Ergonomics are excellent, the body is stylish, yet still durable and functional. Controls are well- placed, offering a comfortable feel while capturing your photos. We especially liked the zoom controls mounted around the shutter release. The tripod mount is metallic and provides a secure mount, and we were glad to see the multi-connector I/O port was moved to the side of the camera is relocated. (On past models it was too close, preventing the camera from being mounted to a tripod while connected to either a computer or video device.) The menu system is easy to navigate, and will be very familiar to users of other SONY models. Also, the size of its display means a larger and more legible text.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony DSC-W100, an 8 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and ISO 1250. “Ergonomics are excellent, the body is stylish, yet still durable and functional. Controls are well- placed, offering a comfortable feel while capturing your photos. We especially liked the zoom controls mounted around…
The Sony DSC-T10 is announced today. Available in four different colours (silver, black, white and pink) the Sony T10 is a slim 7 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization and a fastest ISO speed of 1000. The Cyber-shot DSC-T10 camera will be available in August for about $400.
Sony USA Press Release
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 1, 2006 — Sony is launching a new color strategy with the introduction of its seven-megapixel Cyber-shot® DSC-T10 digital still camera. Premiering this summer in pink, white, black and silver, the Sony DSC-T10 upholds the standard for slim and stylish design. “The number of digital still cameras per household is steadily increasing, up to three or four, which suggests that people are buying cameras to fulfill different needs,” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital still cameras and photo printers at Sony Electronics. “The DSC-T10 is so stylish that it can be viewed as a fashion accessory.”
The Sony DSC-T10 is announced today. Available in four different colours (silver, black, white and pink) the Sony T10 is a slim 7 megapixel digital camera with a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, optical image stabilization and a fastest ISO speed of 1000. The Cyber-shot DSC-T10 camera will…
Kodak Press Release
Kodak Announces Agreement With Flextronics for Design, Production and Distribution of its Consumer Digital Cameras - Move will bring greater flexibility and cost efficiency while ensuring Kodak’s world-class quality and product leadership in the digital camera marketplace
ROCHESTER, NY and SINGAPORE, Aug. 1—Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today announced an agreement in which Flextronics International Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) will manufacture and distribute Kodak consumer digital cameras and will manage certain camera design and development functions. Under the agreement, Kodak will divest its entire digital camera manufacturing requirements to Flextronics, including assembly, production, and testing. Flextronics will also manage the operations and logistics services for Kodak’s digital still cameras. Kodak will continue to develop the high-level system design, product look and feel and user experience, and will conduct advanced research and development for its digital still cameras. Kodak will also retain its intellectual property.
Kodak Press Release Kodak Announces Agreement With Flextronics for Design, Production and Distribution of its Consumer Digital Cameras - Move will bring greater flexibility and cost efficiency while ensuring Kodak’s world-class quality and product leadership in the digital camera marketplace ROCHESTER, NY and SINGAPORE, Aug. 1—Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK)…
DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera.
“The Kodak EasyShare V610 Dual Lens is overall a fun digital camera that will allow you to take great pictures. Maybe not the best as far as image quality is concerned, but for a take-anywhere [where larger ultra zoom might be frowned upon] point-and-shoot, 10x optical zoom in your pocket is worth its weight in gold.”
Website: Photoxels - Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
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DIWA member Photoxels have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera. “The Kodak EasyShare V610 Dual Lens is overall a fun digital camera that will allow you to take great pictures. Maybe not the best as far as image quality is concerned, but for…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“Image quality is generally very good, with accurate colour reproduction, good contrast and a very high level of detail despite the limited resolution. The f2.8-f4.9 Nikkor lens is better than average, producing sharp images from edge to edge, although it does suffer from significant barrel distortion at the wide angle. Unfortunately there is one major problem with image quality, and that’s the exposure. The L4’s CCD seems to have much more limited dynamic range than most other cameras, so in high contrast shots it tends to burn out highlights or lose shadow detail, and sometimes both. “
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “Image quality is generally very good, with accurate colour reproduction, good contrast and a very high level of detail despite the limited resolution. The f2.8-f4.9 Nikkor lens is better than…
DigitalCameraInfo have published a comparative review of the Sony DSC-H5, Canon S3 IS and Panasonic FZ7 ultra-zoom digital cameras.
“Consumers with somewhere upwards of $400 or $500 to spend on a compact camera can get plenty of great features – long telephoto zooms, movie capability, and 6-to-7-megapixel files. We looked at three leading cameras in this category: the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7. We found similarities and differences. All three cameras are capable, but the differences are significant enough that most users will have a clear favorite.”
DigitalCameraInfo have published a comparative review of the Sony DSC-H5, Canon S3 IS and Panasonic FZ7 ultra-zoom digital cameras. “Consumers with somewhere upwards of $400 or $500 to spend on a compact camera can get plenty of great features – long telephoto zooms, movie capability, and 6-to-7-megapixel files. We looked…