Category: Digital Compact Cameras
PCMagazine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“Novices will appreciate its simple menu navigation and useful in-camera features such as cropping and repairing dark images. I was satisfied with both its picture quality and in-camera features, but the lack of a viewfinder and the inability to record video with sound hurt the camera’s rating. Still, if you’re a camera newbie or just need to return to the basics, the Nikon Coolpix L4 is a good choice.”
Website: PCMagazine - Nikon Coolpix L4 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L4, a 4 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “Novices will appreciate its simple menu navigation and useful in-camera features such as cropping and repairing dark images. I was satisfied with both its picture quality and in-camera features, but…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games!
“I am impressed by the V10’s control of digital noise. Images taken up to ISO400 are clean and sharp, with just a little noticeable noise visible at ISO400. At ISO800 and ISO1600 noise becomes much more of a feature, but it is still usable for small prints of about 6x4inches. Another feature of images taken at these high sensitivity settings comes from the liberal use of in-camera noise reduction, which smooths over the speckles. Unfortunately this also reduces detail and creates strange looking blotchy patterns of it’s own.”
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games! “I am impressed by the V10’s control of digital noise. Images taken up to ISO400 are clean and sharp, with just a little noticeable noise visible…
CNET have just reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos.
“Sony has hit on a design philosophy that resonates strongly with digital snapshooters. Add to that recipe their pocketable size, easy-to-use controls and menus, and solid image quality, and you have a tasty little digicam. While Sony has been smart enough to add optical image stabilization and keep the screen sizes competitive at 2.5 inches, we wish the Japanese giant would see fit to upgrade the T-series cameras with a faster, and perhaps wider, lens than the one included in its latest T, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T30.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cybershot DSC-T30 Review
CNET have just reviewed the Sony Cybershot DSC-T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. “Sony has hit on a design philosophy that resonates strongly with digital snapshooters. Add to that recipe their pocketable…
Casio have released a firmware update for the 10 megapixel Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam.
Improvements Provided by This Update:
- Fixes a problem that very rarely would cause incorrect color reproduction in images recorded in overcast weather, and other outdoor conditions with poor lighting.
Attention users in Russia and the Ukraine
Updating the firmware of your camera to Version 1.01 will cause your camera to lose its ability to display messages in Russian. After updating, you will be able to display messages in the following languages only: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean. Update your firmware to Version 1.01 only if you agree to lose Russian display messages. Note also that there are no plans to offer a Russian language version of firmware update Version 1.01.
Website: Casio EX-Z1000 v1.01 Firmware Update
Casio have released a firmware update for the 10 megapixel Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam. Improvements Provided by This Update: - Fixes a problem that very rarely would cause incorrect color reproduction in images recorded in overcast weather, and other outdoor conditions with poor lighting. Attention users in Russia and the…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera.
“Ergonomics were good considering the size of the LCD, with a well-placed depression at the top right corner for your thumb. The camera’s controls were well-located and positive-feeling, with the zoom control a left/right rocker rather than the up/down device of several recent Fuji models. The uncomplicated menu system was very easy to navigate and see on the large LCD. I’ve always been a fan of Fuji’s “F” menu, providing direct access to image size/quality, ISO and color mode settings. My only complaint with the camera body is its plastic tripod mount.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom digital camera. “Ergonomics were good considering the size of the LCD, with a well-placed depression at the top right corner for your thumb. The camera’s controls were well-located and positive-feeling, with the zoom control a left/right…
CNET have taken a look at the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Pentax’s Optio A10 boasts some impressive specs, including 8-megapixel resolution, sensor-shifting shake reduction, ISO 800 sensitivity, and a high-resolution 232,000-pixel 2.5-inch LCD. As you might expect, the camera produces decent images under a variety of conditions, but as in many pocket cameras, excessive noise makes the Optio A10 impractical for use above ISO 200. Add to that an LCD that washes out in direct sunlight and blanks completely when shooting bursts, and you have a mixed bag.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio A10 Review
CNET have taken a look at the new Pentax Optio A10, which features a shake reduction system, 8 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Pentax’s Optio A10 boasts some impressive specs, including 8-megapixel resolution, sensor-shifting shake reduction, ISO 800 sensitivity, and a high-resolution 232,000-pixel 2.5-inch LCD. As you might…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
“The Lumix TZ1 is surprisingly small for its specifications, the folded optics design, which turns a right angle inside the camera, is the first of its kind with such a large zoom range. A chunky handgrip helps to provide a secure hold of the TZ1. Even though this grip adds to the overall size of the camera, I feel it is necessary. When using such a long lens on such a small camera you need all the help you can get to keep it steady.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Review
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new 10x zoom, 5 megapixel, compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera. “The Lumix TZ1 is surprisingly small for its specifications, the folded optics design, which turns a right angle inside the camera, is the first of its kind with such a large zoom range. A chunky…
DCResource have the first review of the Sony T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos.
“I was very pleased with the photo quality on the Cyber-shot DSC-T30. It took well-exposed, colorful pictures with very little noise (considering the resolution of the camera). Subject sharpness was just how I like it. Purple fringing did make an appearance, and I’d call it “above average”.”
DCResource have the first review of the Sony T30, a 7.2 megapixel camera with a 3 inch LCD screen, image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. “I was very pleased with the photo quality on the Cyber-shot DSC-T30. It took well-exposed, colorful pictures with…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera.
“Kodak’s EasyShare V610 is the second digital camera on the market with a dual lens system. It follows the V570, which had 5x optical zoom with an ultra-wide angle; the V610 doubles the optical zoom to 10x and maintains an equally slim 0.9-inch body. As of May 2006, this is the smallest 10x optical zoom camera on the market. This could change, though. The compact ultra-zoom genre of digital cameras is still growing; the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 advertised itself as the world’s smallest 10x camera in February and had a few glorious weeks at the top before the Kodak V610 was released.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Kodak Easyshare V610 Review
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DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the Kodak Easyshare V610, the world’s smallest 10x zoom digital camera. “Kodak’s EasyShare V610 is the second digital camera on the market with a dual lens system. It follows the V570, which had 5x optical zoom with an ultra-wide angle; the V610 doubles the optical zoom…
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L2 offers only the bare necessities for picture taking but, for its class, delivers excellent photos that require minimal effort. The Coolpix L2 squarely targets snapshooters, and more experienced users may be frustrated by the camera’s lack of controls. Cash-strapped entry-level photographers may want to check out the L2’s cheaper siblings: the 5-megapixel Coolpix L3 or the 4-megapixel Coolpix L4.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix L2 Review
CNET have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The 6-megapixel Nikon Coolpix L2 offers only the bare necessities for picture taking but, for its class, delivers excellent photos that require minimal effort. The Coolpix L2 squarely targets snapshooters…
News has reached us from Ricoh UK that “Due to the excellent sales on the R30 Ricoh UK will continue with this model and not launch the R40 until later in the year.”
Ricoh Press Release
Ricoh Unveils the Caplio R40, a Compact Digital Camera with a 5.7x Optical Zoom (28-160 mm) in a Sleek, Pocket-sized Body
May 22, 2006, Tokyo—Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president: Masamitsu Sakurai) today announced the release of the new Ricoh Caplio R40 compact digital camera, featuring a 5.7x optical wide zoom (equivalent to 28-160 mm in 35-mm camera format) in a slim body only 26-mm thin. Available in two stylish colors, champagne and black, the new Ricoh R40 is a more affordable version of the highly successful Caplio R4 (released on March 17, 2006), which featured a 7.1x (28-200 mm) optical wide zoom lens. Inheriting the Caplio R4’s unique Double Retracting Lens System*, the Ricoh R40 houses a 5.7x (28-160 mm) wide-angle, high-powered zoom lens in its compact, 26-mm thin body.
News has reached us from Ricoh UK that “Due to the excellent sales on the R30 Ricoh UK will continue with this model and not launch the R40 until later in the year.” Ricoh Press Release Ricoh Unveils the Caplio R40, a Compact Digital Camera with a 5.7x Optical Zoom…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games!
“The first of Fujifilm’s V-series of point-n-shoot digicams, the V10 sidesteps the resolution race in favor of thoughtful new features that improve your results in common shooting situations. The V10’s 5.1 Megapixel 5th Generation Super CCD-HR is complemented with a versatile 3.4x optical zoom lens and a large 3-inch LCD. The camera’s automatic and scene modes provide the ease of use demanded by beginners, and its manual mode provides the more advanced photographer with control of exposure compensation and white balance.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games! “The first of Fujifilm’s V-series of point-n-shoot digicams, the V10 sidesteps the resolution race in favor of thoughtful new features that improve your…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital are first off the blocks with a review of the Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam, which offers 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same display and to take both shots simultaneously.
“Although the image resolution of 10 Megapixels forms a considerable asset, it does not provide the Casio Exilim EX Z1000 with the actual surplus value that Casio might be hoping for. Unless we are talking about the handy functions, which help enable an extra Megapixel reserve. In fact, plenty of pixels remain when the Casio EX Z1000 performs its trick. The digital zoom, operated either directly, or via the Quick Zoom function, results in high image quality. Granted, it may no longer be the 10 Megapixels, but 5 Megapixels still offers more than sufficient quality to ensure an excellent print.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Casio EX-Z1000 Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital are first off the blocks with a review of the Casio EX-Z1000 compact digicam, which offers 10 megapixels, 2.8 inch LCD screen, IS0 3200 and an interesting new Zoom Continuous Shutter mode that allows you to compare a wide angle and a telephoto shot in the same…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera.
“The newly-released DSC-H2 model updates the H1 with a larger CCD at 6.0-megapixels, and extends a few capabilities as well, with a wider ISO range and an optional function guide for onscreen help. Most of the H2’s functions will be familiar to users of other Sony digital cameras, and newcomers to the line will appreciate the camera’s simplicity. The Sony H2 features the same 12x optical zoom lens and Image Stabilization technology as the H1, and offers full manual to full auto exposure control, with a nice selection of creative tools at the user’s disposal.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Sony DSC-H2 Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Sony DSC-H2 ultrazoom camera. “The newly-released DSC-H2 model updates the H1 with a larger CCD at 6.0-megapixels, and extends a few capabilities as well, with a wider ISO range and an optional function guide for onscreen help. Most of the H2’s functions…
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 camera.
“Noise is visible at even the lowest ISO setting on the Panasonic Lumix LZ3. At ISO200 and ISO400 noise is very noticable and detail is being lost with jagged edges. The high sensitivity mode on the Panasonic LZ3 removes a dramtica amount of detail - so much so that at ISO1600 the ‘W’ is practically non-existant. The Olympus Mju 720SW has much lower noise and has a much better high ISO800 and ISO1600 mode - noise is high, but the camera keeps much more detail compared to the LZ3. You would expect a lower resolution digital camera such as the 5 megapixel LZ3 to have lower noise than a 7 megapixel camera, but unfortunately this isn’t the case. With the Panasonic Lumix LZ3 I would say that ISO above 200 is to be avoided.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3 camera. “Noise is visible at even the lowest ISO setting on the Panasonic Lumix LZ3. At ISO200 and ISO400 noise is very noticable and detail is being lost with jagged edges. The high sensitivity mode on the Panasonic LZ3 removes…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras.
“The GR Digital is a digital version of the analogue prestige model Ricoh GR1, launched some 10 years ago. Built on the same robust and light-weight magnesium chassis, a fixed focal length equivalent to 28 mm wide angle, and numerous manual controls, the GR Digital is a most interesting camera for the connoisseur. The digital part, with 8.3 MP image resolution and a 2.5” LCD screen, adds the features required in a modern high-end camera. The GR Digital delivers outstanding image quality at low ISO speeds, but suffers from fairly high image noise at higher sensitivities. The lack of optical viewfinder and optical zoom, insufficient buffer memory, slow DNG storage speed, and mediocre battery capacity are the main disadvantages of the Ricoh GR Digital.”
Website: Digit.no - Ricoh GR Digital Review
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. “The GR Digital is a digital version of the analogue prestige model Ricoh GR1, launched some 10 years ago. Built on the same…
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350, an 8 megapixel camera that offers a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
Website: Akam.no - Olympus SP-350 Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350, an 8 megapixel camera that offers a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. Website: Akam.no - Olympus SP-350 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
CNET have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.
“Nikon’s Coolpix S5 is a slim, attractive 6-megapixel shirt-pocket camera that hits all the right design notes. Its 2.5-inch LCD screen, satin silver finish, and internally zooming 3X optical lens (35mm-to-105mm equivalent) will be a hit with style-conscious snapshooters, and its scrolling click wheel gives users an easy, MP3 player-like interface. The quick-shooting camera boasts very good build quality, color rendition, and sharpness, but some minor image flaws may disappoint eagle-eyed photographers. A simple feature set and basic shooting options will serve casual snapshooters, but they probably won’t satisfy enthusiasts who like to tinker with settings.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera. “Nikon’s Coolpix S5 is a slim, attractive 6-megapixel shirt-pocket camera that hits all the right design notes. Its 2.5-inch LCD screen, satin silver finish, and internally zooming 3X optical lens (35mm-to-105mm equivalent) will be a hit with…
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 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.
Website: Fotopolis - Olympus mju 700 Review
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 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. Website: Fotopolis - Olympus mju 700 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens.
“The Kodak EasyShare Z650 is an attractive, easy to use digital camera with a lot of features. If you are looking for a good automatic camera, the Kodak Z650 is a good choice. It will work without problems and you will be satisfied with the results. If you want a compact camera, but with more possibilities, this camera has enough pre-programmed settings to allow you to quickly select themes. Its advantages are the perfect pre-programming and its user friendliness.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have just reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare Z650, which has a 6.1-megapixel sensor and 10x zoom lens. “The Kodak EasyShare Z650 is an attractive, easy to use digital camera with a lot of features. If you are looking for a good automatic camera, the Kodak Z650 is…