Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DCResource have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games!
“Photo quality was a mixed bag: it really depends on the situation. In normal outdoor shooting, the V10 took very nice photos, with accurate color, good exposure, and pleasing sharpness. In lower light levels the camera will want to crank up the ISO, and if it gets above ISO 400 then things start looking more like Monet paintings than photographs. The FinePix V10 doesn’t perform as well as the now legendary F10 in this area, and some other cameras like the Sony DSC-W50 wipe the floor with it. Redeye was also a big problem, and if you shoot under unusual lighting you might want to find a camera with manual white balance instead.”
DCResource have just reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games! “Photo quality was a mixed bag: it really depends on the situation. In normal outdoor shooting, the V10 took very nice photos, with accurate color, good…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new dual lens Kodak V570 camera.
” The Kodak V570 presents an interesting problem for us. It’s a camera with a lot in the plus column and a lot in the minus column; yet it still nets out as a positive experience. We really like the camera for its unique dual lens arrangement that includes a surprisingly useful 23mm wide angle lens, but its image quality really isn’t as good as it could be for a 5 megapixel camera.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Kodak V570 Review
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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new dual lens Kodak V570 camera. ” The Kodak V570 presents an interesting problem for us. It’s a camera with a lot in the plus column and a lot in the minus column; yet it still nets out as a positive experience. We really like…
DCResource have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A540, which offers 6 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens.
“Camera performance was very good. The A540 starts up in just 1.3 seconds, it focuses fairly quickly, and shutter lag was not a problem. Low light focusing was very good, thanks to the A540’s AF-assist lamp. One of the benefits of the camera’s DIGIC II processor is a great continuous shooting mode: the camera can keep firing away at 2.3 frames/second until the memory card is full (as long as you’re using a high speed card). Battery life is excellent on the PowerShot A540.”
DCResource have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A540, which offers 6 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens. “Camera performance was very good. The A540 starts up in just 1.3 seconds, it focuses fairly quickly, and shutter lag was not a problem. Low light focusing…
DigitalCameraInfo have the first online review of the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games!
“With ISO sensitivities extending to 1600, the V10 is designed to handle available light shooting indoors and perform well in low light situations. It has a Natural Light mode that uses high ISOs and relatively quick shutter speeds while disabling the flash. It also has a Natural Light & With Flash mode, which extends that first mode into a pseudo-burst that takes two shots quickly – one with and the other without the flash.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom Review
DigitalCameraInfo have the first online review of the new Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom, a 5 megapixel camera with 3 inch LCD screen that can also play games! “With ISO sensitivities extending to 1600, the V10 is designed to handle available light shooting indoors and perform well in low light situations…
The Sony T30 is announced. The Sony T30 is a 7.2 megapixel camera with image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. Other features of the Sony T30 include a 3x optical zoom lens and a 3 inch LCD screen. The Sony T30 will be available in May for about $500.
Sony Press Release
Slim DSC-T30 Model with Double Anti-Blur Protection Makes Fuzzy Images a Thing of the Past
SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2006 — Sony is building up its arsenal of anti-blur, digital still cameras to help people who are out on the town win the fight against blur with the introduction of the new 7.2-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T30 model. “When people are out having a good time, they don’t want to spend it learning how to avoid taking blurry pictures,” said James Neal, director of marketing for digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. “We’ve engineered our flagship T-series camera with intelligent, automatic features so people can spend more time having fun and less time understanding technology.”
The Sony T30 is announced. The Sony T30 is a 7.2 megapixel camera with image stabilisation and high sensitivity mode (ISO 1000) to help avoid blurry photos. Other features of the Sony T30 include a 3x optical zoom lens and a 3 inch LCD screen. The Sony T30 will be…
DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“I was impressed with the image quality. Colors were accurate and skin tones looked good and weren’t too warm or reddish. Exposure was good outside and handled tough lighting well (full sunlight and shaded areas). Indoor shots were typically underexposed, but I have a hunch that this was done on purpose so that the results of applying D-Lighting to the image would work out. It’s always possible to lighten an under-exposed image than it is to darken an over-exposed image. When images are over-exposed, details are completely lost. If you don’t like the under-exposure, just bump up the exposure compensation via the shooting Menu. If you have a lot of fine details around the edges of your frame, you may notice some softness around the margins of the image. Chromatic aberration was well controlled.”
DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “I was impressed with the image quality. Colors were accurate and skin tones looked good and weren’t too warm or reddish. Exposure was good outside and handled tough lighting well…
CNET have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A540, which offers 6 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens.
“Solid image quality, usable ISO 800 performance, and a full set of manual controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 an excellent choice for photo enthusiasts looking for an almost-pocketable second camera, or for budding photographers who aren’t ready to move up to a superzoom EVF model or digital SLR.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A540 Review
CNET have reviewed the new Canon PowerShot A540, which offers 6 megapixels, ISO 800, 2.5 inch LCD and a 4x optical zoom lens. “Solid image quality, usable ISO 800 performance, and a full set of manual controls make the Canon PowerShot A540 an excellent choice for photo enthusiasts looking for…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.
“Like all Nikon compacts the build quality is exemplary. The finish is protected by a scratch-resistant lacquer, and the LCD also has a scratch-resistant acrylic outer layer, so the camera should survive an accidental in-pocket encounter with you car keys without too much damage. For its size the S5 feels surprisingly substantial, and it has a feeling of real quality about it. As well it might, because with a list price of £299.99 and a street price of around £235 it is well above the average for a camera in this class. With cameras such as the smaller and lighter Casio EX-Z60, Sony DSC-W50 or Pentax Optio S6 available for under £200 the Coolpix S5 needs to be something special if it’s going to compete. The Nikon brand name alone, unimpeachably reputable though it may be, simply isn’t enough these days.”
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera. “Like all Nikon compacts the build quality is exemplary. The finish is protected by a scratch-resistant lacquer, and the LCD also has a scratch-resistant acrylic outer layer, so the camera should survive an accidental in-pocket encounter with…
Casio have released a new firmware update for the Casio EX-S600 (pictured) and Casio EX-Z500 digital cameras.
Functions added by firmware update 1.01:
Keystone Correction
Correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle.
Performing keystone correction on an image causes a new (corrected) version (1600 × 1200 pixels) to be stored as a separate file
Casio have released a new firmware update for the Casio EX-S600 (pictured) and Casio EX-Z500 digital cameras. Functions added by firmware update 1.01:Keystone Correction Correct the snapshot of a blackboard, document, poster, photograph, or other rectangular object that is out of square because it was recorded at an angle. Performing…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
“Still, buying an R1 means giving up interchangeable lenses and reflex viewing, both of which should be powerful draws to most photographers shopping in this price range. All the DSLRs we have tested are faster and more responsive than the R1, and of course, none have the viewfinder “smearing” problem we noted in low light on the R1. Also, the R1 does not offer optical image stabilization or video capture – both strong draws to fixed lens designs.”
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. “Still, buying an R1 means giving up interchangeable lenses and reflex viewing, both of which should be powerful draws to most photographers shopping in this…
Norwegian website Akam.no have the first web review of the Fujifilm F460, a 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
Norwegian website Akam.no have the first web review of the Fujifilm F460, a 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Akam.no - Fujifilm FinePix F460 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 710 (also known as the mju 700 in Europe), a 7.1 megapixel camera with 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and a weatherproof body.
“My feelings on the camera’s design are mixed. I like the sleek design, but some of the controls feel a little cramped. When I hold it, it feels as though it will slip out of my hands because of the sharp angles on the side and top of the camera. However, at 3.7 by 2.1 by 0.7 inches and just 4.9 ounces, it certainly won’t slow anyone down.”
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Olympus Stylus 710 (also known as the mju 700 in Europe), a 7.1 megapixel camera with 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and a weatherproof body. “My feelings on the camera’s design are mixed. I like the sleek design, but some of the controls feel a…
Fujifilm USA are offering $100 off the Fujifilm FinePix S9000, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9500), and $50 off the Fujifilm FinePix S5200.
Website: Fujifilm Rebates
Fujifilm USA are offering $100 off the Fujifilm FinePix S9000, a 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9500), and $50 off the Fujifilm FinePix S5200. Website: Fujifilm Rebates Website: Read my Fujifilm Finepix S9500 Zoom Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“Image quality was pleasing for a 6-megapixel consumer model. The majority of our sample images were sharp and showed good color saturation. Outdoors, it captured nice images with proper exposure and beautiful sky detail. Like we saw on the Coolpix L1 from last year, ISO sensitivity is fully automatic; there’s no manual adjustment is available. I saw very little noise when the camera was using a lower ISO setting, but as with most consumer models, these levels will become more noticeable as the sensitivity is increased. “
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “Image quality was pleasing for a 6-megapixel consumer model. The majority of our sample images were sharp and showed good color saturation. Outdoors, it captured nice images…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The L3’s shooting performance was a bit sluggish for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 3.2 seconds, much of which is consumed by extending the lens. While the shutter lag averaged just /10 of a second when pre-focused, it slowed to a leisurely 1.3 seconds including autofocus time. When shooting in single exposure mode, the shot to shot delay measured approx. 2.1 seconds between frames without use of the flash and between 6 and 8 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance and battery life. I also noticed that when using the camera’s red-eye reduction flash mode, the viewfinder blanks during the pre- flash, a critical period of just under one second.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L3, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The L3’s shooting performance was a bit sluggish for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 3.2 seconds, much of which is…
Casio USA have started an attractive Trade In and Trade Up program. Buy any Casio digital camera at one of Casio’s participating authorized retailers and you can trade in your old digital camera regardless of the brand. Also, if you buy a Casio Exilim EX-Z600 or EX-Z850 (pictured) digital camera you can add a $20 Casio Bonus Offer to the value of your trade in.
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Casio USA have started an attractive Trade In and Trade Up program. Buy any Casio digital camera at one of Casio’s participating authorized retailers and you can trade in your old digital camera regardless of the brand. Also, if you buy a Casio Exilim EX-Z600 or EX-Z850 (pictured) digital camera…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the new dual lens Kodak V570 camera.
“We find the overall image quality of the Kodak V570 to be good to very good with low noise at ISO 64, but we would have preferred images to retain more details. The Kodak V570 produces images that are rich in colours straight out of the camera. More advanced photographers might object to the high colour saturation.”
Website: Photoxels - Kodak V570 Review
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DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the new dual lens Kodak V570 camera. “We find the overall image quality of the Kodak V570 to be good to very good with low noise at ISO 64, but we would have preferred images to retain more details. The Kodak V570 produces images that…
ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“ISO50 and ISO100 both produce minimal amounts of noise, with ISO200 being a little more noisy, but not so much that it would be noticeable in small to medium sized prints. ISO400 displays more noise, but the level is an improvement on previous Coolpix cameras.
The VR system should reduce the need to shoot at higher ISO settings if your subject is static. This is no substitute for a higher sensitivity, as this is required to get a higher shutter speed to freeze your subject if it’s moving.”
Website: ePhotoZine - Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
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ePhotoZine have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P4, which offers a 3.5x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36mm-126mm on a 35mm film camera, vibration reduction, aperture-priority mode and and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “ISO50 and ISO100 both produce minimal amounts of noise, with ISO200 being a little more noisy…
DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD.
“The Nikon Coolpix P3 is about the size of a thick bi-fold wallet. It’s possible to pocket, but it wouldn’t really be comfortable there. A little bigger than a lot of cameras on the market, but a nice size for whom I think this camera is made. The person using this camera gets it because they like the wealth of shooting features. These folks also know that they need a camera that is substantial enough to get a nice, stable hand hold. Build quality is excellent—the camera is solid and doesn’t feel cheap. In my opinion, the camera won’t win any style awards, but the ergonomics are good and controls are easy to reach.”
DigitalCameraReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P3 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD. “The Nikon Coolpix P3 is about the size of a thick bi-fold wallet. It’s possible to pocket, but it wouldn’t really be comfortable there. A little bigger than…
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera.
Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review
DIWA member and Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S5 digital camera. Website: Fotopolis - Nikon Coolpix S5 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews