Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Olympus SP-500UZ digital camera, which has a 10x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-380mm, 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder.
“Announced on the 29th of August 05, the Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom is a new 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10x optical zoom ED lens. The cameras 10x optical zoom lens is equiv. 38-380mm on a 35mm camera. The Olympus SP-500 is available from around £199, this makes it good value for money for an ultra zoom 6 megapixel digital camera. The camera is enclosed in a sturdy black plastic body. The SP-500 records videos at 30fps and with a resolution of 320x240. The camera is fairly compact for an ultra zoom digital camera - the body measures: 105.5 x 74.5 x 71.0 mm (without protruding parts), and weighs approx. 285g.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Olympus SP-500UZ digital camera, which has a 10x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-380mm, 6 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder. “Announced on the 29th of August 05, the Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom is a new 6 megapixel digital camera with a 10x…
DIWA member Photoxels have the first online review of 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 quite a camera, with a very effective Vibration Reduction (VR) technology (Nikon speak for Image Stabilization) and no-hassle Wi-Fi wireless transfer of your images from camera to PC. Though it does not offer total exposure flexibility, it does give more experienced photographers Programmed Auto and Aperture-Priority modes. Add to that already very attractive mix Manual AF area frame and corresponding Spot AF area metering, AF-assist Illuminator, auto exposure bracketing and auto WB bracketing, Best Shot Selector, and many other practical features, and you have a very performing digital camera in a compact body.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon Coolpix P3 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have the first online review of 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 quite a camera, with a very effective Vibration Reduction (VR) technology (Nikon speak for Image Stabilization) and…
DIWA member FotoAparat 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: FotoAparat - Olympus mju 700 Review
DIWA member FotoAparat 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: FotoAparat - Olympus mju 700 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Imaging Resource have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom (also known as the S5200 in the US), a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology.
“Fujifilm’s greatest success has been in creating good-quality midrange cameras that sell at very competitive prices, and the new Fuji S5200 aims to continue that success. A couple of years ago, Fuji introduced long-zoom digicams at affordable price levels with their FinePix 2800 and 3800 models. Now, the Fuji S5200 advances the cause even further, with a 5.1-megapixel CCD (up from the S5100’s 4.0-Mp CCD), a 10x optical zoom lens, and a host of exposure modes and features. While it still sports a fully automatic mode, the Fuji FinePix S5200 goes beyond basic “point & shoot” capability with Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes, as well as a few Scene modes. The Fuji S5200 offers very long-zoom capability and greater exposure control at a surprisingly affordable price.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom Review
Imaging Resource have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom (also known as the S5200 in the US), a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology. “Fujifilm’s greatest success has been in creating good-quality midrange cameras that…
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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.
“The 710’s ergonomics are excellent. This is a durable model that has a well built feel to it. The very compact size allows it to be carried in almost any size pocket or purse. But, its unique “wedge” shape still offers a comfortable feel, with the right hand side being “fatter” for an easier grip. The various controls laid out across the back of the body are well placed and functional, with your thumb falling over them naturally.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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. “The 710’s ergonomics are excellent. This is a durable model that has a well built feel to…
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD430 (also known as the Digital IXUS WIRELESS), which features automatic wireless image transfer, wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC and ships with a wireless print adapter.
“Of course the camera’s big party piece is its wireless connectivity. As features go I’m still not sure it’s that useful, but I have to admit I was very impressed by how easy it was to set up. I experienced some slight technical difficulties when I tried the Nikon P1, but with the IXUS Wireless it was simply a matter of installing the supplied software, connecting the camera via the USB lead to set it up to talk to my computer, and then the wireless link was established.”
TrustedReviews have just reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD430 (also known as the Digital IXUS WIRELESS), which features automatic wireless image transfer, wireless control of camera shooting functions from a PC and ships with a wireless print adapter. “Of course the camera’s big party piece is its wireless connectivity. As features…
CNET have reviewed the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies.
“The Casio Exilim EX-S600, a versatile 6-megapixel ultracompact, puts the brains back into no-brainer snapshooting. With 35 scene modes that cover every picture-taking situation—including a few you probably never thought of—plus the ability to add 999 user-definable scenes of your own, this camera is reasonably prepared for just about anything you can throw at it.”
Website: CNET - Casio EX-S600 Review
CNET have reviewed the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies. “The Casio Exilim EX-S600, a versatile 6-megapixel ultracompact, puts the brains back into no-brainer snapshooting. With 35 scene modes that cover every picture-taking situation—including a few…
DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length.
Website: Digit.no - Canon PowerShot A620 Review
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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length. Website: Digit.no - Canon PowerShot A620 Review Website: Read my Canon Powershot A620 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraReview have the first review of 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.
“The Stylus 710 is actually pretty tiny, regardless of how it looks in pictures. It’s easily pocketable and I have no worries about damaging the camera while it rides in a shirt or pants pocket. The metal body has 24K gold plating covered with a platinum alloy that resists scratches. It’s a very sturdy camera, as is expected from a Stylus camera. I found the camera hard to hold—it just never felt “at rest” in my hand. I think the biggest contributor to my discomfort was that it always felt like it would just slip out of my hand. There was no grip or physical feature of the camera that solidified my grip. This may not be an issue for everyone so, as always, try it out before you buy.”
DigitalCameraReview have the first review of 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. “The Stylus 710 is actually pretty tiny, regardless of how it looks in pictures. It’s easily pocketable…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“If you’re looking for a compact landscape shooter, consider Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX1 ($599.95 direct). Although it’s not a perfect all-around camera, it gets big props for being the first digital camera with a true 16:9 CCD. Other cameras can shoot at this aspect ratio, but they achieve the result by cropping, reducing the number of pixels in the image. The LX1 is the first camera of its kind with a true 16:9 CCD. As a result, you get the full 8.4MB of information in every panoramic shot. Still, the images show more noise than we’d like from a $600 camera, and the camera isn’t particularly speedy.”
Website: PCMagazine - Panasonic DMC-LX1 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “If you’re looking for a compact landscape shooter, consider Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX1 ($599.95 direct). Although it’s not a perfect all-around…
Imaging Resource have published a review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera.
“The Sony DSC-S600 is a recent entry-level model in Sony’s highly popular line of subcompact digital cameras, featuring a very pocket-friendly design. Offering a high-resolution 6.0-megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a nice range of seven preset Scene modes to choose from, the Sony S600 is a capable, yet very compact, digital camera. Built into the S600 is a bright 2.0-inch LCD monitor for accurate framing, as well as a handful of creative shooting options. The Sony S600 is an excellent option for rank beginners and more experienced users alike, a great “pocket” camera to pack along when there just isn’t room or time to accommodate a larger or more complex model.”
Imaging Resource have published a review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera. “The Sony DSC-S600 is a recent entry-level model in Sony’s highly popular line of subcompact digital cameras, featuring a very pocket-friendly design. Offering a high-resolution 6.0-megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have the first online review of the new top of the range HP Photosmart R927 digital camera.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have the first online review of the new top of the range HP Photosmart R927 digital camera. Website: Index Digicam - HP Photosmart R927 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body.
“Noise is higher than average at every ISO setting with the Panasonic Lumix FZ7, so it’s best sticking with ISO80 or ISO100 for the best results. If you are likely to resize photos for the internet or print small 6"x4” photos then going upto ISO200 may be useful. The high ISO modes, ISO800 and ISO1600 produce noise free images, but detail is so blurred as to make the images look very poor. Noise is much higher on the FZ7 than on the Olympus SP-500 upto ISO400, where noise levels appear quite similar, the FZ7’s noise is much more blotchy - whereas the SP-500’s noise seems much more fine grained and consistant.”
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which combines a 12x optical zoom lens with MEGA O.I.S. in a compact body. “Noise is higher than average at every ISO setting with the Panasonic Lumix FZ7, so it’s best sticking with ISO80 or ISO100 for the best results. If you…
CNET have published a review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera.
“The chunky, 6.7-ounce Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 offers remarkable flexibility despite its bargain price. Its 6-megapixel resolution and moderately wide 31mm-to-93mm (35mm-film-camera equivalent) lens, in conjunction with pretty decent low-light photos and extended shutter-speed latitude in moderate light, combine to produce a point-and-shoot camera with enough versatility to handle most picture-taking situations.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cyber-shot S600 Review
CNET have published a review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera. “The chunky, 6.7-ounce Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 offers remarkable flexibility despite its bargain price. Its 6-megapixel resolution and moderately wide 31mm-to-93mm (35mm-film-camera equivalent) lens, in conjunction with pretty decent low-light photos and extended shutter-speed…
DCResource have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“Photo quality was a mixed bag on the DMC-LZ5. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed, with vibrant colors, good sharpness, and minimal purple fringing. The biggest downside is noise, in addition to the vignetting and soft corner issues that I just mentioned. Noise is noticeable in most of my sample photos (most of which were taken at ISO 80), especially on flat surfaces, details like grass and leaves, or in the sky (which looks mottled). Now, this noise isn’t going to be a problem if you’re making smaller prints (4 x 6 or 5 x 7), but if you’re doing larger prints (or just like to view your photos at 100% on your PC) then it may bother you.”
Website: DCResource - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
DCResource have reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “Photo quality was a mixed bag on the DMC-LZ5. On the positive side, photos were well-exposed, with vibrant colors, good sharpness, and minimal purple fringing. The biggest downside is noise, in addition to the vignetting and soft corner issues…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera, which is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera, which is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: FotoAparat - Kodak Easyshare P880 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
BenQ Press Release
BenQ Announces New High-Performance, Ultra-Slim 5- and 6-Megapixel Digital Camera Line Up - Stylish Cameras Include the World’s Slimmest 6-Megapixel 3” LCD Camera and 5-Megapixel Models with Shake-Free Mode
Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – BenQ today unveiled six new additions to its digital camera Classic, Elegance, Luxury and Performance lineup: the X610, E520+, E600 and P500, C530 and C630. The highlight of all six models is the X610, the world’s slimmest 6-megapixel 3” LCD screen DSC camera in the market. All digital cameras offer an ultra-slim, compact design and versatile feature set, and are ideal for consumers seeking a high-quality multi-function digital camera at an affordable price delivering true-to-life, crisp photos with pristine clarity and superb contrast.
BenQ Press Release BenQ Announces New High-Performance, Ultra-Slim 5- and 6-Megapixel Digital Camera Line Up - Stylish Cameras Include the World’s Slimmest 6-Megapixel 3” LCD Camera and 5-Megapixel Models with Shake-Free Mode Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – BenQ today unveiled six new additions to its digital camera Classic…
BenQ Press Release
Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – Seventeen BenQ lifestyle designed products will receive the prestigious 2006 iF Design Award for design excellence, including a BenQ scanner which will also receive iF International Forum Design’s top honor, the Gold Award. Known in industrial design circles as the “design Oscars,” this year’s Gold Award will be bestowed on the BenQ 7350CT scanner in recognition for its outstanding design. The iF Gold Award is given to a select group of 50 products a year, out of a total number of 1,952 product entries from 37 different countries.
BenQ Press Release Hannover, Germany, 9th of March, 2006 – Seventeen BenQ lifestyle designed products will receive the prestigious 2006 iF Design Award for design excellence, including a BenQ scanner which will also receive iF International Forum Design’s top honor, the Gold Award. Known in industrial design circles as the…
Sony Europe Press Release
Sony Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot T7 & the WALKMAN A Series Win iF Gold Awards
Hanover, 09 March 2006 - At the awards ceremony for the iF product design award 2006 – held at CeBIT 2006 on 9 March – Sony was a runaway winner scooping 14 iF product design awards, including two prestigious iF gold awards for its digital still camera Cyber-shot T7 and the WALKMAN A Series (NW-A3000 and NW-A1000). Selected from 1,952 products, entered from 37 countries worldwide, the International Forum Design awarded the coveted iF seal of design excellence to the following Sony products within the two categories “Consumer Electronics / Telecommunications”* and “Computers”:
Sony Europe Press Release Sony Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot T7 & the WALKMAN A Series Win iF Gold Awards Hanover, 09 March 2006 - At the awards ceremony for the iF product design award 2006 – held at CeBIT 2006 on 9 March – Sony was a runaway winner scooping…
Kodak Press Release
Three Kodak Products Recognized for Design Excellence - KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System, KODAK EASYSHARE P850, P880 Digital Cameras Recognized with iF Seal.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Mar. 9—Three digital imaging products from Eastman Kodak Company have received the prestigious iF Seal of Design Excellence, announced this week in Hannover, Germany. The KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System, along with the KODAK EASYSHARE P850 and P880 digital cameras, earned the highly regarded 2006 iF Product Design honors. Showcased at the annual CeBIT technology fair in Germany, the iF Design exhibition showcases a range of cutting-edge product designs, ranging from cellular phones to sleek luxury sports cars. In 2006, the design organization said, just under 2,000 products submitted from 37 countries competed for an iF award. Kodak’s award-winning entries “successfully asserted (themselves) in a first-rate, highly international competitive environment,” the organization said.
Kodak Press Release Three Kodak Products Recognized for Design Excellence - KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System, KODAK EASYSHARE P850, P880 Digital Cameras Recognized with iF Seal. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Mar. 9—Three digital imaging products from Eastman Kodak Company have received the prestigious iF Seal of Design Excellence, announced this week in…