Category: Digital Compact Cameras
PMA 2006: The Sony DSC W50 and Sony DSC W30 are announced today. 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lenses, 2.5 inch LCD for the W50, 2 inch for the W30, W50 available in early March for about $250, and the W30 this month for about $230.
Sony Press Release
SONY’S NEW CYBER-SHOT W-SERIES CAMERAS BRING ADDED PERFORMANCE AND EYE-CATCHING DESIGN
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2006 — Sony has re-engineered its W-series of top-performing Cyber-shot® digital still cameras to embody the virtues of a traditional camera style and satisfy modern tastes for sleek, compact design. In addition to sporting eye-level viewfinders in the fashion of traditional cameras, the new Sony DSC-W50 and Sony DSC-W30 models have large LCD screens and are significantly more compact than previous W-series models. Both new cameras offer six-megapixel image resolution for high-quality prints, high-light sensitivity for fast-action shooting and more natural-looking pictures in low-light conditions, precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lenses, and MPEG1 movie recording. Available in silver, the Sony DSC-W50 model features a 2.5-inch, easy-to-view LCD screen wrapped in a metal-alloy body with sophisticated etching and details. The Sony DSC-W30 model also comes in silver with a two-inch LCD.
PMA 2006: The Sony DSC W50 and Sony DSC W30 are announced today. 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lenses, 2.5 inch LCD for the W50, 2 inch for the W30, W50 available in early March for about $250, and the W30 this month for about $230. Sony Press Release SONY’S…
Fujifilm UK Press Release
The Fujifilm FinePix F650 Zoom: slim, but fully-loaded - A neat compact camera boasting six megapixels, a 5x optical zoom and super-size 3-inch LCD screen
Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix F650 Zoom – an ultra-smart compact merging strength and elegance to form a neat and enviable package. The latest addition to Fujifilm’s well-established ‘F’ series, the Fujifilm F650 Zoom delivers six megapixels, handy for those keen to enlarge images. What’s more, this stylish and functional camera is the first Fujifilm compact to contain a 5x optical zoom lens, ensuring its owners are never far from the action. The Fujifilm F650 Zoom is a sociable, picture-taking companion, thanks to its super-size 3-inch LCD screen – ideal for viewing menu options and sharing images with friends on the spot. What’s more, there’s added capacity for storing precious pictures, as this all-rounder comes equipped with built-in internal memory.
Fujifilm UK Press Release The Fujifilm FinePix F650 Zoom: slim, but fully-loaded - A neat compact camera boasting six megapixels, a 5x optical zoom and super-size 3-inch LCD screen Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix F650 Zoom – an ultra-smart compact merging strength and elegance to form a…
PMA 2006: The Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom is announced today. ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD.
Fujifilm UK Press Release
Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom: a low light landmark - Fujifilm’s revolutionary Fujifilm F30 compact works in the light conditions that other cameras hate
After almost a decade of obsession with pixel counts, Fujifilm is proud to announce the launch of the Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom, a camera which confirms a new stage in the evolution of digital camera technology. Breaking away from the tired and irrelevant practice of pixel counting, the FinePix F30 Zoom is the world’s first digital compact camera to deliver ISO 3200 sensitivity at full resolution. Fujifilm has identified sensitivity as one of the major photographic benchmarks for the digital age, and this camera makes it possible to capture images of unrivalled quality, even in very dark conditions.
Building on the success of the award-winning FinePix F10 Zoom, the Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom pulls away from the pack with a sensitivity setting that is eight times as effective in low light as a conventional compact with ISO 400. The product of many years of accumulated expertise in sensor technology, this is the closest that any digital compact camera has come to approximating the remarkable sensitivity of the human eye. In practical terms, it is a breakthrough in delivering crisp images, even at night-time, or with fast-moving subjects.
PMA 2006: The Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom is announced today. ISO 3200, 6 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD. Fujifilm UK Press Release Fujifilm FinePix F30 Zoom: a low light landmark - Fujifilm’s revolutionary Fujifilm F30 compact works in the light conditions that other cameras hate After almost…
PMA 2006: The Fujfilm FinePix A600 Zoom is announced today. Super CCD sensor, 6.3 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD.
Fujifilm UK Press Release
The Fujfilm FinePix A600 Zoom: entry level moves up a level - The Fujfilm A600 Zoom, elegant, simple, but highly competent.
Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix A600 Zoom, the next step forwards for Fujifilm’s highly successful ‘A’ series entry-level cameras. The FinePix A600 Zoom, designed in an attractive two-tone metallic finish, incorporates many features normally only found in higher end models. With an impressive 6.3 million pixels, featuring Fujifilm’s proprietary Super CCD, along with an extra-large 2.4-inch LCD monitor, the Fujfilm A600 Zoom is a delight for all those new to digital photography. Available for the first time in an entry-level ‘A’ series FinePix camera, the sophisticated Super CCD sensor means that image quality is the best possible standard, allowing the Fujfilm FinePix A600 Zoom to take shots that look more realistic, and more traditionally photographic. Skin tones look like skin, colours are more vibrant, and intricate landscapes appear sharper and more detailed.
PMA 2006: The Fujfilm FinePix A600 Zoom is announced today. Super CCD sensor, 6.3 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4 inch LCD. Fujifilm UK Press Release The Fujfilm FinePix A600 Zoom: entry level moves up a level - The Fujfilm A600 Zoom, elegant, simple, but highly competent. Fujifilm today announces…
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 1.09, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras.
- Revised the exposure level when in use the recommended external flashes. (EF-500 DG SUPER/EF-500 DG ST from SIGMA)
Ricoh have released a new firmware version, 1.09, for the Ricoh GR Digital, an 8 megapixel compact digicam based on the GR Series of 35mm compact film cameras. - Revised the exposure level when in use the recommended external flashes. (EF-500 DG SUPER/EF-500 DG ST from SIGMA) Website: Ricoh GR…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, v1.29, for the Ricoh Caplio R3, a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm and vibration correction of the CCD.
- Improved stability at turning on the camera.
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, v1.29, for the Ricoh Caplio R3, a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm and vibration correction of the CCD. - Improved stability at turning on the camera. Website: Ricoh Caplio R3 v1.29 Firmware Update (Windows) Website…
TrustedReviews have revewed the Pentax Optio WPi digital camera, an updated version of the waterproof Optio WP camera with a larger 2 inch LCD screen and 6 megapixel sensor.
“You know, I think Pentax’s UK marketing department might be trying to kill me, but they’re going to make it look like an accident. This is the second year in a row that Pentax has launched a camera that can take photographs underwater, and once again my review sample has been sent in the middle of winter. Pentax knows that I’d get into a lot of trouble if I tried taking pictures in my local swimming bath, so the only way I can get any underwater sample shots is to risk an extremely unpleasant death from hypothermia and frostbite by braving the near-zero water temperatures in a river or the sea. As murder plots go, it’s both fiendish and almost foolproof.”
TrustedReviews have revewed the Pentax Optio WPi digital camera, an updated version of the waterproof Optio WP camera with a larger 2 inch LCD screen and 6 megapixel sensor. “You know, I think Pentax’s UK marketing department might be trying to kill me, but they’re going to make it look…
DesignTechnica have published the first review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera.
“Available since late last year, the Sony DSC-S600 is a great indicator of 2006 consumer price trends. For $199, you get a 6-megapixel compact point-and-shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom from a well-known brand. No, we’re not talking about Concord, DXG or Vivitar but a top-tier company. Depending on the survey du jour, Sony is considered among the top three worldwide.”
DesignTechnica have published the first review of the new, budget 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot S600 digital camera. “Available since late last year, the Sony DSC-S600 is a great indicator of 2006 consumer price trends. For $199, you get a 6-megapixel compact point-and-shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom from a…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S80, an 8 megapixel update of the S70 which offers a 28-100mm f/2.8-5.3 lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Canon’s advanced image processor, DIGIC II.
“The Canon PowerShot S80 is a hybrid digital camera with 8 megapixels for shooting still images, and several modes and resolutions for recording movie clips. The S80 is the first camera to have a movie mode that can shoot in 1024 x 768 pixels. While this is great resolution, it only captures 15 frames per second so the high resolution isn’t complemented by a smooth frame rate. The S80 has other movie modes as well that are more typical of an average compact camera’s offerings. VGA and QVGA sizes are available in a video mail option. Unfortunately, the S80 lacks some features that would make it a good camcorder. The Canon S80 cannot use its 3.6x optical zoom lens while recording movies and there is no image stabilization to keep telephoto movie shots from looking like they were filmed during an earthquake.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S80, an 8 megapixel update of the S70 which offers a 28-100mm f/2.8-5.3 lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Canon’s advanced image processor, DIGIC II. “The Canon PowerShot S80 is a hybrid digital camera with 8 megapixels for shooting still images, and several modes…
DPReview have reviewed the Canon IXUS 55 compact digital camera (also known as the SD450), which has 5.0 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“Of course there are limits to what you can expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by the sharpness of the images produced by the SD450, even with the fringing and occasional soft corner. At the end of the day, where it matters to the target market; exposure, color, focus, speed and flash performance, the SD450 more than meets expectations. If you can live without manual control over exposure this is the perfect pocket camera and an ideal alternative for the days you don’t want to take a bigger camera out with you.”
Website: DPReview - Canon IXUS 55 Review
DPReview have reviewed the Canon IXUS 55 compact digital camera (also known as the SD450), which has 5.0 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “Of course there are limits to what you can expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by the sharpness of the images produced…
ByteSector have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom, a new 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9000).
“Today, we’ll be looking at Fuji ‘s top-of-the-line pro-sumer digital camera, the Finepix S9000. This camera is placed above the standards of typical point-and-shoot cameras and just a touch below SLR cameras. Its SLR-like design is supposed to make it a great choice for photographers just starting off, thanks to the price, features list and ease of use. With a price tag of $900 CAD, it makes one wonder whether or not it is even worth it to get one of these when digital SLR cameras are rapidly dropping in price and can be had for little more than the cost of the S9000.”
Website: ByteSector - Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom Review
ByteSector have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom, a new 9 megapixel digital camera with a 28-300mm lens with twist-barrel zoom control (also known as the S9000). “Today, we’ll be looking at Fuji ‘s top-of-the-line pro-sumer digital camera, the Finepix S9000. This camera is placed above the…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor.
“The new Nikon Coolpix S3 is the company’s third digital camera in a small, slim package, following the S1 and S2. The S3 has a larger 2.5 inch LCD and a slightly larger sensor, too. Feature-wise, both the Nikon Coolpix S3 and S1 fall somewhere between the recent Coolpix 5600 and 5900. Physically, however, the Nikon S3 is compact and extremely pocketable. It has no protruding lens parts, and as a result is unlikely to get snagged anywhere. Its 6.0-megapixel sensor can capture relatively high resolution images, and its 3x zoom lens gives you the focal length flexibility you need to frame your subjects well. All tolled, it’s an excellent “take-with-you-everywhere” digital camera. With its range of user-friendly, point & shoot exposure modes, the Nikon Coolpix S3 can handle just about any photo opportunity you’re likely to throw at it.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S3, a 6 megapixel update of the S1 and S2. The Nikon S3 has a 3x 35-105mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch monitor. “The new Nikon Coolpix S3 is the company’s third digital camera in a small, slim package, following the S1 and…
DCResource have the first online review of the Sony Cyber-shot M2 digital hybrid camera, a 5 megapixel diigtal camera which also offers MPEG-4 movies in a stylish upright design.
“The Cyber-shot DSC-M2 has the same high quality movie mode as the M1 before it. That means unlimited recording at 640 x 480, 30 frames/second, with stereo sound. While the resolution is the same as on Sony’s other cameras, the quality is noticeably better. And, since the camera uses the MPEG-4 codec you’ll be able to take longer movies than you can on a camera that uses something like M-JPEG. On a 1GB MS Duo card you can fit a whopping 45 minutes of video—wow! For longer movies you can cut the resolution down to 320 x 240, at your choice of 30 or 15 frames/second. If that’s not enough, you can even use the zoom lens during filming.”
DCResource have the first online review of the Sony Cyber-shot M2 digital hybrid camera, a 5 megapixel diigtal camera which also offers MPEG-4 movies in a stylish upright design. “The Cyber-shot DSC-M2 has the same high quality movie mode as the M1 before it. That means unlimited recording at 64…
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
Website: digitalkamera.de - Nikon D200 Review
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. Website: digitalkamera.de - Nikon D200 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FZ30. This is an 8 megapixel compact digital camera with a 12x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 35-420mm, optical image stabilizer, addition of a manual zoom ring and rotating LCD screen with 235,000 pixels.
“The buttons are fairly easy to use, and they are in a good position. There seem to be the right amount of buttons and dials allowing easy access to the most commonly used functions and features. The buttons feel okay, although some may find them small. The shutter release is quite decent. The buttons are labelled fairly well - although the scrolling wheels can be confusing in playback mode - I expect with extended use I would have become used to this. I thought the camera felt very good ergonomically, with an excellent size rubbery handgrip, the rubberised cover will appeal to many, as will the SLR-styling and black colour. The camera feels like a very solid, robust and well built camera, with a metal body (whereas most budget Digital SLRs have plastic bodies).”
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FZ30. This is an 8 megapixel compact digital camera with a 12x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 35-420mm, optical image stabilizer, addition of a manual zoom ring and rotating LCD screen with 235,000 pixels. “The buttons are fairly easy to use, and they…
DIWA member Photoxels has the first online review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 digicam.
“The Panasonic LS2 is very affordable and easy-to-use. Image quality is average and on the noisy side. It would be suitable for entry-level and first-time digital camera users who will be mostly printing at 4x6 in. and displaying for the Web. To many, the very effective Image Stabilizer will be the main selling point: it helps avoid blurred pictures due to camera shake.”
Website: Photoxels - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Review
DIWA member Photoxels has the first online review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 digicam. “The Panasonic LS2 is very affordable and easy-to-use. Image quality is average and on the noisy side. It would be suitable for entry-level and first-time digital camera users who will be mostly printing…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus FE-120, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen.
“Image quality was average for a 6-megapixel entry-level model. The majority of our sample photos were sharp and showed pleasing color saturation. However, there was visible edge softness on several of our images, especially along the left hand side of the frame. The 3x optical zoom lens offers flexibility in composing your shots with a focal range of approx. 38 - 114mm (35mm equivalent.) As usual, it shows average amounts of barrel distortion and pincushioning at the wide angle and telephoto extremes, respectively.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus FE-120, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. “Image quality was average for a 6-megapixel entry-level model. The majority of our sample photos were sharp and showed pleasing color saturation. However, there was visible edge softness…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A410 compact digital camera, an entry level model with 3.2 megapixels and 1.5 inch LCD screen which replaces the A400.
“The PowerShot A410 truly excels as far as image quality, exposure and the speed of image processing is concerned. A feature which without counts as considerable added value is the integration of the powerful DIGIC II processor. This technique which is also used in Canon’s professional digital reflex cameras contributes essentially to the remarkably fast and economical features of the Canon PowerShot A410 digital camera.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A410 compact digital camera, an entry level model with 3.2 megapixels and 1.5 inch LCD screen which replaces the A400. “The PowerShot A410 truly excels as far as image quality, exposure and the speed of image processing is concerned. A feature which…
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the Ricoh Caplio R3, a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm and vibration correction of the CCD.
Website: Akam.no - Ricoh Caplio R3 Review
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Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the Ricoh Caplio R3, a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 7x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-200mm and vibration correction of the CCD. Website: Akam.no - Ricoh Caplio R3 Review Website: Read my Ricoh Caplio R3 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DPReview 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.
”...the feature set is impressive, but (aside, perhaps from RAW capture) there’s nothing here that jumps out and says ‘buy me instead of a Panasonic / Canon / Sony’. The extra megapixel over most of its direct competitors makes little - if any - difference to the quality of results, and although noise is fairly well controlled, the images are pretty soft and the number of shots lost to camera shake or focus errors (at the long end of the zoom) is high.”
Website: DPReview - Olympus SP-500UZ Review
DPReview 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. ”...the feature set is impressive, but (aside, perhaps from RAW capture) there’s nothing here that jumps out and says ‘buy me instead…