Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DesignTechnica 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 8MP Canon PowerShot S80 is the latest iteration of the company’s “Goldilocks” cameras. It’s not a simple point-and-shoot digicam neither is it as complicated as a D-SLR. It’s supposed to be just right, targeted to the photographer looking for a high-quality camera that’s easy to use but has enough tweaks to keep dial spinners happy. This compact camera is the replacement for the soon-to-be discontinued 7.1MP S70. Among the good features of the S80 are a wide focal length (28mm), higher movie clip quality, a real-time histogram and enough shooting modes to handle almost anything you can throw at it.”
DesignTechnica 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 8MP Canon PowerShot S80 is the latest iteration of the company’s “Goldilocks” cameras. It’s not a simple point-and-shoot…
The unique Kodak V570 dual lens camera that PhotographyBLOG first featured back in August last year is to be officially unveiled at CES 2006. The Kodak V570 will be available in January for $399.95 / £299.99.
Kodak Press Release
Kodak Unveils World’s First Dual-Lens Digital Camera; Combines Ultra-Wide Angle and Zoom Lenses in Compact Body
Innovative KODAK EASYSHARE V570 Camera with RETINA Dual Lens Technology Shown First at CES 2006 in Kodak Booth 31400 (LVCC South/3)
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2—Kicking off this week’s 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the world’s first dual-lens digital still camera, the KODAK EASYSHARE V570 zoom digital camera. Using proprietary KODAK RETINA Dual Lens technology, the elegant V570 camera wraps an ultra-wide angle lens (23 mm) and an optical zoom lens (39 – 117 mm) into a small, sleek package less than an inch thin.
The unique Kodak V570 dual lens camera that PhotographyBLOG first featured back in August last year is to be officially unveiled at CES 2006. The Kodak V570 will be available in January for $399.95 / £299.99. Kodak Press Release Kodak Unveils World’s First Dual-Lens Digital Camera; Combines Ultra-Wide Angle and…
Samsung USA Press Release
SECAUCUS, NJ – Known throughout the world as one of the most prestigious distinctions for manufacturers, the iF Product Design Award is presented in recognition of superior product design. Like the IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Awards) in the United States, the iF awards represent the best product design of Europe. Samsung is proud to announce that it has received the iF Product Design Award for its ultra-compact Digimax i5 digital camera.
Winning products are selected from over 2000 entrants from over 30 countries and are judged on several levels, including design quality, material compatibility, innovation, environmental consideration, convenience, stability and durability. The Digimax i5 was recognized for its design concept, which was ‘plainness,’ emphasizing ‘clean’ and ‘simple.’
Samsung USA Press Release SECAUCUS, NJ – Known throughout the world as one of the most prestigious distinctions for manufacturers, the iF Product Design Award is presented in recognition of superior product design. Like the IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Awards) in the United States, the iF awards represent the best…
Minox Press Release
MINOX DC6211: Quality with performance
This new ultra-compact 6 megapixel camera is a combination of performance and elegance
High in performance and small in terms of weight and size, with its DC 6211 camera the Wetzlar, Germany based optical specialist MINOX once again ads quality and features to the growing range of compact, flat digital cameras. Featuring an image resolution of 6.2 million pixels, a 3x optical zoom as well as a generous 2.5 inch polysilicon colour monitor built into the elegant aluminum body, the DC 6211 is a quality camera where design and function are considered key.
Minox Press Release MINOX DC6211: Quality with performance This new ultra-compact 6 megapixel camera is a combination of performance and elegance High in performance and small in terms of weight and size, with its DC 6211 camera the Wetzlar, Germany based optical specialist MINOX once again ads quality and features…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350 and SP-310 digital cameras, which both offer a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
Website: FotoAparat - Olympus SP-350 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350 and SP-310 digital cameras, which both offer a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. Website: FotoAparat - Olympus SP-350 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DCResource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens.
“At first glance the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 ($499) looks like another ultra-thin camera. But the N1 is more than just a camera: Sony has designed it to be both a camera and a portable photo viewer. The N1 can display up to 500 of your photos, organized in albums. They can be viewed individually or in slideshows complete with music on the DSC-N1’s huge 3-inch LCD display. Each time you take a picture it’s automatically added to the album (which is stored in internal memory), so putting photos in the album is totally brainless. Other features on the N1 include an 8.1 Megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom lens, limited manual controls, VGA movie mode, and an AF-assist lamp. “
DCResource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens. “At first glance the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 ($499) looks like another ultra-thin camera. But the N1 is more than just a camera: Sony has designed it to…
Sony has withdrawn 6 of its digital cameras from sale in China, after they failed quality control by the hejiang Administration for Industry and Commerce. The DSC-H1, DSC-L1, DSC-P200, DSC-W7, DSC-W5 and DSC-S90 models all failed to make the grade.
Website: Interface China - Sony stops sales of six cameras in China that failed inspection
Sony has withdrawn 6 of its digital cameras from sale in China, after they failed quality control by the hejiang Administration for Industry and Commerce. The DSC-H1, DSC-L1, DSC-P200, DSC-W7, DSC-W5 and DSC-S90 models all failed to make the grade. Website: Interface China - Sony stops sales of six cameras…
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary-like report on the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“Remember all these shots are with all noise removal off 9in camera and raw converter). Up to ISO 200 very smooth with virtually no noise. ISO 400 still excellent, ISO 800 very good. At 1600 some fine grain but very useable and if you need 3200 you still may risk it. For images at 1600-3200 we would use some good noise removal tools like Noise Ninja, Neat Image, PS CS2 “Reduce Noise” or Helicon Pro.”
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary-like report on the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “Remember all these shots are with all noise removal off 9in camera and raw converter). Up to ISO 200 very smooth with virtually no noise. ISO 400 still excellent, ISO 800 very…
TrustedReviews have published their review of the Konica Minolta Z6, which updates the popular Z5 and features a 6 megapixel sensor, 12x zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen.
“Digital cameras have been around for nearly 10 years now. The first consumer models appeared in late 1996, and since that time they have become more and more popular. For several years now digital cameras have out-sold film cameras by a significant margin. Despite this, many manufacturers still design their digital cameras to resemble film cameras, at least in general appearance. One of the few to break with this tradition is Konica Minolta, whose innovative Z series, first introduced in 2003, looks like no film camera ever made. Instead they are designed with purely digital functionality in mind, and the result is one of the oddest-looking but best handling cameras on the market.”
TrustedReviews have published their review of the Konica Minolta Z6, which updates the popular Z5 and features a 6 megapixel sensor, 12x zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. “Digital cameras have been around for nearly 10 years now. The first consumer models appeared in late 1996, and since that…
CNET have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“Cameras made for advanced amateurs are often tuned for capturing high-quality images quickly and easily, and they’re stripped of extraneous gimmicks, such as an overabundance of scene modes. The 8-megapixel Kodak EasyShare P880, at the top of the company’s flagship Performance Series, offers a wide-angle zoom lens, as well as design elements, features, and specs that place the camera in that category but delivers them in an uneven and frequently disappointing implementation.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare P880 Review
CNET have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “Cameras made for advanced amateurs are often tuned for capturing high-quality images quickly and easily, and they’re stripped of extraneous…
Popular Photography 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.
“The best advice we’ve ever given our readers? Take a camera for a test spin before buying, even if that means dry-firing it at the counter. If you’re ready to move up from a compact digital camera and pick up Sony’s new 10.3MP Cyber-shot DSC-R1 ($1,000 street), there’s a good chance you’ll buy it and return to the store only for more memory cards. But if you’re looking to upgrade from your trusty old 35mm SLR system, or even a two-year old 6MP DSLR, the Sony DSC-R1 might leave you cold.”
Website: Popular Photography - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review
Popular Photography 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. “The best advice we’ve ever given our readers? Take a camera for a test spin before buying, even if that means dry-firing it at…
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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.
“While there are many positives to this camera, there is also a very big negative - its shooting performance. Power up until the first image is captured was average at about 3.2 seconds. The all important shutter lag (the time between pressing the shutter release and actually capturing the image) measured 2/10 of a second when pre-focused and 9/10 of a second including autofocus; much slower than some of the least expensive models on the market today. The shot to shot delay when using single exposure mode was 2.3 seconds without the flash and 4 - 10 seconds with the flash (depending on subject distance.) When I was shooting portraits with the flash at mid-telephoto range the time between shots was very aggravating.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams 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. “While there are many positives to this camera, there is also a very big negative - its shooting performance. Power…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus SP-310 digital camera.
“The 7-megapixel SP-310 and 8-megapixel SP-350 are some of the latest offerings from Olympus this year (2005), and are the first of the new “SP” model line. The SP-310 includes many of the features found on its “big brother” like a 3x optical zoom lens, large 2.5-inch LCD display, and VGA (640x480) size movie mode, but resolution is decreased and there’s no flash hot shoe. This compact consumer model is aimed more towards the novice user with loads of manual controls, but it will still appeal to those who are a little less experienced because it has user-friendly exposure modes like Auto and Program as well as 24 pre-programmed SCENE modes.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus SP-310 digital camera. “The 7-megapixel SP-310 and 8-megapixel SP-350 are some of the latest offerings from Olympus this year (2005), and are the first of the new “SP” model line. The SP-310 includes many of the features found on…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the 5 megapixel Olympus FE-110 digital camera.
“The Olympus FE-110 is a digital camera targeted to novice snapshooters. It has 5.0 effective megapixels resolution on a 1/2.5 in. image sensor. The Olympus lens is a 38-106 mm (35mm format equivalent) F3.0(W)-F5.0(T), 2.8x optical zoom. We find the overall image quality of the Olympus FE-110 to be average. Colours are saturated.”
Website: Photoxels - Olympus FE-110 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the 5 megapixel Olympus FE-110 digital camera. “The Olympus FE-110 is a digital camera targeted to novice snapshooters. It has 5.0 effective megapixels resolution on a 1/2.5 in. image sensor. The Olympus lens is a 38-106 mm (35mm format equivalent) F3.0(W)-F5.0(T), 2.8x optical zoom. We…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera.
“The PowerShot A610 sits at the top of Canon’s A-series—a lineup distinguished by cameras that are fairly compact, relatively inexpensive and equipped with a robust set of exposure controls. The A610 is no exception: priced under $300, it has a 5.0-megapixel CCD—ideal for photographers who like especially large prints or who frequently crop their photos. With exposure controls that range from full-automatic, snap-shot simplicity to full-manual creativity, the A610 is a good choice for a family with widely differing photography skills. Given its low price and breadth of features, it should also be attractive to budding shooters on tight budgets who want to advance their photographic skills.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. “The PowerShot A610 sits at the top of Canon’s A-series—a lineup distinguished by cameras that are fairly compact, relatively inexpensive and equipped with a robust set of exposure controls. The A610 is no exception: priced under $300…
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de 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.
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de 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. Website: Digitalkamera.de - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm.
“Nikon returned to the pivoting-lens design of its Coolpix 900 series for their latest ultra zoom camera, the 6 megapixel Coolpix S4. Built around a 6.3 to 63mm lens (equivalent to a 38-380mm zoom on a 35mm camera) and a 1/2.5-inch imaging chip, the 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.4-inch S4 offers shooting versatility in a portable package. While many ultra zoom cameras strive to imitate the styling of DSLRs, the design of 10x optical zoom Nikon Coolpix S4 suggests that it is really more of a compact point-and-shoot at heart. Available online for about $320, the price of the S4 places it in the company of higher-end point-and-shoots.”
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm. “Nikon returned to the pivoting-lens design of its Coolpix 900 series for their latest ultra zoom camera, the 6 megapixel Coolpix S4. Built around a 6.3 to 63mm lens…
CNET have published their review of the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S45 compact digicam.
“The 4-megapixel sibling of Pentax’s 5-megapixel Optio S55, the Pentax Optio S45 offers the same ultracompact body, large LCD, 3X optical zoom, and streamlined feature set as its predecessor. It also has a number of helpful and fun features that aren’t as easy to find as they could be, so you’ll need to read the manual to acquaint yourself with everything this camera can do. But for out-of-the-box use, the Optio S45 is snapshot simple.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio S45 Review
CNET have published their review of the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S45 compact digicam. “The 4-megapixel sibling of Pentax’s 5-megapixel Optio S55, the Pentax Optio S45 offers the same ultracompact body, large LCD, 3X optical zoom, and streamlined feature set as its predecessor. It also has a number of helpful…
CNET have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology (also known as the S5200 in the US).
“The 5.1-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a well-designed, well-built camera with very good image quality and performance. While smaller than any digital SLR, it’s not the kind of camera you thoughtlessly toss into your purse or jacket pocket. But those shooters willing to tote it around will enjoy the benefits of a high-quality 10X zoom lens (38mm to 380mm in 35mm-camera terms), a comfortable, well-balanced body that fits nicely in the hands, and a high-speed sensor that provides usable natural and low-light images at sensitivities up to ISO 1,600.”
CNET have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology (also known as the S5200 in the US). “The 5.1-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix S5200 is a well-designed, well-built camera with very…
The Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new Canon IXUS i Zoom digital camera (also known as the SD30). The Canon IXUS i Zoom is a 5 megapixel model with a 2.4x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen.
Website: Akam.no - Canon IXUS i Zoom Review
The Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new Canon IXUS i Zoom digital camera (also known as the SD30). The Canon IXUS i Zoom is a 5 megapixel model with a 2.4x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. Website: Akam.no - Canon IXUS i Zoom Review Latest Prices…