Category: Digital Compact Cameras
CNET have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera which features a 12x, 36 – 432 mm, image-stabilised, f2.8 – f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens.
“Second from the top of Kodak’s lineup, the 5.1-megapixel EasyShare P850 offers more features than you normally find in digital cameras on the Rochester company’s roster. Those features include a 36mm-to-432mm lens (35mm equivalent); image stabilization (for the 12X zoom); manual-exposure adjustments; and controls for contrast, saturation, and even white-balance compensation. Even so, the Kodak EasyShare P850 is comparatively pricey; the 8-megapixel, wide-angle EasyShare P880 costs only about $100 more. Still, the P850 offers enough sophistication and flexibility for enthusiasts while maintaining its EasyShare simplicity for those who may eventually want to graduate to manual adjustments.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare P850 Review
CNET have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare P850 camera which features a 12x, 36 – 432 mm, image-stabilised, f2.8 – f/3.7, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON lens. “Second from the top of Kodak’s lineup, the 5.1-megapixel EasyShare P850 offers more features than you normally find in digital cameras on the Rochester company’s roster. Those…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens.
“The 5 Area Multi-point autofocus system is very quick and thanks to the focus-assist lamp, we had few problems focusing on subjects in low-light conditions. Its tiny flash has a respectable range of approx. 16.4 feet at wide angel and ISO Auto. I found it was quite adequate for shooting portraits in small to medium sized rooms, where your subject(s) are not more than 6 to 8 feet away (when using the mid to telephoto end of the zoom range.) Our indoor flash portraits were sharp with good overall exposure and skin tones looked very natural. When using Macro mode, we found that the flash does an excellent job of “throttling down” to ensure that it doesn’t overexpose the subject.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens. “The 5 Area Multi-point autofocus system is very quick and thanks to the focus-assist lamp, we had few problems focusing on subjects in low-light…
Photo.net have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera.
“The Powershot A610 has 5 ISO settings, Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. The auto setting isn’t as useful as it might be in dim light because it seems very reluctant to use ISO 400 and so gives shutter speeds slower than might be easily handheld under some circumstances. Noise at ISO 50 is very low and even at ISO 100 is pretty good. There is a noticeable increase in noise at ISO 200 and even more at 400 (as expected). However even at ISO 400 I would say noise isn’t excessive. For example in a 4x6 print of an ISO 400 image, noise isn’t really a problem unless you look for it in areas of uniform tone. Pixel peepers - those looking at screen images at 100% magnification - may be bothered by it, but by digicam standards, it’s not bad.”
Photo.net have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. “The Powershot A610 has 5 ISO settings, Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400. The auto setting isn’t as useful as it might be in dim light because it seems very reluctant to use ISO 400 and so gives…
Pocket-Lint have published a review of the Nikon Coolpix P2 Wi-Fi digital camera.
“In terms of image quality, the one image quality downside is some intrusive noise in shadows, even at ISO 100 and with the noise reduction mode activated. Otherwise, the P2 provides a comprehensive package of metering (spot, centre-weighted and matrix) AF modes, burst shooting (up to 30fps) and an interval shooting mode. Slight underexposure seemed the norm but otherwise the image quality is exemplary, crisp, and colourful and with exposure compensation and D-Lighting as back-up, the images were superb.”
Pocket-Lint have published a review of the Nikon Coolpix P2 Wi-Fi digital camera. “In terms of image quality, the one image quality downside is some intrusive noise in shadows, even at ISO 100 and with the noise reduction mode activated. Otherwise, the P2 provides a comprehensive package of metering (spot…
Photoxels 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).
“The image quality on the Fujifilm S9000 is very good to excellent, though not approaching the exceptional low noise capability of the F10. Nevertheless, this disappointment aside [editor: and it’s a big disappointment for many fans who were expecting nothing less], the Fujifilm S9000 trounces its competitors. None of its competitors offer ISO 800 or 1600, and the S9000’s ISO 1600 is comparable to their ISO 400. Very impressive, so don’t lose sight of this accomplishment.”
Website: Photoxels - Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom Review
Photoxels 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). “The image quality on the Fujifilm S9000 is very good to excellent, though not approaching the exceptional low noise capability…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the entry-level Fujifilm Finepix A345 digital camera.
The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the entry-level Fujifilm Finepix A345 digital camera. Website: Quesabesde - Fujifilm Finepix A345 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat 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: FotoAparat - Canon PowerShot A620 Review
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DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat 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: FotoAparat - Canon PowerShot A620 Review Website: Read my Canon Powershot A620 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DigitalCameraInfo have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.
“Nikon started with a basic set of features – 8 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD screen – and crammed them in a compact body with a built-in wireless port. The consumer wireless market is quite new and the P1 is one of the first three models in this new segment. The P1 has stiff competition and answers with more megapixels and a bit more manual functionality. However, the Nikon Coolpix P1 also skimps in some very important areas. The 2.5-inch LCD screen has only 110,000 pixels, making the view not as smooth as the view from other models. Also, the wireless port is built-in but the setup itself isn’t wireless. It requires users to connect the camera with the USB cable to save the computer and printer profiles on the P1. Pictures and movies on the P1 can only be transferred to PictureProject software and PictBridge printers with the optional wireless printer adapter. Pictures cannot be emailed directly from the camera or showcased on online albums, so the P1 doesn’t realize the full potential of WiFi.”
DigitalCameraInfo have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera. “Nikon started with a basic set of features – 8 megapixels, 3.5x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD screen – and crammed them in a compact body with a built-in wireless port. The consumer wireless market…
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new Samsung Pro815, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a massive 15x optical zoom lens and a 3.5” LCD screen.
Website: Akam.no - Samsung Pro815 Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new Samsung Pro815, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a massive 15x optical zoom lens and a 3.5” LCD screen. Website: Akam.no - Samsung Pro815 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
PCMagazine 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).
“In addition to offering some of the benefits you get from a D-SLR, the Fuji FinePix S9000 has a 10.7X optical zoom lens—better than what’s included in most D-SLR kits. But the S9000 has some stiff competition in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30, our current Editors’ Choice for superzooms. Although priced the same ($650 street), the S9000 can’t quite match the outstanding quality, performance, and ease of use of the FZ30.”
Website: PCMagazine - Fujifilm FinePix S9500 Zoom Review
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PCMagazine 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). “In addition to offering some of the benefits you get from a D-SLR, the Fuji FinePix S9000 has a 10.7X…
Imaging Resource have just 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.
“Smaller if not thinner than many subcompacts, it uses a dock for USB transfers, to charge its Li-ion battery and for A/V output. Available in black, red, gold, or violet body colors, the 5.0-megapixel SD30 relies on a 1.8-inch LCD instead of an optical viewfinder for composing shots. Recording modes include the extremely unusual (and frankly, rather cool) “My Color” modes that allow you to selectively replace any color in your photo with a different one, or to make the image black and white with the exception of a single color. Overall, the PowerShot SD30 is one of the more appealing subcompact digicams we’ve seen.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon IXUS i Zoom Review
Imaging Resource have just 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. “Smaller if not thinner than many subcompacts, it uses a dock…
Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L55W, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 4.8x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28mm-135mm and a 2.8 inch wide LCD that allows you to view in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
Website: Index Digicam - Samsung Digimax L55W Review
Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L55W, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 4.8x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28mm-135mm and a 2.8 inch wide LCD that allows you to view in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. Website: Index Digicam - Samsung Digimax L55W Review Check…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new Samsung Digimax i5, a slim 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical internal zoom lens equivalent to 39-117mm and a 2.5” 230K-pixel high resolution LCD.
“With the Samsung Digimax i5, we found that it had enough resolution to make very good-looking 8x10 inch prints. At 11x14, its prints were a bit softer looking, but more than adequate for wall or table display. At high ISO, image noise levels were generally held in check, but at the cost of some image softness. ISO 200 photos looked fine printed at 8x10 inches, but ISO 400 ones were a little marginal there, with increased softness and visible colored flecks from image noise. They’d probably be fine for most people to display on a wall or table, but when looking at them more closely, we found the noise a little distracting.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Samsung Digimax i5 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new Samsung Digimax i5, a slim 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical internal zoom lens equivalent to 39-117mm and a 2.5” 230K-pixel high resolution LCD. “With the Samsung Digimax i5, we found that it had enough resolution to make very good-looking 8x10 inch…
Ricoh have posted a self-indulgent but quite informative look at the development of the new Ricoh GR Digital camera on their website.
“Additionally, we also wanted to make a camera that brought a smile to one’s face, just by holding it. In order to achieve this, we had to concentrate not just on the design and operability, but also the texture and grip of the camera. “I think that this is why there are so many fans of the GR cameras”, said Mr. Higuchi. “We were aiming for a camera that feels good in your hands, that has easy to use buttons and dials, with a lingering sensation of reverberation after pressing the shutter release button. Basically, the camera should communicate a sense of comfort from the moment it is in your hands, with a continued feeling of “enjoyment” from the second you switch the power on.”
Website: Ricoh GR Digital
Ricoh have posted a self-indulgent but quite informative look at the development of the new Ricoh GR Digital camera on their website. “Additionally, we also wanted to make a camera that brought a smile to one’s face, just by holding it. In order to achieve this, we had to concentrate…
CNET have reviewed the Olympus FE-120, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen.
“Easy to operate because it doesn’t give you much to adjust, the FE-120 provides 19 shooting modes, macro capabilities that zoom down to within an inch of your subject, and a robust continuous-shooting mode that can capture 20 full-resolution images at a 1.1fps clip. Autofocus performance is poor, however, and motion-picture resolution is limited to 320x240 pixels. Even so, priced only $30 to $50 more than its 4-and 5-megapixel stablemates, the Olympus FE-100 and FE-110, this top-end version is easily the most desirable of the bunch.”
Website: CNET - Olympus FE-120 Review
CNET have reviewed the Olympus FE-120, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. “Easy to operate because it doesn’t give you much to adjust, the FE-120 provides 19 shooting modes, macro capabilities that zoom down to within an inch of your subject, and a…
CNET have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera.
” At 5 megapixels, the Canon PowerShot A610 doesn’t have the pixel punch of the pricier Canon PowerShot A620, but that is where the difference ends. Just like its sibling, the PowerShot A610 packs a lot of muscle into its compact body. A 4X optical zoom, full manual controls, a long list of scene modes, and above-average performance and image quality make this camera a perfect match for snapshot photographers and enthusiasts who want it all for a competitive price.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A610 Review
CNET have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. ” At 5 megapixels, the Canon PowerShot A610 doesn’t have the pixel punch of the pricier Canon PowerShot A620, but that is where the difference ends. Just like its sibling, the PowerShot A610 packs a lot of muscle…
CNET have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera.
“Image quality is very good on the Nikon Coolpix P1, with neutral color balance and minimal lens and processing artifacts. Flesh tones are pleasing and warm, showing little ruddiness even with flash. The lens-and-sensor combination provides fairly sharp images. The smart exposure system makes it very hard to blow out highlights, though unfortunately, its compression of the dynamic range means shadow detail suffers. Flaws are minor; we noticed a bit of vignetting and barrel distortion in our test shots, but it was hard to see in everyday snapshots. We did see purple fringing in backlit scenes when viewing photos at full size, though.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix P1 Review
CNET have published a review of the 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P1 Wi-Fi digital camera. “Image quality is very good on the Nikon Coolpix P1, with neutral color balance and minimal lens and processing artifacts. Flesh tones are pleasing and warm, showing little ruddiness even with flash. The lens-and-sensor combination…
CNET have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
“The Canon EOS 5D’s design and performance are only fair, and its feature set is unexceptional for the price. But its high-resolution images offer superb detail, rich tonality, and incredibly low noise. If image quality is your paramount concern, or you’re one of those full-frame nuts—er, aficionados—then buy this camera, and you’ve just saved 4,000 bucks.”
Website: CNET - Canon EOS 5D Review
CNET have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. “The Canon EOS 5D’s design and performance are only fair, and its feature set is unexceptional for the price. But its high-resolution images offer superb detail, rich tonality, and incredibly low noise. If image quality is…
Archos Press Release
New ARCHOS Gmini 402 Camcorder is the Premier Audio and Video Podcast Device with 50 Hours of Video Capture
IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 11, 2005—With Audio and Video Recording, Editing and Playback, the Gmini 402 Camcorder is the First Portable Media Player to Let Consumers Create and Enjoy Any Content, Anytime, Anywhere
Today at the Portable Media Expo and Podcasting Conference in Ontario, Calif., ARCHOS(R), Inc., the global consumer electronics manufacturer and leader in portable digital entertainment solutions, showcases two new podcast and videoblog devices aimed at consumers who want not only to play back audio and video content, but create personal feeds as well. The new Gmini(TM) 402 Camcorder and AV 500 Mobile Digital Video Recorder with video capture accessory are the first portable media players to provide audio and video recording, editing and playback functionality directly on the device. The Gmini 402 Camcorder features a 20GB hard drive while the AV 500 is offered in 30GB or 100GB capacities and both are available today.
Archos Press Release New ARCHOS Gmini 402 Camcorder is the Premier Audio and Video Podcast Device with 50 Hours of Video Capture IRVINE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 11, 2005—With Audio and Video Recording, Editing and Playback, the Gmini 402 Camcorder is the First Portable Media Player to Let Consumers Create and Enjoy…
DigitalCameraInfo 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.
“The DiMAGE Z6 is a budget compact camera with a 12x lens. It’s not budget in terms of construction – Konica Minolta’s Anti-Shake mechanism moves the CCD, not a lens element, after all. It performs like a budget camera, though. An ultra zoom should have more serious capability than the Z6 offers. The displays aren’t good enough to check the images; they’re small, and low-resolution. The ISO ratings are limiting, too. ISO 320 just isn’t good enough for available light shooting indoors. A fair number of bird watchers use super zooms, and ISO 320 sure won’t be good enough to catch the twilight-feeding warblers and finches. “
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Konica Minolta Z6 Review
DigitalCameraInfo 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. “The DiMAGE Z6 is a budget compact camera with a 12x lens. It’s not budget in terms of construction – Konica…