Category: Digital Compact Cameras
PCMagazine have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R817, which offers 5 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens.
“Affordable compact digital cameras typically have 3X optical zoom, which is fine for most situations. But when you want to get close to the action on the soccer field or at the recital, 3X won’t always suffice. So we were excited to see that the HP Photosmart R817 has 5X optical zoom—and at a reasonable price. Although our initial enthusiasm was dampened a bit by the R817’s relatively slow speeds and significant shutter lag, we still think it’s the best 5-megapixel compact camera for beginners.”
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PCMagazine have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R817, which offers 5 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom lens. “Affordable compact digital cameras typically have 3X optical zoom, which is fine for most situations. But when you want to get close to the action on the soccer field or at…
DigitalCameraReview.com 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 Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 is a 6 megapixel camera that features a 12x optical zoom and Konica Minolta’s CCD-shift Anti-Shake system. The camera performs quickly with a fast auto focus system and minimal shutter lag. Manual modes provide a large range of control over images and the stabilized 12x optical zoom. However, I had problems with overexposure in a lot of my shots taken with default settings and shots were a bit too noisy.”
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DigitalCameraReview.com 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 Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 is a 6 megapixel camera that features a 12x optical zoom and Konica Minolta’s CCD-shift Anti-Shake…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C360 digital camera.
“So it’s very easy to use, but what are the results like? Well, if I had lent the C360 to my father he’d have got much better holiday snaps. The autofocus system is exceptionally quick and accurate, and operates reasonably well in reduced lighting. The exposure system is also very good, and as usual Kodak’s Colour Science image processing is superb. The resulting picture quality is outstanding, with bold clear colours, deep rich shadows and virtually no burned out highlights even in very strong lighting. There is some slight purple fringing, but it only appears when a light area is below a dark one, so rooftops and trees are not unduly affected.”
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TrustedReviews have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C360 digital camera. “So it’s very easy to use, but what are the results like? Well, if I had lent the C360 to my father he’d have got much better holiday snaps. The autofocus system is exceptionally quick and accurate, and…
Spanish website Quesabesde 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.
Website: Quesabesde - Samsung Digimax i5 Review
Spanish website Quesabesde 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. Website: Quesabesde - Samsung Digimax i5 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Samsung Digimax i5 Write…
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.
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DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have just reviewed the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam. Website: FotoAparat - Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 Review Website: Read my Olympus Mju Digital 800 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 Write a Review of the Olympus mju DIGITAL 800
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio GX8, an 8.24 megapixel update of the Ricoh Caplio GX.
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DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio GX8, an 8.24 megapixel update of the Ricoh Caplio GX. Website: Digitalkamera.de - Ricoh Caplio GX8 Review Website: Read my Ricoh Caplio GX8 Review
DIWA member LetsGoDigital 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 Fuji FinePix S9000 still is a beautiful versatile digital camera and one that works outstandingly. The auto focus does a great and precise job and the exposure is excellent. The lens does have some distortion in wide angle alright, showing some purple fringing, but this is not very surprising and in general the lens is just fine. Color rendition, contrast and sharpness are superb. The ease of creating a white balance is incredible, and it’s one good example for the competitors to look into.”
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DIWA member LetsGoDigital 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 Fuji FinePix S9000 still is a beautiful versatile digital camera and one that works outstandingly. The auto…
DCResource 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 S9000 is a large, SLR-like camera that fits nicely in your hands. The camera has a metal frame under a plastic shell and it feels very solid for the most part. Two things I really like about the camera are the manual zoom and focus rings, which are way better than what many other cameras offer. The camera features a 1.8” LCD display that can be pulled away from the body and tilted up or down. Its electronic viewfinder is very good, and perhaps more useful than the main LCD in certain situations. Both the LCD and EVF are very usable in low light conditions. The S9000 features two memory card slots: one for xD, the other for CompactFlash. As far as expandability goes, the S9000 offers both a hot shoe and a flash sync port so your external flash needs are covered. While the lens is threaded for 58 mm accessories, Fuji doesn’t seem to offer any of them.”
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DCResource 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 S9000 is a large, SLR-like camera that fits nicely in your hands. The camera has a metal frame under…
DIWA member DigitalMagasinet has published the first online review of the Samsung Digimax A50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
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DIWA member DigitalMagasinet has published the first online review of the Samsung Digimax A50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: DigitalMagasinet - Samsung Digimax A50 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Samsung Digimax A50 Write a Review of…
CNET have the first online review of 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.
“Sliding easily to the head of Canon’s A-series line, the 7-megapixel PowerShot A620 (and its 5-megapixel sibling, the PowerShot A610) steps comfortably into the large shoes worn by the wildly popular PowerShot A95. With a 4X optical zoom that spans a useful 35mm-to-140mm (35mm-equivalent) range, the Canon PowerShot A620 keeps up the A95’s tradition of packing full manual controls and a solid list of scene modes into an easy-to-use, moderately sized camera that will meet the needs of a broad spectrum of photographers. Given the A620’s improved performance, higher-quality movie clips, larger LCD, G-series lens, and high resolution, some current PowerShot A95 users may even want to consider an upgrade.”
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CNET have the first online review of 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. “Sliding easily to the head of Canon’s A-series line, the 7-megapixel PowerShot A620 (and its 5-megapixel sibling, the…
PCMagazine have published a review of the HP Photosmart M517 digital camera.
“If you’re looking for an affordable entry-level printer/camera combo, the M517 bundled with the 428 printer is a good buy. If you’re looking for a cheap camera and don’t need the printer, though, we still recommend the M417, especially since it is now $20 less. And if you’re willing to step up to the next price level, the HP Photosmart R717 has both better picture quality and faster speeds, and keeps the same great usability.”
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PCMagazine have published a review of the HP Photosmart M517 digital camera. “If you’re looking for an affordable entry-level printer/camera combo, the M517 bundled with the 428 printer is a good buy. If you’re looking for a cheap camera and don’t need the printer, though, we still recommend the M417…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera.
“Pentax is a camera maker with a long tradition in the film-based world, and among the company’s digital lineup, its WR-series digital cameras have proven popular for their water resistant bodies, braving conditions in which other digicams might not survive. The Pentax Optio WP takes things a step further, with its compact camera body rated waterproof to a depth of 1.5 meters for as long as 30 minutes. Coupled with a relatively high resolution 5.0 megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a wide range of post-exposure controls that cater to fans of computer-less printing, the WP proves a fairly versatile camera that is particularly well suited to family and travel photography.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Pentax OptioWP Review
Imaging Resource have published their review of the waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera. “Pentax is a camera maker with a long tradition in the film-based world, and among the company’s digital lineup, its WR-series digital cameras have proven popular for their water resistant bodies, braving conditions in which other digicams…
The Samsung Digimax A40 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A40 to their lineup. The Samsung A40 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 30fps, 10 different scene modes, exposure compensation and custom white balance complete the Samsung Digimax A40’s specification. Price and availability to be announced.
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The Samsung Digimax A40 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A40 to their lineup. The Samsung A40 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 30fps, 1…
The Samsung Digimax A4 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A4 to their lineup. The Samsung A4 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 24fps, 10 different scene modes, exposure compensation and custom white balance complete the Samsung Digimax A4’s specification. Price and availability to be announced.
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The Samsung Digimax A4 digital camera is introduced today. Samsung UK have quietly added the Samsung Digimax A4 to their lineup. The Samsung A4 is an entry-level 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. 640x480 pixel Mpeg-4 VGA movies at 24fps, 1…
Ricoh have joined in the “fun” by issuing a notice to Ricoh digital camera owners about the CCD issue that has recently afflicted most of the major camera manufacturers.
Notice to Owners of Ricoh Digital Camera
October 11, 2005
Thank you for your support and patronage of Ricoh products.
With an investigation on the image sensor device, or CCD, it has recently come to our attention that a limited number of the products below (Applicable Products) that incorporate CCD of specific production lots may exhibit the following condition:
When the product is used in camera mode, the LCD panel exhibits either a distorted image or no image.
We have determined that this condition occurs only in a limited number of units, but may be accelerated if the units are exposed to high temperature and humidity environments.
Ricoh have joined in the “fun” by issuing a notice to Ricoh digital camera owners about the CCD issue that has recently afflicted most of the major camera manufacturers. Notice to Owners of Ricoh Digital Camera October 11, 2005 Thank you for your support and patronage of Ricoh products. With…
DPReview have published their review of the Canon IXUS 750 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD550), which has 7.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“Okay, so the SD550 hardly breaks new ground, and - coming only six or seven months after the SD500 it replaces - I’d have been surprised if it was. In most respects this is good news; the SD500 was a little gem of a camera (and the best IXUS / ELPH yet), and the SD550 is just that little bit better. Image quality is excellent (for a camera in this class), it’s fast, responsive and reliable, and it is one of the few cameras on the market today that has a true ‘luxury’ feel to it, such is the quality of its build and materials.”
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DPReview have published their review of the Canon IXUS 750 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD550), which has 7.1 megapixels, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “Okay, so the SD550 hardly breaks new ground, and - coming only six or seven months after the…
DPReview have posted their review of the 7.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 digital camera.
“I was very impressed with the P150 when we reviewed it last year, and the P200 - though by any measure a minor upgrade - builds on and adds to its appeal. The bigger screen and the inclusion of a manual white balance option are very welcome, and the price is even more appealing now the camera has been on the market for half a year or so.”
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DPReview have posted their review of the 7.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P200 digital camera. “I was very impressed with the P150 when we reviewed it last year, and the P200 - though by any measure a minor upgrade - builds on and adds to its appeal. The bigger screen and…
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioS55, a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“The Pentax Optio S55 produces satisfying, good-quality, but not wonderful output. A number of flaws emerged in our test shots. They were usually minor and not enough to ruin the photo, but they were noticeable nonetheless. First of all, the Optio S55 is prone to slight underexposure and barrel distortion at the zoom’s wide setting, as well as minor purple fringing in areas of strong contrast. Photos appear soft, on average, at the camera’s default sharpness setting.”
Website: CNET - Pentax OptioS55 Review
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioS55, a 5 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “The Pentax Optio S55 produces satisfying, good-quality, but not wonderful output. A number of flaws emerged in our test shots. They were usually minor and not enough to ruin…
Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
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Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5, an ultra-slim 5.1 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Index Digicam - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Write a Review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5
CNET 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. They seem to like it a lot…
“Sony’s Cyber Shot DSC-R1 represents an intriguing bridge between the world of user-friendly all-in-one prosumer cameras and the more complicated world of high-quality digital SLRs. It has an easily rotated LCD screen, plenty of manual bells and whistles, a sharp and versatile Carl Zeiss lens, and a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor nearly as large as those found in typical dSLRs. The resulting images are impressive, and the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-R1 is relatively easy to operate once you’ve navigated through the slightly awkward interface a few times. It can take a while to sort through the features spread out among more than a dozen buttons and dials, but even relative newcomers to digital photography should be able to take decent photos right out of the box.”
Website: CNET - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Review
CNET 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. They seem to like it a lot… “Sony’s Cyber Shot DSC-R1 represents an intriguing bridge between the world of user-friendly all-in-one prosumer cameras and the…