DigitalCameraReview.com have just reviewed the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.

“Excellent optics was one of the reasons the original Stylus cameras achieved legendary status, and the Stylus 800 continues that tradition with an all glass Olympus f2.8-f4.8/38 - 114 mm (35mm equivalent) optical zoom lens. Barrel Distortion (straight lines bow out from the middle) is a bit lower than average at the wide-angle end. Pincushion distortion (straight lines bow in from the middle) is very well controlled at the telephoto end of the zoom range. There’s no visible vignetting and chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is essentially invisible. Minimum focusing distance is 1.2 inches (in Super Macro mode) more than tight enough for frame filling flower/insect close-ups.”

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The Fujifilm FinePix F11 Zoom is announced today. The Fujifilm F11 is an updated version of the popular F10 model, offering additional aperture and shutter priority modes and a higher resolution 2.5 inch LCD screen. The FinePix F11 Zoom will be available from November 2005, price to be announced.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm FinePix F11 Zoom: best-selling performance with added creativity

Fujifilm introduces latest ‘F’ range camera to build on the international success of the FinePix F10 Zoom

Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix F11 Zoom.  This new camera sits alongside EISA Pocket Camera of the Year, the FinePix F10 Zoom – which achieved best-seller status – in Fujifilm’s high quality compact range.  The new model builds upon the FinePix F10 Zoom’s success by adding improved functionality and manual shooting options for increased creativity.

This 6.3 megapixel camera is set to become renowned for the picture quality excellence already demonstrated by the FinePix F10 Zoom. In addition, it has been bestowed with aperture priority and shutter priority modes, giving scope for a level of creativity and photographic control that will appeal to photography enthusiasts.

The Fujifilm FinePix F460 is announced today. The Fujifilm F460 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Price and availablity of the Fujifilm FinePix F460 to be announced.

Fujifilm Europe Press Release

5.1 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom, 2.5-inch LCD and 13MB of Internal Memory in Stylish Metal Body

Fujifilm has announced the debut of the new FinePix F460, a 5.1- megapixel digital camera featuring a 3x optical zoom lens, a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and 13 megabytes of internal memory, all packaged in a stylish slim, metallic body.

Distinguished by a full array of basic functions and innovative design, the ultra-slim FinePix F460, a mere 19.7mm thick, features a grip that fits well in the hand and a mode dial that allows selection of any of three modes (Auto/SP/Movie) with a single touch, making this digital camera remarkably simple to operate.

A black version of the Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 is announced today. The limited-edition mju DIGITAL 800 Black Premium Kit will be available from October 2005.

Olympus Europe Press Release

Individual styling to make a real impression - The Olympus µ DIGITAL 800 Black Premium Kit

Hamburg, 29 September 2005 – Easy to handle, compact, good looking and jam-packed with the latest digital photography technology for creating magnificent, high-resolution compositions: what more could one ask for in a digital camera? Joining glossy dark blue and silver, Olympus now adds a sleek black version to its very successful range of µ DIGITAL 800 cameras. Available in a specially-designed package which includes a case and silver neckstrap along with the camera, the limited-edition Black Premium Kit is just the ticket for individualists – especially those wanting to capture the spirit of the night. The 8.0 million pixel model features BrightCapture Technology which significantly improves night-time shooting and incorporates an extra-large 6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD to ensure results are easy to see and show off to everyone around.

BenQ Press Release

BenQ unveils three new ultra slim digital cameras - the BenQ Digital Camera X600, C500 and C800. The new BenQ DC C500 will be available on the market in October and the BenQ DC X600 and C800 will be launched in November.

EUROPE, 28 of September, 2005 – BenQ will unveil three new additions to its digital camera line up, the X600, C500 and the C800. The new BenQ DC X600 is the world’s smallest 6M camera featuring Pentax’s Super-Multi Coating (SMC) lens, 3X Optical Zoom and a large 2.5” LTPS LCD screen. The BenQ DC C500 is the lightest 5 mega pixels digital camera with fixed-focus lens in the market and the DC C800 features 8 mega pixels CCD with 3X Optical Zoom. Both digital cameras are sleek, compact design and versatile in functions, and are an ideal option for consumers seeking high quality multi-function digital camera at a reasonable price range.

CNET have taken a look at 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.

“Considering the large number of 5-megapixel cameras that are on the market, it’s unfortunate that the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T5 didn’t bring with it better image quality. At its best, the T5 will make good snapshot prints. At its worst, you’ll find limited dynamic range with clipped highlights, blocked shadows, and less than razor-sharp clarity. Details weren’t as evident as we had hoped, and it’s best to set the ISO manually to a lower number; otherwise you’re likely to see some very noticeable visual noise in your shots. Red-eye was often a problem, as it usually is with cameras of the T5’s size, but colors were generally reproduced well, and we saw little purple fringing.”

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DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.

“The Olympus Stylus 800, known in Europe as the µ[mju:] Digital 800, comes equipped with an 8.0 megapixel, 1/1.8-inch CCD and Olympus’ Bright Capture Technology. A member of the long line of Stylus cameras, first introduced to film-based point-and-shooters in 1982, the camera is built for the automatically-reliant crowd with 22 automatic shooting modes. But it also includes several manual controls and a fast burst mode, which should broaden its appeal to more advanced users. Like the rest of Olympus’ Stylus line, the Stylus 800 is weatherproofed with rubber seals within its body. This enables the camera to endure raindrops and splashes, but it certainly can’t be taken swimming.”

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The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the Fujifilm FinePix Z1 Zoom, a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with a large 2.5inch LCD screen and 3 optical zoom.

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SLRWorld.com have the scoop on the Toshiba Gigashot V10, which looks a lot like the Sanyo Xacti series of hybrid digital still and movie cameras. The Toshiba V10 features a built-in 4Gb hard drive and shoots 6.3 megapixel video and 5 megapixel still images. SD cards can be added for more storage space, and the Gigashot V10 will be available from 21st October for 59,800 Yen (around $530).

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The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the 8 megapixel Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.

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TrustedReviews have published their review of the Kodak Easyshare V550, a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5inch LCD screen.

“The V550 does a particularly good job of coping with high-ISO image noise. The camera offers an ISO range from 80-800, although the highest setting is only available at a resolution of 1.8MP. The camera employs a noise reduction system that trades detail for noise, so high ISO shots are slightly soft, but on the whole the system works very well and 400 ISO shots are still quite usable. The smaller 800 ISO results are not as impressive, with noticeable speckling and colour artefacts right across the image, but as an emergency measure it works passably well.”

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DesignTechnica have published their review of the Casio EX-S500, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.2 inch LCD screen.

“I also noticed the camera did a very uneven job with auto focus, something that should be a non-issue in this day and age. As I took snaps, I would review them on the LCD screen, zooming in to see if the focus was sharp. In many instances, it wasn’t. I changed from multipoint to spot focus and back but it really didn’t help. As noted, the LCD is very grainy compared to other slim digicams out there including the recently reviewed Canon Digital ELPHs. Fearing my eyesight was going bad, I checked the image quality on my monitor at home and the focus was still uneven. Some shots were excellent while others went into the Delete bin. The same held true for images in shadows, fluffy kitties and my usual list of subjects. This was very disappointing.”

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DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Sony DSC-S90 digicam, which has a 3x optical zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory and 550 shots battery life.

“The Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens produced sharp images corner-to-corner throughout its 39 to 117mm (equivalent) range. We noticed a moderate amount of chromatic abbreviation (purple fringing) present in high contrast areas at wide angle, and a lesser amount at the telephoto end of the zoom range. There was a moderate amount of barrel distortion at full wide angle, and a lesser amount at the telephoto end of the zoom range.”

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Hungarian website Index Digicam have published the first 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.

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DIWA member and Spanish website NuevaFotografia have published their review of the new Sony DSC-H1 digital camera. The DSC-H1 has a 12x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 36-432 millimeters), 5 megapixel CCD and 2.5 inch LCD screen.

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DIWA member and Norwegian website Digit.no have just tested the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 800 digicam.

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Kodak UK Press Release

KODAK Ships the World’s First Wi-Fi Consumer Digital Camera; Groundbreaking EASYSHARE-ONE Model Delivers an Unequaled Digital Photography Experience

Device Significantly Expands Picture-Sharing Possibilities; Wirelessly E-Mail, Upload, and Share Pictures at Thousands of Public Hotspots and at Home

LONDON, September 27 ? Signaling a new era in photography, Eastman Kodak Company has begun shipping its innovative, highly anticipated EASYSHARE-ONE zoom digital camera to UK retailers. Initial customer availability is expected at the beginning of October 2005.

Since it was announced earlier this year, the EASYSHARE-ONE model ? the world’s first Wi-Fi consumer camera ? has won hundreds of accolades from industry organisations and consumer electronics writers for its groundbreaking design and functionality, making it one of the most talked about digital photography products in years.

“The KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE camera combines the power of sharing, taking, organising, and printing pictures into a single, highly innovative product,” said Greg Westbrook, general manager, Digital Capture, Digital and Film Imaging Systems; and vice president, Eastman Kodak Company.

Photoxels have just reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 digital camera, which has 5 megapixels and a 12x image stabilized Leica lens.

“Overall, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 makes a great all-round family digital camera. Beginner amateur photographers (and the proverbial “soccer moms”) will find it easy-to-use, and more serious amateur photographers will appreciate all the useful and immensely practical features—all in a well-designed and very compact body. The Panasonic FZ5 produces great images, is fast and a pleasure to use—and is simply incredible value for money. If you are looking for a long zoom digital camera, don’t miss checking out the Panasonic FZ5, available in silver or all black body.”

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DIWA member Steves Digicams have published their review of the new waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera.

“The Pentax 3x optical zoom lens produces sharp results throughout its range, with average barrel distortion at wide angle and slight pincushioning at full telephoto. The operation of the optical zoom is smooth and quiet, but not continuous; it moves through its 38-114mm range in 10 distinct steps, more than adequate for composing most shots. The 9-point autofocus system did very well in most situations, however it would benefit greatly from a focus-assist lamp when shooting in low ambient lighting; focus will fail more often than not in these conditions.”

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Imaging Resource have briefly reviewed the new 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare C360 digital camera.

“The Kodak EasyShare C360 is the latest in a long line of digital cameras that really earn the word “easy” in their name. The entire line of EasyShare digital cameras are among the easiest and most goof-proof out there, and the Kodak C360 holds true to its roots. A very compact 5-megapixel, 3x-zoom model, the Kodak C360 also mates with Kodak’s popular “Printer Docks,” offering one-button printing of high-quality photos. The Kodak C360 follows the recent, more stylish EasyShare design theme, with a trim shape, brushed-metal panels, and generally cleaner lines. An entry-level digital camera, with a primary focus on ease of use, a Kodak C360 and accompanying Printer Dock could make a good choice for a “family” camera, to be used by both parents and kids.”

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