Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The Fujifilm Finepix F10 is a great all round camera, with a good 3x optical zoom lens, and plenty of resolution and image quality. It works well as a basic point and shoot camera and is ok for people who like a little more manual control. The camera has a very good battery life, is very compact and so is great for ‘regular’ environment photography - Those going on long holidays may wish to invest in a second battery. The camera can be mounted on a tripod and will take long exposures if necessary. Image quality is very good, the camera is capable of some excellent results - the only areas where this camera may be less than ideal are, the occasional auto-balance overexposures, some slight purple fringing (at edges of shiny objects and bright sky), and possible (but rarely noticable) jpeg overcompression (relative to a 2800 in fine mode). This is a good high quality 6 megapixel camera at a competitive price point, great for parties and more serious use.”
Website: DigiCamReview - Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom Review
DigiCamReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The Fujifilm Finepix F10 is a great all round camera, with a good 3x optical zoom lens, and plenty of…
Fujifilm have released a firmware update for the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
This Firmware (Ver.1.02) update will revise the internal software of the FinePix F10 digital camera. Installation of this update is optional. It incorporates the following enhancements:
1) Correction of English displayed on the LCD monitor
2) Updates the compatibility of the PictBridge function with some printers
3) Correction of an error that would not allow some computers to start up if the camera was connected and turned on.
Website: Fujifilm Finepix F10 Firmware v1.02 - Windows
Website: Fujifilm Finepix F10 Firmware v1.02 - Macintosh
Fujifilm have released a firmware update for the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. This Firmware (Ver.1.02) update will revise the internal software of the FinePix F10 digital camera. Installation…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens.
“Shooting performance was robust for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 2.4 seconds. Shutter lag measured less than 1/10 of a second when pre-focused and ~6/10 second including autofocus. The shot to shot delay averaged about 2 seconds between frames without the use of the flash and between 3 and 5 seconds with the flash, depending on subject distance. When the battery is not fully charged, the LCD goes blank and the camera freezes while the flash is recharged. We found this quite aggravating and it will cause you to miss out on some spontaneous photo opportunities.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix S1 Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S1, a 5.1 megapixel digital camera with a 35-105mm 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens. “Shooting performance was robust for a camera in this class. Power up to first image captured measured 2.4 seconds. Shutter lag measured less than 1/10 of a second…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z700, a 4 megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom lens.
” The Kodak EasyShare Z700 is the latest in a long line of Kodak digital cameras bearing the EasyShare name. EasyShare cameras generally live up to their name quite well, being easy to use, with the accompanying software doing a good job of facilitating sharing through a variety of media. The Kodak Z700 is no exception, providing true point & shoot operation with accurate exposure, a very flexible automatic white balance system, and the bright, highly-saturated color that seems to be preferred by most US consumers. At the same time, while the Kodak Z700 sports a very easy to use “green zone” fully automatic mode, it also offers programmed, shutter- and aperture-priority exposure control for more experienced users. Add its 5x zoom lens and 4.0 megapixel CCD, and the Kodak Z700 is a very user-friendly and capable digital camera.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Kodak EasyShare Z700 Review
Imaging Resource have published their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z700, a 4 megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom lens. ” The Kodak EasyShare Z700 is the latest in a long line of Kodak digital cameras bearing the EasyShare name. EasyShare cameras generally live up to their name quite…
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet have reviewed the Ricoh R2, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 4.8x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Ricoh Caplio R2 is less than 26mm thick and has a battery life of around 500 shots.
Website: DigitalMagasinet - Ricoh R2 Review
DIWA member and Danish website DigitalMagasinet have reviewed the Ricoh R2, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 4.8x optical zoom and 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Ricoh Caplio R2 is less than 26mm thick and has a battery life of around 500 shots. Website: DigitalMagasinet - Ricoh R2 Review
DCResource have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36–432mm on a 35mm camera.
“Camera performance is superb thanks mostly to the DIGIC II image processor. The S2 starts up quickly, there’s no shutter lag, and shot-to-shot and playback times are super quick. Focusing speeds aren’t quite as speedy—the S2 is surpassed by the Panasonic FZ5 and the Sony H1 in this area. Low light focusing has been dramatically improved since the S1 and there’s no longer a need to put the camera away when it gets dark. With the right memory card the S2’s continuous shooting mode screams, shooting at 2.4 frames/second until the memory card is full. Battery life is best-in-class, as well.”
Website: DCResource - Canon PowerShot S2 IS Review
DCResource have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36–432mm on a 35mm camera. “Camera performance is superb thanks mostly to the DIGIC II image processor. The S2 starts up quickly, there’s no shutter lag, and…
DigiCamReview have just reviewed the super-slim 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100.
“The camera is very compact and very stylish being designed very well with a tough metal body - despite the ultra small size the camera feels comfortable in my hands. The camera is very easy to use, the menu system is easy to use and there is a good layout of buttons and controls. There is a very good choice of features and options to suit all levels of experience, manual focus, flash intensity, auto-macro mode, scene modes, as well as manual white balance, live histogram, audio recording etc. The camera speed is very good, with a good switch on time, very good focusing time, very good shutter response. The camera has good battery life despite it’s small size.”
Website: DigiCamReview - Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100 Review
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DigiCamReview have just reviewed the super-slim 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100. “The camera is very compact and very stylish being designed very well with a tough metal body - despite the ultra small size the camera feels comfortable in my hands. The camera is very easy to use, the…
Pocket-Lint have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera.
“Build quality is ‘plasticky’. The SD removable storage bay has plastic cover that feels rather fragile, the pop-up flash is activated using a very clunky switch on the top plate and the on/off switch is very sticky to use. However, image quality is generally good but with noticeable blue pixel fringing and edge-to-edge sharpness, it’s rather poor as well. This will lose you any detail at the extremes of the image.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review
Pocket-Lint have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera. “Build quality is ‘plasticky’. The SD removable storage bay has plastic cover that feels rather fragile, the pop-up flash is activated using a very clunky switch on the top plate and the on/off switch…
The Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-W15 digital camera.
Website: Akam.no - Sony DSC-W15 Review
The Norwegian website Akam.no have reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-W15 digital camera. Website: Akam.no - Sony DSC-W15 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony DSC-W15 Write a Review of the Sony DSC-W15
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Sony DSC-W5 digital camera, which offers 5 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, battery life of 380 shots and 32 megabytes of internal memory.
“Beginning through intermediate users will be right at home with the W5, and advanced users will enjoy its excellent portability and new manual exposure control option. Although the W5 is technically a high-end point-and-shoot digital camera, it has a lot of creative options and enough image adjustments to handle a wide variety of shooting situations. So, while it’s designed to relieve you from complicated exposure decisions, advanced amateurs and business users will appreciate it for its quality, portability, and varied shooting options. It appears well-built and its lens mechanism is impressively fast. Accessory lenses make it more versatile for wide or telephoto use. Overall, an excellent “all around” camera, with impressive speed and resolution.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Sony DSC-W5 Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Sony DSC-W5 digital camera, which offers 5 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, battery life of 380 shots and 32 megabytes of internal memory. “Beginning through intermediate users will be right at home with the W5, and advanced users will enjoy its excellent portability…
DPReview have reviewed the new Casio EX-Z750 Exilim Zoom, which has a 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor, large 2.5-inch LCD screen and offers a battery life of 325 shots.
“It’s a surprisingly rewarding camera that manages to squeeze a lot of features into its tiny body, and - just as importantly - makes using the wealth of controls and features as easy as possible given the lack of surface area for extensive external buttons or switches. It’s fast, easy to use, and reliable, with very few focus or exposure problems (save for the occasional metering error in scenes with lots of contrast or large areas of sky). In the final assessment the EX-Z750 has a bigger feature set than any of its pocket-sized competitors and has a very impressive movie mode with some pretty advanced options thrown in for good measure.”
Website: DPReview - Casio EX-Z750 Exilim Zoom Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Casio EX-Z750 Exilim Zoom, which has a 7.2 megapixel CCD sensor, large 2.5-inch LCD screen and offers a battery life of 325 shots. “It’s a surprisingly rewarding camera that manages to squeeze a lot of features into its tiny body, and - just as importantly…
CNET have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix 7600, a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
” A pared-down version of the Coolpix 7900, this 7-megapixel, 3X optical-zoom model squarely targets the snapshot set with many of the same hand-holding features as its slightly more sophisticated sibling. The 7.1-ounce Nikon Coolpix 7600 is a little chunkier and doesn’t have the same aesthetic appeal, but it delivers where it really counts: helpful features and very good picture quality.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix 7600 Review
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CNET have posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix 7600, a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. ” A pared-down version of the Coolpix 7900, this 7-megapixel, 3X optical-zoom model squarely targets the snapshot set with many of the same…
Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36–432mm on a 35mm camera.
Website: Akam.no - Canon PowerShot S2 IS Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S2 IS, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 12x optical zoom equivalent to 36–432mm on a 35mm camera. Website: Akam.no - Canon PowerShot S2 IS Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot S2 IS Write a…
HP UK have announced revised prices for their new R818 and R817 digital cameras, which makes them a lot more competitive than the original pricing. Both cameras offers 5 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom. The HP Photosmart R817 will cost £249, or £279 with the R-Series Docking Station, and the HP Photosmart R818 will cost £299.
HP UK have announced revised prices for their new R818 and R817 digital cameras, which makes them a lot more competitive than the original pricing. Both cameras offers 5 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom. The HP Photosmart R817 will cost £249, or £279 with the R-Series Docking Station, and…
Casio Exilim EX-S500 is announced today. The Casio EX-S500 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.2 inch LCD screen. The thin and compact Casio EX-S500 also offers an anti-shake system, 33 different ‘BESTSHOT’ scenes and can record up to an hour’s worth of movies. The Casio Exilim EX-S500 will cost £299 and is available in July in silver or white.
Casio UK Press Release
Tell your story with the Casiology inspired EX-S500
The slim and stylish new CASIO EXILIM CARD EX-S500 with 5 megapixels and high quality movie function
London, 9th June 2005 - Those clever CASIOLOGISTS have once again been working hard to bring the world what is perhaps the coolest, most stylish digital camera ever released. The CASIO EXILIM CARD EX-S500 is so small and stylish that it will quickly become a part of your life you just can’t live without.
Casio Exilim EX-S500 is announced today. The Casio EX-S500 is a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and a 2.2 inch LCD screen. The thin and compact Casio EX-S500 also offers an anti-shake system, 33 different ‘BESTSHOT’ scenes and can record up to an hour’s worth of…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony DSC-S90 digicam, which has a 3x optical zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory and 550 shots battery life.
“Small, compact, and easy on the eyes with its matte-silver plastic body, the new Sony DSC-S90 digital camera continues the more traditional digital camera styling that differentiated the W-series models from the Cyber-shot pack. The Sony S90 offers a 4.1-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens, and 32 megabytes of internal memory, as well as a large, bright 2.5-inch color LCD monitor. A range of preset Scene exposure modes is useful for common but tricky situations, and a full manual exposure mode should pique the interest of more experienced consumers looking for a fun, more portable digital camera.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Sony DSC-S90 Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the Sony DSC-S90 digicam, which has a 3x optical zoom lens, 32 MB of internal memory and 550 shots battery life. “Small, compact, and easy on the eyes with its matte-silver plastic body, the new Sony DSC-S90 digital camera continues the more traditional digital camera styling…
CNET have published a review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX7.
“With a Leica lens that lives up to its name and optical image stabilization that dampens the effect of the shakiest hands, this 5-megapixel ultracompact is an alluring camera for the snapshot photographer whose expectations can be summed up by the time-honored words sharp and clear. Yet, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX7 offers more than good picture quality. It features a versatile burst mode among its high-performance features, a useful complement of scene options to simplify picture-taking decisions, and a no-brainer Simple mode that enables even neophytes to take good snapshots. While enthusiasts will miss the almost complete lack of manual controls and should probably look elsewhere, casual photographers will like the quality and convenience, as well as the ultracompact package.”
Website: CNET - Panasonic DMC-FX7 Ultra Zoom Review
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CNET have published a review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX7. “With a Leica lens that lives up to its name and optical image stabilization that dampens the effect of the shakiest hands, this 5-megapixel ultracompact is an alluring camera for the snapshot photographer whose expectations can be summed…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens.
Website: Quesabesde - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x optical zoom lens. Website: Quesabesde - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7X Write a Review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7
CNET have reviewed the HP Photosmart M417, a 5 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens.
“If you have only two Benjamins to spend and still crave a 5-megapixel camera, this HP compact fills the bill. However, don’t expect any frills. This camera is delivered sans memory card, rechargeable batteries, or charger, and its feature set mainly covers the basics. But the real killer is mediocre image quality, with soft images that break down when enlarged much beyond 4x6 inches. Still, the price is right, and the camera is easy to operate. It may satisfy casual snapshooters who value simplicity over versatility.”
Website: CNET - HP Photosmart M417 Review
CNET have reviewed the HP Photosmart M417, a 5 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens. “If you have only two Benjamins to spend and still crave a 5-megapixel camera, this HP compact fills the bill. However, don’t expect any frills. This camera is…
Pocket-Lint have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera (also known as the SD400).
“Playing about with colours is something most of us do after we have transferred digital pictures from camera to computer. Now you can do it on your camera before you take a picture. Canon’s IXUS 50 introduces a new mode called My Colors. It allows you to change the colours in the picture you are about to take. The balance between red, green and blue can be altered, skin can be given pale or tanned effects and one colour can be highlighted with everything else rendered in black and white. Colours can also be swapped.”
Website: Pocket-Lint - Canon Digital IXUS 50 Review
Pocket-Lint have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera (also known as the SD400). “Playing about with colours is something most of us do after we have transferred digital pictures from camera…