Category: Digital Compact Cameras
Digital Camera Magazine have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body.
“The S50’s sleek, metal construction was one of its most endearing features. From the lighter-feeling sliding lens cover, through the grained plastic body panels, to the cheap-feeling controls, this new model is much more plasticky. It’s not bad in absolute terms - many others are the same - but it feels like a step back from previous Canon build standards.”
Website: Digital Camera Magazine - Canon PowerShot S60 Review
Digital Camera Magazine have published their review of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body. “The S50’s sleek, metal construction was one of its most endearing features. From the lighter-feeling sliding lens cover, through the grained plastic body…
Digital Camera Magazine have posted their review of the Kyocera Finecam M410R, a 4.0 megapixel digital camera with a high-powered 10x optical zoom and high-speed lens.
“Overall, we were happy with the quality of the results. Sharpness is excellent, though care does need to be taken when using the top end of the zoom range, especially in poor light. Shutter speeds can easily drop to the stage where slight camera shake takes the edge off the image sharpness.
Images are bright and punchy, even in flat conditions, and noise is acceptable at ISO100 and 200, but is more of a concern at ISO400 and 800, which are sometimes needed when using the longer focal lengths.”
Website: Digital Camera Magazine - Kyocera Finecam M410R Review
Digital Camera Magazine have posted their review of the Kyocera Finecam M410R, a 4.0 megapixel digital camera with a high-powered 10x optical zoom and high-speed lens. “Overall, we were happy with the quality of the results. Sharpness is excellent, though care does need to be taken when using the top…
Digital Camera Magazine have published their review of the 5 megapixel Ricoh Caplio GX digital camera.
“The camera’s internal light meter struggles in shadowy situations, but produces detailed, well-saturated images that are packed full of colour. Whilst auto-focus is incredibly accurate, the camera struggles to focus quickly in mixed lighting situations. It’s not the quickest to write images to the card either. Despite these criticisms, the Caplio outperforms many others in its class, by producing some truly stunning image results, and particularly with those taken in daylight.”
Digital Camera Magazine have published their review of the 5 megapixel Ricoh Caplio GX digital camera. “The camera’s internal light meter struggles in shadowy situations, but produces detailed, well-saturated images that are packed full of colour. Whilst auto-focus is incredibly accurate, the camera struggles to focus quickly in mixed lighting…
Pocket-Lint have today reviewed the new 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100.
“At 3.2 megapixels the camera is ideal for party snaps and general pictures rather than high-end photography. A nice feature however is that the camera offers a Best shot mode that sets the camera for the optimum setup for the shot in question and with 23 pre-programmed scene modes to choose from you?re not going to get stuck for choices. Within three presses of the d-pad we had the camera’s exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings all configured accordingly to the shot we wanted to take.”
Pocket-Lint have today reviewed the new 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100. “At 3.2 megapixels the camera is ideal for party snaps and general pictures rather than high-end photography. A nice feature however is that the camera offers a Best shot mode that sets the camera for the optimum setup…
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release 12/10/04
Digital Camera Ownership Moving Deeper into Mainstream Market, According to New InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Study
(Weymouth, MA) October, 12 2004… Each year since 1997, InfoTrends/CAP Ventures has conducted surveys to track the adoption and usage of digital cameras. This year’s survey of U.S. Internet households shows the penetration of digital cameras increasing to 59% of Internet households, up from 45% in 2003. As a result of rising penetration, the demographics of digital camera owners are shifting towards people of more moderate means. Additionally, women are increasingly more likely to own digital cameras and to spur the purchasing decision for the household.
While the demographics of digital camera owners continue to shift towards representing the average Internet user, digital camera owners still show a greater tendency to acquire new technology than non-owners. Digital camera owners’ advanced approach to new technologies is reflected in their technology ownership and product usage covered throughout the study. For example, 26% of digital camera households have a wireless home network, compared to 16% of non-owners.
InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Press Release 12/10/04 Digital Camera Ownership Moving Deeper into Mainstream Market, According to New InfoTrends/CAP Ventures Study (Weymouth, MA) October, 12 2004… Each year since 1997, InfoTrends/CAP Ventures has conducted surveys to track the adoption and usage of digital cameras. This year’s survey of U.S. Internet households shows…
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. Website: quesabesde.com - Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 Review
Imaging Resource have just posted their review of the 6 megapixel Fuji FinePix E550.
“With their 6.3 megapixel, 4x-zoom FinePix E550, Fujifilm has created what’s to my mind one of their best digicams to date. Its color is very good, its resolution excellent, and noise levels at low ISOs are very low as well. (Kudos to Fuji for finally providing a low ISO setting on a SuperCCD camera.) The FinePix E550 is also fast, something to be admired in a digicam. Its lens comes out quickly, AF points are picked quickly, it switches between modes and menus with snap, and both shutter response and shot to shot speeds are quite fast. In addition to its other sterling qualities, the E550 is stingy with battery power, with a worst-case run time of just over three hours with the provided rechargeable NiMH batteries.”
Imaging Resource have just posted their review of the 6 megapixel Fuji FinePix E550. “With their 6.3 megapixel, 4x-zoom FinePix E550, Fujifilm has created what’s to my mind one of their best digicams to date. Its color is very good, its resolution excellent, and noise levels at low ISOs are…
The Norwegian website DigIT.no has today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot G6.
Website: DigIT.no - Canon PowerShot G6 Review
The Norwegian website DigIT.no has today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot G6. Website: DigIT.no - Canon PowerShot G6 Review
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show back in February.
“As it stands the Pro1 is a well made compact digital camera offering plenty of features for both the novice and keen amateur. However, there are some slight niggles concerning ISO sensitivity, chromatic aberrations, and a degree of vignetting. I wasn?t overly keen on the sluggish electronic zoom ring either. That said, leave the Pro1 on ISO 50, and stop down the aperture a little, and it’s likely you’ll get some good results. As a Canon PowerShot G1 user I also liked the Pro1’s familiar operation and of course the flip screen. However, if you’re a keen photographer go for the Canon EOS 300D instead.”
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show back in February. “As it stands the Pro1 is a well made compact digital camera offering plenty of features for both the novice and keen…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have just posted the first review that I have seen of the very cheap and cheerful 3 megapixel Vivitar Vivicam 3760, which can be found in the UK for as little as £86.99.
“Image quality is average - the images have okay colour, okay detail (although they could do with a sharpen), low noise, and there is very little purple fringing. Image compression seems quite high based on the file sizes, but it doesn’t seem to cause jpeg artifacts. The macro mode is good (a bit better than average). The flash did cause problems when the subject was too close, causing highlight detail to be lost, and occassional colour problems. Auto white balance and metering seemed to be okay. The movie mode is good although a bit low-res compared to other cameras, and unfortunately lacks sound. The digital zoom is easily the worst I have ever seen, and should not be used on this camera.”
DigiCamReview.co.uk have just posted the first review that I have seen of the very cheap and cheerful 3 megapixel Vivitar Vivicam 3760, which can be found in the UK for as little as £86.99. “Image quality is average - the images have okay colour, okay detail (although they could do…
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto have just reviewed what is sure to be a popular digital camera, the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95.
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto have just reviewed what is sure to be a popular digital camera, the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A95. Website: Slo-Foto - Canon PowerShot A95 Review
Steves Digicams have published a review of the new Panasonic DMC-FZ20 digital camera, which has a 12x optical zoom lens from Leica.
“We were pleased with the overall image quality when using 2560x1920 (5- megapixel) Fine mode. With its 12x zoom you can get close to the action, even at the other end of the football field. The autofocus system and lens produced consistently sharp results, although there’s some loss of sharpness at the edge of the image when using its telephoto capabilities. Our outdoor images were consistently well-exposed and richly saturated right out of the camera, but you can override the degree of sharpness, contrast and saturation using the camera’s menu system.”
Steves Digicams have published a review of the new Panasonic DMC-FZ20 digital camera, which has a 12x optical zoom lens from Leica. “We were pleased with the overall image quality when using 2560x1920 (5- megapixel) Fine mode. With its 12x zoom you can get close to the action, even at…
The second review today of the new 3 megapixel, 12x optical zoom Panasonic DMC-FZ3 digital camera is courtesy of Steves Digicams.
“Ergonomically the FZ3 is a well-designed camera. It has a good secure feeling in your hands. The controls are easy to access and clearly labeled as to their function(s). The camera is much smaller than you would imagine, it is only slightly larger than an average sized hand. The FZ3 features both an LCD and EVF (Electronic ViewFinder.) The EVF is a miniature color LCD monitor located in the eyepiece that is magnified and made to have the users eye very close to it. This is a high-resolution EVF with very good color rendition and there’s a diopter adjustment to match the user’s eyesight. Both displays worked well.”
The second review today of the new 3 megapixel, 12x optical zoom Panasonic DMC-FZ3 digital camera is courtesy of Steves Digicams. “Ergonomically the FZ3 is a well-designed camera. It has a good secure feeling in your hands. The controls are easy to access and clearly labeled as to their function(s)…
DCResource has justreviewed the new 3 megapixel, 12x optical zoom Panasonic DMC-FZ3 digital camera.
“While not as nice as its big brother (the DMC-FZ20), the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3 is a very good choice for an ultra zoom camera. The two biggest features are its lens and optical image stabilization system. The 12X optical zoom lens has a maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the zoom range, unheard of in the digital camera world (aside from other Panasonic models, that is). The lens isn’t quite as nice as the one on the FZ15 and FZ20, though, as it exhibited vignetting in several of my photos. The FZ3’s image stabilizer helps reduce the effects of camera shake which can blur your pictures both indoors and outdoors while taking advantage of that powerful zoom.”
DCResource has justreviewed the new 3 megapixel, 12x optical zoom Panasonic DMC-FZ3 digital camera. “While not as nice as its big brother (the DMC-FZ20), the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3 is a very good choice for an ultra zoom camera. The two biggest features are its lens and optical image stabilization system…
CNET urce have just reviewed the Pentax OptioMX digital camera, which features 3.2 effective megapixels and 10X optical zoom to capture still images and high resolution (VGA) full-motion movies on MPEG-4 format with zoom capability.
“It may not be the Holy Grail, but so far no one has figured out how to successfully squeeze high-quality photo- and video-recording into a single compact device. The Pentax Optio MX mostly succeeds because it doesn’t try to be supersmall, and its specs aren’t overly ambitious. In this case, you really do get what you pay for: a 3.2-megapixel digital camera, a VGA-resolution 30fps MPEG-4 camcorder, a 10X optical zoom, a swiveling 1.8-inch LCD monitor, and a selection of shooting modes that function much as you would expect with a full-size digital camera or camcorder.”
Website: CNET - Pentax OptioMX Review
CNET urce have just reviewed the Pentax OptioMX digital camera, which features 3.2 effective megapixels and 10X optical zoom to capture still images and high resolution (VGA) full-motion movies on MPEG-4 format with zoom capability. “It may not be the Holy Grail, but so far no one has figured out…
Minox Press Release
A Digital Milestone - The MINOX Classic Camera Leica M3 now with 4.0 Megapixels!
The digital classic camera Leica M3 from the optical and miniaturization specialists MINOX of Germany, has now become a classic of a very special kind on the digital camera scene where it continues to excite many end users, dealers and press alike. “Finding a niche in the constantly growing and increasingly competitive digital camera market” was, according to MINOX General Manager, Thorsten Kortemeier, the “major goal” set by this traditionally minded company based in Wetzlar. This has been effectively accomplished by MINOX with their digital replica of the Leica classic camera in its ultra miniature format, which now boasts the attractive feature of 4.0 megapixels, providing the user with sharper recorded images and with even more detailed rendition. Naturally, the latest model from MINOX maintains the highly respected and traditional company values of features and fine mechanical precision built into the most compact design.
Although unusual, the MINOX Digital Classic Camera Leica M3 is both easy to use and ideal for those getting started in the field of digital photography and want classic convention rather than high-tec.
Minox Press Release A Digital Milestone - The MINOX Classic Camera Leica M3 now with 4.0 Megapixels! The digital classic camera Leica M3 from the optical and miniaturization specialists MINOX of Germany, has now become a classic of a very special kind on the digital camera scene where it continues…
Minox Press Release
Stainless Steel Style Digital Compact Camera: The new MINOX DD200 with 4.0 million pixels!
With the MINOX DD200 the optical specialist from Wetzlar, Germany present a new look digital camera. The ultra-slim DD200 with its modern stainless steel look is a perfect addition to the existing range of modern MINOX products: 4 million pixels and a 4x digital zoom are just two key features of this particular camera.
In spite of its extremely compact size of just 94 mm x 56 mm x 26 mm, the new MINOX DD200 sports a 1.5” TFT colour monitor which enables immediate image assessment both during and after the shot. The fast picture sequence permits spontaneous candid photography whenever you want it. The built-in flash switches on automatically when needed and ensures extra illumination even under critical light conditions.
Minox Press Release Stainless Steel Style Digital Compact Camera: The new MINOX DD200 with 4.0 million pixels! With the MINOX DD200 the optical specialist from Wetzlar, Germany present a new look digital camera. The ultra-slim DD200 with its modern stainless steel look is a perfect addition to the existing range…
Epson UK Press Release 08/10/04
Epson delivers a stylish 5 mega pixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch Photo Fine viewer
The Epson L-500V is a compact 5 mega pixel digital camera combined with a 2.5 inch Photo Fine viewer. It is the world’s highest definition consumer display on the market with 256 pixels per inch (ppi) and enables accurate viewing and sharing of photos directly from the camera screen.
October 2004 - The Epson L-500V, compact digital camera, will instantly capture 5 megapixel resolution photos with 3 times optical zoom. It features a 2.5 inch Epson Photo Fine viewer with a resolution of 256 ppi. You can share your images more easily, browse and select photos from thumnails and comfortably view your photos, not just preview them as with smaller digital camera screens.
Also included are outdoor and movie modes. The outdoor mode alternates between high brightness and high contrast so you can take high-quality photos in adverse light conditions. The movie mode offers VGA resolution at 30 frames per second ensuring producing a smooth picture.
Epson UK Press Release 08/10/04 Epson delivers a stylish 5 mega pixel digital camera with a 2.5 inch Photo Fine viewer The Epson L-500V is a compact 5 mega pixel digital camera combined with a 2.5 inch Photo Fine viewer. It is the world’s highest definition consumer display on the…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 7 megapixel Sony DSC-P150 digital compact camera.
“I liked the size and feature set of the P150’s lower-res sibling, the P100, but really didn’t like the amount of subject detail it traded away to keep its noise levels down. Generally, image noise becomes more of an issue as imaging chips cram more pixels into the same area, so imagine my surprise when I found that the DSC-P150 traded away almost no subject detail, yet ended up with noise levels almost as low as those of the P100. Other image characteristics were also excellent, with great color, great shooting speed, and a lens that’s sharp from corner to corner.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 7 megapixel Sony DSC-P150 digital compact camera. “I liked the size and feature set of the P150’s lower-res sibling, the P100, but really didn’t like the amount of subject detail it traded away to keep its noise levels down. Generally, image noise becomes…
Canon have just released a new firmware version for their PowerShot A75 compact digital camera. Version 1.0.1.0 contains the following:
Fixes the phenomenon of set aperture values changing when shooting in Manual Exposure mode (M-mode).
You can download the new firmware version here:
Canon have just released a new firmware version for their PowerShot A75 compact digital camera. Version 1.0.1.0 contains the following: Fixes the phenomenon of set aperture values changing when shooting in Manual Exposure mode (M-mode). You can download the new firmware version here: Website: Canon BeBit - Canon PowerShot A7…