Category: Digital Compact Cameras
CNET have just reviewed the 3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200 compact digital camera.
“The Nikon Coolpix 3200 eases the first-time buyer’s transition to digital photography by combining lots of fun features that are easy to use with acceptable 3.2-megapixel image quality, a pocketable design, and an affordable price. There are almost no manual settings to confuse the neophyte and only a handful of buttons to worry about. If you’re looking for an inexpensive compact digital camera to give to someone who’s terrified of digital photography, this might be a good choice.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix 3200 Review
CNET have just reviewed the 3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200 compact digital camera. “The Nikon Coolpix 3200 eases the first-time buyer’s transition to digital photography by combining lots of fun features that are easy to use with acceptable 3.2-megapixel image quality, a pocketable design, and an affordable price. There are almost…
CNET have just published their review of the entry-level Nikon Coolpix 2200 digital camera.
“The Nikon Coolpix 2200 is the 2-megapixel twin of the company’s Coolpix 3200, with a virtually identical feature set but a price that’s about $100 less. It’s aimed squarely at the first-time photographer who wants a camera that’s easy to use, with lots of fun options but few manual settings to worry about. Although there’s no memory card or rechargeable batteries in the box, it’s hard to beat the functionality you get for the price.”
Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix 2200 Review
CNET have just published their review of the entry-level Nikon Coolpix 2200 digital camera. “The Nikon Coolpix 2200 is the 2-megapixel twin of the company’s Coolpix 3200, with a virtually identical feature set but a price that’s about $100 less. It’s aimed squarely at the first-time photographer who wants a…
Here’s a review that I missed during the Photokina madness :-) LetsGoDigital published a world-wide exclusive review of the Ricoh Caplio R1 digital camera.
“The small size of the camera is deceiving, one doesn’t expect it to be a 4.0 Megapixel camera equipped with a 4.8x optical zoom lens. The range is 28-135mm, a range which makes this camera a practically all-round employable camera. Even telephoto images can be taken in combination with the digital zoom, however the quality will decrease considerably.
Ricoh has got a very beautiful looking camera in his hands with this Caplio R1. The camera has a nice aluminium housing and feels very solid. The design is rather perfect, let alone one small beautyspot, the cover for the battery/memory compartment. The Ricoh Caplio R1 will look great next to competing celebrities, on the shelf of the local dealer.”
Here’s a review that I missed during the Photokina madness :-) LetsGoDigital published a world-wide exclusive review of the Ricoh Caplio R1 digital camera. “The small size of the camera is deceiving, one doesn’t expect it to be a 4.0 Megapixel camera equipped with a 4.8x optical zoom lens. The…
Rollei Press Release
Two eyes see more….
photokina 2004
Two eyes see more ...
The new Rolleiflex MiniDigi is a modern digital camera with the same design as Rollei’s classic twin-lens reflex camera.
Everyone knows the legendary Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera, which has been popular among top photographers throughout the world since 1929. There are few Hollywood stars who have never been photographed with a Rollei. And it is this tradition that Rollei is now reviving with the Rolleiflex MiniDigi, except that the familiar and well-proven design now embraces ultra-modern technology. With its slim dimensions and low weight of 100 g, it is the ideal companion for out and about. The new Rollei digital camera is available from dealers for ? 399 from October.
The Rolleiflex MiniDigi stands out refreshingly from the vast number of digital cameras currently flooding the market. Amateur enthusiasts can now also enjoy the look and feel of a professional 6x6 Rolleiflex. Just like its predecessor, the photographer looks down into the waist-level viewfinder, so the uncomfortable situation for many models of being eye to eye with the photographer is avoided.
Rollei Press Release Two eyes see more…. photokina 2004 Two eyes see more ... The new Rolleiflex MiniDigi is a modern digital camera with the same design as Rollei’s classic twin-lens reflex camera. Everyone knows the legendary Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera, which has been popular among top photographers throughout the…
Rollei Press Release
Rollei is zooming in!
photokina 2004
Rollei Is Zooming In
Rollei launches 4-megapixel superzoom camera Rollei dk4010 with 10x zoom lens
The new 4-megapixel digital camera by Rollei is sure to capture even very remote subjects in full detail: A 10x zoom lens and a 6x digital zoom let you zoom in on your subjects even over long distances. Other outstanding features are unlimited continuous shooting, a movie mode and the availability of filters and wide-angle or teleconverters to increase the flexibility of the Rollei dk4010 even further. The digital camera will be available at dealers from October 2004.
The new Rollei digital camera comes in a stylish silver-black body that underlines its professional leanings. But the features are equally attractive: A 10x zoom lens covers focal lengths from 5.7 to 57 mm, equivalent to 37-370 mm in 35mm photography. With f/2.8-3.1, its speed is remarkably high and optimally suited for the wide zooming range. A high-speed autofocus system guarantees consistently sharp pictures. Another remarkable feature is unlimited continuous shooting: The camera is capable of unlimited bursts of up to 3.3 frames per second with maximum resolution.
Rollei Press Release Rollei is zooming in! photokina 2004 Rollei Is Zooming In Rollei launches 4-megapixel superzoom camera Rollei dk4010 with 10x zoom lens The new 4-megapixel digital camera by Rollei is sure to capture even very remote subjects in full detail: A 10x zoom lens and a 6x digital…
The German website PhotoWorld.de have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
The German website PhotoWorld.de have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. Website: PhotoWorld.de - Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 Review
DCResource have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70.
“Overall photo quality on the PowerShot S70 is very good, though it’s a step down from the PowerShot G6 (which uses the same sensor) in several areas.
For one, purple fringing levels are higher on the S70 than on the G6. Beside the example above, the “purple fringing torture test” shot [S70, G6] gives you some evidence to back up that claim.
The S70 (and S60 as well) also have a problem with blurriness around the edges of the frame. These two shots are great examples of this problem. So you definitely give up some photo quality when you choose the S70. Things like the noise level, color, and exposure are quite similar between the G6 and S70, and they are all acceptable.”
DCResource have published their review of the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot S70. “Overall photo quality on the PowerShot S70 is very good, though it’s a step down from the PowerShot G6 (which uses the same sensor) in several areas. For one, purple fringing levels are higher on the S7…
Konica Minolta Europe have posted a new firmware update for the DiMAGE Z3 digital camera. V1.02 contains the following:
Contents of update
Corrected the following problems:
1. The horizontal line noise appears along the top of image is dark.*
2. Delay in the built-in clock
3. System error appears or operation of switches is not accepted when capturing continuously.
4. The card capacity decreases if the 1GB SD memory card is formatted. (No problem with a card of 512MB or less.)
Konica Minolta Europe have posted a new firmware update for the DiMAGE Z3 digital camera. V1.02 contains the following: Contents of update Corrected the following problems: 1. The horizontal line noise appears along the top of image is dark.* 2. Delay in the built-in clock 3. System error appears or…
DigiCamReview.co.uk are the first website to publish a review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX7.
“Image quality is very good - the images have great colour, great detail (although they could do with a slight sharpen depending on your tastes), low noise, there is very little purple fringing, although it would be nice if there was a bit less. Image compression seems about right. The macro mode is good (a bit better than average). The flash did cause problems when the subject was too close. Auto white balance and metering seemed to be very good. The movie mode is good although a bit low-res compared to other cameras.”
Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Panasonic DMC-FX7 Ultra Zoom Review
DigiCamReview.co.uk are the first website to publish a review of the new 5 megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX7. “Image quality is very good - the images have great colour, great detail (although they could do with a slight sharpen depending on your tastes), low noise, there is very little purple fringing, although…
The Danish website have published their review of the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera.
The Danish website have published their review of the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera. Website: Akam.dk - Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom Review
Slovenian photography site Slo-Foto.net have today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot G6.
Slovenian photography site Slo-Foto.net have today reviewed the new 7 megapixel Canon PowerShot G6. Website: Slo-Foto.net - Canon PowerShot G6 Review
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have today posted their review of the new 4 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have today posted their review of the new 4 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3. Website: quesabesde.com - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3
The Hungarian website Index Digicam 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 Hungarian website Index Digicam 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. Website: Index Digicam - Canon PowerShot S60 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera.
“High barrel distortion at wide angle. “Purple fringing” at wide angle, severe coma at telephoto. Geometric distortion on the R707 is a good bit higher than average at the wide-angle end, where I measured approximately 1.17 percent barrel distortion. The telephoto end fared a little better, as I measured approximately 0.2 percent barrel distortion. While chromatic aberration seems low, the wide angle images show a fair bit of what looks to be “purple fringing”, a bright purple fringe around dark objects against bright backgrounds. At telephoto focal lengths, severe coma blurs the corners of the image badly, extending a fair ways into the image area. Overall, its lens appears to be one of the weaker elements of the R707’s design.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera. “High barrel distortion at wide angle. “Purple fringing” at wide angle, severe coma at telephoto. Geometric distortion on the R707 is a good bit higher than average at the wide-angle end, where I measured…
DCResource have today posted their usual extensive review of the 6 megapixel Fuji FinePix E550.
“As long as you stick with the 6 Megapixel resolution, the Fuji FinePix E550 is a good choice for those who want a very responsive camera with good photo quality and manual controls. The resolution issue is an important one, as the E550 uses the unique SuperCCD HR sensor. While it can produce images with 12 million pixels, you’ll get the best results by shooting at the 6M mode, or even better, by downsizing from the 12M/Fine mode. A RAW mode is available, but the quality wasn’t noticeably better than 12M/Fine (in fact, it may be worse) and the post-processing is time consuming (especially with the lousy RAW converter that’s included). At the 6M size, images are colorful and sharp, though purple fringing levels are above average. The E550 also has an excellent movie mode, with unlimited recording at 640 x 480, 30 frames/second.”
DCResource have today posted their usual extensive review of the 6 megapixel Fuji FinePix E550. “As long as you stick with the 6 Megapixel resolution, the Fuji FinePix E550 is a good choice for those who want a very responsive camera with good photo quality and manual controls. The resolution…
CNET have just reviewed the new 4 megapixel Kodak Easyshare CX7430 digital camera
“With 4-megapixel cameras that cost less than $300 becoming more common, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430’s standout features are an intuitive control layout, a quick-trigger response, and a design that makes shooting and changing settings fast and easy. Snapshooters on a budget will appreciate the EasyShare CX7430’s value but should note that rechargeable batteries and a memory card cost extra. Photo enthusiasts looking for manual controls will probably want to spend a little more for a camera with the features they need.”
Website: CNET - Kodak Easyshare CX7430 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 4 megapixel Kodak Easyshare CX7430 digital camera “With 4-megapixel cameras that cost less than $300 becoming more common, the Kodak EasyShare CX7430’s standout features are an intuitive control layout, a quick-trigger response, and a design that makes shooting and changing settings fast and easy…
CNET have just reviewed the 3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera.
“With top-notch picture quality for its class, excellent close-up features, a burst mode that can grab five shots in two seconds, and versatile shooting options that include a power-saving economy setting and a superfriendly Simple mode, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 will appeal to snapshooters who want quality and convenience in a compact package. Unfortunately, significant shutter lag, middle-of-the-pack performance, and a lack of manual controls will send some snapshot photographers looking elsewhere.”
CNET have just reviewed the 3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 digital camera. “With top-notch picture quality for its class, excellent close-up features, a burst mode that can grab five shots in two seconds, and versatile shooting options that include a power-saving economy setting and a superfriendly Simple mode, the Panasonic…
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new slimline 5 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-Z55 digital camera.
“The next generation of Casio’s Exilim “Z"oom series, the EX-Z55 offers users many of the features found on past Exilim cameras, but adds 5-megapixels of resolution combined with a high-quality Pentax smc 3x optical zoom lens, and a larger 2.5-inch color LCD. This credit card-size point-n-shoot camera is loaded with features that are usually found only on larger and more expensive cameras. There are 23 pre-programmed “Best Shot” scenes modes that optimize the camera’s settings for specific shooting conditions and users also have the ability to create their own Best Shot scenes using the Register Favorites function.”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the new slimline 5 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-Z55 digital camera. “The next generation of Casio’s Exilim “Z"oom series, the EX-Z55 offers users many of the features found on past Exilim cameras, but adds 5-megapixels of resolution combined with a high-quality Pentax smc 3x optical…
First announced at the end of August, Steves Digicams have recently reviewed the 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100.
“Casio has again set the standard for the ultra-compact class. The Exilim EX-S100 is by far the smallest zoom-coupled camera on the market (as of 9/2004.) It’s amazing that there’s a high-resolution 3.2-meagapixel imager, 2.8x optical zoom lens, rechargeable battery and a large 2-inch color LCD all packed in its credit card-sized, stylish and durable metal body. “
First announced at the end of August, Steves Digicams have recently reviewed the 3 megapixel Casio EXILIM Card EX-S100. “Casio has again set the standard for the ultra-compact class. The Exilim EX-S100 is by far the smallest zoom-coupled camera on the market (as of 9/2004.) It’s amazing that there’s a…
Steves Digicams have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera.
“The DX7590s shooting performance was very good. From power-on till the first image was captured measured about 5 seconds. Shutter lag, the delay between depressing the shutter and capturing the image, measured 2/10 second when pre-focused, 6/10 second with single autofocus, and an impressive 3/10 second with continuous autofocus enabled. The DX7590’s autofocus performance is a significant improvement over the DX6490’s ~1 second delay. The shutter lag times include the approx. 1/10 second delay present in the live viewfinder image of both the LCD and EVF.”
Steves Digicams have posted their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x optical zoom Kodak EASYSHARE DX7590 digital camera. “The DX7590s shooting performance was very good. From power-on till the first image was captured measured about 5 seconds. Shutter lag, the delay between depressing the shutter and capturing the image, measured…