Category: Digital Compact Cameras
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January.
“I was pleased with the image quality in 5.0MP BEST mode. Our outdoor shots were sharp, well-exposed and nicely saturated. In fact all the pictures that I took had good saturation and white balance. Outdoor pictures show lots of sky detail even when the foreground takes up the majority of the frame and there was very little noise present in low contrast areas. Indoors it produced similar results. Our indoor flash pictures were well exposed and the “Auto” white balance setting had no problems keeping the color temperature correct. However, I did notice that when using the camera in a dimly lit room, it had some problems focusing on a subject.”
Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January. “I was pleased with the image quality in 5.0MP BEST mode. Our outdoor shots were sharp, well-exposed and nicely saturated. In fact all the pictures that I took had good saturation and…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare DX7440, a 4-megapixel digital camera with a 4x (33 - 132 mm equivalent) optical zoom lens. The camera is available now for a suggested retail price of US$349.
“The overall image quality in 4.0MP Best mode was great. When shooting outdoors, it produced well exposed photos, and the color balance and saturation was very nice. As with most of the Kodak’s I have seen this year (2004), the sky detail was beautiful. I noticed very little noise in high contrast (open blue sky) areas as well as low contrast (shadow) areas.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Kodak Easyshare DX7440, a 4-megapixel digital camera with a 4x (33 - 132 mm equivalent) optical zoom lens. The camera is available now for a suggested retail price of US$349. “The overall image quality in 4.0MP Best mode was great. When shooting outdoors, it produced…
Rollei Press Release 02/08/04
Compact and Powerful
Rollei Prego dp5300 combines 5.2 megapixels and a 3x zoom lens with voice and video recording
Large-size prints of outstanding quality are no problem with a Prego dp5300. After all, it boasts an impressive 5.25 million pixels for resolution to boot. The compact and powerful digital camera with a 3x zoom lens and 4x digital zoom comes in an attractive metal housing. An integral video and voice-recording mode promises a lot of fun with your own short movie clips. As of end of August 2004, the Prego dp5300 will be available for 329 Euros (including VAT).
A 1.5-inch LCD TFT color monitor and an optical real-image zoom finder make framing a cinch. And if your subjects are further away, a the 3x zoom lens plus a 2x digital zoom will bring them up close. The focal-length range of the 7.2-21.6mm f/2.8-4.7 zoom lens is equivalent to 35-105 mm in 35mm photography. Focusing is controlled automatically within a range of 0.8 m to infinity. A macrofocusing mode lets you shoot close-ups between 30 and 80 cm.
The flash, white balance and exposure compensation are controlled automatically for easy candid shooting. Moreover, there is a self-timer with a delay of 2 s or 10 s.
Rollei Press Release 02/08/04 Compact and Powerful Rollei Prego dp5300 combines 5.2 megapixels and a 3x zoom lens with voice and video recording Large-size prints of outstanding quality are no problem with a Prego dp5300. After all, it boasts an impressive 5.25 million pixels for resolution to boot. The compact…
Rollei Press Release 02/08/04
The Slim-Down Digicam / Compact and Powerful
The extremely slim new Prego dp4200 digital camera by Rollei is the ideal “camera for all occasions” - with technical features to boot!
Actually, it’s hard to believe how much “contents” you can squeeze into such a tiny package! Rollei are now introducing a powerful, but ultra-compact 4.2-megapixel digital camera in an especially flat metal body, complete with 3x optical and 3.6x digital zooms plus video and voice-recording options. The Prego dp4200 will be available for 299 Euros (incl. VAT) from end of August 2004.
A mere 125 grams is what the Prego dp4200 weighs. And its dream measurements are 88.5 x 54.5 x 24 mm. In other words, it will hitch a hike in just about any pocket. And it will show off its versatility in just about any situation. As a mini video camera or dictation machine, for example. The Prego dp4200 will record video clips with 320 x 240 pixels and 15 frames per second in MPEG1 format (AVI). For brief voice commentaries, there are 30 seconds. A built-in microphone and loudspeaker make it all possible.
Rollei Press Release 02/08/04 The Slim-Down Digicam / Compact and Powerful The extremely slim new Prego dp4200 digital camera by Rollei is the ideal “camera for all occasions” - with technical features to boot! Actually, it’s hard to believe how much “contents” you can squeeze into such a tiny package…
HP Press Release 02/08/04
Get to Grips with the Dynamic New HP Photosmart R507 Digital Camera
Convenience, user enjoyment and streamlined geometric styling plus a host of advanced features make this digital camera the choice for effortless and successful digital photography.
BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 2 August, 2004 - HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) today announced a dynamic new digital camera. The HP Photosmart R507 is the newest addition to HP’s R-series range, which deliver high-functioning technical advancements, ease of use, real convenience and smooth modern design.
The HP Photosmart R507 boasts a bead-blasted aluminium front and a slim and compact design to easily fit into a pocket. A sculpted grip and intuitive controls also ensure that even quickly taken photos provide great results. The digital camera’s 4.1 MP allows crisp photos with superb enlargements up to 20 x 25 cm. With a 21 x total zoom (3x optical Pentax lens, 7x digital zoom), the HP Photosmart R507 digital camera offers manual controls to put the user firmly in charge of their digital photography.
Featuring the landmark HP Real Life technologies, this camera helps produce successful digital photography results for everyone, regardless of their level of experience. These technologies allow you to get pictures which accurately reproduce what you see to produce flawless photographs every time. These include HP’s patented Adaptive Lighting which automatically brightens selected areas of high contrast photos to reveal details normally lost in the shadows, giving more true-to-life shots. HP’s In-Camera Red-Eye Removal Mode, an industry first, corrects red-eye in photos directly from the camera, to eliminate glaring red-eye from photos of family or friends.
HP Press Release 02/08/04 Get to Grips with the Dynamic New HP Photosmart R507 Digital Camera Convenience, user enjoyment and streamlined geometric styling plus a host of advanced features make this digital camera the choice for effortless and successful digital photography. BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 2 August, 2004 - HP (NYSE, Nasdaq…
HP Press Release 02/08/04
HP Introduces a New, User-Friendly and Compact Digital Camera from the Sleek M-series Range
Sculpted design and clear, easy-to-use controls make the HP Photosmart M307 a natural choice for effortless digital photography.
BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 2 August 2004. HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ ) today announced the launch of the new HP Photosmart M307 digital camera. Offering high-functioning features and superb ease-of-use at excellent value, this digital camera provides a successful digital photography experience for all users.
The HP Photosmart M307 features an impressive 3.2 MP resolution allowing for superb-quality prints up to A4 size (20 x 25 cm), with a 15x total zoom (3x optical and 5x digital). Its large 4.6 cm colour LCD screen has a high 130 pixel resolution and can be easily viewed even in outdoor conditions, allowing users to quickly and conveniently judge results and select favourite shots The fast-shot mode ensures that no photo opportunities go to waste, with a rapid shutter lag for capturing all the action. This stylish and sculpted digital camera also allows streaming video clips with audio to really enhance users’ digital photography, along with the ability to add audio annotation to still photos.
With a sleek exterior and intuitive easy-to-use features, the HP Photosmart M307 ensures clear digital photographs to be proud of, from casual snaps to special occasions. HP Instant Share, included with the HP Photosmart M307 offers users an enjoyable and convenient way to share digital photography. This technology allows photographers to preset the destination of individual images to either email or print directly, as soon as the camera is connected to a PC or printer. HP Instant Share makes it easier than ever before to share digital images straight from the camera.
HP Press Release 02/08/04 HP Introduces a New, User-Friendly and Compact Digital Camera from the Sleek M-series Range Sculpted design and clear, easy-to-use controls make the HP Photosmart M307 a natural choice for effortless digital photography. BOEBLINGEN, Germany, 2 August 2004. HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ ) today announced the launch…
The Danish website Digital Magasinet have reviewed the HP Photosmart 945 digital camera, which features a 5.3-megapixel total resolution and 56x total zoom (8x optical zoom). The HP Photosmart 945 digital camera is available now and has an estimated U.S. retail price of $549.
Website: Digital Magasinet - HP 945 Review
The Danish website Digital Magasinet have reviewed the HP Photosmart 945 digital camera, which features a 5.3-megapixel total resolution and 56x total zoom (8x optical zoom). The HP Photosmart 945 digital camera is available now and has an estimated U.S. retail price of $549. Website: Digital Magasinet - HP 945 Review
The Czech website Digineff have today reviewed the 6 megapixel Kodak Easyshare DX7630.
The Czech website Digineff have today reviewed the 6 megapixel Kodak Easyshare DX7630. Website: Digineff - Kodak Easyshare DX7630 Review
Digital Camera Magazine have recently reviewed 4 digital cameras, including the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 (pictured).
- Sony CyberShot DSC-T1
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX5
- FujiFilm FinePix F420
- Epson PhotoPC L-400
Website: Digital Camera Magazine
Digital Camera Magazine have recently reviewed 4 digital cameras, including the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 (pictured). - Sony CyberShot DSC-T1 - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX5 - FujiFilm FinePix F420 - Epson PhotoPC L-400 Website: Digital Camera Magazine
Photoxels have today reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January.
“The autofocus works very well. I like my AF to snap when I take macro shots and the LS753 does not disappoint. In Multi-Zone, the camera will favour a foreground subject to lock focus on even if the subject is not centered. The Framing marks turn into a red square to indicate where and when the focus has locked. You can change from this Multi-Zone to Center-Zone via the Menu, but this resets when you power off the camera.”
Photoxels have today reviewed the 5 megapixel Kodak Easyshare LS753, which was first announced back in January. “The autofocus works very well. I like my AF to snap when I take macro shots and the LS753 does not disappoint. In Multi-Zone, the camera will favour a foreground subject to lock…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera.
“ISurprisingly low image noise for a prosumer 6-megapixel camera. As pixel counts have climbed, image noise has unfortunately increased as well. The result is that most 5- and 6-megapixel cameras these days show quite a bit more image noise than did their 3-megapixel predecessors of a year or two ago. The P600 does have show some noise even at ISO 50, but overall did better in this respect than I would have expected. - And anti-noise processing at low ISO levels appears to be quite restrained as well, helping preserve subtle subject detail. Overall, a good showing for a 6-megapixel prosumer digicam.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera. “ISurprisingly low image noise for a prosumer 6-megapixel camera. As pixel counts have climbed, image noise has unfortunately increased as well. The result is that most 5- and 6-megapixel cameras these days show quite a bit…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5200 compact digital camera.
“Nikon’s Coolpix line of consumer digicams has always been well-received, appreciated for their image quality and ease of use. Lately, they’ve been finding success in bringing their technology into the consumer market, most notably with the very successful Coolpix 4300 and Coolpix 3200 models. The Coolpix 5200 continues that trend, bringing forward many of the user-interface innovations of the 3200 model, but upgrading the design with a 5-megapixel CCD and a trim, sleek all-metal case. For the most part, I found the Coolpix 5200 to be a good point & shoot camera.”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the new 5 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 5200 compact digital camera. “Nikon’s Coolpix line of consumer digicams has always been well-received, appreciated for their image quality and ease of use. Lately, they’ve been finding success in bringing their technology into the consumer market, most…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just published a joint review the 3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 and 4 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 digital cameras.
Website: Index Digicam - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70/LC50 Review
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just published a joint review the 3 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC50 and 4 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 digital cameras. Website: Index Digicam - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70/LC50 Review
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have published a joint review of the 5 megapixel Digital Ixus 500 (known as the Powershot S500 in North America) and the 4 megapixel Digital Ixus 430 (known as the Powershot S430 in North America) , which were both announced at the start of February.
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have published a joint review of the 5 megapixel Digital Ixus 500 (known as the Powershot S500 in North America) and the 4 megapixel Digital Ixus 430 (known as the Powershot S430 in North America) , which were both announced at the start of February. Website…
The German website PhotoWorld have reviewed the Sony DSC-P120, a Special Edition black body version of the DSC-P100 digital camera, with a black leather case and 2 InfoLITHIUM batteries supplied. Available now in the UK for £379.00.
Website: PhotoWorld - Sony DSC-P120 Review
The German website PhotoWorld have reviewed the Sony DSC-P120, a Special Edition black body version of the DSC-P100 digital camera, with a black leather case and 2 InfoLITHIUM batteries supplied. Available now in the UK for £379.00. Website: PhotoWorld - Sony DSC-P120 Review
DCViews have published their review of the new Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera.
“With its all-glass zoom lens of 38 to 380mm as the most striking feature, the C-765 offers an enormous range of image possibilities. The wide angle is about average but the tele end is what really sets this camera apart from the competition. At 380mm sport and nature photographers can really draw distant subjects close for a full frame image. The f2.8 - f3.7 Olympus lens, which uses ED elements and is constructed with 11 elements in seven groups, delivers strikingly sharp and detailed results throughout its zoom range. There is some barrel distortion at wide angle, but this gradually disappears once you zoom in a bit and there is no vignetting to speak of.”
DCViews have published their review of the new Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom digital camera. “With its all-glass zoom lens of 38 to 380mm as the most striking feature, the C-765 offers an enormous range of image possibilities. The wide angle is about average but the tele end is what really…
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2. Website: quesabesde.com - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Review
ByteSector have posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1, a rangefinder-like digital camera which is exactly the same as the Leica Digilux 2 in terms of camera design.
“Unfortunately I am not too impressed by the image quality of this camera. When Panasonic sent me their Lumix FZ10 4 megapixel camera, the image quality impressed me. But this camera produces too much noticeable noise in the image, especially if you are taking pictures in macro mode. I have not seen a 5 megapixel camera produce this much noise before; not to the extent that it is easily noticeable.”
ByteSector have posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1, a rangefinder-like digital camera which is exactly the same as the Leica Digilux 2 in terms of camera design. “Unfortunately I am not too impressed by the image quality of this camera. When Panasonic sent me their Lumix FZ10 …
PC Magazine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX5, which features a 1/2.5” CCD with a total of 4.23 mega pixels and interestingly a stabilized 3X zoom lens.
“Our simulated-daylight shot showed adequate detail and good exposure, though colors were decidedly warm. When we invoked the flash, it blew out foreground whites and yellows slightly, giving them a posterized look, and we detected some noise in darker areas of the image. So while the DMC-FX5 has some notable features, it doesn’t match the best in the 4MP point-and-shoot field.”
PC Magazine have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX5, which features a 1/2.5” CCD with a total of 4.23 mega pixels and interestingly a stabilized 3X zoom lens. “Our simulated-daylight shot showed adequate detail and good exposure, though colors were decidedly warm. When we invoked the flash, it blew out foreground whites…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the 3 megapixel, entry-level Pentax Optio S30 digital camera.