Category: Digital Compact Cameras
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75. Website: Index Digicam - Canon PowerShot A75 Review
About.com have reviewed the Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom, which is an updated version of the very popular 3 megapixel FinePix S602 Pro Zoom and features a brand new 6 megapixel 4th Generation Super CCD HR sensor.
“I am thoroughly impressed with the image quality this digital camera produces. The 6 megapixel images are some of the sharpest I have seen in a compact camera. According to the literature, this digital camera produces 12 megapixel recorded images, though it has a 6 effective megapixel CCD, due to the design of the CCD.”
About.com have reviewed the Fuji FinePix S7000 Zoom, which is an updated version of the very popular 3 megapixel FinePix S602 Pro Zoom and features a brand new 6 megapixel 4th Generation Super CCD HR sensor. “I am thoroughly impressed with the image quality this digital camera produces. The …
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the waterproof housing kit for the stylish 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera.
Website: Index Digicam - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Waterproof Housing Review
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the waterproof housing kit for the stylish 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera. Website: Index Digicam - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Waterproof Housing Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.
“If you want to smoke the competition by going from 0 to 11 frames in less than 6 seconds, you’ll be delighted by the high-speed burst mode of this replacement for the popular PowerShot A70. Canon kept all the good stuff intact, including the 3X optical zoom, the versatile manual and automatic controls, and the above-average image quality, while providing a larger LCD, improved autofocus, significant ergonomic improvements, and handy scene presets for the most common shooting situations.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot A75 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75. “If you want to smoke the competition by going from 0 to 11 frames in less than 6 seconds, you’ll be delighted by the high-speed burst mode of this replacement for the popular PowerShot A70. Canon kept all the…
After my own review yesterday of the the Olympus Camedia C-310Zoom (also known as the D-540 Zoom), Imaging Resource have also take a look at this new budget-priced 3.2 megapixel digital camera. It looks like Dave agrees with me that this is a fine camera for the photography beginner.
“With a list price of $199, and “street” prices generally under $170, the D-540 offers really excellent value for the money. With a 3.3 megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, it captures sharp, good-looking photos with good color, has an excellent macro mode, does surprisingly well under low-light conditions, and even handles household incandescent lighting well if not perfectly. Equally important for entry-level users, the D-540 Zoom’s user interface is straightforward and easy to navigate, and its five Scene modes make it easy to bring back good-looking pictures from what might otherwise be challenging shooting conditions.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Olympus Camedia D-540 Zoom Review
After my own review yesterday of the the Olympus Camedia C-310Zoom (also known as the D-540 Zoom), Imaging Resource have also take a look at this new budget-priced 3.2 megapixel digital camera. It looks like Dave agrees with me that this is a fine camera for the photography beginner. “With…
Hardware Central have published an interesting test of the PictBridge printing standard, testing a printer and two digicams, which include the 4 megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX6490 digital camera (pictured).
“Digital photography is all about convenience: saving you the chore of going to the camera store or drugstore to buy film, letting you see your shots and delete bad ones instantaneously. Unfortunately, getting physical prints is still the least convenient part of the process. When you’ve just snapped a great picture at a family gathering or business awards dinner, people are going to ask you for a print—never mind that you don’t have your PC and printer handy.
There’s a new one-word answer to this problem: PictBridge, the growing industry standard that lets different brands of digital cameras and dedicated photo printers work together.”
Website: Hardware Central - Quick Prints: Two 4-Megapixel Cameras and a 4-by-6 Printer
Hardware Central have published an interesting test of the PictBridge printing standard, testing a printer and two digicams, which include the 4 megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX6490 digital camera (pictured). “Digital photography is all about convenience: saving you the chore of going to the camera store or drugstore to buy film…
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have published a joint review of the Olympus C-770 / C-765 / C-760 Ultra Zoom digital cameras.
The Slovenian website eFotoGrafija have published a joint review of the Olympus C-770 / C-765 / C-760 Ultra Zoom digital cameras. Website: eFotoGrafija - Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom Review
Photographic magazine have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel professional DSLR from Canon, the EOS 1D Mark II.
“One of the great joys of working for a photo magazine is getting to use all the latest and greatest gear. One of the great sorrows is having to return it when we’re through testing it. Never has having to return a piece of equipment been more painful than with the new Canon EOS-1d Mark II. This digital SLR that can shoot 8.2-megapixel images at 8.5 per second - up to 40 in a row if you wish - is truly a joy to use.”
Photographic magazine have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel professional DSLR from Canon, the EOS 1D Mark II. “One of the great joys of working for a photo magazine is getting to use all the latest and greatest gear. One of the great sorrows is having to return…
Photographic magazine have just published their review online of the 5 megapixel Leica Digilux 2.
“One reason that the Digilux 2 is so easy to use is its classic, “analog-style” control layout. There’s an aperture ring on the manual-zoom lens, an EV-compensation button on the back of the camera, and a shutter speed dial and a metering mode selection switch on the top deck. As a result, it’s rarely necessary to cycle through menus on the LCD panel once you’ve completed the initial setup to conform to your particular style of shooting. In short, while the Digilux 2 features the latest digital technology, it closely resembles a classic analog professional camera in operation.”
Photographic magazine have just published their review online of the 5 megapixel Leica Digilux 2. “One reason that the Digilux 2 is so easy to use is its classic, “analog-style” control layout. There’s an aperture ring on the manual-zoom lens, an EV-compensation button on the back of the camera, and…
Canon have posted a new firmware version for the Canon Powershot S1 IS digital camera, which offers 10x image stablised zoom, 3 megapixels and high-quality 640 x 480 video at 30 frames/second with sound.
Version 1.0.1.0 includes these changes:
- Specification changes for the way images are displayed in Continuous AF Mode.
- Improvements for the overexposure phenomenon that occurred during daytime synchronized shooting.
You can download the firmware from the following website.
Website: Canon PowerShot S1 IS Firmware
Canon have posted a new firmware version for the Canon Powershot S1 IS digital camera, which offers 10x image stablised zoom, 3 megapixels and high-quality 640 x 480 video at 30 frames/second with sound. Version 1.0.1.0 includes these changes: - Specification changes for the way images are displayed in Continuous…
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-P100 digital camera.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-P100 digital camera. Website: quesabesde.com - Sony DSC-P100 Review
CNET have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-W1 digital compact camera.
“Its 2.5-inch LCD may look like it belongs on a handheld PDA, but this compact 5.1-megapixel photomachine is all camera, with enough manual settings to please nascent enthusiasts, and most of the automated features snapshooters can’t live without. A crisp 3X optical zoom, excellent macro capabilities, and a relatively high-powered MPEG movie mode make the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W1 fun to drive. Unfortunately, several flaws, including relatively average performance, overly processed images, and the absence of some common scene modes (such as one for fast action and sports) keep this Sony from getting higher marks.”
Website: CNET - Sony DSC-W1 Review
CNET have posted their review of the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-W1 digital compact camera. “Its 2.5-inch LCD may look like it belongs on a handheld PDA, but this compact 5.1-megapixel photomachine is all camera, with enough manual settings to please nascent enthusiasts, and most of the automated features snapshooters…
CNET have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-P100 digital camera.
“Despite its compact, popsicle-shaped design and strong video-capture qualifications, Sony’s 5-megapixel Cyber Shot DSC-P100 ultimately disappoints. As we find with many of its siblings, the P100’s control layout and menu system needs work, and it delivers subpar image quality.”
Website: CNET - Sony DSC-P100 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new 5 megapixel Sony DSC-P100 digital camera. “Despite its compact, popsicle-shaped design and strong video-capture qualifications, Sony’s 5-megapixel Cyber Shot DSC-P100 ultimately disappoints. As we find with many of its siblings, the P100’s control layout and menu system needs work, and it delivers subpar image…
CNET have reviewed the Kyocera FineCam S5R, which is basically the same as the older S5 model but with added high-speed, full-memory consecutive shooting at approximately 3 frames per second.
“Unfortunately, the S5R’s photos look subpar. Its white balance is generally acceptable, though in auto mode, it couldn’t handle our indoor lighting test. Exposure and dynamic range were also pretty good. But excessive postprocessing artifacts make the photos look noisy and fuzzy. All in all, camera shoppers could probably do better for the money. “
Website: CNET - Kyocera Finecam S5R Review
CNET have reviewed the Kyocera FineCam S5R, which is basically the same as the older S5 model but with added high-speed, full-memory consecutive shooting at approximately 3 frames per second. “Unfortunately, the S5R’s photos look subpar. Its white balance is generally acceptable, though in auto mode, it couldn’t handle our…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera.
“Another area in which the A2 rises above the competition is in its anti-shake image stabilization system. It’s hard to overemphasize the benefit of image stabilization on a camera with a long-ratio zoom lens. A sharp lens and an 8-megapixel sensor are worthless if you can’t hold the camera steady enough to take sharp photos. - And with 8 megapixels of resolution, it takes surprisingly little shake to produce visible blurring. I don’t have any way of quantitatively evaluating the A2’s anti-shake system, but my gut sense is that it provides about a three-stop advantage when it comes to handholding a camera.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera. “Another area in which the A2 rises above the competition is in its anti-shake image stabilization system. It’s hard to overemphasize the benefit of image stabilization on a camera with a long-ratio zoom lens. A sharp…
Popular Photography have reviewed the latest crop of 8 megapixel digital cameras, including the Canon PowerShot Pro1 (pictured).
“So what’s not to like? A number of things, actually. The major two are lens limitation and viewfinder clarity. As good as it may be, the lens you get is all the lens you get, save for a few front-mounting auxiliary optics (see chart for details). And even the best EVFs show some grain and jumpiness, particularly compared with the crystal-clear, real-world view through an optical prism finder. (We compare the pluses and minuses of EVFs and SLRs on the next page).”
Popular Photography have reviewed the latest crop of 8 megapixel digital cameras, including the Canon PowerShot Pro1 (pictured). “So what’s not to like? A number of things, actually. The major two are lens limitation and viewfinder clarity. As good as it may be, the lens you get is all the…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus Mju 410 Digital camera. The Mju 410 is encased in a full metal body with a silver finish, offers 4 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. The Mju 410 is the first Mju Digital model to feature TruePic Turbo, a new image processor which sharpens image clarity, contrast and colour for life-like results.
“The latest Stylus Digital from Olympus, the 410 combines stylish design, a durable all-metal body, and the ability to take pictures no matter what the weather conditions are. It offers users 4.0 megapixels of resolution and a high quality 3x optical zoom lens. Its “P"rogram (Auto) mode allows any level user to capture great images without any fuss, and if you want to explore your creative side, simply select one of the eight pre-programmed scene modes (Portrait, Indoor, Beach/Snow, Cuisine, Landscape + Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Self Portrait) from the virtual mode dial.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Olympus Mju 410 Digital camera. The Mju 410 is encased in a full metal body with a silver finish, offers 4 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. The Mju 410 is the first Mju Digital model to feature TruePic Turbo, a new image processor which…
Steves Digicams have published their review of the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera.
“Building on the success of the popular Olympus C-750UZ, the Olympus CAMEDIA C-770 Ultra Zoom is a compact, yet highly durable camera that can fit easily into any size handbag. It shares most of its features with the sibling, the Olympus C-765UZ, including the 4-megapixel imager and TruePic TURBO image processor, which improves image quality and delivers faster overall processing speeds. The C-770UZ improves on the C-765UZ with its all metal body, larger image buffer, hot shoe for external flash equipment, a built-in speaker for audio playback, and the ability to record MPEG4 movies at 640 x 480 and 30 frames per second.”
Steves Digicams have published their review of the 4-megapixel Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera. “Building on the success of the popular Olympus C-750UZ, the Olympus CAMEDIA C-770 Ultra Zoom is a compact, yet highly durable camera that can fit easily into any size handbag. It shares most of its…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the FujiFilm FinePix F610, a 6-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in November 2003.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have published their review of the FujiFilm FinePix F610, a 6-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in November 2003. Website: Index Digicam - FujiFilm FinePix F610 Review Website: Read my review of the Fujifilm FinePix F610
The Polish website FotoPolis have just reviewed the Trust 1490 PowerC@m, an affordable 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens.
Website: FotoPolis - Trust 1490 PowerC@m Review
Website: Trust 1490 PowerC@m
The Polish website FotoPolis have just reviewed the Trust 1490 PowerC@m, an affordable 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens. Website: FotoPolis - Trust 1490 PowerC@m Review Website: Trust 1490 PowerC@m