Category: Digital Compact Cameras
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX5, which features a 1/2.5” CCD with a total of 4.23 mega pixels. The camera’s Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens is comparable to a 35 to 105mm lens on a 35mm camera. Enhanced features include guide lines to help identify horizontal and vertical reference, and a real-time histogram which indicates the exposure status.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX5, which features a 1/2.5” CCD with a total of 4.23 mega pixels. The camera’s Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens is comparable to a 35 to 105mm lens on a 35mm camera. Enhanced features include guide lines to help identify horizontal and vertical…
According to an article on Reuters.com, global digital camera sales are set to rise by 39% during 2004, reaching 100 million units by 2008. The catchily-named “Worldwide Digital Still Camera Forecast” by IDC also said that shipments this year will reach 68.6 million units.
Website: Reuters.com - Digital Camera Shipments Seen Up 39 Pct in 2004
According to an article on Reuters.com, global digital camera sales are set to rise by 39% during 2004, reaching 100 million units by 2008. The catchily-named “Worldwide Digital Still Camera Forecast” by IDC also said that shipments this year will reach 68.6 million units. Website: Reuters.com - Digital Camera Shipments…
Sony Press Release 17/05/04
NEW SONY CYBER-SHOT CAMERA INSPIRES INNOVATIVE PICTURE-TAKING
300-Degree Lens Rotation Allows You Flexible Shooting Style
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2004 - Sony, the market leader in consumer digital cameras, has blended the fun of a rotating lens with the speed and clarity of a five-megapixel Cyber-shot digital still camera in the new DSC-F88 model.
The F88 camera’s compact, all-metal body is fitted with an internal Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3X optical zoom lens that allows it to rotate 300 degrees, so you can see your pose in the camera’s 1.8-inch LCD screen before snapping the picture, providing you with a flexible shooting style.
Sony Press Release 17/05/04 NEW SONY CYBER-SHOT CAMERA INSPIRES INNOVATIVE PICTURE-TAKING 300-Degree Lens Rotation Allows You Flexible Shooting Style SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2004 - Sony, the market leader in consumer digital cameras, has blended the fun of a rotating lens with the speed and clarity of a five-megapixel Cyber-shot…
The Czech website Fotoaparat.cz have just published their review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera.
The Czech website Fotoaparat.cz have just published their review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. Website: Fotoaparat.cz - Nikon Coolpix 8700 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH, which packs 3.2 megapixels into the smallest digital ELPH camera ever made with an optical zoom (a 2x zoom lens with a cross-section smaller than a dime). Estimated street price is $299.
“Excellent color. As I’ve become accustomed to with Canon cameras, the SD110 delivered excellent color throughout my testing. Colors were bright and accurate, although I did think that strong additive primary colors (red, green, blue) tended to come out a little oversaturated. The white balance system worked very well, although its Auto option had a lot of trouble with the incandescent lighting of my Indoor Portrait test. In that test though, the SD110’s Incandescent and Manual white balance settings did a very nice job. Skin tones were good, and it’s really hard to find much fault with the SD110’s color in any of the test images.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH, which packs 3.2 megapixels into the smallest digital ELPH camera ever made with an optical zoom (a 2x zoom lens with a cross-section smaller than a dime). Estimated street price is $299. “Excellent color. As I’ve become accustomed to with…
BytePhoto 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. Available now for ?299.99 (inc VAT).
“As a first impression, the Olympus Stylus 410 definitely looked sleek and stylish, the aesthetic details were worked out quite nicely in this model; for instance, the finish on the metallic body gave a shiny, modernized look to the camera as a whole. One of the first things I noticed was that Olympus removed the typical mode command dial, and digitized it and included it in the software. This, in my opinion, is a great move; not only does it clean up the exterior and organize it, it also simplifies using the camera in the dark and makes it generally easier to see the different modes.”
BytePhoto 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…
Transcend Information Press Release 17/05/04
Taipei, Taiwan, May 17, 2004 /Various Agencies—- Transcend Information, Inc. releases the lifestyle enhancing JetFlash Digital Still Camera (JetFlash DSC) this month, May 2004. Easily fitting into your pocket, this digital camera combined with a USB flash drive, allows you to take pictures anywhere, anytime.
With 640x480 pixel-resolution, photos will be easy to email and share with your friends. You?ll never again have to worry about finding the USB cable or card reader to download your images. Just plug your JetFlash DSC into an available USB port and you?re ready to download in seconds. The integrated lithium battery is also recharged via the USB port.
The bundled software, Photo Explorer 8.0, makes it incredibly easy to edit and arrange your photos. Weighting only 26g, Transcend JetFlash-DSC provides you another lightweight yet feature packed USB device.
Transcend Information Press Release 17/05/04 Taipei, Taiwan, May 17, 2004 /Various Agencies—- Transcend Information, Inc. releases the lifestyle enhancing JetFlash Digital Still Camera (JetFlash DSC) this month, May 2004. Easily fitting into your pocket, this digital camera combined with a USB flash drive, allows you to take pictures anywhere, anytime…
PCWorld have just published a comparitive roundup of what they consider to be the top-10 advanced digital cameras. There are a few strange choices in the list…
“The 8-megapixel race is on: Canon, Nikon, and Olympus join Sony in offering high-end consumer models with 8-megapixel CCDs. So far the Olympus C-8080 is our pick of the group (we’ve yet to test the Canon PowerShot Pro1), with top-notch image-quality scores and easy-to-use controls. Nikon’s Coolpix 8700 produced photos as fine as the C-8080’s and has a longer zoom range, but it’s harder to use. In the “If you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it” category, Leica’s classic-looking Digilux 2 is designed for the purist photographer. Its unique feature: a built-in bounce flash.”
PCWorld have just published a comparitive roundup of what they consider to be the top-10 advanced digital cameras. There are a few strange choices in the list… “The 8-megapixel race is on: Canon, Nikon, and Olympus join Sony in offering high-end consumer models with 8-megapixel CCDs. So far the Olympus…
Steves Digicams have published a preview of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body.
“The 5-Megapixel PowerShot S60 camera is equipped with a redesigned 3.6x zoom lens that goes from a wide-angle focal length of 28mm to a telephoto of 100mm (35mm film equivalent). This new lens features an Ultra high refractive index, which makes it thin and compact. The Ultra high refractive index Aspherical (UA) lens allows for a 28mm wide angle zoom while increasing image quality and slimming the body of the camera for a sleek design.”
Steves Digicams have published a preview of the Canon PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body. “The 5-Megapixel PowerShot S60 camera is equipped with a redesigned 3.6x zoom lens that goes from a wide-angle focal length of 28mm to a…
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.
“As I mentioned at the outset, Canon’s PowerShot A70 topped the charts in Canon’s sales last year, outstripping all other camera models. - And for good reason: The A70 offered a rich set of features and excellent image quality at an attractive price. This year, the PowerShot A75 appears poised to follow in the A70’s and A40’s footsteps.”
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75. “As I mentioned at the outset, Canon’s PowerShot A70 topped the charts in Canon’s sales last year, outstripping all other camera models. - And for good reason: The A70 offered a rich set of features and excellent image…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
“Very good image noise at ISO 50, increases steadily at higher ISOs, but very little flattening of subject detail at high ISOs. The PowerShot Pro1 delivers very clean-looking images at its minimum ISO of 50, but the noise levels increase quite steadily beyond that point. (Its noise levels more or less track those of the Sony DSC-F828 and Nikon Coolpix 8700.) For most users, noise will be negligible at ISO 50 and 100, noticeable but acceptable at ISO 200, and objectionable at ISO 400. On a positive note though, there’s relatively little loss of subtle subject detail caused by anti-noise processing, at any ISO setting.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. “Very good image noise at ISO 50, increases steadily at higher ISOs, but very little flattening of subject detail at high ISOs. The PowerShot Pro…
The Slovenian website e-FotoGrafija have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2.
The Slovenian website e-FotoGrafija have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2. Website: e-FotoGrafija - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Review
DCResource have published a dual-review of the new Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zoom digital cameras.
“The Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zooms remain at the top of my list for big zoom cameras, along with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10. I must admit, though, that the FZ10 and Canon S1 and their stabilized lenses make the Olympus twins a little less desirable than before. Even so, the “UZIs” take excellent, sharp photos that will be great for websites or large prints.”
DCResource have published a dual-review of the new Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zoom digital cameras. “The Olympus C-765 and C-770 Ultra Zooms remain at the top of my list for big zoom cameras, along with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10. I must admit, though, that the FZ10 and Canon S…
The Norwegian website DigIT have posted their review of the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3, a 3 megapixel digital camera aimed at the young photographer or the budding photo enthusiast.
The Norwegian website DigIT have posted their review of the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3, a 3 megapixel digital camera aimed at the young photographer or the budding photo enthusiast. Website: DigIT - Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 Review
A-Digital-Eye have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2.
“The DiMAGE Z2 is an impressive little camera featuring a new GT lens that uses AD (anomalous dispersion) glass (APO lens). It corrects a large portion of the color aberration on the telephoto end and delivers sharp images of high contrast across the entire display from the center to the edges. Moreover, it employs two aspherical lenses (one of which is aspherical on both sides), which effectively corrects spherical aberration and distortion aberration.”
A-Digital-Eye have just reviewed the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2. “The DiMAGE Z2 is an impressive little camera featuring a new GT lens that uses AD (anomalous dispersion) glass (APO lens). It corrects a large portion of the color aberration on the telephoto end and delivers sharp images…
The Discovery Channel have shared the details of a trip out to the zoo, armed with 4 compact digital cameras:
“There are so many great animals to see at the zoo. It’s a picture perfect setting. In fact, it’s a great place to test out some new digital cameras.
I took 4 digicams to the zoo with me: two high-end models - the Sony Cyber-shot and the Nikon Coolpix, as well two funky new cams from a Japanese company called Che-ez! Che-ez makes the world’s smallest digital camera, called Snap, and the VU - a pocket-sized video camera!”
Website: Discovery Channel - Digital Cameras: A Trip to the Zoo
The Discovery Channel have shared the details of a trip out to the zoo, armed with 4 compact digital cameras: “There are so many great animals to see at the zoo. It’s a picture perfect setting. In fact, it’s a great place to test out some new digital cameras. I…
CNET have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America).
“Although the Canon PowerShot S410 lacks the manual controls that serious photographers demand, as well as the scene modes and the high-res video capture that some of its competitors offer, it has enough shooting options to please those in the point-and-click crowd who just want a good basic feature set and high-quality snapshots. Replacing the very similar Canon PowerShot S400, this 4-megapixel PowerShot’s major new feature is a Print & Share button for easier direct printing.”
Website: CNET - Canon Powershot S410 Review
CNET have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America). “Although the Canon PowerShot S410 lacks the manual controls that serious photographers demand, as well as the scene modes and the high-res video capture that some of its competitors offer, it has…
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE G500, which has a 3x zoom lens with a range that is equivalent to 39 - 117mm on a 35mm camera.
“Minolta’s latest DiMAGE digicam bears a striking resemblance to the Konica KD-510Z digital camera, no surprise, since it’s essentially the same camera with a new logo. Thanks to a merger between the two companies, the DiMAGE G500 is simply Minolta’s repackaging of the previous Konica model. The dual-slot digicam accepts both SD memory cards and Sony Memory Sticks, a feature that first debuted on the Konica KD-400. Adding to the G500’s attractions are its tiny size and stainless steel alloy body, as well as a high-resolution, five-megapixel CCD.”
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE G500, which has a 3x zoom lens with a range that is equivalent to 39 - 117mm on a 35mm camera. “Minolta’s latest DiMAGE digicam bears a striking resemblance to the Konica KD-510Z digital camera, no surprise, since it’s essentially the…
CNET have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
“Armed with a 7X Canon professional-series zoom lens and an 8-megapixel CCD, the Canon PowerShot Pro1 takes pictures sure to please even the pickiest shooters. But its great images only partly offset the disadvantages imposed by some poorly implemented features and mixed performance.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot Pro1 Review
CNET have reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. “Armed with a 7X Canon professional-series zoom lens and an 8-megapixel CCD, the Canon PowerShot Pro1 takes pictures sure to please even the pickiest shooters. But…
PENTAX Press Release 12/05/04
OptioMX Delivers Digital Still Images And High Resolution Movies At An Affordable Price
GOLDEN, Colorado (May 12, 2004) - PENTAX Imaging Company announced it will ship the first PENTAX combined high resolution digital camera and video movie camera, the OptioMX, in June 2004. The innovative, palm-sized OptioMX 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. The camera will be available for $399.95.
The PENTAX OptioMX offers a new concept in digital imaging by delivering high-quality digital still images and movies. With advanced design and compact dimensions, the OptioMX features a large 1.8 inch LCD monitor that swivels 180 degrees horizontally and 210 degrees vertically to capture images and movies from new and exciting angles. The versatile and ergonomic handle grip of the OptioMX rotates 180 degrees to accommodate a broad range of shooting positions. The OptioMX is compatible with an SD memory card.
PENTAX Press Release 12/05/04 OptioMX Delivers Digital Still Images And High Resolution Movies At An Affordable Price GOLDEN, Colorado (May 12, 2004) - PENTAX Imaging Company announced it will ship the first PENTAX combined high resolution digital camera and video movie camera, the OptioMX, in June 2004. The innovative, palm-sized…