Category: Digital Compact Cameras

Thursday, May 13, 2004

Olympus Mju 410 DigitalThe Norwegian website Akamera.no has 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).

Website: Akamera.no - Olympus Mju 410 Digital Review

Website: Read my review of the Olympus Mju 410 Digital

The Norwegian website Akamera.no has 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…

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Canon PowerShot S60Imaging Resource 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.

“Last year’s PowerShot S45 and S50 impressed me as well-built cameras with excellent image quality and rich feature sets. This year’s S60 model constitutes a significant upgrade to the S50, with a wider-angle zoom lens and improved control layout. Image quality will be the real issue though, given the new lens technology that Canon is using in the S60. With so many variables involved (a whole new lens design with thinner elements, high-index optical glass, and a new aspheric lens-molding technology), the result could be a camera with better, worse, or similar image quality to the earlier units. What I saw in the prototype unit was encouraging, but I’m refraining from making any final evaluation until I can put a production model through the wringer.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Canon PowerShot S60 Preview

Imaging Resource 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. “Last year’s PowerShot S45 and S50 impressed me as well-built cameras with excellent image quality and rich feature sets. This year’s S60 model constitutes…

Olympus C-760 Ultra ZoomThe Polish website FotoPolis has reviewed the Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom digital camera, which has 3.2 megapixels and a 10x zoom lens.

Website: FotoPolis - Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom Review

The Polish website FotoPolis has reviewed the Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom digital camera, which has 3.2 megapixels and a 10x zoom lens. Website: FotoPolis - Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom Review

Canon PowerShot S60It was only announced yesterday, but DCResource have already 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 RAW + JPEG option isn’t what it sounds like. The camera doesn’t save a separate JPEG image along with the RAW file like Canon’s SLR cameras. Rather, it embeds a JPEG thumbnail that allows for the zoom and scroll (AKA playback zoom) feature and image playback on the camera or the PC. Why would you want to use a larger thumbnail? The answer is, to check the detail in the image. If you use the zoom and scroll feature a lot, a higher resolution thumbnail will let you see more detail when zoomed in.”

Website: DCResource - Canon PowerShot S60 Preview

It was only announced yesterday, but DCResource have already 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 RAW + JPEG option isn’t what it sounds like. The camera doesn’t save a separate JPEG image…

Canon PowerShot Pro 1The German website digitalkamera.de have today reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.

Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon PowerShot Pro1 Review

The German website digitalkamera.de have today reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon PowerShot Pro1 Review

Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600The Norwegian website DigIT have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera.

Website: DigIT - Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Review

The Norwegian website DigIT have just reviewed the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera. Website: DigIT - Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Review

Nikon Coolpix 8700CNEt have published their review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera.

“An 8X ED-Nikkor zoom lens distinguishes Nikon’s Coolpix 8700 from the rest of the 8-megapixel competition but not much else. It shoots great pictures with loads of detail, and it offers enthusiasts a solid feature set, but those same photographers will probably grumble about its lackluster performance and some aspects of its design.”

Website: CNET - Nikon Coolpix 8700 Review

CNEt have published their review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. “An 8X ED-Nikkor zoom lens distinguishes Nikon’s Coolpix 8700 from the rest of the 8-megapixel competition but not much else. It shoots great pictures with loads of detail, and it offers enthusiasts a solid feature set…

Monday, May 10, 2004

Leica Digilux 2DPreview have just published their review of the 5 megapixel Leica Digilux 2.

“When you first handle the Digilux 2 you can’t help but be impressed by its build quality and logical control layout. I’m quite comfortable stating that the Digilux 2 has the easiest to use manual controls of any current digital camera. This allows for quick switching into aperture priority, shutter priority or manual focus. It’s clear that Leica has also worked hard to ensure the small details are as we would expect, from the weighty yet smooth motion of the lens barrel rings to the neat compartment doors.”

Website: DPReview - Leica Digilux 2 Review

DPreview have just published their review of the 5 megapixel Leica Digilux 2. “When you first handle the Digilux 2 you can’t help but be impressed by its build quality and logical control layout. I’m quite comfortable stating that the Digilux 2 has the easiest to use manual controls of…

Canon PowerShot S60Canon have today announced the PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body.

You can view some sample images here:
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/pss60/sample-e.html

Canon Europe Product Info
Fast, powerful and intuitive: the 5.0 Megapixel PowerShot S60 bursts with professional features, yet is compact enough to take everywhere. A finely crafted tool with which to indulge your creativity.

Features
5.0 Megapixels
3.6x wide angle optical zoom lens
Canon UA glass-moulded aspherical lens ensures slim body
13 shooting modes
DIGIC and iSAPS
9-point AiAF
Print/Share button
PictBridge/Canon Direct Print compatible
Wide range of accessories
CIG* access

As big as your imagination, as small as your pocket

Canon have today announced the PowerShot S60, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a wide-angle 28mm-100mm lens and a new thin body. You can view some sample images here:http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/pss60/sample-e.html Canon Europe Product Info Fast, powerful and intuitive: the 5.0 Megapixel PowerShot S60 bursts with professional features, yet is compact enough…

Samsung Digimax U-CA 3Steves Digicams 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.

“Bottom line - the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 is a great all-round camera. It’s a good choice for anyone who wants an affordable, easy to use digicam. With the ability to take great pictures, “cool” avatar feature, and compact size, it’s sure to be at the top of our young digicam users’ gift list. And it will also make a great summer vacation camera for mom and dad too!”

Website: Steves Digicams - Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 Review

Steves Digicams 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. “Bottom line - the Samsung Digimax U-CA 3 is a great all-round camera. It’s a good choice for anyone who wants an affordable…

Olympus C-8080 Wide ZoomImaging Resource have just published their full review of the new 8-megapixel Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera.

“When I first set eyes on it, the C-8080 Wide Zoom’s large lens and chunky body made it seem a little bulky and ungainly. Once I began shooting with it though, any such impression quickly departed, and I learned to love the corner to corner sharpness and wide aperture that the large lens afforded. The camera’s fit, feel, and finish are excellent, the overall feel of the camera more “pro” than “consumer.”“

Website: Imaging Resource - Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom Review

Website: Read my review of the Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom

Imaging Resource have just published their full review of the new 8-megapixel Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera. “When I first set eyes on it, the C-8080 Wide Zoom’s large lens and chunky body made it seem a little bulky and ungainly. Once I began shooting with it though, any…

Canon PowerShot A75The Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.

Website: Digineff - Canon PowerShot A75 Review

The Czech website Digineff have just reviewed the new 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75. Website: Digineff - Canon PowerShot A75 Review

Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600The Norwegian website Akamera.no have today reviewed the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera.

Website: Akamera.no - Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Review

The Norwegian website Akamera.no have today reviewed the 6 megapixel Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 digital camera. Website: Akamera.no - Casio EXILIM PRO EX-P600 Review

Friday, May 7, 2004

Ricoh Caplio GXRicoh makes history with the launch of Caplio GX - a slim 5-megapixel 28mm wide-angle zoom digital camera with exceptional lens construction and the world’s fastest* shutter response time.

May 6, 2004. Ricoh is very pleased to announce the release of the Caplio GX, a superbly built 5-megapixel, 28mm-85mm wide-angle zoom lens digital camera that will most certainly top of the ‘must have’ lists of avid professionals and photography enthusiasts alike.

The Caplio GX debut marks a significant achievement in Ricoh’s long, dedicated history of manufacturing superior optical devices that began in 1938. To fully appreciate the significance of the Caplio GX launch, one must look to the year 1998 when Ricoh took the world by storm with the unveiling of the Ricoh GR1, an automatic high-performance 28mm compact camera that became an instant sensation winning numerous awards such as the TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Best Compact Camera of the Year.

The Caplio GX combines the traditional craftsmanship expertise of the GR series with further enhanced high-performance technology found in the Caplio RX digital camera that was just released in March 2004.

Ricoh makes history with the launch of Caplio GX - a slim 5-megapixel 28mm wide-angle zoom digital camera with exceptional lens construction and the world’s fastest* shutter response time. May 6, 2004. Ricoh is very pleased to announce the release of the Caplio GX, a superbly built 5-megapixel, 28mm-85mm wide-angle…

Pentax Optio S4iSteves Digicams have just reviewed the tiny 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4i, which has a 3X optical zoom, 1.8 inch LCD monitor and features the first PENTAX digital cradle-style lithium ion recharge base unit.

“Pentax’s new Optio S4i is a full-featured “credit-card size” camera that packs a 4-megapixel imager with a 3x Pentax optical zoom lens in an all-metal body. Its unique size makes it easy to take anywhere. The S4i includes many of the features found on the Optio S4 , but adds new features like a larger 1.8-inch LCD and a charging base unit. It also complies with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to any PictBridge compatible printer.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Pentax Optio S4i Review

Steves Digicams have just reviewed the tiny 4 megapixel Pentax Optio S4i, which has a 3X optical zoom, 1.8 inch LCD monitor and features the first PENTAX digital cradle-style lithium ion recharge base unit. “Pentax’s new Optio S4i is a full-featured “credit-card size” camera that packs a 4-megapixel imager with…

Pentax Optio S40Steves Digicams have posted their review of the Pentax Optio S40, a 4 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera sporting a sleek aluminum design.

“Another new camera from Pentax this year (2004), the Optio S40 is a compact, stylish, and extremely durable camera that is loaded with features usually found on larger, more expensive digicams. It combines a 4-megapixel imager with a smc (super multi coated) Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. It offers the less-experienced user with a wide variety of fully-automatic recording modes, plus includes a Help function that describes various key functions as well as shooting modes.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Pentax Optio S40 Review

Steves Digicams have posted their review of the Pentax Optio S40, a 4 megapixel, 3X zoom digital camera sporting a sleek aluminum design. “Another new camera from Pentax this year (2004), the Optio S40 is a compact, stylish, and extremely durable camera that is loaded with features usually found on…

Pentax Optio 30Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio 30, which is a simple digital camera aimed at photography beginners.

“The new Pentax Optio 30 is an affordable compact camera that combines a 3.2 megapixel imager with a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. When you first look at this camera, you might think the stylish body is metal, but with a touch or a tap you will find that it’s really made from high-impact plastic. Even so it seems to be very well built and should hold up well under normal use. This is a simple to use camera that offers beginners and anyone a wide variety of fully- automatic record modes. “

Website: Steves Digicams - Pentax Optio 30 Review

Steves Digicams have just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio 30, which is a simple digital camera aimed at photography beginners. “The new Pentax Optio 30 is an affordable compact camera that combines a 3.2 megapixel imager with a Pentax 3x optical zoom lens. When you first look at this…

Canon Powershot S410Imaging Resource have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America).

“Image Noise: Noticeable even at ISO 50, but probably not objectionable for most users until ISO 400. With higher CCD resolutions, the pixels are getting smaller, and so image noise is becoming more apparent than in earlier generations of cameras. The S410 exemplifies this trend, in that there is slight but visible image noise, even in its ISO 50 images. For most users though, the results at ISO 50 and 100 will likely be OK, 200 marginal, and only ISO 400 really objectionable. Also, as you’d expect due to its slightly larger pixels, the S410 shows slightly less noise than its higher-resolution sibling, the S500.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Canon Powershot S410 Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the 4.0 megapixel Canon Powershot S410 (known as the Digital IXUS 430 outside North America). “Image Noise: Noticeable even at ISO 50, but probably not objectionable for most users until ISO 400. With higher CCD resolutions, the pixels are getting smaller, and so image noise is…

Canon Digital Ixus 500Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new flagship model of the Canon Digital IXUS fleet, the 5.0 megapixel Powershot S500 (known as the Digital IXUS 500 outside North America), which was announced at the start of February.

“The quality and versatility of the ELPH series has impressed me from the start, and the 5.0-megapixel S500 doesn’t disappoint. The camera’s tiny size makes it a travel worthy companion, and the range of features give the camera an edge over many point-and-shoot style digicams in the marketplace.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Canon Powershot S500 Review

Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new flagship model of the Canon Digital IXUS fleet, the 5.0 megapixel Powershot S500 (known as the Digital IXUS 500 outside North America), which was announced at the start of February. “The quality and versatility of the ELPH series has impressed me from the…

Nikon Coolpix 3200The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the 3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200 and the 2-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 2200 compact digital cameras.

Website: Index Digicam - Nikon Coolpix 3200/2200 Review

The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the 3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200 and the 2-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 2200 compact digital cameras. Website: Index Digicam - Nikon Coolpix 3200/2200 Review