The Norwegian website Akamera.no have just reviewed 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.

Website: Akamera.no - Canon PowerShot S1 IS Review

Epson Japan have posted a marketing brochure (PDF format) for their new Rangefinder Digital Camera RD-1, the world’s first rangefinder digital camera.

Website: Epson Japan - Epson RD-1 Brochure

Pyroport.com have posted a new review of a production version of the Olympus C-750 digital camera, which offers 4 megapixels and an optical 10x zoom lens (found via Gizmodo).

“Once again Olympus have produced a worthy camera that has a lot of useful features for a reasonable price. There are some faults with the camera, but these are far outweighed by the high quality build, vast features and usability.”

Website: Pyroport.com - Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom Review

The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE Z1. This digicam has a 10x optical zoom lens, equivalent to a 38-380mm 35mm camera zoom, which in combination with the digital zoom offers a 40X zoom range.

Website: Index Digicam - Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Review

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

“Relatively low image noise at ISO 50, rapidly increases at higher ISO levels though. Image noise on the Coolpix 8700 is a bit of a mixed bag. Like most 8-megapixel cameras, its overall noise levels are higher than those of the best 4- and 5-megapixel models. That said, I found that it produced surprisingly “clean” images at ISO 50, with less noise than I expected, and indeed, lower noise than many competing 8-megapixel models. Its noise levels seemed to increase more rapidly at higher ISO levels than some of the competition though.”

Website: Imaging Resource - Nikon Coolpix 8700 Review

Fujifilm Press Release 22/03/04

Fujifilm digital camera image scoops Wanderlust Travel Photo of the Year award

Fujifilm is proud to announce that the winner of the prestigious Wanderlust Travel Photograph of the Year Award (Digital Category) is Andrew Chong, using Fujifilm’s FinePix 6800 Zoom camera.  Andrew’s photograph of wildlife on the Galapagos Islands was a clear winner, beating other entrants using newer or higher specification cameras, including the Nikon D100 and Canon EOS 10D.

The FinePix 6800 has been a hugely popular camera, and is ideally suited to the challenges of photographing wildlife because of its powerful optical zoom that captures images quickly and discreetly without intimidating the subject.  This feature enabled Andrew to achieve crisp, detailed images without having to use a large, bulky zoom lens.

Steves Digicams 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.

“The SD110 is a great addition to Canon’s ELPH line and is perfect for anyone who wants or needs a very portable, easy to use and extremely durable camera. Canon continues to makes these small but functional cameras even better. The SD110 makes a great choice for the family, business users, and “tourists”.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH Review

I’m not sure how they do it, but Steves Digicams are once again the first website with a review of a brand new product - this time they’ve taken a look at the 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A75.

“The A75 has excellent image quality. The color saturation and white balance is nearly bulletproof in most shooting conditions. When needed, the “one-push” white balance feature makes it quick and simple to manually set the proper color temperature in mixed-lighting conditions and with the six new scene modes you’re sure to get the proper exposure for unusual shooting conditions.”

Website: Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot A75 Review

The Czech website Digineff have today reviewed the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera.

Website: Digineff - Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 Review

The German website Photoworld.de have just reviewed the 3-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 3200 compact digital camera.

Website: Photoworld.de - Nikon Coolpix 3200 Review

LetsGoDigital are reporting that Sanyo have unveiled the Xacti VPC-J4 EX digital camera at the CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany. This is a 4-megapixel ultra-compact camera with a brushed aluminium body, 1.8-inch TFT LCD and zoom lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 37-104mm. The Xacti VPC-J4 EX will be available in 3 different colors.

Website: LetsGoDigital - Sanyo Xacti VPC-J4 EX

DIWA Press Release 19/03/04

Last month Casio was awarded a Digital Imaging Websites Awards (DIWA) silver medal award for its QV-R40 compact digital camera. A presentation of the award certificate was made to senior Casio representatives at the recent PMA show in Las Vegas, but manufacturing of the special DIWA medal trophies wasn?t completed until after PMA. The trophies are made from a unique polished black rock unique to Larvik, Norway.

With the recent arrival of completed DIWA Awards trophies, a presentation of Casio?s silver medal trophy was arranged on the Casio booth at the CeBIT Fair in Hannover during the show?s opening day.

Pictured during the presentation on the Casio booth are DIWA general manager, Ian Burley handing the 3kg trophy to Ricky Stewart, Casio Europe senior sales manager and Harald Schr?der, Casio Europe marketing manager.

The Casio QV-R40, tested by DIWA member test sites using the association?s unique and detailed scoring system, reached a total score that merited a silver award, with image quality and ease of use making a significant contribution to the camera?s success.

The Slovenian website e-Fotografija have published their review of one of the more popular consumer digicams, the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A80, which sells for around $399.

Website: e-Fotografija - Canon Powershot A80 Review

The Norwegian website Akamera.no have published a full review of the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.

Website: Akamera.no - Canon PowerShot Pro1 Review

Ricoh UK Press Release 19/03/04

Ricoh launches user friendly Caplio RR330, 3.1 Megapixel camera at a competitive price

Ricoh is pleased to announce the release of the Caplio RR330 - a 3.1 megapixel, easy to use, digital camera that offers consumers a tempting introduction to the world of digital photography.

The Caplio RR330 is the latest addition to the Ricoh Caplio series - a series that encompasses the concept of delivering high quality performance, excellent value and style to its users. With a 3x optical zoom, and 2x digital zoom giving a combined performance of 6x zoom, the RR330 produces sharp, good quality images that are hard to beat by other cameras in this class, at this price.

The Caplio RR330 is an affordably priced digital camera with a Recommended Retail Price of ?179.99 including VAT. Featuring a lens at the centre of the camera body, this simple, user-friendly point-and-shoot interface offers users a familiar, trusted feel and a balance similar to that of conventional compact cameras. Transferring images via USB cable to the computer is fast and simple. The RR330 comes with a useful 16MB of internal memory but is compatible with SD card and Multi-Media cards.

Konica Minolta Press Release 18/03/04

Konica Minolta Introduces the New DiMAGE G600 Digital Camera

Extremely compact and powerful 6-megapixel camera is quick and easy to use

Mahwah, NJ (March 18, 2004) - Konica Minolta introduces the new DiMAGE G600 - a fast and easy to use 6 megapixel digital camera designed to enable photographers to produce high-quality images to last a lifetime. This new addition to the DiMAGE camera line features Rapid Response with a 1.3-second start-up time, an ergonomic and easy-to-use design and this new digital camera is packed with features that appeal to both beginners and advanced amateurs alike.

“The new compact and fully-featured DiMAGE G600 is a value-packed, high performance digital camera at an affordable price,” said Jon Sienkiewicz, vice president of marketing, Konica Minolta?s Camera Division. “This new compact camera is ideal for every day snapshots as well as a second camera for serious amateur or professional photographers.”

Sophistication and power

The performance features of the C-60ZOOM are as impressive as its stylish metal exterior. This 6.1 million pixel camera is packed full of innovative technology to make your shots come alive, including the new TruePic TURBO image processor and sunshine LCD. With its precision automatic functions, the 3x zoom model can take care of all the details for you. But it also allows you total creative control to discover new areas of expression.

Please note that the C-460 ZOOM del Sol will only be released in the United Kingdom

Hello sunshine
Summer here we come. Even under the brightest of light conditions, you can check and frame your shots on the C-460ZOOM del Sol’s sunshine LCD. But this 3x zoom camera isn’t content with just one innovation. Added to its 4 million pixels, TruePic TURBO delivers even quicker image processing and better colour and sharpness. This ensures those bright summer memories will look just as good once you get home as they did when you experienced them. Provided with the camera are a leather case, beach towel and after-sun lotion.

Point-and-shoot simplicity for maximum enjoyment

With the 3.2 megapixel CAMEDIA C-160, Olympus proves that quality results can come at a refreshing price. This entry-level model integrates a bright f2.8 lens and smart picture taking functions for incredible shots with point-and-shoot ease. Four scene programmes are also on hand so you can capture a wide range of subjects.

Play in the big league

Eight million pixels and a sunshine LCD: The compact Olympus C-8080 WIDE ZOOM

Hanover, 18 March 2004 - The new Olympus CAMEDIA C-8080 WIDE ZOOM sounds like a dream. But its eight million pixels, 5x wide zoom lens, magnesium alloy body, short shutter release time lag and innovative sunshine LCD are all very real. And together, they make for a true major league player - a compact digital camera that delivers outstanding performance even when compared to digital SLRs in its price range.

With its combination of top-notch photographic performance and compact, lightweight design, the C-8080 WIDE ZOOM is the perfect companion when out hunting for big images in the city or country. Whether breathtaking cityscapes, glitzy gala shots, sensitive portraits or moody mountain landscapes, you can capture them all with the 5x wide zoom lens.