Category: Digital Compact Cameras
The Hungarian website Index Digicam 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.
Website: Index Digicam - Panasonic DMC-FX5
The Hungarian website Index Digicam 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…
After CNET’s review yesterday, Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 3 megapixel DiMAGE E323 compact digital camera. Equipped with a 3X optical zoom, the DiMAGE E323 has a focal range of 5.6mm to 16.8mm, which is equivalent to a 36 - 108mm zoom on a 35mm camera.
“I’ve always been impressed with the DiMAGE line of digital cameras and the ease of use and functionality they provide. Though the DiMAGE E323 is aimed more at the novice user with its full automatic exposure control and limited exposure options, it has enough flexibility to handle most average shooting situations and even a few more challenging ones.”
After CNET’s review yesterday, Imaging Resource have posted their review of the 3 megapixel DiMAGE E323 compact digital camera. Equipped with a 3X optical zoom, the DiMAGE E323 has a focal range of 5.6mm to 16.8mm, which is equivalent to a 36 - 108mm zoom on a 35mm camera. “I’ve…
Luminous Landscape have today reviewed the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera. Find out just what Michael Reichmann thinks of the third 8-megapixel digicam that he has reviewed.
“It’s hard to really fault the A2’s image quality. Images are crisp, fully detailed, and at ISOs of 64 or 100 virtually noise free. Up to ISO 200 can be used if a noise reduction program is used in post processing. Chromatic aberration is hardly visible, and I’ve seen no evidence of purple fringing.
Prints up to A3 in size are easily made, and even seriously cropped frames can produce very nice 8X10” prints.
While a 6MP DSLR will produce somewhat better images, they will not print as large without ressing up, and for may users the difference will not be that significant.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 Review
Luminous Landscape have today reviewed the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera. Find out just what Michael Reichmann thinks of the third 8-megapixel digicam that he has reviewed. “It’s hard to really fault the A2’s image quality. Images are crisp, fully detailed, and at ISOs of 64 or…
Steves Digicams 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.
“And what of the seemingly shrinking difference between the high-end 8-megapixel prosumer digicam and the low-end digital SLR? If it’s features you crave, the family-friendly prosumer digicam like the Pro1 is your answer; you’ll not find a dSLR with the Pro1’s VGA-sized movies, built-in macro capability, Focus bracketing, or flexible vari-angle LCD viewfinder. But the Pro1’s feature advantages are less important if you need the versatility of interchangeable lenses, dSLR shooting performance, an optical thru-the-lens viewfinder and superior image quality (especially at high ISO).”
Steves Digicams 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. “And what of the seemingly shrinking difference between the high-end 8-megapixel prosumer digicam and the low-end digital SLR? If it’s features…
The Norwegian website Digit.no has published a review of the Ricoh Caplio G4 Wide, a 3 megapixel digital camera with a 28-85mm lens.
The Norwegian website Digit.no has published a review of the Ricoh Caplio G4 Wide, a 3 megapixel digital camera with a 28-85mm lens. Website: Digit.no - Ricoh Caplio G4 Wide Review
DCViews are reporting that Voigtlander have just announced a 5 megapixel digital camera, the Digital 530, which has an RRP of just 279 Euros. The full specs and a photo of the new camera is available at the link below.
Website: DCViews - Voigtlander Digital 530
DCViews are reporting that Voigtlander have just announced a 5 megapixel digital camera, the Digital 530, which has an RRP of just 279 Euros. The full specs and a photo of the new camera is available at the link below. Website: DCViews - Voigtlander Digital 530
The Spanish website quesabesde.com has published its review of the FujiFilm FinePix F610, a 6-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in November 2003.
The Spanish website quesabesde.com has published its review of the FujiFilm FinePix F610, a 6-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in November 2003. Website: quesabesde.com - FujiFilm FinePix F610 Review Website: Read my review of the Fujifilm FinePix F610
CNET have posted a review of the 3 megapixel DiMAGE E323 compact digital camera. Equipped with a 3X optical zoom, the DiMAGE E323 has a focal range of 5.6mm to 16.8mm, which is equivalent to a 36 - 108mm zoom on a 35mm camera.
“Konica Minolta’s bargain-priced 3-megapixel offering is the Dimage E323, a well-designed, solidly built compact equipped with a 3X zoom lens. A metallic finish of silver and blue lends the camera a touch of style, but this Dimage is basically the workaday version of its svelter and hipper X-series siblings.”
Website: CNET - Minolta DiMAGE E323 Review
CNET have posted a review of the 3 megapixel DiMAGE E323 compact digital camera. Equipped with a 3X optical zoom, the DiMAGE E323 has a focal range of 5.6mm to 16.8mm, which is equivalent to a 36 - 108mm zoom on a 35mm camera. “Konica Minolta’s bargain-priced 3-megapixel offering is…
Akamera.dk have reviewed the HP Photosmart 735 digital camera, which has 3.2 megapixels and up to 15x zoom - 3x optical and 5x digital - from a Pentax precision lens for clear, crisp photo prints.
Akamera.dk have reviewed the HP Photosmart 735 digital camera, which has 3.2 megapixels and up to 15x zoom - 3x optical and 5x digital - from a Pentax precision lens for clear, crisp photo prints. Website: Akamera.dk - HP Photosmart 735 Review
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have posted their review of the new flagship model in the Canon Digital IXUS fleet, the 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 500, which was announced at the start of February.
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have posted their review of the new flagship model in the Canon Digital IXUS fleet, the 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 500, which was announced at the start of February. Website: Akamera.no - Canon Digital IXUS 500 Review
PhotographyBLOG visitor Emil, who has just bought the new Canon Powershot Pro1 digital camera, has kindly posted some more full-sized sample images on his website. They were all taken with a production camera and haven’t been post-processed in any way. If you want to see what the Pro1 is capable of, then click the link below.
Website: Canon Powershot Pro1 Sample Images
PhotographyBLOG visitor Emil, who has just bought the new Canon Powershot Pro1 digital camera, has kindly posted some more full-sized sample images on his website. They were all taken with a production camera and haven’t been post-processed in any way. If you want to see what the Pro1 is capable…
Ricoh Press Release 16/03/04
Ricoh launches the Caplio RX - a slim 28mm wide-angle digital camera with both the world?s fastest shutter response* and start-up times.
Ricoh is pleased to announce the release of the Caplio RX, a slim wide-angle 28mm digital camera that combines the world?s fastest shutter response and start-up times with outstanding image quality and user-friendly functionality at an extremely competitive price point.
The Caplio RX is quicker, slimmer, lighter and even easier to use than its wide-angle lens predecessor the Caplio G4wide, which made its debut in September of 2003. Relentless in their pursuit to build faster and more versatile digital cameras, the Caplio RX marks a tremendous leap forward for the Ricoh organization that continually strive to design innovative, quality products.
Ricoh Press Release 16/03/04 Ricoh launches the Caplio RX - a slim 28mm wide-angle digital camera with both the world?s fastest shutter response* and start-up times. Ricoh is pleased to announce the release of the Caplio RX, a slim wide-angle 28mm digital camera that combines the world?s fastest shutter response…
Luminous Landscape have published the second in a 3-part review of the Leica Digilux 2, written by contributor Sean Reid and photographer Ben Lifson.
“As I see it, an exceptional camera needs to be successful both in terms of its design (it’s usefulness to the photographer as a tool) and it’s image quality. As I discussed in Part I of this review, Leica’s analog controls for shutter speed, aperture, focus and focal length are among its greatest strengths. Together they make the camera fluid and quick to work with. The very large and bright 2.5” LCD screen also adds to the functionality and usefulness of the camera, as does the very effective metering and live histogram display. For the most part, the camera allows one to work without delay or distraction.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Leica Digilux 2 Review - Part 2
Luminous Landscape have published the second in a 3-part review of the Leica Digilux 2, written by contributor Sean Reid and photographer Ben Lifson. “As I see it, an exceptional camera needs to be successful both in terms of its design (it’s usefulness to the photographer as a tool) and…
The Czech website Digineff has published a short review of the FujiFilm FinePix F610, a 6-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in November 2003.
The Czech website Digineff has published a short review of the FujiFilm FinePix F610, a 6-megapixel digital camera that was first announced back in November 2003. Website: Digineff - FujiFilm FinePix F610 Review Website: Read my review of the Fujifilm FinePix F610
The Danish website Akamera.dk have today published their review of the HP Photosmart 935, a 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens.
The Danish website Akamera.dk have today published their review of the HP Photosmart 935, a 5 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom lens. Website: Akamera.dk - HP Photosmart 935 Review
The Danish website Digitalmagasinet.dk have posted their review of the compact Nikon Coolpix 3700 digital camera.
The Coolpix 3700 has a very different design from previous Coolpix models, with a brushed aluminium body that’s both slim and lightweight. The 3.2 megapixel 3700 features a 3x optical zoom that is equivalent to 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera.
Digitalmagasinet.dk have provided a brief summary for everyone who can’t read Danish:
“We really liked the Image quality (low noise and excellent exposure), the advanced video facilities, and found the camera to be very user friendly.”
The Danish website Digitalmagasinet.dk have posted their review of the compact Nikon Coolpix 3700 digital camera. The Coolpix 3700 has a very different design from previous Coolpix models, with a brushed aluminium body that’s both slim and lightweight. The 3.2 megapixel 3700 features a 3x optical zoom that is equivalent…
ByteSector have posted what may be the first ever review of the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2.
“Conventionally, the user can swap between the internal and external viewfinders. That isn’t new but how it is done is! If you switch to the internal viewfinder “the thing you look at with one eye” the external viewfinder has some mechanical element that folds a screen over it. So the external viewfinder doesn’t simply turn off, it is covered up by a mechanism. A cool design enhancement; it shows you exactly that which is shown on the external viewfinder into the internal one, same colours, contrasts and hues. It’s like a reflective mirror inside.”
ByteSector have posted what may be the first ever review of the 4-megapixel, 10x zoom Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2. “Conventionally, the user can swap between the internal and external viewfinders. That isn’t new but how it is done is! If you switch to the internal viewfinder “the thing you look…
The Slovenian website e-Fotografija has just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio 30, which is a simple digital camera aimed at photography beginners.
The Slovenian website e-Fotografija has just reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio 30, which is a simple digital camera aimed at photography beginners. Website: e-Fotografija - Pentax Optio 30 Review
Digital Outback Photo have added some photos of cactus plants to their diary review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera.
“The 8700 is capable of producing very nice photos once you get more used to it. If you shoot raw you just have to be patient to wait for the camera to write the files (the 8700 may be faster with other cards than my 1GB Microdrive).”
Digital Outback Photo have added some photos of cactus plants to their diary review of the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. “The 8700 is capable of producing very nice photos once you get more used to it. If you shoot raw you just have to be patient to…
A forum user over on the Thailand website Photohobby.net has posted a useful comparison of the 5 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A1 and the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera (found via digicamera.net).
“I have a chance to play around with the A2 for couple days. Having both A1/A2 at the same time make me decide to write a short review emphasizing how the two are different. I hope that the information I?ve put here will be beneficial for whom who is seeking for what to buy. As well as the A1 owner like mine will have a chance to see whether or not the new A2 is worth upgrading?”
Website: Photohobby.net - Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 vs A1 Comparison
A forum user over on the Thailand website Photohobby.net has posted a useful comparison of the 5 megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A1 and the new 8-megapixel Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 digital camera (found via digicamera.net). “I have a chance to play around with the A2 for couple days. Having both…