Category: Digital Compact Cameras
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the Fuji FinePix F700. Fuji claims the the F700 sensor improves image quality by widening the dynamic range, rather than just increasing the number of pixels. This should mean more detail in the shadow and highlight areas of an image than Fuji cameras have previously captured.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have just reviewed the Fuji FinePix F700. Fuji claims the the F700 sensor improves image quality by widening the dynamic range, rather than just increasing the number of pixels. This should mean more detail in the shadow and highlight areas of an image than Fuji…
The Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Fuji FinePix S7000, which is the successor to the popular FinePix S602 model. The S7000 uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 Million Effective Pixels output and 12.3 million recorded pixels. It costs around $799.99 and is available now.
Website: Digit.no - Fuji FinePix S7000 Review
The Norwegian website Digit.no have reviewed the Fuji FinePix S7000, which is the successor to the popular FinePix S602 model. The S7000 uses Fuji’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR with 6.3 Million Effective Pixels output and 12.3 million recorded pixels. It costs around $799.99 and is available now. Website: Digit.no…
PENTAX INTRODUCES SECOND GENERATION DUNKABLE DIGICAM
OPTIO43WR FEATURES 4 MEGAPIXELS, ZOOM LENS, FASTER MOVIE AND A QUICK START MODE FOR ACTION SHOTS
GOLDEN, Colorado (March 8, 2004) PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. has announced a second generation fully-immersable* digital camera—the new Optio43WR. Featuring 4.0 effective megapixels, a powerful 2.8X zoom lens, and a JIS Class 7 waterproof rating that keeps the Optio43WR watertight even when the camera is rinsed, splashed or submersed in water.* So, go ahead and dunk the Optio43WR! The latest PENTAX Optio digital camera is the perfect companion for outdoor photography in rain, snow or a day at the beach.
*The Optio43WR may be immersed up to three feet for less than 30 minutes but should not be operated underwater.
PENTAX INTRODUCES SECOND GENERATION DUNKABLE DIGICAM OPTIO43WR FEATURES 4 MEGAPIXELS, ZOOM LENS, FASTER MOVIE AND A QUICK START MODE FOR ACTION SHOTS GOLDEN, Colorado (March 8, 2004) PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. has announced a second generation fully-immersable* digital camera—the new Optio43WR. Featuring 4.0 effective megapixels, a powerful 2.8X zoom lens, and…
Luminous Landscape have published the first in a 3-part review of the Leica Digilux 2, written by contributor Sean Reid and photographer Ben Lifson.
“For reasons I’ll describe in more detail in the full review, the camera gives its best performance when capturing in RAW mode. In JPEG mode, at higher ISO settings, the camera uses smoothing to clean up noise at the expense of detail a process that partially defeats the sharpness its excellent lens provides. Noise reduction, if desired at all, could more effectively be done by the photographer using a good tool like Neat Image or Noise Ninja. Based on what I see in prints from an Epson 2200, I think that I would rarely use any luminance noise reduction on files from the Digilux 2, even at ISO 400.”
Luminous Landscape have published the first in a 3-part review of the Leica Digilux 2, written by contributor Sean Reid and photographer Ben Lifson. “For reasons I’ll describe in more detail in the full review, the camera gives its best performance when capturing in RAW mode. In JPEG mode, at…
The Norwegian website Akamera.no has today reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon Powershot G5, which features a rotating LCD monitor and 4x optical lens.
Website: Akamera.no - Canon G5 Review
The Norwegian website Akamera.no has today reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon Powershot G5, which features a rotating LCD monitor and 4x optical lens. Website: Akamera.no - Canon G5 Review
Ricoh have announced a new addition to their Caplio range of digital cameras. The Caplio RX boasts a wide-angle 28-100mm lens, the world?s fastest shutter response time at only 0.12 seconds and a 3.24-megapixel CCD.
Website: DCViews - Ricoh Caplio RX Press Release
Website: Ricoh Caplio RX Press Specifications
Ricoh have announced a new addition to their Caplio range of digital cameras. The Caplio RX boasts a wide-angle 28-100mm lens, the world?s fastest shutter response time at only 0.12 seconds and a 3.24-megapixel CCD. Website: DCViews - Ricoh Caplio RX Press Release Website: Ricoh Caplio RX Press Specifications
The German manufacturer Rollei are set to release a digital version of their classic Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex film camera. Due for release in Japan on May 21st, the Rollei MiniDigi is a much smaller version with a 2 megapixel sensor and fixed-focus lens. Price will be Y39,800 (excluding tax) in Japan.
Website: dottocomu - Rollei MiniDigi
Website: DPReview - Rollei MiniDigi
The German manufacturer Rollei are set to release a digital version of their classic Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex film camera. Due for release in Japan on May 21st, the Rollei MiniDigi is a much smaller version with a 2 megapixel sensor and fixed-focus lens. Price will be Y39,800 (excluding tax) in…
LetsGoDigital have posted a new review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-P32, a 3.2 megapixel pint and shoot digicam that sells for around $229.
“The Sony DSC-P32 is a digital entry level camera but it certainly deserves its place amongst the many 3 Megapixel cameras because of its user-friendliness of the various settings and the fine image quality. The image resolution of 3 Megapixels gives a good result, also when the user of this camera likes to see his or her digital images printed on paper. The DSC-P32 offers everything a starter could wish for; convenience and user friendliness.”
LetsGoDigital have posted a new review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-P32, a 3.2 megapixel pint and shoot digicam that sells for around $229. “The Sony DSC-P32 is a digital entry level camera but it certainly deserves its place amongst the many 3 Megapixel cameras because of its user-friendliness of the…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the new Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4, which packs the first high-resolution 4-megapixel CCD of the EXILIM lineup into a stylish and thin card size body. The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4 retails for $399.99 and is available now.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the new Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4, which packs the first high-resolution 4-megapixel CCD of the EXILIM lineup into a stylish and thin card size body. The EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z4 retails for $399.99 and is available now. Website: Index Digicam - Casio EXILIM ZOOM…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the tiny Canon PowerShot SD10 (also known as the Digital IXUS i in some countries). The SD10 has a street price of $349 in the USA and £299 in the UK.
“The Canon ELPH series of digicams continues to be a popular option for many consumers, given its tiny size and reputation for great quality. The PowerShot SD10 Digital ELPH shrinks the line even further, taking advantage of that small SD memory card image storage, and sports a near-4-megapixel CCD for high resolution images. Although exposure control is mainly automatic, the availability of exposures up to 15 seconds and adjustable ISO increases the camera’s exposure versatility a great deal.”
Imaging Resource have published their review of the tiny Canon PowerShot SD10 (also known as the Digital IXUS i in some countries). The SD10 has a street price of $349 in the USA and £299 in the UK. “The Canon ELPH series of digicams continues to be a popular option…
Imaging Resource Resource have posted their review of the 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.
“The 3700’s small, compact design makes it a good candidate for travel, as the camera fits easily into a shirt pocket or small purse. The retractable lens design keeps the camera body smooth and low-profile, perfect for pockets, and the silver, metal body is fashionably chic as well as rugged. With the convenience of automatic exposure control and extensive preset shooting modes, the 3700 is perfect for novices and amateurs looking for great pictures and hassle-free camera operation, but has enough capability to handle a variety of shooting conditions.”
Imaging Resource Resource have posted their review of the 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…
The Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / £300.
Website: Fotopolis - Casio QV-R40 Review
The Polish website Fotopolis have reviewed the Casio QV-R40, a 4 megapixel digicam which has an amazing start-up time of one second and shutter-lag of 0.01 seconds. The Casio QV-R40 currently retails for around $300 / £300. Website: Fotopolis - Casio QV-R40 Review
The Polish website Fotopolis have posted a review of the Olympus CAMEDIA C-5060 Wide Zoom camera, an updated version of the popular Olympus CAMEDIA C-5050 model, with a wider-angle lens that is equivalent to a 27-110mm lens on a 35mm camera.
The Polish website Fotopolis have posted a review of the Olympus CAMEDIA C-5060 Wide Zoom camera, an updated version of the popular Olympus CAMEDIA C-5050 model, with a wider-angle lens that is equivalent to a 27-110mm lens on a 35mm camera. Website: Fotopolis - Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Review
The Norwegian website Digit has posted its review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1, a rangefinder-like digital camera which is exactly the same as the Leica Digilux 2 in terms of camera design.
The Norwegian website Digit has posted its review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1, a rangefinder-like digital camera which is exactly the same as the Leica Digilux 2 in terms of camera design. Website: Digit - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 Review
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have reviewed the new 5-megapixel Casio QV-R51.
Website: Akamera.no - Casio QV-R51 Review
The Norwegian website Akamera.no have reviewed the new 5-megapixel Casio QV-R51. Website: Akamera.no - Casio QV-R51 Review
The German website Photoworld.de has reviewed the Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom digital camera, which has 3.2 megapixels and a 10x zoom lens.
The German website Photoworld.de has reviewed the Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom digital camera, which has 3.2 megapixels and a 10x zoom lens. Website: Photoworld.de - Olympus C-760 Ultra Zoom Review
DCResource have posted their review of the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro 1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
“Thus far, I’ve only reviewed two 8MP cameras: this one, and the Sony DSC-F828. I give the edge to the Pro1 in most areas, most importantly image quality and manual controls. The F828 does get points for a faster lens, superior AF system, and nicer movie mode. It’s also a hefty camera to carry around, compared to the relatively compact Pro1.”
DCResource have posted their review of the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro 1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. “Thus far, I’ve only reviewed two 8MP cameras: this one, and the Sony DSC-F828. I give the edge to the Pro1 in…
CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel EasyShare DX6490 digital camera, a digital camera which features a 10x optical zoom lens (38-380mm focal length). The Kodak EasyShare DX6490 has a suggested retail price of £399.99.
“A 38mm-to-380mm (the 35mm-camera equivalent) 10X optical zoom lens and some manual exposure controls put the 4-megapixel EasyShare DX6490 near the top of Kodak’s consumer product line. This dSLR-style model matches its siblings in ease of use but lacks the refinements and the image quality that would nudge it up to advanced-amateur status.”
Website: CNET - Kodak EasyShare DX6490 Review
CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel EasyShare DX6490 digital camera, a digital camera which features a 10x optical zoom lens (38-380mm focal length). The Kodak EasyShare DX6490 has a suggested retail price of £399.99. “A 38mm-to-380mm (the 35mm-camera equivalent) 10X optical zoom lens and some manual exposure controls put…
Sony Japan are launching a new black version of the already very stylish 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera. There’s no indication yet whether this model will make it outside Japan (found via the new blog Engadget).
Sony Japan are launching a new black version of the already very stylish 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera. There’s no indication yet whether this model will make it outside Japan (found via the new blog Engadget). Website: Sony Japan - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 (Black)
Luminous Landscape is the first website that I know of to review the new 8-megapixel Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera. Unfortunately it doesn’t impress Michael Reichmann…
“Like the Sony F828 the Olympus C-8080 is able to shoot in RAW mode. But as with the Sony this mode is almost unusable because the camera takes forever (actually about 20 seconds ? a bit slower than the Sony) to write a RAW file to disk. During this time the camera is unusable. Sorry Olympus and Sony ? that’s not the way I do photography. Shooting Degeurotypes is faster. Spend a few more dollars and put in a bit more buffer memory and also a microprocessor that’s able to walk and chew gum at the same time. Totally frustrating!”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom Review
Luminous Landscape is the first website that I know of to review the new 8-megapixel Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom digital camera. Unfortunately it doesn’t impress Michael Reichmann… “Like the Sony F828 the Olympus C-8080 is able to shoot in RAW mode. But as with the Sony this mode is almost…