Category: Digital Compact Cameras
As part of the preview of the Canon Powershot Pro 1, Steves Digicams have published the same 6 shots taken with the Nikon 8700, Sony DSC-F828 and Canon Powershot Pro 1 8-megapixel digital cameras. It’s a great way to compare the image quality of these 3 cameras, and Steve will be adding samples from the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 and Olympus C-8080 later.
As part of the preview of the Canon Powershot Pro 1, Steves Digicams have published the same 6 shots taken with the Nikon 8700, Sony DSC-F828 and Canon Powershot Pro 1 8-megapixel digital cameras. It’s a great way to compare the image quality of these 3 cameras, and Steve will…
The Czech digital photography website Digineff published its review yesterday of the new Canon PowerShot S1 IS, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
The Czech digital photography website Digineff published its review yesterday of the new Canon PowerShot S1 IS, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. Website: Digineff - Canon PowerShot S1 IS Review
Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal has reviewed 4 ultra-compact digital cameras from Casio, Sony, Konica Minolta and Pentax. Thanks to Phil Baker for letting me know about the article.
“All four cameras took good pictures, and deciding which did best is necessarily a subjective judgment. But, after comparing similar pictures from the four cameras side by side on a computer screen, Katie and I consistently found the images from the low-end $299 Konica Minolta Dimage Xg to be the best overall.”
Website: Wall Street Journal - “Honey, They Shrunk the Cameras”
Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal has reviewed 4 ultra-compact digital cameras from Casio, Sony, Konica Minolta and Pentax. Thanks to Phil Baker for letting me know about the article. “All four cameras took good pictures, and deciding which did best is necessarily a subjective judgment. But, after comparing…
The Spanish website Foto Imagen Digital has just posted an extensive 12-page review of the 8-megapixel Sony DSC-F828. There is a also a lengthy review of the Canon EOS 300D DSLR available. You can translate the reviews into English via the BabelFish link in the top right corner of the website.
The Spanish website Foto Imagen Digital has just posted an extensive 12-page review of the 8-megapixel Sony DSC-F828. There is a also a lengthy review of the Canon EOS 300D DSLR available. You can translate the reviews into English via the BabelFish link in the top right corner of the…
Kyocera Press Release 19/02/04
KYOCERA ADDS NEW FINECAM SL400R DIGITAL CAMERA
Ultra-Thin, World’s Fastest 4.0 Megapixel 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera
RTUNETM Technology Ensures The Shortest Lag Time And Unlimited Continuous Shooting at 3.3 Frames Per Second
Somerset, NJ - Kyocera Optics, Inc., the imaging industry arm of Kyocera Corporation, advances its revolutionary line of RTUNE digital cameras with the new Kyocera Finecam SL400R. Targeted to serious photographers who demand greater resolution images, the 4 Megapixel Finecam SL400R with RTUNE image processing is the only solution for digital camera fans who have been frustrated by “missing the moment” due to the combination of the shutter speed lag time and slow “shot to shot” time. The world’s thinnest 3x optical zoom digital camera, the sleek SL400R features a new protective lens hood and sports Kyocera?s popular unique swivel lens for obtaining images from virtually any vantage point.
Kyocera Press Release 19/02/04 KYOCERA ADDS NEW FINECAM SL400R DIGITAL CAMERA Ultra-Thin, World’s Fastest 4.0 Megapixel 3x Optical Zoom Digital Camera RTUNETM Technology Ensures The Shortest Lag Time And Unlimited Continuous Shooting at 3.3 Frames Per Second Somerset, NJ - Kyocera Optics, Inc., the imaging industry arm of Kyocera Corporation…
Kyocera Press Release 19/02/04
KYOCERA ANNOUNCES NEW CONTAX SL300R T* DIGITAL CAMERA
Newest Digital Camera With RTUNE Has Sophisticated Upscale Look Associated With Contax’s Award-Winning SLRs
Features Carl Zeiss T* Lens, Slim Swivel Body Design and Unlimited Continuous Shooting at 3.5 Frames Per Second
Somerset, NJ—Somerset, NJ - Kyocera Optics, Inc., the imaging industry arm of Kyocera Corporation, expands its breakthrough line of digital cameras with the new, upscale Contax SL300R T* featuring its revolutionary RTUNE imaging technology. Targeted for the discriminating photographer, the new 3.2 MegaPixel Contax SL300R T* is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar T* 5.8-17.4mm F2.8-4.7 lens (which is equivalent to a 38mm to 115mm zoom in 35mm format). Kyocera?s RTUNE imaging engine virtually eliminates shutter lag time and allows the world?s fastest full-memory continuous shooting at 3.5 frames per second (fps) with outstanding image quality.
Kyocera Press Release 19/02/04 KYOCERA ANNOUNCES NEW CONTAX SL300R T* DIGITAL CAMERA Newest Digital Camera With RTUNE Has Sophisticated Upscale Look Associated With Contax’s Award-Winning SLRs Features Carl Zeiss T* Lens, Slim Swivel Body Design and Unlimited Continuous Shooting at 3.5 Frames Per Second Somerset, NJ—Somerset, NJ - Kyocera Optics…
A user over on the Pixource Digital forums has posted what I think is the first ever review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 digital camera, a rangefinder-like camera that has generated quite a lot of interest (found via Digicamera.net).
“The menus are very intuitive. The LCD is fairly big, at least bigger than the one I have on my Canon EOS 1Ds. EVF is something new to me and I think it will take a while for me to get used to it. Lots of information are displayed on either the LCD or EVF display, including ISO, Flash mode, Recording Format, AF/AF Macro mode, Shooting Mode, Metering Mode, Battery status, Remaining shots, and of course, Aperture and Shutter values. There is even a live-histogram and in one mode displays a 3x3 grip to give you a better guideline for ‘rules of third’ composition. Very thoughful.”
A user over on the Pixource Digital forums has posted what I think is the first ever review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 digital camera, a rangefinder-like camera that has generated quite a lot of interest (found via Digicamera.net). “The menus are very intuitive. The LCD is fairly big, at…
Steves Digicams have published a First Look at the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show.
“The Pro1 features the first Canon L-series lens ever incorporated into a compact digital camera. It’s a 28-200mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.4-3.5, 7x optical zoom constructed of 14 elements with two aspherical elements, two UD-glass elements and one Fluorite crystal element. The addition of Fluorite crystal and UD glass to the lens construction reduces the level of anomalous dispersion (chromatic aberration) compared to conventional optical glass, while the aspherical elements correct spherical aberration and allow the overall size and weight of the lens to be reduced.”
Steves Digicams have published a First Look at the 8 megapixel Canon PowerShot Pro1, which was announced by Canon just before the start of the PMA 2004 trade show. “The Pro1 features the first Canon L-series lens ever incorporated into a compact digital camera. It’s a 28-200mm (35mm format equivalent)…
Steves Digicams have posted a First Look at 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.
“The S1 employs a high-speed and variable speed Canon Ultrasonic Motor (USM) to operate the zoom lens mechanism, a feature it shares with the new, top-of-the-line PowerShot Pro1 digital camera. The silence of the USM is particularly beneficial in movie mode to preserve and enhance the quality of the audio recording.”
Steves Digicams have posted a First Look at 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. “The S1 employs a high-speed and variable speed Canon Ultrasonic Motor (USM) to operate the zoom…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Kyocera Finecam SL300R. Kyocera claims that this is the world’s thinnest 3x optical zoom digital camera, which virtually eliminates lag time and is capable of unlimited continuous shooting at an unprecedented 3.5 frames per second.
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the 3.2 megapixel Kyocera Finecam SL300R. Kyocera claims that this is the world’s thinnest 3x optical zoom digital camera, which virtually eliminates lag time and is capable of unlimited continuous shooting at an unprecedented 3.5 frames per second. Website: Index Digicam - Kyocera…
DCResource 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.
“While it’s not the perfect ultra zoom camera, the Canon PowerShot S1 IS comes close. Even with a few flaws, it’s still one of the best ultra zoom cameras, along with the Olympus C-740/750 (both replaced by the C-765/770), Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10, and the Kodak EasyShare DX6490.”
DCResource 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. “While it’s not the perfect ultra zoom camera, the Canon PowerShot S1 IS comes close. Even with a few flaws…
DCViews 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 older C5050 was already a very good camera, so consequently only slight improvement was needed to make the C-5060 Wide Zoom completely up-to-date once more. The tilting LCD monitor now offers more angles and more display options than the previous one. The new camera supports CF cards together with xD-picture cards as opposed to CF combined with SmartMedia cards. There is a true wide angle zoom of 27mm (eq.) that will certainly please landscape enthusiasts, and several internal features have been enhanced to offer even better exposure and image control than before.”
DCViews 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 older C5050 was already a very good camera, so consequently only…
CNET have posted their review of the Panasonic DMC-FZ10 Lumix ultrazoom digital camera.
“The new Lumix still receives high marks for design, features, and performance, but in image quality, the FZ10 falls short of some 4-megapixel competitors, such as the Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom.”
CNET have posted their review of the Panasonic DMC-FZ10 Lumix ultrazoom digital camera. “The new Lumix still receives high marks for design, features, and performance, but in image quality, the FZ10 falls short of some 4-megapixel competitors, such as the Olympus C-750 Ultra Zoom.” CNET - Panasonic DMC-FZ10 Lumix Review
The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the stylish 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera, which should be available in your local photography shop now.
The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the stylish 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 digital camera, which should be available in your local photography shop now. Website: Akamera.dk - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 Review
Luminous Landscape have posted an optical analysis of the 8-megapixel Sony DSC-F828 using the new optical testing system DxO Analyzer.
“One of the chief criticisms that has been aimed at the Sony F828 is with regard to chromatic aberrations. When I first prepared the graphs above I was therefore surprised to see how low the CA numbers were. They seemed unusually low. Then I looked at the data for other focal lengths.
The chart above and the table below help us to understand why some people sometimes see it and some people sometimes don’t.
This camera system - the sensor and lens combined - clearly displays considerable CA at wide angle settings, and lower but still quite high CA values at the longest focal lengths. But at mid-focal lengths chromatic aberration because very low, almost negligible.”
Website: Luminous Landscape - Sony DSC-F828 Optical Analysis
Luminous Landscape have posted an optical analysis of the 8-megapixel Sony DSC-F828 using the new optical testing system DxO Analyzer. “One of the chief criticisms that has been aimed at the Sony F828 is with regard to chromatic aberrations. When I first prepared the graphs above I was therefore surprised…
A-Digital-Eye have published a gallery of 12 photos taken with the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. All of them are available to look at as full-sized unedited originals.
A-Digital-Eye have published a gallery of 12 photos taken with the new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8700 digital camera. All of them are available to look at as full-sized unedited originals. Website: A-Digital-Eye - Nikon Coolpix 8700 Gallery
In an attenpt to catch up with all of the latest reviews that have been posted on various websites during the last week, here in no particular order is a handy list…
Steves Digicams
Olympus D-565 Zoom
Gateway DC-T50
Popular Photography Magazine
Nikon D2H
HP Photosmart 7960 Printer
Photoxels
Kodak Easyshare DX6490
Photoworld.de (German)
Canon PowerShot A80
Photographic Magazine
Minolta DiMAGE A1
Pentax *ist D
Index Digicam (Hungarian)
Panasonic SV-AS10
Nikon Coolpix 3700
ePhotoZine
Apacer Disc Steno CP-200
e-Fotografija (Slovenian)
Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom
Canon PowerShot s1
Fujifilm S7000
DPReview
Canon EOS 300D
Digital Photography Now
Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom
Digital Outback Photo
Nikon Coolpix 8700
Digital Camera Resource
Canon PowerShot S410 / S500 Digital ELPH
In an attenpt to catch up with all of the latest reviews that have been posted on various websites during the last week, here in no particular order is a handy list… Steves DigicamsOlympus D-565 ZoomGateway DC-T50 Popular Photography MagazineNikon D2HHP Photosmart 7960 Printer PhotoxelsKodak Easyshare DX6490 Photoworld.de (German)Canon PowerShot…
Casio UK Press Release
CASIO Announces New EXILIM ZOOM Digital Cameras with Long Battery Life
Thin, Stylish Models with 3x Optical Zoom and up to 2.5x Longer Battery Life
February 25th 2004, London, UK - CASIO ELECTRONICS Co. Ltd. today announced the 4.0 megapixel EX-Z40 and the 3.2 megapixel EX-Z30. The two new models, part of the EXILIM ZOOM range of digital cameras, benefit from extra long battery life and 3x optical zoom.
The new EXILIM ZOOM models incorporate the ‘EXILIM Engine’, a newly developed compact image processing module with a 3 layer Stack MCM 1, that achieves high picture quality and quick response using a 1.8V low-power system. This makes the cameras? compact dimensions possible and at the same time have a battery life 2.5 times that of previous models 2, it also enables users a to capture stunning 360 photos a single battery charge 3. Thanks to the EX-Z30 and EX-Z40’s unrivalled processing speed, streamed movie clips with sound can also be captured, compared with previous models limit of 30 or 60 second clips. Budding movie makers can now capture memorable events and the only limitation is the capacity of their memory card.
Casio UK Press Release CASIO Announces New EXILIM ZOOM Digital Cameras with Long Battery Life Thin, Stylish Models with 3x Optical Zoom and up to 2.5x Longer Battery Life February 25th 2004, London, UK - CASIO ELECTRONICS Co. Ltd. today announced the 4.0 megapixel EX-Z40 and the 3.2 megapixel EX-Z30…
Fujifilm UK Press Release 25/02/04
25 February 2004 Fujifilm today launches the FinePix A120, a camera designed to automate the complex areas of digital photography, whilst still producing high Fujifilm picture quality. With a shape unlike any camera that has gone before, the neat and innovative design makes it stand out from the crowd.
With a 3.1 million pixel effective resolution and movie recording capabilities, the FinePix A120 offers great functionality yet remains easy to use. Pleasant to hold and operate, with its rounded, compact shape, the FinePix A120 offers straightforward controls and menu options, ensuring this camera makes life easy for the intrepid photographer looking to make the leap to digital photography.
Fujifilm UK Press Release 25/02/04 25 February 2004 Fujifilm today launches the FinePix A120, a camera designed to automate the complex areas of digital photography, whilst still producing high Fujifilm picture quality. With a shape unlike any camera that has gone before, the neat and innovative design makes it stand…
Gateway Press Release 26/02/04
PR Newswire via NewsEdge Corporation: Five-Megapixel Model Beats Out Industry’s Established Leaders
POWAY, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Continuing its successful advance into digital consumer electronics, Gateway today announced that its DC-T50 5.25 megapixel digital camera was named 2004’s “Best Consumer Digital Camera” at the annual Best Magazine Awards.
The Best Magazine Awards were presented at the DigitalFocus(tm) 2004 event in Las Vegas prior to the Photo Marketing Association 2004 trade show. According to Best Magazine, the awards honor companies for their outstanding digital imaging products. The Gateway DC-T50 beat out such long-time industry heavyweights as Olympus, Kodak, Minolta, Fujifilm, HP and Pentax, who were all named finalists in the Consumer Digital Camera category.
Gateway Press Release 26/02/04 PR Newswire via NewsEdge Corporation: Five-Megapixel Model Beats Out Industry’s Established Leaders POWAY, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Continuing its successful advance into digital consumer electronics, Gateway today announced that its DC-T50 5.25 megapixel digital camera was named 2004’s “Best Consumer Digital Camera” at the annual Best Magazine…