Category: Digital Compact Cameras
The Slovenian website e-Fotografija have reviewed the stylish and affordable 5 megapixel Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom, which relaces the older C-4000 Zoom model and features a more compact design that is almost 20% smaller than its predecessor. The C-5000 has a full range of exposure modes, including Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, full Manual control and 6 preset Creative Scene modes. It has a built-in flash with 7 different modes and also accepts an external flash via its hot shoe.
Website: e-Fotografija - Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Review
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The Slovenian website e-Fotografija have reviewed the stylish and affordable 5 megapixel Olympus CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom, which relaces the older C-4000 Zoom model and features a more compact design that is almost 20% smaller than its predecessor. The C-5000 has a full range of exposure modes, including Aperture Priority, Shutter…
The German website digitalkamera.de have reviewed the 5 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE A1 digital camera, which has recently been drastically reduced in price by many retailers in the UK and USA, no doubt because of the Canon EOS 300D. The A1, however, is still proving to be quite a popular choice with consumers.
The German website digitalkamera.de have reviewed the 5 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE A1 digital camera, which has recently been drastically reduced in price by many retailers in the UK and USA, no doubt because of the Canon EOS 300D. The A1, however, is still proving to be quite a popular choice…
DCResource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE G500, which has a 3x zoom lens with a range that is equivalent to 39 - 117mm on a 35mm camera.
“I was pleasantly surprised by the photo quality on the G500. For a compact camera, they are very good. Minolta definitely has the sharpness cranked up, which adds a tiny bit of noise to the images. Color and exposure were also good. Purple fringing / chromatic aberrations were nowhere to be found (except for a little in the torture test). I guess the blurry corner is my only real complaint—good job Konica/Minolta!”
DCResource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Minolta DiMAGE G500, which has a 3x zoom lens with a range that is equivalent to 39 - 117mm on a 35mm camera. “I was pleasantly surprised by the photo quality on the G500. For a compact camera, they are very good. Minolta definitely…
The Norwegian website DigIT have reviewed the Sony DSC-V1 compact digital camera, which features 5 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, flexible exposure control and an infrared laser hologram.
Website: DigIT - Sony DSC-V1 Review
The Norwegian website DigIT have reviewed the Sony DSC-V1 compact digital camera, which features 5 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, flexible exposure control and an infrared laser hologram. Website: DigIT - Sony DSC-V1 Review
The Dutch digital photography website LetsGoDigital are reporting that Rollei are set to release the dt4200 digital camera in November. The dt4200 will have a 4 megapixel CCD and uses a docking station to download your photos to a PC, much like Kodak’s range of EasyShare cameras. The dt4200’s 3x optical lens is equivalent to 35-104mm on a 35mm camera, and there is a high-resolution 1.6-inch TFT color LCD on the rear of the camera. There’s no indication of price yet.
Website: LetsGoDigital - Rollei dt4200
The Dutch digital photography website LetsGoDigital are reporting that Rollei are set to release the dt4200 digital camera in November. The dt4200 will have a 4 megapixel CCD and uses a docking station to download your photos to a PC, much like Kodak’s range of EasyShare cameras. The dt4200’s 3x…
CNET have published their review of one of the more popular consumer digicams, the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A80, which sells for around $399.
“Though it’s not the cheapest model in Canon’s A series, the 4-megapixel A80 delivers the best combination of features, image quality, performance, and price that we’ve seen in any recent camera. The A80 improves on the A70 in almost every way while maintaining a great balance between point-and-shoot ease and room-to-grow sophistication. Just don’t let the myriad options scare you away.”
Website: CNET - Canon Powershot A80 Review
CNET have published their review of one of the more popular consumer digicams, the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A80, which sells for around $399. “Though it’s not the cheapest model in Canon’s A series, the 4-megapixel A80 delivers the best combination of features, image quality, performance, and price that we’ve seen…
Photo.net have published their review of the HP Photosmart 945 digital camera, which features a 5.3-megapixel total resolution and 56x total zoom (8x optical zoom). The HP Photosmart 945 digital camera is available now and has an estimated U.S. retail price of $549.
“I liked the digital flash which does a good job in bringing up the detail in darker areas of the image. The wide range zoom (37mm-300mm 35mm equivalent) was nice too. Generally exposure seemed accurate. Since there is no histogram display you can’t tell exactly when you have the best exposure, but you can get a reasonable idea from the image playback. Exposure compensation is available in full auto, aperture priority and shutter priority modes (there is no fully manual mode). I used the camera in full “idiot mode” most of the time (full auto with default settings) and in general the camera did a pretty good job.”
Website: Photo.net - HP Photosmart 945 Review
Photo.net have published their review of the HP Photosmart 945 digital camera, which features a 5.3-megapixel total resolution and 56x total zoom (8x optical zoom). The HP Photosmart 945 digital camera is available now and has an estimated U.S. retail price of $549. “I liked the digital flash which does…
Steve’s Digicams are once again the first website to review a recently-announced digital camera; this time they have the scoop on the Pentax Optio 555, a 5 megapixel updated version of the popular 550 model.
“The Optio 555 is the premiere consumer digicam offered in the Pentax line- up. It boasts a 5x optical zoom lens and is housed in a durable aluminum alloy case that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Packed with features the beginner will love and the advanced user will appreciate. The automatic and manual exposure modes will make both the beginner and advanced users happy. Creative features like panorama assist, 3-D, digital filtering (color filters) and time-lapse shooting will allow your creative side to show. With its 5x optical zoom lens and all the other features, you’ll always want this camera by your side.”
Steve’s Digicams are once again the first website to review a recently-announced digital camera; this time they have the scoop on the Pentax Optio 555, a 5 megapixel updated version of the popular 550 model. “The Optio 555 is the premiere consumer digicam offered in the Pentax line- up. It…
Steve’s Digicams have reviewed the Casio EXILIM EX-M20, which measures a mere 83mm wide, 53mm high, and 11.3mm thick. The EX-M20 features a 2-megapixel CCD plus a built-in microphone and speaker for recording and playback of voice recordings and audio snapshots. The EX-M20 retails for $329.99 and is available now.
“For the “person on the go”, the fully automatic EX-M20 is just what they need to take great pictures at a precise moment, without spending a lot of time learning how to use a complicated camera. With the “BestShot” modes the camera’s settings are optimized for any of fifteen predefined shooting conditions. If you truly want to be creative and over-ride the camera’s automatic settings, you can adjust the White Balance, the ISO and the EV Shift (+/-2EV).”
Steve’s Digicams have reviewed the Casio EXILIM EX-M20, which measures a mere 83mm wide, 53mm high, and 11.3mm thick. The EX-M20 features a 2-megapixel CCD plus a built-in microphone and speaker for recording and playback of voice recordings and audio snapshots. The EX-M20 retails for $329.99 and is available now…
Steve’s Digicams published their review yesterday of one of the more popular consumer digicams, the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A80, which sells for around $399.
“The Canon PowerShot A80 goes a step beyond most of its rivals with advanced features. In addition to standard array of exposure modes for cameras of this class, the A80 offers a fully manual mode which allows you to directly set both shutter speed and aperture; the camera will inform you of the deviation, if any, from its recommended EV. In addition to its excellent autofocus system, the A80 allows you to focus manually, and assists you in that endeavor by enlarging the focus area of the LCD viewfinder as you compose your shot and focus.”
Steve’s Digicams published their review yesterday of one of the more popular consumer digicams, the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A80, which sells for around $399. “The Canon PowerShot A80 goes a step beyond most of its rivals with advanced features. In addition to standard array of exposure modes for cameras of…
Sony Press Release 21/10/03
SONY TAKES `NO COMPROMISE’ APPROACH TO NEW SLIM CAMERA
World’s Smallest Five Megapixel Camera Packs Performance and Style
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2003 ?Adding one more case to the “How’d They Do That?” file, the miniaturization wizards at Sony (known formally as product designers and engineers) took features found on more full-figured digital cameras and squeezed them into a slim, pocket-friendly design no larger than a deck of cards.
Slide the front lens cover down and in just over one second, the Cyber-shot? DSC-T1 digital camera’s large 2.5-inch LCD viewfinder comes to life. It occupies roughly two-thirds of the camera’s back-surface area, giving more room to see and show off images at the moment they are captured.
Press the shutter release button and the camera demonstrates why it is perhaps the fastest five megapixel camera. Due in large part to Sony’s Real Imaging Processor? circuit, it shoots full-resolution images in one second intervals, and can capture four high-speed burst shots in less than two seconds.
But the camera offers more than great still pictures. With optional Memory Stick PRO Duo? cards, the T1 camera captures and plays back high resolution moving images in MPEG-VX Fine mode?good enough to make onlookers believe that it was captured with a digital camcorder.
“True to Sony’s DNA, we created a digital camera that balances the cutting-edge performance with eye-catching design,” said Steve Haber, senior vice president of Sony Electronics’ Personal, Mobile and Imaging Products Division. “If the best camera is the one that you have with you at all times, then this is that camera.”
Sony Press Release 21/10/03 SONY TAKES `NO COMPROMISE’ APPROACH TO NEW SLIM CAMERA World’s Smallest Five Megapixel Camera Packs Performance and Style SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2003 ?Adding one more case to the “How’d They Do That?” file, the miniaturization wizards at Sony (known formally as product designers and engineers)…
Sony Press Release 21/10/03
UPTOWN CHIC MEETS DOWNTOWN FUN IN SONY’S NEW CYBER-SHOT `U’
Ultra-Slim U40 Camera Captures Looks
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2003 ? Lipstick: check. Car keys: check. Stylish camera to capture an evening with friends: check?if you have the latest Cyber-shot? U-series camera from Sony.
Expected in January for about $200, the stylish U40 camera will come in four colors (silver, black, dark blue and red) that match your mood or your outfit.
Slide the front cover sideways and the two-megapixel camera comes to life in under one second?giving enough time to capture candid shots.
“Life happens in the blink of an eye, and the U40 camera is ready when you are,” said Steve Haber, senior vice president for Sony Electronics’ Personal Mobile and Imaging Division. “It’s about the size of a candy bar, but full featured enough to ensure that the shots turn out great.”
Sony Press Release 21/10/03 UPTOWN CHIC MEETS DOWNTOWN FUN IN SONY’S NEW CYBER-SHOT `U’ Ultra-Slim U40 Camera Captures Looks SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2003 ? Lipstick: check. Car keys: check. Stylish camera to capture an evening with friends: check?if you have the latest Cyber-shot? U-series camera from Sony. Expected in…
LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Fuji FinePix F410, a 3.1 megapixel camera with an RRP of $499.
“The FinePix F410 is a camera that fulfils that what a camera is designed for. A tight design, a solid body, equipped with the latest technique on image sensors and a high standard of users-friendliness. I can tell you I simply liked the FinePix F410. The camera can be carried around easily and it is striking that when you ask someone that has no experience with digital cameras or whatsoever, to operate this camera they can without asking questions!”
LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Fuji FinePix F410, a 3.1 megapixel camera with an RRP of $499. “The FinePix F410 is a camera that fulfils that what a camera is designed for. A tight design, a solid body, equipped with the latest technique on image sensors and a high standard of…
LetsGoDigital has 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.
“The speed of being ready to shoot from the QV-R40 is surprisingly fast. Especially for a digital camera equipped with an optical zoom lens it reacts as swift as an arrow after switching on the on/off button. The optical zoom lens also reacts very rapidly so there is almost no interval of release.”
Website: LetsGoDigital - Casio QV-R40 Review
LetsGoDigital has 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.“The speed of being ready to shoot from the QV-R40 is surprisingly fast. Especially for a digital…
The digital photography website LetsGoDigital have reviewed the entry-level Olympus Camedia C-150, a 2 megapixel resolution camera with a bright lens (f 2.8) and a large 1.8 inch LCD monitor for image viewing convenience.
“The color reproduction is alright, the sharpness of the image looks good and the end result is satisfying. The images are stored on a xD-Picture card that, at the moment, has a higher price level than other rival type memory cards. It?s a matter of time until more manufacturers will produce this type of memory card as well, so prices will be competed too!”
The digital photography website LetsGoDigital have reviewed the entry-level Olympus Camedia C-150, a 2 megapixel resolution camera with a bright lens (f 2.8) and a large 1.8 inch LCD monitor for image viewing convenience. “The color reproduction is alright, the sharpness of the image looks good and the end result…
Fujifilm Press Release 21/10/03
FINEPIX F420 ZOOM: TINY AND SHINY, BUT NO LIGHTWEIGHT
Smallest Fujifilm camera to incorporate Super CCD HR technology and 30 frames per second video.
Fujifilm today introduced the FinePix F420 Zoom, an A-list compact digital camera that marries style with substance to stand out from the crowd.
Building on the success of the highly acclaimed FinePix F410 Zoom, the FinePix F420 Zoom oozes quality with its robust, metal body, yet measures just 77 (W) x 69 (H) x 26.4 (D) mm - even smaller than its predecessor.
A real show-stopper, the FinePix F420 Zoom is the smallest camera to include Fujifilm’s 4th Generation Super CCD HR (High Resolution) technology and can realise 3 million effective pixels, producing 6 million recorded pixels. Its diminutive frame also successfully incorporates a 3x optical zoom lens and a voice memo recorder capable of storing up to 30 seconds of sound.
What’s more, the FinePix F420 Zoom’s high quality movie capture capabilities give an encore-deserving performance. It records at 30 frames per second, a frame-rate that will ensure silky-smooth movie clips.
While this camera’s compact dimensions ensure it will fit into any shirt pocket or clutch bag, usability has not been compromised. The FinePix F420 Zoom comfortably incorporates a 1.8” LCD monitor into its svelte frame, as well as a Video Out socket for viewing images on a TV. The camera is also compatible with PictBridge, the industry standard for printing images from a digital camera without using a PC, making the process simpler and more efficient than ever.
This camera is a real crowd pleaser, and powered by its rechargeable battery (with an option to use AAA batteries should it run low), you can be confident the FinePix F420 Zoom will last the night - even if you don’t.
Adrian Clarke, Fujifilm’s Director of Consumer Products, commented: “Earlier this year, the FinePix F410 Zoom set some serious standards in photography; heavyweight picture power, contained within a small metal shell. The FinePix F420 Zoom crams greater firepower into an even more discreet package. “This camera is that rarest of combinations - it looks great wherever you take it, and you can be sure the pictures will, too.”
Fujifilm Press Release 21/10/03 FINEPIX F420 ZOOM: TINY AND SHINY, BUT NO LIGHTWEIGHT Smallest Fujifilm camera to incorporate Super CCD HR technology and 30 frames per second video. Fujifilm today introduced the FinePix F420 Zoom, an A-list compact digital camera that marries style with substance to stand out from the…
The Slovenian website e-fotografija have reviewed the HP Photosmart 945 digital camera, which features a 5.3-megapixel total resolution and 56x total zoom (8x optical zoom). The HP Photosmart 945 digital camera is available now and has an estimated U.S. retail price of $549.
Website: e-fotografija - HP 945 Review
The Slovenian website e-fotografija have reviewed the HP Photosmart 945 digital camera, which features a 5.3-megapixel total resolution and 56x total zoom (8x optical zoom). The HP Photosmart 945 digital camera is available now and has an estimated U.S. retail price of $549. Website: e-fotografija - HP 945 Review
CNET have reviewed the 4 megapixel Kyocera Finecam L4v, which has a huge 2.5 inch LCD display on the back of the camera.
“Like the Finecam L3v, the otherwise ordinary L4v stands out from the point-and-shoot crowd, thanks to a large, 2.5-inch LCD. It’s really handy for framing shots and playing slide shows for friends, but poor power management negates whatever small advantage a large screen might have given the L4v over its competitors.”
Website: CNET - Kyocera Finecam L4v Review
CNET have reviewed the 4 megapixel Kyocera Finecam L4v, which has a huge 2.5 inch LCD display on the back of the camera. “Like the Finecam L3v, the otherwise ordinary L4v stands out from the point-and-shoot crowd, thanks to a large, 2.5-inch LCD. It’s really handy for framing shots and…
DCResource have reviewed the 4.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX6440, which has a 4X Schneider 33 - 132mm zoom lens and retails for around $400.
“The Kodak EasyShare DX6440 ($399) is a low priced 4 Megapixel camera with a 4X Schneider-Kreuznach zoom lens. Unlike most of Kodak’s other cameras, the 6440 has full manual controls and a hybrid autofocus system. It can be a point-and-shoot for beginners, or a manual camera for enthusiasts. If there’s one thing that Kodak does very well, it’s making a camera easy-to-use. The EasyShare system lets you easily share your photos with the push of a button (literally).”
DCResource have reviewed the 4.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare DX6440, which has a 4X Schneider 33 - 132mm zoom lens and retails for around $400. “The Kodak EasyShare DX6440 ($399) is a low priced 4 Megapixel camera with a 4X Schneider-Kreuznach zoom lens. Unlike most of Kodak’s other cameras, the 644…
Olympus UK have confirmed that the limited edition Ferrari version of the Olympus Mju 400 digital camera will be available in the UK by mid-November 2003, costing ?599.99. Just in time for Christmas, Olympus launches the first, and only, digital camera in the world currently branded by Ferrari SpA. The ?Ferrari DIGITAL MODEL 2003? is a limited-edition camera, developed to celebrate the Olympus sponsorship of the Ferrari Scuderia Formula One Racing Team. As a limited-edition model with a production run of only 10,000 units worldwide, each camera is stamped with a unique production number.
Olympus UK have confirmed that the limited edition Ferrari version of the Olympus Mju 400 digital camera will be available in the UK by mid-November 2003, costing ?599.99. Just in time for Christmas, Olympus launches the first, and only, digital camera in the world currently branded by Ferrari SpA. The…