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DIWA member Steves Digicams have the first online review of the entry-level Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom digital camera.
“The FinePix A500 is Fujifilm’s entry-level 5-megapixel digicam for 2006. It features a 1.8-inch LCD and a 35mm-equivalent 38-114mm zoom lens. This simple point-n-shoot model allows the beginner to snap photos without fuss when using its “Auto” mode, while offering a “Manual” mode with adjustable White balance settings and Exposure Compensation. There are also four pre-programmed scene modes to choose from (Portrait, Landscape, Sport and Night) and a movie mode without sound at 320x240 resolution.”
Website: Steves Digicams - Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom Review
DIWA member Steves Digicams have the first online review of the entry-level Fujifilm FinePix A500 Zoom digital camera. “The FinePix A500 is Fujifilm’s entry-level 5-megapixel digicam for 2006. It features a 1.8-inch LCD and a 35mm-equivalent 38-114mm zoom lens. This simple point-n-shoot model allows the beginner to snap photos without…
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR.
“At 8.2 megapixels, with a 5-frame-per-second burst, a 9-point autofocus system, and Canon’s DIGIC II processing chip, the 30D matches its predecessor, the Canon EOS 20D, specification for specification. However, the 30D has a 2.5-inch LCD, which makes the 1.8-inch unit on the 20D look like a postage stamp. The 30D also boasts revised menus and image parameters, and a $1400 list price, $100 lower than the 20D’s introductory price a year and a half ago. Given the remarkable advances Canon made between the 10D and the 20D, it’s surprising that the 30D is so much like the 20D.”
DigitalCameraInfo have just reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D DSLR. “At 8.2 megapixels, with a 5-frame-per-second burst, a 9-point autofocus system, and Canon’s DIGIC II processing chip, the 30D matches its predecessor, the Canon EOS 20D, specification for specification. However, the 30D has a 2.5-inch LCD, which makes…
TrustedReviews have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom (also known as the S5200 in the US), a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology.
“Despite having a 10x zoom lens, the S5600 has no image stabilization. What it does have however is the ability to shoot at high ISO settings with very little image noise. Fujifilm is so far the only company to really crack the image noise problem at higher ISO speeds, and with its relatively fast F3.2-3.5 lens the S5600 can produce good results at shutter speeds around 2-3 stops higher than other comparable cameras under the same lighting conditions. Since most IS systems only offer the same 2-3 stop advantage the S5600 does just as well without one, which helps to keep the price down.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom Review
TrustedReviews have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5600 Zoom (also known as the S5200 in the US), a 5 megapixel compact digital camera with Fujifilm’s new 5th Generation Super CCD HR sensor with Real Photo Technology. “Despite having a 10x zoom lens, the S5600 has no image stabilization…
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO lens.
“The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 EX DG Lens is a well-built, well-spec’d lens with a decent price. It does not outperform (physically or optically) Canon’s similarly spec’d EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens, but it costs less than half as much.”
Website: The-Digital-Picture - Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 Lens Review
The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO lens. “The Sigma 24-70mm F/2.8 EX DG Lens is a well-built, well-spec’d lens with a decent price. It does not outperform (physically or optically) Canon’s similarly spec’d EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens, but it costs less than half…
Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options.
Spanish website Quesabesde have just reviewed the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z850 camera, which offers 8.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, manual exposure and advanced flash options. Website: Quesabesde - Sony Casio EX-Z850 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Czech website Fotoaparat have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9, which offers a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, 6 megapixels, an optical image stabilizer, highest ISO speed of 640 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
DIWA member and Czech website Fotoaparat have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9, which offers a 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens, 6 megapixels, an optical image stabilizer, highest ISO speed of 640 and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Website: Fotoaparat - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member Steves Digicams have taken a look at the Canon PIXMA MP830 all-in-one.
“The Canon PIXMA MP830 Office All-in-One can do everything the SOHO (small office, home office) user with a digicam needs. It’s a 1200dpi flatbed scanner, a 35 page color copier with a builtin duplexer and a high quality 9600dpi photo printer. You can make digital prints directly from flash memory cards, PictBridge-enabled digital cameras or from a computer. Equipped with Canon’s FINE printhead and 5-color individually replaceable ink tanks, it’s an economical photo inkjet printer with exceptional print quality. It’s also a very speedy G3 FAX machine and an all-purpose color printer with 300 sheets of paper at the ready. For US$299 it may be the only thing you need to run your small business and print your photos.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have taken a look at the Canon PIXMA MP830 all-in-one. “The Canon PIXMA MP830 Office All-in-One can do everything the SOHO (small office, home office) user with a digicam needs. It’s a 1200dpi flatbed scanner, a 35 page color copier with a builtin duplexer and a…
Adobe have released an update for Photoshop CS2 on MAC and Windows platforms. The Adobe Photoshop 9.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Photoshop CS2 (9.0) software was released.
Adobe have released an update for Photoshop CS2 on MAC and Windows platforms. The Adobe Photoshop 9.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Photoshop CS2 (9.0) software was released.
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera.
“Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LZ5 falls near the bottom of the Lumix line, providing an affordable option to snapshot photographers who want a useful selection of automatic settings in a compact camera. Its 6-megapixel resolution and optically stabilized 6x zoom lens will give those photographers lots of shooting flexibility and the ability to make large prints. Quick to start up, focus, and shoot, this Lumix is at its best when you’re taking pictures of the people around you. It’s less adept at action photography though, and its large LCD viewfinder turns out to be a mixed blessing. But if you’re looking for a well-designed snapshot camera to capture social occasions and excursions, the LZ5 won’t disappoint you.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
Imaging Resource have just reviewed the new 6 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 camera. “Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LZ5 falls near the bottom of the Lumix line, providing an affordable option to snapshot photographers who want a useful selection of automatic settings in a compact camera. Its 6-megapixel resolution and optically stabilized 6x…
digitalreview.ca have some first impressions about Nikon Capture NX digital image editing software that was announced back in February at PMA.
“From what we have been able to see from Nikon Capture NX so far, we are very impressed with the simplicity of the user interface and the intuitiveness of the editing process. We feel that Nikon Capture NX will provide the photographer with a great tool with a wide range of powerful and exclusive image processing options to maximize the image quality when using Nikon’s NEF files, and also when shooting in JPEG and TIFF.”
Website: digitalreview.ca - Nikon Capture NX First Impressions
digitalreview.ca have some first impressions about Nikon Capture NX digital image editing software that was announced back in February at PMA. “From what we have been able to see from Nikon Capture NX so far, we are very impressed with the simplicity of the user interface and the intuitiveness of…
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have published the first online review of the Samsung GX-1L DSLR, which offers 6-megapixels, five-point wide-area Auto Focus system, three-mode metering system and 8 scene modes.
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have published the first online review of the Samsung GX-1L DSLR, which offers 6-megapixels, five-point wide-area Auto Focus system, three-mode metering system and 8 scene modes. Website: digitalkamera.de - Samsung GX-1L Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“In particular the image quality of the Kodak EasyShare P880 and the quality of the lens are the things I am very enthusiastic about. The Kodak P880 is a real wide-angle which is ideal for landscape imaging as well as in-house imaging. It is suitable for street photography too. With a 140mm tele there is plenty of room for zooming, which makes it a universally employable lens. The quality is excellent as well. The distortion stays between the standards and the chromatic aberration was negligible. Vignetting is not worth mentioning also. The sharpness is of high level, only directed to the corners some details become unsharp.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Kodak Easyshare P880 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P880 is an 8 megapixel model with wide-angle 24–140 mm zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. “In particular the image quality of the Kodak EasyShare P880 and the quality of the lens are the…
DigitalCameraReview have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera.
“Dedicated underwater cases for compact digital cameras generally run at least half the purchase price of the camera, so the 720 SW’s $400.00 (underwater ready) price tag is a real bargain for snorkelers, sailboarders, boaters, swimmers, water skiers, seashore lovers, and beachcombers. The 720 SW’s images are a bit soft overall, but when the camera’s underwater capabilities, dust/weather resistance, and general toughness are factored in - I believe its strengths outweigh its weakness by a substantial margin.”
DigitalCameraReview have just reviewed the Olympus mju 720 SW, a 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, weatherproof digital camera. “Dedicated underwater cases for compact digital cameras generally run at least half the purchase price of the camera, so the 720 SW’s $400.00 (underwater ready) price tag is a real…
Imaging Resource have published their review of the Samsung Digimax L50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels.
“With the Digimax L50, we found that it had enough resolution to make very crisp 8x10 inch prints. At 11x14, its prints were a bit softer looking, but more than adequate for wall or table display. At high ISO, image noise levels are held in check, but at the cost of rather soft and slightly desaturated images. ISO 200 photos still hold together when printed at up to 11x14 inches, and even ISO 400 images would do a passable wall display, except that the colors come out of the printer looking aged.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Samsung Digimax L50 Review
Imaging Resource have published their review of the Samsung Digimax L50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. “With the Digimax L50, we found that it had enough resolution to make very crisp 8x10 inch prints. At 11x14…
The new Vosonic VP8360 is is a multimedia storage device that offers a large 3.6” TFT LCD screen, 2.5” HD capacity (40-120GB) that you can upgrade yourself, support for most memory cards and JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF and RAW file formats. Looks like a viable alternative to the Epson P-4000, although there’s no word on price yet - in fact Vosonic don’t seem to have made too much noise at all about the launch of their flagship product…
Website: Vosonic VP8360
The new Vosonic VP8360 is is a multimedia storage device that offers a large 3.6” TFT LCD screen, 2.5” HD capacity (40-120GB) that you can upgrade yourself, support for most memory cards and JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF and RAW file formats. Looks like a viable alternative to the Epson P-4000…
Intro2020 Press Release
Gorillapod – it’s lightweight, compact, portable, bendable, wrappable and it’s a tripod!
The Gorillapod firmly secures your compact digital camera to just about anything – anywhere and everywhere! It wraps around posts, trees and railings, even sides of rocks, to form a stable anchor for compact cameras. The Gorillapod has legs that can be contorted into various positions, made possible by ball and socket type joints that bend and rotate 360 degrees. The Gorillapod also doubles as a standard mini tripod with rubber grips on the feet. It is supplied with a quick release plate that can be clicked into position and the release button can be locked for added security.
Intro2020 Press Release Gorillapod – it’s lightweight, compact, portable, bendable, wrappable and it’s a tripod! The Gorillapod firmly secures your compact digital camera to just about anything – anywhere and everywhere! It wraps around posts, trees and railings, even sides of rocks, to form a stable anchor for compact cameras…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body.
“The W10’s design is not only stylish, it’s innovative. Every seam in the camera is protected with rubber sealant and an interlocking design to resist the enemies of all electronics including dust, pressure and moisture. Inside, a powerful internal 3X optical zoom captures images as close 0.36 inches without ever protruding from the camera body. A special water-tight locking mechanism fully secures the rechargeable lithium-ion battery and SD memory card slot.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body. “The W10’s design is not only stylish, it’s innovative. Every seam in the camera is protected with rubber sealant and an interlocking design to…
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD.
“The Nikon Coolpix L2 is targeted to entry-level photographers desiring automated operations in an ultra-compact, simple-to-use and affordable digital camera. Nikon’s unique D-Lighting and Best Shot Selector help the beginner get the shot in less than ideal situations. Recommended for sunny outdoors use.”
Website: Photoxels - Nikon Coolpix L2 Review
DIWA member Photoxels have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L2, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD. “The Nikon Coolpix L2 is targeted to entry-level photographers desiring automated operations in an ultra-compact, simple-to-use and affordable digital camera. Nikon’s unique D-Lighting and Best Shot Selector help…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body.
“At lower ISO settings the pictures are smooth and sharp, and the improved folded-optics lens provides excellent edge-to-edge detail and almost no distortion even at the widest angle setting. The improved image processing engine is a lot less heavy-handed than that of many similarly-specified cameras, and produces extremely natural colour rendition that are naturally sharp rather than over-sharpened. Focusing and exposure are both very accurate in nearly all lighting conditions, and the built-in flash has excellent coverage and plenty of power, with a maximum range at wide angle of a healthy 3.6 metres.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Pentax Optio W10, a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and a waterproof body. “At lower ISO settings the pictures are smooth and sharp, and the improved folded-optics lens provides excellent edge-to-edge detail and almost no distortion even at the widest…
Shutterbug have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“One of the neatest tricks in the D200 book is multi-exposure. It’s a snap to set up and you can even set the Gain (blend) for each shot, which is sort of like Opacity in Layers. I kept Auto Gain on for these shots, done with a technique shown to me by Tony Sweet, which is to make two shots, one in focus and the next slightly out. It opened up a whole new world of floral photography for me.”
Website: Shutterbug - Nikon D200 Review
Shutterbug have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “One of the neatest tricks in the D200 book is multi-exposure. It’s a snap to set up and you can even set the Gain (blend) for each shot, which is sort of like Opacity in Layers. I…