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DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX9, a 6 megapixel compact digital camera with optical image stabilizer, 3x Leica lens and 2.5-inch LCD screen with 207,000 pixels.
“Although the FX9 is very small, it fits well in your hands, and allows for easy, one-handed shooting. The Controls are positioned so that your fingers fall naturally over the various buttons on the top and on the back. Like we have seen with past models, the menu system is logically organized and simple to navigate. The only viewfinder on this cameras is its large and bright 2.5-inch LCD. I found this display worked great outdoors in bight light, having very few angles that reflected the sun. When shooting in marginal lighting conditions, it does not “gain up”. However the exposure system is very sensitive, and will allow you to frame in most cases.”
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-FX9, a 6 megapixel compact digital camera with optical image stabilizer, 3x Leica lens and 2.5-inch LCD screen with 207,000 pixels. “Although the FX9 is very small, it fits well in your hands, and allows for easy, one-handed shooting. The Controls are…
DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The DMC-LX1 is yet another addition to Panasonic’s very popular Lumix line of compact and stylish digital cameras. It offers powerful features like an 8-megapixel imager that is complimented by a Leica DC-VARIO ELMARIT 4x optical zoom lens, large and bright 2.5-inch LCD display, and Panasonic’s exclusive MEGA O.I.S. image stabilization system. The LX1 has an exposure mode that will be sure to satisfy every user in your household. Newbies will appreciate the simple to use Auto, Program AE and 14 pre-programmed scene modes. As for the novice and advanced users, don’t worry, they didn’t forget about you! Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority and full Manual mode are sure to offer you plenty of control over the exposure process.”
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DIWA member Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-LX1, an 8.4 megapixel digital camera with a 4x Leica optical zoom lens equivalent to 28-112mm, optical image stabilizer and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The DMC-LX1 is yet another addition to Panasonic’s very popular Lumix line of compact and stylish digital…
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Sanyo Xacti E6, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens that is equivalent to 38-114mm.
“The design of the camera is rather sober. It features smooth round shapes and the housing consists of a matte aluminium material. Without a doubt the large sized monitor is perfectly apt for sharing your photos with family and friends. The camera lacks an optical viewfinder, but the 3-inch display makes you forget about this immediately. The monitor is dominating the entire back of the Xacti E6. We can only cheer at the new trend of equipping digital cameras with large sized screens.”
DIWA member LetsGoDigital have reviewed the Sanyo Xacti E6, a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens that is equivalent to 38-114mm. “The design of the camera is rather sober. It features smooth round shapes and the housing consists of a matte aluminium material. Without a doubt…
DPReview have reviewed the new Samsung Pro815, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a massive 15x optical zoom lens and a 3.5” LCD screen.
“So then, what’s the final conclusion? For one thing Samsung must be applauded for the sheer audacity of the Pro815. For a ‘first attempt’ at a ‘prosumer’ camera it is nothing short of remarkable, and if it had been launched a 12-18 months ago it would have really upset the apple cart. But one can’t help feeling it’s a little too late, and that inside this monster there is a better, leaner camera dying to get out.”
Website: DPReview - Samsung Pro815 Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Samsung Pro815, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a massive 15x optical zoom lens and a 3.5” LCD screen. “So then, what’s the final conclusion? For one thing Samsung must be applauded for the sheer audacity of the Pro815. For a ‘first attempt’ at a…
PCWorld have reviewed the HP Photosmart R717, a 6.2 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens in a stylish stainless steel body.
“The quality of the R717’s photos impressed us, as it produced some of the sharpest images we’ve seen from a point-and-shoot. Colors looked attractive, though a bit more oversaturated than the actual hues. We also saw a little speckling—possibly the result of oversharpening—on our color-distortion tests. These were minor weaknesses, however, and we gave the R717 an overall image-quality rating of Very Good.”
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PCWorld have reviewed the HP Photosmart R717, a 6.2 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens in a stylish stainless steel body. “The quality of the R717’s photos impressed us, as it produced some of the sharpest images we’ve seen from a point-and-shoot. Colors…
DCResource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm.
“The Coolpix S4 marks the return of the Nikon’s swivel-body design, and I missed it. I owned a Coolpix 950 back in the dark ages, and I became a fan of the swivel-body instantly. It comes in handy when you’re shooting over people’s heads in front of you, or at ground level for cool shots of your pets or kids. Unfortunately Nikon cut a few corners on the S4, and it’s not quite as nice as its predecessors. Build quality is okay in most areas, though the cheesy plastic lens cover leaves much to be desired. In terms of ergonomics I have a few complaints. First, there’s absolutely nowhere to put your right thumb, which will end up on that large LCD display—I hope you like fingerprints! Second, the four-way controller is a little clunky, but that’s just my opinion.”
Website: DCResource - Nikon Coolpix S4 Review
DCResource have reviewed the Nikon Coolpix S4, which has 6 megapixels and a 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens that is equivalent to 38-380mm. “The Coolpix S4 marks the return of the Nikon’s swivel-body design, and I missed it. I owned a Coolpix 950 back in the dark ages, and I became a…
CNET have the first online review of the Olympus i:robe IR-500, an unusual 4 megapixel digital camera.
“The Olympus IR-500 wants to be the iPod of digital cameras: cool, convenient, and especially versatile in playback mode. Although it’s a competent enough 4-megapixel snapshot camera, with 17 scene modes—but only a limited 2.8X 40mm-to-112mm (35mm-camera equivalent) zoom lens—it really excels as a playback device. Nestled in the bundled docking station, it can display any of 12 different slide shows, each with as many as 100 voice-narrated pictures. Lengthy shows are most practical when you link the dock to the optional 16-ounce 40GB S-HD-100 hard drive. The IR-500 has nine PowerPoint-like transition effects, including zoom up and down, checkerboards, faders, swivels, and Venetian blinds. It can also display your images sorted by shooting date, as a sort of visual diary. The slide show and “diary” modes have their own easy-access positions on the mode dial.”
Website: CNET - Olympus i:robe IR-500 Review
CNET have the first online review of the Olympus i:robe IR-500, an unusual 4 megapixel digital camera. “The Olympus IR-500 wants to be the iPod of digital cameras: cool, convenient, and especially versatile in playback mode. Although it’s a competent enough 4-megapixel snapshot camera, with 17 scene modes—but only a…
Norwegian website Akam.no have just reviewed the Canon SELPHY CP510 compact photo printer.
Website: Akam.no - Canon SELPHY CP510 Review
Norwegian website Akam.no have just reviewed the Canon SELPHY CP510 compact photo printer. Website: Akam.no - Canon SELPHY CP510 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary review of the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
“The lowest ISO level for the R1 is 160. Because this is close enough to ISO 200 we skipped this test. ISO 200 is very good, ISO 400 not bad, ISO 800 can be used still for good images. We would try to avoid to use ISO 1600 and higher although with tools like Noise Ninja you may get still nice photos. Overall the R1 does not disappoint at all in our noise test.”
Website: Digital Outback Photo - Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Diary
Digital Outback Photo have started a diary review of the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. “The lowest ISO level for the R1 is 160. Because this is close enough to ISO 200 we skipped this…
PCMagazine have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design.
“With so many digital camera manufacturers offering inexpensive digital SLRs, consumers have a lot of options to choose from. The overall quality is generally very high, but careful testing can detect subtle differences. Although our tests turned up some small issues with image quality and performance, we found the 8-megapixel Olympus Evolt E-500 to be a very good camera, but one that still falls shy of unseating our present entry-level D-SLR Editors’ Choice, the Nikon D50.”
Website: PCMagazine - Olympus E-500 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design. “With so many digital camera manufacturers offering inexpensive digital SLRs, consumers have a lot of options to choose from. The overall quality is generally very high…
PCMagazine have reviewed the image correction software DxO Optics Pro v3.5.
“Last year we reviewed DO Labs’ ground-breaking DxO Optics Pro image correction program for prosumer and professional digital cameras and digital SLRs. While we were impressed with its ability to tweak image color and compensate for lens aberrations, the utility’s limited scope and lack of control made it only moderately useful. By contrast, DxO Optics Pro 3.0 is a powerful, full-blown program that gives users precise control over every aspect of image processing and correction. Despite a few minor wrinkles, Optics Pro is one of the best tools we’ve seen for enhancing image quality”
PCMagazine have reviewed the image correction software DxO Optics Pro v3.5. “Last year we reviewed DO Labs’ ground-breaking DxO Optics Pro image correction program for prosumer and professional digital cameras and digital SLRs. While we were impressed with its ability to tweak image color and compensate for lens aberrations, the…
Sinar Press Release
The Sinar m System is now complete - The modular Sinar System Establishes a New Dimension
At photokina 2002 SINAR AG presented the Sinar m, a trailblazing new element for its modular system. The product that was shown as a concept at that time has now been perfected into a professional camera system.
It is the declared objective of the Sinar m System to provide the photographer with a maximum of flexibility. It is designed to make it possible to execute every assignment simply and expediently, with absolutely no compromises in quality. The heart of the Sinar m System is a module that consists of a focal plane shutter and fully electronically controlled operating elements. A range of accessories can quickly be attached with merely a few flicks of the wrist to tailor it to the job at hand. That makes it remarkably effective in every situation, regardless of whether it is used as a view camera or as a compact camera.
Sinar Press Release The Sinar m System is now complete - The modular Sinar System Establishes a New Dimension At photokina 2002 SINAR AG presented the Sinar m, a trailblazing new element for its modular system. The product that was shown as a concept at that time has now been…
Sony Press Release
Sony’s Latest DVDirect Recorder Burns Digital Photos and Home Videos Onto DVD Discs Without a Computer
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Expanding the DVDirect(TM) DVD recorder product family, Sony Electronics today introduced another new model that allows both digital photos and home videos to be recorded onto discs without the need for a computer.
Like the presently available VRD-VC20 model, the new VRD-MC1 recorder can transfer home video footage in real-time from a camcorder or VCR tape to a DVD without a computer, and also enables “computer free” recording of digital still images directly from memory cards to DVD as a slideshow for playback on most home DVD players and PC DVD-ROM drives.
The new recorder can also be directly connected to PictBridge(TM) compatible photo printers for printing individual digital pictures from a memory card or from a DVD disc.
Sony Press Release Sony’s Latest DVDirect Recorder Burns Digital Photos and Home Videos Onto DVD Discs Without a Computer SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Expanding the DVDirect(TM) DVD recorder product family, Sony Electronics today introduced another new model that allows both digital photos and home videos to be recorded onto…
Phase One Press Release
Phase One A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark (December 6, 2005): Phase One, the world leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the shipment of their newest addition to the P-series – the P 30 digital back with an amazing and unmatched 31.6 Million Pixels.
Only a few months ago, many people would not have believed this possible! But yet again, Phase One has broken another barrier in the world of digital photography by developing, producing, and now shipping a 31.6 MP digital camera back – the revolutionary P 30 back!
Phase One Press Release Phase One A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark (December 6, 2005): Phase One, the world leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce the shipment of their newest addition to the P-series – the P 30 digital back with an amazing and unmatched 31.6 Million Pixels. Only a…
Phanfare, Inc. Press Release
Company now offers a single lifetime subscription to its ad-free online sharing service –storing photos and videos for life
Metuchen, NJ (December 6, 2005) – Online photo and video sharing service Phanfare, Inc. announces a new single-payment lifetime membership program for consumers that offers personalized Internet album hosting, sharing (up to 8GB per month) and archiving of all member photos and videos for life. Lifetime memberships are now available directly or as an electronic or printed gift certificate presented in an attractive red box with a bow – perfect for gift giving this holiday season. Complete details including upgrade costs for existing members, are available at the Phanfare Web site: (http://www.phanfare.com)
Phanfare, Inc. Press Release Company now offers a single lifetime subscription to its ad-free online sharing service –storing photos and videos for life Metuchen, NJ (December 6, 2005) – Online photo and video sharing service Phanfare, Inc. announces a new single-payment lifetime membership program for consumers that offers personalized Internet…
Camera Labs have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview.
“While much of the R1’s attention has been devoted to its large sensor, the real triumph is actually the 24-120mm Carl Zeiss lens. You’re normally lucky to have an all-in-one with a 28mm wide angle, but one which extends to 24mm is a joy. The lens may not zoom-into the heady lengths of the 300mm and up super-zooms, but at 120mm it delivers a decent telephoto option. And crucially the lens performs very well, with low distortion and high sharpness, along with no particular concerns over vignetting or fringing - the demons of the earlier F828 have truly been laid to rest.”
Camera Labs have just reviewed the new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1, a 10.3 megapixel compact camera with an APS-C sized sensor that allows for a “live” preview. “While much of the R1’s attention has been devoted to its large sensor, the real triumph is actually the 24-120mm Carl Zeiss lens. You’re…
DigitalCameraReview 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.
“What really sets the P880 apart from the competition is it’s exceptionally good all-glass ultra-wide SCHNEIDER-Kreuznach f/2.8-f4.1/24-140mm (35mm equivalent) Variogon zoom (with manual zoom and focus rings). Barrel distortion (straight lines bow out from the center) is essentially absent, an amazing accomplishment in a digicam zoom that starts at 24mm. Pincushion distortion (straight lines bow in toward the center of the frame) is remarkably well controlled at the telephoto end of the range. Minimum focusing distance (in macro mode) is 2.0 inches.”
DigitalCameraReview 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. “What really sets the P880 apart from the competition is it’s exceptionally good all-glass ultra-wide SCHNEIDER-Kreuznach f/2.8-f4.1/24-140mm (35mm equivalent) Variogon…
TrustedReviews have published a review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR.
“Where money has been saved is by shaving off additional features that most amateur photographers won’t even miss, such as wireless flash control, viewfinder composition grid, the backlight in the LCD display, and the ability to fine-tune white balance settings. The result is a camera that is much easier to use. There have been a few minor performance sacrifices, for instance the D50 has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000th sec, against the D70’s 1/8000th, and a continuous shooting mode that fires 2.5 frames a second as opposed to the D70’s 3fps, but even so it is no way inadequate. Any keen amateur photographer will find that the D50 can provide all the creative control they are looking for.”
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TrustedReviews have published a review of the Nikon D50, a new affordable 6.1 megapixel digital SLR. “Where money has been saved is by shaving off additional features that most amateur photographers won’t even miss, such as wireless flash control, viewfinder composition grid, the backlight in the LCD display, and the…
DIWA Press Release
Photoxels.com, a major digital imaging website based in Canada, becomes the 12th member of the DIWA Awards organization. Their success is the result of drastically simplifying the mysteries about photography and digital imaging, making it readily available to anybody. Still, the information provided is truthful and the product reviews are objective and trustworthy, a must to be accepted as a DIWA Awards member.
Amsterdam, 6. December, 2005 – DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide organization of collaborating websites within digital imaging, today has the pleasure of welcoming the high quality Canadian digital imaging website, Photoxels.com, as the second DIWA member on the American continent.
DIWA Press Release Photoxels.com, a major digital imaging website based in Canada, becomes the 12th member of the DIWA Awards organization. Their success is the result of drastically simplifying the mysteries about photography and digital imaging, making it readily available to anybody. Still, the information provided is truthful and the…
Sigma Press Release
10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC for Konica Minolta and Pentax digital SLR cameras.
Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC lens for Konica Minolta and Pentax digital SLR cameras. This exclusively designed zoom lens allows enjoyment of super wide-angle photography and it is a very powerful tool for indoor shooting and landscape photography with APS-C size image sensors of digital SLR cameras. It covers a super wide angle of view 109.4 degree to 70.5 degree and has a wide-angle perspective throughout the zoom range. The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range.
Sigma Press Release 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC for Konica Minolta and Pentax digital SLR cameras. Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC lens for Konica Minolta and Pentax digital SLR cameras. This exclusively designed zoom lens allows enjoyment of super wide-angle photography…