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Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital ELPH.
“Good image quality and user-friendly design are synonymous with the ELPH name, and are the reasons why the line is so popular with a wide range of consumers. Extending the brand name’s excellent reputation in the film world, members of the digital ELPH series have always impressed me with their quality and versatility. The Canon SD20 updates last year’s SD10 model, with higher resolution and a minor revamp of the feature set. It retains the SD10’s ultra-sleek styling and subcompact size, but there are tradeoffs, such as a fixed focal length lens (no zoom), shorter battery life, and no optical viewfinder.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital ELPH Review
Imaging Resource have reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD20 Digital ELPH. “Good image quality and user-friendly design are synonymous with the ELPH name, and are the reasons why the line is so popular with a wide range of consumers. Extending the brand name’s excellent reputation in the film world…
DCResource have published a double review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 and A510 digital cameras.
“First, the good news. Despite being smaller than their predecessors, the A510 and A520 offer a bigger zoom lens. Where most cameras have 3X zoom lenses, the A-series models offer a 4X zoom. Not satisfied with that? The cameras support wide-angle, telephoto, and close-up conversion lenses. A new optional feature on these models is an external slave flash, which attaches to the side of the camera. For people who take a lot of flash shots, this may be worth the $100 price. While the A-series cameras offer a new “zoom flash” feature, that doesn’t necessarily translate into better flash range. It does, however, focus the light on the subject while you’re shooting at the telephoto end of the lens.”
Website: DCResource - Canon PowerShot A520 / A510 Review
DCResource have published a double review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 and A510 digital cameras. “First, the good news. Despite being smaller than their predecessors, the A510 and A520 offer a bigger zoom lens. Where most cameras have 3X zoom lenses, the A-series models offer a 4X zoom…
DCResource have posted their review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33 digital camera.
” The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33, like its predecessor, is best suited for outdoor photos, where it does a very good job. Indoor photos will leave much to be desired, thanks to a weak flash, lots of redeye, and an LCD which is too dark to see in those conditions. The T33 is a very stylish, ultra-thin metal camera that will attract attention wherever it goes. The design changes since the T1 are for the better: no more sliding door on the front, and the LCD is now much more usable outdoors. Like with the T1, you need to keep an eye on your fingers, as they can easily block the lens, flash, or microphone.”
DCResource have posted their review of the 5 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33 digital camera. ” The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T33, like its predecessor, is best suited for outdoor photos, where it does a very good job. Indoor photos will leave much to be desired, thanks to a weak flash, lots of…
DCResource have just posted their review of the new Konica Minolta Z5 digital camera.
“The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 doesn’t really break any new ground when compared to its predecessor, the DiMAGE Z3. While an extra megapixel of resolution is always nice, the more useful new features include a larger LCD display and improved battery life. Something that changed for the worse is the shutter speed range. While the Z3 could keep the shutter open for as long as 15 seconds, the Z5 limits you to 4 seconds. There are other areas that weren’t touched at all, namely low light focusing and image softness, both of which are issues on this camera.”
DCResource have just posted their review of the new Konica Minolta Z5 digital camera. “The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 doesn’t really break any new ground when compared to its predecessor, the DiMAGE Z3. While an extra megapixel of resolution is always nice, the more useful new features include a larger…
DCViews have just reviewed the SmartDisk FlashTrax portable storage device.
“After working with the SmartDisk FlashTrax for some time we have to admit that it really is a very comfortable unit to use. If you regularly take lots of images and need a portable storage medium, the FlashTrax could be just the thing for you. Copying memory cards or transferring images to a computer is very easy indeed and requires no technical knowledge at all. FlashTrax allows you to store, view and play all sorts of media files, all in one palm-sized portable device. The fact that it doubles up as a (desktop) MP3 player and provides you with entertaining music while you are working on your photo files, makes this device even more attractive.”
Website: DCViews - SmartDisk FlashTrax Review
DCViews have just reviewed the SmartDisk FlashTrax portable storage device. “After working with the SmartDisk FlashTrax for some time we have to admit that it really is a very comfortable unit to use. If you regularly take lots of images and need a portable storage medium, the FlashTrax could be…
Sony Press Release
Hanover, 9 March 2005 - Sony Recording Media and Energy Europe announced at CeBIT 2005 two new high-powered members to the Memory Stick™ media family with its 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed) media, the largest capacity media available in the Duo format, and the 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™, which is easily recognizable by its bold new black colouring.
The new 1GB and 2GB media are the perfect solution for users who need large-capacity storage for their digital content, such as high-resolution digital photos and video clips.
“With these new higher capacity media, users will get the most out of their digital devices without compromising quality or having to worry about how much memory their content is consuming,” commented Olivier Schwartz, European Marketing Manager in charge of the Memory Stick business.
Sony Press Release Hanover, 9 March 2005 - Sony Recording Media and Energy Europe announced at CeBIT 2005 two new high-powered members to the Memory Stick™ media family with its 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed) media, the largest capacity media available in the Duo format, and the 1GB…
CNET have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S50 compact digital camera.
“Yet another entry into the increasingly crowded field of 5-megapixel snapshot cameras, the Pentax Optio S50 boasts more features than such form-over-function offerings as the Canon SD20 but lags slightly behind Pentax’s own S5i for versatility. Overall, the Optio S50 is a decent entry-level digital camera whose affordable price and strong image quality fail to offset some serious performance issues.”
Website: CNET - Pentax Optio S50 Review
CNET have reviewed the 5 megapixel Pentax Optio S50 compact digital camera. “Yet another entry into the increasingly crowded field of 5-megapixel snapshot cameras, the Pentax Optio S50 boasts more features than such form-over-function offerings as the Canon SD20 but lags slightly behind Pentax’s own S5i for versatility. Overall, the…
CNET have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera.
“Looking like a million bucks, the Photosmart R707 was the first to break the mold in HP’s formerly boring design scheme. This 5-megapixel camera, with its 3X zoom, doesn’t offer many manual exposure controls, though it provides several unique—and useful—features. Snapshooters and beginners who want to learn the ropes should be attracted by the HP Photosmart R707’s in-camera help system and competitive price. Fussy shooters, however, will take issue with some of the camera’s photographic flaws.”
Website: CNET - HP Photosmart R707 Review
CNET have just reviewed the new HP Photosmart R707, a stylish 5 megapixel digital camera. “Looking like a million bucks, the Photosmart R707 was the first to break the mold in HP’s formerly boring design scheme. This 5-megapixel camera, with its 3X zoom, doesn’t offer many manual exposure controls, though…
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioMX4, which is a cross between a digital camera and a camcorder.
“With blind dates, you don’t usually get a second chance to make a first impression. Fortunately, camera manufacturers live by a different set of rules. They’re free to refine a camera until it hits a sweet spot with price, features, and performance. We had a lukewarm response to the Optio MX; now Pentax has replaced that product with the Optio MX4. It has a 4-megapixel CCD, as opposed to the previous model’s 3-megapixel sensor. It also has performance enhancements that make the MX4 more responsive.”
Website: CNET - Pentax OptioMX4 Review
CNET have reviewed the Pentax OptioMX4, which is a cross between a digital camera and a camcorder. “With blind dates, you don’t usually get a second chance to make a first impression. Fortunately, camera manufacturers live by a different set of rules. They’re free to refine a camera until it…
CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD300 Digital ELPH (also known as the IXUS 40).
“Image quality was good for a 4-megapixel snapshot camera, with an adequately wide range of detail in highlights and shadows, nice color saturation, and only a slight tendency to produce yellow flesh tones. However, images were not exceptionally sharp, and JPEG artifacts were noticeable when we enlarged the images. Chromatic aberration in the form of purple fringing showed up prominently around backlit subjects. Noise wasn’t visible in our images at the lower ISO settings, but it appeared in modest amounts at ISO 400. The automatic noise reduction applied to exposures of 1.3 seconds or longer helped a bit.”
Website: CNET - Canon PowerShot SD300 Digital ELPH Review
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CNET have just reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD300 Digital ELPH (also known as the IXUS 40). “Image quality was good for a 4-megapixel snapshot camera, with an adequately wide range of detail in highlights and shadows, nice color saturation, and only a slight tendency to produce yellow flesh…
The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera.
Website: Akamera.dk - Canon PowerShot A520 Review
The Danish website Akamera.dk have reviewed the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera. Website: Akamera.dk - Canon PowerShot A520 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon PowerShot A520 Write a Review of the Canon PowerShot A520
DigiCamReview.co.uk have published what I think is the first online review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600.
“The Nikon Coolpix 4600, has some very appealing qualities, it’s compact size, red-eye reduction, blur warning, lots of scene modes, built in help, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 1.8” screen, a 4 megapixel sensor, and a very good macro mode. Another bonus is that the camera takes AA batteries, something quite rare for compact cameras. The camera has very good image quality - however the camera is let down by purple fringing, and a lack of sound on videos. The Nikon is very good value for money especially for a Nikon - it’s a real shame it doesn’t record sound on videos - but if you’re not interested in videos then this would make a very good digital camera.”
Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Nikon Coolpix 4600 Review
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DigiCamReview.co.uk have published what I think is the first online review of the 4 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4600. “The Nikon Coolpix 4600, has some very appealing qualities, it’s compact size, red-eye reduction, blur warning, lots of scene modes, built in help, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 1.8” screen, a…
DigiCamReview.co.uk have reviewed the new budget-priced Olympus Camedia C-310 Zoom 3.2 megapixel digital camera.
“The Olympus Camedia C-310 is a compact 3 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a decent 1.8” screen. Even though the camera is nearly a year old, the camera takes good quality pictures and is very good value for money. The camera records unlimited 15fps videos without sound. It is very easy to use, and produces good images with good colour, saturation and detail. The camera is quick enough, although the camera does have a slow flash charging time. For around £95 (UK) this camera is very good value for money, especially with the free case and battery charger from Amazon. The camera has a very good macro mode, and is very easy to use.”
Website: DigiCamReview.co.uk - Olympus Camedia C-310 Zoom Review
DigiCamReview.co.uk have reviewed the new budget-priced Olympus Camedia C-310 Zoom 3.2 megapixel digital camera. “The Olympus Camedia C-310 is a compact 3 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a decent 1.8” screen. Even though the camera is nearly a year old, the camera takes good quality…
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have reviewed the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 digital camera.
Website: SloFoto.net - Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 Review
The Slovenian website Slo-Foto.net have reviewed the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 digital camera. Website: SloFoto.net - Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500 Write a Review of the Olympus MJU DIGITAL 500
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z.
Website: SloFoto.net - Pentax Optio750Z Review
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio750Z. Website: SloFoto.net - Pentax Optio750Z Review Check the Latest Prices for the Pentax Optio750Z Write a Review of the Pentax Optio750Z
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800.
Website: SloFoto.net - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review
The Slovenian website SloFoto.net have posted their review of the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix 8800. Website: SloFoto.net - Nikon Coolpix 8800 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Nikon Coolpix 8800 Write a Review of the Nikon Coolpix 8800
PocketLint.co.uk have published their review of the new waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera.
“Overall the Pentax Optio WP is the perfect all rounder. Light, small. Impeccably well dressed, yet hard as nails and a resilient as a cockroach at ground zero. In camera terms this is the sort of camera that photographers should keep tucked in their sock, a ‘back-up’ as they would say on NYPD blue.”
PocketLint.co.uk have published their review of the new waterproof Pentax OptioWP digital camera. “Overall the Pentax Optio WP is the perfect all rounder. Light, small. Impeccably well dressed, yet hard as nails and a resilient as a cockroach at ground zero. In camera terms this is the sort of camera…
Successor to the popular Caplio R1, the Ricoh Caplio R1V is a powerful 5.0 megapixel digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle, 4.8x optical zoom in an exceptionally slim 25mm body. Shuttertalk have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio R1V.
“The images produced by the R1V appeared to be sharp, with a reasonable degree of detail. Colours were saturated and pleasing, although the metering did have a tendancy to overexpose. More concerning though is the evidence of random noise patterns throughout the empty areas of the frame – even at the default ISO100. I also found some evidence of some sharpening or compression artifacts - making some areas look almost painted or post-processed. While this should not be noticeable in printed images, they could pose a problem if the images are magnified on screen. If overly concerned, the ISO sensitivity can be set to 64, which will reduce noise at the expense of ½ a stop of light.”
Successor to the popular Caplio R1, the Ricoh Caplio R1V is a powerful 5.0 megapixel digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle, 4.8x optical zoom in an exceptionally slim 25mm body. Shuttertalk have published their review of the Ricoh Caplio R1V. “The images produced by the R1V appeared to be sharp…
Samsung SCH-V770 is announced at CeBIT - the Samsung V770 is a 7 megapixel cameraphone that resembles a digital camera, with 3x optical zoom and a 1/1.8” CCD. Price and availability of the Samsung V770 to be announced.
Samsung Electronics Press Release
- A true digital convergence product with advanced multimedia features, including digital power amp, VOD&MOD functions and high-capacity memory.
- A camera phone capable of professional photography. It is the first camera phone that supports manual functions and wide-angle & tele-conversion lenses. It also features 3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom and auto focus.
Hannover, Germany – 10th March - Samsung Electronics unveils the world’s first mobile phone (model: SCH-V770) equipped with a 7 megapixel camera at CeBIT 2005. Just six months after the introduction of its world’s first 5 megapixel camera phone, Samsung has reached another milestone in camera phones.
The V770 offers the same level of picture-taking sophistication that a 7 megapixel digital camera does. The camera functions have been upgraded to include a 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom with a 1/1.8” CCD. It also supports auto focus and a flash unit that performs optimally for 7 megapixel photographs.
Samsung SCH-V770 is announced at CeBIT - the Samsung V770 is a 7 megapixel cameraphone that resembles a digital camera, with 3x optical zoom and a 1/1.8” CCD. Price and availability of the Samsung V770 to be announced. Samsung Electronics Press Release - A true digital convergence product with advanced…
Acoustica Press Release
(Acoustica Inc, Oakhurst, CA, March 9, 2005) - Acoustica Inc. has just released our new simple to use digital photo archiving program - Photos Forever. Photos Forever has a user friendly interface that is so simple to use, that even the most inexperienced digital camera user will be backing up their most precious memories to a CD or DVD within minutes. Photos Forever does all the work for you! It will find your digital image files (JPG, BMP, TIF, PNG and raw formatted photos)?wherever they may be on your computer, prepare them for backup, tell you how many CDs or DVDs you’ll need and then proceed to burn them! After each disc is done, a sound chimes to let you know it’s ready for the next one. After the discs are created, it will even print out a convenient ‘Key’ list so
that you can reference what picture is on which disc. What could be easier?
Acoustica Press Release (Acoustica Inc, Oakhurst, CA, March 9, 2005) - Acoustica Inc. has just released our new simple to use digital photo archiving program - Photos Forever. Photos Forever has a user friendly interface that is so simple to use, that even the most inexperienced digital camera user will…