Trusted Reviews have reviewed the Samsung Digimax L55W, a 5 megapixel digital camera with a 4.8x optical zoom lens equivalent to 28mm-135mm and a 2.8 inch wide LCD that allows you to view in 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.

“The images are massively over-processed, robbing what would otherwise be outstanding shots of much of their fine detail. This is most likely done to combat image noise, because the L55W also has a big problem in this department. In long-exposure test shots, some image noise was present at 50, 100 and 200 ISO, but at 400 ISO the noise reduction seemed to switch off and then things got really bad.”

Website: Trusted Reviews - Samsung Digimax L55W Review

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DIWA member Photexels have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A620, which features a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 2 inch LCD screen and 4x optical zoom lens equivalent to 35–140 mm focal length.

“The Canon PowerShot A620 is excellent value for money: excellent image quality with lots of detail, fast operations with no practical shutter lag, fast and precise AF that works in low-light, intuitive operation, full exposure flexibility, accurate exposure metering, an immensely practical flip-and-rotate LCD…. if you’re not sure which digital camera to buy, you can’t go wrong with the Canon A620.”

Website: Photexels - Canon PowerShot A620 Review

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DigitalCameraInfo have the first online review of the Casio EX-S600, a 6 megapixel ultra-slim digital camera with a movie stabilizer function that reduces camera shake when recording movies.

“The EX-S600 isn’t our style. It’s very small and the design is bold, but the sad fact is that these are the most appealing things about the camera, and they won’t help anyone take pictures. We appreciate that the camera is made of metal, but that’s only a good start at making a durable imager. A camera is only as tough as its most vulnerable part, and the EX-S600’slens assembly and unsealed battery and memory compartment are pretty vulnerable. If the color and size were wrapped around a good imaging system, if the camera were tough enough to go where it can fit, and if it were easy to hold securely, we’d be enthusiastic. As it stands, there is clearly a market for tiny cameras; however, they generally come with some compromises. Unfortunately, for the S600, one of them is image quality.”

Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Casio EX-S600 Review

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Panasonic UK Press Release

Panasonic DMC-LZ5 and DMC-LZ3 - Featuring Optical 6x Zoom and MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) Running on AA Batteries

Panasonic is introducing the incoming LUMIX models 6.0-megapixel DMC-LZ5 and 5.0-megapixel DMC-LZ3, incorporating MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer)  and 6x optical zoom(equivalent to 37mm to 222mm on a 35mm film camera) lens, that run on two AA batteries.

MEGA O.I.S. is the image stabilization system against handshake that bears no picture deterioration.  Panasonic is the first company in the industry to have succeeded in incorporating MEGA O.I.S. into a compact digital camera and now its benefit is strongly approved by the users of the world, considered to be the standard of photography.

Panasonic UK Press Release

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 - MEGA O.I.S. Equipped 5-megapixel 3x Optical Zoom DMC-LS2 Running on AA batteries

Panasonic is introducing the incoming LUMIX models 5.0-megapixel DMC-LS2, incorporating MEGA O.I.S., an Optical Image Stabilizer that compensates the handshake, and 3x optical zoom lens, that runs on two AA batteries.

MEGA O.I.S. is the image stabilization system against handshake that bears no picture deterioration. Panasonic is the first company in the industry to have succeeded in incorporating MEGA O.I.S. into a compact digital camera and now its benefit is strongly approved by the users of the world, considered to be the standard of photography.

Lexmark US Press Release

New Lexmark X7350 Office All-in-One Makes Multi-Tasking Easy For Soho

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 4, 2006—Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X7350 Office All-in-One printer, designed to provide the most cost-conscious small office/home office (SOHO) customers with an easy-to-use combination of performance, functionality and photo features for under $150.

The Lexmark X7350 offers photo capabilities along with the ability to print, scan, copy and fax at business-class speeds, as well as manage and share color documents and photos. Users can print directly from their PC or a PictBridge-compatible digital camera.

The HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera is available bundled with the HP Photosmart 6221 premium Camera Dock at a recommended street price of for £299 or can be purchased on its own for £249 in the UK.

HP US Press Release

The premium styled, ultra-compact HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera features a bright 3-inch LCD with a 170-degree viewing angle for unsurpassed indoor and outdoor viewing. Take brilliant 8.2-megapixel photos with the powerful HP Precision 24x total zoom. With the latest features such as automatic in-camera red-eye removal, HP Design Gallery and other HP Real Life technologies, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.

The HP Photosmart R727 Digital Camera is available bundled with the HP Photosmart 6221 premium Camera Dock at a recommended street price of £249 or can be purchased on its own for £199 in the UK.

HP US Press Release

HP Photosmart R727 Digital Camera

Take stunning 6.2-megapixel photos with the elegant, metal HP Photosmart R727 Digital Camera. This ultra-compact digital camera features a bright, indoor and outdoor 2.5-inch image display screen while being thin enough to slip in your pocket. With the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including automatic in-camera red-eye removal and HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.

HP US Press Release

HP Photosmart R725 Digital Camera

Take stunning 6.2-megapixel photos with the elegant HP Photosmart R725 Digital Camera. This ultra-compact digital camera features a bright, indoor and outdoor 2-inch image display and sturdy all metal body, while being thin enough to slip in your pocket. With the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies, including new features such as automatic in-camera red-eye removal and HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos perfect for printing and sharing.

HP US Press Release

HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera

Get impressive 6-megapixel photos with the easy-to-use HP Photosmart M527 Digital Camera. This digital camera has 21x total zoom - 3x optical, 7x digital - and features HP Real Life technologies, including HP in-camera red eye removal and HP Design Gallery. With the new HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos. Intuitive button design allows for quick, one-handed shots, in addition to one-button ordering and sharing of photos with HP Photosmart Express. (1)

HP US Press Release

HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera

Get impressive 6-megapixel photos with the easy-to-use HP Photosmart M525 Digital Camera. This digital camera has 21x total zoom - 3x optical, 7x digital - and features the latest generation of HP Real Life technologies. With a new feature called HP Design Gallery, users can easily take brilliant digital photos. Intuitive button design allows for quick, one-handed shots, in addition to one-button ordering, printing and sharing of photos with Photosmart Express. (1)

HP US Press Release

HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera

Easily snap beautiful photos with this stylishly designed 5-megapixel digital camera, featuring 18x total zoom. With the HP Photosmart M425 Digital Camera users can effortlessly snap and edit photos on the 1.7-inch image display, and order prints and share photos using the on-camera HP Photosmart Express button. (1) The camera also includes the new HP Design Gallery.

HP US Press Release

HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera

Capture exceptional photos with the easy-to-use, point-and-shoot 5-megapixel HP Photosmart E327 Digital Camera. Users can view shots on this stylishly designed 1.8-inch image display screen, email photos without attachments with HP Photosmart Share and make beautiful prints and enlargements up to 8 x 10-inches.

Lacie Press Release

LaCie Kicks Off 2006 With 6 Fresh New Storage Solutions

PORTLAND, OR (January 2006) – LaCie brings New Year cheer to its loyal customers today with six new storage products designed to help people easily manage their digital lives. LaCie has again teamed up with world-renowned designers including Neil Poulton and Karim Rashid, and award-winning tech companies such as LightScribe and Roxio, to develop the freshest new hard drives and DVD burners on the market.

New products will make their debut at Macworld Expo in San Francisco’s Moscone Center from January 9-13. Visit LaCie Booth #2143 for a hands-on look. LaCie will also offer special Macworld pricing on its most popular hard drives for a limited time via the LaCie Store Online or direct at 503-844-4502. And stay tuned for the launch of a brand new “Customer Profiles” webpage on http://www.lacie.com that showcases how filmmakers, photographers, musicians and many others are using LaCie products to get things done.

Pentax UK Press Release

PENTAX EVOLVES THE OPTIO ‘S’ FAMILY WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE OPTIO A10 - Taking the Optio ‘S’ style and creating an all-new flagship standard

Building on the success of established Optio ‘S’ family, Pentax continues to set the standard amongst compact digital cameras with the launch of the Optio A10. Featuring a proprietary Shake Reduction system, the Optio A10 also boasts 8.0 effective megapixels and a 1.8-inch CCD to create the sharpest images yet.

Style-conscious novices and photographic enthusiasts alike will benefit from the superior features that the Optio A10 offers. Despite a tiny size of 88.5 x 54.5 x 23mm (w x h x d), the Optio A10 offers an unrivalled user experience that will produce exceptional picture quality, regardless of the photographer’s level of ability or the environmental conditions.

Pentax UK Press Release

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUES TO APPEAL TO COME WITHIN REACH OF THE MANY, NOT THE FEW - The latest entry-level digital compact camera from Pentax will ensure beginners can make the most of digital photography

As part of its ongoing commitment to bring photographic excellence to digital photographers of all levels, Pentax has introduced the Optio E10. It is aimed specifically at photographic novices and features a mode dial that permits simple mode selection. A slim, lightweight compact camera with 6.0 effective megapixels and a 3x optical zoom lens, the Optio E10 also boasts a large, 2.4-inch LCD monitor.

The Optio E10 combines the world’s leading optics, providing a great value digital camera without a performance compromise. Now there’s no reason not to be digital.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm FinePix V10 Zoom: putting more fun into photography

Life’s full of fun and games with the FinePix V10 Zoom

Fujifilm today announces the launch of the FinePix V10 Zoom, a next-generation digital compact camera with distinctive looks and an extra dose of fun. Available in a stylish, two-tone design and with a distinctive body, the FinePix V10 Zoom features an enormous three inch LCD screen, whilst remaining remarkably small in size.

The three inch screen is designed to enhance the experience of shooting and viewing photos. With approximately 230,000 pixels, the high resolution LCD is perfect for instant framing during shooting and easy viewing of images during playback. A convenient zoom display has been added to confirm focus and image details as you shoot, by enlarging the centre of the focus position.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom: stylish, friendly and functional

Six megapixel, user-friendly addition to Fujifilm’s ultra-smart ‘F’ range of digital cameras

Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix F470 Zoom – a pocket-sized, silver compact with user-friendly controls and multiple scene positions for ultimate ease-of-use. Hidden within this camera’s individual body design are 16MB of internal memory, a 3x optical zoom lens and a sensor delivering six megapixels. Combining strength and elegance in a neat package, the FinePix F470 Zoom is both stylish and functional, and perfect for anyone new to digital photography.

This chic compact, only 19.7mm thick, has a distinctive appearance thanks to its innovative design. Incorporating a raised side grip that sits comfortably in the palm of the hand, the FinePix F470 Zoom allows the user to hold it securely, without compromising the slimline look of the camera’s stylish body.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

Fujifilm’s straight ‘A’ cameras in a class of their own - Fujifilm launches FinePix A400 Zoom and FinePix A500 Zoom

Following the continued success of its ‘A’ series of entry-level digital cameras, Fujifilm today announced the launch of two new additions to the range: the FinePix A400 Zoom and FinePix A500 Zoom. Designed with ease-of-use as a priority, these digital cameras produce outstanding images, even for those people who find digital technology a potentially intimidating experience.

Bearing in mind that there are still more households that don’t own a digital camera than those that do, the FinePix A400 and A500 Zoom will make life easier for those thinking of converting to digital photography during 2006.

Transcend Press Release

Transcend launches its Very High Capacity 1GB MMCmobile Memory Card, Perfect for the Next-Generation of Mobile Digital Devices

Transcend Information, Inc. a tireless innovator and world leader in flash memory solutions is proud to introduce the release of its enormous memory capacity 1GB MMCmobile(tm) Memory Card (Dual-Voltage Reduced-Sized MultiMediaCard), the world’s highest capacity MMCmobile card and ideal for use in the latest high-spec portable digital devices.