Archive for December, 2005

Kodak EasyShare P850 review at DCRP

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

kodak easyshare p850  reviewDCRP has posted a review of the Kodak EasyShare P850 digital camera.

Here is an abbreviated version of the review conclusion:
“This is Kodak’s first camera with image stabilization […]. The P850 has features that beginners and enthusiasts will like. Camera performance was a mixed bag. Photo quality on the P850 was good for the most part.
Although I think there are better ultra zoom cameras out there, the P850 is absolutely worth a look.”

All available reviews and more information on the Kodak EasyShare P850.



Pentax Optio S6 review at ZDNet

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

pentax optio s6  reviewA review of the Pentax Optio S6 digital camera has been published at ZDNet.

Here is the conclusion of the review:
“The Pentax Optio S6 is a well-built, compact, and attractive camera that is a pleasure to use for snapshots but won’t dazzle with its photo quality.”

Click here for all available reviews and more information on the Pentax Optio S6.



Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 at dpreview

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

sony cybershot dsc r1  reviewThe Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital camera has been reviewed at dpreview.

Here is an extract of the review conclusion:
“At $1000 you simply can’t get close to the coverage and quality of that lens. Add to that the usable high sensitivities, great build quality, a package which is ‘all in one’, resolution just better than an EOS 350D and final results which can be extremely good indeed.
Highly recommended.”

Click here for all available reviews and more information on the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1.



Casio Exilim EX-Z110 review at Cameras.co.uk

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

casio exilim ex z110  reviewA review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z110 digital camera is available at Cameras.co.uk.

The review verdict:
“The Casio EXILIM EX-Z110 certainly offers a very cheap route into digital cameras with manual exposure modes. The specification is impressive for the price and shutter lag is more or less non existent. […] I would like to have seen much sharper images. The camera also struggles in lowlight.”



Olympus IR-500 review at ZDNet

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

olympus IR 500  reviewZDNet has reviewed the Olympus IR-500 digital camera.

The review conclusion:
“The Olympus IR-500 is a competent 4-megapixel camera with a limited zoom range, but its 2.5-inch high-resolution LCD and playback capabilities will make you want to tote it everywhere as a portable shoot-and-show display.”



Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 review at Camera Labs

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

sony cybershot dsc r1  reviewA review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 digital camera is available at Camera Labs.

Here is part of the review conclusion:
“If […] you’d be satisfied with the R1’s optical zoom range, then we can highly recommend it - indeed for many people considering a budget digital SLR, it’s simply a better choice. The combination of good design, an excellent lens and a high resolution sensor for the asking price represents great value.”

Click here for all available reviews and more information on the Sony Cybershot DSC-R1.



Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 review at PhotographyBlog

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

panasonic lumix dmc lx1  reviewPhotographyBlog has published a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 digital camera.

Here is part of the review conclusion:
“If you are interested in panoramic photography, but also want to take “normal” images, then the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 is the only choice at the moment.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 is almost the perfect, carry-anywhere compact digital camera. Except for one big problem. Noise. The optical image stabilisation system partially makes up for the noise problems […]. ”

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Panasonic DMC LZ1 review at Cameras.co.uk

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

panasonic lumix dmc lz1  reviewA review of the Panasonic DMC LZ1 digital camera has been published at Cameras.co.uk.

The reviewer’s recommendation:
“If you do not want to spend a fortune on a digital camera, but you are still looking for image quality then buy the Panasonic DMC LZ1. It is rare that I make such a recommendation for a camera, but at this price I think the camera is an absolute steal. It is so easy to use and is certainly worth the money.”



Samsung Pro815 review at dpreview

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

samsung digimax pro815  reviewA review of the Samsung Pro815 digital camera has been published at dpreview.

Here is part of the review conclusion:
“The screen is simply stunning, you get movie mode and live preview […].
If you are patient enough to use raw mode, don’t shoot too much action and like the idea of the large screen and extensive feature set, the Pro815 is capable of superb results […].
Recommended.”

All available reviews and more information on the Samsung Digimax Pro815.



Kodak EasyShare V550 review at PCMag

Posted by Steve on 8th December 2005

kodak easyshare v550  reviewPCMag has posted a review of the Kodak EasyShare V550 digital camera and has rated it ‘very good’.

The result of the review:
“The Kodak EasyShare V550 is a very good buy, especially if you value a large LCD and a viewfinder. It’s small, stylish, and extremely fast.

Pros
Exceptional speed and no shutter lag. Stylish design. Optical viewfinder along with a 2.5-inch LCD.

Cons
Some fringing in daylight images. Video quality could be better.”

Click here for all available reviews and more information on the Kodak EasyShare V550.