Posted by Steve on 22nd April 2006
A review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ7 digital camera is available at LetsGoDigital.
The Lumix DMC-FZ7 is an ultra zoom camera, offering a 12x optical zoom, 6 megapixel resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD display. The DMC-FZ7 is also equipped with optical image stabilization, which helps reduce blurred photos caused by camera shake and is especially useful when using the long range of the zoom without a tripod. The DMC-FZ7 also features manual exposure control, as well as automatic scene modes, making it suitable to both advanced and novice photographers.
The review conclusion:
“We can conclude that the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ7 is a powerful combination; guarantees high quality images and suits a large group of users. Despite its user-friendliness and low entry-level, the camera will certainly not limit or confine those who wish to expand their basic knowledge of photography, and are keen to experiment a little more. The Panasonic Lumix FZ7 is also an excellent step towards a possible future digital SLR camera. And well, what do you know: Panasonic have just announced that we may expect the Panasonic DMC L1 to make its entrance into the market later this year… We truly recommend the Panasonic Lumix FZ7!”
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Posted by Steve on 22nd April 2006
The Panasonic DMC-TZ1 digital camera has been reviewed at Megapixel.net.
The Panasonic DMC-TZ1 is a compact ultra zoom camera with 5 megapixels resolution, an amazing 10 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD display. The clever use of folding optics make the Panasonic DMC TZ1 the world’s smallest ultra zoom camera, a camera that can be easily carried around to go anywhere.
The risk of shaky and blurred images which is a common problem when making use of the long zoom range is minimized by Panasonic’s optical image stabilization that moves the lens to counteract camera movement. In addition, the DMC TZ1 also offers high ISO sensitivity (800), enabling the TZ1 to shoot in low light conditions and to further reduce motion blur.
Megapixel awarded the Panasonic DMC-TZ1 8.4 out of 10 points for its functionality and 9.2 out of 10 points for its photographic qualities.
The review results:
“Positives:
* Very good to excellent image quality outdoors.
* Innovative, high quality 10X zoom.
* Very effective stabilization system.
* No chromatic aberration.
* No serious optical distortion.
* Good movie mode.
* Good value for money.
Negatives:
* Built-in flash a bit weak unless sensitivity is set to Auto.
* No Manual or priority modes.
* No uncompressed format.”
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Posted by Steve on 22nd April 2006
DPInterface have posted a review of the Canon PowerShot A700 digital camera.
Despite being a very compact digital camera, the PowerShot A700 features an unusually powerful 6x optical zoom lens, 6 megapixel resolution and a large 2.5 inch LCD screen. Instead of the often found battery packs in this camera class, the PowerShot A700 draws its power from 2 AA type batteries which are easy to replace while travelling on the road. And finally, the A700 not only offers automatic and scene mode exposure control, but also a fully manual mode for greater control of the image taking process.
The review results:
“The Canon PowerShot A700 has everything an entry-level budget camera should have and more. Its two main features - 6x optical zoom and full manual controls - set it apart from competition. […]
A 2.5 inch LCD with good visibility sits at the back of the A700. Despite that, it has fairly low resolution and does not rotate. Having a big LCD doesn’t mean high power consumption; in fact the A700 has great battery life!
Some other nice things about the A700 include unlimited continuous shooting at 2 FPS, unlimited VGA 30 FPS movies, good image quality and noise control. For some added fun and creativity, there’s My Colors/photo effect post-processing that can be performed in the camera during playback. […]
So it all boils down to this: the Canon PowerShot A700 is a great budget camera ($350) with 6 megapixels, 6x optical zoom and full manual controls. It’s perfect for almost every condition but as I said many times, if you’re doing low-light telephoto shots, you might want to reconsider.”
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Posted by Steve on 22nd April 2006
A review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 digital camera is available at imaging resource.
The Lumix DMC-FZ7 is an ultra zoom camera, offering a 12x optical zoom, 6 megapixel resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD display. The DMC-FZ7 is also equipped with optical image stabilization, which helps reduce blurred photos caused by camera shake and is especially useful when using the long range of the zoom without a tripod. The DMC-FZ7 also features manual exposure control, as well as automatic scene modes, making it suitable to both advanced and novice photographers.
Here is a summary of the review conclusion:
“[…] The FZ7 combines good image quality, responsive handling, and very effective optical image stabilization in a very attractively-priced digital camera. […] With the FZ7, Panasonic made a number of improvements over previous models, including better viewfinder visibility in dim lighting, greater flash range, a larger LCD display, and a much-improved movie mode. The biggest weaknesses we found were high noise levels at ISO 400 and high chromatic aberration in the corners of the frame at telephoto focal lengths. (While noise is high though, it’s worth noting that ISO 400 shots from the FZ7 look just fine at print sizes as large as 5×7.) All things considered, while we’d like to see lower levels of image noise, the Panasonic FZ7 delivers a lot of performance and image quality for the money, clearly deserving of recognition as a Dave’s Pick. If you’re looking for a good deal on a long-zoom camera with image stabilization, the Panasonic FZ7 deserves your serious consideration.”
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Posted by Steve on 21st April 2006
Overview
The Panasonic DMC-TZ1 is a compact ultra zoom camera with 5 megapixels resolution, an amazing 10 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD display. The clever use of folding optics make the Panasonic DMC TZ1 the world’s smallest ultra zoom camera, a camera that can be easily carried around to go anywhere.
The risk of shaky and blurred images which is a common problem when making use of the long zoom range is minimized by Panasonic’s optical image stabilization that moves the lens to counteract camera movement. In addition, the DMC TZ1 also offers high ISO sensitivity (800), enabling the TZ1 to shoot in low light conditions and to further reduce motion blur.
The 2.5 inch LCD display is both high resolution and high contrast, a LCD power button allows you to increase brightness a further 40% so that the display is clearly visible, even when shooting in extreme angle situations such as high over head or low on the ground.
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Posted by Steve on 21st April 2006
A review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W50 digital camera has been posted at Steve’s Digicams.
The review verdict:
“The Sony Cyber-shot W50 is a good all-around performer. Weighing-in at just under 6 ounces (including battery and Memory Stick Duo), the W50 is both pocketable and stylish while still providing the optical viewfinder that its competitors frequently omit. With very good image quality, 6-megapixels of resolution, versatile sensitivity range, high-quality movies and an MSRP of under $250, the Sony DSC-W50 is a very good value.”
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Posted by Steve on 21st April 2006
Steve’s Digicams have posted a review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-W30 digital camera.
The review summary:
“The Sony Cyber-shot W30 is a good all-around performer. Weighing-in at just under 6 ounces (including battery and Memory Stick Duo), the W30 is both pocketable and stylish while still providing the optical viewfinder that its competitors frequently omit. With very good image quality, 6-megapixels of resolution, versatile sensitivity range, high-quality movies and an MSRP of under $230, the Sony DSC-W30 is a very good value.”
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Posted by Steve on 21st April 2006
PhotographyBlog has reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 digital camera.
The DMC-TZ1 offers a massive 10 times optical zoom and is one of the smallest ultra zoom digital cameras currently available. The DMC-TZ1 is also equipped with Panasonic’s optical image stabilization and offers 5 megapixel resolution, as well as a large 2.5 inch display.
The DMC-TZ1 scored 4.5 out of 5 stars in the review (Highly recommended).
The results of the review:
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 is a unique camera in a crowded market-place, thanks solely to its combination of a 10x zoom lens and compact dimensions. […] The ability to zoom from 35mm up to 350mm and still get sharp results thanks to Panasonic’s Mega O.I.S system is a revelation. Everything from mild wide-angle scenics to distant close-ups is possible, all from a camera that you can just about squeeze into a (large) pocket. There’s obvious distortion at both ends of the zoom range, but that’s a small price to pay for the flexibility that’s on offer. The 5 megapixel sensor is modest in this day and age, but more than adequate for prints up to A4 in size. Image quality is on the whole good, although the inability to alter sharpness in the camera is frustrating as the images are soft. […]
The TZ1 may be just a simple point and shoot camera in terms of creativity, with no control over aperture or shutter speeds, but you may also find that the focal range is simply too liberating to ignore. Highly recommended.”
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Posted by Steve on 21st April 2006
A review of the Nikon Coolpix P4 digital camera is available at TrustedReviews.
The Coolpix P4 is a compact digital camera that offers 8 megapixel resolution, a 3.5 times optical zoom and optical vibration reduction to reduce the risk of blurred images.
The Coolpix P4 scored an overall rating of 8 out of 10.
The result of the review:
“In the Coolpix P4 Nikon has produced an excellent all-rounder, a pocket compact camera with a wider than average zoom range, a useful selection of features and options, and superb image quality. It is rather expensive compared to its immediate competition, but the extra money buys the quality and reliability that go with the Nikon brand. If you are looking for something a little more than the average snapshot camera it is well worth a look.”
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Posted by Steve on 21st April 2006
A review of the Fuji Finepix V10 has been published at Popular Photography.
An innovative digital camera, the Fuji V10 offers 5.1 megapixel resolution, a 3.4 times optical zoom and a huge 3 inch LCD display. It has an interesting square design and the Fuji V10 is also one of the first cameras to offer in built video games.
The review verdict:
“The Fujifilm Finepix V10 may have 4 built-in games, but it’s not playing around when it comes to image quality. It’s a serious contender in the 5MP category. And with a street price of $300, it’s also a well-priced camera for its class.
What’s Hot:
Real Picture Technology handles challenging lighting situations well
Video games are a fun diversion between photo ops
Big LCD 40-shot burst mode
What’s Not:
Bottom-aligned buttons on back of camera are tough to adjust when camera is on a tripod
No live histogram display
Slowish start-up time of 1.5 seconds”
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