DCRP have reviewed the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, a 10.2 megapixel DSLR camera with interesting features such as a stabilized image sensor, which means optical image stabilization no matter what lens you use, and a dust removal system that shakes off any dust that might have settled between the lens and the image sensor (a problem that each camera with interchangeable lenses has).

Here are some of the review impressions:
“With more than a little help from Konica Minolta, Sony has successfully entered the digital SLR arena with their Alpha DSLR-A100. With a high resolution 10.2 Megapixel sensor, built-in image stabilization and dust reduction systems, and super-fast performance, the A100 gives the competition a run for their money. Despite a few annoyances, the A100 offers quite a lot — and it earns my recommendation. […]
If you’re just starting out the DSLR-A100 is an intriguing choice. You get high resolution, image stabilization, dust reduction, and robust performance, plus a pretty good selection of lenses.”

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A review of the Pentax Optio M10 digital camera is available at Think Camera.

The review verdict:
“[…] I can definitely say it’s a good choice of camera for novices - it has the specification you’d expect and the right level of freedom. More experienced photographers may find the lack of total control and image quality a bit constricting but the size and robustness of the camera would make it a worthy travel camera.”

Imaging resource have managed to get their hands on one of the new Nikon D80 digital SLR cameras. The Nikon D80 is one of the major announcements in the dSLR market this year. With a recommended retail price of just under $1000 (body only) it is aggressively priced and sits between the Nikon D70 and the professional D200. The D80 offers 10.2 megapixels resolution, a 2.5 inch display and has a continuous shooting mode of up to 3 frames per second.

The findings so far:
“In the back-and-forth battle between the two giants, Nikon has once again thrown down the gauntlet to Canon, with an exceptionally capable camera (sporting an unusually capable kit lens as well), at a very aggressive price. […] It seems safe to say that the Nikon D80 is going to be one of the more significant camera announcements of 2006.”

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Megapixel.net have tested the Pentax Optio A10, an ultra compact digital camera with 8 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch screen. Like most modern cameras the Optio A10 features optical image stabilization.

The Pentax Optio A10 was awarded 9 out of 10 points for its functionality and 8.4 out of 10 for its photographic qualities by the camera testers.

The findings of the test:
“Positives:
* Very good image quality with good light.
* Excellent metering.
* Reliable white balance.
* Excellent colour rendition.
* Image stabilizer.
* Excellent high resolution monitor.
* Extremely well finished.

Negatives:
* Compression too strong at the highest image quality.
* Sensitive to noise above 200 ISO.
* Underpowered Flash.
* Slow zoom and auto focus.
* Limited autonomy on a single battery charge.”

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Imaging resource have reviewed the Canon PowerShot A530 digital camera. The Canon Powershot A530 is an ultra compact digital camera with 5 megapixels resolution and a 4 times optical zoom. Unlike most other ultra compact cameras, the Powershot A530 is equipped with an optical viewfinder and accommodates both point and shoot photographers as well as more experienced photographers with its range of exposure modes.

Here is part of the review conclusion:
“Its combination of automatic and manual features make the Canon A530 very approachable for novices, but still interesting for experienced users, the net result being a camera that will satisfy a broad range of interests and provide a good path for novice users to expand their photographic horizons as their experience grows. […] Movie mode is present, but somewhat lacking in terms of frame rate. Still, the A530 is a camera that will meet the needs of the average consumer very well. It’s an easy Dave’s Pick.”

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Think Camera have reviewed the Casio Exilim EX-Z600 digital camera. Despite its small size, the Casio Z600 features 6 megapixels resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a large 2.7 inch screen.

The review verdict:
“This is a very good camera indeed. Don’t confuse the Z600 with the S600 which is even tinier but doesn’t take nearly such good pictures. Battery life is great at 4 - 500 shots and this camera would be on my shortlist if I was shopping for a compact digicam.”

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Trusted Reviews have tested the Olympus FE-150, an easy to use entry level camera that won’t blow the budget. The Olympus FE-150 features 5 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch display.

The little flattering camera test result:
“For a major name in the photographic industry it is a shockingly bad camera, with very poor image quality, dismal low light performance, virtually no features or options (one of which didn’t even work), the worst movie mode I’ve seen in a year and performance that can only be summarised as crap.”

A review of the Ricoh Caplio RR660 digital camera is available at ThinkCamera. The Ricoh Caplio is a reasonably priced, ultra compact camera with 6.1 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom lens and a 2.4 inch screen.

The opinion of the reviewers:
“Ricoh have pretty much targeted this camera at the happy snapper who wants an easy to use camera that will give great snaps on holiday at a bargain price. This camera won’t satisfy those who are hyper critical of their pictures or who demand a high level of control but for a cheap compact to capture memories it is simple to use and does the job.”

Photoxels have published a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The DMC-L1 is Panasonic’s first digital SLR camera. For wide compatibility the Four Thirds lens mount standard has been used. The Lumix DMC-L1 is equipped with 7.5 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch display and is one of the few dSLRs that offer a ‘live preview’ of the subject.

Here are some of the review impressions:
“The new Live MOS image sensor produces excellent image quality with low noise from ISO 100 to 800.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 will appeal to pros and amateur photographers desiring a digital camera with superb analogue-like handling, Live View LCD, Dust Reduction System and excellent image quality.”

A review of the Samsung Digimax Pro 815 digital camera is available at CNet.The Digimax Pro 815 is a dSLR like camera, equipped with 8 megapixels resolution, a massive 15 times optical zoom and a very large 3.5 inch display.

The Samsung Digimax Pro 815 scored 5.8 out of 10 points, an “average” result.
The review results:
“The good: 15X optical zoom lens; 3.5-inch LCD; top mounted color LCD; raw and TIFF capture.

The bad: Large; heavy; excessive noise at ISO 200 and above; tops out at ISO 400; TIFF and raw write times are painfully slow.

The bottom line: Samsung’s Digimax Pro 815 has impressive features, but heavy noise and slow performance outweigh its advantages.”

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