Posted by Steve on 5th September 2006
The Casio Exilim EX-Z850 has been reviewed at Popular Photography. The ultra compact Casio EX-Z850 is equipped with 8.1 megapixels resolution, a 2.5 inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom lens. Equipped with an anti shake feature to reduce image blur, as well as both automatic and manual exposure modes, the Z850 may be a take anywhere camera that can be used by the whole family.
The review impression:
“Despite resolution numbers that are low for its class, and a limited usable ISO range, the Casio Exilim EX-Z850 does a lot of things right. The enthusiasts in the family will love the manual controls, while the kids will love the ease of use and fun best shot modes. With its combination of fun and functional features in a pocket-sized package, this could be one compact camera to make the whole family happy.”
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Posted by Steve on 5th September 2006
A review of the Ricoh Caplio R5 has been posted at Think Camera. The compact R5 is a 7.2 megapixel camera with an unusual 7.1 optical zoom and a 2.5 inch display. The Caplio R5 offers vibration reduction and, despite its long zoom lens, is capable of producing macro shots with a minimum distance of only 1cm.
The review conclusion:
“This isn’t the smallest camera or the best looking or the easiest to use but the pictures are some of the best we’ve seen from a compact. Don’t let the short feature list put you off, this has everything you need. In the marks below, picture quality has a point docked for the odd shots that came out very badly, the general quality was excellent.”
Posted by Steve on 5th September 2006
Digital Camera Review have tested the Samsung NV3, a stylish, ultra compact digital camera equipped with 7 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5″ display. The Samsung NV3 also doubles up as a media player that plays MP3 music and videos.
The review results:
“The NV3 takes good pictures, but its main point of difference is the personal media player capabilities. Once you have a high capacity memory card, you can take your mp3s and videos with you. You no longer have to carry your ipod and your camera!
While image quality, in my opinion, is average, the multimedia capabilities of the camera are attractive, so make sure you consider them if you’re considering this camera.”
Posted by Steve on 5th September 2006
Lets Go Digital have tested the FujiFilm FinePix F30 digital camera. The Finepix F30 is an ultra compact, 6.3 megapixel camera. It offers point and shoot functionality, as well as some manual settings, and supports high ISO sensitivity up to 3200.
The review impression:
“To cut a long story short, the Fujifilm FinePix F30 digital compact camera is not only an attractive, well-made camera, it is also nice to work with and gives super results. Fujifilm has a well ordered range on offer, and with the Fujifilm FinePix F30 it has come up with a digital camera that will be appreciated by a broad public. I’d recommend it any day.”
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Posted by Steve on 5th September 2006
Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the Pentax Optio E10, a compact point and shoot camera. The Pentax Optio E10 offers 6 megapixels resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a 2.4 inch LCD screen.
The verdict of the review:
“In price terms the Pentax Optio E10 is a cheap camera. Despite this I do not feel able to recommend it. When it comes to ease of use you will struggle to find cameras much more straightforward than this one, but it is let down by the quality of photos it takes.”
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Posted by Steve on 3rd September 2006
Overview
The Nikon D80 is a reasonably priced digital SLR camera with 10.2 megapixels effective resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD. The Nikon D80 supports JPEG and RAW modes and features continuous shooting of up to 3 frames per second for up to 100 JPEG photos. The D80 is also very quick to start up (0.18 seconds).
The D80 can be powered by either a battery pack (which allows recording of up to 2700 images) or conventional AA type batteries which are easy to replace when out on the road.
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Posted by Steve on 3rd September 2006
Overview
The Pentax K100D is a compact and light 6.1 megapixel dSLR camera, the comes with optical image stabilization. The image stabilization works by moving the CCD sensor to balance the effects of camera shake and thereby reducing the risk of blurred images. The stabilization does not require any special lenses. The Pentax K100D features a very high sensitivity setting of up to 3200, ISO equivalent and a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second.
With its automatic shooting mode, the K100D can be operated by point and shoot photographers, while full manual settings are available for the experienced photographer.
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Posted by Steve on 3rd September 2006
Imaging resource have reviewed the Canon PowerShot SD630 digital camera, also known as the Ixus 65. The Canon SD 630 is an ultra compact, 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3 times optical zoom and a very large 3 inch LCD.
The results of the review:
“Along with providing solid image quality in regular lighting conditions with good color and accurate skin tones, the SD630 incorporates many of Canon’s technological advances for shooting with high ISOs. […]This camera is easily a Dave’s Pick in terms of functionality and image quality, not to mention the camera’s great style.”
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Posted by Steve on 1st September 2006
CNet have reviewed the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera. 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.
With a review rating of 8 out of 10, the Nikon D80 is an “excellent” camera.
The review results:
“The good: Excellent color rendition and noise levels; large feature set; highly customizable; lightning-fast performance.
The bad: Full raw editor costs extra; flash sync of 1/200 second.
The bottom line: Nikon scores big with the D80, its new 10-megapixel, sub-$1,000 dSLR.”
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Posted by Steve on 1st September 2006
Photography Blog have published a review of the Kodak Easyshare P712 digital camera. The Kodak Easyshare P712 is a dSLR like ultra zoom camera, featuring a 12x optical zoom, supported by optical image stabilization, 7.1 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch display. With its automatic, as well as manual shooting modes, the P712 can be used by both camera novices and experienced photographers.
Here are some of the review results:
“The ability to zoom from 36mm up to 432mm and still get sharp results thanks to the image stabilization system is a revelation if you’re used to a camera with a smaller zoom. Everything from mild wide-angle scenics to distant close-ups is possible, all from a camera that you can fit into a small camera bag, and there isn’t too much distortion at either end of the zoom range.”
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