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 26th August 2006
Overview
A reasonably priced camera, the compact Olympus FE-140 features 6 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch screen. The Olympus FE-140 is purely point and shoot, with an automatic exposure mode, as well as a range of scene modes available. With its “one button – one function” design, the FE-140 is easy to operate.
The Olympus FE-140 is also equipped with digital image stabilization, which is available through high sensitivity modes and fast shutter speeds. This can help reduce image blur.
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Posted by Steve on 26th August 2006
Overview
The Nikon Coolpix L3 is a compact digital camera aimed at the entry level market. It offers 5.1 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom lens and a 2 inch LCD display. Equipped with point and shoot functionality, 15 scene modes, and an integrated help function, the Nikon Coolpix L3 has been designed to be easy to use. Two AA batteries power the L3 camera, so finding replacement batteries while travelling should be easy, and it also means that you can leave the charger at home.
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Posted by Steve on 19th August 2006
Overview
The Kodak Easyshare P712 is a dSLR like digital camera that is equipped with an impressive 12x optical zoom lens, 7.1 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD display. In addition to the LCD display an electronic viewfinder is available. Other useful features include a high quality movie mode that records up to 30 frames per second, and the optical image stabilization to reduce the effects of camera movement or long exposure times, which can result in blurred photos. With its wide range of exposure modes, ranging from fully automatic, scene modes, to fully manual, as well as a manual focus option, the Kodak P712 can be used by both inexperienced photography novices as well as seasoned photographers who demand more control over the image taking process.
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Posted by Steve on 11th August 2006
Overview
The Samsung Digimax Pro815 is a dSLR like ultra zoom camera with impressive features. While its 8 megapixel CCD image sensor is fairly common these days, the Samsung Digimax Pro815 not only features the world’s longest built in zoom lens with a 15x times optical zoom, but also the world’s largest camera LCD display with 3.5 inches. In addition to this massive display, the Pro815 is also equipped with a second display on the top of the camera that allows you to shoot from your waist, as well as an electronic eye level viewfinder. While the Pro815 offers automatic shooting modes for the inexperienced photographer, it clearly caters to the more experienced photographers, with its manual exposure modes and manual focus and zoom rings, as well as the RAW and TIFF recording modes. Stable photos that lack image blurred are achieved by the Digimax Pro815 high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds.
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Posted by Steve on 22nd July 2006
Overview
The Olympus SP-320 is a compact digital camera with 7.1 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom and a 2.5 inch display. High ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds are used to reduce the effects of blurred images caused by shaky hands or long exposure times in low light situation. The SP-320’s super macro modes allows you to get as close as 2cm to the subject.
With features such as RAW support, manual focus, manual exposure modes, and optional accessories ranging from conversion lenses to an underwater housing, the SP-320 will suit the demanding photographer. The SP-320 also offers a wide range of scene modes as well as a fully automatic shooting mode, making it an attractive camera for the digital camera novice who would like a camera that will support him as his experience grows.
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Posted by Steve on 22nd July 2006
Overview
The Kodak Easyshare P850 is a dSLR like ultra zoom camera, equipped with 5.1 megapixels resolution, a 12x optical zoom lens and a 2.5 inch LCD display. Apart from the LCD display the P850 also features an electronic viewfinder. The Kodak P850’s optical image stabilization allows you to use the full extent of the long zoom, especially in low light conditions, by reducing the effects of camera shake. The image stabilization not only works for still pictures but also in movie mode. While the P850 offers point and shoot functionality for inexperienced users, the camera clearly caters to the serious photographer, with its manual exposure modes, manual focus and support for RAW and TIFF files.
The Easyshare P850 allows you to connect an external flash via hot shoe, and several lens filters and adapters are also available.
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Posted by Steve on 22nd July 2006
Overview
The Kodak Easyshare Z612 is a digital SLR like camera that, despite its relatively compact size, offers a 12 times optical zoom lens, 6.1 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch display. With its shooting modes ranging from fully automatic, to fully manual (and everything in between), the Kodak Z612 could be an ideal family camera, catering to all experience levels. The Z612 is also equipped with image stabilization in movie mode, reducing the effects of camera shakes while you are recording. Like all Easyshare cameras, the Z612 is compatible with Kodak’s optional Easyshare printers and docking stations, which allow you to view and print digital photos without the need for a computer.
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Posted by Steve on 15th July 2006
Overview
The Olympus FE-115 is a reasonably priced entry level camera. It offers 5 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom lens and a 1.5 inch display. The FE-115 has been designed with simplicity in mind and its “one button, one function” interface will make the FE-115 an easy to operate camera for photography novices. With its macro mode, the Olympus FE-115 allows you to get as close as 2 centimetres to the image subject.
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