Posted by Steve on 10th September 2006
A review of the Sony Cybershot T30 is now available at Digital Camera Info. The Cybershot T30 in an ultra compact digital camera with 7.2 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a very large 3 inch LCD screen. Optical image stabilization as well as high ISO sensitivity allow you to shoot fast moving action and in low light conditions, while these camera features reduce the risk of blurred images.
The review impression:
“The 7.2-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 offers consumers a lot of style, some imaging capabilities, and little overall value. […] The image stabilization is effective in keeping shakes out of the 3x optical zoom, the 3-inch LCD screen is large and has good resolution […] The pictures from the Sony T30 look good and the movies garnered from the Pro card look good, but the quality still doesn’t justify the enormous price tag.”
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Posted by Steve on 10th September 2006
Imaging resource have published a review of the Nikon Coolpix L4, an easy to use point and shoot camera with 4 megapixels resolution, a 3 times optical zoom lens and a 2″ LCD.
The review conclusion:
“The Nikon Coolpix L4 is a mixed bag with enough good qualities to warrant a modest recommendation, but with the qualification that you only expect 4×6 images out of it, 5×7 max. If that’s all you ever print, you should be reasonably happy with the L4 in daylight or close-range flash conditions indoors.”
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Posted by Steve on 10th September 2006
A review of the Olympus Stylus 720 SW, also known as the Mju 720 SW is available at cameras.co.uk.
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW is an ultra compact all weather digital camera with 7.1 megapixels resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a large 2.5 inch LCD display. It is also shock proof and offers useful features, such as image stabilization.
The review conclusion:
“In terms of features and picture quality the Olympus MJU 720SW is a pretty standard digital camera. The fact that it is waterproof to a depth of 3m and shockproof from a height of 1.5m makes it stand out from the rest. If these features are important to you then I cannot think of many drawbacks of this camera and it more or less has the field to itself.”
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Posted by Steve on 7th September 2006
A review of the Ricoh Caplio R5 is available at Digital Lifestyles. The Ricoh Caplio R5 offers a strong 7.1 optical zoom lens, supported by vibration reduction, despite its small size. The Caplio R5 also features 7.2 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch screen.
Here are some of the review impressions:
“With its impressive 28mm-200mm lens, there’s a lot to like about the R5, and anyone prepared to work with the camera could eek out some high quality shots, although consumers looking for an easy-peasy, point’n’shooter might be frustrated with the camera’s poor low light performance.”
Posted by Steve on 7th September 2006
Trusted Reviews have tested the Samsung NV3 digital camera. The Samsung NV3 is not only a stylish and very compact 7 megapixel camera with a 3 times zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD, but also a media player for music and video files.
The review verdict:
“The Samsung NV3 is an odd little camera, but a good one. It is beautifully designed, extremely well made, handles comfortably and performs well photographically, although the “bonus extras” of MP3 and MPEG4 playback, and especially the text viewer, are really nothing special. However, at well under £200 it can afford a few quirks, and it’s certainly pretty enough to get away with it.”
Posted by Steve on 7th September 2006
Steve’s Digicams have reviewed the Kodak EasyShare P712, a 12x ultra zoom camera with 7.1 megapixels resolution and a 2.5 inch LCD. Apart from manual exposure controls, the Kodak P712 is also equipped with image stabilization, a vital feature for a camera with such a long zoom.
The review results:
“Kodak’s EasyShare P712 Zoom is a mixed bag. While it offers loads of appealing features, the outdoor mediocre image quality really turned us away from this model. However, it does capture nice portrait images and is a speedy performer. None the less, with an MSRP of US$499 it’s a bit too expensive.”
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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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