Category: Digital Compact Cameras
DigiCamReview have reviewed the Ricoh R8, a new 10 megapixel digital camera with a 7.1 wide-angle zoom lens.
“The Ricoh R8 looks and feels great, and is capable of taking some great photos. The camera has a sharp wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens, and is almost ultra compact, similar in size to other ultra compact cameras such as the IXUS 90 IS. Ricoh appear to have moved this camera upmarket with a newly designed body, and improved hand grip and control dial. The camera features built in anti-shake which helps keep pictures sharp, and has one of the sharpest screens I’ve ever seen. The camera still suffers from a poorly positioned flash, and noticable noise levels at all ISO settings. However, if you can look past the noise and can work with the camera - then it is capable of producing some excellent results.”
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DigiCamReview have reviewed the Ricoh R8, a new 10 megapixel digital camera with a 7.1 wide-angle zoom lens. “The Ricoh R8 looks and feels great, and is capable of taking some great photos. The camera has a sharp wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens, and is almost ultra compact, similar…
The SeaLife DC800 is a new 8 megapixel digital camera that can be used down to 200 feet underwater. The DC800 features a wide-angle optical lens with 4x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen, auto focus up to 2 inches (5 cm) and a video mode for capturing high-resolution digital video with sound. “With its new features and upgrade in technology geared towards the scuba diver and underwater enthusiast, the DC800 is sure to add a new dimension of fun in and out of water.” said Joe Ifi, SeaLife’s director of sales and marketing. The SeaLife DC800 is available now at a suggested list price of $549.95.
The SeaLife DC800 is a new 8 megapixel digital camera that can be used down to 200 feet underwater. The DC800 features a wide-angle optical lens with 4x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen, auto focus up to 2 inches (5 cm) and a video mode for capturing high-resolution digital video…
Megapixel.net have just reviewed the Fujifilm S8000fd digital compact camera, which offers an 18x zoom lens equivalent to 27mm-486mm.
“The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is a very versatile camera. For shutterbugs interested in a large zoom but not in a lot of photographic rigmarole, the snapper will take fine pictures without leaving the auto mode. On the other hand, the unit has plenty of flexibility for lenseslingers who demand more control over what they’re shooting.”
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Megapixel.net have just reviewed the Fujifilm S8000fd digital compact camera, which offers an 18x zoom lens equivalent to 27mm-486mm. “The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd is a very versatile camera. For shutterbugs interested in a large zoom but not in a lot of photographic rigmarole, the snapper will take fine pictures without…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4, an 8 megapixel update of Panasonic’s TZ2 camera.
“The image quality from our outdoor images are excellent for a camera in this category. Our photos show good overall exposure and natural color saturation. The Leica 10x zoom lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28-280mm, and is an outstanding feature on this camera. The wide end gives you an extra wide field of view that is great for landscape and large group photography, giving you the ability take pictures that most other digicams can’t. This does give you a more than average amount of barrel distortion however. On the zoom end, you have the ability get very close to objects that are way off in the distance.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4, an 8 megapixel update of Panasonic’s TZ2 camera. “The image quality from our outdoor images are excellent for a camera in this category. Our photos show good overall exposure and natural color saturation. The Leica 10x zoom lens offers a 35mm equivalent…
Casio have released a new firmware update, version 1.02, for the Casio EX-F1 camera. The two improvements offered by this update are shorter start-up time and high-speed zoom support during FHD movie recording.
Website: Casio EX-F1 Firmware Update 1.02
Casio have released a new firmware update, version 1.02, for the Casio EX-F1 camera. The two improvements offered by this update are shorter start-up time and high-speed zoom support during FHD movie recording. Website: Casio EX-F1 Firmware Update 1.02
ImagingResource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Pentax Z10 camera, which has a 7x optical zoom, Face Recognition for improved portraits and ISO 3200 mode.
“Though it has no manual control and is a little thicker than some, the Pentax PZ10 is quite simple to use and does a good job at all but the highest ISO setting. Its interface is straightforward, and its zoom is smooth and accurate, without a lot of fiddling to get the right framing. Pincushion distortion at telephoto is a bit off-putting, bending straight lines unnaturally. That’s not surprising considering the long zoom, but it’s also unappealing. So while we were impressed with the print quality, the zoom mechanism, and like the idea of a 7x zoom in such a small package, the pincushion distortion prevents a strong recommendation.”
Website: ImagingResource - Pentax Z10 Review
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ImagingResource have reviewed the 8 megapixel Pentax Z10 camera, which has a 7x optical zoom, Face Recognition for improved portraits and ISO 3200 mode. “Though it has no manual control and is a little thicker than some, the Pentax PZ10 is quite simple to use and does a good job…
The BenQ C850 and C750 are new 8 and 7 megapixel compact cameras with 3x zoom lenses and Super Shake Free system. Both the C850 and C750 also feature an elegant front to back leather handle, Smile Catch mode and video recording with optical zoom. The C850 has a larger 2.7” LCD display than the C750’s 2.5 inch screen. The BenQ C750 and C850 will be available in select countries in Asia Pacific and Europe in April.
The BenQ C850 and C750 are new 8 and 7 megapixel compact cameras with 3x zoom lenses and Super Shake Free system. Both the C850 and C750 also feature an elegant front to back leather handle, Smile Catch mode and video recording with optical zoom. The C850 has a larger…
The BenQ E800 is a new 8 megapixel entry-level digital camera with a 2.7 inch LCD display, 3x optical zoom and ISO 1600. Advanced features include Smile Catch mode, Shake-Free mode, Auto Face Tracking and 13 different scene settings. A high ISO of 1600 lets users take pictures in dim lighting without having to use an artificial flash. The BenQ E800 will be available worldwide from the end of May.
The BenQ E800 is a new 8 megapixel entry-level digital camera with a 2.7 inch LCD display, 3x optical zoom and ISO 1600. Advanced features include Smile Catch mode, Shake-Free mode, Auto Face Tracking and 13 different scene settings. A high ISO of 1600 lets users take pictures in dim…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 camera, an 8.1 megapixel entry-level addition to the brand new FS range.
“The image quality of our outdoor shots are pleasing for a camera in this class. Exposure and color were both good even on an overcast day and around water. The Leica 3x optical zoom lens, with a 35mm equivalent of 33-100mm, is great for shooting landscapes and group portraits. The telephoto is not enough to single out distant objects, but it is very helpful when framing shots and shooting individual portraits. At the wide end of the zoom there is some barrel distortion as well as slight edge softness throughout the focal range. The camera did an excellent job of controlling chromatic aberrations (purple fringing), with only slight instances in high contrast areas.”
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3 camera, an 8.1 megapixel entry-level addition to the brand new FS range. “The image quality of our outdoor shots are pleasing for a camera in this class. Exposure and color were both good even on an overcast day and around water. The…
The Ricoh G600 is a new compact, lightweight, water and dust-resistant, wide-angle, 5x zoom digital camera featuring enhanced shock resistance for outdoor use. Successor to the Caplio 500G Wide model (which will still be available), the Ricoh G600 is smaller and lighter yet still passes the shock resistance test for a 1.5m fall. The Ricoh G600 will be available in May 2008 for £349.99 inc vat.
The Ricoh G600 is a new compact, lightweight, water and dust-resistant, wide-angle, 5x zoom digital camera featuring enhanced shock resistance for outdoor use. Successor to the Caplio 500G Wide model (which will still be available), the Ricoh G600 is smaller and lighter yet still passes the shock resistance test for…
Panasonic UK have confirmed that the WiFi-enabled DMC-TZ50 camera announced last week will not be released in the UK or Europe.
Mark Robinson, Lumix Product manager, commented “Panasonic is currently exploring new opportunities with potential alliances and wireless technologies. The United States was selected as the testing ground for TZ50 due to the availability of a unified HotSpot service provider with coverage throughout the country. At the moment the provision of HotSpot services in Europe is very fragmented, and therefore less suitable for our first launch. A decision about the possibility of the Wi-Fi camera concept (not necessary TZ50) coming to Europe in the future is still under review”.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 is a 9 megapixel, 10x zoom compact camera with built-in Wi-Fi, retailing for $449 in the USA.
Panasonic UK have confirmed that the WiFi-enabled DMC-TZ50 camera announced last week will not be released in the UK or Europe. Mark Robinson, Lumix Product manager, commented “Panasonic is currently exploring new opportunities with potential alliances and wireless technologies. The United States was selected as the testing ground for TZ5…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the the Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd, an 8-megapixel ultra-compact camera featuring a 2.7 inch LCD screen and 5x internal zoom lens.
“Image quality from the Z100fd was very good. The outdoor exposures were good, with images being sharp and pleasing color saturation. The 5x Fujinon optical zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent range of 36-180mm. This gives it a moderate wide end for shooting landscapes and small group portraits, while the telephoto end is great for individual and close-up photography. You will find some barrel distortion as well as slight edge softness at the wide end of the zoom and slight purple fringing (chromatic aberrations) throughout in areas of high contrast.”
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Steves Digicams have reviewed the the Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd, an 8-megapixel ultra-compact camera featuring a 2.7 inch LCD screen and 5x internal zoom lens. “Image quality from the Z100fd was very good. The outdoor exposures were good, with images being sharp and pleasing color saturation. The 5x Fujinon optical zoom…
The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 is a new waterproof hybrid digital camera/camcorder. Featuring JIS IPX5 and IPX8 waterproof ratings, the DMX-CA8 can be used underwater to a depth of 1.5-meters for 60 minutes or less. The Sanyo DMX-CA8 has an 8 megapixel CCD sensor, 5x zoom lens, and 2.5 inch LCD screen. On the video side, the DMX-CA8 can shoot 680×480 movies at 60fps, with 75 minutes or 200 still images promised from the lithium-ion battery. Currently only announced in Japan, the Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 will cost around around 50,000 yen / $500 / £250.
The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA8 is a new waterproof hybrid digital camera/camcorder. Featuring JIS IPX5 and IPX8 waterproof ratings, the DMX-CA8 can be used underwater to a depth of 1.5-meters for 60 minutes or less. The Sanyo DMX-CA8 has an 8 megapixel CCD sensor, 5x zoom lens, and 2.5 inch LCD…
Olympus have released a firmware update for the mju 1030SW, 1020, 1010, 850SW and the 840 digital cameras. Version 1.1 offers the following improvements:
- Now supports movie recording on 4 GB and higher microSDHC cards.
- Using an xD-Picture Card TypeM+ or TypeH, you can now continuously record movies with VGA quality (640x480) 30 fps up to the capacity of the card.
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Olympus have released a firmware update for the mju 1030SW, 1020, 1010, 850SW and the 840 digital cameras. Version 1.1 offers the following improvements: - Now supports movie recording on 4 GB and higher microSDHC cards. - Using an xD-Picture Card TypeM+ or TypeH, you can now continuously record movies…
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 is new 9 megapixel, 10x zoom compact camera with built-in Wi-Fi. The Panasonic TZ50 can connect to a standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN, access the T-Mobile HotSpot service in the USA, and upload to Google’s Picasa Web Albums. “Active users will appreciate the TZ50’s Wi-Fi capabilitilies so they can share photos while on-the-go, but they will also benefit from HD video recording, a 10x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens, so capturing images, whether far or wide; moving or still – is all possible with this compact camera.” said Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 will be available in silver in May 2008 for $449.95.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50 is new 9 megapixel, 10x zoom compact camera with built-in Wi-Fi. The Panasonic TZ50 can connect to a standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN, access the T-Mobile HotSpot service in the USA, and upload to Google’s Picasa Web Albums. “Active users will appreciate the TZ50’s Wi-Fi capabilitilies so…
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS, a 10 megapixel camera which features a 5x optical zoom lens and enhanced optical Image Stabilizer.
“Colour reproduction is superb, with good detail even in very bright yellows, something that can be a problem. The lens performs well, with excellent centre sharpness, although it does produce quite a lot of barrel distortion at the wide-angle end, and there is some visible chromatic aberration in the corners. I did find the 37mm-equivalent wide-angle setting to be a bit restrictive after reviewing several 28mm wide-zoom cameras recently, but the 185 telephoto end is very useful for a bit of extra magnification on more distant objects.”
TrustedReviews have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS, a 10 megapixel camera which features a 5x optical zoom lens and enhanced optical Image Stabilizer. “Colour reproduction is superb, with good detail even in very bright yellows, something that can be a problem. The lens performs well, with excellent centre…
The Nikon P80 is a new 10 megapixel digital camera with an 18x zoom lens, which provides a focal range of 27-486mm. Incorporating image stabilisation for clear, blur-free results, the Nikon P80 also offers manual control of exposure (shutter and aperture) and a high sensitivity rating of up to ISO 6400. Kazuhiro Okano, Assistant Manager Consumer Products comments: “The Coolpix P80 has it all: powerful lens, manual and automatic modes and advanced technology in a compact and ergonomically-designed body. Anyone looking for a versatile, high quality camera that is easy to carry around will be thrilled with the results.” The Nikon P80 will be available from 25th April for $399.95 / £299.
The Nikon P80 is a new 10 megapixel digital camera with an 18x zoom lens, which provides a focal range of 27-486mm. Incorporating image stabilisation for clear, blur-free results, the Nikon P80 also offers manual control of exposure (shutter and aperture) and a high sensitivity rating of up to ISO…
The Nikon S52c and S52 are new 9 megapixel digital cameras with 3x zoom lenses and lens-shift image stabilisation. Both the S52c and S52 feature an elegant wave-surface design, EXPEED image processing engine, and 3 inch LCD monitor. The Nikon S52c model additionally offers Wi-Fi connectivity. “The COOLPIX S52 offers a unique combination of style and technology. We have ensured that the high exterior quality of these cameras matches the advanced innovations inside. We expect that the choice of colours will suit men and women alike, and are confident that those looking for advanced features will love the S52c’s WI-FI connectivity.” commented Kazuhiro Okano, Assistant Manager Consumer Products, at Nikon Europe. The Nikon S52c will be available in May for $249.95, and the Nikon S52 will be available from 25th April for $279.95.
The Nikon S52c and S52 are new 9 megapixel digital cameras with 3x zoom lenses and lens-shift image stabilisation. Both the S52c and S52 feature an elegant wave-surface design, EXPEED image processing engine, and 3 inch LCD monitor. The Nikon S52c model additionally offers Wi-Fi connectivity. “The COOLPIX S52 offers…
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.01, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.01 improves the exposure at multi-shot with using recommended flash from Sigma (EF-530 DG SUPER / EF-530 DG ST).
Ricoh have released a new firmware update, version 2.01, for the GR Digital II compact digital camera. Version 2.01 improves the exposure at multi-shot with using recommended flash from Sigma (EF-530 DG SUPER / EF-530 DG ST). Website: Ricoh GR Digital II Firmware Update 2.01
Sigma will be releasing a new firmware update for the DP1 compact camera on 11th April, plus a new version of SigmaPhoto Pro. The new firmware version, 1.01, will offer the following improvements:
- The grid display mode for picture taking is added to the LCD monitor.(It cannot be used in MF mode and movie mode).
- Improved stability of the camera’s operation.
- Coloring at the corners of the image generated under a specific condition of the DP1’s RAW image has been improved.
Website: Sigma DP1 Firmware Update 1.01
Sigma will be releasing a new firmware update for the DP1 compact camera on 11th April, plus a new version of SigmaPhoto Pro. The new firmware version, 1.01, will offer the following improvements: - The grid display mode for picture taking is added to the LCD monitor.(It cannot be used…