Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Preview
Let’s Go Digital has posted a preview of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1 Digital Camera.
From the article:
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ1 is a very interesting digital camera. Although the camera we have had in our office was a pre-production model and should therefore not be judged as a final production camera, we may conclude that Panasonic has developed the answer for those who are in search of a compact digital camera with a large optical zoom. As a bonus you will get the very powerful Optical Image Stabilizer.” [ Read ]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ5 Review
Photo quality was hit and miss. The hits include good exposure, sharpness, and color, while the misses include noise, vignetting, and occasional blurry corners. The biggest negative was the noise — there’s too much of it at ISO 80, and it goes downhill from there. The high sensitivity modes border on uselessness, as they look more like paintings than photographs. As I said earlier, the noise issue won’t really matter if you’re only making small prints, but if you like large prints or inspecting the photos on your computer, then you may be disappointed. Redeye was also a problem on the camera, though your results may differ from mine.
Fujifilm FinePix E900 Digital Camera Review
Imaging-resource.com has posted a full review of the FujiFilm FinePix E900 Digital Camera. The camera was successful in winning the prestigious “Dave’s Pick” because of it excellent features and design.
Unfortunately, the camera does suffer from a few minor flaws such as:
Barrel distortion somewhat pronounced at wide angle Moderately high chromatic aberration at wide angle Auto and Incandescent white balance too warm Lens has good sharpness, but lots chromatic aberration in the corners Mediocre flash range: Spec is a range of 13.1 feet at telephoto, but we found a range of less than 8 feet at ISO 100. No AF-assist light Slow startup time Scant memory included for a 9 megapixel camera: 16MB, enough to hold 3 images
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Pentax Optio M10 Announced
Pentax has announced a new camera called Optio M10.
A Versatile, Popular-Class Digital Compact Camera Offering Solid, Well-Balanced Performance for a Variety of Subjects
Features:
?* 6 megapixel camera
* 3x optical zoom
* 2.5-inch LCD
* SD memory card compatibility as external memory, in addition to approximately 22MB of built-in memory.
* Digital zoom function (up to approximately 4X magnification).
* Macro mode for close-up shooting down to a mere 10 centimeters from the subject.
* Preselectable picture frames to add a frame of the user?s choice to an image.
* Resizing and trimming functions to process recorded images on the camera.
* Voice recording function.
* ACDSee for PENTAX image viewing and filing software included.
* PictBridge compatibility.
* DPOF, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III compatibility.
* Standard accessories: USB cable, AV cable, camera strap, software CD-ROM, two AA-size alkaline batteries, dock adapter (for printer dock connection).
Fujifilm FinePix S5200 TReview
Fujifilm FinePix S5200 camera has been reviewed by Steve’s Digicams
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FinePix S5200 Zoom Features are as follows:
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- 5-Megapixel Super CCD HR for up to 13×19″ prints
- 10x optical super-zoom (38-380mm equiv)
- Single or Continuous AF and Manual focus
- Focus assist illuminator for low-light
- Electronic color viewfinder w/115K pixels
- 1.8″ LCD Color Monitor
- Standard JPEG format or CCD-RAW
- Movie Mode; 30fps @ 640×480 or 320×240 with audio
- 40-frame burst at 1M continuous
- Voice memos can be attached to still images
- Top-3 or Final-3 frames @ 2fps at 5M resolution
- Auto, Program AE, Shutter speed or Aperture priority and Manual
- Scene Programs: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Natural Light and Anti-Blur
- ISO speeds: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
- Metering: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- Built-in manual popup multi-mode flash
- 15 - 1/2000 sec Shutter Speeds
- Uses removable xD-Picture cards (16MB included)
- Compact (4.4 x 3.3 x 4.4 inch) and stylish body
- Lightweight at just 11.9 oz. (excluding batteries)
- Powered by four AA type batteries
- USB plug-n-play connectivity
Nikon Coolpix 4600 review
Nikon Coolpix 4600 camera has a well designed lightweight compact body. It has several easy to use features, including Blur Warning, D-lighting, and Best Shot Selector.
Reviews.cnet editors’ have posted a very detailed review on this camera. They did not find the video mode very impressive and said that it’s hardly worth having. Even its best setting was jerky and riddled with compression artifacts. It doesn’t record sound along with the video either.
Cnet writes:
One bright spot is the camera’s macro mode. We produced some excellent close-up shots using the macro-focus indicator. The macro icon changes from white to blue when the zoom is within the proper focus range. Note: The manual says the icon changes to green, but it definitely looked blue on our review camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 Digital Camera Review
CreativePro.com has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 Digital Camera.
From the article:
there’s a lot to like about the LX1. You won’t give up any critical controls compared to an SLR, and the raw format and adjustable aspect ratios give you more image-editing and compositional options than you’ll normally have on a small camera.
Canon PowerShot S80 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review
Canon PowerShot S80 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review
Dpreview.com just posted their review of the Canon S80!
The Pros from the article:
* Excellent resolution, good per-pixel sharpness for this class of camera
* Low noise at ISO 50 and 100, not bad at 200 and 400
* Fast, responsive operation
* Excellent metering and color
* Very clean, artefact-free images
* High quality wide-angle zoom (28 - 100 mm equiv.)
* Comprehensive range of controls
* Solid build quality, nice finish
* Dedicated controls for most shooting functions
* Advanced features such as intervalometer, sync curtain, spot AE point
* Custom shooting mode (user saved settings)
* Large, bright, wide-viewing-angle screen.
* AF assist lamp
The Cons
* Mild corner softness at wide-angle and maximum aperture
* Occasional lens flare and some highlight clipping
* New multi-control dial useful, but can be fiddly
* Lens slow at telephoto (F5.3)
* Would prefer a higher resolution LCD screen
* Mediocre macro mode
* Images slightly soft (sharpen well in post-processing however)
* No raw mode
From the article:
“So then, the S80 is a camera that proves there is hope for the new generation of 8 megapixel compacts. I was ready to blast Canon for another pointless upgrade, but as the review progressed I started to appreciate that this was not just a worthwhile upgrade, it was probably the first time I’ve found a PowerShot I’d actually lay out my own money for. I toyed with the idea of a recommended simply due to the lack of raw support, but given that - with careful exposure - the JPEGs are so good, I felt that would be unnecessarily harsh.”
Nikon Coolpix P1 review
Imaging Resource has posted a quick review of the Nikon Coolpix P1 Camera.
From the Article:
‘Will WiFi-connected cameras be the next big wave in the digital camera market? Perhaps… and perhaps not. Regardless of whether they’ll ever achieve dominance though, it’s clear that we’re going to see more of them cropping up over the next year or two. The Nikon Coolpix P1 is that company’s first effort at a consumer-level WiFi camera, and it has a lot to offer. Most importantly, beyond the snazzy WiFi capability, first and foremost it’s a very capable camera. Nikon’s Coolpix line of consumer digital cameras have always been well-received, appreciated for their image quality and ease of use, and the Nikon P1 continues that trend, upgrading the design with an 8.0-megapixel CCD and a very capable wireless image transfer mode. The Coolpix P1 has a rich feature set, easy enough for any beginner to use in its full-auto “green zone” mode, but with a surprising amount of control available for more sophisticated users through it’s myriad menu options. For novices willing to delve just slightly deeper than “just pushing the button,” its extensive Scene modes greatly extend the camera’s capabilities, making it easy to bring back good-looking shots of what might otherwise be difficult subjects.’
Fujifilm FinePix S9000 Review
PCWorld.com has a full review for the FinePix S9000. They have given it a 76 Good Rating.
It mainly lost points because of its price which is only $100 dollars less than the Olympus EVolt E-300 SLR.
The S9000 looks like an SLR, and in some respects it performs like one. If you don’t want to fool with interchangeable lenses (or you prefer framing shots with an LCD panel), and you don’t need the gee-whiz features found on other advanced models, the S9000 is a good compromise. But it’s hard to ignore the fact that you can get an SLR for only a little more.PCW Rating: 76 Good
You can read the full review here