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Microland Technology UK - Worst Company Ever Award

I recently reviewed the Mecury CyberPix S-330 which I purchased from Microland Technology, the camera was faulty (it would reset sometimes when taking pictures with flash), so I sent the product back to Microland Technology for a refund - 2 months later and I am STILL waiting for a refund and have had to get Trading Standards involved! According to this page, there are MANY many more people still waiting for refunds of hundreds of pounds! Romulus 2 : Microland Technology UK - User Reviews & Ratings - in fact if you do a Google search, you will find many more horror stories of BAD service from Microland Technology.

Fuji FinePix S7000 Digital Camera Review @ digitalcamerainfo.com

Fuji FinePix S7000 Digital Camera Review @ digitalcamerainfo.com "The Fuji FinePix S7000 is a chameleon of sorts and can mold itself into (almost) anything you want it to be. Falling into the SLR-like category this digital camera has many of the same features as an SLR – body size and shape, manual control options, and physical features, while also having the ability to “dumb down” to point-and-shoot level."

Canon Digital Ixus 430 Review @ DCMag

Digital Camera Equipment - Canon Digital Ixus 430: "The 430's performance is lacking in many respects for a camera that will set you back 350GBP - you'd expect much more. Overall image quality is lacking with poor tonal range, edge sharpness, oversaturation of colour and contrast. On the plus side, it looks good, feels durable and has a long battery life."

Centon DC5 Review @ DCMag

Digital Camera Equipment - Centon DC5: "The Centon DC5 looks good, handles well and has lots of features... but it disappoints with its rough image quality and poor colour. Don't be swayed by all those cheap extra megapixels. Go for a mainstream three or four megapixel camera and you'll be much happier with the images you produce." This is the same camera as the Benq DC C50 that I reviewed here.

Samsung Digimax 301 Review @ DCMag

Digital Camera Equipment - Samsung Digimax 301: "For 100GBP you can't go too wrong, though the lack of optical zoom and washed-out skin are big niggles. Also consider the FujiFilm A205, which has a 3x optical zoom but one less megapixel. Stump up another 50-70GBP, and there's a wider choice, including the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg and the Olympus C-350 Zoom." Or you could try the Pentax 33LF at amazon.co.uk for 99GBP.

Kodak EasyShare LS743 Review @ DCMag

Digital Camera Equipment - Kodak EasyShare LS743 "Enjoying digital photography is easy with the effortless yet innovative, compact yet sophisticated, LS743. German optics, an intuitive interface and a decent resolution round off a polished product. It competes in a crowded sector but if Kodak continues like this, it will become a formidable brand once more."

Kodak Easyshare CX7330 Digital Camera Review

Kodak Easyshare CX7330 Digital @ digitalcamerainfo.com: "The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 is a point-and-shooters dream. It is hands down one of the best cameras on the market for users who don't want to think about anything. Its simple design brings to mind a toy, but its image quality isn't a joke."

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1, hands-on images: DPReview

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1, hands-on images: Digital Photography Review New cute tiny 4mp, 3x optical zoom digital camera from sony.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 and preview DPReview

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V3 and preview: Digital Photography Review "With its 7.2 megapixels and a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® lens with 4x optical zoom, Sony’s new Cyber-shot DSC-V3 digital still camera puts outstanding image quality, sophisticated controls and a compact ergonomic design in the hands of photo enthusiasts. It will be available in late October for about $700."

New Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3: DPReview

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3: Digital Photography Review "Thin, fast and good-looking describe Sony’s new 5.1 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T3 digital camera, announced today. The pocket-size T3 camera is Sony’s thinnest digital camera to date, measuring in at less than three-quarters of an inch. And due to Sony’s Real Imaging Processor™ circuit, this new model is lightning fast. It shoots bursts of up to four full-resolution images at three frames per second."

Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom Review @ PhotographyBLOG

PhotographyBLOG -:- Reviews -:- Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom: "First announced in September last year, the 5 megapixel C-5060 Zoom is currently the second most advanced compact camera in the Olympus lineup, behind the 8 megapixel C-8080 Zoom. Probably it's main attraction is the 27-110mm lens, which opens up wide-angle photography again in a marketplace dominated by cameras with lenses that start at 35mm."

Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D Silver

The new Yakumo Mega-Image 84 D 4mp, 8x Optical zoom, RRP 249 EUROS! (£167GBP at current exchange rates) (found via PhotographyBLOG), is a Silver version of the Praktica Luxmedia 4008 / Megxon C480

HP Photosmart 945 Review @ Imaging Resource

Digital Cameras - Hewlett Packard Photosmart 945 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications: "If you're an 'enthusiast' photographer looking for high image quality, low image noise, and lots of control, I don't think the Photosmart 945 is for you. On the other hand, if you're a former 'point & shoot' user looking for an easy step up to the next level, the 945 could be just the ticket."

Oregon Scientific PV100 Digital Camera with 3.5" LCD Screen

More details at PhotographyBLOG 3mp, 2x Digital Zoom, 3.5" TFT Screen! It would be pretty neat if you could watch tv on it too :) Exclusively available at Argos stores in the UK for £199. Further details at Oregon Scientific.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F88 Review @ DPReview

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F88 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review: "Never shy of giving the consumer an almost bewildering array of choices, in May 2004 Sony added yet another (its fifth) 5 megapixel, 3x zoom camera, the DSC-F88 to its 2004 range. Seasoned Sony watchers will immediately recognize the inner swivel lens design, which has made several appearances in Sony's product lineup since the DSC-F1 back in 1996."

Nikon Coolpix 5200 Review @ DPReview

Nikon Coolpix 5200 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review: "Announced in February 2004 (alongside an otherwise identical 4MP camera, the Coolpix 4200), the Coolpix 5200 represents the latest in a long line of ever-smaller Nikon compact cameras that stretches all the way back to the late 1990's"

Canon Powershot S410 Digital Camera Review

Canon Powershot S410 Digital Camera Review "The Canon PowerShot has a 1/1.8-inch, 4 Megapixel CCD and retails for US$399. As a still digital camera with hybrid capability, the Canon PowerShot S410 records video at 10 frames per second with simultaneous audio. It has a 3x optical zoom with an additional 3.6x digital boost when necessary." Also known as the Digital Ixus 430 in the UK/Europe.

Olympus Camedia C-765 Review On-Line

Olympus Camedia C-765 Review: "Currently the worlds smallest digital camera with a 10x Optical Zoom - This is a 4MP digital camera with a 10x Optical zoom (6.3-63mm 1:2.8 - 3.7 equivelant to 38 - 380mm on a 35mm camera), the camera comes with a 16mb XD card and a rechargable litium-ion battery."

Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix 4200 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix 4200 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix 4100 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Nikon Coolpix 4100 - User Review

Pentax Optio MX Digital Camera Review @ Imaging-Resource

Pentax Optio MX Digital Camera Review @ Imaging-Resource: "Those wanting a hybrid digital still and video camera with a satisfying zoom and no costly digital video tapes to mess with may want to consider the Optio MX. With an available 120 minutes of continuous movie and sound recording time (depending on resolution, memory space, etc.), the Optio MX operates as both a digital still camera and a digital video camera.

Casio EX-P600 Review at megapixel.net

megapixel.net: "Although the new 6 megapixel EX-P600 carries the name Exilim, which is associated with Casio's very thin cameras, it is a bit more substantial in terms of its dimensions than others in that well-known series.

Casio Exilim Card EX-S100, QV-R61, EX-Z50, EX-Z55, EX-P700

Casio Exilim Card EX-S100 - Digital Photography Review World's smallest 2.8x Optical zoom camera in the world (17mm thick). Casio QV-R61 6mp/3x Opt version of QV-R50 etc. Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z50 and Exilim Zoom EX-Z55 5mp, 2" TFT (Z50), 2.5" TFT (Z55). Casio Exilim Pro EX-P700, 7mp/3x Opt version of P600.

Redbull Mini One

Whilst going to the local Co-Op I spotted this so took a photo.

Fujifilm Finepix S7000 Review at Photoxels

"The Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Zoom is intuitive to use, and it is easy to obtain great images in Programmed Auto mode. With 6x optical zoom, 6.3MP resolution, full exposure flexibility, and beautiful colour reproduction, the S7000 provides an easy-to-use entry into the prosumer category. The all-black body looks very professional as well as being unobstrusive. Construction is high-quality and handling and feel is superb." Full review at photoxels

Pentax Optio S5i - 5mp version of the S4i

"PENTAX OptioS5i – a stylish, ultra-compact and lightweight digital camera featuring 5.0 effective megapixels and 3X optical zoom" Details at dpreview.com.

Pentax Optio X - Press Release

"A true innovation in design, the PENTAX OptioX is a compact digital camera with a body divided into two for more than twice the versatility." "Optio X boasts five megapixels and is the slimmest camera in the range at 18mm. It will be available in October." 3x Optical zoom lens. Details at Dpreview.com.

For Real Things I Know

For Real Things I Know Lots of great photos here.

Canon PowerShot A400 Review @ e-Fotografija

Canon PowerShot A400 Review @ e-Fotografija (in english) "A400 has 2.2x zoom lens. Focal range is from 5.9mm (45mm) to 13.2mm (100mm). This means that we are limited at the wide angle and might have some troubles photographing in small rooms. There is also 3.2x digital zoom. Maximum aperture is fixed 1:3.8 at all focus distances."

Canon EOS 20D Review Part Two @ Luminous Landscape

Canon EOS 20D Review Part Two "The Canon 20D deliver first rate image quality. Clearly superior to those from the 10D in several aspects. All of those that stood on their soapboxes prior to the 20D's launch pontificating on how higher pixel count sensors of the same size simply couldn't have as low noise, let alone lower noise, can now go to the back of the class."

Fuji FinePix F440 - at DCResource

DCRP Review - Fuji FinePix F440 "The Fuji FinePix F440 ($399) is a compact 4.1 Megapixel camera that packs just a bit more zoom than other cameras in its class: 3.4X. The F440 has a traditional CCD sensor, rather than the SuperCCD that Fuji has been putting in their cameras over the last few years. The 3.4X zoom lens isn't the only larger-than-average item on the camera: there's also the 2.0" LCD display."

Fujifilm Finepix F420 Review - PhotographyBLOG

Fujifilm Finepix F420 Review - PhotographyBLOG: "The FujiFilm FinePix F420 is by far the smallest camera that I have ever reviewed, measuring just 7.7cm wide and 6.9 cm high." 3mp, 3x Optical zoom.

Olympus Camedia C-765 Gallery

I've put some Olympus C-765 photos in the gallery on joshwaller.tk, but at the moment the weather's quite grey and wet so there aren't many on there yet!

RICOH Caplio R1, Press Release

RICOH Caplio R1, a powerful 4 Mp digital camera with 28mm wide-angle - DCVIEWS "Ricoh launches the Caplio R1 – a powerful 4.0 megapixel digital camera that offers a 28mm wide-angle 4.8x optical zoom lens in a 25mm super slim body" This looks quite interesting, a wide angle zoom camera with nearly a 5x Optical zoom lens - plus with it being made by Ricoh it might be quite affordable. There's a black version and more info here.

Canon's 8.2 Mp EOS 20D Press Release and Preview

Canon's 8.2 Mp EOS 20D digital SLR delivers speed, precision and value - DCVIEWS Press Release, preview on-line at DC Resource, and DPReview, and a part one of a review at Luminous Landscape. More links and info at PhotographyBLOG.

The new Canon G6 Press Release and Reviews!

The new Canon G6 merges advanced DSLR function with compact portability - DCVIEWS Press Release, 7.1mp 4x Optical zoom update to the G5, full review at DC Resource, and Steve's Digicams

New Powershot S70 Press Release and Preview

Canon's new Poweshot S70 comes with 7 megapixel and 28-100mm lens - DCVIEWS Press Release, preview on-line at Index Digicam, link found at PhotographyBLOG.

New Canon PowerShot A95 - Press Release and Review

New Canon PowerShot A95 - Simple and affordable - DCVIEWS Press Release, 5mp update to the Canon A80. Full review at Steve's Digicams

New Canon PowerShot A400 - Press Release and Review

New Canon PowerShot A400 - Simple and affordable - DCVIEWS / Press Release 3.2mp, 2.2x Optical zoom - full review at Steve's Digicams.

Steves Digicams - Canon Powershot A85 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Canon Powershot A85 - User Review 4mp, 3x Optical zoom update to the Canon A70

Ricoh Caplio RZ1, Press Release

Ricoh Caplio RZ1 a fashionable 4 Mp digital camera with 3x optical zoom - DCVIEWS

Minolta Dimage G400 Digital Camera Review at Imaging Resource

Digital Cameras - Minolta Dimage G400 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications "The Konica Minolta DiMAGE G400 follows on the heels of the earlier DiMAGE G500, and is one of the more compact cameras in the DiMAGE line (though not as tiny as members of the diminutive X series). The DiMAGE G400 offers 4.0 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens, and a very compact, all-metal body with a fully retracting lens, perfect for travel."

Sony DSC-P73 Review at megapixel.net

Sony DSC-P73 review megapixel.net "Sony's DSC-P73 offers a 4.1 megapixel resolution and a 3X zoom lens packaged in a smooth and rounded silver plastic body at an attractive price."

Steves Digicams - Fujifilm FinePix E500 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Fujifilm FinePix E500 - User Review "The FinePix E500 offers 4.1 megapixels of shooting power, while the FinePix E510 offers 5.2 megapixels. Both cameras feature a Fujinon 3.2x wide-angle (28mm-91mm equivalent) optical zoom, which can be enhanced with optional 1.94x telephoto or 0.76x wide-angle lens adapters. A large, 2.0-inch LCD screen makes viewing and sharing captured images easier, while the ergonomic design and non-slip grip provide sure and steady handling."

Steves Digicams - Minolta DiMAGE Z10 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Minolta DiMAGE Z10 - User Review "The DiMAGE Z10 is Konica Minolta's affordable new 3mp addition to its Z-series of digital cameras. It features a fast startup time of 0.5 seconds, 8x optical zoom lens, fast and reliable auto focusing with Predictive Focus Control, and an energy-efficient design that allows photographers to capture up to 500 frames using AA alkaline batteries."

Steves Digicams - Minolta DiMAGE X50 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Minolta DiMAGE X50 - User Review: "Compact and lightweight enough to take anywhere and stylish enough to show everyone the DiMAGE X50 offers the fastest-in-class startup time (according to Minolta) 2.8x non-protruding optical zoom 5-megapixel CCD and large 2-inch LCD all housed in a ultra-compact and durable metal body. "

Steves Digicams - Minolta DiMAGE X31 - User Review

Steves Digicams - Minolta DiMAGE X31 - User Review: "The X31 is a 3mp, user-friendly, compact digital camera equipped with a non-protruding 3x optical zoom with the ability to take photos as close as 3.9 inches to the subject without having to switch to a separate macro mode."

Pentax Optio 750Z: Digital Photography Review

Pentax Optio 750Z: Digital Photography Review 7mp, 5x Optical, 1.8" LCD - "Pentax Optio 750Z has a 5x zoom. Roughly the same size as the Optio 550, the 750Z has a swivelling 1.8-inch LCD and is aimed at those who want to create ‘gallery-quality photographs’. The aluminium alloy-bodied classic-look camera has 10 shooting modes and full manual operation."

Pentax Optio S50: Digital Photography Review

Pentax Optio S50: Digital Photography Review Pentax Optio S50 announced: 5mp, 1.8" LCD, 3x Optical zoom.

Fujifilm S7000 Review at ByteSector

Bytesector review the 6mp, 6x Optical zoom Fujifilm Finepix S7000 "Today we will be adding FujiFilm to our line of digital camera reviews. FujiFilm has sent us their FinePix S7000 to take a look at for the first time. This camera has a 6.3 megapixel effective / 12.3 megapixel recordable CCD; equipped with 6x optical / 3.2x digital zoom, a great menu system, and great image results."

Konica-Minolta Z3 Review and Samples

Konica-Minolta Z3 Review and Samples User review of the Dimage Z3, 4mp, 12x Optical, IS. Videos available on this site here.

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Review: @ Digital Photography Review

Canon PowerShot S1 IS Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review "Announced in February 2004, the PowerShot S1 IS is the long overdue successor to Canon's last 10x Zoom Image Stabilized compact, (the PowerShot Pro90 IS). It is not only much smaller and lighter, but a lot less expensive - (hardly surprising given the three year gap). Despite the aggressive pricing (the S1 IS is available online for as little as $315) this is a highly specified camera with a feature set that doesn't fall that far short of 'prosumer' models such as the G5 or even the Pro 1."

HP Photosmart R707 Review: @ Digital Photography Review

HP Photosmart R707 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review 5.14 million effective pixels, 3x optical zoom lens.

Canon PowerShot S60 Review: @ Digital Photography Review

Canon PowerShot S60 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review "On May 19th of this year Canon announced the PowerShot S60, the replacement to the fifteen month old PowerShot S50. Despite the '60' in its name the S60 has the same five megapixel CCD as the S50" 5mp, 3.6x Optical Zoom Wide angle lens.

Questions and Answers

If you have any questions about digital cameras, or would like some information and advice about digital cameras - please ask! Simply email goshwa at hotmail.com or leave a comment below, and I'll try and be as helpful as possible in answering your question.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What Size Memory Card Should I buy, and how many photos will fit on my card?

Memory card prices are regularly coming down in price, but if you'd like some extra help in deciding what size to buy, and would like to know how many photos you'll fit on your card, then have a look at this article

I can't get the photos off my camera, I've lost my driver CD, I've had to re-install Windows, I've lost my camera's cable, how can I get my photos on my computer now?

One of the simplest and easiest ways of dealing with this problem is to buy a USB multi-card memory card reader, simply make sure it supports your type of memory card, plug it into a USB socket, and away you go. Depending on which version of Windows you have, you may not need to load any drivers. Plus you can move it from PC to PC, and use it with future cameras you have.

Can you help me decide which camera I should buy? Which one is better, camera A, or camera B?

Because everybody's needs are different, some people may be more interested in one feature over another, I can't always tell you which camera you should buy. Especially if I haven't reviewed the camera myself. In order to help you choose, I've written this guide on "How to choose a good digital camera - Try before you Buy"

I can't use my SD Memory card, the camera says "Card Locked", "This memory card is protected", or "Memory card