Nikon Coolpix S7, S7c, S8, S9 Announced
Nikon have updated their Coolpix S series cameras with four new models – they are an upgrade to the Nikon Coolpix S6 reviewed here. They all feature a 3x optical zoom lens – the S7 features a 7 megapixel sensor, a 3″ screen and Vibration Reduction, the S7c is black and adds wireless support, the S8 has a smaller 2.5″ screen, and the S9 has the lowest specification with 6 megapixels, a 2.5″ screen and no vibration reduction.
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Canon Powershot A630 A640 Announced
Canon have announced the new Canon Powershot A630 and Canon Powershot A640 – they both feature a 4x optical zoom lens, a 2.5″ swivel screen, optical viewfinder, ISO upto 800, take 4 AA batteries, and new smart zoom. The A630 in silver features an 8 megapixel sensor, whereas the A640 in black features a 10 megapixel sensor. Sample images are available on the links above.
Canon Powershot A710 IS Announced
Canon have announced the new 7 megapixel Canon Powershot A710 IS – an update to the Canon Powershot A700 – the A710 IS features the same 6x optical zoom lens and 2.5″ screen, ISO upto 800, takes 2 AA batteries, but upgrades the sensor to 7 megapixels and adds optical image stabilisation. Other features include a smart zoom that makes sure image quality is maintined with using digital zoom. Canon have some sample photos online.
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi Announced
Canon have announced the new 10 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi – it features a new dust reduction system, similar to the one featured on all Olympus Digital SLRs, 3fps shooting, ISO100 to ISO1600, 500 shot battery life, and a 2.5″ screen. The camera should be available from September in Silver or Black for £720/$899 with kit lens:
Rob Galbraith have full details.
View Canon EOS 400D / Rebel STi Sample Photos.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Review
DPExpert have reviewed the new Sony Alpha Digital SLR DSLR-A100 – it features a 10.2 megapixel sensor with anti-shake, now called Sony Steadyshot, an anti-dust sensor, a 2.5″ screen with 230,000 pixels, and a Minolta lens mount. The camera is available for around $899/£566 body only, $999/£586 with kit lens, and £829 with the twin lens kit:
“The Sony A100 feels just right in the hand, is very responsive and is intuitive to use. Anyone with Konica Minolta auto-focus lenses in their bag should look seriously at the Sony, it is a fine product of the marriage of the two companies.”
Read our Sony Alpha A100 DSLR Preview
More Sony Alpha A100 DSLR Reviews: Pocket-Lint, LetsGoDigital, DCResource, DPReview, Cameralabs, Trusted Reviews
Ricoh Caplio R5 Announced
Ricoh have announced the new 7 megapixel Ricoh Caplio R5 – an update to the unique Ricoh Caplio R4 reviewed here, the new R5 features a wide-angle 7.1x optical zoom lens, ISO upto 1600, a 2.5″ screen, newly designed controls and curvier body, and image stabilisation in an (ultra) compact metal body. The camera will be available in Silver, Red, or Black for £249 including VAT:
“Tokyo, Japan — August 24, 2006 — Ricoh Co., Ltd. (president and CEO: Masamitsu Sakurai) has announced the release of the new Caplio R5 digital camera featuring a 7.1x optical wide zoom lens (28–200 mm in 35 mm camera format), the highest zoom in the compact class*. Combining the Caplio R5’s Ricoh-original CCD-shift vibration correction method and brand new image processing engine greatly expands the range of shooting in low light areas producing high quality images at even higher ISO settings with low noise.”
Click here to read the full press release.
View Ricoh Caplio R5 Sample Photos.
*among compact digital cameras less than 150g as of August 23 The new Caplio R5 succeeds the standard setting Caplio R4 with wide angle / Ricoh has traditionally created feature-rich products under a concept of broadening Main features of the new Caplio R5 1. Photography at even higher image quality and zoom magnification. 2. 7.1x wide-angle zoom lens (the largest in the compact class) and vibration 3. Further improvements to stress-free response. 4. Large, high-resolution high angle shooting LCD. 5. Long-life rechargeable battery for approx. 380 shots (standard accessory). 6. Powerful macro functiona Ricoh specialty. 7. Your favourite settings in scene modes. 8. Enhanced Skew Correction function. 9. A portable and beautiful design with an eye to robustness and quality.
high-magnification zoom (open priced, launched March 17, 2006, featuring effective
6.04 megapixel CCD).
With its roots based in the solid features of it’s predecessor, the Caplio
R5 has been designed to give even more fun and easy photography. Improvements
include employing an effective 7.24 megapixel CCD, and achievement of high-sensitivity
photography with low noise and edge to edge picture clarity through the New
Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing engine.
the range of photography and the new Caplio R5 is a product that provides
enhanced image quality while taking that concept to a higher level through image
processing engine innovations and numerous newly developed functions. 
(a) High image quality CCD with effective 7.24 million pixels.
The improved CCD enables even higher quality photographs.
(b) Reduced noise through the new Smooth Imaging Engine II image processing
engine.
High-level image processing is enabled and images with low noise are produced
through the development of a new image processing engine that achieves high-speed
processing and a new algorithm that makes the most of the image engine.
Further noise reduction is achieved with the design of new peripheral CCD circuitry.
ISO 1600 sensitivity at full resolution is achieved.
Superior edge to edge picture clarity.
Improvements in auto-focus, automatic-exposure and AWB.
correction function in a body only 26 mm thick and weighing approx. 140 grams.
The well-received 28-200 mm 7.1x wide-angle zoom lens from the preceding model
has been fitted into a body of just 26 mm. The lens supports a wide range of
photographic options from panoramic landscapes to wide-angle photography and
indoor shooting under low light close to the subject to impressive telephoto
photography.
Furthermore, the Caplio R5 includes an Auto Resize function that automatically
changes the image size when shooting at 7M size and zooming in excess of 200
mm optical. This enables high zoom photography of up to 34.1×1 (equivalent to
960 mm) at high image quality without image correction processing.
1. at VGA image size (E-mail size)
Also equipped with general digital zoom.
Whenever it detects excessive camera motion, the vibration correction system,
based on Ricohs own CCD shift method, moves the CCD in the opposite direction
to counterbalance camera shake. This results in the ability to take clear telephoto
shots at high zoom magnification, macro shots, and indoor shots.
Release time lag (the time from the instant the shutter button is fully pressedwithout
using focus lockuntil exposure actually starts) is as short as approx.
0.09 seconds* (with vibration correction off). Quick responses are essential
in order to capture picture-perfect and near-instantaneous moments such as the
expressions and movement of children or pets. Thus the short time lag means
stress-free, near-instantaneous shots.
Time from depressing the shutter button with focus locked (half-press) until
exposure actually starts is a speedy 0.007 seconds*.
Shooting interval (with vibration correction off) and start time are both rapid,
at approx. 0.5 and 1.2 seconds*, respectively.
Continuous shooting speed is improved to 2.8 frames/second*. In addition, shots
can be taken at best image quality until memory is full. Furthermore, those
images shot can be displayed on the LCD while shooting.
*measured while the flash is off
The Caplio R5 has a 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 pixels compared to 150,000 pixels
for the Caplio R4. The brightness of the LCD makes it easier to see outdoors
even on sunny days from greater viewing angles.
Thanks to the power-saving features of the internal circuit, the battery has
a longer life. This makes it possible to capture approx. 380 images under CIPA
standards (approx. 330 pictures for the Caplio R4).
The cameras macro mode allows close in shooting of objects from a wide
macro 1 cm to tele macro 14 cm.
A Zoom Macro function is included to allow use of digital zooming from the optical
zoom position where subjects can be captured at their largest.
??Up to two setting conditions of your choice can be saved to scene modes with
the Personalized Setting function. That allows you to apply your own settings
to scene modes to enable easier photography at your favourite settings.
Through an original algorithm that automatically detects trapezoids in images
based on composition when shooting and corrects them to rectangles, images can
be corrected to look as though they were shot from the front. The function is
most effective in business environments where subjects such as blackboards,
overhead projector images, time schedules, and signs cannot be shot from the
front.
The improved function now allows for correction after the image has been taken
in
play back mode.
The design combines functionality and texture with such features as a comfortable
grip, easy-to-use controls, high-grade materials, and surface finishing in a
compact body of 96 mm (W) x 55 mm (H) x 26 mm (D). With emphasis on robustness
and quality, the camera embodies reliability and functionality.
Fujifilm FinePix S9600 (S9100) Announced
Fujifilm have announced the new Fujifilm FinePix S9600 (S9100 in the US) – an update to the S9500 (S9000) – it features a 9 megapixel sensor, a 10.7x optical zoom lens, ISO upto 1600, and a 2″ swivelling scree. The camera will be available from October:
“Fujifilm today announced the release of the FinePix S9600, replacement to the critically acclaimed FinePix S9500 and the new flagship in Fujifilm’s range of ‘prosumer’ digital cameras. The new model features carefully considered modifications designed to improve image quality as well as making it easier to use and better performing in low light. Refinements include increased image sharpness, a more generous LCD screen, faster autofocus in low light and improvements to the camera’s flash capability. These features combine with existing Fujifilm technologies to result in user-friendliness more usually associated with compact digital cameras, and a performance to challenge entry-level digital SLRs.”
Samsung NV3 Review
DCResource have reviewed the new Samsung NV3 – an ultra compact 7 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5″ screen. It features video and MP3 playback much like the Digimax i6 reviewed here.
“The Samsung NV3 ($350) is one of three new models in the Korean mega-company’s new “NV” series of digital cameras. The NV3 is the ultra-compact of the bunch, offering a stylish metal body, a 7 Megapixel CCD, a 3X zoom lens, and a 2.5″ LCD display. The NV3 isn’t just a camera, though. It’s also a PMP — portable media player — and it can play MP3 music files as well as videos.”
Read more Samsung NV3 Reviews: Pocket-Lint
Beware: Fake Sony DSC-R1 Digital Cameras
Ebay are selling a silver “Sony DSC-R1″ (previously spotted in Black) – with a 2″ screen, the 10 megapixel label, and only a 3 megapixel sensor – “Sensor effective pixels 2048×1536, Enhancement 3584×2688″ the 10 megapixel picture is obtained using interpolation – the camera specifications state the dimentions as 113x85x96mm and weight 375g. You can view details on the real Sony DSC-R1 here.
Click to view more pictures.
The back of the camera lacks Sony branding.
Casio Exilm EX-Z110 and Z120 Special Offers
Casio are selling the Casio Exilim EX-Z120 and EX-Z120 for only £89 and £99 respectively with a free 512mb SD card. The Z120 features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2″ screen, numerous modes including 32 scene modes, takes AA batteries, and has a compact metal body.
Read our Casio Exilim EX-Z120 Review
View our Casio Exilim EX-Z120 Sample Photo Gallery
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