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Monday, December 31, 2007

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Guide

Canon EOS 40DDigital SLR Guide have published their guide to the new Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR - it features a 10 megapixel CMOS Sensor and DIGIC III image processor, 6.5fps shooting, 9 point AF, EOS sensor cleaning, Live view mode, it takes compact flash cards and has a 3" screen. The 40D is available for £709

"The Canon EOS 40D is the least expensive digital SLR camera you can buy in the pro-sumer category and it's also the fastest digital SLR you can get your hands on for just a little over $1,000."

Read more Canon EOS 40D Reviews: ThinkCamera, DPReview, DCResource, PopPhoto, The Digital Picture, Photography BLOG, Camera Labs, Pocket Lint, Previews: Luminous Landscape, View Canon EOS 40D Sample Photos

Fujifilm FinePix F480 Review

Fujifilm FinePix F480NeoCamera have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F480 - The F480 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens (28 - 112mm equiv) it features a 2.7" screen, digital image stabilistion, ISO upto 800, Xd / SD card support, and 320 x 240 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F480 is available in black or silver for £97:

"The Fuji Finepix F480 is a very basic point-and-shoot digital camera with a wide-angle lens. Its 8 megapixels sensor and 4X optical zoom are just a bit more than the average ultra-compact, but it offers much less control than most cameras in its class. Even its low resolution movie-mode is quite dated."

Read our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Review
View our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Fujifilm FinePix F480 Reviews: Steves Digicams

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Canon Powershot A570 IS Best Seller 2007

Canon Powershot A570 ISThe Canon Powershot A570 IS is Amazon.com's best selling digital camera of 2007! More Amazon best sellers can be found at Gizmodo. The A570 is available for £115 from Amazon UK.

The new Canon Powershot A570 IS features a 7 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, red-eye reduction, face-detection focus, DIGIC III image processor and takes 2 AA batteries.

Read more Canon Powershot A570 IS Reviews: DPReview, Digital Camera Review, Digital Camera Info, Trusted Reviews, Imaging Resource, LetsGoDigital, DCResource, Steves Digicams, View Canon Powershot A570 IS Sample Photos

Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix F50fdTrusted Reviews have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F50fd - The F50fd is a 12 megapixel update to the F40fd, F30, and F10, and features a 12 megapixel 1/ 1.6-inch Super CCD HR sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at 12mp), 3200 (at 6mp), and 6400 at 3mp, Xd / SD card support, face detection, infra red port, and VGA 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd is available for £142

"While the F50fd is by no means a bad camera, and indeed it performs as well as any of the other 12MP compacts on the market while undercutting most of them on price, it has lost the low-light, high-ISO advantage of the F31fd and F40fd."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Reviews: DPReview, Pocket Lint, Digital Camera Review, Photography BLOG, CameraLabs, NeoCamera

Casio Exilim EX-V8 Review

Casio Exilim EX-V8DCResource have reviewed the new Casio Exilim EX-V8, an update to the Casio Exilim EX-V7 it features face detection, 8.1 megapixel sensor, a 7x optical zoom lens, best shot scene modes, anti-shake DSP, CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism, new High-quality movies using the H.264 standard, and YouTube video mode. The Casio Exilim V8 is available for £184:

"The Casio Exilim EX-V8 is a unique camera, packing a 7X zoom lens into a body no larger than your typical Digital ELPH. It has more than its share of flaws, but if you can live with them, it's a pretty good travel camera. While I'm not jumping up and down about it, I definitely think the EX-V8 is worth a look."

Read more Casio Exilim EX-V8 Reviews: Digital Camera Review

Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Review

Olympus SP-560 UZTrusted Reviews have reviewed the new Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom - an update to the SP-550UZ - the 8 megapixel digital camera features a wider angle 18x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 27 - 486mm), 2.5" screen, 24 scene modes, digital and optical image stabilisation, VGA video, 1cm macro, built in guide, ISO upto 6400 (ISO3200 at full resolution), BrightCapture and Shadow Adjustment Technology, Face detection focus, and TruePic III image processor. The SP-560 is available for £224:

"The Olympus SP-560UZ is an extremely accomplished camera, and more than makes up for its slightly disappointing predecessor. Outstanding design and handling, good performance and a huge degree of versatility make it a superb tool for the keen hobbyist. Image quality is at least as good as its main rivals, and the inclusion of RAW mode means that you can get the best from your photos."

Read more Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Reviews: DPReview, InfoSync

Canon Powershot SX100 IS Review

Canon Powershot SX100 ISDPReview have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon Powershot SX100 IS - it features a 10x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, DIGIC III processor, 1cm macro mode, pop-up flash, and ISO upto 1600. The SX100 is available for £188

"In conclusion, the SX100 IS offers reliable image quality, a big zoom range and a good variety of photographic controls in a relatively compact body at a very competitive price."

Read more Canon Powershot SX100 IS Reviews: Photography BLOG, Digital Camera Review, Digital Camera Info

Nikon D300 Digital SLR Review

Nikon D300DCResource have reviewed the new Nikon D300 Digital SLR - it features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, 6 fps (8 fps with optional battery) shooting, dust reduction, live view modes, 3" screen, weather resistant seals, and ISO upto 3200. The D300 is available from Amazon for £1099:

"When Nikon announced the D300, the digital photography world stood up and took notice. When people call the D300 a "baby D3", they're not kidding. The D300 has nearly the exact same feature set, but with an APS-C / DX-format sensor instead of a full-frame one. That means you get the super-fast performance of the EXPEED image processor, live view on a brilliant 3-inch LCD display, a 51-point autofocus system, dust reduction, full manual controls, and the expandability that you'd expect on a Nikon SLR."

Read more Nikon D300 DSLR Reviews: PopPhoto

Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 Review

Sony cybershot DSC-W80Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Sony Cybershot DSC-W80. The camera features a 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, Super Steady Shot (Optical image stabilisation), ISO upto 3200, and an optical viewfinder, and is available in silver, white, pink and black, and is available for £118 from Amazon.

"The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 is a very reasonably priced camera considering its build quality and specification. Although it is a bit lacking in style and elegance it makes up for it with very fast continuous shooting performance, good low light ability and effective image stabilisation."

Read more Sony Cybershot DSC-W80 Reviews: DPReview, DCResource, Cameras.co.uk

Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Review

Olympus SP-560 UZDPReview have reviewed the new Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom - an update to the SP-550UZ - the 8 megapixel digital camera features a wider angle 18x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 27 - 486mm), 2.5" screen, 24 scene modes, digital and optical image stabilisation, VGA video, 1cm macro, built in guide, ISO upto 6400 (ISO3200 at full resolution), BrightCapture and Shadow Adjustment Technology, Face detection focus, and TruePic III image processor. The SP-560 is available for £224:

"We described the Fuji S8000fd as trying to be all things to all people, but that was before we really got to grips with the Olympus SP-560UZ. The number of features and options available on the Olympus is frankly comical. You could use this camera for years without ever finding all the (often fairly pointless) things it can do, so numerous and deeply buried in menus are they."

Read more Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom Reviews: InfoSync

Canon Powershot A720 IS Review

Canon Powershot A720 ISDCResource have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Canon Powershot A720 IS - an update to the A710 and A700 - it features a 6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, DIGIC III processor, and ISO upto 1600. The A720 IS is available for £139:

"Overall, I was very pleased with the photo quality on the PowerShot A720. It took well exposed photos, with pleasing saturated colors. Photos are sharp, and details aren't smudged like on some cameras (Canon goes fairly easy on the noise reduction). Noise levels are quite reasonable when the lighting is good, up until ISO 400. I do wish that the A720's low light ISO performance was a bit better, though. Purple fringing was minimal on the camera."

Read more Canon Powershot A720 IS Reviews: Trusted Reviews

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Canon Powershot A460 Review

Canon Powershot A460Wrotniak.net have reviewed the Canon Powershot A460 - an update to the A430 - available in silver/grey, blue and red / pink - it features a 4x optical zoom lens, 5.0 Megapixel sensor, DIGIC II, iSAPS and 5-point AiAF, Wide range of shooting modes, 2.0” LCD, and VGA video recording at 30fps. The A460 is available for £69 from Amazon UK:

"Now the good news. The image quality delivered by the A460 defies any preconceptions about small sensor size, entry-level cameras, or price. Except for the Super Macro mode (which is quite bad), my images from the A-460 were quite pleasing: sharp, well-exposed (especially with a -0.3 EV compensation applied), with good colors. At the wide-angle end, the lens suffers from considerable barrel distortion."

Read more Canon Powershot A460 Reviews: Digital Camera Info, Imaging Resource, Pocket Lint, Cameras.co.uk , Ken Rockwell, View Canon Powershot A460 Sample Photos

Sony Cybershot DSC-S730 Announced

Sony S730Sony have announced the new value digital camera - the Sony Cybershot DSC-S730 - it features a 7.2 megapixel sensor, 2.4" screen, ISO upto 1250, 3x optical zoom lens, and on-screen function guide, and 440 shot battery life (with optional NH batteries). The camera will be available in January 2008:

"Light, compact and easy to use, the new Cyber-shot S730 presents a great-value entry point to the world of digital photography. While it’s remarkably affordable, the Cyber-shot S730 doesn’t compromise on imaging quality. There’s a Sony 3x optical zoom lens to bring distant objects closer, while pictures captured with the 7.2 effective megapixel sensor look crisp with superb detail – even when blown up to A3 size."

Ricoh Caplio RR770 Announced

Ricoh RR770Ricoh announced (22/11/07) the new Ricoh Caplio RR770 - it features a 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, and 3" screen, 5cm macro, and 32mb of internal memory. The camera should be available in December 2007 at £89.99 inc vat.

"Ricoh is pleased to announce the release of the new Caplio RR770 — a sleek new entry-level digital camera that adds exciting and useful features to its extremely popular Caplio RR750 predecessor. The expanded size of the new crystal-clear 3.0-inch colour TFT-LCD monitor provides even easier viewing during picture taking and playback."

Monday, December 24, 2007

Fuji FinePix F50fd - a Megapixel Too Far?

Fujifilm FinePix F50fdThe Online Photographer post a quick look at the new Fujifilm FinePix F50fd and wonder whether more megapixels is actually better? The F50fd is a 12 megapixel update to the F40fd, F30, and F10, and features a 12 megapixel 1/ 1.6-inch Super CCD HR sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at 12mp), 3200 (at 6mp), and 6400 at 3mp, Xd / SD card support, face detection, infra red port, and VGA 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd is available for £142

"Here's a first: a digital camera that has appreciated in value. That's right: if you had bought a truck full of new Fuji F30/31 cameras and just parked it in a warehouse for a year before selling them, you'd have no problem paying those holiday bills. Contrary to conventional wisdom ("Digital cameras always decrease in value when the successor model is introduced") those two discontinued Fujis have almost doubled in value since they were current."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Reviews: DPReview, Pocket Lint, Digital Camera Review, Photography BLOG, CameraLabs, NeoCamera

Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom now £159

Olympus SP-550UZThe Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom digital camera is now only £159 at Amazon - it features a massive 18x optical zoom lens - equivalent to 28mm - 504mm in 35mm terms! The camera features an anti-shake CCD sensor image stabilisation system, 7 megapixel sensor, RAW support and a 2.5" screen. The camera is available for £159 from Amazon UK.

Read our Olympus SP-550 Ultra Zoom Review
View Olympus SP-550 UZ Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Olympus SP-550 UZ Reviews: ePhotoZine, Imaging Resource, Photoxels, Photography BLOG, Steves Digicams, DPReview, Megapixel.net, DCResource, Trusted Reviews, Digital Camera Review, DCViews, PopPhoto , Scared of the Dark, DCResource

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR Review

Sony Alpha A700DPReview have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR - it's the second model released by Sony, after the A100 was released after the take-over of the Konica Minolta digital SLR division, and as such is the new version of the 7D. The A700 features a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, alpha lens mount, a weather resistant body, super steady shot (anti-shake sensor), dust reduction system, 5fps, 11 point focus, 3" screen, and dynamic range optimiser. The A700 is available for £889 with kit lens:

"One thing that is clear when you start shooting with the A700 is that Sony has worked hard on performance; it feels very responsive, button presses for menus or image playback occurring instantly and there's no feeling of lag when changing settings. Other performance criteria such as continuous shooting speed, buffering and write speeds were all very good, with a pretty blazing 34 MB/sec write speed with SanDisk Extreme IV cards."

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Reviews: Luminous Landscape, DCResource, Trusted Reviews, Megapixel.net, NeoCamera, The Online Photographer, LetsGoDigital, PhotoReview, Previews: DPNow, DCResource, DPReview

Leica M8 Rangefinder Review

Leica M8 Rangefinder in BlackLuminous Landscape have published another review of the new 10 megapixel Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder. The M8 is available in Black or Black and Silver, the Leica M8 is Leica's first digital rangefinder. It features a 2.5" screen, and has a number of lenses and accessories available for it. The M8 is available from Amazon:

"Still, even though I would be limited in my profession if I could only shoot my P30, or my Canons, or my Nikons, there really is room in my work for this quirky little Leica. I love cameras that are strange and force me to see the world just a little bit differently than I did yesterday, because that’s what photography is all about, seeing the world just a little bit differently."

Read more Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder Reviews: DPReview, The Online Photographer, Shutterbug, Luminous Landscape, The Online Photographer, Luminous Landscape

Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR Review

Sony Alpha A700Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR - it's the second model released by Sony, after the A100 was released after the take-over of the Konica Minolta digital SLR division, and as such is the new version of the 7D. The A700 features a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, alpha lens mount, a weather resistant body, super steady shot (anti-shake sensor), dust reduction system, 5fps, 11 point focus, 3" screen, and dynamic range optimiser. The A700 is available for £889 with kit lens:

"The images the A700 produces have a lovely tonality. With DRO Advanced set to mid-level - I switched between 2 and 3 setting depending on subject matter - the contrast and saturation for most situations is just outstanding with impressively wide dynamic range. And I find the white balance in challenging lighting situations to be very effective."

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Reviews: DCResource, Trusted Reviews, Megapixel.net, NeoCamera, The Online Photographer, LetsGoDigital, PhotoReview, Previews: DPNow, DCResource, DPReview

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Olympus Mju Stylus 790SW Review

Olympus Mju 790SWTrusted Reviews have reviewed the new Olympus Mju Stylus 790SW - an update to the 770SW - the 7 megapixel digital camera is Shockproof to 1.5m, Waterproof to 3m, and freezeproof - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, 23 scene modes, VGA video, 7cm macro, ISO upto 1600, BrightCapture and Shadow Adjustment Technology, Face detection focus, and TruePic III image processor. It's available in four colours Orange, Silver, Black and Blue for £162:

"The Olympus mju 790 SW is a welcome return to form for a series that has seen some image quality and performance problems. It offers a simple specification and basic feature set for the price, but apart from the disappointing video mode it performs well and is capable of taking high quality pictures in situations that would defeat most other cameras."

Read more Olympus Mju Stylus 790 SW Reviews: Digital Camera Review

Pentax K10D Digital SLR Review

Pentax K10D DSlRTrusted Reviews have reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Pentax K10 Digital SLR - it features: Anti-shake CCD sensor (SR, Shake Reduction), Dust removal system for the sensor, a dust-proof, weather-resistant body, ISO upto 1600, 3fps, 2.5" screen, 500-shot battery life, optional battery grip, and takes SD memory cards. Available for £440 (body only), £456 (inc kit lens) or £623(with two kit lenses).

"Despite being over a year old, the Pentax K10D still compares well with other current mid-range enthusiast's DSLRs. It is one of the few digital SLRs on the market with a weatherproof body, and combines this with outstanding build quality and design, superb performance and excellent image quality."

Read our hands-on look at the Pentax K10D DSLR

Read more Pentax K10D DSLR Reviews: Digital Camera Info, Photography BLOG, CameraLabs, Digital Camera Review, Steves Digicams, LetsGoDigital, DCResource, Pocket Lint, NeoCamera, DPExpert, Megapixel.net, DPReview, Luminous Landscape, Pop Photo, ePhotoZine

Canon Powershot G9 Review

Canon Powershot G9Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Canon Powershot G9 - it features a 6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 3" screen, DIGIC III processor, 1cm macro mode, RAW image support, and ISO upto 1600. The G9 is available for £293:

"With superb build quality, a huge range of features and options, fast performance and - at its best - outstanding image quality, the Canon PowerShot G9 is certainly one of the best compact cameras on the market, and a very good creative tool for the enthusiast photographer."

Read more Canon Powershot G9 Reviews: LetsGoDigital, DPReview, DCResource, Photography BLOG, The Online Photographer

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fdSteves Digicams have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd - an 8 megapixel digital camera with a huge wide angle 18x optical zoom lens, much like the SP-550UZ and FZ18, however with a slightly wider zoom range (27 - 486mm equiv), the digital camera features a 2.5" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at full resolution), 3200 and 6400 (at 4mp), Xd / SD card support, face detection, and VGA 30fps video support. The S8000fd is available for £189:

"I was pleased with the overall image quality when shooting outdoors. Our images show colors that are richly saturated, proper exposure, and they are consistently sharp. The S8000fd also offers control of sharpness (Standard, Hard, Soft), allowing you to "dial in" that certain look."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Reviews: DPReview, Digital Camera Review, Cameras.co.uk, Photography BLOG

Nikon Coolpix P5100 Review

Nikon Coolpix P5100Digital Camera Review have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P5100, a 12 megapixel digital camera, with a 3.5x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, ISO3200 and face-priority focus. The Nikon Coolpix P5100 is available for £198

"The P5100 is very user friendly and it consistently delivers good static images. It's an excellent choice for casual photographers who want a camera that's compact enough to drop in a pocket and take along everywhere they go, tough enough to stand up to the rigors of modern life, and cheap enough to be competitive."

Read more Nikon Coolpix P5100 Reviews: DPExpert, DPReview, Photography BLOG

Nikon Coolpix P50 Review

Nikon Coolpix P50Photography BLOG have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P50, a compact 8 megapixel digital camera, with a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens, electronic image stabilisation, 2.4" screen, ISO2000 and face-priority focus. The P50 is available for £149

"The Nikon Coolpix P50 is an 8 megapixel compact digital camera with a wide-angle 28-102mm, 3.6x zoom lens, new EXPEED image processing engine and a versatile ISO range of 64-2000. Available in the stylish black version that we tested or a more consumer silver, the Coolpix P50 also offers a 2.4 inch LCD screen and true optical viewfinder, AA-size batteries, Electronic Vibration Reduction, Face Detection and Manual shooting mode."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 DSLR Review

Panasonic L10DPReview have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 - a new 10 megapixel digital SLR based on the four-thirds standard, with live view, optical image stabilisation (built into the Leica lens), a rotating 2.5" screen, ISO1600 and Dust Reduction. The L10 is available for £749 with kit lens:

"Panasonic's second digital SLR is a far more conventional affair than its first attempt, the DSC-L1. It's also quite obviously aimed at a very different type of user - the beginner / first time user / upgrader from a compact. To this end the L10 has perhaps the most compact-like operation and user interface of any SLR to date."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 DSLR Reviews: Pocket Lint, DCResource, Photography BLOG, Previews: DPReview

Friday, December 14, 2007

Nikon D40x Digital SLR Sample Photos

Nikon D40x Digital SLRA while ago I mentioned a road trip to Rome with the Nikon D40x DSLR. Well, I've finally uploaded several sample photos, and as a Christmas bonus, I've even included some custom wallpapers!

The new Nikon D40x Digital SLR is a 10 megapixel update to the Nikon D40, it features the same compact body, a 2.5" screen, and adds a 10 megapixel sensor, ISO 100 - 1600, and 3fps shooting, it has a near-instant startup of 0.18 seconds. The D40x is available for £397 with kit lens.

View our Nikon D40x DSLR Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Nikon D40x DSLR Reviews: Photography BLOG, Digital Camera Review, Think Camera, DCViews, Imaging Resource, DCResource, DPReview, LetsGoDigital, DPExpert, Cameralabs, ePhotoZine, Trusted Reviews, Pocket Lint, PopPhoto

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Top 5 Digital Cameras November 2007

Fujifilm S9600I've been looking through the web statistics for DigiCamReview, and found November's Top 5 most popular digital cameras reviewed on this site, based on our readers page views over the month of November. Here's the most recent list, with the new Fujifilm FinePix S9600 S9100 at number 1. If you're looking for a great digital camera, then why not have a look at these popular cameras:

1 - Fujifilm FinePix S9600 S9100 - 10.7x optical zoom, 9mp, £205.
2 - Fujifilm FinePix F40fd - 8mp, 3x opt, 2.5", High ISO, £109.
3 - Panasonic Lumix FX30 - 7mp, 3.6x optical zoom, 2.5", IS, £163.
4 - Canon Digital IXUS 70 - 7mp, Compact 3x optical zoom, 2.5", £120.
5 - Sony Ericsson K800i - 3mp mobile phone camera with a real flash.

Previously: Oct 07, July 2007, June 2007, April 2007, March 2007, Feb 2007, Jan 2007

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review

Panasonic FZ18LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FZ18 - an update to the FZ8, the FZ18 is an ultra zoom digital camera featuring a massive Leica wide-angle 18x optical zoom lens, with the same zoom range as the SP-550UZ, the FZ18 has an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, new "Intelligent Auto mode", and ISO upto 1600. It is available for £244:

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 pleased me tremendously and although there is room for improvement of some features, the Panasonic FZ18 offers high quality photography. When you learn to cope with the minus points, which is not so difficult with a MEGA O.I.S. at your disposal, you will experience a versatile camera that lets you as a beginning or advanced photographer work effortlessly with it."

Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Reviews: Imaging Resource, Photography BLOG, DPReview, DCResource, Photoxels, Digital Camera Review, Trusted Reviews

Fujifilm FinePix F480 Review

Fujifilm FinePix F480Steves Digicams have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F480 - The F480 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens (28 - 112mm equiv) it features a 2.7" screen, digital image stabilistion, ISO upto 800, Xd / SD card support, and 320 x 240 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F480 is available in black or silver for £99:

"Bottom Line - With a street price of US$159 or less, the FujiFilm Finepix F480 is an appealing entry-level, 8-megapixel model. This is a simple camera, that doesn't offer all of the fancy features found on other, more expensive digicams."

Read our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Review
View our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Sample Photo Gallery

Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd Review

Fuji Z100fdPhotographjy BLOG have reviewed the new ultra compact Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd. The camera features a 5x optical zoom lens, an 8 megapixel sensor, a slim 19.8mm metal body, 2.7" screen, CCD-shift image stabilisation, face detection and ISO upto 1600. The Z100fd is available for £148 in satin silver, tuxedo black, cappucino brown, and shell pink:

"The Fujifilm Finepix Z100fd is a surprisingly good point-and-shoot digital camera. It's stylish enough to appeal to the fashion-conscious, built well enough to survive a few bumps and scrapes, and offers enough features to appeal to both beginners and more experienced photographers alike. The 5x zoom lens in particular sets the Z100fd apart from the vast majority of affordable compacts, which usually offer a bog-standard 3x zoom."

Olympus EVOLT E-3 Digital SLR Review

Olympus EVOLT E-3Photoreview have reviewed of the new Olympus E-3 Digital SLR. The new top of the range professional Olympus Digital SLR camera features a 10 megapixel LiveMOS / Live view sensor, "World's fastest autofocus* for quick and precise image capture", 5fps sequential shooting with 19 image RAW buffer, built-in image stabiliser, 2.5" swivel screen, Shadow Adjustment Technology, dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter), Splashproof body and lens system, High sensitivity (ISO 100-3200), and 11 point AF. The E-3 is available for £1215.

"Although the E-3 is a very nice camera to use and has all the functionality a keen photographer would require, we feel the majority of serious photographers will need something more than the E-3 offers to attract them to such a big and heavy Four Thirds DSLR."

Olympus E-3 Reviews / Previews: PopPhoto, Biofos.com, Imaging Resource

Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix F50fdDPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F50fd - a 12 megapixel update to the F40fd, the digital camera features a 12 megapixel 1/ 1.6-inch Super CCD HR sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at 12mp), 3200 (at 6mp), and 6400 at 3mp, Xd / SD card support, face detection, infra red port, and VGA 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd is available for £149

"The good news is that - forgetting the F31fd for a moment - the F50fd is an excellent point and shoot camera that deserves a place near the top of its class. Sure, Fujifilm listened to its marketing department and installed a 12MP sensor, but the F50fd's high ISO performance is still surprisingly good."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Reviews: Pocket Lint, Digital Camera Review, Photography BLOG, CameraLabs, NeoCamera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review

Panasonic FZ18Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix FZ18 - an update to the FZ8, the FZ18 is an ultra zoom digital camera featuring a massive Leica wide-angle 18x optical zoom lens, with the same zoom range as the SP-550UZ, the FZ18 has an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, new "Intelligent Auto mode", and ISO upto 1600. It is available for £244:

"With Panasonic's no-nonsense approach to long zoom digital camera design, the Panasonic Lumix FZ18 shines most for its excellent 18x zoom lens. If the sensor were better, the Panasonic FZ18 would be our top pick overall in long zoom digicams."

Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Reviews: Photography BLOG, DPReview, DCResource, Photoxels, Digital Camera Review, Trusted Reviews

Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix F50fdPocket Lint have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F50fd - a 12 megapixel update to the F40fd, the digital camera features a 12 megapixel 1/ 1.6-inch Super CCD HR sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at 12mp), 3200 (at 6mp), and 6400 at 3mp, Xd / SD card support, face detection, infra red port, and VGA 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd is available for £149

"Good image quality, good design good price and a good set of features combine overall to make an excellent digital compact. ‘Nuff said."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Reviews: Digital Camera Review, Photography BLOG, CameraLabs, NeoCamera

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fdDPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd - an 8 megapixel digital camera with a huge wide angle 18x optical zoom lens, much like the SP-550UZ and FZ18, however with a slightly wider zoom range (27 - 486mm equiv), the digital camera features a 2.5" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at full resolution), 3200 and 6400 (at 4mp), Xd / SD card support, face detection, and VGA 30fps video support. The S8000fd is available for £189:

"Like the other 18x zoom / 8MP cameras on the market the FinePix S8000fd is a camera that tries to be all things to all men, and in some respects it succeeds, in others it shows the limitations of current compact camera technology in a very stark manner."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Reviews: Digital Camera Review, Cameras.co.uk, Photography BLOG

Olympus EVOLT E-3 DSLR Field Report

Olympus EVOLT E-3PopPhoto have published a field report for the new Olympus E-3 Digital SLR. The new top of the range professional Olympus Digital SLR camera features a 10 megapixel LiveMOS / Live view sensor, "World's fastest autofocus* for quick and precise image capture", 5fps sequential shooting with 19 image RAW buffer, built-in image stabiliser, 2.5" swivel screen, Shadow Adjustment Technology, dust reduction system (Supersonic Wave Filter), Splashproof body and lens system, High sensitivity (ISO 100-3200), and 11 point AF. The E-3 is available for £1215.

"Olympus is so determined to ensure the precision of this system that a temperature sensor is built into the AF module so that as the surrounding material expands and contracts with heat and cold, the camera recalculates its AF readings."

Olympus E-3 Reviews / Previews: Biofos.com, Imaging Resource

Nikon D300 Digital SLR Review

Nikon D300PopPhoto have reviewed the new Nikon D300 Digital SLR - it features a 12.3 megapixel sensor, 6 fps (8 fps with optional battery) shooting, dust reduction, live view modes, 3" screen, weather resistant seals, and ISO upto 3200. The D300 is available from Amazon for £1220:

"A major factor in the D300's stellar image quality is the new Sony-made 12.3MP (effective) CMOS sensor that captures RAW data with up to 14 bits of color per red, green, and blue channels. Most other DSLRs in this class only provide 12 bits per channel. This gives the D300 an advantage in reproducing fine color gradations, shadow details, and wider dynamic range. But it also increases the file size of images recorded in the 14-bit mode (selectable over normal 12-bit RAW)."

Pentax K10D Digital SLR Review

Pentax K10D DSlRDigital Camera Info have reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Pentax K10 Digital SLR - it features: Anti-shake CCD sensor (SR, Shake Reduction), Dust removal system for the sensor, a dust-proof, weather-resistant body, ISO upto 1600, 3fps, 2.5" screen, 500-shot battery life, optional battery grip, and takes SD memory cards. Available for £440 (body only), £457 (inc kit lens) or £623(with two kit lenses).

"Priced at $799 and available online for $599 during the holiday push, the K10D supplies a prosumer feature set at an entry-level price point. The feature-laden K10D introduces Sensitivity Priority, adds a dedicated RAW button near the lens mount, captures direct DNG files, and allows users to process RAW files in the camera. Dust reduction and sensor-shift image stabilization are also constructed into the camera body."

Read our hands-on look at the Pentax K10D DSLR

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Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fdDigital Camera Review have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd - an 8 megapixel digital camera with a huge wide angle 18x optical zoom lens, much like the SP-550UZ and FZ18, however with a slightly wider zoom range (27 - 486mm equiv), the digital camera features a 2.5" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at full resolution), 3200 and 6400 (at 4mp), Xd / SD card support, face detection, and VGA 30fps video support. The S8000fd is available for £189:

"The Fujifilm Finepix S8000fd offers an amazing focal range in a relatively compact and lightweight digital camera package. The standard auto and programmed scene options make this a camera that any novice can operate with a high degree of probability to produce technically good images, while at the same time providing full manual controls to allow more experienced users to set more defined shooting parameters. Image quality looks good at smaller sizes, but seems to drop off a bit as enlargements approach 100%"

Read more Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, Photography BLOG

Monday, December 10, 2007

Fujifilm FinePix F480 Review On-Line!

Fujifilm FinePix F480We've just uploaded our review of the new Fujifilm FinePix F480 - The F480 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens (28 - 112mm equiv) it features a 2.7" screen, digital image stabilistion, ISO upto 800, Xd / SD card support, and 320 x 240 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F480 is available in black or silver for £99:

"Announced in July, 2007 the Fujifilm FinePix F480 is an ultra compact, wide angle 8.2 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.7" (230,000 pixel) LCD screen. The camera has an ISO range from 100 to 800. The 4x optical zoom lens is equivalent to 28-112mm on a 35mm camera. The Fujifilm FinePix is available from around £100, ($135 USA) which makes it good value for a wide angle digital camera.

Read our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Review
View our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Sample Photo Gallery

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Fujifilm FinePix F40fd F45fd only £89

Fujifilm FinePix F40fdArgos are selling the 8.3 megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F45fd (aka F40fd) for only £89 - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, an 8.3 megapixel Super CCD sensor with ISO upto 2000, a 2.5" screen, face-detection focus, VGA video recording, and a first for Fujifilm cameras, a the F40fd has a dual memory card slot, accepting both XD and SD memory cards. The camera battery life is rated at 300 shots and the camera is available for £112 from Amazon

Read our Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Review
View Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Sample Photos

More Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Reviews: Photography BLOG, Steves Digicams, Digital Camera Review, ePhotoZine, Trusted Reviews, Digital Camera Info, NeoCamera, Pocket-Lint, DCResource, Megapixel.net, Think Cameras, Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Hands On at Focus On Imaging

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Fujifilm FinePix F480 Sample Photo Gallery

Fujifilm FinePix F480We've just uploaded sample photos from the new Fujifilm FinePix F480 - The F480 is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens (28 - 112mm equiv) it features a 2.7" screen, digital image stabilistion, ISO upto 800, Xd / SD card support, and 320 x 240 30fps video support. The Fujifilm FinePix F480 is available in black or silver for £99:

View our Fujifilm FinePix F480 Sample Photo Gallery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review Online!

Panasonic FZ18We've just published our review of the new Panasonic Lumix FZ18 - an update to the FZ8, the FZ18 is an ultra zoom digital camera featuring a massive Leica wide-angle 18x optical zoom lens, with the same zoom range as the Olympus SP-550UZ, the FZ18 has an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, new "Intelligent Auto mode", and ISO upto 1600. It is available for £265:

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 is an impressive ultra zoom digital camera - and probably the best of the latest ultra zoom cameras thanks to the Leica wide angle 18x optical zoom lens - I didn't notice any vignetting or distortion and image quality is very good with great colour and detail although noise and lack of detail at the higher ISO settings causes some concern."

Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review
View our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Reviews: Photography BLOG, DPReview, DCResource, Photoxels, Digital Camera Review, Trusted Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review

Panasonic FZ18Photography BLOG have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 - an update to the FZ8, the FZ18 is an ultra zoom digital camera featuring a massive Leica wide-angle 18x optical zoom lens, with the same zoom range as the Olympus SP-550UZ, the FZ18 has an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, new "Intelligent Auto mode", and ISO upto 1600. It is available for £265:

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 also allows you to shoot RAW files should you wish to do so, something that many super-zooms fail to offer alongside JPEG, so its features can't really be faulted. Plus, unless going for a particular mood whereby you'll want to override settings, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18's 'auto everything' Intelligent Auto Mode arguably produces results as good as, if not better, than most of us could achieve via hands-on adjustment."

View our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Reviews: DPReview, DCResource, Photoxels, Digital Camera Review, Trusted Reviews

Sunday, December 02, 2007

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Sample Photos

Panasonic FZ18 Sample PhotosWe've just uploaded sample photos from the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 - an update to the FZ8, the FZ18 is an ultra zoom digital camera featuring a massive Leica wide-angle 18x optical zoom lens, with the same zoom range as the Olympus SP-550UZ, the FZ18 has an 8 megapixel sensor, a 2.5" screen, new "Intelligent Auto mode", and ISO upto 1600. It is available for £265:

View our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Sample Photo Gallery

Read more Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Reviews: DPReview, DCResource, Photoxels, Digital Camera Review, Trusted Reviews

Olympus EVOLT E-510 Digital SLR Review

DPExpert have published their review of the new Olympus EVOLT E-510 DSLR, an update to the E-500, it features a new 10 megapixel live-MOS sensor, with live view, a new image processing engine “TruePic III”, dust reduction, shadow adjustment technology, and Supersonic Image Stabilizer Unit. The E-510 is available for £531 with kit lens, or £618 with twin lens.

"We liked the consistency of image quality, including focus, resolution and colour. We found no bleeding in areas of solid colours and detail was well preserved even in red and yellow patches. On board flash performance is good."

Read our Olympus EVOLT E-510 DSLR Review
View our Olympus EVOLT E-510 Sample Photo Gallery

Olympus E-510 Reviews: DPReview, Pocket Lint, LetsGoDigital, Megapixel.net, Digital Trends, e-fotografija, Digital Camera Info, Wrotniak.net, Imaging Resource, Steves Digicams, Digital SLR Guide, Photography BLOG, PopPhoto, Trusted Reviews, DCResource, Digital Camera Review, John Isaac, Camera Labs, E-510 Previews: Digital Camera Review

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Review

Fujifilm FinePix S8000fdDPReview have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd - an 8 megapixel digital camera with a huge wide angle 18x optical zoom lens, much like the Olympus SP-550UZ, however with a slightly wider zoom range (27 - 486mm equiv), the digital camera features a 2.5" screen, digital and mechanical image stabilistion (CCD sensor shift), ISO upto 1600 (at full resolution), 3200 and 6400 (at 4mp), Xd / SD card support, face detection, and VGA 30fps video support. The S8000fd is available for £189:

"In all, the S8000fd an interesting attempt at a do-everything camera - with a lens that is usefully wide-angle as well as incredibly long, a good flash and everything from useable manual controls to 'auction mode.' And it does everything reasonably well, even if it doesn't excel in any particular area."

Read more Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd Reviews: Cameras.co.uk, Photography BLOG

Canon EOS 1Ds MKIII Digital SLR Review

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IIILuminous Landscape have tested the new Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Digital SLR in Madagascar - the camera features a full frame 21.1 megapixel CMOS Sensor and dual DIGIC III image processors, 5fps shooting, 19 point AF, EOS sensor cleaning, two Live view modes, a dustproof and waterproof body, it takes compact flash and SDHC memory cards and has a 3" screen:

"The 1Ds MKIII continues Canon's deserved reputation for ruggedness. If you can take it, the camera likely can as well. I experienced no bugs, hiccups or anything else that prevented me from ever getting a shot. If I didn't get it it was my fault, not the camera's. Battery life is phenomenal. High ISO image quality is as good as I've seen from any other camera, and better than most."

View Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Sample Photos

Panasonic Lumix DMC L10 DSLR Review

Panasonic L10Pocket Lint have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 - a new 10 megapixel digital SLR based on the four-thirds standard, with live view, optical image stabilisation (built into the Leica lens), a rotating 2.5" screen, ISO1600 and Dust Reduction. The L10 is available for £789 with kit lens:

"The Panasonic Lumix DMC L10 is easy to use, provides plenty of shooting options and features and is worthy of close consideration for anyone trading up from a high spec’ compact or those looking from more from their photography."

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 DSLR Reviews: DCResource, Photography BLOG, Previews: DPReview

Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR Review

Sony Alpha A700DCResource have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Sony Alpha A700 Digital SLR - it's the second model released by Sony, after the A100 was released after the take-over of the Konica Minolta digital SLR division, and as such is the new version of the 7D. The A700 features a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, alpha lens mount, a weather resistant body, super steady shot (anti-shake sensor), dust reduction system, 5fps, 11 point focus, 3" screen, and dynamic range optimiser. The A700 is available for £889 with kit lens:

"Photo quality was excellent in most respects. The A700 took photos with pleasing, saturated colors. Photos are a bit on the soft side, which is typical of D-SLRs, though that's easy enough to fix if it bothers you. Noise isn't really a problem when you're shooting JPEGs -- instead, you'll get noise reduction artifacting, but not until ISO 1600 and above. If you're shooting at those sensitivities, you will get more detail out of your photos by shooting RAW instead."

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Reviews: Trusted Reviews, Megapixel.net, NeoCamera, The Online Photographer, LetsGoDigital, PhotoReview, Previews: DPNow, DCResource, DPReview

Pentax Optio E40 Review

Pentax Optio E40Digital Camera Review have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Pentax Optio E40 - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, face detection focus, and takes AA batteries. The Pentax Optio E40 is available for £73

"The Pentax Optio E40 comes fairly equipped and for a good price. It's simple to shoot - with 8.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.4 inch LCD, and 3x optical zoom. It's powered by AA batteries, which provide good life, and it even has a face detection AF/AE system. And, it's available for under $150. Image quality with the E40 was what you'll find in a lot of cheaper cameras - they do ok with outdoor shots, but not great with indoor shots."

Nikon Coolpix S510 Review

Nikon Coolpix S510Pocket Lint have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix S510, a compact stainless steel 8 megapixel digital camera, with a 3x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, ISO2000 and face-priority focus. The S510 is available for £161, in silver, or black.

"Overall, the S510 marks a small step up in terms of performance, image quality, resolution and processing but it is also a step down in terms of user control but there’s an ace in the hole that I’ve not mentioned yet. And is its price. At £199.99, it is £50 cheaper than the introductory price of the S500 and makes it a very competitive camera indeed."

Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS SD870 Review

IXUS 860 ISTrusted Reviews have reviewed the new Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS / Powershot SD870 IS Digital Elph - an update to the 850 IS / SD800 - it's a compact 8 megapixel digital camera, and features a 3.8x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, a 3" screen, and DIGIC III processor. The IXUS 860 is available for £203:

"The Canon IXUS 860 IS is an expensive camera for an 8MP pocket compact, but it justifies it with stylish design, exceptional build quality, class-leading performance and outstanding picture quality. Its wide zoom range provides greater versatility than most other compacts, and it turns in excellent results in virtually any situation."

Read more Canon Digital IXUS 860 / SD870 IS Reviews: DCResource, DPReview, Photography BLOG

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Review

Panasonic Lumix TZ3ThinkCamera have reviewed the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 - it has a 7mp sensor, a Leica 28mm wide 10x optical zoom with optical image stabilisation, a 3" screen, and is an update to the TZ1. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is available for £178 from Amazon:

"We started by suggesting the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 is the perfect stocking filler. It is... especially for those with wanderlust. That huge zoom is excellent, and if you are posting your images up to a blog and never once intend on making huge prints out of high ISO shots, it's the ideal travel companion."

Read more Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Reviews: LetsGoDigital, Imaging Resource, ePhotoZine, Steves Digicams, Cameras.co.uk, Cameralabs, Digital Camera Review, DPReview, PopPhoto, Photography BLOG

Canon Powershot G9 Review

Canon Powershot G9LetsGoDigital have reviewed the new 12 megapixel Canon Powershot G9 - it features a 6x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, a 3" screen, DIGIC III processor, 1cm macro mode, RAW image support, and ISO upto 1600. The G9 is available for £293:

"The Canon PowerShot G9 is not the perfect compact camera but getting close. Maybe the Canon G10 will be it. We would like larger wide angle, less pixels (indeed you read it correctly!), improved RAW support and additional features such as wireless operation. Other than these items not much else has to be altered. For now I am very pleased with the Canon G9 and it's about time to go out again and start photographing with this camera."

Read more Canon Powershot G9 Reviews: DPReview, DCResource, Photography BLOG, The Online Photographer

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