GE X5 Ultra Zoom Review

October 8, 2010 by Josh · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Budget, Ultra Zoom

ePhotoZine has reviewed the new GE X5 Ultra Zoom – the camera is available for only £112 – the budget camera features a wide-angle 15x optical zoom lens (27-405mm equivalent), 14.1 megapixel sensor, 2.7″ screen, electronic viewfinder, optical image stabilisation (CCD-shift type), face detection, ISO3200, Pan-Capture Panorama, High Dynamic Range mode, auto-scene detection, manual (P, A,S,M) modes, 5cm macro mode, pop-up flash, VGA video recording with sound at 30fps, and the camera takes 4 AA batteries, and SD/SDHC memory cards. The camera is available in black or storm trooper white (depending on location – we had a look at the white GE X5 at Photokina 2010).

“The build quality is excellent for this price point and there’s a really solid grip that’s easy to hold. The dial on the top of the camera is big and chunky and the zoom rocker is prominent. There are some issues with the Electronic View Finder because it doesn’t keep up when focusing and firing and it also doesn’t display any shooting information.”

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Tags: Budget, GE, Photokina, Photokina 2010, Ultra Zoom, Wide-angle, X5

Canon Powershot S95 Reviews

October 5, 2010 by Josh · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Compact

ePhotoZine and The Online Photographer has reviewed the new Canon Powershot S95 – an update to the S90 – it features the HS System and f/2 3.8x optical zoom lens, a High-sensitivity 10.0 MP CCD, 28 mm wide angle, Hybrid IS, Lens Control Ring, Full Manual and RAW, 3″ screen, 720p HD movies, High Dynamic Range mode, Smart Auto, Multi-Aspect Shooting, and ISO3200. Canon has published some sample photos. We had a look at the camera at Photokina 2010. The Canon Powershot S95 is available for £327.

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Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review

October 4, 2010 by Josh · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Compact

Photography BLOG has reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix P7000, it features a wide angle 7.1x optical zoom lens (28-200mm, ED, with Vibration Reduction), 10 megapixel sensor, optical viewfinder, 3″ screen with 921K pixels, 720p HD Video recording with stereo sound, manual controls, RAW support, ISO3200, electronic virtual horizon (aka spirit level), 350 shot battery life and SD/SDHC/SDXC card support. The Nikon Coolpix P7000 is available for £459.

“The Nikon Coolpix P7000 is thicker and heavier than the P6000 model that it replaces, now more closely resembling the popular Canon Powershot G-series in terms of both dimensions and weight. This means that it no longer fits completely in your palm or a trouser pocket, instead being much more at home stored in a capacious coat pocket or small shoulder bag.”

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Tags: Compact, Coolpix, Nikon, P7000, Wide-angle

Canon Powershot SX210 IS £30 Cashback Offer

October 2, 2010 by Josh · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Pocket Zoom, Ultra Zoom

Canon has re-introduced the £30 cashback offer on the new Canon Powershot SX210 IS (our review, also shown at Focus on Imaging) – the camera features a 14.1 megapixel sensor, a wide-angle 14x optical zoom lens (28 – 392mm), Optical Image Stabilizer, 3.0″ Widescreen LCD, HD movies with stereo sound, HDMI, Smart Auto, Face Detection, Smart Flash Exposure, i-Contrast, DIGIC 4, Servo AF/AE, Manual Control, Creative shooting modes, and Smart Shutter. The camera is available in black, gold and pink/purple for £208 from Amazon UK, where you can also find the claim form, for the £30 Cashback from Canon until the 3rd November 2010!

Canon intro: “The PowerShot SX210 IS combines compact, take-anywhere proportions with a wide 28mm Canon lens, perfect for capturing landscapes or group shots. A 14x optical zoom lets you fill the frame with distant subjects, while the 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer prevents image blur due to camera shake throughout the long zoom range.”

View our Canon Powershot SX210 IS Sample Photos
Read our Canon Powershot SX210 IS Review

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