Samsung L210 Review at Imaging Resource

Imaging Resource have reviewed the 10 megapixel Samsung L210 - the camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, face detection, optical image stabilisation, MPEG4 video recording, and ISO upto 1600. The camera is available in black, silver or red for £99

"The Samsung L210 is a very attractive design with a pleasing LCD menu in a compact package, but I was disappointed with its lack of detail in distant shots and inability to hold the image steady at slow shutter speeds with image stabilization on. Still, the printed results actually do a lot to resurrect the Samsung L210's respectability."

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Nikon D40 DSLR only £220 at Amazon UK

Amazon UK are selling the Nikon D40 Digital SLR for only £220 making it the cheapest Digital SLR available today. The D40 has now been replaced by the D40x, and features a 6 megapixel sensor, a compact body, a 2.5" screen, ISO 200 - 1600, 2.5fps shooting, a near-instant startup of 0.18 seconds.

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Vivitar Sold to Sakar as Vivitar UK Closes

Vivitar UK has closed after Vivitar was bought by Sakar - Sakar plans to sell Vivitar branded digital cameras and other products under the Vivitar name. For anyone looking for a budget camera, then Vivitar could be worth looking at, especially as Amazon UK are selling the Vivitar Vivicam 5355 for only £29 - more details on the Vivitar Vivicam 5355 here.

"Consumer electronics manufacturer Sakar International recently announced the acquisition of the Vivitar worldwide brand name and associated intellectual property from Syntax-Brillian Corporation, the parent company of 70-year-old photographic equipment maker Vivitar Corporation."

Casio Exilim EX-Z19 Announced

Casio have announced the new Casio Exilim EX-Z19, it features a 9 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.6" screen and face detection. The camera will be available in silver, black, pink, light pink and green for £119

"This high performing model with 9.1 million effective pixels takes high definition photographs and features a stylish design in a compact size. At just £119 the EX-Z19 boasts many innovative Casio features including face detection and easy mode."

Nikon D40 DSLR Review at Think Camera

Think Camera have reviewed the Nikon D40 Digital SLR (now replaced by the D40x), it features a 6 megapixel sensor, a compact body, a 2.5" screen, ISO 200 - 1600, 2.5fps shooting, a near-instant startup of 0.18 seconds. Available from Amazon UK for £240 with kit lens it's the cheapest Digital SLR available today.

"We're not sure how long the Nikon D40 will keep going in the market, but until it finally drops off the radar, it represents the most fantastic value in DSLR at the moment. Yes it's dated and that shows, but the images are good and the camera is fun to use. What's not to love about the Nikon D40..."

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Olympus FE-340 Review at DP Interface

DPInterface have reviewed the new Olympus FE-340 - an ultra slim 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, 2.7" screen, 18 scene modes, and VGA movie mode at 30fps. It is available in pink, blue, black and silver from £110:

"The Olympus FE340 is a simple 8 megapixel camera for casual point-and-shoot purposes. The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery (thus the thin design) and packs more zoom than you'll typically find on a camera like this. That'll be 5X optical zoom, though the FE340 could use some sort of 'real' image stabilization as opposed to the digital version which merely boosts ISO."

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Samsung L210 Review at Cameras UK

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the 10 megapixel Samsung L210 - the camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, face detection, optical image stabilisation, MPEG4 video recording, and ISO upto 1600. The camera is available in black, silver or red for £99

"There is a tendency for Samsung digital cameras to be overlooked. That's a shame as some of their snapshot cameras like the L210 offer good value for money. I like this camera. It ticks most boxes, has an unfussy design and takes a good picture."

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Canon Powershot E1 at Photokina

Canon were showing the new Canon Powershot E1 at Photokina - a cute 10 megapixel camera with a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, 2.5" screen, face detection, motion detection, 17 shooting modes including Easy Mode, Sunset mode and IS0 3200 mode, optical viewfinder. It will be available in white, pink, and blue and is available exclusively from Argos from September 2008

Click for more pictures of the E1.

Olympus FE-360 Review at DPInterface

DPInterface have reviewd the new Olympus FE-360 - the camera feature an 8 megapixel sensor, face detection, and a compact body, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.5" screen, and will be available in silver, blue, red and pink for £109

"The Olympus FE360 is an 8 megapixel, stylishly designed entry-level digital camera; coming in your choice of five colors. Unlike many cameras in its class, the FE360 comes with a rechargeable battery and a charger (instead of bundled throw-away batteries on AA based cameras)."

Sony Cybershot DSC-W120 Review

Megapixel.net have reviewed the new Sony Cybershot W120 - the 7 megapixel camera features a 4x optical zoom lens, BIONZ processor with Smile Shutter and Face Detection, D-Range Optimiser, High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for reduced camera shake, and Super SteadyShot image stabilisation. The W120 is available for £116, which is more than the higher resolution W130

"The Cyber-shot DSC-W120 does a good job of properly exposing shots and maintaining the color fidelity of a scene. Its autofocusing system and image stabilization technologies work well to keep images in focus. Depending on lighting conditions, the sharpness of images may suffer and even in some well-lit shots, detail can soften at the boundaries of scenes."

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Nikon Coolpix S510 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S520 - it's part of their "Style" range - it features a 3x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, a 2.5" screen, and is available in Light Bronze, Urban Black and purple for £111

"The Nikon Coolpix S520 is aimed at people with a smaller budget who are looking for a simple, snapshot digital camera. The camera performed well in many areas and I like the colours it produces. Against that it struggled with my scenic shots and there was a noticeable delay in taking a picture."

Olympus FE-20 Announced

Olympus have announced the new budget Olympus FE-20 - a compact camera with an 8 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and 2.5" screen, it's only 21.5mm thick, featurs ISO upto 1000 and takes both XD and microSD. It will be available in silver and black from September with an RRP of £119:

"The Olympus FE-20 unites strength and simplicity. The power of its 3x optical zoom and 8 Megapixels is always at your fingertips with this sleek and compact camera measuring just 21.5mm in depth. But don’t let its looks and features fool you – the FE-20 is fun and easy to use. Face Detection Technology makes it simple to capture your friends and family with optimal focus and exposure settings. And with Digital Image Stabilisation, ISO values of up to 1000 help prevent blur, so you can always be sure that your pictures will come out crisp and clear. This stylish, powerful camera comes in silver or black, and its 6.4cm/2.5” LCD makes framing and reviewing your shots a cinch."

Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 Only £67 at ASDA

ASDA UK (in store only) are selling the Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 - for only £67 - the Z1050 has a 2.6" screen, and features a 10.1 megapixel sensor,a 3x optical zoom lens, best shot scene modes, anti-shake DSP (digital anti-shake using ISO upto 3200), extra long battery life, and 30 fps VGA Video recording. The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1050 ia available in silver, black, gold, blue and pink from £126!

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Fujifilm FinePix J15 Announced

Fujifilm have announced the new Fujifilm FinePix J15 - a compact, budget 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, face detection, ISO upto 1600, on screen help, and XD/SD card support, it will be available in silver or black.

Samsung NV30 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the 8 megapixel Samsung NV30. The camera is available for £89

"The Samsung NV30 is a very nice little camera, but with a few limitations. It is very well made, handles well and performs quickly and reliably, with especially impressive low-light performance. Picture quality under most circumstances is very good, and the distinctive styling and unusual control system are bound to start a few conversations."

Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd Review

Imaging Resource have reviewed the new ultra compact Fujifilm FinePix Z20fd - the camera features a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, MPEG-4 VGA video mode, ISO upto 1600, and face detection focus. It is available in Ice Blue, Sable Black, Chrome Green, Champagne Pink and Diablo Red from £108

"The Z20fd isn't a terrible camera, though: in many ways it's a good camera for the amateur user. It's compact, stylish, and affordable and takes decent shots indoors and outdoors. I enjoyed using it despite all its technical faults and would recommend it regardless for people who just want an easy-to-use compact camera with a little flair."

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Kodak Easyshare C913 Announced

Kodak have (quietly) announced the new Kodak Easyshare C913 - a budget 9 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4" screen, VGA video at 15fps, digital blur reduction mode, and ISO upto 1000. The camera will be available in black, silver, pink and purple. The camera's predecessor, the C813, is available for £59 from Amazon.

Pentax Optio E60 Announced

Pentax have announced the Pentax Optio E60 - a new high resolution, budget digital camera - the camera features a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, a 2.4" screen, AA batteries, face detection focus, and ISO upto 6400:

"With 10.1 megapixels, the stylish PENTAX Optio E60 offers new digital users high-resolution images and easy-to-use features at a budget price. This new member of the PENTAX Optio E series is equipped with an optical 3X zoom lens featuring a wide angle of view for group shots, landscapes and architecture. A popular Green mode on the Optio E60 sets exposure, sensitivity and other parameters with a touch of a button for the newest digital users. A fine travel companion compatible with easy-to-find AA batteries and featuring World Time and Date Imprint functions, the camera even offers a Image Recovery to retrieve accidentally-erased, once-in-a-lifetime pics."

Samsung L210 Review at Trusted Reviews

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the 10 megapixel Samsung L210 - the camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5" screen, face detection, optical image stabilisation, MPEG4 video recording, and ISO upto 1600. The camera is available in black, silver or red for £99

"The Samsung L210 is an ambitious camera, a budget ultra-compact with optical image stabilisation, a technology usually only found in more expensive cameras. While it does make an attractive package for the price the rest of the camera is still very much budget-level, and it doesn't really compete with more expensive IS compact models from other manufacturers."

Buying a Digital Camera for Children?

Photodoto have written an excellent guide on introducing your children to photography. They suggest starting off with an older 2 megapixel camera and seeing how it goes from there, if they like it, then move on to a better camera, such as the Kodak Easyshare C613 or C713 (£49 at Amazon).

"Don’t rush out and buy a new camera for your child’s first attempt. You’ve probably got an old camera somewhere, it doesn’t matter if it’s a film camera or an early digital camera with 2 MP, as long as it works it’ll do. If your child shows interest for more than a week or so then the chances are a new camera just for him will be used and appreciated."

My only concern with this is the the extending lens could be easily damaged, and while the Olympus 1030SW would survive rough treatment, it's price is a little too much for small kids. Are there any new cameras available that don't have an extending lens, but are still budget friendly?

Casio Exilim EX-Z80 Review

Cameras.co.uk have reviewed the new Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z80 - an 8 megapixel digital cameras with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.7" screen, auto shutter function, and face detection. The Casio Z80 is available for £100

"Small, lightweight and relatively inexpensive. It would be too much to ask for the Exilim EX-Z80 to offer top drawer photo quality, but the camera can take a decent snapshot in most situations. It also scores well for ease of use."

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Digital SLRs are now available for under £200!

Many of last years Digital SLRs can now be bought for less than £200 from ebay UK - including the Pentax K100D with lens (pictured), Olympus E-410 with lens and Olympus E-300 with lens. Whilst they may no longer be the latest models, they should offer a good budget entry into the Digital SLR world, and should offer good low light performance.

Read our Pentax K100D Digital SLR Review
View our Pentax K100D Digital SLR Sample Photo Gallery

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Nikon Coolpix L18 Review

ThinkCamera have reviewed the new 8 megapixel Nikon Coolpix L18 - it's part of their "Life" range - it features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 3" screen, and is available in Silver or Black for £80

"Not a camera for the enthusiast under any circumstances, the Nikon Coolpix L18 has two big things going for it. It's really cheap and really easy. This can be picked up for £80 or less and there are toasters that are more complicated to use than this camera."

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Pentax Optio E50 Review

Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new budget Pentax Optio E50 - it features an 8 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.4" screen, and takes AA batteries. The E50 is available for £91:

"For the price and it's market the Pentax E50 does it's job, but it's hardly the best camera on the market, even for £100. The poor LCD monitor and lack of features are obviously cost cutters, but the 8million pixel CCD sensor and lens really should be better. Yes you'll be able to take reasonable pictures, but no better than those of a 5 or 6 million pixel camera."

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