Best cameras
Ricoh announces GX100
Wednesday, 28 March 2007 12:00 GMT
Ricoh has announced the successor to its Caplio GX8 digital camera. Among the headline features are a 24-72mm (equiv.) zoom lens and a slim body measuring just 25mm deep. Possibly the camera's most interesting new feature is a removable electronic viewfinder, a world first for Ricoh. Images updated.Read More
Just Posted! Olympus SP-550UZ Review
Monday, 26 March 2007 20:55 GMT
Just Posted! Our review of the Olympus SP-550UZ, the first serious attempt by Olympus to take back some ground in the super zoom sector it helped create back in 2000 with the legendary C-2100UZ. Offering 7MP resolution, image stabilization (CCD-shift) and an astounding 28-504mm (equiv.) 18x optical zoom range rarely has a camera caused so much interest based on its specification alone... so can the SP-550UZ live up to the hype? Find out in our in-depth review after the link.Read More
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1
Thursday, 8 March 2007 16:55 GMT
PMA 2007: After announcing most of its new compact digital camera range last week, Sony held one back for the first day of PMA. The DSC-G1 is Sony's first wireless Cyber-Shot digital camera, and it also boasts a 921,000 pixel 3.5-inch screen, 2.0GB (yes GB) of internal memory and advanced automatic image management. On the photographic side the DSC-G1 is pretty standard Cyber-shot fayre, though it does have optical image stabilization (Super Steady Shot in Sony speak).Read More
Sigma DP1
Thursday, 8 March 2007 14:45 GMT
PMA 2007: Another Sigma product revealed at Photokina but confirmed today is the DP1 compact camera with an APS size sensor. The DP1 features the same Foveon 14M X3 sensor (2652 x 1768 x 3 layers) as the SD14 and a fixed 16.6 mm F4.0 lens (providing a 28 mm equiv. FOV). Significant changes since the development announcement back in September include a hot-shoe and external viewfinder.Read More
HP Photosmart R837
Thursday, 8 March 2007 05:00 GMT
PMA 2007: Today's HP day, with three new additions to the easy to use Photosmart digital camera range. First up is the Photosmart R837, which represents something of a design departure for HP, featuring an internal zoom and sliding front panel. Other spec of note include a 3.0-inch LCD screen, 3x zoom and 7.2MP CCD. More importantly it is packed with HP technology goodness, including (an industry first) pet-eye fix and, naturally, a special 'slimming mode'. Nice.Read More
HP Photosmart M537
Thursday, 8 March 2007 05:00 GMT
PMA 2007: Next up is the entry-level Photosmart M537 Digital Camera, a 6 megapixel, 3x zoom model with HP Steady Photo Anti Shake (ISO boost anyone? There's certainly no moving parts involved). Another wrist slap goes out to HP for putting '18x zoom' in the headline spec... we don't count the digital bit guys! Thought that died out years ago.Read More
HP Photosmart M437
Thursday, 8 March 2007 05:00 GMT
PMA 2007: Last but not least is the entry-level M437 digital camera. With a 5MP CCD, 2-inch screen and 3x optical zoom (or '15x total zoom; as HP puts it) the M437 is an inexpensive (€119) introduction point to HP's clever in-camera effects and proven ease of use. Oh and it goes up to ISO 800 - which in HP marketing terms means it's got 'anti shake'. Tut tut.Read More
Kodak adds to EasyShare range
Wednesday, 7 March 2007 23:30 GMT
Pre-PMA 2007: In amongst a raft of PMA announcements Kodak has added four new models to its EasyShare range of digital cameras. The new cameras include the Z712, with 12x zoom, ISO 8000 (!) and optical image stabilization, the Z885 (also sporting an astonishing ISO 8000 setting) and two entry-level models (the C763 and C613).Read More
Nikon D40X and preview
Tuesday, 6 March 2007 04:00 GMT
Pre-PMA 2007: Just under four months since the D40 and Nikon has announced an upgraded ten megapixel version of the camera. The new Nikon D40X is essentially identical to the D40 apart from its ten megapixel CCD, a lower base sensitivity of ISO 100 and faster continuous shooting (now up to 3.0 fps). Obviously the competitive target for this camera is the Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi), and it is clearly priced to achieve that at $799 including the 18-55 mm kit lens.Read More
Just Posted! Pentax Optio A20 Review
Monday, 5 March 2007 13:20 GMT
Just Posted! It's not long before we're packed into our shipping cases for the long sea voyage to Las Vegas for PMA 2007, but we've just got time to post a quick digital camera review. The Pentax Optio A20 is an update to the A10 (and is itself about to be upgraded to the A30), offering more pixels and a smattering of new features. But does it sort out the A10's slow performance? Find out after the link.Read More
Olympus E-410 and preview
Monday, 5 March 2007 05:00 GMT
Pre-PMA 2007: Olympus has today announced an upgraded and improved version of the E-400 digital SLR which was revealed at Photokina. The E-410 has a ten megapixel Live MOS sensor which provides it with a Live View capability as well as improved high sensitivity performance. Other improvements include implementation of the TruePic III processor, better buffering of continuous frames and shadow adjustment technology in play mode. We have had a pre-production E-410 for a few days, just long enough to produce a hands-on preview of the camera. More good news on this model? It will be available worldwide.Read More
Olympus E-510
Monday, 5 March 2007 05:00 GMT
Pre-PMA 2007: Olympus has today announced the successor to the E-500 digital SLR, the new E-510 features a ten megapixe Live MOS sensor (hence is Live View capable) as well as in-body sensor shift based Image Stabilization. In a completely new body the E-510 looks both stylish and purposeful and features a wide range of features aimed at appealing to both the serious amateur and semi-professional.Read More
Olympus Stylus 780
Monday, 5 March 2007 05:00 GMT
Pre-PMA 2007: Today also sees Olympus announcing the last of its PMA compact digital cameras, the Mju 780 (Stylus 780). The 7 megapixel Mju 780 sports a 5x zoom, CCD-shift stabilization, ISO 1600 and 'Shadow Adjustment Technology'. Like many Olympus compact digital cameras the Mju 780 is also weatherproofed.Read More
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