Archive for June, 2006:

Kodak Easyshare V570 Review by Megapixel

kodak-easyshare-v570-sp.jpg The Kodak Easyshare V570 was reviewed by Megapixel where they write, 'The ergonomic design of the V570 makes it a camera that is quickly familiar, and easy to operate. The joystick is sufficiently precise and only its proximity to the zoom control can occasionally lead to a mistake.

In use however, the V570 is not very fast, be it to operate, focus, or store images, making it probably unsuitable for fast or action shots. Likewise, the monitor can become very difficult to see under direct sunlight.'

Kodak EasyShare One 6MP Review by Cnet

kodak-easyshare-one-6mp-im.jpgCNet reviewed the Kodak EasyShare One 6MP where they write, 'The EasyShare One/6MP improves over its predecessor by including Kodak's Perfect Touch Technology, automatic photo-adjustment algorithms derived from the company's photo kiosk software. As such, photos have extremely even exposures, just shy of overexposed, with little visible color noise. Colors tend to look a little washed out but acceptable, and white balance is pretty decent. Unfortunately, the trade-off is that photos look best from a distance and not cropped too closely or printed larger than 5x7. At that point, the smeary background and lost detail as well as a few compression artifacts all become visible.'

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Review by Steves Digicams

sony-cybershot-DSC-H5-image.jpgThe Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 was reviewed by Steves Digicam where its written. 'The Cyber-shot DSC-H5 is a compact and stylish 7.2-megapixel camera with an extra-large, three-inch LCD screen, a powerful Carl Zeiss 12x optical zoom lens (36-432mm in 35mm equivalence). The H5 incorporates Sony’s Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization to help reduce image blur caused by hand movement. Because the camera features high-light sensitivity settings up to IS0 1000, fast-moving cars and distant subjects can be captured with considerably less blur and graininess. Sony’s Clear RAW™ noise reduction technology minimizes picture noise, making it easier to shoot at faster shutter speeds... The most prominent feature of the H5 is its 12x Carl Zeiss zoom lens, with a focal length coverage of 36-432mm in 35mm equivalence. Anyone who has used a digicam with a long focal length zoom knows that these lenses really add to the overall "fun factor" of using a camera.'

Samsung Digimax S500 CNET Review

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The group at CNET have a review on the Samsung Digimax S500 where they write, 'Exposures were generally accurate, though images were slightly soft and had noticeable fringing in highlights, especially with backlit subjects. We also noticed JPEG artifacting, which lent a choppy look to some curved edges.

Given that Samsung has shown that it is capable of making cameras that capture pleasing images, such as the Digimax L85 and the Digimax L60, there's little excuse for its S-series cameras turning in pictures that are plagued by artifacts and other noise. So, while the Digimax S500 certainly has a feature set that looks decent, you're better off spending a little more on one of Samsung's better-performing cameras, or looking at another brand altogether, such as Nikon's Coolpix L3.'

Casio Exilim EX-Z70

casio-exilim-ex-z70-image.jpegThere's news today on the release of the Casio Exilim EX-Z70, 7.2 megapixel digital camera. 'The EXILIM series has a reputation for transforming the digital camera market. Slim and stylish, packed with superior functionality, and astonishingly easy to use, EXILIM cameras combine the benefits of compact size, intuitive controls, large displays, and long battery life. The release of the new EX-Z70 complements the already available EX-Z60, a high-performance, 6.0 megapixel model released earlier this year. The EX-Z70 increases the resolution to 7.2 megapixels for even more detailed, beautiful photographs.'

Review of Fujifilm FinePix V10 at Lets Go Digital

Fujifilm-finepix-V10-im.jpgA recent review of the Fujifilm FinePix V10 at Lets Go Digital states that the, 'Fujifilm FinePix V10 is the latest addition to this series of gadgets. First and foremost, it is a digital compact camera with a stylish design, equipped with the latest Fujifilm technological innovations. In addition to this, the user is presented with the option to play games. The almost square-shaped model is filled to the brim with technical gems, the basis of which is formed by Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology, which they have developed themselves. In the Fujifilm V10, this comes down to a 5.1 Megapixel Super CCD HR.'

Olympus E-300 Review at Digital Reviews

olympus-E300-im.jpgA current review of the Olympus E-300 Review was recently released at Digital Reviews where the crew writes, 'rge design is unlike any other DSLR on the market, missing the characteristic hump on the top where the pentaprism resides.

The E-300 has a clever new way of ensuring the same result: it has an optical “porro” finder that uses four mirrors -- one of which swings sideways rather than upwards -- to bend the light up from the lens and to the viewfinder eyepiece.

The slimmed-down look makes for a unit that’s easier to “bag” but others may mistake it for a sophisticated Point & Shoot camera.

Handling is well-balanced and when I tested it on some aerial photo missions I found it easy to manipulate while still keeping the aircraft under control.'

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 at Digital Trends

sony-alpha-dslr-a-100.jpegThe Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 was reviewed recently at Digital Trends whetre they write, 'DSLR-A100 was responsive, starting up in less than a second and it captured shots quickly. Continuous shooting was very fast as was focusing. We did a lot of shooting in the RAW+JPEG setting and the camera handled those massive files with ease. Remember this is a 10MP camera and JPEGs are 3872 x 2592 pixels. Color was very accurate though we tended to up the compensation simply because we like more contrasty images, especially landscapes. Skin tones were spot on, even when making large prints (13 x 19s are no problem with a 10-megapixel camera).;

Samsung Digimax GX-1S Review at Macworld

samsung-digimax-gx-1s.jpgThe crew at Macworld review the Samsung Digimax GX-1S digital camera where they write, 'The GX-1S is a well-built, well-designed camera that is very small, but doesn’t feel cramped. Even if you have large hands, you will be able to get a firm, comfortable grip on the camera. The controls are very simple: it has a power switch, a mode-selection dial, and exposure compensation control on the top, alongside a status LCD. The back of the camera holds a bright, 2.5-inch LCD screen, some button controls, and a four-way rocker switch to select further options.'

Fuji Finepix V10 Review at PC Magazine

Fuji-finepix-V10-image.jpgA recent review of the Fuji Finepix V10 was written by PC Magazine where they write, 'Very good picture quality. Large 3-inch screen. Low-light setting. In-camera cropping. Plays games. No shutter lag. Screen smudges easily. Relatively low resolution. Few screen modes. Camera buttons are designed for small fingers. Some in-camera features lack dedicated buttons.' Summed up by writing, 'The Fuji FinePix V10 is a good camera to kick off the V series. It takes very good photos, offers useful shooting features, and includes four games for curing those traveling blues.'