A review of the Nikon Coolpix L4 is out by Trusted Reviews where they state, 'The L4 doesn’t have a conventional continuous shooting mode; instead it has the Multi-shot 16 mode, which takes 16 shots over approximately 12 seconds, then converts them into one image showing all 16 frames.' 'It’s hard to imagine a better camera at the price. For under £100 you can get a well made, easy to use 3x zoom ultra-compact with good picture quality, a useful range of modes and options, and the prestigious Nikon name. If you’re looking for a gift, a starter camera or something to take on holiday, you won’t find much better.'

A review of the Pentax K100D by ePhotozine was completed where they state, 'The K100D performs well for its price point. Noise levels are acceptable, being better than the Pentax-based Samsung GX-1S. The Canon EOS 5D outclasses the Pentax, but then it should do, it costs around three times the price of the Pentax.' 'The K100D performs well for a six megapixel camera producing a sharp image with plenty of detail. The eight megapixel Olympus E-330 appears to be matched, as any difference in the amount resolved is negligible.' 'If you're looking for your first digital SLR, the Pentax K100D is well worth a look.'

A review of the Kodak Easyshare Z612 has been completed by Digital Camera Review where they state, 'The Kodak Easyshare Z612 does an excellent job outdoors in good light, but indoor images tend to be a bit flat. ISO 80 and ISO 100 shots are consistently very good to excellent. ISO 200 shots show minor levels of noise and slightly decreased detail (darker colors showed some minor blotching and noise is visible in shadow areas). ISO 400 shots are much too noisy for anything beyond e-mail and 3x5 prints. Chroma/Luminance noise (blotching) is a bit above average and Chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is also above average, but very well controlled. I didn't try the 1.1 megapixel ISO 800 option.

Pros were: Very good image quality, image stabilized 12X zoom, 2.5 inch LCD screen

Cons were: No RAW or TIFF format, too shiny, No manual white balance option, poor macro/close-up capability'

A review of the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR was completed by PopPhotography where they write, 'The A100 provides the highest image quality of any DSLR for under $1,000—thanks, no doubt, to its 10.2MP (effective) CCD and Sony's years of experience making APS-format sensors and advanced image processing systems for Nikon, Pentax, and Konica Minolta DSLRs.'

Conclusions on the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR were summed up as, 'Any photographer looking for awesome image quality and an image-stabilized digital SLR at a decent price. Also for Konica Minolta fans who want to keep using their lenses.'

The folks at Megapixel have a review on the Olympus E-330 where they state, 'If at a glance the Olympus Evolt E-330 resembles the E-300, it is in fact a very different camera. The E-330 is a digital reflex camera equipped with a unique viewfinder system, and one that offers a 7.5 megapixel resolution using a Four-Thirds CCD.'

Positive remarks included,

• 'Excellent image quality.
• Excellent metering.
• Excellent colour rendition.
• Effectively noise-free up to 400 ISO.
• Comlete range of formats (RAW, TIFF and JPEG).
• Built-in SSWF sensor cleaning system.
• Useful Live View system.
• Powerful built-in flash.'

While the negative remarks on the Olympus E-330 were,

• '14 to 45 mm kit lens a bit soft focus at the wide angle end.
• Noise reduction system lowers overall image sharpness.
• Some functions are overly complicated.
• TTL viewfinder is a touch too small.'

The group at Digicam Review have a review on the Fujifilm FinePix F30 where they write, 'The Fujifilm F30 from around £220, is good value for money, although it is probably the more fully featured 6 megapixel compact digital camera and at higher ISO probably has the best image quality in its class.' 'As expected from the sensor, electronics and optics used by Fuji, the camera has great image quality. Colours are very good and in a very wide range of situations the camera will take sharp, detailed pictures with good exposure. In particular, the camera is probably great for daylight outdoor sporting events where fast photography is essential. The challenges that this camera will face that most others will fail at will be low light situations where you don't particularly want to use the flash. Even for these situations it has a scene mode that allows you to try and see what a photo would be like without the flash, and yet not lose the benefits of flash photography.' 'The FujiFilm F30 is well worth considering - there are few digital cameras that offer so many options, so much quality, in such a small package.'

A review of the Fujifilm Finepix F30 was done by Cameras.co.uk where they write, 'The Fuji Finepix F30 is a six megapixel digital camera with a three times optical zoom lens.' 'The Fuji Finepix F30 impressed me as a good all round digital camera. It is rare to find a camera with this build quality offering any manual exposure controls so the aperture and shutter priority settings on this camera are a step in the right direction. It is also one of the best models I have tested for lowlight situations.'

A review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 was completed by Cameras.co.uk where they write, 'The Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 is a pocket sized digital camera. If its megapixels you are after then you will be impressed by the fact the Exilim EX-Z1000 is a ten megapixel model.' 'I can see the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 being a very popular camera. With ten megapixels, a pocket sized design and a host of features it is likely to turn a lot of heads. The picture quality is not quite top drawer, but is comfortably above average.'

A review of the Pentax Optio T10 was completed by LetsGoDigital where they write, 'The Pentax T10 is an attractive camera with an intuitive operation. The use of a touch-screen in combination with the beautiful 3 inch monitor adds a considerable surplus value to the camera. The Pentax Optio T10 has a compact size, can easily be carried along in a trouser pocket, and guarantees an excellent photo quality. The user that values ease and convenience will find this camera offers plenty of options, and even the trendy photographer is likely to be charmed by the features and functions on the Pentax Optio T10. Trendy, eye-catching and innovative are the keywords for the Pentax Optio T10. A most successful concept!'

News on the Casio EX-Z70 was released today. 'CASIO ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. and its parent company, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., announced today the release of the EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z70, a new addition to its stylish series of EXILIM^® digital cameras. This newest high resolution member of the EXILIM family delivers an effective 7.2 megapixels. 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.

Like its forerunner, the EX-Z70 features Easy Mode, a user-friendly camera menu for beginners. Easy Mode simplifies the wide array of camera settings to three easy menus (image size, flash, and self-timer). With Easy Mode, users can make camera settings using simple onscreen descriptions, enabling even beginners to get started right away with the fun of photography. A combination of other powerful features ensures that beautiful photos are captured with just a touch of the shutter button: