The folks at TrustedReviews have a review on the Sanyo VPC-HD1 where they write, 'Sanyo’s Xacti range of still/video cameras has been around since 2004, although previous models have suffered from poor picture quality and limited shooting time on standard SD cards. However the latest model, the VPC-HD1, looks a lot more promising,' The Sanyo VPC-HD1 is very expensive, and has lower photographic quality than a dedicated 5-megapixel still camera, however it is a unique product that offers features that can’t be found elsewhere. Build quality, handling and performance are good, and it is the closest thing yet to a successful hybrid still/video camera.'

Another review is out by Imaging Resource on the Nikon Coolpix L2 where they write, 'The Nikon Coolpix L2's performance ranges from good to just a little slow, depending on what you're trying to do. Startup time is a little sluggish at 2.4 seconds, but shutter lag is very good at wide angle and telephoto. "Prefocusing" the camera by half-pressing and holding down the shutter button before the final exposure also results in a very good time, at 0.040 second. Shot to shot cycle times are another slight slow-down, at about 2.39 seconds for large/fine JPEGs, though it can capture 20 shots or more this quickly. Continuous-mode speed is also on the slower side of average, at about 1.57 frames/second, for up to six shots in succession. The Nikon L2's flash takes about nine seconds to recharge after a full-power shot, much slower than average. Download speeds are also on the slower side. Bottom line, the Nikon L2 isn't the best choice for capturing fast paced action, but it should handle average consumer shooting needs fairly well.'

The group at Imaging Resource has a review on the Fujifilm FinePix A500 where they say, 'The Fujifilm FinePix A500's performance ranges from pretty good to about average, depending on task at hand. Startup time is a little sluggish, but shutter lag is better than average at both wide angle and telephoto lens settings. "Prefocusing" the camera by half-pressing and holding down the shutter button before the final exposure results in a very speedy 0.012 second delay, among the fastest on the market. Shot to shot cycle times are slightly longer than average, at about 2.24 seconds for large/fine JPEGs, for 20 or so shots. (There doesn't appear to be any buffer memory-imposed limit.) The flash takes about seven seconds to recharge after a full-power shot, slightly longer than average, particularly considering its anemic output. Connected to a computer, download speeds aren't bad (you probably won't feel a need for an external card reader), but are slower than those of many current cameras. Bottom line, while the A500 isn't suited for action photography, it should handle average landscape and portrait shots just fine.'

The group at Thinkcamera has a review on the Samsung Digimax L60 where they write, 'The Samsung L60 offers a neat, no-nonsense design. However, underneath the plain façade and interface, there are a whole raft of additional features one doesn't expect to find in the depths of the menu. This is a next generation offering which is quick and feature packed.... This camera suits a fun experimenter. The buttons are small and fidgety, so try the camera first and see if you are comfortable with it. The software is very good and the built-in montage features - such as the custom frames and composite offer great “scrap book” fun (ideal for kids).' The Samsung Digimax camera would make a nice birthday gift.

The PhotographyBlog has a review on the Pentax Optio S7 where they write, 'The Optio S7 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio S series, which is known for slim, stylish, full-featured digital camera bodies. In addition to an upgrade to 7.0 effective megapixels, this model features an easy-to-use Blur Reduction High ISO mode to help reduce the effects of camera shake and subject blurring for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night scenes and indoor sporting events. In this mode, the camera adjusts shutter speeds automatically to an ISO as high as 1600 to match the brightness of the subject.'

The great group at Imaging Resource has a review on the Kodak Easyshare v610 where they talk about the camera and say, 'With the Kodak EasyShare V610, we found that it had enough resolution to make very crisp 8x10 inch prints at low ISO, and acceptable ones up to ISO 200. At 11x14, its prints were softer looking, but probably adequate for wall or table display. ISO 400 images were OK marginal at 5x7 inches, and looked just fine at 4x6. ISO 800 images were marginal at 5x7, OK (but not great) at 4x6. Color-wise, the Kodak V610's images looked great when printed on the i9900, with very bright, vibrant color. Users who prefer more subdued, technically accurate color saturation levels may find the reds and blues in the V610's images a little too bright, but most consumers will probably find the V610's bright, snappy images very appealing.'

The group at Pocket-lint has a review out on the Nikon D200 where they write, 'Overall, the D200 provides enough kit and control for the most demanding professional or enthusiast snapper. The image quality is superb with the advanced metering and AF system combining well (albeit with that odd slight underexposure) with nary a shot going astray. Colour balance and detail are superb and despite the Nikkor 18-70 F3.5-F4.5 DX kit lens being more a budget end lens, more serious optics start to pull even more from the camera’s high-resolution sensor.

The D200 could be looked at as a D2x-lite, it’s smaller and lighter than the D2x but boasts an equivalent level of specification. Add in its excellent price (around £1149 body only) and it makes even more sense; it is great value for money. The camera’s build and the level of protection from the elements means it can go almost anywhere and withstand the bumps and bashes meted out by a jobbing photographer, making it a package that is a superb piece of kit and very hard to ignore.'

The previewers at Imaging Resource has posted a review on the Fujifilm FinePix F470 where they say, 'Though from a distance the Fuji F470 looks like a basic silver rectangle, up close you'll notice some nice curves with stainless steel outlining the chassis. A slight swell on the right side (from the user's perspective) provides a decent hand-grip. On the back of the camera, as inelegant as it may seem, is a circular indenture that looks like someone pushed their thumb into a piece of clay.' 'The Fujifilm F470 powers on to first shot in 2.7 seconds which while it's certainly not the fastest camera on the market, is very good for this price range.'

The group at LetsGoDigital have a review on the Olympus E-330 where they write, 'Naturally, the most striking asset of the camera is the live view. However, the Olympus E-330 is not the first SLR camera to offer live view; the Fujifilm S3 PRO provided the user with more or less the same option, albeit for a short while only. The Olympus E330 allows you to use live view on the monitor for a longer period of time. Moreover, the monitor can be tilted, which enables the photographer to capture his images from tricky, unnatural angles. To enable the use of live view, the housing features a second sensor. There are two ways to get an actual live view on the Olympus E330 DSLR. Standard, the light beam is bent to the optical viewfinder and a second CCD at the top of the camera. When using the Live View mode B, the so-called macro live view, the shutter opens and the mirror is flipped aside.'

The good folks at Cameras.co.uk have a review on the Sony DSC T30 where they write, 'The Sony DSC T30 is a very strong camera when it comes to picture quality. Throw in ease of use, pocket size, large LCD screen and a stylish design and you have a real winner. The big drawback is the price. There are better value for money options available, but if you are happy to spend the money then you will not go far wrong with the DSC T30.'