Posted by BenGsKe on February 6, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
The Fujifilm FinePix JZ500, JZ300, JX250 and JV100 are four new ultra-compact digital cameras. The Fujifilm JV100 has a 12 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch LCD and a 3x optical zoom lens. The Fujifilm JX250 has a 14 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch LCD and a 5x wide angle (28mm-140mm) optical zoom lens. The Fujifilm JZ300 has a 12 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch LCD and a 10x optical zoom lens (28mm-280mm [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on February 6, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
The Fujifilm FinePix AX280 is a new 14 megapixel entry-level camera. A step-up model from the AX200, the Fujifilm AX280 shares the same core specifications of 720p HD movie recording, 5x, 28-140mm lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen, ISO 3200 and powered by AA batteries. The Fujifilm FinePix AX280 will be available in the UK in Black, Silver and Bright Pink, price to be announced.
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Posted by BenGsKe on February 6, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
The Fujifilm FinePix AX200 and AV100 are new entry-level cameras that offer 720p HD movie recording. The Fujifilm AX200 is a 12 megapixel camera with a 5x, 28-140mm lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen, ISO 3200 and powered by AA batteries. The cheaper Fujifilm AV100 offers the same core specification with a 3x zoom lens. Both the AX200 and AV100 offer HD Movie Capture, Automatic Scene Recognition, [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 31, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 (ZS7 in the USA) is a compact ultra-zoom camera featuring an optically stabilised 25-300mm equivalent Leica lens, manual exposure control and built-in GPS. The TZ10 and its brother the TZ8 – also announced today – are the first cameras in the Panasonic TZ series to offer full manual exposure control. The TZ10 is also the first Panasonic ultra-zoom [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 31, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Panasonic’s new DMC-TZ8 with an optically stabilised 25-300mm lens in a compact body offers 12.1 megapixels of resolution and manual exposure control. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilising new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 30, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Successor to the highly regarded DMC-ZX1, Panasonic’s new, 14.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-ZX3 (called ZR3 in North America) offers style and compactness whilst also boasting a powerful 8x optical zoom starting at 25mm (eq.), and newly added AVCHD Lite movie recording function. The 25-200mm lens comprises 9 elements in 7 groups, including 4 super thin aspherical lenses with 6 spherical [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 30, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Panasonic has just announced the Lumix DMC-FT2 (called TS2 in North America), a successor to the Lumix FT1 shock-, freeze- and waterproof camera we recently reviewed. Featuring High Definition video recording capability, in the AVCHD Lite format, the new 14.1-megapixel Lumix FT2 further strengthens its toughness when compared to its predecessor and is waterproof to 33 feet (10m), [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 30, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
The Pentax Optio I-10 is an eye-catching SLR-shaped digital compact camera. The flash unit and speaker are positioned in the upper middle section of the I10 body, the centre section of the camera’s front panel is textured, and the near-centred lens and Pentax logo just above it have all been carefully designed to enhance the SLR image. The Pentax I-10 also offers a 5x zoom lens (28-140mm), [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 30, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
The Pentax Optio H90 is a stylishly under-stated new compact digital camera. Developed under Pentax’s new “functional beauty” concept, the Optio H90 offers a functional, no-frills design. The Pentax H90 also features a 5X optical zoom lens (28-140mm), 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch LCD and HD movie recording. The Pentax Optio H90 will be available in mid-February for £129.99.
Pentax [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 29, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
The Pentax Optio E90 is a new entry-level digital compact camera. The Pentax E90 is a 10 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and 2.7inch LCD screen. The E90 also offers Automatic face detection with Smile Capture function, Auto Picture mode, double anti-shake protection and a range of digital filters. The Pentax Optio E90 will be available at the end of February for £79.99.
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Posted by BenGsKe on January 27, 2010 ·
Author:Gavin Stoker
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX60 (also known as the DMC-FX65) is a small and light point-and-shoot camera aimed at the casual user. At first glance the FX60 is rather unassuming, with a 2.7 inch LCD screen and understated styling, but there are a couple of stand-out features. The 5x zoom lens is the main one, an unusually versatile focal range on such a small camera, but even more [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 25, 2010 ·
Mark Goldstein
In addition to the NX10, Samsung have also unveiled a veritable deluge of new compact cameras for 2010. Top of the tree is the exciting WB650 / HZ35W, which packs in a veritable smorgasbord of features into its small frame, including a 15x ultra-wide-angle lens, 3†AMOLED screen and even built-in GPS. The WB650 / HZ35W really should give Panasonic’s popular TZ-series a run for [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 23, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Samsung SL630 is a 12.2 megapixel point-and-shoot camera with a 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens and optical image stabilisation. The new Samsung SL630 comes fully equipped with an array of automatic controls, including Samsung’s scene recognition technology known as Smart Auto. The SL630 also features useful auto focusing options such as object tracking. In addition, the new Samsung [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 23, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Samsung have announced two new additions to their TL line of ultra-thin digital compact cameras. At just 0.65 inches thin, the 14.2 megapixel Samsung TL110 and 12.2 megapixel Samsung TL105 are each equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD and feature a 5x optical zoom and a 4x optical zoom respectively. Also, Samsung’s new models feature an improved 27mm wide-angle lens (TL110) and 27.5mm wide-angle [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 23, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Samsung have just unveiled the world’s slimmest cameras with 15x zoom and 24mm equivalent wide angle – one of the two even features built-in GPS and a 3” AMOLED screen. The new compacts are called the Samsung HZ30W and HZ35W, with the latter being the GPS/AMOLED model. The HZ30W has no GPS unit and makes do with a more traditional 3” LCD screen. The two cameras are otherwise [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 21, 2010 ·
Author:Zoltan Arva-Toth
The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is the world’s first camera with an integrated projector. A supplied remote control allows you to wirelessly operate both the projector and usual camera functions, and a simple projection stand is supplied for optimal viewing. The more conventional features include a 12-megapixel sensor, a 5x zoom lens with Vibration Reduction and a 2.7” wide [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 5, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Canon today announced the new PowerShot A495 and PowerShot A490 – a duo of affordable and user-friendly compact digital cameras. Available in silver (both models), red and blue (PowerShot A495 only), both new models offer a 10-megapixel sensor and 3.3x optical zoom lens. Canon’s Smart Auto mode automatically recognises shooting conditions and applies the optimum picture settings [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on January 5, 2010 ·
Zoltan Arva-Toth
Canon today launched the PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot A3000 IS, two new digital compact cameras whose main claim to fame is ease of use. Both sport a new, slim and lightweight body with an attractive exterior design. The PowerShot A3100 IS is available in a selection of bright, attractive colours, offering a choice of blue, red and silver variants, while the PowerShot A3000 IS [...]