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Camera Labs reviews the Canon EOS 30D and writes - 'Canon’s EOS 30D may be little more than an evolutionary step forward, but it’s crucial to remember it improves upon a camera which most agreed was already excellent. While it may have been more honest to describe it as a 20D Mark II, the 30D remains a great camera which is enjoyable and rewarding to use, while delivering lower noise levels than its rivals. There may be few existing Canon owners who'll justify upgrading, but plenty of new digital SLR users who'll find it ideal.'
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T3 reviews the Sony Cyber-shot T30 where they write - 'Despite the larger screen and a powerful flash, battery life has been boosted. The power meter is as good as always on a Sony, showing exactly how many minutes of operation remain. It’s touches like this that demonstrate this camera’s maturity. T-series snappers have always been skinny, but this adds grace, solidity and low-light features. It’s a great compact.'
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DigiCamReview has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30 where they give it a rating of 9 out of 10 and write - 'The Fujifim F30 is an impressive compact 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and a large 2.5“ display. The camera is one of very few to include ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 modes. It has excellent responsiveness and is designed to be able to take great photos in almost every situation. Although some people may find the re-styling and altered usability not necessarily to everyone's taste, overall there have been many usability improvements - Particularly welcome is the improved higher resolution screen. 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.'
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Digital Camera Review has reviewed the Kodak Easyshare Z612 and writes - 'First time ultra-zoom buyers who are a bit intimidated by the Z612's competition, casual shooters who want sharp pictures (in all lighting conditions), family photographers who want a versatile easy to use camera that is kid and pet picture friendly, and nature and wildlife photography enthusiasts on a budget. The Kodak EasyShare Z612 offers users a nice balance of prosumer flexibility, advanced features, and P&S (point and shoot) ease of use. How does the Z612 stack up against its competition? Overall, the Z612 has more warts than a bullfrog, but in the end it's all about the pictures and when it counts and where it counts (except for macro) the Z612 delivers.'
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Megapixel reviews the Olympus E-330 and writes - 'Colours are well reproduced as well, but when capturing photos on a sunny day, using the Vivid setting, which increase saturation, produces photos with even snappier colours that look more cheerful, without being over saturated. The E-330 also stands out because of its low sensitivity to noise. Sensitivity can be pushed up to 400 ISO without any serious penalty on the image quality as at this level, noise is nearly undetectable.'
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Imaging Resource reviews the Fujifilm FinePix A500 and writes - 'In terms of image quality, however, the Fuji A500 produced pictures with rich color and good sharpness which should appeal to most consumers. Despite a somewhat heavy overall color saturation, skin tones were rendered fairly accurately with good tonal balance. If this is your first digital camera, you might be delighted with the results. However, if you've tried other current entry-level models, you'll quickly notice that the Fuji A500 lags behind in its overall picture-taking performance which is why we cannot make it a Dave's Pick.'
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Cameras.co.uk review the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 and writes - '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.... Offering ten megapixels the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 is likely to be a very popular digital camera. It takes a decent photo both indoors and outdoors. It has quite a range of different features for a camera in this category and also sports a large LCD screen.'
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Popular Photography has a review of the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR where they write - 'The bottom line? KM and Minolta loyalists should be thrilled with the A100, as it continues many of the best aspects of the Maxxum line and won't let their investment in lenses go to waste. The merger of KM into Sony appears to have produced a better DSLR than either company could have made on its own, with features and a price that should attract anyone ready to move up from a compact or EVF digital camera to their first DSLR. Looks like the established players will be scrambling to top it—and not the other way around.'
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ephotozine reviews the Pentax K100D and writes - 'If you're looking for your first digital SLR, the Pentax K100D is well worth a look. The Shake Reduction, easy controls SD card compatibility and lightweight design make this camera ideal for those looking for a step up from a compact digicam. Photographers who travel will also appreciate these features, as well as the ability to use AA batteries. Existing Pentax SLR owners may also wish to upgrade, whether it is from a film or earlier digital SLR.'
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Lets Go Digital reviews the Pentax Optio T10 and writes - 'The stylish design, the touch-screen and the camera's compact size all prove attractive features for the consumer that values ease and knows how to appreciate detail. The touch-screen display presents possibilities for an entirely individual way of operating the camera, and will offer a new experience to many. The Pentax T10 has an image resolution of 6 Megapixel and is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens. We were able to work with the Pentax Optio T10 in practice for a considerable amount of time, and have subjected it to extensive testing. Whether or not we found the Pentax Optio T10 camera to our liking can be read in the following Pentax Optio T10 digital camera review.'
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DPReview has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix F30 and gives it a rating of 'highly recommended. They write - 'To sum up, the F30 is far and away the best low light compact camera on the market today, bar none. It's the perfect 'social' camera for the DSLR owner who doesn't want to lug all his or her gear to parties, and it is - in expert hands - capable of superb results in any light. I would even go as far as to suggest - funds permitting - getting one for low light work even if you already own a camera you use for daylight shooting... So then, Highly Recommended unless you rarely shoot indoors or at night.'
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The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z700 is a 7.2 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom and large 2.7inch LCD screen.
It features anti-shake DSP and new 'best shot modes - for example auto framing (which keeps dynamic subjects like children in the centre of photos) and layout shot (where photographers can combine multiple shots of friends taken with the same background into a single collage).
The Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z700 will hit stores in August 2006 and will be available in silver and gunmetal.
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The EX-Z700’s Super Bright LCD is both big and bright: the 2.7 inch screen with 1200cd/m2 brightness is easy to see, even on a sunny day. At 7.2 megapixels, the high-performance EX-Z700 ensures crystal-clear image output for both printing and screen, delivering extraordinary photographic detail. The long-life battery packs enough power for around 460 still images on a single charge, and the camera comes with Casio’s Anti Shake DSP to reduce photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects. All in all, the EX-Z700 strikes an extremely attractive balance between slim, stylish looks and high-performance functionality. It also adds brand new picture-taking functions in BEST SHOT mode.
New BEST SHOT modes
Auto Framing – Casio’s new Auto Framing mode keeps dynamic subjects like playful, active children at the centre of the photograph, solving one of photography’s most perplexing challenges. This original new function is based on Casio-developed “auto-follow” technology for tracking the movement of photo subjects. In Auto Framing mode, a thin, outlined frame appears on the LCD, centred on the moving subject of the photo. The area within the frame indicates the image that will be saved when the shutter is fully depressed.
Layout Shot – With new Layout Shot mode, photographers can combine multiple shots of friends taken with the same scenic backdrop into a single collage, or even mix shots with different compositions to create a single artistic layout. Users simply select one of two predefined layout templates, then take two or three photographs, and save the results to create a single composite image. Layout Shot delivers a whole new way to enjoy expressive photography.
Key features for superior performance
* 7.2 million effective pixels; 3x optical zoom
* Large 2.7 inch LCD with a brightness of 1200cd/m2 *1
* Takes up to 460 still images on a single charge of the long life battery *2(CIPA standard)
* Anti Shake DSP for reducing photo blur due to shaky hands or moving subjects
* BEST SHOT modes deliver great photo results simply by selecting one of 37 sample images to represent the current photo scene
The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 will be available in silver and gunmetal in the UK and Eire from August 2006. Visit www.casio.co.uk for more information.
*1 On the highest brightness setting, measured at the centre of the screen.
*2 With LCD display set to standard brightness
Digital Camera Info reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z700 where they write - 'The Casio Exilim EX-Z700 has a lot going for it. The digital camera has 7.2 megapixels and still keeps shutter lag to a minimum. It has a lengthy list of interesting scene modes, which some users will find impressive and others will curse. It takes decent pictures in optimal lighting and its built-in flash has plenty of controls to keep it from whitening foreheads and such. The pocket-sized camera is easy to transport and its battery lasts an incredible 460 shots per charge. The Casio Z700 isn't all butterflies and fairies though. Its audio recording capabilities are limited to subjects within a few feet of the camera, its mode dial is nonexistent so users have to enter the lengthy menu system for everything , and a glitch in the playback menu makes the camera look a bit unfinished. Still, the price is right at $299. The Casio Z700 isn't exceptionally impressive, but it is an average camera that takes average pictures – and you can get it at an average price.'
Steves Digicams reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z700 and writes - 'I was a bit surprised after testing the Z700. While image quality is a bit better than its predecessor, performance was a great deal slower, which is the opposite of what you'd expect from a newer model. The noise issue with the high ISO (800) mode that the Anti-Shake system uses is still present, however it has improved slightly. That said, I feel with an MSRP of about US$280, the Z700 offers an Ok value for a 7-megapixel model.'
Imaging Resource has a review of the Casio EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z700 and writes, "While image quality in daylight and normal lighting situations was about average for a camera in this class, you can expect for some softness in the corners, common among smaller cameras. The Casio EXILIM EX-Z700 also really struggled in low-light situations, especially because of its aggressive anti-noise processing. The Casio EXILIM EX-Z700 also deserves points for its excellent battery life, its simple and lightweight design, and its ample Best Shot scene modes; particularly the very useful new Auto Framing mode. Overall, the Casio EX-Z700 is a dependable pocket camera that I would recommend to most first-time camera buyers, with the caution that they'll need to use flash indoors and watch the exposure outdoors."
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Photodoto reviews the Nikkor 18-200 G f/3.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S VR DX lens and writes - 'Overall, it’s a nice lens and produces good images. If you’re looking specifically for something with an 11x zoom range, for whatever reason, you could do much worse than buying this lens. I’d recommend it if you have to travel light or for day trips with the family. It’s economical, too, when you consider the cost of buying two or more lenses to cover the same range. But any lens covering such a broad range has to make compromises. If you don’t mind switching lenses once in a while, you’ll get better image quality from more specialized zooms or primes.'
Imaging Resource reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F470 and writes - 'If you're looking for a slim, reliable camera that won't cost you an arm and a leg, the 6 megapixel Fuji F470 might be just right. Though it doesn't come with a lot of bells and whistles (and precious little manual control), the five-ounce F470 is a great "take anywhere" camera. In full Auto mode in daylight shooting situations, the Fujifilm F470 is a beginning photographer's dream with a responsive image processor for good shot-to-shot performance. Though it doesn't use one of Fuji's much ballyhooed Super CCD HR sensors, the F470 employs a more than adequate 6 megapixel CCD image sensor that can capture the sort of rich, dramatic color Fuji has been known for since its roll film days. And you can view your shots on the big 2.5 inch LCD.'
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Cameras.co.uk reviews the Sony DSC T30 and writes - '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.... The Sony DSC T30 certainly does not come cheap. It does have a lot going for it though. High marks are scored for style, photo quality and ease of use. If you are not too worried about the price tag then this is a very good pocket sized digital camera.'
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Photoxels reviews the Fujifilm FinePix F30 and seemed to enjoy using it writing - 'I found The Fujifilm FinePix F30 especially hard to part with. Besides its exceptional low-light capability, high performance, beautiful LCD monitor, and great battery life, it is also a pleasure to use and operate, giving excellent image quality shot after shot with point-and-shoot simplicity. I like the availability of long exposures as well as the additional manual control in the Aperture-Priority AE and Shutter-Priority AE shooting mode. Do yourself a favour and check it out before you decide on a new compact digital camera.'
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Luminous Landscape has posted their review of the Canon Powershot S3 IS and writes - 'The Canon S3's strength lies in its small size and long zoom reach, combined with Image Stabilization. While not a pocket digicam, it is coat pocket size, and therefore quite inconspicuous and portable. The use of AA batteries adds to the versatility, and a very high quality movie mode with a dedicated activation button are icing on the cake. At under US $500 retail this camera is a relative bargain. No, it's not an alternative to the current generation of sub $500 DSLRs, but given its features it is capable of adding some interesting new capabilities to many a photographer's bag of tricks.'
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Lets Go Digital reviews the Olympus E-330 where they write - 'All in all, the feelings on the Olympus E330 are positively mixed. The image quality should be improved, and the same goes for certain other features such as the live view and the white balance setting. On the other hand, the Olympus E330 is simply a delightfully sassy camera that -in addition to offering a live view- provides the user with a great range of settings that would certainly befit a professional camera. It seems that Olympus use the Olympus E330 mainly to try out a variety of new things on the consumer. And something can always be said for that. A pity, however, that it comes with a slightly higher price-tag than the one attached to the E500. Nevertheless, the Olympus E330 is a more than excellent camera, albeit one with slightly eccentric whims. But let's be honest: doesn't that have its charms in a world where we already see too much of the same thing?'
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The Pentax Optio S7 is a 7.0 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
The Optio S7 features iso of up to 1600 to help reduce camera shake(not at full resolution), face recognition auto focus/exposure for taking portraits, DivX Movie shooting (with anit-shake), red-eye correction (in camera editing), 23 megabytes of internal memory, auto tracking auto focus for moving subjects, and SDHC card format support in addition to SD cards.
Expect to find the Pentax Optio S7 in Stores in September for a retail price of around $299 (USD).
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LATEST SLIM, STYLISH MODEL IN OPTIO S LINE
PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX Optio S7 compact digital camera. 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 higher sensitivities permit faster shutter speeds.
Also featured in this newest Optio digital is Face Recognition AF & AE, a function that simplifies portrait-taking by automatically detecting the position of the subject's face and adjusting the focus and exposure based on the detected position.
Other features of the PENTAX Optio S7 include a 3X optical zoom, a high resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor, MPEG-4 DivX Movie Mode, and 23MB internal memory. In addition, the Optio S7 is the first compact PENTAX digital camera to accept the new SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards in addition to SD memory cards. SDHC (also know as SD 2.0) is a FAT32-compliant format designed for capacities up to 4GB or more.
PENTAX will ship the Optio S7 in September 2006 on a limited basis for under $300.00 US.
PENTAX Optio S7 Features and Facts
Stylish and slim compact body
The thin, compact Optio S7 body features an attractive design that is comfortable and convenient to carry for travel, special events and everyday photography. A 3X optical zoom lens housed in the slim, lightweight body features the PENTAX original Sliding Lens System* and high-density mounting technology.
*A PENTAX proprietary lens system which offsets the central lens groups from the optical lens axis and houses the lens in two steps in the lens cylinder for minimized overall body depth.
New Blur Reduction High ISO mode reduces camera shake and subject blurring
The Optio S7 is equipped with a Blur Reduction mode,* a new feature that allows photography at faster shutter speeds for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night scenes and indoor sporting events. In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to as high as ISO 1600 to match the brightness of the subject. The higher sensitivities permit faster shutter speeds that effectively reduce not just camera shake but also blurring caused by moving subjects.
*The image recording size is fixed at 4 MB (2304 x 1728 pixels) when the Blur Reduction mode is selected.
Face Recognition AF & AE for beautiful one-step portraits
The camera includes the new Face Recognition AF & AE* function, which allows you to take bright, beautiful photos of people with perfectly focused faces free of shadows caused by exposing for the background or for the colors of clothing. This useful function automatically detects the position of the subject's anywhere in the photo frame and then adjusts the focus and optimizes the exposure for the detected position.
* This camera's Face Recognition AF & AE function uses the Face Tracker face-recognition technology from FotoNation.
Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
The Optio S7 auto-tracking AF feature continuously focuses on subjects such as kids and pets that move around unpredictably. Since the focus frame automatically follows the movement of the subject inside the photo frame, you can be sure to capture those instantaneous photo opportunities.
High-quality movies with an anti-shake function
The Optio S7 captures movies at 30 fps (frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels with image quality rivaling camcorders. Since it employs the DivX (MPEG-4 compliant) movie format,* the Optio S7 can record longer, high-quality movies. Camera shake while filming can also be corrected automatically by switching on the movie anti-shake feature.**
* The Optio S7 is DivX certified. Movie playback is not supported on Macintosh operating systems.
** Using the movie anti-shake function results in a narrower field of view than during normal recording.
Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best settings for the shooting conditions
The Auto Picture mode lets the camera automatically determine the shooting conditions for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Program modes and choose the optimum settings for each subject. This PENTAX original function makes photography a lot easier for users since it eliminates the necessity of making a number of individual settings.
The image quality of 7.0 effective megapixels permits beautiful, crisp prints even at large-format sizes
The Optio S7 produces clear images with impressive quality thanks to the high resolution afforded by its 7.0 effective megapixels and to its high-performance smc PENTAX lens. This superlative resolution makes it possible to attain prints with crisp details even when the photo is greatly enlarged. Additionally, a high-performance ASIC*6supplies the camera with dramatically more image-processing power, giving more natural tone reproductions and textured portraits.
*Application Specific Integrated Circuit.
Supports the SDHC memory card for greater storage of high-quality images and longer movies
The Optio S7 supports two removable storage media: the conventional SD memory cards and the new SDHC memory cards.*
*SD High Capacity; these memory cards have capacities in excess of 2 GB.
Red-eye correction available after shooting
The Optio S7 comes with FotoNation's red-eye correction function, which can correct red-eye problems, a side effect of flash photography, after the photo is taken. With the ability to manually select the area to correct, this function allows for more precise correction of red-eye photos.
Other Pentax Optio S7 features
* Approximately 232,000 pixels high-resolution, 2.5 inch non-glare LCD monitor with excellent outdoor visibility
* Mode Palette provides quick access to 16 shooting modes and 15 playback modes
* Frequently used functions can be assigned to the Green button
* Digital zooming provides up to 4X magnification
* Approximately 23 MB of built-in memory
* Built-in AF spotbeam (on/off switching possible)
* Includes the ACDSee for PENTAX image viewer/image management softwareSupports PictBridge, DPOF functions, Exif Print, and PRINT Image Matching
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Megapixel reviews the Pentax Optio S7 and writes - 'Nevertheless, given bright light the image quality is quite good, and this is in no small part due to the fact that the lens is sharp, producing a crisp distortion-free image from corner to corner, at all focal lengths. As is the case with so many other compact cameras, the built-in flash has a limited range and is most effective if the sensitivity is set to Auto ISO. Otherwise, at the lowest ISO settings of 50 or 100 ISO, the flash can only light a subject that is 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft) from the camera. Nevertheless, set to Forced On, the flash is sufficiently powerful to provide fill light for portraits outdoors, and yields good results.'
Cameras.co.uk reviews the Pentax Optio S7 and writes - 'The Pentax Optio S7 is a bit of a mixed bag. Whilst it gives you the chance to pick up a pocket sized, seven megapixel digital camera at a relatively low price there are issues outlined in this review that give me cause for concern.... The Pentax Optio S7 is one of the cheapest pocket sized, seven megapixel digital cameras you will find. I did experience a degree of inconsistency with picture quality and shutter lag was a major problem too.'
Steve's Digicams has a review of the Pentax Optio S7 and concludes, "The S7’s shooting performance is a bit below average for cameras in this category. ... For a 7-megapixel camera of its size the image quality was impressive. ... Indoors is where this little camera shines, except when needing the flash. ... Bottom line - keeping in line with its Optio S predecessors, the Pentax Optio S7 offers some great features, an easily carried pocket size, an all-metal durable case, all in a 7-megapixel file format. The 23 MB internal memory will only be good for around 10 pictures with the average file size of 2.2MB, so we strongly recommend that you purchase a memory card of at least 256MB."
CNET Asia has a review of the Samsung Digimax S500 and writes, "Automatic white balance produced very warm, yellowish images with our lab's tungsten lights, while the tungsten white-balance setting had a noticeably bluish cast. Thankfully, the manual setting produced neutral results, though the audience for these cameras is not very likely to set a manual white balance. ... 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."
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Pocket-lint has a review up of the Nikon D200 and writes, "Sensitivity control is very comprehensive with a range running from ISO 100 to 1600 in 1/3rd, 1/2, or 1 EV steps and with boosted ISO 2000, 2500 and 3200 available if required. The down side is that over ISO 1600, noise becomes noticeable and the noise reduction processing (it can be adjusted to varying strengths) can strip detail from shadow areas. On the up side, the noise is very monochromatic, making it look more like film grain than "normal" image noise that is often full of coloured (chroma) artifacts in other cameras. In terms of shutter control you have a broad 30-seconds to 1/8000th second range to play with, flash sync is up to 1/250th second, so there's plenty to play with here. ... 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."
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PopPhoto has a review of the Kodak EasyShare P712 and writes, "One major problem that you will probably encounter is a lot of noise, which we noticed in a lot of the low-light situations we shot in. At ISO 200, we started to experience some noise, and it intensified as we hit a lot more at ISO 400 and beyond. ... While there are numerous noise issues with the P712 that might cause some swings and misses, the camera still has a lot to offer. Overall, colors looked sharp and well-saturated, and exposures showed plenty of detail. With a 12X superzoom, image stabilization as well being compatible with the EasyShare system, we give the EasyShare P712 a hit on our scorecard."
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Macworld has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix V10 and writes, "operating the V10 with one hand isn't practical. Because the large LCD takes up almost the entire back of the camera, the back-panel buttons run all along the bottom of the camera, leaving scant room for controls. ... The V10's top ISO setting of 1,600 lets you take photos of dimly lit subjects without using the flash, and the camera offers impressive performance in low-light situations because of its light sensitivity. But the photos we took at ISO 1,600 had a significant amount of digital noise. In our lab tests, the camera's overall score for image quality was about average. Though its exposure accuracy was good, its images were less sharp than the many other point-and-shoot cameras. ... The Fujifilm FinePix V10, shows good exposure accuracy but subpar sharpness and noise at high ISOs. Its big LCD and high ISO settings are nice, but battery life is limited and image quality is average."
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Imaging Resource has a review up of the Kodak EasyShare V610 and writes, "The Kodak V610 is a delight to use. The 40x digital zoom will take you places you haven't been before with surprisingly little dropoff in quality. Bluetooth provides a handy wireless protocol you'll never leave at home for sharing images between devices. The Kodak V610's controls are easy to get used to and well laid out, the screen is large enough for immediate gratification, and the special features are actually useful, adding to the fun this camera delivers. Pop the Kodak V610 on a camera or printer dock and the fun continues, with easy 4x6 printing and image transfers to Kodak's easy-to-use EasyShare software on your computer. We wish it had better high-ISO performance, and a bit sharper corners to its images when shooting with its wide-angle zoom lens, but overall the Kodak EasyShare V610 is an easy Dave's Pick."
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Macworld has a review up of the Kodak EasyShare V610 and writes, "Compared with other point-and-shoot cameras, the V610's images looked less sharp. The pictures were slightly underexposed, too, and white balance was a little off; I noticed a slight greenish cast in some shots. ... With a long-range 10X optical zoom, Kodak's EasyShare V610 can bring the farthest subjects into full, detailed view. Unfortunately, this dual-lens camera also has a propensity for blurred photos at its highest zoom levels, plus disappointingly short battery life. What makes this camera shine - its zoom, Bluetooth capabilities, and large LCD screen - may be enough to compensate for its shortcomings."
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DPExpert has a review up of the Canon EOS 30D DSLR and writes, "The Canon EOS 30D is an upgrade from the 20D digital single lens reflex. Little has changed -- the 8 megapixel sensor is the same and image processing uses the same Digic engine. The most significant improvement has been the addition of spot metering. There is no real reason for an owner of the 20D to rush out and buy the new model. ... The Canon is particularly good at handling saturated colours without bleeding and blurring the edges between adjacent blocks of colour. Skin tones are smooth. The overall image quality is what aficionados call “film like�. Canon set their defaults in this camera for accuracy not for unnatural saturation and contrast."
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ePhotoZine has a review up of the Canon Powershot A700 and writes, "There are two different image quality levels on this camera, Superfine, Fine and Normal. All images in this review were taken on Fine and at maximum resolution so that I could see what the camera is capable of producing using the typical settings. The image produced by the Powershot A700 compares well to the competition. The image is sharp and full of detail, although it is just a little less so than the image from the Fuji. Images taken at the two lowest sensitivities are clean and virtually free of noise, At ISO200 the noise levels have increased, but they are still well within acceptable levels. Noise is more prominent at the two highest sensitivity settings, which will reduce quality at larger print sizes. ... Great image quality in good light, coupled with good handling and a very useful 6x zoom lens definitely make this camera worthy of consideration."
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DigitalCameraInfo has a review of the Kodak EasyShare P850 and writes, "On the spec sheet, this digital camera looks great. It has a 12x optically stabilized Schneider-Kreuznach zoom lens, full manual controls and custom modes, a built-in flash unit and a hot shoe, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. Granted, many of its components on the SLR-shaped body are very nice. The 5.1-megapixel Kodak EasyShare P850 has a large cushy viewfinder with resolution that is better than most of its competitors. Its stabilization system keeps video looking smooth even when utilizing the long lens while recording. There are lots of movie editing features that allow users to save only what they want. The list of great features coupled with the low $299 price tag does sound very inviting. But are you buying the specs or the pictures that will come from the camera? If beautiful pictures are desired, pass up this model. Even with all the manual modes and components, the Kodak EasyShare P850 skimps on its inner workings. The color reproduction isn't up to par with compact models - and this is supposed to be the Performance series! There is noticeable shutter lag and the built-in flash casts an eerily uneven light that is reminiscent of the Blair Witch Project's now infamous cover shot. Overall, the P850 can take decent pictures in bright light but its indoor shots are just as scary and amateur looking as the Blair Witch's cover art."
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CNET has a review up of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100K and writes, "The Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 turned in impressive, high-quality images in our tests. Images have plenty of detail and well-saturated colors, though, as you'd expect, images converted from raw using Sony's included Image Data Converter software showed slightly more detail than those converted to JPEG in the camera. Sony did a nice job of keeping noise under control all the way out to ISO 800. While noise creeps in very slightly at ISO 400, and a little more so at ISO 800, images retained plenty of detail. At ISO 1,600, noise was much more noticeable and obscured some details, but images were still printable, especially at letter size or smaller, and might even be acceptable for prints as large as 11x17 inches. ... Overall, Sony's first foray into digital SLRs is very successful."
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PCMag has a review up of the Canon PowerShot S3 IS and writes, "The lack of barrel distortion, especially on a superzoom, is impressive. Because of the wide zoom range - 12X optical - you'd expect at least some on the wide-angle end of the zoom range, but I saw almost none. There was also no noticeable pincushion distortion at the telephoto end. ... Within the Canon system, IS stands for image stabilization, which can be turned on to avoid blurry shots when you've zoomed in to its maximum zoom range. The S3 IS has three types of IS: continuous, panning, and shoot-only. In both low and bright light, all three seemed to do the job."
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PopPhoto has a review of the Canon EOS 30D and writes, "where the added processing speed really shows up is in burst shooting. The 30D has two high-speed drive modes: low speed runs at about 3 frames per second, high speed at 5 fps. Canon states a maximum high-speed burst of 30 highest-quality JPEGs, which we found to be an understatement. With a SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash card in a 30D, we were able to fire off as many as 46 highest-quality JPEGs at 5 fps, and continued shooting at 1 fps or faster until the card yelled "Uncle!" That's impressive. (With the same card in a 20D, we got 32 JPEGs at 5 fps.) The 30D's burst rate for RAW capture isn't quite as dramatic - Canon states 11 frames at 5 fps, and we could sometimes shoot 12 with a fast card - but the speed is still way ahead of other cameras in this class."
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ThinkCamera has a review up of the Kodak EasyShare v570 and writes, "Image quality is certainly acceptable but from the quality feel of the camera I was hoping for something more. Chromatic aberration (aka “purple fringing�) seems well under control. As you'd expect, the super wide lens is more prone to this than the zoom but unless you go looking for it and provoking it by shooting high contrast edges you shouldn't have any problems. As with both the other Kodaks I have tested (v610 and z612) the out of focus areas of the images are a little smeary and can look like plastic. I can only assume this is something to do with the image processing software. Portraits and pictures with a dominant point of interest but landscapes (where the focus often tails off) can look lacking in detail and this is a shame since otherwise this camera is so suited to landscapes."
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DigiCamReview has a review up of the Samsung Digimax L55W and writes, "I was slightly disappointed with the image quality of this camera, as images were overly soft, occassionally out of focus, and suffered from high purple fringing. Colour was quite good, with saturated colours, and detail was average. The macro mode is very impressive allowing you to be 1 cm away from the subject. Noise was also quite low the majority of the time. If a long exp