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CNET has a review of the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 and writes, "The camera's photos generally look very nice. Colors appear neutral, and pictures stay relatively free of artifacts, save for some purple fringing on the edges of some lighter objects. The photos displayed little noise up to ISO 400, and even at ISO 800 noise remained a fine, fairly unobtrusive fuzz. The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 proves how just one flaw can almost ruin an otherwise fine camera. While it takes nice photos and works well, the blurry screen makes framing the simplest shots difficult."
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CameraLabs has a review of the Olympus E-410 and writes, "The biggest problem facing the E-410 though is undoubtedly the lack of viable anti-shake options. ... Ultimately if stabilised optics aren’t a priority, the E-410 is a great choice. The body is extremely portable without compromising handling or comfort, the control system quick and easy to use, the SSWF filter remains the best around, and the Live View facility is both fun and useful. As such we can Highly Recommend the E-410 to anyone who wants a small and light DSLR, although we’d advise close comparison with the forthcoming E-510."
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Photography Press has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S500 and gives it a 9 out of 10: "Response or rather responsiveness is not the problem for start up times (around 0.8 of a second) or shutter lag, with a very impressive 0.005 of a second being the Nikon quoted speed, so the camera can really be ready to fire as quickly as you when set up properly. Image quality is excellent up to ISO 200, good at ISO 400 and about the average for this resolution from then on. But one thing that is not average is the Coolpix S500 is a beautifully crafted camera, the stainless steel body looks – and is – very strong, its posh, brushed metal look provides extra poise and poseur panache."
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LaptopMag has a review of the Fujifilm Finepix A610 and writes, "On our tests, photos looked sharp but oversaturated. Both the image of our colleague and the shot of the vase were a little dark for our tastes. Fortunately, the quality improved when we shot outside. The Finepix A610 fires up quickly but took a lengthy five seconds between shots. QVGA videos are recorded at 30 fps, and they looked better than those captured by the other models."
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CNET has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 and writes, "In a camera with a really good low-dispersion lens, limited image compression, and really great noise suppression algorithms, the 12-megapixel sensor could possibly yield some excellent photos. The W200 is not that camera. If you derive emotional sustenance from knowing you've got the highest-resolution camera on the block, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 might help fill that gaping void in your soul. But if you're looking for a compact snapshot camera that will provide great photos at a reasonable price, any model on our list of top ultracompact cameras will deliver better photos for the money."
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Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Panasonic DMC FX10 and writes, "On the whole I am impressed with the quality of the photos produced by the DMC FX10. Focusing is good and the colours are strong. The only real downside I can see is that in a couple of instances I would like to have seen the photos a little brighter than they are. ... When taking its low price tag into account the Panasonic DMC FX10 looks good value to me. Picture quality is above average. Add in ease of use and a solid if unspectacular design and you have a pocket sized camera well worth considering. I can't think of too many better options at this price level if you are after something to tuck into your pocket."
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DPReview has a review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-H9 and writes, "Bottom line; if you want a huge zoom range in an affordable, compact body that offers SLR-like handling, and can be relied on to produce appealing output at normal print sizes with minimal effort, the H9 is a serious option. Overkill, sure, but compared to an SLR with similar lens coverage it's a fairly small investment even if you do only use it as a big 'point and shoot'. If you think this sounds like me saying 'if you want a big lens 'point and shoot' but don't care too much about image quality' then you're not far wrong. - and to be fair, sharpened up a bit and printed at 5x7 inches the pictures look perfectly good. On the other hand if you actually want to use all those photographic features, or have exacting image quality demands, then - like the Olympus SP-550UZ - the H9 really is one compromise too many."
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Digital Camera Info has a review of the Fujifilm F40fd and writes, "The 8.3-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F40fd has more resolution than its F-series siblings and proved through performance tests that its new 1/1.6-inch image sensor is worthy of the hype; it kept noise to a minimum and resolution to a maximum. Pictures were sharply focused and properly exposed with the help of the face detection auto focus system and the vast ISO range. Great-looking pictures are priceless, but the vehicle to get those pictures only retails for $299. The F40fd doesn’t have manual control or even a decent burst mode but will suffice for consumers who want an automatic point-and-shoot to snap great pictures."
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DigiCam Review has a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 and writes, "The camera has very good image quality - the camera has good detail and very good colour (accurate, and well saturated) and there was little to no noticable corner softness in the images - despite the wide-angle lens. Images have good saturation and contrast, with fairly low noise at the lower ISO settings. The higher ISO settings of ISO400 and above are probably best avoided as detail is lacking from images. Indoors photos were good, although noise was noticeable in some shots and red-eye occurred occassionally. Purple fringing was noticed in very few shots, and wasn't a problem in the majority of shots. The camera was good at focusing indoors thanks to the focus assist lamp. I did not notice any vignetting, barrel or pincushion distortion."
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Digital Camera Review has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S500 and writes, "The S500 provides very good image and color reproduction in a modern-looking digital compact. The camera’s high level of automation and useful features offers easy-to-achieve performance in a user-friendly point and shoot for those folks making their first foray into digital imaging, while its sparkling shutter lag time should appeal to more experienced shooters who prize a precise and responsive instrument."
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LaptopMag has a review of the Nikon Coolpix L11 and writes, "On our tests, the Coolpix L11 performed admirably in both indoor and outdoor shots. Colors looked accurate, and the focus was sharp. There was a bit too much magenta in our tulip test photo, which actually made the flowers appear orange. Although the Coolpix L11 starts up in less than two seconds, it takes a tedious five to six seconds between shots."
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DPReview has a review of the Nikon D40X and writes, " Handling aside, everything else that I said about the D40 remains true with the D40X. Good image processing ekes about as much detail out of the image as heavier RAW conversion can, although the limits of the smaller photosites become clear at higher sensitivities, and good dynamic range means softer roll-offs in highlights - and more likelihood of getting a nice blue sky in a landscape shot. So in conclusion, the D40X really is just as good as the D40, with the added benefit of a little bit more resolution and slightly faster continuous shooting."
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PCMag has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 and writes, "I'm impressed with the DSC-T100's performance and image quality. The camera features a 5X optical zoom lens with a 5.8mm-to-29mm range (which is equivalent to a 35mm lens with a 35mm-to-175mm zoom) and has corresponding maximum f-stops of f/3.5 to f/5.6. This 5X optical zoom capability is a bit more than the 3X usual on cameras this size. Still, it would be nice to see the zoom range reach a wider angle. ... On my lab tests, the DSC-T100 wasn't flawless, but it produced solid results. There was a little noise in the daylight shot and much more in my flash shot. Overall, though, the image was very good. Color was vibrant, although just a tad warm."
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CameraLabs has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 and writes, "The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 certainly has a great deal going for it, but equally a number of aspects which really let it down. ... Heading the worryingly long list of downsides though is image quality. Set the H9 at 80 or 100 ISO and you can take some great-looking photos, but at 200 ISO and above, smearing from noise reduction really begins to take its toll. We’ve seen watercolour effects on all Super-zooms, and the H9 is sadly no exception. What’s really upsetting though – and quite inexplicable – is the lack of options Sony gives you to do anything about it. There’s no noise reduction settings nor any option to record in RAW, and to make matters worse, the fixed JPEG compression ratio is arguably too high. Why they don’t let you adjust it on what’s surely an enthusiast’s camera is beyond us."
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DCResource has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80 and writes, "Camera performance is the W80's only real strong point. ... I was somewhat disappointed with the photos produced by the DSC-W80. Previous cameras in the W-series had great photo quality, but on the W80 it seems like there's too much noise reduction, resulting in soft photos with fuzzy details. There's also a considerable amount of blurriness in the corners of the frame. That's too bad, since the camera has nice color and exposure. There isn't much noise to speak of at lower ISOs -- just noise reduction artifacting. Once you get to ISO 800, photo quality drops rapidly, with smeared details and dull colors. If it's great high ISO performance you're after, you should be looking at one of the Fuji cameras that uses the SuperCCD sensor. As with all compact cameras, the W80 has a big redeye problem, but at least now there's a tool in the playback menu to remove it for you."
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Digital Camera Info has a review of the Canon PowerShot A550 and writes, "With a $199 price tag, amazing performance can’t be expected from the A550. It does, however, meet the basic requirements of an adequate digital camera: it can take a picture when you want, where you want, and how you want. It doesn’t have much shutter lag, has a 4x optical zoom lens to get closer to subjects, a decent burst mode for action sequences, and is small enough to be toted around. Sure, the A550 has its drawbacks – but most seem to be connected to the price tag. ... With that in mind, the PowerShot A550’s pictures aren’t going to blow anyone away, but it will serve basic point-and-shooters just fine."
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Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Fuji Finepix S9600 and writes, "There are plenty of plus points when it comes to picture quality with the Finepix S9600 and not too many negatives. Outdoors the camera has few problems. Looking at the first scenic shot I like the colours. They are vivid and retain a natural look. ... I feel pretty positive about the Fuji Finepix S9600. It will not appeal to everyone owing to its large size. If someone is looking for a camera that closely resembles a digital SLR in terms of look and feel, but is unable to afford one then this is about as close as you are likely to get. Picture quality is also good and I think the camera offers good value for money."
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Digital Camera Review has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S50 and writes, "The Nikon Coolpix S50 produces very good image and color fidelity in a stylish compact digital camera, and the big 3 inch monitor makes smaller monitors seem obsolete by comparison. While lacking manual controls, the S50 offers new photographers a user-friendly device whose overall performance can only enhance the confidence of novice shooters. At the same time, more experienced shooters who need a reliable, no-frills camera with some quality creative features won’t be barking up the wrong tree if they choose the S50."
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Megapixel has a review of the Sony DSC-H9 and writes, "The fact is that however interesting and feature-laden a camera is, in our opinion the image quality is more important than anything else. And in this area, the H9 is a disappointment. Nevertheless, the DSC-H9 can satisfy the needs of many users who print their photos without ever cropping them. Only with larger prints — 8 x 10 (20 x 25 cm) and up — is there a chance that the images will be less than satisfactory. At lower sizes — 6 x 4 (10 x 15 cm) or 5 x 7 (12 x 15 mm) — our tests proved that photos from the DSC-H9 should print perfectly well."
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Let's Go Digital has a review of the FujiFilm FinePix S5 Pro and writes, "It is a fine digital SLR camera to work with, with especially excellent image quality. Finally, the unique Fujifilm technology is combined with the appropriate body. It's a DSLR camera which can accommodate, and won't disappoint, most photographers. Moreover, a great advantage is the price, which is less than the D200's price, which is what makes it very interesting. The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is not a product for the masses, but will undoubtedly be loved by photographers that want to get the most out of their daily digital workplace. Image quality is still Fujifilm's featured attraction, in one of the most popular bodies found in a DSLR, Nikon's D200."
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CNET has a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX10A and writes, "Image quality is pleasing, especially at lower ISOs. Colors look accurate, though perhaps a bit oversaturated, and the automatic white balance does a good job of neutralizing colors in most lighting conditions, including incandescent settings. Exposures are generally accurate, though occasionally underexposed, which is generally better than the opposite, since shadow detail tends to be more salvageable in image editing software than highlight detail. There's an admirable amount of fine detail for a 6-megapixel camera, but we did see some annoying artifacts and moiré, which steal some of the fire from images that are otherwise free of ISO-related noise at lower sensitivity settings."
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CNET has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S6 and writes, "The Nikon Coolpix S6 offers generally excellent image quality for snapshots, though critical viewers may notice vignetting and other minor flaws. Color accuracy and range are excellent, and the Coolpix S6's exposures are generally on target. Its palette is rather neutral and faithful to the scene, not oversaturated as with many other point-and-shoot cameras. The Vivid color setting gives images a little more warmth and pop but doesn't go too far. Flesh tones are warm but not ruddy, even with flash at close range, and the camera's automatic white balance is fairly accurate under most conditions."
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Neocamera has a review of the Fuji Finepix F40fd and writes, "The Fuji Finepix F40 is an excellent ultra-compact. Despite not being the best, the F40 produces low-noise images with plenty of details. Add to that its good speed of operation, good battery-life and you have a great ultra-compact digital camera. As a point-and-shoot model with a limited shutter-speed range it is not useful for all types of photography. However, for quick snapshots, it is among the top of its class. Its shortcomings include above average purple fringing, ridiculous continuous drive modes and a poorly placed tripod mount."
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ThinkCamera has a review of the Olympus E-400 and writes, "People considering this as a travel camera for landscapes should check carefully - its rendition of greens can also vary from awful to acceptable, depending on the picture. Olympus have tried hard to bring simple, portable DSLR photography to everyone and have come close to achieving that. If you need a really portable DSLR, the E-400 would probably suit you. If budget is tight, you'll find it hard to get a 10MP DSLR for anything like this price from another manufacturer - if you can spend a little more then there are other options around."
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ThinkCamera has a review of the Samsung GX10 DSLR and writes, "In all, Samsung's GX10 is a good camera. It's well designed, feature-rich and operates well. If you tweak the default settings it produces very good pictures and is backed up by useful shooting functions - the image stabiliser in particular is worth having. The camera feels good to use and will let you get on with making great pictures. There isn't much to dislike. Having praised it in use though, there are some control buttons and dials that are awkward and not as positive as might be desired."
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Camera Labs has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 and writes, "Like other super-zooms though, smearing through noise reduction is a serious problem with the H9, but probably its biggest failing is not giving you a chance to do anything about it. Maybe Sony’s engineers realised there actually isn’t anything you can do about it, but it’s fair to say many of us would have liked a fighting chance. RAW recording would have been ideal, but to not have either noise reduction or compression settings on a camera of its class are serious omissions However much we enjoyed using the H9 and were delighted by its screen and focusing speed, its often compromised image quality and inability to do anything about it prevent us from awarding our highest recommendation."
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Imaging Resource has a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and writes, "Its higher quality lens with optical image stabilization and wide aperture are largely responsible for that higher price. Though image quality is actually pretty good, in many cases comparable to a 10 megapixel camera, its high shutter lag in Live View mode is a major strike against the $1,500 camera. Shutter lag more than doubles in this mode, and adding flash extends shutter lag out to more than 3/4 second. There's no question that the lens is good, and its image stabilization is nice for low light shots. The Panasonic L1's reasonable high ISO performance means that you can also hand-hold indoor shots without flash. But the lens and camera combination is quite heavy, making it a bad choice for most consumer photographic applications. Many will look to the L1's Live View mode as its greatest benefit, but unfortunately, it's slow and confusing to use."
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PCMag has a review of the Olympus SP-550 UZ and writes, "Image quality on the SP-550 UZ is very good. My daylight test shots exhibited very little noise, although the flash shot had some colored noise. Color was pretty good, too—both vibrant and accurate. I saw a bit of purple fringing, but nothing too strong—though my real-world test shots of trees shot against a blue sky had more fringing. Overall, I found that the SP-550 UZ's images displayed a very nice dynamic range and good contrast—just strong enough without having the shadows swallow up the details. Flash coverage was even and powerful enough to provide proper illumination without blowing out highlights. And you can make the strobe stronger or weaker, which is a nice touch."
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CNET has a review of the Samsung S850 and writes, "Artifacts and overprocessing plague the S850's photos, rendering fine details such as text blurry. Noise begins to manifest as low as ISO 200, creeping up in the shadows. At ISO 400 the grain becomes quite recognizable on a computer monitor, though it goes unnoticed in 8x10 prints. ISO 800 photos predictably develop serious noise, and ISO 1,600 shots appear covered in heavy, detail-obscuring fuzz. ... Colors look good in most shots, with a few minor quirks. In general, automatic white balance works well when shooting outdoors under direct or overcast sunlight, and tungsten white balance works well when shooting indoors under most incandescent and fluorescent lighting."
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Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 and writes, "All in all my test shots taken with the Exilim EX-Z1050 are pretty standard fare. The only real criticism I have is that I would like to have seen some of the photos come out brighter. Looking at the three outdoor scenic shots I can't see too much wrong with them. As I mentioned above a bit of extra brightness wouldn't go amiss, but other than that I am happy enough with them. ... The Casio Exilim EX-Z1050 scrubs up as a pretty typical pocket sized digital camera. I like the results it produces and there is very little I can find wrong the camera. It sits comfortably in the top half when it comes to ranking. Worth considering."
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ThinkCamera has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-V7 and writes, "The EXILIM EX-7 is a lovely compact it looks great (it's available in black as well as silver) and it's positively jam packed with features and the sliding panel makes it very very fast to operate. The LCD is lovely and bright and the quality of the zoom is astounding but the results were good, although noisy at the higher ISOs. Sadly the focusing lets it down a little! I just couldn't get a consistent result as the window of 'focusing opportunity' is just too small and the auto-tracking wasn't as good as I had hoped. Perhaps with persistence and a tad more patience the results could improve."
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Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Nikon Coolpix P5000 and writes, "The big question with the Coolpix P5000 is does the picture quality live up to the features the camera has. I'm pleased to say the answer is yes. From my outdoor test shots I can see that the level of sharpness the lens is capable of is some way above average. On top of this the sharpness stays as you work your way towards the edge of each photo. ... The Nikon Coolpix P5000 is a very handy camera. It has plenty of features, good picture quality and a pleasing design. I like this camera and am happy to recommend it."
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PCMag has a review of the Fuji Finepix F40fd and writes, "The F40fd's performance impressed me. Resolution averaged 1,800 lines, which is on target for an 8MP camera. This is a big improvement over the 8MP Casio Exilim EX-Z850, which scored only 1,600 and produced slightly fuzzy images. The F40fd's 3.1-second bootup and 2.7-second recycle times were both quite good, but not the fastest we've seen. I was very happy to see that there was absolutely no shutter lag. As for the lens, there was no pincushion distortion at the telephoto end of the zoom, and just a touch of barrel distortion but nothing unusually distracting."
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Digital Camera Review has a review of the Nikon Coolpix L12 and writes, "The Nikon Coolpix L12 presents something of a quandary - on the plus side of the ledger it’s currently the cheapest 7 megapixel digicam available featuring optical image stabilization. It is also very easy to use, fairly compact, tough enough to stand up to the demands of modern life, powered by cheap universally available AA batteries, and capable of delivering consistently decent images. On the negative side of the ledger, the L12 is a bit slow across the board, the optics aren’t top quality, there’s no optical viewfinder, and it doesn't allow much user input."
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Photography Press has a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F40fd and gives it an 8 out of 10: "The extra resolution offered on the F40fd might make it a better marketing proposition but means there are a few extra niggles in terms of noise over it’s lower resolution Fuji counterparts and with some slight shadow noise issues when viewed closely at lower ISOs. Ultimately however, the Fuji F40fd provides stunning results particularly compared with similar non-Fuji competition. So, for the price the Fuji FinePix F40fd is a little corker."
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Trusted Reviews has a review of the Nikon CoolPix P5000 and writes, "the P5000 does have one major saving grace, and that is its excellent image quality. It has a 1/1.8-in type sensor, giving it superior noise characteristics and greater dynamic range than most small compacts, as well as practically eliminating the recurring problems of purple fringes around highlights. The lens is also pretty good, and although it does suffer from significant spherical distortion at wide angle, edge sharpness is very good and there is virtually no chromatic aberration. Despite the relatively strong file compression (average JPEG size is around 2.7MB, very small for a 10MP camera) there don’t appear to be any major problems with compression artefacts. Exposure and colour rendition are outstandingly good, producing rich well-saturated images with good tonal range and plenty of sharp detail. It may take a while to focus on a scene, but the results are usually worth the wait."
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LaptopMag has a review of the Olympus FE-210 and writes, "Details in the shot of a flower arrangement appeared soft, with the edges a bit blurred. When we photographed a colleague, the results were better and had more accurate colors (but a bit yellow). Video recorded with the FE-210 looked pixelated and barely passes for online use. The camera took a few seconds to start up, which was acceptable, but waiting three to four seconds between shots was annoying."
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Digital Camera Review has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S200 and writes, "The S200’s images are a classic example of what some veteran photographers call consumer image interpolation - hue accurate with somewhat punched-up color saturation and slightly hard default contrast. Outdoors (daylight), the S200's images are dependably and consistently excellent. Images are generally well exposed, but the camera does blow out highlights in some shots, which is not too surprising since Nikon's matrix meters are calibrated to preserve shadow detail by clipping highlights. Corners are a bit soft, but chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is very well controlled. Indoors, at night, and in dim/low light the S200’s images are decent, but not quite as good as the daylight shots. Auto ISO images are generally excellent (in good lighting) with sharp resolution, bold colors, and lots of snap (although some very minor pattern noise/color grain is occasionally visible in shadow areas)."
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LaptopMag has a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS70S and writes, "On our tests this OIS technology proved effective when shooting cars driving through Manhattan and also helped combat our hand shakes. Outdoor photos and a shot of a floral arrangement produced pleasant results with accurate colors and crisp focus. The image of our colleague appeared undersaturated, however. Startup time and the time between shots were both speedy, taking less than two seconds for each."
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CNET has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S50c and writes, "Image quality was good, but not outstanding, for an ultra-compact. Colors were generally accurate and the camera's automatic white balance system did a decent job of neutralizing colors under incandescent lighting, though our test shots retained a very slight yellowish cast. ... Overall, the S50c is a very nice ultra-compact camera, though its wireless capabilities could be more useful. Since Nikon offers the S50, which is basically the exact same camera without the wireless, you're probably better off saving some money and opting for that, unless you think you'll get a really big kick out of uploading images through your home wireless router, or you plan on forking over an extra $4.99 a month for the privilege of using one of T-Mobile's hot spots."
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Digital Camera Review has a review of the Nikon Coolpix S200 and writes, "The S200’s images are a classic example of what some veteran photographers call consumer image interpolation - hue accurate with somewhat punched-up color saturation and slightly hard default contrast. Outdoors (daylight), the S200's images are dependably and consistently excellent. Images are generally well exposed, but the camera does blow out highlights in some shots, which is not too surprising since Nikon's matrix meters are calibrated to preserve shadow detail by clipping highlights. Corners are a bit soft, but chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is very well controlled. Indoors, at night, and in dim/low light the S200’s images are decent, but not quite as good as the daylight shots. Auto ISO images are generally excellent (in good lighting) with sharp resolution, bold colors, and lots of snap (although some very minor pattern noise/color grain is occasionally visible in shadow areas)."
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PhotographyPress has a review of the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z1050 and gives it an 8 out of 10 rating: "The Casio EXILIM Zoom Z1050, while still a makeover of the Z1000, offers some excellent kit that makes it a real step forward. It lacks manual controls other than exposure compensation but is, instead, replete with Best Shot modes to cover almost any eventuality. This and less issues with noise, a great AF set up and an easy to use interface combined with responsive handling make the Z1050 worthy of close consideration."
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PhotographyBLOG has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 and writes, "red eye was a real problem when using the flash unfortunately, and the camera failed to detect its existence when trying the in-camera re-touching facilities. The white balance does some strange things too – occasionally lending a distinctly blue cast to daylight images when left on auto – especially when there's an expanse of blue sky in the farme – and when left on the default of normal colour mode. Under bright conditions there is also inevitably some visible pixel fringing under close inspection, but it's not so pronounced as to annoy. As for the lens performance, there is some loss of corner sharpness at maximum wide angle, and an overall softness at maximum telephoto that benefits from sharpening."
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LaptopMag has a review of the Pentax Optio E30 and writes, "Colors looked fairly accurate on our tests. A photo of a coworker was well saturated with warm tones and a crisp focus. Noise wasn't overly apparent on our test shots, even when we raised the ISO to its max setting of 400. The Optio E30 also shoots 28-fps VGA video with sound, but as with the other models tested, don't expect to capture footage worth watching on the big screen."
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Photoxels has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "I love the extra large 2.5-in. LCD and the "Bright Capture Technology" is impressive, making it possible to see clearly even in very low levels of ambient light. Anti-glare technology uses natural light to brighten the LCD. ... Just like the Stylus 720 SW -- and improving on it -- the Olympus Stylus 770 SW is well designed and well-built, and the "SW" designation means that you do not have to worry about damaging it either from a fall or from the elements. More importantly, it gives great results and should find a home in the pocket of anyone who requires a camera "tough enough to take anywhere." This is definitely the camera for hiking, boating and traveling."
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The Panasonic DMC-FX100 is a 12.2 megapixel digital camera (CCD) with a 3.6x optical zoom lens (from a wide 28mm).
The Panasonic DMC-FX100's ISO ranges from 80 to 1600 (and can be pushed up to 6400). It has a 2.5 inch LCD display (207,000 pixels), shoots video at up to 30 frames per second and has 27 megabytes of internal memory.
It will be available from July 2007.
Premium LUMIX DMC-FX100 to Offer a Newly Developed Exclusive 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA DC Lens
Panasonic today expanded its LUMIX family of digital cameras with the introduction of the compact LUMIX DMC-FX100, the world's first to feature 12.2 Megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle. The newly developed and exclusive 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens features 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8 brightness, 1/1.72-inch large CCD and Intelligent Image Stabilization with Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control. The LUMIX DMC-FX100 will be equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and its slim lightweight design makes it extremely portable and stylish.
Intelligent Image Stabilization, a feature across the entire 2007 LUMIX digital camera line, incorporates the industry's most advanced countermeasures against blurring. This system comprises two features - MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) and Intelligent ISO Control. Together the features make it easy to capture beautiful photos by compensating for the effects of hand-shake and image movement, making it possible to take clear, crisp photos anytime, in any mode.
"Thanks in large part to the DMC-FX100's newly developed exclusive LEICA DC lens and the high-quality, high-performance Venus Engine III, you no longer have to sacrifice power in a compact camera," said Alex Fried, National Marketing Manager, Optical Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "With an impressive 12.2 megapixel resolution power, a 28mm wide angle lens and Intelligent Image Stabilization, the DMC-FX100 is raising the bar for the entire compact, point-and-shoot class."
The DMC-FX100 also introduces a more powerful flash with reach up to 16 meters, high-speed burst shooting, which allows consecutive shooting at a lightning-fast eight shots per second** and a new high sensitivity mode in which ISO 6400 recording is realized***.
Furthering Panasonic's commitment to Living in High Definition the DMC-FX100 can also record 1920 x 1080 high-definition still pictures and 1280 x 720 at 15 frames per second motion pictures, both perfect for viewing on 16:9 High Definition Plasmas.
Other advanced features of the LUMIX DMC-FX100 include:
* Easy Zoom feature that shifts the lens instantly to full 3.6x zoom power. A second touch of the button activates the Extra Optical Zoom function and extends zoom all the way to 7x.****
* 27 MB of built-in memory: Perfect for backing up SDHC/SD Memory Card recording.
* Added Scene Modes: New high sensitivity mode and new high speed burst shooting mode, making it easier than ever to get beautiful photos in a range of photographic situations and taking further advantage of high resolution image recording.
* Picture Playback by category: Sorts images into categories such as portraits, landscapes, nightscapes, events and motion pictures. Also, allows slideshow playback of images in the same category.
* Available in two colors: silver and black.
The LUMIX DMC-FX100 will be available in July 2007.
* As of 22 May, 2007, as a digital camera with 28mm wide angle zoom lens
** In 2-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording.
*** In 3-megapixel(4:3), 2.5-megapixel(3:2), 2-megapixel(16:9) recording.
**** When the picture size is set to 3 megapixels or larger, the photo is automatically resized to 3 megapixels. When the lens is shifted back to the wide-end, the picture size is set to the original size automatically. The original size is maintained for photos smaller than 3 megapixels.
CNET has a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 and writes, "Considering the usefulness of the 28mm wide-angle lens, the convenience of the Intelligent ISO mode, and the FX100's impressive white balance and metering, this camera is a good choice if you feel you absolutely must have a 12-megapixel compact camera. However, you probably don't need so many pixels. If you don't plan on cropping heavily or making extremely large prints, you'd be better served going for a camera with a lower megapixel count and better noise results, such as the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS or if you don't mind ultracompacts, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T100, both of which cost around the same price as this Panasonic."
ePhotozine has a review of the Panasonic DMC-FX100 and writes, "On top of the good looks then, it packs 12Mp resolution inside and this can give some very detailed images. With good focussing and metering, plus easy-to-hand exposure compensation and scene modes, it's possible to get some very nice, detailed images. The portrait scene mode works equally as well, brightening and rounding out skin tones without making them softer - though there's a mode for that as well. Colour reproduction is good and as long as you generally stay under ISO400 then the noise issues shouldn't impact the image quality significantly. The fact that there's a 28mm wide angle lens, and high resolution, and the fact that it looks nice makes this one of the stars in Panasonic's firmament. Keep an eye on the ISO control and it will make a very handy little compact capable of very high resolution shots."
DCRP reviews the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 where they write - "Writing this conclusion feels a bit strange. While the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX100 is a really nice ultra-compact camera, I think it's more than most people need. Why? Simply put, the 12 Megapixel CCD on the FX100 is overkill for the point-and-shoot crowd. If you're willing to give up a few million pixels, you can get the DMC-FX33 or DMC-FX55, which offer the same features, faster performance (due to smaller file sizes), and better image quality. Do I recommend the FX100? Absolutely. But unless you're making absolutely gigantic prints (and will be keep the ISO really, really low), check out the FX33 or FX55 instead."
The Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 is a 12.1 megapixel (CCD) digital camera and a 3x optical zoom lens.
It features blur reduction, anti shake technology, 2.8 inch wide LCD display and 3 shots per second shooting.
Featuring a slim, stylish look packed with superior functions like auto-tracking AF with motion analysis technology and a CCD-shift anti-shake mechanism
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CASIO Europe GmbH and its parent company, CASIO Computer Co., Ltd., announced the release of the newest model in the stylish series of EXILIM digital cameras, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200. The new camera is CASIO's flagship EXILIM Zoom, boasting a world-leading 12.1 effective megapixels to deliver both high resolution and premium performance.
It has only been a year since CASIO released the revolutionary EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000, the first digital camera in the world to deliver 10.1 megapixel resolution in a size that fits easily in the palm of the hand. The EX-Z1000 won acclaim for making it simpler than ever to capture images at a remarkably high resolution, and its trend-setting performance put it at the forefront of the market.
Now, going one step beyond the EX-Z1000, the new flagship EX-Z1200 offers 12.1 megapixel resolution - the highest available in any compact digital camera. At this amazing level of detail, photos print crystal-clear even in large sizes or when trimmed to show just one part of the image. It incorporates CCD-shift image stabilization and the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module with motion analysis technology. These innovative features work together to help prevent blurry shots due to shaky hands, subject movement or poor focus when photographing moving subjects such as children or pets. In addition, the auto-tracking AF system now combines both face detection and motion analysis technologies. With this revolutionary new system, once the focus is locked in, it follows a moving subject's face, maintaining both sharp focus and correct exposure.
Main Features
* 12.1 million effective pixels; 3X optical zoom
* CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism
* Incorporates the latest EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing module featuring motion analysis technology
o Blur-reduction technologies:
+ Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed.
+ Anti Shake DSP reduces blur due to shaky hands and subject movement, using high shutter speeds and high sensitivity settings.
+ Movie mode with electronic camera shake compensation function.
o Tonal range control reduces loss of detail in bright and dark areas, and helps to achieve smoother expression of skin tones and clear blue skies.
o Auto-tracking AF system maintains both sharp focus and correct exposure for a human face using both face detection* and motion analysis technologies
* Maximum 3 shot/second** shutter speed (when set at 3.0 megapixel image size)
* 2.8-inch Wide and Bright LCD display (maximum brightness of 1400cd/m2 at center of screen) makes viewing in bright outdoor light easier than ever before
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ePhotoZine has a review of the Casio EXILIM Z1200 and writes, "With a very large pixel count noise was always going to be an issue, and the good news is that it's kept under control up to ISO200, but at ISO400 it really isn't very good and is worse than compacts with a lower resolution. At the ISO50 and 100 settings though, the extra detail is significant and really makes the image look incredibly detailed. While there are issues with the LCD not being overly accurate, and there's no burst mode shooting, the basic operation of the camera, with low ISOs, is fine and it produces very nice images that are high enough res that they can be cropped. ... The Z1200 has two main features then. They are high quality and high resolution, and if those are the two main items on your camera requirement list, then it's a good purchase, if not quite an all-rounder for general use."
PhotographyPress has a review of the Casio Exilim EX Z1200 and writes, "This new Casio is certainly a plush model and a neat performer under the right conditions; it’s easy to use and a good price. And, as the new Casio Exilim flagship, thankfully it’s no Titanic, set to sink on its maiden voyage. Yes, while the noise issues and focus tracking are slight icebergs, they’re not ones to hole this vessel below the waterline particularly if you’re in the market for a high-res' easy to use but sophisticated ship… No, sorry, I mean snapper."
CNET reviews the Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 digital camera and gives it a rating of 6.6. They write - "If you can get past its slow shot-to-shot time, the Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 makes a very nice high-resolution snapshot camera. Its pictures look great, and their high resolution mean you can blow them up much more than with lower-resolution photos. Higher ISO sensitivity settings and a stronger or wider lens would have been nice, but even without those features, the Z1200 serves well as a point-and-shoot."
Trusted Reviews has posted their review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 and writes - 'The Casio Exilim EX-Z1200 is a technological marvel, a pocket-sized compact camera packed with advanced features and useful creative options. It has superior build quality, good handling and class-leading performance, and decent image quality. The only real question is whether you feel it's worth paying a significant premium for a trivial increase in image resolution.'
SMH.com has a review of the Nikon D40X and writes, "The essential functions are generally good: fast and accurate auto-focus (but only with lenses that have an inbuilt focus motor), perfect exposure and wide dynamic range. The auto white balance leaves something to be desired and there is no dedicated white balance button on the camera body but the Function button can be programmed for white balance. This model feels as fast and responsive as the more expensive Nikons. ... Are those extra pixels worth the $400? Six million pixels will produce A3 prints; 10 million give room for cropping without loss of resolution. Compared to the competition this model offers a lot for the money."
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SMH.com has a review of the Nikon D40X and writes, "The essential functions are generally good: fast and accurate auto-focus (but only with lenses that have an inbuilt focus motor), perfect exposure and wide dynamic range. The auto white balance leaves something to be desired and there is no dedicated white balance button on the camera body but the Function button can be programmed for white balance. This model feels as fast and responsive as the more expensive Nikons. ... Are those extra pixels worth the $400? Six million pixels will produce A3 prints; 10 million give room for cropping without loss of resolution. Compared to the competition this model offers a lot for the money."
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