Cyber shot Digital Camera Digital SLR Camera SonySony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 7.2MP Digital Camera can be had right now for $139.98 which include shipping for a camera that lists for $179. What you get is a nice all-in-one camera with 7.2 MP, more than enough at this price range, that takes clear and noise-free images at high speed, in a stylish brushed-aluminum package. It’s a small camera at 3 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ x 7/8″ (89 x 57 x 23 mm) weighing 4.2 ounces (116 g). While the pictures turned out great under regular lighting conditions with the Sony® Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD and Sony Clear RAW™ NR (Noise Reduction) image processing technology reducing noise even with high sensitivity ISO 1000 you’ll still get some grainy pictures in low light conditions. Other downsides are that you’ll have to purchase Sony’s proprietary Memory Stick if the internal 56 MB isn’t going to be enough for you. Another problem may be the lack of optical image stabilisation so unless you have surgeons steady hands you may want to consider the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12 which is also available for under $200.
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In all a great upgrade from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 or W50 and a superb deal.
November 22nd, 2007
Digital Camera Lumix Panasonic ReviewLooking for a nice camera to give it a gift this Christmas season you might want to consider the 7.2-Megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX12 or its little brother the 6.0-Megapixel DMC-FX10. Due to some internal tricks it’s able to fit an optical three times zoom (equals 35-105mm on a 35mm film camera) in a compact frame measuring approximately 94.1 x 51.4 x 24.2 mm ( 3.70 x 2.02 x 0.95 inch). Like many newer Lumix cameras these feature Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), an optical image stabilisation system that reduces blurring by compensating for any movement or shaking in the hands which is the leading cause of blurry images. The Panasonic DMC-FX12 also features Panasonic’s Intelligent ISO Control to help compensate for movement in the subject itself. With so many features there are some things the camera had to do without, one of which was an optical viewfinder. You’ll have to look at the LCD and in those cases where you’re not able to look at it directly there is a High Angle mode which brightens the LCD screen making it more easily viewable from an angle as in overhead shots.
As for the speed its shutter lag has been reduced to a nice 0.005 seconds and you can take a photo from start to finish in around 1.5 seconds. Continues the shooting mode operates at 1.5 frames per second.
Basically the FX12, for the price, comes with some great features that will help you take better photos. The camera itself is stylish, pocket-friendly, and feels well-built despite being plastic. It retails for $199 plus some Internet sites are selling it for as low as $169 right now. It’s a good camera at that price.
November 19th, 2007
Nikon
Easy access practical shooting modes
In addition to a selection of 15 scene-optimized modes and five different movie modes, the handy Mode dial also includes settings for two exposure modes that provide greater personal control over camera operation. Programmed Auto [P] mode automatically selects the optimal shutter and aperture settings, while Manual [M] exposure mode provides full control over both the aperture and shutter speed settings.
VR image stabilisation for crisper results
The COOLPIX P50 features the image stabilising performance of electronic VR capability. Taking data from a built-in angular velocity sensor, the system applies in-camera image processing to help overcome the effects of camera shake and produce satisfyingly sharp images, while also contributing to a reassuring shooting experience.
ISO 2000 capability for better pictures in lower light
Covering an impressive sensitivity range from ISO 50 all the way up to ISO 2000, the COOLPIX P50 makes it easier to take great-looking pictures in lower lighting conditions, or to capture fast moving subjects with outstanding clarity. The COOLPIX P50 accurately measures available light to automatically select the optimal sensitivity setting for the shot, while its new image-processing engine with enhanced noise reduction preserves high image quality when shooting at high ISO settings.
AA-size batteries for shoot-anywhere convenience
The COOLPIX P50 uses AA-size batteries, ensuring users can shoot with confidence, free of any worries about recharging batteries or running out of power when a special shutter chance arises.
Clear and precise portraits with Face-Focus AF mode
Nikon’s innovative Face-priority AF* has been updated to not only perform with improved speed and efficiency, but also to better find and then focus on people’s faces for crisp, clear results time after time. This improved functionality is applied to provide the handy new Face-focus AF shooting mode, which determines optimum focus and exposure when a face is detected within the framed shot
September 11th, 2007
Nikon
Nikon today announced its new flagship compact digital camera - the COOLPIX P5100. This update from the P5000 uses a variant of Nikon’s new EXPEED image processor along with a slightly larger 12.1 megapixel sensor. The lens is unchanged - 3.5x Zoom-NIKKOR optically-stabilized with Nikon’s VR technology. However the sensor change has widened the field of view to 35-123mm equiv. The P5100 also has in-camera distortion correction which works in real time to correct the live preview as well as stored images.Source
September 11th, 2007
Ricoh Caplio
The Ricoh Caplio R6 has improved on the Ricoh Caplio R5 in a number of ways, most noticable is the camera’s smaller, more stylish body, and larger screen, the improved zoom control is also a very welcome addition. Image quality is very good, especially outdoors and the camera has rich colours and good exposure. The Ricoh Caplio R6 is the smallest digital camera to feature a wide-angle 7.1x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation. The camera is very good value for money and I would recommend this camera. The Ricoh Caplio R6 is an extremely capable pocket camera that can produce excellent results.”
September 10th, 2007
Panasonic
‘The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 continues to be a best value for money and one of my very favourite. In a compact, light and solidly built body, it includes all the features desirable in a digital camera and throws in a couple that are hard to find in many other digital cameras: an effective image stabilization (the real type) and an accurate High Speed AF. All of this wrapped in an interface that is intuitive to use. If you are in the market for an ultra zoom, you definitely owe it to yourself to try the Panasonic FZ18 before finalizing your decision. It is an impressive digital camera and easily the ultra zoom that sets the standard for the others to follow.’
September 10th, 2007
Nikon
‘The D300 design is very similar to the D200, that’s no bad thing, it’s virtually the same size (very slightly taller), at the front there are new covers over the remote and PC sync terminals, at the rear a larger AF-ON button and a subtle re-arrange of the buttons down the left of the now larger LCD monitor. Build quality is just as good as the D200 (if not slightly better) and certainly in line with its ‘bigger brother’ the D3. The body is constructed from magnesium alloy, soft rubber is used on the grips both front and back as well as environmental seals on compartment doors. Just like the rest of the family he D300 features oversized buttons on the rear of the camera which are easier to use when wearing gloves.’
September 10th, 2007
Panasonic
“Finally we come to image quality, and here I’m afraid there is some bad news. Given all the fantastic features and performance, why on Earth has Panasonic chosen to cripple the FZ18 with a 1/2.5-in sensor, the size more commonly found in cheap 3x zoom compacts? The pity is that the lens is far and away the best that I’ve seen on a super-zoom camera, producing razor-sharp corner-to-corner detail and a total absence of distortion even at the 28mm end. It’s the first wide-angle compact lens I’ve seen that produces perfectly straight parallels in my test shots. The Venus Engine III is a big improvement over earlier versions, producing fantastic colour and tone, but it is labouring against the odds ..Source
August 23rd, 2007
