Jun 18, 2007 05:39 PM
Nikon Coolpix P5000 Review at Let's Go Digital
Source: letsgodigital.org

The power of the Nikon Coolpix P5000 is found in the camera itself. The camera will feel comfortable for most photographers, and that makes it worth it. You have to settle for a few shortcomings, but if you can live with that, you truly have a great camera. The Nikon Coolpix P5000 is in my opinion one of the nicest compact cameras available right now, it is really well built. Of course there is always something left to hope for, and the camera is not perfect. A wide-angle lens and RAW format are on my wish list. If Nikon were to fulfill half of my wish list I would be completely satisfied. I recommend it!

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Jun 16, 2007 07:35 PM
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Jun 16, 2007 07:28 PM
Sigma SD14 Review at PopPhoto
Source: popphoto.com

Apparently, the SD14’s internal image processor has a hard time converting high-ISO RAW data into JPEG form, while the supplied computer software handles the job more efficiently. The image processor also takes a glacial 8 to 10 sec to clear the buffer for another shot after a burst sequence of up to a mere six frames at 3 fps. That’s not even in the same ballpark as the burst rate and capacity of competitive DSLRs. In all, the camera handles well, opens creative doors with IR, and is technologically unique. But the promise of 14.1MP doesn’t pay off. And given what you can find in today’s DSLR market for $1,600, we see the virtue in shopping around.

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Jun 16, 2007 07:26 PM
Canon PowerShot A570IS
Source: digitalcamerainfo.com

Sadly, more than a few PowerShot A570ISs will likely end up damaged or broken. However, for just over $200, the PowerShot A570IS is a bargain for casual users, who will benefit from its hefty feature set. The face detection and image stabilization combination will save, conservatively, gazillions of snapshots taken by the careless, clueless or chemically-compromised user. It's less likely that the A570IS's other advances – a 7.1-megapixel sensor and a high-end ISO of 1600 – will help users as much, though their inclusion, coupled with the camera's manual controls and exceptional color performance, make the A570IS an unusual bargain at its price.

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Jun 15, 2007 08:27 AM
Olympus E-410 EVOLT review on dpreview
Source: dpreview.com

The Olympus E-400 was announced on the 14th September 2006, just before the Photokina show in Cologne, Germany. At the time there was much excitement about this compact and lightweight camera however this turned to disappointment for many of our readers when we discovered the camera would not be available in North America. Fast forward six months and we have the solution, the new E-410, gone is the Kodak CCD replaced with a (Matsushita) Live MOS Image Sensor which can provide Full Time Live-View on the LCD monitor, an updated image processor and a few other added features. So finally an affordable, compact, lightweight 4/3 digital SLR for everyone, including those who live in North America.

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Jun 15, 2007 12:50 AM
ispo BrandNew Awards 2007 announced
Source: ispo-brandnew.com

Waldmeister

Back to the future: The German-based brand Waldmeister sells exclusive bicycles which are made from a unique material. If you’re thinking graphite or maybe titanium, then you’re way off the mark. The Waldmeister frame is made entirely of wood! On top of that, it sports a unique design and unprecedented comfort as it doesn’t use a conventional saddle pipe. All the other components, besides the handcrafted wooden frame, can be chosen individually by the customer. Which leaves us with one more question: What kind of bike is the Waldmeister?

Marcus Wallmeyer calls it a cruiser; the BrandNew jury called it beautiful and very special. www.supernova-Design.com

Easy-Glider

Personal mobility and the environment: In this era of climate change debate, the combination of “personal mobility” and “environment” seems destined to create conflict. Not so with the new Easy-Glider from Switzerland. This eco-friendly, multifunctional mode of transport can be used like a modern Ben Hur-style chariot (minus the horses!)

or as an e-motorized support for inline skaters. With the attachable “char” trailer, the Easy-Glider takes you from A to B without working up a sweat. Removing the char, an inline skater can use the Easy-Glider as a fun pulling mechanism – guaranteed to get the attention of onlookers. All this, and the Easy-Glider benefits from the usual Swiss excellence in manufacturing and finishing.

And while the product may not be the embodiment of a sporting good, the jury agreed that the fun factor and ecological advantages make the product a true and well-deserved winner in this summer’s BrandNew Awards.
www.easy-glider.com


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Jun 14, 2007 10:48 PM
Pentax Optio A30 Review at Vnunet
Source: vnunet.com

Vnunet has a review of the Pentax Optio A30:"with higher ISO settings image noise is often an issue and certainly here there’s plenty of that in all but the brightest of light. The reason for much of this disappointing performance is the 10-megapixel sensor. While that many dots may sound alluring, the sensor is not physically large enough to have to draw in enough light to prevent the resulting image noise. ... Pentax’s reputation for making solid, feature-heavy, attractive cameras while keeping the cost down remains in place with this device – it's a snip at the price, but it's not as accomplished as some seemingly less well-equipped models."

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Jun 13, 2007 12:30 AM
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Jun 12, 2007 05:12 PM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Review at Digital Camera Info
Source: digitalcamerainfo.com

The 8.1-megapixel Cyber-shot H7 has a lot of great features: a 15x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, an impressive 2.2 fps burst mode that snaps up to 100 shots, high definition output for musical slide shows and videos, and even trendy face recognition technology that works quickly and effectively. The H7 is also a strong performer, displaying excellent color accuracy, low noise levels, and a lot of detail in captured images. As with all digital cameras, there are a few downers on the H7 – the poor resolution on the LCD and the intrusive lens hood being the most notable – but they aren’t enough to cancel out the other great features and impressive image quality at the retail price of $399.

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Jun 12, 2007 05:10 PM
Pentax Optio W30 Review at PhotographyBLOG
Source: photographyblog.com

The Pentax Optio W30's image quality is only average. The camera's main drawback is noisy images, with the relatively slow speed of ISO 200 showing some noise and blurring of detail. The noise gets progressively worse as you go from ISO 400 to ISO 800 and finally to the completely unusable 1600 and 3200 settings. On a brighter note, the Pentax Optio W30 handled chromatic aberrations extremely well with very limited purple fringing effects appearing only in high contrast situations.

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