Jun 07, 2007 05:10 PM
Casio Exilim EX-V7 Review at Cameras.co.uk
Source: Cameras.co.uk
Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-V7: "Although this camera is not perfect my test results produced a series of above average photos. Looking at the first outdoor photo there are a number of checkpoints that the camera handled well. In this photo I like the colours and I felt the camera handled the glare from the sun better than a number of other models I have tested recently. One area where it is less than perfect is in the levels of sharpness in the photo. They are not bad, but looking at areas such as the brick work on the building the overall sharpness does not quite match up to many other digital cameras. ... Although not perfect the test photos I took with the Casio Exilim EX-V7 were above average and if you are looking for a simple enough camera with some extra zoom I can see no harm in taking a look at this one."
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Jun 07, 2007 05:06 PM
Pentax Optio M30 Review at Reg Hardware
Source: reghardware.co.uk
Reg Hardware has a review of the Pentax Optio M30: "The glare that results from the lack of non-reflective coating on the the LCD monitor means shooting in sunlight can become extremely annoying. Plus this 2.5in display is susceptible to scratches if not properly protected when in transit - but this is the case with many compact cameras. However, the Optio M30 is well-designed, well-made and comfortable to use with good overall performance and battery life. The 3x optical zoom, 7.1-megapixel sensor and maximum ISO of 3200 (in Digital SR mode) means that the M30 will carry its weight in this class of compact digital for some time to come."
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Jun 07, 2007 05:01 PM
Nikon Coolpix L12 Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Nikon Coolpix L12: " In good lighting, the L12 takes very nice, colorful photos. In low lighting, the camera's ISO-boosted grain, and the noise reduction algorithms that try to keep it in check, destroys much of the detail in the captured images. Since the flash takes so long to recycle, and its high ISO noise is so obtrusive, the L12 is rendered almost useless in low light. Even though it includes features I was surprised to see on a budget camera, the Nikon Coolpix L12 simply has too many problems for me to recommend it. While face detection and optical image stabilization are both very nice, they can't make up for the camera's slow shooting, painfully long flash recycle time, and inconsistent low-light shots."
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Jun 07, 2007 01:21 AM
Canon’s 50 Megapixel CMOS SensorCanon crams 50 megapixels into a CMOS prototype
Source: engadget.com
You won't be seeing one of these sensors in your fashioncam any time soon. Canon has built a 50 megapixel CMOS monstrosity, which is reportedly almost twice the resolution of its nearest competition, and is prepping it as a sort of large format surveillance camera for monitoring large, busy areas such as parking lots and theme parks, along with detailed work like factory part inspections.
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Jun 06, 2007 07:53 PM
Camera Shutter Life Expectancy Database
Source: http://olegkikin.com/shutterlife/
Photographer and camera aficionado Oleg Kikin is certainly closing in on some solid numbers. His Camera Shutter Life Expectancy Database is a comprehensive collection of user-generated data revealing the number of exposures taken on a given camera and whether or not the shutter continues to operate. Feel free to add your facts and figures and keep this mother going!
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Jun 06, 2007 07:42 PM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 Review at DCResource
Source: dcresource.com
DCResource has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 : "Photo quality was generally good, though there were some annoyances. The camera took well-exposed photos, with accurate color and average sharpness. Purple fringing was not a problem. The T100 has problems with corner blurriness, redeye, and noise reduction artifacting, though. The first item won't be an issue for most people, the second issue can be at least partially resolved using the redeye removal tool, but there's not much you can do for number three. You'll see a few noise reduction artifacts at the lowest ISOs, but they don't really become obvious until ISO 200 and 400. Using the highest ISO settings (800 and above) is not a good idea, as your photos will have flat color and tons of detail loss from noise reduction."
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Jun 06, 2007 03:38 AM
Photoshop Basics: Selective Color - WCI Pixel Podcast
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Jun 06, 2007 12:35 AM
Panasonic DMC TZ3 Review at Cameras.co.uk
Source: cameras.co.uk
Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Panasonic DMC TZ3: "I am happy with the levels of sharpness the DMC TZ3 manages to achieve. The picture is a good one, although there is a small loss of detail from sun glare. I have also noticed that some of the blue lines on the boats have a purple tinge to them. ... If you would like a super zoom digital camera, but have always been put off by their bulk and complexity then the Panasonic DMC TZ3 could be just what you are looking for. Picture quality is good, usability is excellent and the camera also offers a wide angle lens."
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Jun 06, 2007 12:34 AM
Olympus SP-510 UZ Review at Layers Magazine
Source: layersmagazine.com
Its ISO settings are from 50–4000; however, it’s marred by appreciable noise at ISO settings higher than 200. And image stabilization isn’t optical but achieved by boosting the ISO ... In operation, shooting in RAW is slow with a 7-second shutter lag between shots, and it can only shoot two RAW files in continuous mode. In bright light, images are washed out on the 2.5" LCD; however, you can switch from the LCD to an EVF for composing—both screens display the same data. A wonderful onboard how-to guide gives exposure solutions to common situations, such as backlighting, and then automatically sets the camera.
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Jun 06, 2007 12:31 AM
Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Review at Trusted Reviews
Source: trustedreviews.com
It is the F40fd’s high-ISO performance that really stands out. Fujifilm is the only manufacturer that has really cracked image noise, by a combination of larger than average sensors with larger than average photocells, and vastly superior image processing. The F40fd has a maximum ISO setting of 2000, and produces usable images at this setting, with accurate colour balance, minimal loss of detail and an acceptable level of noise. I’m not exaggerating when I say that its image quality at 1600 ISO is better than many cameras can manage at 400. ... Fujifilm continues to demonstrate that it is the only manufacturer that has successfully addressed the issue of image noise. The Finepix F40fd is an attractively designed, extremely well made camera with a good range of features and outstanding image quality. It is a bit lacking in overall speed, but its exceptional low-light and high-ISO performance are better than any other compact on the market - except another Fuji.
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Casio Exilim EX-V7 Review at Cameras.co.uk
Source: Cameras.co.uk
Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Casio Exilim EX-V7: "Although this camera is not perfect my test results produced a series of above average photos. Looking at the first outdoor photo there are a number of checkpoints that the camera handled well. In this photo I like the colours and I felt the camera handled the glare from the sun better than a number of other models I have tested recently. One area where it is less than perfect is in the levels of sharpness in the photo. They are not bad, but looking at areas such as the brick work on the building the overall sharpness does not quite match up to many other digital cameras. ... Although not perfect the test photos I took with the Casio Exilim EX-V7 were above average and if you are looking for a simple enough camera with some extra zoom I can see no harm in taking a look at this one."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 07, 2007 05:06 PM
Pentax Optio M30 Review at Reg Hardware
Source: reghardware.co.uk
Reg Hardware has a review of the Pentax Optio M30: "The glare that results from the lack of non-reflective coating on the the LCD monitor means shooting in sunlight can become extremely annoying. Plus this 2.5in display is susceptible to scratches if not properly protected when in transit - but this is the case with many compact cameras. However, the Optio M30 is well-designed, well-made and comfortable to use with good overall performance and battery life. The 3x optical zoom, 7.1-megapixel sensor and maximum ISO of 3200 (in Digital SR mode) means that the M30 will carry its weight in this class of compact digital for some time to come."
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Jun 07, 2007 05:01 PM
Nikon Coolpix L12 Review at CNET
Source: CNET
CNET has a review of the Nikon Coolpix L12: " In good lighting, the L12 takes very nice, colorful photos. In low lighting, the camera's ISO-boosted grain, and the noise reduction algorithms that try to keep it in check, destroys much of the detail in the captured images. Since the flash takes so long to recycle, and its high ISO noise is so obtrusive, the L12 is rendered almost useless in low light. Even though it includes features I was surprised to see on a budget camera, the Nikon Coolpix L12 simply has too many problems for me to recommend it. While face detection and optical image stabilization are both very nice, they can't make up for the camera's slow shooting, painfully long flash recycle time, and inconsistent low-light shots."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 07, 2007 01:21 AM
Canon’s 50 Megapixel CMOS SensorCanon crams 50 megapixels into a CMOS prototype
Source: engadget.com
You won't be seeing one of these sensors in your fashioncam any time soon. Canon has built a 50 megapixel CMOS monstrosity, which is reportedly almost twice the resolution of its nearest competition, and is prepping it as a sort of large format surveillance camera for monitoring large, busy areas such as parking lots and theme parks, along with detailed work like factory part inspections.(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 06, 2007 07:53 PM
Camera Shutter Life Expectancy Database
Source: http://olegkikin.com/shutterlife/
Photographer and camera aficionado Oleg Kikin is certainly closing in on some solid numbers. His Camera Shutter Life Expectancy Database is a comprehensive collection of user-generated data revealing the number of exposures taken on a given camera and whether or not the shutter continues to operate. Feel free to add your facts and figures and keep this mother going!
(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 06, 2007 07:42 PM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 Review at DCResource
Source: dcresource.com
DCResource has a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 : "Photo quality was generally good, though there were some annoyances. The camera took well-exposed photos, with accurate color and average sharpness. Purple fringing was not a problem. The T100 has problems with corner blurriness, redeye, and noise reduction artifacting, though. The first item won't be an issue for most people, the second issue can be at least partially resolved using the redeye removal tool, but there's not much you can do for number three. You'll see a few noise reduction artifacts at the lowest ISOs, but they don't really become obvious until ISO 200 and 400. Using the highest ISO settings (800 and above) is not a good idea, as your photos will have flat color and tons of detail loss from noise reduction."
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Jun 06, 2007 03:38 AM
Photoshop Basics: Selective Color - WCI Pixel Podcast
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Jun 06, 2007 12:35 AM
Panasonic DMC TZ3 Review at Cameras.co.uk
Source: cameras.co.uk
Cameras.co.uk has a review of the Panasonic DMC TZ3: "I am happy with the levels of sharpness the DMC TZ3 manages to achieve. The picture is a good one, although there is a small loss of detail from sun glare. I have also noticed that some of the blue lines on the boats have a purple tinge to them. ... If you would like a super zoom digital camera, but have always been put off by their bulk and complexity then the Panasonic DMC TZ3 could be just what you are looking for. Picture quality is good, usability is excellent and the camera also offers a wide angle lens."(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 06, 2007 12:34 AM
Olympus SP-510 UZ Review at Layers Magazine
Source: layersmagazine.com
Its ISO settings are from 50–4000; however, it’s marred by appreciable noise at ISO settings higher than 200. And image stabilization isn’t optical but achieved by boosting the ISO ... In operation, shooting in RAW is slow with a 7-second shutter lag between shots, and it can only shoot two RAW files in continuous mode. In bright light, images are washed out on the 2.5" LCD; however, you can switch from the LCD to an EVF for composing—both screens display the same data. A wonderful onboard how-to guide gives exposure solutions to common situations, such as backlighting, and then automatically sets the camera.(0) Your comment | Continue reading (...)
Jun 06, 2007 12:31 AM
Fujifilm FinePix F40fd Review at Trusted Reviews
Source: trustedreviews.com
It is the F40fd’s high-ISO performance that really stands out. Fujifilm is the only manufacturer that has really cracked image noise, by a combination of larger than average sensors with larger than average photocells, and vastly superior image processing. The F40fd has a maximum ISO setting of 2000, and produces usable images at this setting, with accurate colour balance, minimal loss of detail and an acceptable level of noise. I’m not exaggerating when I say that its image quality at 1600 ISO is better than many cameras can manage at 400. ... Fujifilm continues to demonstrate that it is the only manufacturer that has successfully addressed the issue of image noise. The Finepix F40fd is an attractively designed, extremely well made camera with a good range of features and outstanding image quality. It is a bit lacking in overall speed, but its exceptional low-light and high-ISO performance are better than any other compact on the market - except another Fuji.
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