tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1 2007-05-30T21:59:04Z Digital Camera news from around the web Movable Type 3.31 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.529 2007-05-30T21:59:01Z 2007-05-30T21:59:04Z

This point-and-shoot camera's rugged body, which is sealed against the elements and capable of withstanding rough handling, is otherwise fairly standard for its class. But the fact that the Olympus 770 SW is water/freeze/ crush/shock-proof makes it stand out...

Staff This point-and-shoot camera's rugged body, which is sealed against the elements and capable of withstanding rough handling, is otherwise fairly standard for its class. But the fact that the Olympus 770 SW is water/freeze/ crush/shock-proof makes it stand out... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.528 2007-05-30T21:56:16Z 2007-05-30T21:56:25Z

Tamron set out to design a compact power zoom that would not skimp on quality or range and for the most part have succeeded in delivering both. There’s no question that a 13.9x tele is a remarkable feat, albeit...

Staff Tamron set out to design a compact power zoom that would not skimp on quality or range and for the most part have succeeded in delivering both. There’s no question that a 13.9x tele is a remarkable feat, albeit... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.527 2007-05-30T21:53:23Z 2007-05-30T21:54:09Z

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...

Staff 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... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.526 2007-05-30T21:50:48Z 2007-05-30T21:50:55Z

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....

Staff 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.... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.525 2007-05-29T21:25:40Z 2007-05-29T21:26:03Z

In terms of design and style the Fuji Finepix S9600 is as close as you will get to a digital SLR without buying one. It dwarfs almost every other compact digital camera on the market. This means that there...

Staff In terms of design and style the Fuji Finepix S9600 is as close as you will get to a digital SLR without buying one. It dwarfs almost every other compact digital camera on the market. This means that there... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.524 2007-05-29T21:23:28Z 2007-05-29T21:23:36Z

Casio, like Panasonic earlier today, just pumped out their own 12.1 megapixel shooter, the Exilim Zoom EX-Z1200. A 1/1.7-inch CCD and 3x zoom lens will be responsible for collecting the photons while the Exilim Engine 2.0 processing attempts to...

Staff Casio, like Panasonic earlier today, just pumped out their own 12.1 megapixel shooter, the Exilim Zoom EX-Z1200. A 1/1.7-inch CCD and 3x zoom lens will be responsible for collecting the photons while the Exilim Engine 2.0 processing attempts to... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.523 2007-05-29T21:17:45Z 2007-05-29T21:32:28Z

We like:Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performanceWe don't like:No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie modeCNET.co.uk judgement:Though it leaves out one fun little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every...

Staff We like:Wide, powerful lens with little distortion; quick performanceWe don't like:No manual exposure controls; tiny buttons; no stop-motion movie modeCNET.co.uk judgement:Though it leaves out one fun little shooting mode, the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 improves upon its predecessor in nearly every... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.522 2007-05-29T21:15:36Z 2007-05-29T21:15:44Z

The image quality of the Canon PowerShot A570 IS camera is great. The colours are saturated and appear natural. The saturation is a bit strong for my taste, but that is a personal preference. The Canon PowerShot A570 IS...

Staff The image quality of the Canon PowerShot A570 IS camera is great. The colours are saturated and appear natural. The saturation is a bit strong for my taste, but that is a personal preference. The Canon PowerShot A570 IS... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.521 2007-05-29T21:10:13Z 2007-05-29T21:10:27Z

The Nikon CoolPix P5000 isn’t the top-drawer semi-pro compact that many were hoping for, but it is a well-made and well-specified camera suitable for more experienced photographers. Its lack of performance and slow AF system are handicaps, but comfortable...

Staff The Nikon CoolPix P5000 isn’t the top-drawer semi-pro compact that many were hoping for, but it is a well-made and well-specified camera suitable for more experienced photographers. Its lack of performance and slow AF system are handicaps, but comfortable... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.520 2007-03-12T00:40:26Z 2007-03-12T00:40:54Z

Pentax were showcasing their 645 medium format digital camera again, following its appearance at Photokina in Autumn 2006. Via PhotographyBlog...

Staff Pentax were showcasing their 645 medium format digital camera again, following its appearance at Photokina in Autumn 2006. Via PhotographyBlog... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.519 2007-03-12T00:35:36Z 2007-03-12T00:35:51Z

The Sony DSC-W100 takes up where the W50 left off, offering an increase in resolution to 8.1 megapixels, while retaining all the other technical specifications and characteristics of its predecessor, such as the Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom and...

Staff The Sony DSC-W100 takes up where the W50 left off, offering an increase in resolution to 8.1 megapixels, while retaining all the other technical specifications and characteristics of its predecessor, such as the Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom and... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2007://1.518 2007-03-12T00:21:51Z 2007-03-12T00:29:09Z

The C-Lux 2 has a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8–5.6/4.6–16.4 mm lens (28–100 mm in 35 mm). It consists of 7 elements in 6 groups - quite impressive for such a compact camera - and it has optical image stabilization......

Staff The C-Lux 2 has a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8–5.6/4.6–16.4 mm lens (28–100 mm in 35 mm). It consists of 7 elements in 6 groups - quite impressive for such a compact camera - and it has optical image stabilization...... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2006://1.517 2006-12-27T10:15:09Z 2006-12-27T10:15:44Z

The Canon IXUS 65 is a potentially lovely little camera which could have been one of the best pocket compacts on the market, with great build quality, stunning performance, attractive but functional styling and good value for money, but...

Staff The Canon IXUS 65 is a potentially lovely little camera which could have been one of the best pocket compacts on the market, with great build quality, stunning performance, attractive but functional styling and good value for money, but... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2006://1.516 2006-12-02T02:02:42Z 2006-12-02T02:02:46Z

Canon's Digital ELPH series is designed for the person who doesn't want to worry about shutter speeds and apertures to get good pictures. If Auto mode doesn't do the trick the Programmed Auto (M) accesses options like White Balance,...

Staff Canon's Digital ELPH series is designed for the person who doesn't want to worry about shutter speeds and apertures to get good pictures. If Auto mode doesn't do the trick the Programmed Auto (M) accesses options like White Balance,... tag:www.digitalcamerasnaps.co.uk,2006://1.515 2006-12-02T01:59:18Z 2006-12-02T01:59:57Z

Until recently, Panasonic compact cameras have been notoriously noisy. While the company has done better with recent compacts, the Lumix DMC-L1 leaves something to be desired in the noise department. At its lowest setting of ISO 100, images were...

Staff Until recently, Panasonic compact cameras have been notoriously noisy. While the company has done better with recent compacts, the Lumix DMC-L1 leaves something to be desired in the noise department. At its lowest setting of ISO 100, images were...