10 Super Zooms Rated at Digital Camera Shopper

Pentax K100D with Shake Reduction, and K110D DSLR Cameras
Non-pro photographers looking to go into DSLR will be happy to hear that Pentax has announced their new K100D and K110D DSLR cameras. These two entry-level DSLR are identical, except that K100D features the very useful Shake Reduction technology. Until now, Konica Minolta 5D and 7D are the only DSLRs that sports Anti-Shake technology built right [...]
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Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review At Cameras.co.uk

Cameras.co.uk has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F30 and writes – “The Fuji Finepix F30 is a likeable digital camera. It is one of the few stylish models offering some basic manual exposure controls. It is also well equipped to handle lowlight situations better than most of its rivals.”

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Gauging Age With Cameras Red-Eye Effects
Unless you are some pro photographer, you’ve probably seen those dreadful red-eye effects in some of your pictures taken with flash. Because of the intensity of most camera flashes, any reflection off the retina of the subjects’ eyes shows up as red-eyes in the resulting picture. So what does it has to do with gauging a [...]
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Technology Breakthrough: A Cure For Blindness
Dr. Keith Mathieson from the University of Glasgow’s department of physics is all set out to combat the two common forms of blindness. And what he uses is a technology very similar to the digital cameras that we’re all familiar with. Dr Mathieson said, “By implanting a device into the eye, we hope we will be [...]
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New Nikon DSLR Camera In 20 Days
Check out Nikon Imaging Global website right now and you’ll be in for a little surprise. From the flash animation, it seems like Nikon has snuck up on us and will release a new DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera in 20 days from now. For those who can’t be bothered to watch the animation, it [...]
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Nikon D80 Pictures Unveiled
Remember the new Nikon DSLR that is expected to launch on August 9th? Looks like we found some real pictures of it, which seem to be leaked from their Nikon Europe website. The new model will be name Nikon D80, not the D90 (50, 70, 90, get the drift?) that some of you might have guessed. [...]
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Cardboard SLR Camera
Why spend hundreds, when you could make a SLR camera out of cardboards? Oh, because the wind might blow your camera away. But that’s not going to stop a certain anonymous shutterbug from spending hours building his/her very own cardboard SLR camera. Of course, the camera does not come with any fancy technology, and it uses a [...]
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera Announced
Panasonic has announced the successor to their very popular FZ30 ultra-zoom camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a 10.1 megapixel sensor and Panasonic’s new Intelligent ISO Control system. This 12x zoom, MEGA OIS stabilized camera will be available in September for an MSRP of $649.
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Canon Powershot A530 Digital Camera Review
The Canon PowerShot A530 is a capable digital camera with a respectable zoom range. It is a good choice for a traveler both in size and power source as AA/LR6 batteries are readily available almost anywhere.
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Sony Alpha 100 DSLR Goes Official
And so the rumors were right, the Sony’s new digital SLR finally goes official on June 6, 2006 (triple 6s). And like most Sony cameras, this one is really looking good (at least on paper). Named Alpha 100, the camera will feature a whopping 10.2-megapixel APS-C size CCD sensor, anti-dust protection system and in-body Super SteadyShot [...]
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Fujifilm FinePix F30 Reviewed By CNET. Verdict: Great Low-Light Shooter
CNET reviews Fujifilm’s new FinePix F30 that has been out since last month. The good: Produces usable shots, without digital noise, even at high ISO 1,600 and ISO 3,200 sensitivity levels; aperture- and shutter-priority modes; versatile 2.5-inch LCD. The bad: Noticeable fringing in photos; lens could be wider. The bottom line: Low-light shooters will love that [...]
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Kodak Easyshare Z612 Digital Camera Review
The Kodak EasyShare Z612 offers users a nice balance of prosumer flexibility, advanced features, and P&S (point and shoot) ease of use. How does the Z612 stack up against its competition? Overall, the Z612 has more warts than a bullfrog, but in the end it’s all about the pictures and when it counts and where it counts (except for macro) the Z612 delivers.
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Image Samples Gallery
DPreview has posted a gallery of sample images taken with Sony’s new kid on the DSLR block, the Alpha DSLR-A100. So shutterbugs eyeing on this baby, what are you waiting for? Get pixel-peeping now! Tags: Sony, DSLR, Alpha, A100, Camera, Photography
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SanDisk Gathers Press at Nasdaq to Announce New Compact Flash Extreme IV Card
SanDisk has announced its new ultra fast Compact Flash card line of products named Extreme IV. The Extreme IV card features a read and write speed of 40MB/sec, doubling that of the predecessor Extreme III card. The Extreme IV is squarely targeted at professional photographers that need to use fast cameras and then transfer their large raw image files quickly to a PC.
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Microsoft Photosynth Revolutionizes Digital Imaging

Microsoft Live Labs is proud of its new software Photosynth. In fact, they state, “it will change the way you think about digital photos forever.”

Photosynth takes a large collection of photos of a place or an object, analyzes them for similarities, and displays them in a reconstructed 3-Dimensional space. From our first preview of Photosynth it would seem that we absolutely agree with the Microsoft Live Labs statement. Photosynth is a wonderfully creative piece of software and will indeed make powerful waves in the digital photography pond.

It’s definitely worth your time to wonder over and check out Photosynth!

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Pentax Optio S7 Digital Camera Announced
The Pentax Optio S7 is a new addition to the slim and stytlish S line of Pentax Optio cameras. A successor to the S6, the S7 features a 7 megapixel sensor, 2.5 inch LCD (with 232K pixels), 3x optical zoom, and some of Pentax’ newer technologies, like Face Recognition AF & AE. The S7 will be available on a limited basis in September for under $300.
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Kodak Easyshare P712 Digital Camera First Thoughts
The Kodak Easyshare P712 is a new addition to Kodak’s “Performance” line of digital cameras. Announced last month, the P712 features a 7.1 megapixel capture resolution, a stabilized 12x optical zoom, a 2.5 inch LCD, and plenty of features to appeal to someone ready to expand their digital photography horizons. I’ve had the camera for a few days now and wanted to give my first impressions (and let you know that a full review is coming soon).
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Digital Camera Announced
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is all about wide. This successor to the LX1 sports a wide angle lens, a wide format CCD, and a wide LCD. All that and it looks good too. The LX2 is a 10.2 megapixel camera and it will be available in September at an MSRP of $499.
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Sony Alpha A100 Additional Review At Camera Labs

Camera Labs has performed additonal image noise testing for the 10 megapixel Sony Alpha A100 and they write – “Beyond just increased noise though, detail throughout the A100 crops decreases at higher sensitivities. In particular, detail within the trees in the top left corner and behind the fence becomes noticeably lower on the Sony A100 at higher sensitivities than on the Canon 350D. Indeed the 350D retains an impressive level of detail up to and including 800 ISO, with smearing only becoming obvious at 1600 ISO. The fencing poles are also better defined on the 350D samples.”

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Samsung Announces Digimax S700 and Digimax S1000 Digital Cameras
Samsung has added two new cameras to their “S” line of digital cameras. The 7 megapixel Samsung Digimax S700 and 10 megapixel Digimax S1000 will be avaialble in August. The S700 has an MSRP of $249 and the S1000 has an MSRP of $349.
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Kodak Easyshare Z612 Digital Camera First Thoughts
Image stabilized (IS) mega-zoom digicams are currently one of the hottest products in the high tech marketplace. Kodak’s first foray in this highly competitive arena, the Kodak Easyshare Z612, was designed to compete directly with Canon’s S3 IS, Sony’s H5, and Panasonic’s FZ7.
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Panasonic FZ7 vs Canon S3 IS vs Sony H5 at Digital Camera Info

Digital Camera Info has completed a head-to-head comparison of the Panasonic FZ7 vs Canon S3 IS vs Sony H5 and they write – “The Canon PowerShot S3 IS, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7, and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 are closely matched in terms of image quality and performance. Their lenses have identical focal length ranges and very similar apertures. Their dimensions are close, and they are equally portable. For their target market, snapshooters who want some extra capabilities, all of the cameras are acceptable. However, there are clearly areas where each excels. While a clear winner is tough to distinguish, the cameras do differ substantially, with each offering advantages in certain types of situations.

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Nikon Coolpix P4 Review at Digital Trends

Digital Trends has a new review of the 8.1 megapixel Nikon Coolpix P4 and here’s their verdict – “Although the Coolpix P4 has its flaws – uneven focusing, noise at high ISOs and a funky control layout – you could do a lot worse for an 8MP primarily point-and-shoot digicam. Picture quality–for the most part–was quite good and you d be pleased with the results. The P4 is not the fastest camera on the block so keep that in mind especially if shooting soccer or football games will be part of your repertoire. But you will get optical image stabilization, Nikon s D-Lighting and a raft of Scene modes. This is not point-and-shoot paradise but the goal is in sight.”

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Pentax Optio T10 Review at Lets Go Digital

Lets Go Digital has reviewed the 6 megapixel Pentax Optio T10 and they write – “The Pentax T10 is an attractive camera with an intuitive operation. The use of a touch-screen in combination with the beautiful 3 inch monitor adds a considerable surplus value to the camera. The Pentax Optio T10 has a compact size, can easily be carried along in a trouser pocket, and guarantees an excellent photo quality. The user that values ease and convenience will find this camera offers plenty of options, and even the trendy photographer is likely to be charmed by the features and functions on the Pentax Optio T10. Trendy, eye-catching and innovative are the keywords for the Pentax Optio T10. A most successful concept!”

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Three New Panasonic FX Digital Cameras: Lumix DMC-FX50, Lumix DMC-FX07, Lumix DMC-FX3
Today, Panasonic has announced three new cameras in their “sleek & slim” FX line. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 shoot at 7.2 megapixels, while the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 is a 6 megapixel camera. All three cameras feature Panasonic’s Intelligent ISO Control (IIC) that can automatically adjust ISO based on the movement of the subject.
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Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review At Quesabesde

Quesabesde, a Google translated Spanish site has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F30 and writes –

In Favor:
– The first compact camera with a sensitivity of 3200 ISO, with good results up to 800 ISO.
– The sensor SuperCCD HR offers an excellent dynamic range.
– Fast and effective Autofocus.
– Quality LCD.
– Good flash: powerful, functional and of quick recycling.
– Good Battery life.

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World s Small Camera. So Tiny That It s Swallowable.
OmniVision Technologies has developed a breakthrough camera chip that is only 1/18-inch in size. That makes it the world’s smallest camera thus far, as the closest thing in the market right now is merely a 1/12-inch. The entire of this OV6920 camera chip measures only 2.1mm by 2.3mm! It is meant for usage in the medical [...]
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Windows Vista Automatically Protects Original Digital Photos

Microsoft has noted that one of the problems with XP is that users often create multiple copies of their digital photos when they edit. People do this for a specific reason, to protect the original picture. Windows Photo Gallery solves this issue by automatically creating a copy of the image the first time you edit it in the Photo Gallery.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Review at T3

T3 has reviews the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and here’s their verdict – “The key factor in any camera is image quality though, and it’s amazing how much detail Sony extracts from that tiny, corner-mounted lens. Seven-megapixel pics look simply stunning: sharp, crisp and packed with colour, with only a hint of softness at the edges.”

[Read Our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Review Roundup & View Sample Pictures]

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GreenBlub Color Flash Cube Accessory For Digital Cameras

PopPhoto has noted that GreenBulb has rolled out a new Color Flash Cube accessory for digital cameras and camera phones which is designed to compensate for lighting problems, but with a special twist.

With a slight twist to the base of the Cube, a bright LED is turned on and the user is ready to aim and shoot instantaneous candid snapshots. Users also have the option to shoot with three color filters that comes with the cube.

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Don’t Be Afraid; They Won’t Bite: M, P, and S Exposure Modes Demystified
To a Point and Shoot (P&S) camera user, the mode options can seem superfluous at best, and terrifying at worst. After all, isn’t the camera called “Point and Shoot” for a reason? Why should the average camera user bother changing modes when the camera was designed to take a decent picture with no switch flipping or incantations from the user? The answer is simple: you don’t have to, but using the modes can lead to even better results.
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Canon EOS 30D Review At Camera Labs

Camera Labs has reviewed the 8 megapixel Canon EOS 30D and they write – “Canon s EOS 30D may be little more than an evolutionary step forward, but it s crucial to remember it improves upon a camera which most agreed was already excellent. While it may have been more honest to describe it as a 20D Mark II, the 30D remains a great camera which is enjoyable and rewarding to use, while delivering lower noise levels than its rivals. There may be few existing Canon owners who’ll justify upgrading, but plenty of new digital SLR users who’ll find it ideal.”

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW Review at Photoxels

Photoxels has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Olympus Stylus 720 SW and write – “The Olympus Stylus 720 SW is easy to use and operate. It is built as tough as it gets, yet succeeds in being elegant as well. It lives up to its claims to be both shock proof as well as waterproof, making it the ideal choice for boaters, campers, hikers, and anyone else who values a digital camera that does not go out of commission at the first bump. All compact digital cameras should be built this way.”

[Read Our Olympus Stylus 720 SW Review Roundup]

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Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 Review at Cameras.co.uk

Cameras.co.uk reviews the 10.1 megapixel Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 and here’s the verdict – “Offering ten megapixels the Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 is likely to be a very popular digital camera. It takes a decent photo both indoors and outdoors. It has quite a range of different features for a camera in this category and also sports a large LCD screen.”

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Canon PowerShot SD630 Review at CNET Australia

CNET Australia has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon PowerShot SD630 and they rate it 8 out 10 – “Making the most of its three-inch LCD screen, the IXUS 65/PowerShot SD630 lends itself to those who prefer to show off their photos immediately. An array of colour options gives the best possible chance to get the shot right first time, so you can make the most of the camera’s slideshow presentation.”

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Digital Camera and Tech Deals for 7/21/2006 – 7/25/2006

$125 off Canon Digital Rebel XT

$225 off Canon EOS 30D

20% off Nikon Coolpix L3

25% off Nikon Coolpix S6

25% off Canon Powershot SD450
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