BenQ C530
The BenQ C530 is a five megapixel point and shoot digital camera. Like the C630, it comes in five colors which include black, white, red, silver and blue. It features ’shake free’ image stabilization and a maximum ISO of 1000.
The BenQ DC C530/C630 features a shake-free function allowing the user to take clear and precise shots without any distortion. This function can be selected directly from the function wheel allowing the user to capture shake-free images.
Both cameras also boot the High ISO Portrait function (ISO 800~1000) which enables users to take ambient photos indoor and in dimmed light environments without the need of using flash.
In addition, the Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) allows the user to take three continuous photos with different exposure value (EV) to get the best shooting condition for the best picture quality results.
The Printer Mode function is an easy way for users to directly print photos out via the compatible printer (with the PictBridge feature which enables you to connect directly to your printer) without connecting to the computer first.
The BenQ DC C530/C630 will be available on the market in April.
BenQ C630
A six megapixel point and shoot digital camera coming from BenQ today, in the form of the C630. It comes with a 2.4 inch TFT LCD screen and comes in five colors: black, white, red, silver and blue.
The BenQ DC C530/C630 features a shake-free function allowing the user to take clear and precise shots without any distortion. This function can be selected directly from the function wheel allowing the user to capture shake-free images.
In addition, the Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB) allows the user to take three continuous photos with different exposure value (EV) to get the best shooting condition for the best picture quality results.
The Printer Mode function is an easy way for users to directly print photos out via the compatible printer (with the PictBridge feature which enables you to connect directly to your printer) without connecting to the computer first.
The BenQ DC C530/C630 will be available on the market in April.
Digital Camera “fingerprinting” Developed
Those using digital cameras for illegal things might have a harder time escaping prosecution thanks to new technology in development at Binghamton University which will allow them to reliably link digital images with the camera used to take them, much the same way bullets can be matched to the gun that fired them.
Jessica Fridrich, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, said if it can be shown the original images were taken by a specific person’s cell phone or camera, it becomes a much stronger case for prosecutors. Fridrich and colleagues Jan Lukas and Miroslav Goljan, have applied for two patents related to their technique, which can also be used to detect forged images.
In preliminary tests, Fridrich’s lab analyzed 2,700 pictures taken by nine digital cameras and, with 100 percent accuracy, linked each image with the camera that took it.
Pentax Optio W10 Review
Digital Camera Review has posted a review on the Pentax Optio W10, a compact waterproof digital camera.
If you’re looking for a camera that needs to be able to take a light dunking, the 6 megapixel Pentax Optio W10 is an excellent choice. The W10 is the third generation of waterproof Optio camera and Pentax just keeps tweaking minor things to make improvements each time. If you spend a lot of time on the beach or near the water, the Pentax Optio W10 can withstand a drop in the sand and can get the underwater movie of your trout swimming away to be caught again another day.
If you are looking for a camera that can take a bit of dirt and water, and still give you many great pictures, this is the camera from you. It has waterproofing, good battery life, easy operation and excellent image quality.
Nikon Coolpix P4 Review
Photography Blog recently reviewed the Nikon Coolpix P4.
The Nikon Coolpix P4 is the new top-of-the-range compact digital camera in Nikon’s range, offering an 8 megapixel sensor, 3.5x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Nikon P4 is identical to the Coolpix P3, but doesn’t have the WiFi capability of the P3 (I have no idea why the P3 has a better specification but lower model number…). The Coolpix P4 is also the first Nikon compact camera to offer image stabilisation technology, with two different Vibration Reduction modes to help you achieve shake-free photos.
In the end the Coolpix P4 ends up performing with a four and a half out of five from Photography Blog thanks to its image quality and versatility. They found the higher ISO shots noisy, but there are very few cameras that can do high ISO shots justice.
Sony Cyber-shot T9 Review
Digital Photography Interface reviews the Sony Cyber-shot T9 and are not really impressed with the camera, as it seems like something that is stuck using technology from the past or something.
The Sony Cyber-shot T9 features a 6 megapixel CCD, 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD, optical image stabilization and high sensitivity mode.
The 2.5 inch LCD is high in resolution though not that clear in low-light. Despite that, at least you won’t get many blurry photos with the T9’s optical image stabilization and usable high sensitivity ISO 640 mode.
There are somethings the T9 lacks like improved movie mode (with zoom, maybe?) since that same old VGA 30 FPS movie mode has been there for ages! Image quality (in terms of sharpness and edges) should be improved - It’s been like that over the past 6 T-series cameras.
Some of the things he liked included the good battery life, the image stabilization, the LCD and the macro mode.
Canon Powershot A700 Review
Steve’s Digicams reviews the Canon Powershot A700 a six megapixel digital camera with a powerful 6x optical zoom.
The Canon PowerShot A700 is an awesome consumer digital camera. One that I would highly recommend to anyone in the market for a fair priced model with loads of user friendly features and outstanding image quality and performance. Its 6x optical zoom will blow away the competition’s typical 3x zoom, and with 6-megapixels, you can create beautiful 13×19-inch or larger prints.With an MSRP of only US$349, it offers an excellent value and is sure to be a very popular model this year.
Looks like he is impressed with it, and I can see why. The 6x optical zoom is not something you see in this style of camera, or price range very often, so grab the A700 if you can find it.
Panasonic Lumix LS2 Review
DigiCamReview.co.uk recently reviewed the Panasonic Lumix LS2, a compact 5 megapixel digital camera.
The camera’s 2″ screen was good despite it’s low resolution of 86,000 pixels, it appeared to have very good dynamic range in both photo mode and playback mode - the screen was clear, bright, with saturated and accurate colours. The camera features a “High Angle” button that helps you view the image on the screen if you are holding the camera above you, this works surprisingly well. The camera is pocketable and fairly compact, but not ultra-compact. The camera is quite stylish with a silver plastic body. The camera feels well built, and is fairly comfortable to hold.
In the end they give the Panasonic Lumix LS2 an eight out of ten thanks to its great image quality, image stabilization, and battery life.
Olympus FE-110 Review
Imaging Resource put up one of their quick reviews, that extends on forever down the page on the Olympus FE-110.
The Olympus FE-110 is small and compact, though a little chunky; still, it’s great for travel. Its pocket-friendly size is well-suited for small coat pockets and purses (not shirt or pants pockets), though it has a substantial enough handgrip for most hands to grasp well. Featuring a 5.0-megapixel CCD, the FE-110 captures high resolution images with good detail, suitable for printing to 11×17 or 8×10. There’s also a low resolution setting perfect for emails.
Built into the Olympus FE-110 is a 2.8x, 6.2-17.4mm zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-106mm lens on a 35mm camera). Maximum aperture ranges from f/3.0 to f/5.0, depending on the zoom setting. Focus ranges from 1.6 feet (50 centimeters) to infinity in normal mode. A Macro setting focuses as close as 0.7 feet (20 centimeters).
In the end it does not make it as a Dave’s pick, but he does say that it is a good introductory camera for those transitioning into the digital world only expecting to point and shoot.
Canon PowerShot A700
Digital Camera Resource Page has a review up for the Canon PowerShot A700
The A700 is a midsize camera made of metal and plastic. It’s pretty solid for the most part, though the door over the battery/memory card compartment could be stronger. The controls are all easy to reach, and Canon didn’t go overboard with buttons. The camera features a 6X optical zoom lens, which is a lot more than you’ll find on other cameras in this price range. While it’s not quite an ultra zoom, you can turn it into one by purchasing the telephoto conversion lens. The A700 has a 2.5″ LCD display, though the resolution could be better, and the screen doesn’t flip-out and rotate like on the “lesser” A610 and A620. The screen was easy to see in low light situations, though.
In the end the camera got a recommended rating, and thanks to its 6x optical zoom, it is definetly worth checking out.
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