Olympus FE-300 gets reviewed

Olympus FE-300 gets reviewed

While its smile-detection feature alone may be enough to entice some buyers, the folks at PhotographyBLOG decided to dig a little deeper into Olympus' new FE-300, and they've now churned out a full review of the camera. That feature aside, however, it seems that the camera is a decidedly unimpressive affair, with it boasting some decent specs on paper that unfortunately don't all add up to a top-notch camera. On the upside, the camera is apparently easy to use for novices, and it's said to be 'reasonably swift' in operation, but its overall image quality seems to leave quite a bit to be desired. As is often the case, things get particularly bad when you start to move up the ISO settings, with camera shake posing some problems as well. So, unless you're really having trouble capturing the slightest of smiles on your subjects, it seems that you can likely do better elsewhere.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-V8 Camera

Casio EXILIM Hi-ZOOM EX-V8 Camera

Casio, a leading producer and supplier of Digital camera is proud to present its new range of Exilim EX-V8 digital cameras. The Casio Exilim EX-V8 has got a wide range of features in its kitty. The camera features a slim yet dominant optical zoom like other models in the Exilim series and delivers 8.1 effective mega pixels. The camera is designed perfectly in a shape which is slim and compressed sufficient to fit in your palm. Its other features include a 7x optical inner zoom lens and 2.0 image processing module.

The Casio Exilim V8 camera provides to the users four haze decline technique and an CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism. The digi cam establishes the best suitable ISO sensitivity and shutter speed. Other than all this the camera employs a You Tube™ Capture Mode, which is very helpful for the user to shoot and save movies at the most excellent possible size.

The camera also sports a 2.5 inch Bright LCD display through which the user can view the thumb nail of the images being taken. The cool new camera EX-V8 is currently obtainable at a pricing of $329.99 and can be brought in two beautiful camera body colors: silver and black.

(Via Image-Acquire.com.)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Review at TrustedReviews

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Review at TrustedReviews

It’s slim, it’s sleek, it’s the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000. Sanyo’s latest attempt at handheld HD glory has produced a really nice looking device, but TrustedReviews’ Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 review puts it to the test to see what it is really all about.

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(Via Digital Camcorder News.)

Samsung's VP-HMX10A HD camcorder makes retail premier

Samsung's VP-HMX10A HD camcorder makes retail premier

Samsung's VP-HMX10A camcorder is now on sale. No, not in North America or Europe, but S.Korea-only at the moment. ₩799,000 (about $870) nabs this 720p recorder with 2.7-inch LCD and 4GB of internal flash storage for all your H.264 recordings (SD expansion for more) in a 310-gram barrel. With any luck these will go global on the quick.

(Via Engadget.)

Pentax Optio Z10 gets reviewed

Pentax Optio Z10 gets reviewed

Pentax's Optio Z10 digital camera has been out for a little while now, but it just recently landed into the hand of the folks at Photography Blog, who've now given the cam their usual review treatment. From the looks of it, however, this one appears to be a decidedly mixed bag, with the camera winning some points for its 7x optical zoom (despite its pocketable size), but leaving them rather unimpressed overall. Most significantly, they say the image quality is 'severely hampered by noise,' a problem that apparently crops up even at ISO 200, and becomes a 'pixellated mess' by ISO 3200. The so-called 'digital shake reduction' also appears to be about as useful as a digital zoom, and the face recognition feature doesn't seem to have fared much better either. On the upside, the camera's focusing is reportedly 'fast and accurate,' even in low-light conditions, and there is that 7x zoom. Unless that's your top priority, however, it seems like you can probably do better elsewhere.

(Via Engadget.)

Panasonic SX5GK Video Camera

Panasonic SX5GK Video Camera

Matushita Panasonic has got yet again a reason to feel proud as recently it unveiled its new Video Camera SX5GK. This is a compact digital camera and works on a 3CCD system. The camera comes to the users employed with the well known Leica lens. The video camera supports the SD/SDHC memory card and the DVD compact disc recording system and delivers out a dynamic image.

The camera is obtainable in two colors black and silver and is designed measuring 151.5x93.5x83.5 and weighting 540 gm. The Video Camera SX5GK sports a 2.7inch wide liquid crystal monitor as a view finder. For now we don’t have much information on the product but as expected from Panasonic products this would also be a winner. To get more information on the pricing and availability of the video camera stay tuned with us.

(Via Image-Acquire.com.)