Archive for Ultra Compact

25 February, 2007 | No comments

New Canon SD750 & SD1000 Announced

Canon has just announced ultra-compact digital cameras from its digital ELPH line, the SD750 and SD1000. The cameras are scheduled to release this March and feature the some new technology, which should increase image quality. The SD750 features a 3-inch LCD screen while the SD 1000 2.5 LCD screen. Both cameras feature canon’s new DIGIC III image processor and 3X zoom.

Via Techfresh

13 July, 2006 | No comments

Samsung NV3

Electronics manufacturer Samsung has just given a preview of its new NV line of ultra cool digital cameras.  Here we have a look at the Samsung NV3, which is jack-of-all-trades for your digital needs. The camera is a product of two year research study into how people use digital devices and cameras.  With this in mind Samsung has packed in an MP3 player, built in stereo speakers, movie player, camcorder, and a text viewer to read e-books.  And with all of that the thing takes pictures to with a 7.2 mega-pixel resolution.

Via DP Review

29 June, 2006 | No comments

Kodak EasyShare V570 Reviewed

Kodak has very interesting idea with their EasyShare V570; to increase the power of the camera Kodak has equipped it with two lenses and two CCD’s.  The camera produces images with a resolution up to 5 megapixels.  While one the lenses has 23 mm equivalent lens the other has s 3X Zoom which is 39 to 117 mm equivalent.  Overall the ultra compact digital camera offers good image quality but nothing spectacular according to Megapixel:

If the V570 is not one of the fastest cameras around, its dual lenses clearly make it an interesting camera that offers a flexibility that is not common with ultra compact cameras. Regrettably, this potential is undermined to some extent by an overly strong compression, a sensitivity to noise, and an underpowered flash.

29 June, 2006 | No comments

Olympus MJU 810 Reviewed

Cameras.co.uk has a look at the Olympus MJU 810 and gave it an overall positive rating in terms of cool features such as Weatherproof resistant and image stabalization.  The image quality, is highly superior to other digital cameras in teh MJU line.

On the whole the Olympus MJU 810 offers good picture quality. Weatherproof digital cameras are few and far between so this one is clearly an option if this appeals to you. With digital image stabilisation and help text to guide you through the menu system this camera has some worthwhile extra touches as well.

26 June, 2006 | No comments

Casio Exilim EX-S600D Digital Camera Announced

Casio has announced the release of the Exilim Card EX-S600D.  The camera has all of the necessary goodies with the ability capture 6 megapixel images, 3X optical zoom, and image stabilization. This is an upgrade of the EX-S600, the main added features are longer battery life with 300 exposures per charge and the ability to shot movies using divx compression technology.  These will mainly be available through online European retailers.

26 June, 2006 | No comments

Fujifilm FinePix F470 Reviewed

The Fujifilm Finepix F470 Digital Camera is ultra tiny but despite its size it’s a powerful digital image making machine. The Camera weighs in at 5.5 ounces and measures 3.6″x 2.3″ x 0.8″ / 91.9mm x 58.1mm x 19.7mm. The Folks over at Digital Camera Review had many great things to say about this Fujifim point-and-shoot. The camera main assets are its ease of use; with minimal control changes you can produce quality images.  However, the camera offers minimal Manual control, which may be a drawback for an experienced camera user.

Key Tech Specs:
Resolution: 6 megapixels
Viewing Screen: 2.5 inch LCD
Aperture: f2.8-f4.8
Lens: Fujinon 5.8mm-17.4mm (35mm-105mm)
Zoom: 3X Optical zoom lens
Battery Life: 120-125 shots per charge
Battery: Fuji NP-40 3.6V 750mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery