Samsung G 400 Soul : the Fantabulous Clamshell With Five Mega Pixels Camera
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In March 2008 Samsung electronics, a heading mobile phone and telecommunication provider announced the launch of Samsung G400 camera phone, the latest dual screen phone. The Samsung G400 camera phone acquires the look and experience of Samsungs exclusive product Soul with unique excellent exterior and graphical user interface design identity. The Samsung G400 has been integrated with the latest imaging technology which is a 5 Megapixel camera. The phone has latest digital camera features such as automatic face detection, image stabilizer and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). Users can relish Fast Internet access through the 7.2 Mbps High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) browser and share images or video taken with the phone. Users are also able to enjoy video telephony via HSDPA networks with the help of a sub camera.
Samsung G400 Camera Features include a 5 Megapixel Digital camera, Auto Focus, 4x digital zoom, Face detection, WDR optimizer, Image stabilizer. The Samsung G400 camera phone also offers a new type of graphic user interfaces (GUI) which provides three different options for the users. With the GUI skins, the users can alter the UI according to their personal choices. Display skins can be customized with several selections such as background images, fonts and colors. Users also have an alternative of displaying wallpaper, analogue clock, digital clock, or calendar modes via the external display. Another adjoins on to all these features are the notification for the SMS/MMS and alarm or schedules on the large external display that can be viewed directly.
The Samsung G400 has an internal 2.22 TFT LCD display, in addition to that it has a 2.22″ external full touch screen display. With the help of the large external touch screen display, users can easily operate all the multimedia features without opening the folder and a related feedback is given when the user makes use of the full touch screen. Normal phone operations can be employed using the internal display and all multimedia features which include FM radio, camera, music and photo album is done through the full touch external display.
Photography Basics Of Understanding Pentax Digital Camera Settings
E70 digital camera was recently launched by Pentax, who have produced a powerful 10 megapixel digital camera with a great new simplified interface, as there are now bigger visible size buttons to make things a lot more easy. A new introduction is the ’Green’ shooting mode, giving the digital camera direct control over the key shooting settings.
Now this digital camera is just ideal for digital newbies as it offers features like the triple anti-shake protection, the 7 shooting modes, and Super- Fast Face Detection.
The Pentax Optio E70 is ideal for a frequent digital camera user as it runs on normal AA alkaline batteries, preferably rechargeable ones. The camera also looks really stylish with a flush face and nothing protruding from the lens, and it isn’t big and bulky either.
So just why is the Optio E70 digital camera such an ideal camera for newbie digital photographers? Wee the list in long, but what most impressed me were the large visible icons presented on the LCD monitor and the simple way of setting your modes and functions. The operational status is no longer a complicated issue and you will soon be hooked to your Optio E70 digital camera, which will produce some of the best digital images you would have ever seen.
There are so many new functions to assist in the production of quality images. For amazing still images the Pixel Track SR model is an extra bonus, correcting shaky blurred photos through the Pentax new exclusive software that performs real time digital editing.
Outdoor photographers often find difficulties for producing quality images when there are poor lighting conditions. The High-Sensitivity SR mode has been introduced to give still photography a new meaning, because this camera automatically increases its sensitivity to an awesome ISO 6400, permitting a higher shutter speed setting.
Now let’s take a closer look at the real quality of Optimum images which is backed up by an outrageous 10 megapixels making the Optio E70 digital camera a pioneer in an emerging digital camera era. The camera also includes an image engine that processes to an amazing capacity. Don’t let me forget the advanced high-performance lens that Pentax has added, only allowing quality digital photographs with a unique sharpness.
When it comes to digital photography reviews, the Optio E70 digital camera is all the talk on internet Photography forums, as well as on the photography social bookmarking sites. Understanding the basics of photography can sometimes become very overwhelming, but if you grab this free report on digital photography basics, you will soon become confident enough to just pick up your digital camera and take some really awesome photos. Just bookmark www.LearnDigitalPhotographyNow.com and get started today.
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Nikon Coolpix S550 Digital Camera Review
The Nikon Coolpix S550 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. It is small enough to slip into most pockets.
Why Buy the Nikon Coolpix S550?
If you like the idea of a smaller camera, but would like a bit more zoom power than many pocket compacts offer then the Coolpix S550 may fit the bill. It also scores well for ease of use and comes with many of the more popular features such as image stabilisation and face detection for sharper portraits.
Image Quality Nikon Coolpix S550 test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
One point I like about Nikon digital cameras is the combination of colour and brightness. This helps to produce vibrant photos as seen in my first test shot. There is a small amount of detail lost from the boats towards the right of the picture. This problem is only likely to become an issue if you plan to make larger prints.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
This is another decent effort. Again, I like the colours in the shot. Owing to the distant scene, this is a tough shot for focusing, but the Coolpix S550 handles the scene well enough.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
With the zoom lens fully utilized focusing is not as sharp as in the first two photos. The photo is noticeably softer as you move towards the edges. This is particularly evident in the trees and bushes on the right hand side of the photo.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
For my outdoor scenic shots I have an issue with the focusing options offered by Nikon digital cameras. Most other cameras give you an option to select multi point focusing. This means the camera will select a large number of points right across the photo and check they are in focus. My belief is that this helps to produce landscape type shots where focusing is strong for the majority of the photo. Nikon do not normally provide this option and instead use an automatic focusing mode where the camera decides the areas it wishes to focus on.
In this shot, focusing again drifts, especially on the right hand side. This may or may not be a problem for you. It will depend on the type of photographs you plan to take and whether or not you plan to make prints larger than the standard snapshot sizes.
Outdoor Portrait
Working closer to the subject all the focusing issues has gone away. There is plenty of colour in the skin tones and this suggests the Coolpix S550 is able to producing pleasing family snapshots for your album.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
This is a good effort. It possible could have been a shade brighter, but overall the photo works well.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
With flash, the photo is not surprisingly a lot brighter. Despite the flash being used, the Coolpix S550 has managed to retain plenty of colour in the photo.
Colours
As mentioned earlier I like the colours produced by the Coolpix S550. In fact, when it comes to reproducing colours in photos, Nikon is one of my favourite brands.
Macro
I have no problems with the quality of the macro photo, but you need to take into account that this Nikon digital camera can only focus once it is 10cm away from the subject. This may not sound a lot, but it means that most close up shots will need to be cropped to achieve a true close in effect.
ISO 400 and 1600
The Coolpix S550 handles noise quite well at ISO 400. It is only in more shady areas where the problem becomes apparent. As ISO 1600, noise can be seen throughout the photo.
Overall
If I could have achieved better focusing results with some of more distant test shots, I would have been very happy with the Coolpix S550.
Shutter Lag
A single photo was on the slow side (0.59 seconds without flash, 1.72 seconds with flash). Reeling off a few consecutive shots was better (9.83 seconds for 5 shots without flash, 12.20 seconds for 5 shots with flash).
It took 2.62 seconds to turn the camera on and take a photo.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style: The Coolpix S550 is a straightforward, no nonsense digital camera. It is a pretty standard rectangular shape. It is available in blue, black and plumb.
Dimensions: 51 x 88 x 22mm
Weight: 120g
Batteries: Lithium Ion. Both a battery and charger are supplied with the camera. Nikon estimates you should be able to take around 220 shots in between charges.
Memory cards: Nikon have built a generous 52mb of storage into the Coolpix S500. This is plenty to give the camera a thorough test. I was able to take 31 photos before the memory was full. To enhance the cameras storage capacity you will need to pick up an SD or SDHC memory card.
Ease of use rating: Very Good. As with Nikon digital cameras in general it should not take you long to find your way around. The menu design is simple and clear.
Points I like: Ease of use
Where it could improve:
Soft focusing on scenic shots
Alternatives
Another straightforward, pocket sized camera with 10 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom is the Sony DSC W170.
Verdict:
The Nikon Coolpix S550 is an effective, pocket sized digital camera. It takes bright, colourful photos. I would like to have seen greater sharpness in my scenic test shots, but aside from that I have no real complaints. The Coolpix S550 also scores well for ease of use.
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Verdict:
The Nikon Coolpix S550 is an effective, pocket sized digital camera. It takes bright, colourful photos. I would like to have seen greater sharpness in my scenic test shots, but aside from that I have no real complaints. The Coolpix S550 also scores well for ease of use.
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Verdict:
The Nikon Coolpix S550 is an effective, pocket sized digital camera. It takes bright, colourful photos. I would like to have seen greater sharpness in my scenic test shots, but aside from that I have no real complaints. The Coolpix S550 also scores well for ease of use.
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Verdict:
The Nikon Coolpix S550 is an effective, pocket sized digital camera. It takes bright, colourful photos. I would like to have seen greater sharpness in my scenic test shots, but aside from that I have no real complaints. The Coolpix S550 also scores well for ease of use.
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Panasonic Dmc Fx500 Digital Camera Review
The Panasonic DMC FX500 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. It has more features than any other pocket sized camera I have reviewed.
Why Buy the Panasonic DMC FX500?
If you are looking for a feature rich pocket camera then you will be delighted by the DMC FX500. It has manual exposure controls, a wide angle lens, high definition movies and a large 3 inch screen. A number of options are touch screen controlled.
On top of these headline features there is also image stabilisation, a setting to make it easy to see the LCD screen when the camera is help above eye level and bracketing. You can also increase the amount of zoom available when shooting at lower resolutions.
Image Quality Panasonic DMC FX500 test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
The DMC FX500 does especially well when handling the lighter colours in the shot. This camera is able to show more detail on the boats than the majority of digital cameras manage. When it comes to colours the blues and greens have a natural feel to them. Focusing is sharp without hitting the same levels as the very best compacts manage.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
This scene is a stern test for a camera with a lens as wide as this one. In terms of focusing the camera does well, although there is a small amount of drop off in light and brightness as you move towards the edges.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
With the lens fully zoomed in the DMC FX500 does well enough when it comes to focusing, but does not earn itself a place in the top quarter of pocket sized digital cameras.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
My final outdoor test is another that tests out how well the camera is able to focus. Based on this set of tests the DMC FX500 does well enough without matching up to the very best. I would give it 7.5 out of 10 for focusing at distance.
Outdoor Portrait
No problems here. Focusing is good with the camera being that much closer to its subject. The extra colour in the shot helps to create a warmer portrait. I think the DMC FX500 does well to find detail in the darker areas of the shot.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
Even with the flash on the DMC FX500 manages to retain colour in the shot. On the whole this photo works well for me. Again there is no problem with the sharpness of the shot.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
I would like to have seen more brightness and definition in this photo. Owing to the DMC FX500 not being able to pull enough light into the shot noise starts to creep in. This takes the edge off the definition of the shot. Although it is not a bad effort I prefer the indoor portrait with flash.
Colours
Over time I feel that Panasonic digital cameras have toned down the colours they produce a notch or two. I think this is a good thing as the colours now have a more natural look to them.
Macro
This is a decent macro shot. I would say it places the DMC FX500 in the top 25 percent of compact digital cameras for close up shots.
ISO 400 and ISO 1600
There is nothing out of the ordinary for my higher ISO tests. There is noise even in the lighter areas of the ISO 400 shot. Noise levels increase in the darker areas of the shot. At ISO 1600 noise is a problem in all areas.
Overall
Perhaps not up there with the very best pocket digital cameras, but a worthy effort none the less.
Shutter Lag
The DMC FX500 produced a set of shutter lag times that were on the slow side of average. The times produced were 0.44 seconds for a single photo and 15.48 seconds for five photos. With flash turned on times increased to 0.54 seconds for a single photo and 17.5 seconds for five photos.
It took 3.08 seconds to turn the camera on and take a picture.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style: Looks wise the DMC FX500 is a fairly regular pocket sized digital camera. It is available in black and silver.
Dimensions: 94.9 x 57.1 x 22.9mm
Weight: 155g
Batteries: Lithium ion. Panasonic supplies both a battery and a charger with the DMC FX500 as standard. Panasonic estimates you should be able to take around 280 shots in between charges.
Memory cards: 50MB of storage have been built into the camera. I was able to take 16 photos before this was full. The DMC FX500 is also compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards.
Ease of use rating: Very Good. Considering all the features packed into the DMC FX500 Panasonic have done a very good job of making the camera as easy to use as possible.
Points I like:
Ease of use - high definition movies - high angle LCD screen - design - manual exposure controls - touch screen controls
Where it could improve:
A touch more brightness in some of the photos
Alternatives
As the DMC FX500 stands out on its own when it comes to features it is impossible to pick another pocket sized camera that is a true alternative. Another more basic, pocket camera worth taking a look at is the Canon IXUS 90 IS.
Verdict:
There is no doubt that the Panasonic DMC FX500 is an impressive camera when it comes to the number of features packed into its compact body. Picture quality is good too and all in all Panasonic have produced a very good digital camera.
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Ricoh R8 Digital Camera Review
The Ricoh R8 is a 10 megapixel digital camera. It has a 7.1x wide angle lens. The design is different to all the more standard digital cameras out there, with a stylish, retro look.
Why Buy the Ricoh R8?
The R8 is a step up from the more simple point and shoot cameras. This is true when it comes to build quality and picture quality. Among its features are image stabilisation, a 2.7 inch LCD screen (I found easy to see even in sunny conditions) and a face recognition setting for portraits. It also has an option to produce square photos.
Image Quality Ricoh R8 test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
This is a shot with a lot of contrast. There are the bright areas of the boats and the wooden slats underneath the roof of the building. In addition there are plenty of shady areas under the trees. The R8 manages to bring out an impressive level of detail, especially in the lighter areas where it outperforms many cameras. This helps to make the detail on the boats stand out.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
In this photo sharpness stands up well and the scene also shows vivid colours. Many digital cameras tend to lose sharpness when the lens is fully zoomed out, but this camera copes with the scene better than most cameras manage.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
As in the first test shot the light colours on the boats are handled well. There is a very small amount of purple fringing, but in my opinion the R8 handles this very well when you take into account the longer than standard zoom lens. Focusing is again above average.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
The R8 does very well in this test. The brickwork on the building is sharply focused. Even in the shady areas the camera does a good job. When it comes to focusing the R8 is up there with the best compact digital cameras.
Outdoor Portrait
Looking at this photo I can see that the colours are very strong. That is fair enough if you like strong colours, but they are a bit too powerful for my own taste. Otherwise the level of detail the R8 manages to pick out is impressive.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
The sharpness of this photo is very good indeed and the R8 picks out the eyes very well. The skin tones are overdone. They give areas of the cheeks and nose a vivid pink that does not exist. This can also be seen in the lips.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
When I looked at the indoor shot with flash I felt the skin tone problem may have been down to the light produced by the flash. Even with the flash turned off the skin tones are harsh. Otherwise the photo is o.k., but could do with a touch of extra brightness.
Colours
The colours produced by the R8 have a different feel to them than those produced by most other digital cameras I have tested. They are certainly vivid and have plenty of brightness too. In some cases the strength of colour is too much for me.
Macro
This is another example of a sharply focused shot with plenty of definition. The R8 is well above average when it comes to close up shots.
ISO 400 and ISO 1600
At ISO 400 you should still be able to take a decent shot in brighter conditions, but darker areas will attract noise. Picture quality has broken down even more than usual at ISO 1600.
Overall
I found focusing and definition to be some way above average. The R8 also handled contrasting scenes well. Colours are very strong and I would prefer to see these toned down in a number of my test shots.
Shutter Lag
Shutter lag times were 0.34 seconds for a single photo and 8.98 seconds for five photos. With flash on times increased to 0.51 seconds for a single shot and 14.4 seconds for five shots. All of these times are standard times.
It took 2.36 seconds to turn the R8 on and take a picture. This is in line with the majority of digital cameras I have tested recently.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style: Ricoh have given the R8 a bit of an old fashioned look. This helps it to stand out from the crowd. It is available in black, silver and in a two tone version.
Dimensions: 102 x 58.3 x 26.1mm
Weight: 168g
Batteries: Ricoh estimates you should be able to get around 270 pictures before the lithium ion battery needs to be recharged. Both a battery and charger are supplied with the R8.
Memory cards: 24mb of storage have been built into the R8. This is enough for around 7 photos. The camera is also compatible with SD and SDHC cards.
Ease of use rating: Good. There are one or two extra features to get used to when compared to a more basic point and shoot model. If you are planning to use the R8 as a fully automatic camera then you should be up and running in no time.
Points I like:
LCD screen clarity - novel design - sharpness
Where it could improve:
Skin tones in some portrait shots
Alternatives
There are not that many digital cameras that strike me as a clear alternative to the R8. Other 10 megapixel cameras with a wide angle lens include: Samsung NV24HD.
Verdict:
I like the Ricoh R8. It is certainly worth considering alongside some of the more widely recognised brands such as Canon, Sony and Panasonic. Aside from some issues with colour the R8 takes a decent photo in most situations.
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Olympus Sp 570 Uz Digital Camera Review
The Olympus SP-570 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens. This is the longest lens currently available on a consumer digital camera.
Why Buy the Olympus SP-570?
I guess Im stating the obvious when I say the main attraction of the SP-570 is the long zoom lens. This length of zoom usually comes in handy for wildlife and sporting subjects. In addition to the length of the lens, the camera also has manual exposure controls. For anyone who is use to handing an SLR camera you may be interested to hear that the lens is zoomed in and out by twisting the lens barrel rather than the more typical method of pushing buttons on the back of the camera.
As you would expect with a lens this size, the SP-570 offers image stabilisation. The lens has a focal length equivalent to 26 - 520mm in 35mm format. This makes the lens wide angle and makes it ideal for shooting wide scenes, such as landscapes. The camera also comes with a set of manual exposure controls. Therefore this camera is a good choice for someone who sees photography as a hobby.
Image Quality Olympus SP-570 test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
The SP-570 certainly handles the lighter colours well in this shot with plenty of detail showing in the boats and also in the white wooden slats under the roof of the building.
There is also impressive levels of detail showing in the in some of the more lightly shaded areas. Focusing is sharp with the brickwork of the building standing out well.
Colours have a gentler feel to them than many of the digital cameras I have tested recently.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
This is another fair effort. Sharpness stands up well considering the distance between the camera and the scene. You can also see the benefit of the wide angle lens with plenty of the scene showing in the shot.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
With the lens zoomed into to its maximum capacity purple fringing becomes quite evident. This will be more of a problem when taking photos with light coloured objects in the scene, such as the boats in the test shot. As with many cameras, offering extreme length of lens focusing loses some of its sharpness when the lens is fully extended.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
In this test shot the SP-570 copes well with the scene. As I would expect the picture is sharper and the camera has no problem focusing on the brickwork of the building.
Outdoor Portrait
There are no problems with sharpness or colour in this shot. If you find the result is darker in the shadows than you would like then you can try using flash to lighten these areas.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
This is another sharply focused effort. The flash is quite powerful and shows quite clearly on areas of the face.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
For me this is the most impressive photo out of all my test shots. The SP-570 is able to use the available light to produce a natural looking shot. Brightness and definition are better than the vast majority of cameras are able to manage. This is one of the benefits of working with a camera that has a large sized lens.
Colours
In most cases, the colours produced by this Olympus digital camera are calmer and less vivid than most other brands produce. There are instances where I would like to have seen more punch to the colours, but this is a matter of personal taste.
Macro
This is another shot where I am impressed by the amount of brightness the camera is able to show in the photo. Levels of detail are good without quite being top drawer. A touch of purple fringing also shows where the light catches the edge of the watch.
ISO 400 and ISO 1600
My test shots at both ISO 400 and ISO 1600 show fairly typical levels of noise. If you push ISO above these levels, it really becomes a serious problem.
Overall
Overall Im pretty happy. Picture quality impressed me in most situations.
Shutter Lag
A single photo took 0.52 seconds with five taking 12.23 seconds. Turning the flash on increased the times to 1.35 seconds for a single photo and 14.59 seconds for five. I would like to have seen faster times for all of the tests.
It took the camera 3.05 seconds to turn on and capture the first photo.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style: The SP-570 has as much of an SLR like feel than any other compact digital camera I can remember testing. It has a very solid feel in the hand and looks like a compact SLR. It is available in black.
Dimensions: 118.5 x 84 x 87.5 mm
Weight: 445g
Batteries: Four AA batteries are required to power the camera.
Memory cards: The camera is compatible with xD cards. Olympus has built enough memory into the SP-570 to store around 21 photos.
Ease of use rating: Good. To get the most out of thisOlympus digital camera you will need to spend plenty of time working with the camera and getting used to all the controls the camera offers. Olympus has done a good job in placing various controls at your fingertips. There is a control dial on top of the camera and dedicated buttons for focus and exposure lock, continuous shooting and a switch to select manual or automatic focusing.
Points I like:
Looks good build quality handling picture quality
Where it could improve:
Shutter delay could be faster
Alternatives
Although there are an increasing number of longer and longer lenses on the market, the longest lenses I have tested before the SP-570 have 18x zoom lenses. One camera I would suggest checking out is the Nikon Coolpix P80.
Verdict:
The Olympus SP-570 handles more like a Digital SLR than any other camera I have tested. I like the barrel twisting method of zoom. Add in a hot shoe, RAW mode and various manual controls and you have a very good camera for a photography enthusiast.
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Panasonic Dmc Fx35 Digital Camera Review
The Panasonic DMC FX35 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. The lens has the widest angle I have tested.
Why Buy the Panasonic DMC FX35?
The wide angle lens will come in handy if you wish to squeeze more width into a photo. For example this could be for a landscape photos or for a group of people. This Panasonic digital camera is also easy to use, small enough to fit into a pocket and looks good too. Picture quality is certainly above average.
Image Quality Panasonic DMC FX35 test shots
Outdoor 1 (Medium Zoom)
We start off with a pleasant, colourful photo. I like the blues of the sky and the darker greens of the trees. There is a small loss of detail as the sun strikes the boats.
Outdoor 2 (No Zoom)
Because of the wide angle lens this was the big interest shot for me. I can see the impact of the lens as soon as I look at the picture. With a normal lens the bungalow on the left hand side does not always manage to creep into the picture. Here the entire building comes into view. Taking into account the wide angle lens focusing is good. There is a loss of light in the corners of the photo.
Outdoor 3 (Maximum Zoom)
Once again the DMC FX35 produces a decent effort. Sharpness is good and the colour balance works well too.
Outdoor 4 (Building)
This is my key shot for checking focusing. This Panasonic digital camera handles the test well, especially when you consider this shot was with the zoom lens more or less fully extended. It compares well with shots taken with other cameras.
Outdoor Portrait
Using the white balance setting of shady adds plenty of colour to the shot. I like this shot. It has a warm feel to in and the camera focuses well.
Indoor Portrait with Flash
The DMC FX35 manages to include plenty of detail in the shot. Perhaps a little extra light to get into the darker areas of the shot, such as the hair would have made it even better.
Indoor Portrait without Flash
This is a decent effort. If I was being picky I would say I would also like a touch more brightness in the shot too.
Colours
Panasonic cameras produce strong colours. There is plenty of evidence of this in the second outdoor shot. If you like strong colours then you will like the colours this camera produces.
Macro
I am very happy with the macro shot. The DMC FX35 manages to bring out plenty of detail and the picture is sharply focused.
ISO 400 and ISO 1600
This test produces a result in line with most other digital cameras. At ISO 400 noise is evident in the photo, but to an acceptable level. Any higher and picture quality really suffers. To get the best possible results I would suggest selecting the Intelligent ISO setting for taking photos in poor light when flash cannot be used or when trying to freeze action.
Overall
The DMC FX35 passes most of my tests. I have no real issues with picture quality and it out performs most of its rivals.
Shutter Lag
With the flash unit off my times were 0.37 seconds for a single shot and 12.76 seconds for five. With flash on the times were similar. These were 0.42 seconds for a single shot and 13.08 seconds for five. Without flash the times are roughly average. With flash on the times are fast when compared to other, similar cameras.
You can compare this camera to other models by taking a look at the Shutter Lag Comparison Table.
Style: This is a stylish, small compact digital camera. It has a very clean design and is available in black, blue and silver.
Dimensions: 94.7 x 51.9 x 22mm
Weight: 125g
Batteries: Lithium ion. Panasonic supplies both a battery and a charger with the DMC FX35 as standard.
Memory cards: The built in memory is a generous 50mb. This is enough for around 13 photos. The camera is also compatible with SD and SDHC cards.
Ease of use rating: Very Good. Like all Panasonic digital cameras the DMC FX35 is pretty straightforward. The menu system is clear and easy to read.
Points I like:
Ease of use wide screen movies high angle LCD screen design picture quality
Where it could improve:
A touch more brightness for my indoor tests
Alternatives
Other good quality pocket cameras include the Canon IXUS 80 IS and Canon IXUS 85 IS.
Verdict:
If I was looking for a pocket sized camera I would certainly consider the Panasonic DMC FX35. When it comes to picture quality it is a good all rounder and the wide angle lens is a big advantage for landscapes and groups of people.
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Panasonic DMC FX35 Summary Description: 10 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens Ease of Use: 8
Features: 8
Colour: 8
Macro: 8
Indoors: 8
Value for Money: 8
Style: 9
Movie Mode: 9
Image Quality: 9
Build Quality: 8
Total: 83
Verdict: “This camera ticks most of the right boxes. Picture quality is very good, the camera is stylish and it is also easy to use. The camera also has the widest lens I have tested for a compact camera. It will also slip into a pocket.” Review Date: May 2008
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The Pentax Optio E70 Digital Camera Receives the Thumbs Up From Internet Users
The Optio E70 digital camera was recently launched by Pentax, who have produced a powerful 10 megapixel digital camera with a great new simplified interface, as there are now bigger visible size buttons to make things a lot more easy. A new introduction is the ‘Green’ shooting mode, giving the digital camera direct control over the key shooting settings.
Now this digital camera is just ideal for digital newbies as it offers features like the triple anti-shake protection, the 7 shooting modes, and Super-Fast Face Detection.
The Pentax Optio E70 is ideal for a frequent digital camera user as it runs on normal AA alkaline batteries, preferably rechargeable ones. The camera also looks really stylish with a flush face and nothing protruding from the lens, and it isn’t big and bulky either.
So just why is the Optio E70 digital camera such an ideal camera for newbie digital photographers? Wee the list in long, but what most impressed me were the large visible icons presented on the LCD monitor and the simple way of setting your modes and functions. The operational status is no longer a complicated issue and you will soon be hooked to your Optio E70 digital camera, which will produce some of the best digital images you would have ever seen.
There are so many new functions to assist in the production of quality images. For amazing still images the Pixel Track SR model is an extra bonus, correcting shaky blurred photos through the Pentax new exclusive software that performs real time digital editing.
Outdoor photographers often find difficulties for producing quality images when there are poor lighting conditions. The High-Sensitivity SR mode has been introduced to give still photography a new meaning, because this camera automatically increases its sensitivity to an awesome ISO 6400, permitting a higher shutter speed setting.
Now let’s take a closer look at the real quality of Optimum images which is backed up by an outrageous 10 megapixels making the Optio E70 digital camera a pioneer in an emerging digital camera era. The camera also includes an image engine that processes to an amazing capacity. Don’t let me forget the advanced high-performance lens that Pentax has added, only allowing quality digital photographs with a unique sharpness.
When it comes to digital photography reviews, the Optio E70 digital camera is all the talk on internet Photography forums, as well as on the photography social bookmarking sites.
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