Olympus E-300 digital camera review

Based on the TIPA Award-winning FourThirds Standard, The Olympus E-300 comes in a kit featuring a new 14–45mm ZUIKO DIGITAL zoom. The impressive features of the kit include:

• High performance Kodak 8-Megapixel Progressive Scan CCD imager


• SuperSonic Wave dust filter over the image sensor


• Four-Thirds System lens mount for Zuiko Digital Specific lenses


• Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual and Scene exposure modes


• Selectable sRGB or Adobe RGB Color Space


• JPEG, TIFF and RAW file formats


• Simultaneous capture of RAW + JPEG files


• Digital ESP, Center-weighted or Spot exposure metering modes


• Exposure compensation ±5 steps EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 steps


• 3-point (selectable) TTL Auto Focus


• Builtin multi-mode intelligent flash


• Hot shoe for E System TTL flash units (FL36, FL50)


• High capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery and charger(BLM-1 battery)


• Capture 2.5fps up to 4 frames in RAW or TIFF


• Auto Exposure and White Balance bracketing


• ISO range 100 to 400 with boost to 800/1600


• White balance settings from 3,000K to 10,000K in 12 steps and 4 custom white balance settings


• Next Generation TruePic Technology with advanced noise reduction


• 5-level Sharpening, Contrast and Saturation controls


• 1.8" HyperCrystal LCD monitor with 160° viewing angle


• USB connectivity and PictBridge direct-print compatible


• CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrive compatible


• High capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery and charger


• Optional Battery Grip with heavy-duty battery pack

In the box

The Olympus E-300 comes complete with the new Zuiko Digital 14-45mm f3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Apart from this you will find USB and video cables, shoulder strap and body and lens caps. As with all other DSLRs no memory card is included, so our advise would be to go out and buy the largest CompactFlash card you can afford. Keep in mind that a single JPEG image from an 8-megapixel camera at maximum resolution will be something like 5Mb to 8Mb, depending on the level of compression used. Fortunately card capacities are rising as prices are coming down.

The E-300 uses the BLM1 li-ion battery which is the same as the one used in the E-1 and several other Olympus cameras. During our tests we managed to take about 400 images with one single charge. We didn't skimp on using the LCD and it was freezing outside, so results might well be a bit more favourable in warmer circumstances. The BCM2 AC-charger takes about 5 hours to get an empty battery ready for action again. We did not have a camera manual to our disposal at the time of our test, but from our experience we know that Olympus always include a printed manual to explain the basic functions of the camera, whereas advanced options are explained on the accompanying CD.

Image quality

Let's find out if performance of the included kit lens can really match the professional standard of the FourThirds system. The Zuiko Digital 14-45mm f3.5-5.6 zoom lens (28-90mm eq), has a shortest focusing distance of 0.38m/1.3ft which does not make it suitable for true macro work but - to be honest - this is not what most photographers will use it for anyway. Far more important is the general image quality in day to day picture situations. We have to conclude that in this field the lens performs quite well. Sharpness at wide angle is good although at telephoto it appears to be a little softer. Stopping down the lens obviously improves on this. There is some barrel distortion at wide angle but it appears to be less than with 28mm equivalent lenses on other prosumer DSLRs. Pincushion distortion at tele is not an issue, as there isn't any. Vignetting is kept well under control at wide angle although we found some slight shading in extreme corners at tele setting - see one of the sample images above. Chromatic aberration is completely absent.

The standars that choose a good camera is longer working time and a high quality image.All of these are given by Olympus E-300 camera.E-300 have a high capacity olympus BLM-1 battery, 0.1 second with manual focus.So the olympus camera is better choose.

JVC Everio GZ-HD7 Camcorder Review

JVC GZ-HD7 expands its award-winning Everio hard drive camcorder family with the addition of the JVC HD Everio GZ-HD7, a new high definition camcorder that provides full HD 1920x1080i video quality combined with the convenience of hard drive recording and high capacity li ion battery(BN-VF823). Designed to enable consumers to conveniently capture and share their memories in full high definition without the need for removable tapes or discs.

General

• Product Type:Camcorder


• Digital Zoom :200 x


• Optical Sensor Size:1/5 in


• Optical Sensor Type:3CCD


• Min Illumination:18 lux


• Digital Video Format:MPEG-2


• Image Stabilizer:Optical


• Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode

Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card


• Digital Storage Media:Hard disk drive - Built-in - 60 GB


• Image Storage:JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1440 x 1080, JPEG 1024 x 768, JPEG 640 x 480


• Media Type:Hard disk drive

Lens System

• Type :Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 33 mm - F/1.8-1.9


• Focal Length:3.3 mm - 33 mm


• Lens Aperture :F/1.8-1.9


• Optical Zoom :10 x


• Filter Size:46 mm

Connections

• Connector Type:1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input


• Expansion Slot(s):1 x SD Memory Card


• Microphone type :Built-in

Battery

• Supported Battery;1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery JVC BN-VF823

Physical Characteristics

• Width:3.6 in


• Depth:7.3 in


• Height :3 in


• Weight:1.5 lbs

The GZ-HD7 utilizes a lens designed for high definition by FUJINON. FUJINON is the leader in professional camera lens for live HD images. This lens features 3 aspherical elements and provides nearly the same brightness (F1.8-1.9) throughout its zoom range. In addition, the lens surface is coated with a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC) that greatly reduces degradation caused by light reflecting off the lens surfaces, leading to greater light transmission and reduced flaring and ghosting.

The JVC GZ-HD7 Provides effective camera-shake compensation while utilizing the maximum CCD pixel count to achieve 1920x1080 resolution.AND its battery(BN-VF823 battery) can supply powetful energy,approximately 400 images or a viewing time of approximately 300 minutes.

I hope the review is useful for some friends who want to buy jvc camera.

Sony DSC-F505 Digital camera review

The new Sony DSC-F505 CyberShot is radically different from all the other 2- megapixel digicams with the exception of the Nikon Coolpix 950. It has a swiveling (+90 to -50 degrees) zoom lens that rotates independantly of the LCD display. The F505 sports a longer focal length 5X optical zoom lens and the digicam world's first hybrid, 2-inch color LCD display that is viewable even in direct sunlight.The F505 camera is also encased in a highly durable, die-cast magnesium alloy body.

Sony DSC-F505 Specifications:

• Viewfinder LCD only


• LCD Screen 2.0" (51mm)


• Video Out NTSC (PAL in Europe)


• Special Features MPEG video recording to 15 seconds, unusually sharp lens


• Power Sony NP-FS11 battery, included charger/AC adapter


• Usable Battery Types InfoLITHIUM(tm) only


• Size 4.25 x 2.5 x 5.4 inches (107.2 x 62.2 x 135.9 mm)


• Weight 15 ounces (435g) w/o batteries


• Shutter Speed Range 1/8 to 1/725


• Exposure TTL, Automatic


• Exposure Compensation +/- 1.5EV, 1/2EV steps


• Self-Timer 10 seconds


• Focus TTL Automatic, or manual with focus indicator


• Focus Range 19.6in. (50cm) to infinity


• Macro Range 3.15in (8cm) to 19.6in. (50cm)


• Storage Removable Memory Stick, 4MB included


• Image Capacity 5-50


• File Format(s) JPEG


• Image Capture Cycle Time, secs (High/Low Res) 3.5/3.0


• Image Download Time, secs @115K baud ("HQ" image mode) USB: 849K in 3.7 seconds: 229 KB/sec


• Flash Range 11.8 inches - 8.3 feet (0.3 - 2.5m)


• Flash Modes Auto, On, Off


• Software PictureGear (Windows), USB driver (Mac)


• Sensor Resolution (Pixels): 2,022,096 pixels, 1/2 inch


• Image Dimensions :1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480


• Compression Levels :Fine, Normal


• Sensitivity: - ASA/ISO equivalent rating EV +8 to 21
  (2.0 to 16,000 foot-candles, 22 to 175,000 lux)


• ISO not stated


• Lens Type Glass


• Lens - Focal Length (35mm equivalents) 38-190mm


• Lens - Aperture Range f2.8-f/3.3 to f/8.0


• Filter Threads 52mm


• Optional Accessories Soft case, add'l batteries, accessory lenses, 8, 16, 32, 64 meg Memory Sticks (strongly recommend purchase of at least one larger memory card!)

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 digital camera offers the flexibility of digital imaging with the performance features and manual adjustments that give users precise control over the outcome of their pictures.

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera also has a high-speed USB interface to transfer images to a USB-equipped PC 50 times faster than serial connectors. This makes it an ideal tool for business presentations, family use or to add pictures or short movies to e-mail,web pages and graphics design applications.

Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera have powerful battery sony NP-FS11 lithium ion battery,longer battery life,1300 pic images

High imaging performance is synonymous with the built-in Carl Zeiss "Vario-Sonnar" lens system that is part of the Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera. It provides among the best optics systems in the industry to deliver crisp detail and image clarity.
The 5X optical and 10X precision digital zoom with macro focus and a manual focus ring delivers a sharper, clearer picture when zooming-in. Improved interpolation technology delivers cleaner digital zooming with less distortion than other cameras when using digital zoom.

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 digital camera captures 1600 x 1200 resolution images with a 1/2" CCD, custom designed for digital still photography. The images have a color depth of 24-bits, providing sharpness, depth and negligible distortion compared with the natural image. Print outs at this resolution are comparable with conventional photographs.

A number of manual features on the Cyber-shot DSC-F505 camera allow users more control over image capture. These features include: one-button white balance control (auto/indoor/outdoor/one-push); one-button spot meter settings; and programmable auto exposure (AE). The programmed AE mode allows users the selection of the best aperture and shutter speeds for a given scene, lighting or action with: Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Twilight Mode/Twilight + Mode, Landscape and Pan Focus.

The Cyber-shot DSC-F505 features Sony's popular MPEG Movie Mode that allows consumers capture video and audio for business or pleasure. Sony's Playback Zoom with Crop and Save feature lets the consumer edit images during playback by zooming in and cropping the original image.

Above all, you can find sony DSC-F505 is a power battery whith high quality battery(NP-FS11 battery) and image.If you want to buy a camera,the dsc-f505 is your best choice.

Nikon Coolpix 4500 Digital camera Review

The Nikon Coolpix 4500, a 4-megapixel, 4X optical-zoom spin on the swivel-lens camera.the Coolpix 4500 offers advanced imaging control options as well as numerous automatic functions for a wide range of versatility in a more compact, solid and ergonomic magnesium alloy body. The Coolpix 4500 provides superior still images up to a maximum size of 2,272 x 1,704 pixels.

Coolpix 4500 features:

• 4x Nikkor-Zoom lens with focal range of 7.85-32mm (35mm equiv - 38-155mm) f/2.6-5.1


• 4.0 million effective pixels


• 1.5in LCD screen


• Magnesium-alloy body


• Shutter speeds from 8sec to 1/2,300 sec


• Macro shooting down to 2cm


• Noise Reduction mode


• Voice Memo


• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL1


• CompactFlash Card Type I/II


• White Balance Bracketing


• Five-area multi autofocus


• 16 Scene modes


• TIFF or JPEG format images


• Auto pop-up speedlight


• Photoshop Elements, Fotostation Easy and Arcsoft Panoramamaker


• Priced from 645 to around 530

Connectionsa

The standard connections for USB, Power-in and Audio/Video-out are present. There is also a sync terminal on the lens section of the body, this can be used to attach an external Speedlight flash.

Battery life

The now familiar EN-EL1 rechargeable battery (5.0 Wh), also found on the CP5000 and CP5700, is used here. Nikon estimates that the battery will last for about 100 minutes in "average use".

Image quality

At an average print-size this looks a very sharp and colourful photo. Looking at a 100% scale view of the fly's legs, the Coolpix 4500 is about as sharp as other digital cameras in this price range. Where it leaps ahead of many of its competitors, is the macro capability that allowed the shot to be taken. The Coolpix cameras have had this macro capability as one of their strong points for some time now and the Coolpix 4500 continues the tradition.

I like the camera,beacause Nikon includes an external charger for the nikon EN-EL1. They also give you a lens cap and strap to protect the lens.And high quality image.

Nikon Coolpix 3700 digital camera review

The Nikon Coolpix 3700 is a sub-compact digital camera with a precision 3x Optical-Zoom Nikkor lens and 3.2-megapixel resolution that delivers up to 2048 x 1536-pixel images. It incorporates a host of new and exciting Coolpix features designed to make picture-taking fast and simple. The Coolpix 3700 is the first Coolpix camera to use SD memory, the fastest growing and most widely embraced digital medium available today.

Coolpix 3700 Features:

• 3-megapixel effective CCD for images up to 2048x1536 pixels


• Nikkor 3x optical zoom (35-105mm in 35mm equivalent)


• Macro focus with AF down to 1.6 inches


• 5-area AF with user selectable focus area


• 1.5-inch 134,000 pixel TFT color monitor


• Compact, stylish, lightweight and durable aluminum body


• Program AE and 15 pre-programmed Scene exposure modes


• Single, Continuous H 2.5/L 1.5fps, 16-Shot Multi


• Eight movie modes including 640x480 (VGA) at 30fps with audio


• Automatic shutter speeds from 1/3000 sec. to 4 sec's


• Built-in flash with auto, fill, and red-eye reduction


• 256-segment Matrix exposure metering


• TTL Auto White Balance, 5 presets and custom set


• PictBridge and Epson USB Direct-Print compatible


• Secure Digital card slot, 16MB card included


• Plug-n-Play USB 1.1 connectivity, mass storage compliant


• One-Touch upload for easy image transfers


• Rechargeable Li-ion battery(EN-EL5) included

Like other Nikon cameras, the Coolpix 3700 includes a Lexar "starter" memory card. The one included here is 16MB, which is okay, but you'll want a larger one right away. Might I suggest 128MB as a good place to start? The CP3700 does not support MultiMediaCards!

The Coolpix 3700 uses the new EN-EL5 battery, a proprietary lithium-ion battery with 4.0 Wh of energy. Nikon estimates that you can take about 200 photos per charge, which is typical of a compact camera.

Normally I knock a camera that uses proprietary batteries, and I do so for two reasons. One, because they're expensive.In addition to using the EN-EL5, the CP3700 can also use a CP1 lithium prismatic battery (not rechargeable). The CP1 lasts about 25% longer than the EN-EL5.

Superior image quality

The Coolpix 3700, with its precision 3x optical Zoom-Nikkor lens and 3.2 megapixel resolution delivers superior optical performance and photo-quality (2,048 x 1,536-pixel) images packed with natural looking colour and sharp detail. The new Coolpix camera utilises Nikon technologies and imaging expertise to ensure faithful colour reproduction, sharp contrast and clarity in virtually all shooting conditions. Excellence in image quality is ensured thanks to the high-precision 256-segment Matrix exposure metering and TTL- controlled Auto White Balance.

Stylish, sleek-compact design

Lightweight and pocket-sized, the Coolpix 3700 is designed to be easy to carry, durable and attractive. Encased in a slim compact body with a brushed aluminium finish, the camera measures approximately (W x H x D) 95.5 x 50.0 x 31.0mm (3.76 x 1.97 x 1.22 in) and weighs just 130g (4.6oz) without battery and SD memory card.

Easy to operate, fun to use

1. As with all cameras in the Coolpix series, the Coolpix 3700 aims to make digital photography simpler for the novice and to offer potential for the advanced user to experiment and develop their skills and capabilities.

2. Simple operation: The controls on the Coolpix 3700 have been kept to a minimum and are logically arranged for easy, speedy handling. The camera also powers up instantly and features a fast shutter response.

3. 15 Scene Modes: The Coolpix 3700 is equipped with 15 Scene Modes, including Portrait, Party/Indoor, Sunset, Museum, Fireworks Show and Panorama Assist, which optimise the camera settings for a wide range of subjects, backgrounds and lighting conditions.

4. Continuous Shooting: The fast-acting shutter is also capable of shooting at 2.5 (H) or 1.5 (L) frames per second, or the new Multi-shot mode for capturing 16 consecutive frames in a single image.

5. Macro Function: In Macro Mode, the Coolpix 3700 delivers sharply focused images of subjects from as close as 4cm (1.6in).

6. TV Movie Mode: The Coolpix 3700 offers eight Movie Modes, including a new TV Movie Mode with streaming technology that enables the production of TV-size (640 x 480-pixel) movies complete with sound.

Above all, the Nikon Coolpix 3700 was an average performer.High quality image and battery(nikon en-el5),easy to use.So you can prensent to your families as a christmas gift.

Fujifilm FinePix F402 digital camera review

The F402 is a very small metal camera designed for point-and-shoot users. It uses a 2.1 Megapixel SuperCCD sensor rather than a regular CCD used by other cameras. The "deal" with the SuperCCD is that the individual light sensors on the SuperCCD are arranged in a different pattern that on traditional CCDs, allowing for a higher density. That's how a 2.1 Megapixel SuperCCD produces images with 4 million pixels.

Fujifilm FinePix F402: Features At A Glance

• Fujifilm’s 3rd Generation Super CCD provides 2.1 million effective pixels (delivering 4.0 million recorded pixels). Uses special Noise Reduction technology to produce ultra-low noise results even at the highest sensitivity. Pixel Data Coupling technology also enables higher ISO sensitivities (from 200 equivalency to ultra high speed 800* and 1600*)


• Sharp 39mm (35mm equivalent) Super EBC Fujinon prime lens


• 3.6x digital zoom (VGA mode, 640 x 480 pixels)


• Movie mode offering QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) at 10 frames per second with sound (clips up to 60 seconds, or 240 seconds in 160 x 120 mode)


• Powerful built-in flash


• New easy-to-use graphical user interface


• Low power consumption for long battery life (NP-40)


• cPictureCradle™ included, for convenient downloading of images and recharging of batteries


• Stylish brushed-metal case with ultra-slim design


• Uses Fujifilm’s recently-announced xD-Picture Card memory format

The F402 uses a different batteries than the F401 did -- it's much less powerful. The F401 used the NP-60, which had 3.8 Wh of power. Here, the NP-40 battery has 2.6 Wh of power -- about 1/3 less.

Powerful multimedia capabilities

The fast and accurate processing of images, made possible by the 3rd Generation Super CCD, delivers an impressive movie mode, offering 320 x 240 pixel (QVGA) resolution at ten frames per second with sound. In addition, the camera can be used as a webcam for Internet conferencing.

Cool styling, great results!

The FinePix F402's styling builds on the successful formula developed with the FinePix F401 Zoom. The compact design makes the camera ideal to carry with you everywhere. The use of the recently announced xD-Picture Card further enhances the storage capabilities of this camera, offering high capacities, fast image storage/retrieval times and low power consumption.

Everything included in the box

The FinePix F402 ships with a host of accessories including a PictureCradle, fujifilm NP-40 Lithium-ion battery, AC power adaptor, 16MB xD-Picture Card, strap and soft case. The supplied software CD includes USB drivers, Fujifilm's FinePix viewer for image browsing, DP Editor and VideoImpression for movie editing.

Optional accessories include additional xD-Picture Cards (16 to 128MB, with larger capacities available soon) and USB xD-Picture Card readers.

Canon Powershot S50

The PowerShot S50 is Canon's first 5 megapixel camera. The latest in a series of cameras (S30, S40, S45) that share the same body design, the S50 remains true to its heritage.

Canon S50 Specifications

• 5.0 megapixels (effective)


• 3x optical zoom/4.1x digital zoom


• auto and manual focus


• program and manual exposure


• JPEG and RAW file formats


• ISO range 50-400


• proprietary Lithium-Ion battery (NB-2L,NB-2LH)


• movie mode with sound

The top-ranked Canon PowerShot S50 offers superb image quality and easy-to-use controls. Offering almost all the advanced features and optional manual controls of the G3, yet simple enough for beginners to use, the S50 should appeal to anyone who wants high resolution in a compact package.

The included 32MB CompactFlash card is a good place to start, but you'll definitely need a larger card. The S50 works with Type I or Type II CompactFlash cards, so the IBM Microdrive is an option (and a good one at that).

The S50 uses a smaller battery than the G3. The NB-2LH battery has a respectable 4.2 Watt/hours of power. Canon estimates that you can get about 335 photos per charge with 50% LCD use, or 3 hours in playback mode.

Canon includes an external battery charger with the S50. You plug it directly into the wall -- no cords needed. I like that. Charging the battery takes about 80 minutes.

We're very pleased with the S50's images. Exposures generally came out just right, and our photos showed excellent detail and dynamic range. Canon's firmware doesn't oversharpen the pictures, so they have a very smooth -- if slightly soft -- look. Noise levels are low, and even our ISO 400 shots were less noisy than what we've seen from many 5-megapixel competitors. We recommend using the ISO 50 or 100 setting when shooting in bright light to obtain beautifully smooth, noise-free shots.

As always, I recommend a trip down to your local reseller to try out the PowerShot S50 and it's competitors before you buy!The Powershot S50 have a strong power canon NB-2LH battery and good quality image.So I think you can buy it.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 digital camera review

Recently, I got a Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 and went out with it yesterday, using it from about midday to about 11 at night (alright maybe not using it the ENTIRE time),I'm really happy with the quality of the photos and how easy it is to take quick pictures.So,now I want to share it with you.

Inside Sony Cybershot DSC-T100 box,you can find:

The 8.1 effective Megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T100 camera,NP-BG1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery ,Battery charger ,Wrist strap ,USB + A/V cable ,CD-ROM featuring Picture Motion Browser and drivers
and 32 page basic manual (printed) plus full manual (on CD-ROM).

DSC-T100 uses the same NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery as several of Sony's other cameras.The NP-BG1 battery has 3.6 Wh of energy,which isn't much, but somehow Sony manages to squeeze good numbers out of it. This is the only Sony digital camera battery that I know of that isn't an "InfoLithium", which means that it won't tell you how many minutes you have left before the battery dies.

A surprisingly strong heart beats beneath the DSC-T100's slim, shiny exterior. The 8-megapixel camera features a 35mm-to-175mm-equivalent 5x zoom Zeiss lens, a notable upgrade over previous T-series cameras' 3x zoom lenses.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100's firmware offers almost as many useful features as its hardware does. Its face-detection mode automatically adjusts exposures when shooting family photos. You can also tweak color, correct red-eye, and even apply different effects such as fish-eye and cross filter, all within the camera. The T100 can also output MP3-playing slide shows to standard definition TVs with the included RCA video cable, or to high-definition TVs with an optional component-video cable.

The reson I Like it is:

• 5X zoom in a compact, stylish body


• Good image quality


• Optical image stabilization


• Huge 3-inch LCD display


• Snappy performance


• AF-assist lamp; good low light focusing


• 1 cm minimum focus distance in "super" macro mode


• Face detection and redeye removal features work well, though limited to just two shooting modes


• Optical zoom and image stabilization can be used in movie mode


• Superb battery life(sony NP-BG1)


• Optional underwater case and wide-angle lens


• USB 2.0 High Speed protocol supported

Dear friends,if you want to buy a camera or charge a new camera,the DSC-T100 is a better choose.

Sony DSC-F77 Digital Camera Review

Sony DSC-F77 Offers a Uniquely Stylish Design, Carl Zeiss Distagon Lens, New Smart Zoom Technology and Cradle.The Cyber-shot DSC-F77 brings an unique Sony camera design back to life.

The DSC-F77 has a very good bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

• The 4.0 effective Megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-F77 camera


• 16MB Memory Stick card


• NP-FC11 InfoLithium battery


• Battery charger / AC adapter


• Wrist strap


• USB cable


• A/V cable


• Dimensions (WxDxH): 9.3 cm x 2.7 cm x 7.1 cm


• Weight: 0.2 kg


• Colour: Silver


• Localisation: Europe


• Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick


• Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode


• Lens Aperture: F/2.8


• Focus Adjustment: Automatic


• Min Focus Range: 50 cm


• Focal Length: 7.65 mm


• Digital Zoom: 3.5 x


• Camera Flash: Built-in flash


• Red Eye Reduction: Built-in


• Microphone: Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - mono


• Viewfinder: Optical - real-image

Sony includes a 16MB Memory Stick card with the DSC-F77.I'd suggest 128MB as a good starter size (though a larger card wouldn't hurt!). You can use regular Memory Sticks (limited to 256MB) or the new Memory Stick Pro cards, which have a larger capacity (up to 1GB) and higher transfer rates. Memory Stick Pro cards tend to be a little more expensive than other formats (such as CompactFlash).

The DSC-F77 uses a proprietary lithium-ion battery known as the sony NP-FC11. This battery translates into spending 165 minutes (330 photos) in record mode and 400 minutes in playback mode.

When it's time to charge the battery, plug the included adapter into the camera. It takes approximately 200 minutes to fully charge the battery. The adapter can also be used to power your camera in a studio setting or when you're transferring photos to your PC.

Another key benefit of the DSC-F77 is its operating speed, allowing the user to capture the moment as it happens. The rotating lens operates as an on/off switch – a feature which significantly reduces the time taken to shoot a picture. The camera takes less than one second to power up while it features a shutter time lag of only 0.35 seconds and a shutter interval speed of approx. 2 seconds. Another feature which speeds up operation is the latest high speed USB 2.0.

If you are searching a sony camera,sony DSC-F77 camera is a better chose.

Casio EXILIM EX-S20 Review

Casio EXILIM EX-S20 is a mere 11.3 mm thick, 83mm wide and 53mm high. Its stylish stainless steel case resists de-coloration and it's finished to a high gloss using CASIO's 'Ex Fine Blast Treatment'. Furthermore, a new lens protection cover has been added to help protect the lens from impact and dirt.

The Exilim's EX-S20 stainless-steel body is well built and nicely finished, though getting a comfortable grip on its tiny dimensions is a bit tricky. Using the hardware and menu-based controls is generally quick and simple.

EX-S20 Features:

• Although the thickness of these new models remains the same (11.3mm) as the EX-S2, Stack MCM (Multi-Chip Module) chip mounting has made it possible to reduce the surface area of these models by about 10% over previous models.


• High-capacity Casio NP-20 battery,lithium ion battery.


• High-speed start-up has the camera ready to shoot about 0.9 seconds after power on (when built-in flash is turned off).


• A release time lag of only 0.01 seconds (monitor screen and flash off) means that an image starts to be recorded virtually as soon as you press the shutter release button.

The camera is ready to shoot again only about one second after you record an image (when built-in flash is turned off).

• High-speed playback scrolls at a speed of about 0.1 seconds per image, making image searches quicker and easier.


• The macro mode lets you move in up to 30 centimetres for close-ups, perfect for shots of A4 size documents.


• A lens cover protects the lens from impact and dust by opening and closing whenever the camera is turned on and off.


• Extended battery performance gives approximately 85% longer continuous recording time than the previous models.


• A 2 megapixel CCD combines with a new noise reduction process for outstanding image quality, especially when shooting at night.


• The BESTSHOT mode provides access to 15 pre-installed camera setups in an instant. Simply select the sample scene that is similar to the image you want to record, and the camera's exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings are configured automatically.


• Photo Stand feature lets you view a slideshow of images with the camera on its cradle.


• Full-month calendar screen shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date.


• World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones around the world as your home time. When travelling to another time zone, simply select the applicable city, and time and date settings are adjusted automatically.


• An alarm function sounds an alarm and displays a specified image at a preset time. With the EX-M20, you can also include a voice message for playback at the alarm time.


• Triple Self-timer records three consecutive images, so you can select and keep the best one.
  Images are stored in a Web browser-viewable format that allows you to browse images in an album on your computer screen.


• 10MB of Flash memory comes built in, and a card slot supports use of an SD memory card or MMC (memory card not included).

The EXILIM EX-S20 model is 10% smaller than its predecessors with no sacrifice to function, and retains a resolution of 2.0 million effective pixels. A number of added features such as the enhanced movie recording facility of up to 60 seconds, (NP-20 battery)extended battery life of 85% over previous models, and the new scratch resistant acrylic panel monitor (LCD), to name but a few, re-emphasize EXILIM as the perfect partner to take anywhere, anytime.

This model incorporates a 1.6" TFT LCD screen with a digital interface, which produces vivid and clear images. Benefiting from CASIO's original design technology, the camera also features a new macro shooting function which allows images to be taken from as little as 30cm away, making the EX-S20 the first fixed-focus EXILIM model to be equipped with macro capabilities.

If you've been looking for an ultra-small digicam that can double as a fashion accessory that can turn heads as well as photograph them, take a good look at the Casio Exilim EX-S20; it's a winner.

Nikon Coolpix S5 Review

Nikon Coolpix S5 is a powerful digital camera.Pictmotion with high-quality music,Eye-catching wave-surface design,Large LCDs ,Rotary multi selector and improved GUI,Built-in Wi-Fi and One-touch portrait functions.

Coolpix S5 is one of two new cameras in Nikon’s S range of ultra-slim pocket compacts. The S series itself is relatively recent, starting with the 5.0 megapixel S1 launched around this time last year. All the cameras in the series share the same basic layout, with a 3x optical zoom non-protruding lens mounted in the top right corner of the front panel, and only a bare minimum of external controls. The S5 has a 6.0 megapixelssensor, a high resolution 2.5in LCD monitor, a hi-capacity Nikon EN-EL8 battery and a strong metal body. It measures 93 x 59 x 20mm and weighs 165g including battery and card – it may be neither the slimmest nor the lightest camera on the market, but it is small and light enough to slip into a shirt pocket or purse without leaving much of a bulge.

Nikon COOLPIX S5 Features:

• Highly compact dimensions of (W x H x D) S5: 93 x 59 x 20mm (3.7 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.);


• Approx. 135g (4.8 oz.), S6: Approx. 140g (4.9 oz.)


• 21MB (approx.), S6: 20MB (approx.) of internal memory, SD Card compatibility
  BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest shot automatically from ten sequential shots


• Exposure BSS automatically selects and saves the shot most closely matching user-selected criteria from five sequential shots


• USB connectivity supports easy transfer of data to computers and other peripherals


• Swift startup of approx. 0.8 seconds; Continuous shooting at up to 2.2fps


• Date Counter visually records countdown of days to an occasion or number of days since an important event


• Help Button provides easy-to-understand explanations for functions on main menu


• Blur Warning informs user after shooting if an image is blurred


• Menu available in a choice of 20 languages


• Noise Reduction produces better results during low-light conditions


• Time zone function enables the camera clock to be set to local time, anywhere in the world
  4x digital zoom extends compositional freedom


• Rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion Battery (supplied) can shoot approx. 210 shots (S5)/ 200 shots (S6) on a single charge


• Field Jacket FJ-CP1 water-resistant case (optional) lets users keep the COOLPIX dry to underwater depths of 3 meters


• Dock Insert PV-10/PV-11 (supplied) enable direct printing to compatible ImageLink printers
  Choice of White Balance: Auto with TTL control, 6-mode manual (Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash and White Bal. Preset)


• Voice recording available for duration of up to 5 hours or until memory capacity is reached

In the Nikon Coolpix S5 box

Apart from the usual straps and cables, the Nikon S5 comes with a handy Quick Start guide plus an elaborate 95-page instruction manual which clearly explains all the finer things of the camera and how to put them to good use. The Nikon S5 buyer is provided with ample info about the all new Pictmotion function to show your images as slide shows with added music on TV or PC. There are many tips on what settings to choose in various image situations and direct printing is explained in great detail as well.

There is no SD memory card with the camera as the Coolpix S5 is equipped with 21Mb of internal memory, which could hold about 8 to 10 six-megapixel shots at its finest resolution. Considering the prices of memory cards today, a 1GB SD card would be a good investment with this camera. This should keep you happy for a week's holiday, shooting about one hundred 6-megapixel images a day.

The proprietary Li-ion EN-EL8 battery provides enough power for almost 200 shots between charges. As other manufacturers manage to get quite a bit more out of their power cells, our best advice with the Nikon would be to buy a spare battery and keep it charged at all times. Charging the battery takes about two hours and is done by placing the camera in the supplied Cool Station MV-14, which acts as a camera dock to send pictures to PC or printer or to connect the S5 to a your home television.

Software comprises Nikon's Picture Project CD-Rom for Windows or MAC to transfer and store images on your PC. Its functions include adjusting brightness and contrast and performing some basic imaging functions. Images can be arranged in folders according to date or subject or shared with others.

Image quality

Nikon's Picture Effects Mode is a very basic "cut to the chase" set of in-camera image adjustment options. Users can select Standard Color, Vivid Color, Black-and-White, Sepia, and Cyanotype (gives images a retro blue-hued monochromatic look).

The Nikon S5 consistently delivers outstanding picture quality, above average performance, and puts the fun back into taking pictures. It is stylish, very well designed, user friendly, surprisingly versatile, and capable of dependably excellent results.

Canon powershot SD700 Review

Yesterday,I bought canon powershot for my sister and she has been extremely happy with it. It's actually quite expensive but worth the price.So I will introduct the camera.

The Canon PowerShot SD700 IS is compact, though slightly larger than the other two models. Still, it's the right size to slip into a jacket or a loose pants pocket. At 6.8 ounces, it's a bit heavy for its small size, giving it a nice, solid feel.

The PowerShot SD700 has an average bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

The 6.0 effective Megapixel Canon PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH camera

16MB Secure Digital card

NB-5L lithium-ion battery

Battery charger

Wrist strap

USB cable

A/V cable

CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solutions, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, and drivers

24 page basic manual + 137 page advanced manual (both printed)

Canon includes a 16MB memory card along with the SD700, which is pretty small for a 6MP camera (holding just four photos at the highest quality setting). That means that you'll need to buy a memory card, which drives up the initial purchase price of the camera a bit. Like the other cameras in the SD series, the SD700 uses Secure Digital memory cards, and I'd suggest a 512MB card as a good starter size. The camera takes advantage of high speed memory cards, so it's worth spending the extra bucks for one of those.

While the "old" SD550 had decent battery life compared to the other Digital ELPHs, it was a bit lacking compared to the competition, so Canon came up with a new, more powerful battery. This new battery, known as the canon NB-5L, packs 4.1 Wh of energy, up about 40% from the SD550's NB-3L battery.

The main camera controls rest in a four-way-plus-OK pad, while menu, print, and display buttons sit next to the LCD screen. You change the flash, timer, macro, and ISO sensitivity settings directly through the control pad, while more technical settings such as exposure compensation, white balance, and color adjustment are accessed via the function menu. The buttons are round and responsive, and they feel comfortable even under large thumbs. My only real quibble with the SD700's control layout is the tiny, finicky power button, which is wedged in an uncomfortable position just above the LCD screen and to the right of the viewfinder.

The SD700 IS's quick and responsive performance hits the right note. A shutter lag of 0.5 second in bright light and 0.8 second in dim light are about average for an ultracompact, but its 1.5-second time to first shot and 1.6-second shot-to-shot time definitely rise above the crowd. Even with the onboard flash enabled, shot-to-shot time rose to only 1.9 seconds. And it keeps up the pace in continuous-shooting mode--about 2.1fps in burst mode for an effectively unlimited number of shots.

The Canon PowerShot SD700 IS is a very strong, compact digital camera that produces great pictures. Its price is a bit high compared to that of its little brothers, the SD600 and SD630, but its great image stabilization and subsequent blur-free photos are worth the extra few quid.

I hope you can love the Powershot SD700 digital camera with high quality NB-5L battery ,Great performance and pictures; effective image stabilization; attractive, comfortable design.

OLympus camedia C-50 Zoom रेविएव

The OLympus camedia C-50 Zoom is an ultra-compact camera that fits easily in your pocket or purse. Now you can carry the power of a fully-featured 5-megapixel digital camera wherever you go, no more excuses for not having it when needed. The C-50 is even slimmer and has an all-metal body for even greater durability. The C-50 Zoom builds on everything that Olympus has perfected in previous compact digicams and offers the user a choice of image sizes from 640x480 for web use all the way up to 2560x1920 for making photo-quality prints up to 13 x 19" and beyond!

Olympus C-50Z Zoom has a good bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

• The 5.0 effective Mpixel C-50 Zoom camera


• 32MB xD Picture Card


• LI-10B lithium ion battery w/charger


• Remote control


• Wrist strap


• USB cable


• Video cable


• CD-ROM featuring Olympus Camedia Master software and drivers


• Basic manual (printed, 39 pages), fold-out Quick Start guide, plus full manual on CD-ROM

There is a 32MB xD Picture Card in the box. It's enough to start with, but you'll want a larger card right away, as those 5 million pixel images take up a lot of space. xD cards are the smallest memory cards out there, and theoretically offer some of the best performance as well. Unfortunately, as of this writing, xD cards aren't any larger than 128MB.

The C-50 zoom is Olympus' first digicam to use a proprietary battery, which isn't surprising considering the size of the camera. I'm not a huge fan of such batteries, but they are unavoidable with cameras this small. The Olympus LI-10B has 4.0 Watt/hours of power.The battery is the same power as casio np-20 battery.

In addition to the still image capture the C-50 Zoom also records 320x240 and 160x120 QuickTime movie modes at 15fps without sound. The length of movie clips is limited to 33 seconds in HQ and 148 seconds in SQ quality. The movie quality indoor is quite good but outdoors you need to watch out for lighting "hot spots" like sun glints off of reflective objects which create nasty top-to-bottom of frame purple streaks. You also have to be careful to keep the sun behind you as the lens goes to full wide angle when you activate movie mode. You can't use the optical zoom but you can enable the digital zoom from the menu.

Olympus c-50 detail:

Combining first-rate photo technology with a compact metal body, C-50ZOOM will thrill the design enthusiasts as well as quality-conscious photographers looking for a state-of-the-art digital camera. Incorporating a five-megapixel CCD, bright (f2.8) 3x zoom lens and precision metering systems, it allows effortless shooting and provides sharp, well-exposed, life-like results. More ambitious photographers will appreciate the creative freedom enabled by the manually adjustable features, such as aperture, shutter and white balance. Finally, this model uses the new digital image storage standard xD-Picture card and li-10b lithium ion rechargeable battery.

OLympus camedia C-50 Zoom रेविएव

The OLympus camedia C-50 Zoom is an ultra-compact camera that fits easily in your pocket or purse. Now you can carry the power of a fully-featured 5-megapixel digital camera wherever you go, no more excuses for not having it when needed. The C-50 is even slimmer and has an all-metal body for even greater durability. The C-50 Zoom builds on everything that Olympus has perfected in previous compact digicams and offers the user a choice of image sizes from 640x480 for web use all the way up to 2560x1920 for making photo-quality prints up to 13 x 19" and beyond!

Olympus C-50Z Zoom has a good bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

• The 5.0 effective Mpixel C-50 Zoom camera


• 32MB xD Picture Card


• LI-10B lithium ion battery w/charger


• Remote control


• Wrist strap


• USB cable


• Video cable


• CD-ROM featuring Olympus Camedia Master software and drivers


• Basic manual (printed, 39 pages), fold-out Quick Start guide, plus full manual on CD-ROM

There is a 32MB xD Picture Card in the box. It's enough to start with, but you'll want a larger card right away, as those 5 million pixel images take up a lot of space. xD cards are the smallest memory cards out there, and theoretically offer some of the best performance as well. Unfortunately, as of this writing, xD cards aren't any larger than 128MB.

The C-50 zoom is Olympus' first digicam to use a proprietary battery, which isn't surprising considering the size of the camera. I'm not a huge fan of such batteries, but they are unavoidable with cameras this small. The Olympus LI-10B has 4.0 Watt/hours of power.The battery is the same power as casio np-20 battery.

In addition to the still image capture the C-50 Zoom also records 320x240 and 160x120 QuickTime movie modes at 15fps without sound. The length of movie clips is limited to 33 seconds in HQ and 148 seconds in SQ quality. The movie quality indoor is quite good but outdoors you need to watch out for lighting "hot spots" like sun glints off of reflective objects which create nasty top-to-bottom of frame purple streaks. You also have to be careful to keep the sun behind you as the lens goes to full wide angle when you activate movie mode. You can't use the optical zoom but you can enable the digital zoom from the menu.

Olympus c-50 detail:

Combining first-rate photo technology with a compact metal body, C-50ZOOM will thrill the design enthusiasts as well as quality-conscious photographers looking for a state-of-the-art digital camera. Incorporating a five-megapixel CCD, bright (f2.8) 3x zoom lens and precision metering systems, it allows effortless shooting and provides sharp, well-exposed, life-like results. More ambitious photographers will appreciate the creative freedom enabled by the manually adjustable features, such as aperture, shutter and white balance. Finally, this model uses the new digital image storage standard xD-Picture card and li-10b lithium ion rechargeable battery.

Canon powershot S80 review

PowerShot S80 perfectly embodies the compact design and superior handling that are the hallmarks of the S-series, and as the top model in the line, it's equipped to impress. The 8.0 Megapixel CCD and wide-angle, high performance lens ensure spectacular images, while the extra-large LCD screen makes shooting and playback easy and fun.

Canon PowerShot S80 detail:

• 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints


• Large high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD screen with wide viewing angle; 3.6 optical zoom


• Brand new,high quality canon NB-2LH lithium ion battery


• New UA lens technology for superior image quality


• 21 shooting modes, including Special Scene modes and My Color for customization while shooting


• Expand your shooting capabilities with optional wide and tele conversion lenses, wireless
  controller , and underwater housing (not included--must be purchased separately)


• DIGIC II Processor


• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

One of the biggest differences between the old S60/S70 and the new S80 is the type of memory card used. While the old models used CompactFlash, the S80 uses Secure Digital cards. Canon includes a 32MB SD card with the camera, which doesn't hold very many 8 Megapixel photos, so buying a larger card is a must. I would suggest picking up a 512MB or 1GB SD card if possible. The camera takes advantage of high speed SD cards so it's worth paying a few extra bucks for one.

The PowerShot S80 uses the same NB-2LH lithium-ion battery as the S60 and S70 (not to mention the Digital Rebel XT). This battery packs 5.3 Wh of energy, which is pretty good for a camera in this class.

Quality build, quality optics

The sleek-looking S80 has been redesigned to give it a solid, high quality build and a more ergonomic, compact body that is over 8% smaller than its predecessor--despite the camera's improved performance. Its 28-100mm f2.8-5.3 (3.6x) optical zoom lens features Canon's advanced UA (Ultra High Refractive Index Aspherical) lens technology, which allows for true wide-angle capability without increasing camera size. The focal length range expands to approximately 22.4 to 200 millimeters with the new optional wide and tele-converter lenses.

The power of 8.0 megapixels plus DIGIC II

With a sensor that includes a massive 8.0 megapixels, the camera produces images for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints, and gives photographers more freedom to crop images.

Canon's advanced image processor, DIGIC II, has been incorporated to increase the camera's speed and responsiveness, while also improving image quality. Auto focus speeds are now up to 20% faster, and focusing performance in low light has improved by around 1 stop, offering better control in dim conditions. DIGIC II drives a 1.8 frames per second continuous shooting speed, and supports 9-point AiAF for fast, accurate focusing even when subjects are not centerd. FlexiZone AF/AE allows free scrolling anywhere within the frame's auto focus area to select the desired subject, for which exposure is weighted accordingly. Manual focus selection is also possible.

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compatibility offers faster communication with computers, speeding up file transfers.High-capacity NB-2LH li-ion battery.

High level control and easy to use

The camera's smaller size has not compromised ease of use. A new large 2.5-inch LCD is adjustable to one of 15 brightness levels and has a Quick-bright function to facilitate shooting in sunny conditions. A real-time histogram, which appears on the LCD monitor, has been incorporated to allow the user to evaluate exposure easily when composing. The selectable grid line display helps with composition and levelling horizons.

With a newly designed user interface, the S80 offers faster and more intuitive operation. The Multi Control Dial allows quick setting of menu and shooting functions, as well as rapid scroll through images during playback. Conveniently, the mode dial is now positioned so it can be better viewed when composing shots. The camera's Shortcut function increases flexibility by allowing the Print/Share button to be assigned to any one of a wide range of still image or movie shooting setting functions.

For enhanced image review, the jump to folder button now allows jumping to the first image of specified folders. Folders can be defined to be created automatically as specified by the user, for example on a weekly basis, and now has a capacity of up to 2000 images per folder.

Modes, My Colors...and movies

The S80 incorporates a total of 21 shooting modes: in addition to the full Manual mode and other creative zone modes that photographers would expect on an S-Series camera, nine new special scene modes have been incorporated. Helping the user to effectively handle a wide range of situations, these scene modes include Snow, Portrait, Underwater and Digital Macro, plus others. Custom mode allows users allocate preferred shooting settings.

My Colors--located on the mode dial--allows the expansion of creativity in digital photography. Special effects, such as Color Swap or Custom Colors, which allows users to select their preferred color balance for any given shot, can be performed in-camera and viewed on the LCD while shooting stills and movies. These effects could previously only be achieved using PC software after shooting.

Extended movie shooting functions feature in the S80, including a first for the market: a high-resolution (1024 x 768, 15 frames per second) XGA movie mode, made possible by DIGIC II's processing speed. Movies in this mode can be up to 1GB in size and are ideal for viewing full screen on a PC or TV. High quality VGA (30/15 frames per second) movies with sound or QVGA movies (30/15 frames per second) are also possible, and a compact mode allows short clip capture at 160 x 120 for easy e-mailing.

As always, I recommend a trip down to your local reseller to try out the PowerShot S80 and its competitors before you buy!