Digital Camera Reviews

The digicam sports video in VGA at 30fps, ISO1600 (with a mode at 2500), a 5x optical zoom, 15MB of internal memory, and a 2.5 Inch TFT screen.

The 6MP Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital camera is Sony’s first digital camera with the ability to send photos wirelessly to other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled PC or digicam. The G1 packs with a 3.5-inch LCD screen with resolution of 921,000 pixels, a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, 2GB of internal memory which can store up to 7,500 VGA-quality photos or 600 6MP pictures. The camera’s storage capacity can be expanded with an optional Memory Stick Duo media card or Memory Stick PRO Duo card. It also integrates built-in technologies to minimize image blur, including Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization and has high light sensitivity up to ISO 1000. Measuring 93.3mm x 71.7mm x 25.3mm and weighing 204grams.

HP’s Photosmart R837 digital camera comes equipped with a 3 Inch display with an extra wide viewing angle of 170 degrees, a 7.MP sensor with 3x optical zoom, 32MB of internal memory in case your SD card runs out of space, and VGA-quality video recording among others. What makes the R837 different is hat it has in-camera red-eye removal feature and an anti-shake mechanism. The HP Photosmart R837 is on sale for around $300.

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Olympus announced its new compact digicam, the Mju 780, which offers a 7.1MP CCD sensor and a mechanical image stabilizer with high ISO settings to ensure crisp photos. Available in silver or black, the digicam is also a solid weatherproof camera. Using the HyperCrystal LCD, you can be assured of viewing your captured images in glorious color even under the harsh glare of bright sunlight.

Toshiba offers the Gigashot V10 pocket camcorder that sports Mpeg-2 with a 4GB hard disk (0.85 inch) and an SD slot (SDHC). The gadget is now available in Dark Titanium and also Windows Vista ready.

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The Sony CyberShot DSC-W80 is a 7.2MP digital camera with a 3x zoom, “BIONZ”, ISO3200, Face Detection feature, Video Out with HD support, and a 2.5 inch screen.

Sony launched the CyberShot DSC-H7, which is an 8.1MP camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, a 15x optical zoom, a “Face Detection” feature, and a video output to connect to an HD TV. Other features include the BIONZ system (same as the α DSLRs), Super Steady Shot (image stabilizer), and supports up to ISO3200. FYI, the camera’s case is made of plastic.

Sony HDC-1400 is a new dual-format camera system which is ideal for studios and mid-size broadcast units. The studio camera sports 1080/59.94i or 720/59.94p and and features three-skin detail control, multi matrix color control, and high-quality SD down conversion capability.

Sony introduces the two newest members of the Cybershot family, the T100 and T20. Priced at $400, the Cybershot T100 is available from March 2007. The camera has a 3-inch LCD screen, Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom lens. The Cybershot T20 will be released in April this year with the estimated price of $330. Both cameras use the Bionz image processor and come with the optical image stabilization system Super Steady Shot. They also have a sensibility up to ISO 3200 and are compatible with the Sony VMC-MHC1 HD component cable for simple connection to an HDTV set.

The Canon PowerShot TX1 is a multitasking digital camera that can shoot both 7.1MP pictures and 720p high-definition video in 16:9 format at 30 frames per second. It records the image data on SD memory cards, higher-capacity SDHC cards, MultiMedia and MMCplus cards. The camera has a swivel LCD screen and uses an improved Digic III image processor. Priced at $499.99.

The Nikon S500 comes jam packed with a new high-performance image-processing engine. This 7.1MP camera is equipped with a 2.5 inch high-resolution LCD, 15 scene modes, improved GUI, and many other features. The S500 has the world’s fastest shutter release time lag of .005seconds. Other abilities include Face Priority to achieve a sharp focus on other’s faces, and in-camera red-eye removal.

Nikon’s S50c 7.2MP digicam is equipped with a 3.0 inch wide-angle LCD and Wi-Fi capability. The camera has a pictmotion functions that allows users to view the pictures via TV. Other functions include Lens shift vibration reduction for its 3x Zoom 38-114mm lens to provide sharper images, a choice of 15 Scene Modes, a face Priority to achieve a sharp focus on other’s faces, in-camera red-eye removal, and D-Lighting to improve underexposed or low light images. It is also compatible with SDHC cards. The Nikon S50c sports a high sensitivity up to ISO 1600.

Panasonic comes back with the SDR-S10, which is claimed to be the world’s smallest SDHC-based camcorder. Measuring 1.2 inches x 2.5 inches x 4.5 inches, the camcorder captures video using its 2.7 inch LCD screen with a max 10x optical zoom. It uses a 2GB SD card to record up to 50 minutes of high quality video.

Brando’s Panda Webcam comes with a VGA camera attached to its belly. The camera provides 350k resolution and is capable of capturing motion in 320 x 240 pixels resolution at 30fps or 640 x 480 pixels resolution at 15fps. The device can focus on objects as near as 5cm up to infinity. The Panda Webcam is now on sale at Brando for $24.

The Sony CyberShot DSC-W55/P digital camera is a perfect gift for your sweetie on Valentine’s Day! The camera is a 7.2MP shooter that comes equipped with a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, and high ISO 1000 sensitivity. Other features include a 2.5-inch LCD screen and the Clear RAW Noise Reduction imaging processing technology, which helps in combating noise. The DSC-W55/P also supports 56MB internal memory, Memory Stick Duo/ Memory Stick PRO Duo built-in slot, 14x smart zoom feature, MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode, and Burst mode. The “Stamina Battery Power” feature allows you to capture up to 380 pics before needing to recharge.