Digital Camera Reviews

PhotographyBLOG has a short review of this 12.2-megapixel compact digital camera. As a reminder, the Leica X1 comes equipped with a 36mm fixed lens and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. The camera uses an APS-C sized (23.6mm x 15.8mm) CMOS sensor with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The image-stabilized Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 lens provides a focal length of 36mm in 35mm terms. Additional features include a sensitivity range of ISO 100 – 3200, a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000th of a second, JPEG and DNG RAW file support, and a continuous shooting rate of up to 3 frames per second.

CrunchGear has reviewed the new Toshiba H30 compact HD camcorder that provides a 10 megapixels sensor, a 5x optical zoom, a 10x digital zoom, an SD card storage and a touchscreen LCD display. The Toshiba H30 comes in a very compact form factor and produces a much better image quality than pocket cameras. Recorded videos are stored on flash memory, but the H30 includes just 128MB on board, of which only about 96MB is usable, so SDHC media is a necessity. The H30 takes SD/SDHC memory cards up to 32GB (not included). Each 32GB card will record up to 5-hour of 1080p video.

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Measuring only 53mm x 19mm x 23mm and weighing just 21 grams, the SQ30m is Exemode’s newest mini digital camera for the Japanese market. Priced at 5,985 Yen (about $67), this affordable camera sports a 1.95-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 64MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 2GB) and has the ability to capture both 320 x 240 video at 8fps as well as 1280 x 1200 digital still images.

If you are searching for an affordable spy gadget, then check out the Swann RemoteCam. It is a tiny video camera that is designed to look like an actual car remote control. The RemoteCam is capable of capturing 1280 x 1024 pixels still images in JPEG format and recording 720 x 480 pixel videos at 30fps in AVI format. The gadget comes equipped with a 2GB microSD card, allowing you to record up to 25 minutes of video. If you are interested, you can purchase the Swann RemoteCam for £50.44 ($75).

Image-acquire has a brief review the JVC Everio GZMG750BUS camcorder. The JVC Everio GZMG750BUS camcorder features a 45x dynamic zoom with augmenting 800x digital zoom, a 2.7-inch monitor and the HD Gigabrid Engine II to improve image quality. Other features include Super LoLux for low-light shooting, time-lapse recording capability, an 80GB hard disk drive, a microSD card slot and a USB port.

Currently available in Europe, Casio’s latest point-and-shoot camera ‘EX-H5‘ is finally making its way to US in July. This compact camera will have an MSRP of $199.99 and will be available in black, red and silver color options. To refresh your memory, the EX-H5 sports a 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 24mm wide-angle lens, a 10x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, an SD/SDHC memory card slot, a USB port and 720p HD video recording (24fps) capability.

Pentax is about to add a new color option ‘Orange’ to its Optio W90 rugged camera line-up. This Orange version will become available in August for a retail price of $329.95. To remind you, the Optio W90 boasts a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display, an HDMI port and 720p HD video recording capability.

Casio has updated its Exilim digital camera series with the new Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z670 digital camera. Designed to provide exceptional high quality videos and photographs, the EX-Z670 features a 12.1-megapixels sensor with a 4x optical zoom and a 27mm wide-angle lens. The camera adopts the Easy Mode function that allows beginners to capture professional quality photographs. Additional specs include a 2.7-inch TFT colour display with 230,400 pixels, a face detector and 23 “Best Shot” programs. In addition, the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z670 also has the YouTube Capture Mode, allowing you to easily share videos on Youtube. Available in black and pink, the Casio Exilim EX-Z670 retails for £99.99 ($148).

Dropcam has recently announced the availability of its latest internet-connected security camera, the Dropcam Echo. This security camera connects to your home or business router via Wi-Fi connectivity and automatically starts streaming video to the company’s site. You can log in via a regular desktop browser or via the iPhone or iPad apps. The Dropcom DVR is also a subscription-based feature, allowing you to look back through the past 30 days of footage, complete with a timeline navigation system. If the camera spots any movement then it will automatically send out an email or iPhone push-notification. The Dropcam Echo retails for $279 each.

Fujifilm has announced the availability of their new medium format folding film camera ‘GF670‘ in the UK. This high-performance film camera is available for purchase in the UK starting today via leading camera retailers for around 1,700 GBP (about $2,500).

Hammacher has started selling the first 3D home camcorder in the world that allows you to see the recorded 3D video on the device’s screen, without the need for any special glasses. Using a 4GB SD card, the $600 camcorder can store up to four hours of 3D video or 2,000 3D still images. Don’t expect high-quality video though. The camcorder’s two lenses have to work with a 3-megapixel image sensor. The videos are recorded in 640 x 480 pixel resolution as AVI files. The camcorder can also take standard 2D movies and pictures. Its rechargeable battery provides two hours of operation from a six-hour charge.

Folks in South Korea are now able to purchase the new Samsung WP10 waterproof digicam. The camera boasts a 12.2-megapixel sensor with a 5x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch display screen. The Samsung WP10 is also capable of recording 720p HD quality at 30 fps. Much like the latest CHOBi camera, the Samsung WP10 is also waterproof for up to 3-meter underwater. Other specs include a 20MB of internal memory, a slot for SD or SDHC memory cards (up to 32GB) and a USB port. The Samsung WP10 waterproof camera will retail for 299,000 Won or around $244.

Praktica has announced a new point-and-shoot camera by unveiling the Luxmedia 12-04. Specs-wise, this compact camera sports a 12-megapixel image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch TFT display, a 32MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot, Smile Detector, Intelligent Scene Mode, 24 Scene Modes and a voice recorder.

Jessops has started selling the Sony NEX-5 with a 18-55mm lens for $872. This camera is known as the smallest mirrorless interchangeable-lens digital camera in the world so far. The new Sony NEX-5 is equipped with 14.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor for enhanced color and contrast, ISO 200-12800 for superior results in low light, a 3-inch LCD display and Auto HDR with D-Range Optimizer for added clarity. This slim camera also captures full 1080p high definition movies in AVCHD format.

Here’s another affordable digital video camcorder for you to grab, the Winait K507. Priced at just $73.99, this compact camcorder sports a 1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor, an 8x digital zoom lens, a 1.8-inch TFT LCD display, an SD/MMC card slot (up to 8GB), a USB 2.0 interface and has the ability to capture both 640 x 480 video at 30fps as well as 5-megapixel digital still images (interpolated mode).