Digital Camera Review

Imaging Resource reviews the Canon PowerShot G9 where they write:

The Canon G9 includes optical image stabilization, where a lens element is moved inside the lens body to compensate for camera movement. You can frame images with the Canon G9 via its optical zoom viewfinder (an increasingly rare option these days), or on a 3.0-inch LCD display. …

The Canon G9 lets you switch between them pretty easily, too. Press the Focus mode button, then the Menu button to toggle through the three modes or the Display button to change the size of the green target. You can also just pick one in the LCD menu system. …

Sure, I wish the Canon G9 were just a bit smaller to fit in a shirt pocket without strangling me. But at least the Canon G9’s large body contains a lot of good stuff. With above-average performance, a 6x optical zoom, image stabilization, and that gorgeous 3.0-inch LCD, the Canon G9 is the G-series reborn. Though it’s still lacking the swivel screen, I found the Canon G9’s big LCD useful enough that I didn’t miss it much. Though I’m one reviewer who will take the noise at ISO 1,600 and work with it later, I do wish ISO weren’t stranded out on that dial, retro-cool as it is.

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Imaging Resource reviews the Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom Digital Camera where they write:

The Olympus SP-560 UltraZoom digital camera features a 1/2.35 inch CCD imager with a resolution of eight megapixels, coupled with an Olympus-branded 18x optical zoom lens with an extremely wide-ranging choice of 35mm equivalent focal lengths from 27 to 486mm and f/2.8 to 4.5 maximum aperture. …

The SP-560 has a few tricks up its sleeve, too. Face detection is increasingly commonplace and we’re glad to see it available on a long zoom. It’s one of four autofocus options, among which are the Olympus iEPS automatic focus over the whole scene, Spot, and Area focusing. …

Long zooms used to be 10x or maybe 12x, but 2007 was the year that Olympus introduced the 18x zoom; and before the year goes out, Olympus has rolled out an improved version with more resolution, and speed enhancements galore. In addition to its 8.0 megapixel sensor, the Olympus SP-560 also sports new features like the Effects Preview and Shadow Adjustment Technology. More importantly, shutter lag is greatly reduced, making the Olympus SP-560 nearly irresistible.

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New Flagship model features 4.2″ Widescreen Color LCD, Fast Printing Speeds, Ethernet & Wireless Connectivity and 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Handset

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Brother International Corporation continues its mission to introduce unique, feature-rich all-in-one products, with three new additions to its line of low-profile color inkjet Multi-Function Center(R) (MFC) models–MFC-465CN ($149.99*), MFC-685CW ($199.99*), and MFC-885CW ($249.99*), each will be available in October. Brother’s newest color inkjet products continue to challenge the market by delivering robust feature sets including increased print speeds and built-in network interfaces for all three models. In addition, Brother is the industry’s first manufacturer to include a widescreen color LCD on its all-in-one printers, for a valuable range of benefits that include a greater ease of use, “before & after” photo edit viewing and fax previewing to help eliminate needless printing of “junk” faxes. The new widescreen LCDs are available on the MFC-685CW and the MF-C885CW models.

“These new models follow Brother’s blueprint of exceeding the expectations of today’s home and home office consumers by delivering many more features at a better value than the competition”, said Joyce Brittingham, Senior Product Manager at Brother International. “Our new widescreen color LCD models show Brother’s dedication to enhance the user experience and provide a unique customer value”.

EXPANDING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

The MFC-465CN, MFC-685CW and MFC-885CW come standard with a built-in Ethernet network interface to enable the sharing of printing, scanning, faxing and media card access for multiple users within a network. The new MFC-685CW and the MFC-885CW include a built-in wireless (802.11b/g) network interface, allowing the freedom to place the MFC where it is most convenient to access without the need to be connected to a computer with wires. Users can connect it directly to a wireless router via the Ethernet interface or print using the wireless connection in either infrastructure or ad-hoc mode.

NEW CATEGORY-FIRST WIDESCREEN COLOR LCD

Brother is the first color inkjet manufacturer to add widescreen color LCDs to select models of its all-in-one color inkjet products. The MFC-885CW offers a wide 4.2-inch LCD screen, while the MFC-685CW includes a wide 3.3-inch display. Along with the wide LCDs, these models also have the ability to enhance photos from a digital camera media card or USB flash drive on the color LCD screen. Another ideal use for the widescreen is the ability to preview incoming faxes before printing–therefore eliminating the need to print “junk” faxes. When the “Fax Preview” function is turned on, the MFC will store all received faxes in memory. The user can then preview the faxes on the widescreen LCD and then either print the fax or delete it.

The widescreen also gives Brother the ability to enhance the on-screen help information and set-up. The photo enhancement capabilities are easy to use and include auto correct, skin tone enhancement, scenery enhancement, red eye removal, photo conversion to monochrome and sepia. All of these features allow users to view images before and after editing the photo. Other features include image cropping and viewing a slideshow of the images on the media card.

NEW MODEL OVERVIEW

These three Brother products will replace the popular MFC-440CN, MFC-665CW and MFC-845CW models respectively. All models are available through all Brother sales channels such as office superstores, major retailers and distributors.

MFC-465CN…NETWORK (ETHERNET) READY

* Print speeds of up to 30ppm black and 25ppm color
* 2.0″ flip-up color LCD display with photo enhance capabilities
* Photo bypass tray that holds up to 20 sheets of 4″ x 6″ glossy paper without removing the 100 sheets of standard paper
* Network-Ready built-in Ethernet interface(2) (share print, scan, fax and media card access)

MFC-685CW…NETWORK & WIRELESS-READY

Includes all of the features of the MFC-465CN plus:

* Wide 3.3″ color LCD display
* Ethernet-ready and built-in 802.11b/g interfaces(2)
* Built-in Message Center(R) features includes…
* Digital Answering Machine (stores up to 29 minutes)
* Full Duplex Speakerphone
* Convenient Telephone Handset

MFC-885CW…WIRELESS-READY FOR PRINTING & TELEPHONE
Includes all of the features of the MFC-685CW plus:

* Wide 4.2″ color LCD display
* 5.8 GHz digital cordless handset
* Expandable to a total of 4 handsets

FEATURING INNOBELLA(TM) PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

Brother’s newest MFC models use Brother’s lineup of Innobella(TM) ink cartridges and photo papers. When used with Brother’s print engine technology, the Innobella(TM) ink and paper enables and empowers consumers to accurately reproduce beautiful, vibrant, radiant color images while simultaneously enhancing image permanence and longevity.

Innobella(TM) inks and papers were conceived and engineered to become fundamental, operational components of an integrated printing “system”. Together, this system delivers reliable, consistent and dazzling color reproductions from the first print to the last.

The new MFC line uses a 4-cartridge ink system that only requires the user to replace the color that runs out. The LC-51 series Innobella inks have yields of up to 500 pages for black and 400 pages for each color cartridge (based on 5% page coverage).

ABOUT BROTHER

Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas, from Canada to South America. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois, Massachusetts and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Ohio, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico. For more information you can visit the web site at http://www.brother.com.

NOTE: All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.

* Estimated Street Price

(1) CompactFlash(R), Memory Stick(R), Memory Stick Pro(TM), xD Picture Card(TM) Type M / Type H, Secure Digital(TM), MultiMediaCard(TM)(2) Cables not included(3) Additional purchase required

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The Sony DSC-H3 is the latest addition to the company’s Cyber-shot H-series, forming a new entry point to the line beneath the existing DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 models.

 

In August 2007, Sony announced the new super zoom digital camera, Sony CyberShot DSC-H3. The CyberShot DSC-H series offer prosumer digital camera type, with high zoom. Sony CyberShot DSC-H3 is the smallest among other camera in same series.

 

10x Optical Zoom Lens

With the power of Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, this camera offer great zoom range. Actually this camera is the smallest optical zoom range among CyberShot DSC-H series. It seems, Sony decrease the optical zoom range to down the price.

Image Sensor

With 1/2.5” CCD sensor, it has 8.3 MP total and 8.1 MP effective pixel. With this great sensor you can pick up high resolution image. This camera support 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 3264 x 2176 (3:2), 1920 x 1080 (16:9) image sizes.

 

HDTV Support

The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. By connecting the new camera to any HDTV set with Sony’s VMC-MHC1 high-definition component cable (sold separately), families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows – in full 1080 HD resolution.

 

The camera is equipped with a built-in slide show function so you can view photos, complete with transitions choreographed to your choice of programmed music clips or by adding your own. When the camera is connected to a new Sony BRAVIA® television, photos are optimized for television viewing with Sony’s new “Photo TV HD” mode.

 

Image Stabilization

To reduce chances of blurry photos, the H3 model incorporates Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization that minimizes blur caused by camera shake - an important feature when shooting at slow shutter speeds at full zoom. The unit’s high sensitivity (up to ISO 3200) will also capture well-exposed, natural-looking photos, even in challenging low-light conditions.

 

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer, originally developed for the Alpha digital SLR system, the new camera can analyze captured image data, and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression. Other helpful in-camera functions include red-eye correction and photo retouching effects with filters.

 

Target Market

In 2006, Sony launched Sony launched two CyberShot DSC-H series, DSC-H2 and DSC-H5. Both cameras model has 12x zoom range. In February 2007, launced DSC-H series, DSC-H7 and DSC-H9. Both cameras has 15x optical zoom.

 

In August Sony launched DSC-H3. It seems DSC-H3 is not successor from previous series. This camera is compact super zoom camera. The target market are people who loved documented activity, beginner photographer hobbies. People who need to shot daily activities, who have mobile activities, who have low budget, should be their target market.

 

With the target market is low budget people who hungry quality camera, probably the want to compete with other series of smaller superzooms camera from other companies.

 

Specifications

Manufacturer	Sony
Sensor	• 1/2.5″ Type CCD • 8.3 million pixels total • 8.1 million effective pixels
Image sizes	• 3264 x 2448 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2176 (3:2) • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Movie clips	• 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 640 x 480 @ 16.6fps • 320 x 240 @ 8.3fps
File formats	• JPEG Exif v2.21 • DPOF • MPEG1
Lens	• 10x optical zoom • 38-380 mm (35 mm equiv) • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar • F3.5 - F4.4
Image stabilization	Super SteadyShot
Conversion lenses	Yes (wide converter VCL-DH0758, tele converter VCL-DH1578, close-up VCL-M3358)
Digital zoom	up to 20x (up to 51x at 640×480)
Focus modes	Autofocus, Focus Preset, Macro
Focus distance	• Normal: 50 cm-infinity (wide), 90 cm-infinity (tele) • Macro: 2 cm - infinity (wide), 90 cm - infinity (tele)
AF area modes	• 9-point • Center-Weighted • Spot
AF assist lamp	Yes
Metering	• Face Detection • Multi-Pattern • Center-weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200
Exposure compensation	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Exposure bracketing	Yes
Shutter speed	• Auto: 1/4 - 1/2000 sec • Program Auto: 1 sec- 1/1000 sec • Manual: 30 sec - 1/2000 sec
Aperture	F3.5 - 10 (wide) F4.4 - 10 (tele)
Modes	• Auto • Program Auto • Manual
Scene modes	• Twilight • Twilight Portrait • Soft Snap • Landscape • Beach • Snow • Fireworks • High Sensitivity • Advanced Sports Shooting
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent 1 • Fluorescent 2 • Fluorescent 3 • Incandescent • Flash
Self timer	2 or 10sec
Continuous shooting	Approx 2fps
Image parameters	Color Mode: Vivid, Natural, B&W, Sepia
Flash	• Auto • Forced On • Slow Sync • Forced Off • Range (auto ISO): 0.2 - 7.0 m (wide) 0.9 - 5.6 m (tele) +/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps
Viewfinder	No
LCD monitor	• 2.5-inch TFT • 115,000 pixels • Variable backlight
Connectivity	• Multi-use Terminal - Incorporates USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and AV output • DC input
Print compliance	• Exif Print • PictBridge • Print Image Matching
Storage	• Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo • Internal memory (31 MB)
Power	• Li-ion battery pack NP-BG1 • Optional AC adapter
Weight (no batt)	264 g (9.3 oz)
Weight (witd batt)	380 g (13.4 oz)
Dimensions	106 x 68.5 x 47.5 mm (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in)

 

Price

This camera is the cheapest price of DSC-H series. This camera is sold about $300. With it features, this low price is a big deal for you.

 

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 The barrel distortion effect can be found easily almost in every pocket camera. Nikon, with the brand new prosumer camera P5100, can decrease the barrel distortion effect because of the shape of lens.

 

The Nikon Coolpix P5100 features optical vibration reduction image stabilization, full manual mode, shutter and aperture priority modes as well as a large range of semi auto shooting modes and 52MB of built-in memory. It has a magnesium alloy casing, hotshoe for external flash and a 2.5 inch LCD high-resolution LCD monitor with anti-reflection coating screen.

Shooting Mode

The difference with common pocket camer, Nikon Coolpix P5100 has multiple shooting mode like in DSLR camera. Auto shooting mode, Program (auto), Shutter Priority Auto, Aperture Priority Auto, Manual, Movie mode, Scene mode, High-sensitivity shooting mode, Anti-shake mode.

Image Sensor

The new EXPEED engine image processor you will view the better result. With 12.1 megapixel sensor, you can make high resolution picture, best for printing and wallpaper. The lens is the same construction as before, with a 3.5x optically-stabilised zoom (35-123mm equiv) with Nikon’s VR technology to reduce of camera shake, low light photography.

Key Features

• 12.1 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches
• 3.5x Optical Zoom-Nikkor Glass Lens - quality optics provide exceptional images
• Optical VR Image Stabilization minimizes the effect of camera shake
• Incredible, Bright 2.5-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder make it easy to compose and share your pictures
• Program, Aperture, Shutter and Manual Exposure Modes give you greater creative control over camera operation
• Auto Adjusts up to ISO 3200 (5MP or lower) - keep shooting, even in lower light
• Available Telephoto and Wide Angle Converters expand the camera’s capabilities, along with your own
• Hot Shoe for i-TTL compatible Nikon Speedlights
• Exposure Modes (P/S/A/M)
• Three Unique Nikon Image Innovations for high performance – Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting
• High-quality materials and finish with magnesium alloy (Mg) section on front panel with body design enables further control and comfortable shooting

Nikon Coolpix P5100 Feature Highlights

Superb image quality
Excellent imaging quality is a priority for the Coolpix P5100, from the 12.1 effective megapixels of imaging power produced by its 1/1.72-inch RGB CCD and new digital image processing engine, to its powerful 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens and optical lens shift VR.

Shooting modes that give the user greater control
Four exposure modes accessed via the Mode dial provide greater control over camera operation. Programmed Auto [P] mode automatically selects the optimal shutter and aperture settings. Shutter-priority Auto [S] lets the user select shutter speed, while the camera sets the optimal aperture. Aperture-priority Auto [A] offers 10-step manual control over the aperture setting to let the user decide depth of field, while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed. Manual [M] exposure mode provides full control over both the aperture and shutter speed settings.

Proven lens shift VR image stabilization
Optical lens shift VR (Vibration Reduction) is field-proven technology originally developed for interchangeable lenses used in Nikon SLR camera systems. The VR technology provides the ability to shoot at shutter speeds as much as three stops slower without blurring the image, as well as producing a smoother viewfinder image which aids composition. Nikon’s exclusive VR system also yields sharper results when shooting in low light when using the 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, or when reaching farther with an optional telephoto converter lens.

ISO 3200 capability
Extended light sensitivity range up to ISO 3200 adds the power to shoot more effectively in lower lighting conditions or to capture fast moving subjects with outstanding clarity. And the new image processing engine produces clear results, even when shooting with high ISO settings.

The convenience of system expandability
Optional system components further expand the photographic possibilities of the Coolpix P5100. Nikon’s 0.67x wide-angle converter (WC-E67) and 3.0x tele-converter (TC-E3ED) lenses are available to extend the range of the attached 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, while a built-in accessory shoe supports the use of Nikon’s advanced i-TTL flash control for external flashes, including the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, and SB-800. These accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.

Nikon COOLPIX P5100 Specification Details

Manufacturer:	Nikon USA
Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):	1/1.72″ (CCD)
Zoom capability:	3.5X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.):	35mm - 123mm
Max. Aperture:	F2.7 - F5.3
Supports conversion lenses:	Yes
Auto focus:	Yes
AF-assist lamp:	Yes
Optical image stabilization:	Yes
Macro (min. distance):	Yes (4 cm)
LCD display:	Yes/2.5″
Viewfinder:	Optical
Built-in flash:	Yes
External flash support:	Yes
Manual controls:	Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity:	50/100/200/400/800/1600/2000/3200
Movie mode (format):	Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolutions (recording limit):	640 x 480
Sound recording:	Yes
RAW/TIFF mode:	No
PictBridge support:	Yes
Storage method:	52MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/MMC card
Video out:	Yes
USB support:	Yes
Batteries used:	EN-EL5
Computer supported:	Mac/PC
Dimensions (W x H x D):	99.1 x 63.5 x 40.6 mm / 3.9 x 2.5 x 1.6 in
Weight (empty):	200 g / 7.1 oz
Bundled software:	Nikon PictureProject

 What’s in the box
Nikon Coolpix P5100 digital camera, UC-E6 USB cable, EG-CP14 audio-video cable, EN-EL5 rechargeable li-ion battery, MH-61 battery charger, AN-CP16 strap, Software Suite CD-ROM

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