05.25.07
Posted in Casio, Reviews at 6:27 am by Contact
Announced back in January at the CES show, the EX-V7 is the latest in a long - and generally successful - range of slim, feature-packed Exilim models from Casio. As well as an impressive set of specifications (CCD shift image stabilization, 7x / 38-266mm equiv. zoom, MPEG movies and a wealth of features) and a super-slim all-metal body (under 21mm thick at its thinnest point) the EX-V7 boasts a new version of Casio’s image processing engine. This brings several new technologies to the V7; motion analysis (to ensure a higher ISO and shutter speed are used if needed to freeze fast moving subjects), Auto Tracking AF and enhanced noise reduction and tonal control. As the world’s slimmest 7x zoom camera the EX-V7 is certainly an enticing product for anyone wanting a bit more lens reach without losing pocketability, but is it any good? Let’s find out, starting as ever with the headline features:
- 59.8 mm high, 95.5 mm wide, and 25.1 mm thin (20.8 mm at the thinnest part)
- Cutting-edge, non-protruding 7X internal optical zoom lens (38-266mm equiv.)
- New CCD shift system actually mechanically compensates for camera shake.
- Automatically analyzes the velocity and vector of a moving subject and sets the most appropriate ISO sensitivity and shutter speed.
- ???Auto Tracking AF??? function follows moving subjects
- Tonal control lets users keep bright areas of the scene bright by limiting the occurrence of dark pixels.
- Offers ability to selectively eliminate noise in designated color regions, such as the sky.
- Boasts faster image processing functions that enable instantaneous color correction or angle adjustment.
- High-quality movies using next-generation H.264 video encoding method
- Silent lens motion enables optical zooming while recording movies in stereo sound.
- Records 16:9 wide-aspect movies compatible with wide-screen TVs.
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Posted in Olympus, Reviews at 6:18 am by Contact
Digital Photography Review?
Pros
- Amazing 18x zoom range
- Truly versatile 28-504mm range, with real wideangle
- Comprehensive and extensive feature set
- Effective Image Stabilization system (good for two stops)
- Decent resolution
- Good, though by no means class-leading results at lower ISO settings
- Generally natural color rendition (slightly anemic reds aside)
- Raw mode (with JPEG duplicate options)
- Superb battery life
- Excellent handling & build quality
- Decent electronic viewfinder
- Nice screen - gains up well in low light
- Good level of customization available
- Excellent flash exposures
- In-camera editing (including raw conversion) of saved files
- Decent movie quality
Cons
- Images lack biting crispness, some loss of fine detail to noise reduction
- Some corner softness at long end of zoom
- Distortion throughout the zoom range
- Focus slow at long end of zoom and in low light
- Occasional focus errors (where the camera says it’s in focus and it isn’t)
- Full resolution burst mode unimpressive
- Purple fringing and chromatic aberration (fairly mild, but visible)
- Slow file writing (xD-Picture Card)
- Poor artificial light Auto White Balance and slightly unreliable Custom White Balance
- Screen blooming and slow reaction to brightness changes in live preview
- Movie mode restrictions (can’t use sound with IS or zoom turned on)
- Mild overexposure of bright scenes leading to highlight clipping (can be fixed with AE-C)
- Supplied raw converter produces unimpressive results
- HIgher ISO settings noisy and soft (due to noise reduction)
- Almost pointless low-resolution ISO 3200 and ISO 5000 settings
- Disappointing macro performance
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05.20.07
Posted in Canon, Reviews at 9:20 am by Contact
The Canon SD800 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded horizontal edges, and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. The Canon SD800IS includes a 7.1 megapixel imager, and a Canon-branded 3.8x optical zoom lens covers an optimized range of 28-105mm equivalent, a good wide-angle to moderate telephoto.
What’s really cool, though, is that the Canon ELPH SD800 IS incorporates Canon’s excellent Image Stabilization (hence the “IS” in the model name) technology that drastically reduces the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, or long zoom settings. This means that with the SD800 IS Digital ELPH, you can shoot in low light without having to put the camera on a tripod to avoid the camera shake. IS typically lets you take crisp shots under light conditions four times darker than you could manage without it.
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Posted in Samsung, Reviews at 9:02 am by Contact
The Samsung NV7 OPS? is the top-of-the-line model in the Korean manufacturer’s line of premium digital cameras. It packs a 7 Megapixel CCD, 7X optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, full manual controls, and a very unique user interface.
The NV7 has an average bundle. Inside the box you’ll find:
- The 7.2 effective Megapixel Samsung NV7 OPS digital camera
- SLB-0837 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Wrist strap
- Lens cap w/retaining strap
- USB cable
- A/V cable
- AC-to-USB converter
- CD-ROM featuring Digimax Master and drivers
- 80 page camera manual (printed)
As is the case with many cameras these days, the NV7 has built-in memory instead of having a memory card included in the box. You’ll find just 19MB of memory on this camera, which holds just five photos at the highest quality setting. That means that you’ll want to buy a memory card right away, and I recommend picking up a 512MB or 1GB card to start. The camera supports both SD and MultiMedia memory cards, though not the newer and higher capacity SDHC format. The camera performs a little better with a high speed memory card, so it’s worth spending a little more money for one.
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