July 29th, 2008 at 11:31pm
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In truth the Nikon Coolpix P50 can be viewed as an entry-level model cloaked in an outward air of sophistication, thanks to little details like the spongy, leather-look detailing on the grip that houses two bog standard AAs? Not one for hyperbole, Nikon describes the Coolpix P50’s look as ‘orthodox’. If you are looking for a standard snapper and can find the Nikon Coolpix P50 on the cheap, then you might be onto something. But the market is always moving fast, not least from the recent arrival of the new ‘big brother’ Nikon Coolpix P60. The Nikon Coolpix P50 can be powered by alkaline, lithium or oxyride AA batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, the AA alkaline batteries having an approximate life of 140 shots. Being able to use AA batteries means that your camera should never have to be out of action because of a flat battery.
Where some compacts splurge colours together to form misbalanced images, the Nikon Coolpix P50 produces well balanced pictures. Plus the in-camera D-lighting can assist in ‘rescuing’ blown out shadows and highlights - it’s fast becoming a standard feature of digital image making, and it’s always a good sign to see some pro-calibre technology being fed down to the entry level mass market, for the benefit of all. The Nikon Coolpix P50 camera offers High-Sensitivity mode up to 2000 ISO, which automatically selects the optimal light sensitivity setting to further prevent blurred shots when shooting in lower light, or when capturing fast-moving subjects. The Nikon Coolpix P50 features a 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with 28mm wide-angle capability that covers a range from panoramic landscapes to close-up portraits. Before you run out and grab the Nikon Coolpix P50 Camera, its been said that it has sluggish AF performance and annoying shutter lag, Optical viewfinder murky and blurred.
The Nikon P50 has a prominent grip bulge on the right side which is covered with a good quality piece of textured, molded rubber providing excellent feel and control. The upper right end also has a protruding metal tab for use with a neck or wrist strap. It features a 3.6x zoom lens with a focal length range equivalent to 28-102mm, a 2.4-inch 115k monitor, an optical viewfinder, electronic image stabilization and optional manual exposure. The most obvious comparison is with something from Canon’s A-series, and in particular the new A580 , a camera with a virtually identical specification apart from a 4x zoom lens. The Coolpix P50 is one of its more humble offerings: an 8 megapixel compact camera with a zoom starting at a pleasantly wide 28mm equivalent. It even has Nikon’s latest ‘Expeed’ branding applied to it.
Nikon has also smartly given all control features on the camera a highly visible brushed chrome finish that makes them stand out against the black camera body. All of the buttons are at least as large as those found on the P5100 and in some instances they are significantly larger. The Coolpix P50 is Nikon’s latest effort to offer an entry-level model into its performance-oriented “P-Series.”.In reality, the small and handy P50 is somewhere in between a performance model and a point & shoot camera. We like the slightly wide 3.6X Nikkor zoom lens, the presence of an optical viewfinder, the generous onboard storage (52MB), and the wealth of features. DigitalCameraInfo.com makes no guarantees regarding any of the advice offered on this web site or by its staff or users. All user comments and postings are not the responsibility of DigitalCameraInfo.com.
By Dave Jackson
July 25th, 2008 at 11:11pm
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 is an 8.1 megapixel compact digicam with a 10x wide-angle Leica lens. Designed as a feature-rich, all-in-one shooting solution for slightly advanced photographers, the TZ4 is nonetheless a fully auto exposure camera. The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 features a variety of functionalities to expand the convenience and fun for users to enjoy taking beautiful pictures. The energy-efficient Venus Engine IV imaging engine contributes to the long battery life to shoot around 330 shots despite its large, bright LCD on a single battery charge. Similar to the DMC-TZ5 , the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 features a 10x wide-angle optical zoom Leica DC lens (equivalent to a 28mm-280mm zoom on a 35mm film camera) in one of the smallest body for an ultra zoom. And you do not even need a lens cap: the lens retracts into the stylish body with an integrated lens barrier protecting it.
The 8.1-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 offers an optically stabilized f/3.3-4.9, 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) 10x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom lens with aspherical and ED (extra low dispersion) elements for improving optical quality, and a 230,000-dot, 2.5-inch LCD. The LCD automatically adjust its brightness levels as ambient light changes, and offers Panasonic’s High Angle mode for making the screen viewable when held above the head.
If you are looking for a long zoom digital camera, don’t miss checking out the Panasonic FZ5, available in silver or all black body. The key to appreciating the design is to think of it not as an unnecessarily chunky compact, but as a slimmed-down superzoom. The large lens qualifies, and it is in fact more pocketable than most of the SLR-shaped snappers in that category. Panasonic has added two new high-zoom compact cameras to its Lumix TZ series in the lead-up to the 2008 PMA trade show in Las Vegas, NV. The 9.1-megapixel DMC-TZ5 and 8.1-megapixel DMC-TZ4 both offer an optically stabilized f/3.3-4.9, 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) 10x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom lens with aspherical and ED (extra low dispersion) elements for improving optical quality.
The 28mm wide angle lens can capture the subject or scene wider at the same standpoint than a normal 35mm camera, zooming in or out with the 10x powerful optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-TZ4 is the latest member of the Lumix TZ family, boasting an Intelligent LCD function, which detects the lighting condition and controls the brightness level of the LCD in 11 fine steps, to offer a display with most appropriate clarity in any situation with a newly developed 230,000-dot resolution in 2.5-inch. This powerful zoom also works during motion picture recording. Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in a 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens.
By Dave Jackson
July 17th, 2008 at 09:51pm
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The Fujifilm Finepix F50fd is a solid performer in its price-range and intended audience. Not for the professional photographer looking for total control over the entire photographic process, but then again at the price that should not be expected. All in all the Fujifilm Finepix F50fd is fairly quick in terms of operational speed. On that page you will note that Gordon expresses the view that ” compared against the 12 Megapixel Fujifilm FinePix F50fd though, we’d say the Panasonic delivers preferable results at 400 and 800 ISO “. In the end, you have to choose which looks best to you.
The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd has many of the features that are no standard on point and shoot cameras. It has an extremely good face detection, 12MP CCD sensor and a number of other great features. In Portrait Enhancer mode the Fujifilm FinePix F50fd’s powerful automatic retouching system gives skin tones a silky-smooth texture and removes blemishes such as spots and wrinkles. Once they’ve seen the beautiful skin tones produced by the Portrait Enhancer, the loved ones in your life will never again hide their faces whenever you get your camera out! Fujifilm FinePix F50fd offers convenient functions to assist you during both shooting and playback. Various shooting modes make it easy to take beautiful photos in more situations, and blog mode makes it even more fun after shooting!
The Fujifilm FinePix F50fd Digital Camera, offers users an ultra-compact digital camera that takes beautiful shots with the most advanced features and technology available, so that missing great shots is not an option. Combining a 12-MegaPixel, 7th Generation Super CCD with a 3.0x optical zoom and a 2.7″; high-resolution 230,000 pixel wide angle view LCD, the FinePix F50fd is a compact powerhouse that incorporates all the features users have come to expect from Fujifilm’s more advanced digital cameras.
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The Nikon P50 has a prominent grip bulge on the right side which is covered with a good quality piece of textured, molded rubber providing excellent feel and control. The upper right end also has a protruding metal tab for use with a neck or wrist strap. It features a 3.6x zoom lens with a focal length range equivalent to 28-102mm, a 2.4-inch 115k monitor, an optical viewfinder, electronic image stabilization and optional manual exposure. The most obvious comparison is with something from Canon’s A-series, and in particular the new A580 , a camera with a virtually identical specification apart from a 4x zoom lens. The Coolpix P50 is one of its more humble offerings: an 8 megapixel compact camera with a zoom starting at a pleasantly wide 28mm equivalent. It even has Nikon’s latest ‘Expeed’ branding applied to it.