Archive for March, 2008

The 12-megapixel Kodak Easyshare V1253 takes photos that can be enlarged into prints measuring up to 30in x 40in, the manufacturer has claimed.

Available in a choice of white or black, the digital compact camera features a digital image stabiliser, in addition to a 3.1in LCD screen. With five white balance modes, the camera also features a selection of scene modes, including…

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Garmin nuvi 770T is ‘packed with maps’

The Garmin nuvi 770T is “packed” with preloaded maps of European and North American destinations, the manufacturer has claimed.

Technology such as traffic avoidance have been incorporated into the new items of the Garmin nuvi 700 series, which also feature a clear menu and extra guidance for novice sat-nav users, according to EMEA product director Clive Taylor.

“We are constantly striving to…

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The Kodak Easyshare V1233 is a 12.4-megapixel digital compact camera that is available in a colour choice of black or silver.

According to the manufacturer, prints taken with the camera can be enlarged up to 76cm x 102cm and can also be displayed in digital form on HD TVs.

The Kodak Easyshare V1233 features a 3x optical zoom lens, as well as…

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The Sigma DP1 and the VF-11 View Finder Kit are set to be released in the UK next month, Photography Blog reported.

According to a Sigma UK press release, the kit, which comprises the new Sigma DP1 compact camera and a VF-11 view finder, will be available in the UK from April at a recommended retail price of £599.99.

The Sigma DP1…

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The nine-megapixel Fuji FinePix F47fd is an improvement on its predecessor, the FinePix 40fd, the manufacturer has claimed.

The new model, described as an advanced digital compact camera, features hardware-based face detection functionality, as well as ISO 2000 sensitivity at full resolution.

In addition, the camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, an improved graphical user interface and an intelligent flash function, as…

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Canon MD235 ‘is a versatile camcorder’

The Canon MD235 camcorder is “versatile”, the manufacturer has claimed.

Featuring an “easy-to-use joystick controller, as well as a microphone input and 45x advanced zoom, the camera claims to “capture more detail than ever before”.

Widescreen video can be recorded on mini DV tapes in 16:9 format, while an electronic image stabiliser helps to eliminate any shaky movement.

The camera’s microphone input feature…

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Kodak EasyShare EX1011 ‘can play mp3s’

The Wi-Fi-enabled Kodak EasyShare EX1011 Digital Picture Frame has the ability tp play mp3s with its built-in speakers, the manufacturer has claimed.

Retailing at a recommended price of £149.99, the frame features Kodak’s Picture Mail technology, which displays notification automatically when pictures arrive.

Photos can be received wirelessly from friends and family using the Kodak Gallery, even from distances hundreds of miles…

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Canon MD205 ‘is packed with features’

The Canon MD205 mini DV camcorder comes with a number of features, including a 32x optical zoom, according to pixmania.com.

With an 800,000-pixel CCD sensor, the camera also features a 2.7-inch LCD screen, as well as a number of shooting modes which can help users “film footage just like a pro”.

In addition, the site claims the Canon MD205’s lux sensitivity enables…

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The Canon Digital Ixus 860 IS has been given a rating of eight out of ten in a recent Cnet review.

The camera was praised for its “impressive performance, while image quality, optical image stabilisation and face detection software were also applauded.

And despite the fact that the Canon Ixus 860 IS does not have an optical viewfinder or manual exposure controls,…

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The Kodak Easyshare V1003 is available in a wide range of colours and features a number of customisable settings, the manufacturer has asserted.

With nine “fresh” colour choices including Pink Bliss, Cosmic Blue, Slate Grey, White Glaze, Mystic Purple and Golden Dream, the 10-megapixel camera’s catchphrase is “made to be made your own”.

Kodak claims photos taken with the camera look “stunning”…

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