Archive for May, 2008

A new compact digital camera from Olympus has been launched that a new review states follows on from one of its “rather good” predecessors.

According to an article for the Trusted Reviews website, the Olympus FE-340 is an eight-megapixel model that builds on some of the successful elements of the previous FE, the Olympus FE-250.

It is reported that the camera is equipped with…

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BenQ T850 is ‘the slimmest in the world’

BenQ is set to launch its latest compact camera this month that the manufacturer claims is currently the slimmest on the market.

According to pocket-lint. co. uk, the super-slim eight-megapixel BenQ T850 also comes equipped with a three-inch TFT touchscreen that appears to be inspired by Apple’s iPhone and controls zoom, focus and a number of other features.

The site’s Stuart Miles…

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Expert notes on the future of digital frames

Digital photo frames will go from strength to strength in the future and will innovate in a number of areas, it has been suggested.

According to a spokesman for Samsung’s System LSI division, better resolutions that could rival high definition and more integrated services are just some of the changes that may be seen in the future of the sector.

Rich Yeh,…

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Kodak has boosted its range of digital cameras with a new model that is much better looking than its predecessors, one reviewer has suggested.

An article for cnet. co. uk reports that the Kodak Easyshare V1273 will “appeal to an altogether more stylish set” and incorporates touchscreen technology among its host of features.

The website states that in the past, Kodak has…

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Digital photo frames praised

For those that buy a digital camera, opting for a digital photo frame just “makes sense”, one writer has suggested.

In an article for wfaa. com, Walt Zwirko asks: “If you’re going to take digital pictures, why not display them in a digital frame?”

He adds that the versatility of such frames and the number of panels available from reliable brand names…

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Two new Fujifilm digital cameras announced

Fujifilm has announced two new additions to its range of digital cameras, according to the Trusted Reviews website.

The consumer electronics news provider states that the firm will add to its entry-level A-series as well as putting another model in the FinePix stable.

For the A-series camera, consumers will be offered the eight-megapixel A850 and is suggested by the site to be…

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Pentax Optio W60 adds to the series

Pentax has made another addition to its Optio range – with a rugged water and dustproof model, it has emerged.

Infosyncworld. com reports this week that the manufacturer will now offer the Pentax Optio W60 in its range and is expected to be a great choice for those looking for a model that can be used in the great outdoors.

The 10-megapixel…

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Samsung announces 256GB storage card

Photographers and digital camcorder users may be interested to hear about a new storage solution reportedly on offer from Samsung.

It is reported that the company plans to launch an SSD memory card that is capable of storing 256GB of data – despite being only 2.5 inches long, according to Channel News.

Citing Techworld, the article states that further to this the…

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Sigma DP1 is a “headline grabber”

The Sigma DP1 digital camera promises the quality of a DSLR with the portability of a compact and according to one review, lives up to its word.

In an article for pocket-lint. co .uk, Doug Harman puts the Sigma DP1 to the test in a bid to confirm whether or not the unit deserves its status as “a headline grabber”.

He states that although the company…

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Fujifilm builds on popular FinePix model

Fujifilm have announced the launch of a new digital camera that will replace the Fujifilm FinePix Z100fd.

The Fujifilm FinePix Z200fd will be added to the Japanese manufacturers existing range and will be lighter and more portable as well as featuring better specifications than its predecessor.

According to the Imaging Resource, the Fujifilm FinePix Z200fd is expected to be shipped to the UK…

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