Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera
September 30, 2008
This digital camera comes with a versatile 2.5” vari-angle LCD screen and Canon’s DIGIC III processor (used in a range of DSLRs). Face Detection AF/AE/FE modes ensures best image output of the face and image quality is enhanced through ISO speeds of up to a maximum of 1600. You can choose from among 22 shooting modes including the manual mode. There is a 0cm super-macro mode for extreme close-ups. The Canon PowerShot S5 IS 12 x Optical Zoom Digital Camera competes directly with a lot of budgeted SLRs and cheaper high-end bridge cameras.
Fujifilm S100 Pro Wide Digital Camera
September 29, 2008
Fujifilm S100 Pro Wide 11MP Digital Camera with dynamic range and face detection is a digital camera designed to meet the needs of the advanced enthusiast. It allows ease of use along with exceptional shooting control even while offering manual controls and functionality of a D-SLR. It has a 11megapixels picture resolution to ensure better quality images and prints. It displays 14.3 times magnification by the use of the optical zoom, maintaining considerable image quality during zoom-in and zoom-outs. You can also record moving picture along with audio in this digital camera.
It has a 2.5” LCD display that can be utilised to view your subject before a shot and also the captured images. It supports the standard XD and SD memory formats. There is an aperture and shutter priority mode in which you set the aperture and the camera automatically chooses the shutter speed. Using this feature you can control sharpness of the image. There is a continuous shooting mode in which the camera will continue to capture images whilst the shutter button is depressed. This mode is ideal for capturing sports events. This camera has the ability to plug directly into a port on your PC using a USB cable.
There is a video output facility by which you can connect your camera directly to your TV. Digital zoom is enabled at the rate of 2 times magnification and uses the “Electronic Brain” within the camera to digitally zoom-in. There are 6 resolution settings. More number of pixels in the CCD sensor ensures better quality images and enlarged pictures that are more print ready. An optical view finder of this device helps composition without the service of the LCD screen, hence saving battery power. There is an option to manually control the exposure setting. There is a manual focus too in this device that is essential while shooting through a window or when there is something closer to the lens than the main subject that you wish to focus upon that the Auto-Focus cannot help. Manual ISO settings, image mode, and a multi-mode flash ensures better quality images. Flash settings can now be modified according to the kind of photos you are shooting.
Exposure compensation helps you adjust the amount of light or darkness in the picture to ensure better quality image output. Auto exposure guarantees optimal exposure under any shooting condition. A self-timer facility excels in Fujifilm S100 Pro Wide Autofocus Digital Camera that prompts the camera to automatically click without you having to do it manually. This feature is especially handy when you want to take your own snap. There are various picture effect modes that you can use for viewing, recording, or playing back your videos and photos. There is an external flash terminal too in this device that is better known as a Hot Shoe. This Fujifilm 11MP digital camera weighs 918g and comes in a matt black texture. It is powered by an NP-140 battery. A wrist strap and software are supplied alongwith it.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera
September 28, 2008
The Pentax K20D 14.6mp Digital Camera offers the advanced photo enthusiast or the semi-pro, an array of innovative features. The new advanced CMOS image sensor of this Pentax digital camera ensures optimum performance of the Pentax interchangeable lens, Offering a 14.6megapixels resolution (the highest in its class)to the sensor opf this device. More, being fortified by the latest noise-reduction technology this sensor promises superb image quality.
The Live View function enables the photographer to capture the image on the back panel LCD monitor while shooting. Expanded Dynamic Range Function is a customisable feature set that allows the photographer better control over contrast detail in bright settings. A new Custom Image Function that appears here, offers finishing touches to an image. This Pentax digital camera also presents an improved dust reduction mechanism that offers prevention, alerting, and removal of dust particles. Another innovation from the house of Pentax is the Shake Reduction (SR) system, coupled with the Pentax Real Image Engine (PRIME). With all these technological aspects bundled in a dust-proof and weather-resistant body, you obviously have a new camera in Pentax K20 D Professional Digital Camera that can be used anytime, anywhere.
Specifications
Sensor: CMOS with primary color filter and integrated shake/dust reduction sensor movement system, 14.6megapixels, 8 bits/channel (JPEG) or 12 bits per channel (RAW)
Type : Auto Exposure Digital SLR Still, TTL Auto-Focus, P-TTL built-in retractable Auto-Flash, CCD Shift Shake Reduction, Dust Reduction, Dust Alert, and Weather-Dust resistant body.
Resolution (Recorded Pixels): 14.6M (4672 X 3120), 10M (3872 X 2592), 6M (3008 X 2000), 2M (1824 X 1216)
File Formats: JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW (PEF, DNG), DCF 2.0 (design rule for camera file system), DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT image matchning III.
Exposure Control: TTL open aperture metering with choice of 16-segment, center-weighted and spot-metering .
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF2 bayonet stainless steel mount compatible with PENTAX KAF2, KAF, and KA mount lenses, power zoom function, SDM function, K-mount function usable with restrictions, S-Mount lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions, 67/645 lenses usable with adapter and with restrictions.
ISO Sensitivity: Auto 100-3200 (6400) ISO (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps) (6400 in expanded ISO mode).
Focusing System: TTL phase matching 11-point Auto-Focus System (SAFOX VIII), AF- single with Focus Lock, AF Continous/Manual, Focus point adjustment (Auto, User-Selectable, Center), AF-assist via built-in flash.
Fujifilm Z200 FD, Olympus E520 and Pentax Optio W60 Compared
September 27, 2008
Fujifilm Z200 FD digital camera for Social get together
Some like simple and effective digital camera for taking family photos, get together, newborn, first child-walk and vacation photos. There are many customer-oriented models, which are manufactured primarily for users who do not have any considerable photography skills. Those cameras are built in such a way that by one click, users can see effective photos on a large LCD screen and make some changes with simple button settings as well. Even some users start expecting some additional features in simple point-and-shoot digital cameras. They are mostly, increased megapixels, optical zoom lens, image stabilization and ISO settings, which can increase the effectiveness of photography.
Fujifilm Z200 FD digital camera is the one that has been made for partygoers. Its beautiful and stunning 
razor-sharp innovative design, is more than enough to entice simple users, by emphatically falling within their budgets. Face detection technology is the highlight of Fujifilm Z200 FD model. It can identify 10 human faces in a scene and set correct exposure and focus for them, based on the subject location in the scene. After detecting faces in the scene, it will check for any red-eyes and if found, are automatically corrected by the mode. This Point and shoot camera has been made compact for ultra portability, with just 20.0mm thickness and10megapixel sensor resolution, that comes combined with a 5x optical zoom lens to give high quality picture at the press of a button. This helps the partygoers to take instant and natural images without manipulating the ambience of late night events and light sources.
Entry level Digital SLR for Sightseeing
Taking shots of simple images from a normal distance can be done by a point and shoot camera, though for live action images at longer distance as well as taking tight close up shots with correct exposure you definitely need an advanced digital SLR camera-assistance. Professional photographer as well as non-professional beginners likes to take to natural photography, giving more importance to sightseeing. They also like to experiment things and aspire to become experts in the photography field.
In order to cope up with all the photographic challenges faced while conceiving perfect shots, an advanced digital camera is needed that offers all necessary supporting features. Digitlal SLRs are preferred by all professionals and prosumers to experiment the finer aspects of high-end digital photography. With the help of digital SLRs, you can take high quality pictures as many times you like, before saving them in to your memory card. They offer innumerable options to enhance the quality of the image under any environmental conditions. Olympus E-520 model is a good example in pointing out an entry level digital SLR.
Olympus E-520 digital SLR Camera provides better assistance in producing quality images of complex scenes. For shooting fast moving sporting events in the field, you need a faster shutter speed for correct aperture settings. This camera has the drive speed of 3.5 frames per second for continuous shoots of 20 fine jpeg images, hence does not miss many moves and often gives you a chance to get the best images. You can see the preview and compose your images on a 2.7-inch diagonal-sized LCD screen. Whether it is wide-angle shots or tight telephoto shots, Image stabilization aspect of this DSLR helps you to achieve images without blurs. Auto Focus is another wonderful feature that recognises the human faces only to focus them automatically. A user-friendly menu system and individual button settings for customisation are additional advantages in this digital SLR. Ten megapixel high sensor and selection of ISO 100-1600 are the exceptionally advanced aspects of this device.
Compact Digital Camera for Rugged Outdoor Photography
Underwater photography is a fun for the experienced, especially for someone like the scuba divers. Even surfers and sun seekers who likes 
to have a nice tan on their skin also aspires to take snapshots of the beach scenes. There are some compact digital cameras in the market today those fill all these cliches by being capable of functioning up to four metres under-water, withstanding up to two hours. Their survival even at a temperature of minus ten degree is a good challenge for any underwater imaging devices. Pentax has entered into this competition introducing a compact waterproof digital camera with cognisant survival techniques. Pentax Optio W60 digital camera has an impressive 5x optical zoom lens equivalent to a 28mm wide angle settings with a 2.5-inch and 230k monitor. There is a good collection of scene modes too in this camera including snow & beach scenes and underwater shooting.
Conclusion
On comparing the above three digital cameras, you could find some interesting facts and understand the purpose of their makes as well. These digital cameras have their own features and functions, which supports some specific photographic activities.
Sony Cybershot DSC W170 Black Digital Camera
September 27, 2008
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Black Digital Camera is an augmented product, part of the of DSC-W series of Sony. Sony has also announced the launch of its four new models,other than this; W120, W130, W150 digital cameras.The W series is a nice fit between the budget priced Cyber shot S-series and the more up-scaled, style minded T-series. Moreover, it occur in the form of colorful and moderately featured cameras priced between $200 and $300.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 Black works around an improved face detection system. This New Model digital camera has the ability to distinguish between adult and child faces to adjust the focus and auto exposure accordingly. There is a “smile shutter” mode, which is a technology that automatically clicks, when your subject smiles. Using this face detection mode users can decide whether this camera automatically shoots children and adults. The 10megapixel W-170 beacons over the lower two models W-120 and the W-130 in terms of sensor resolution.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W-170 10mp Digital Camera features a 28mm to 140mm equivalent f/3.3-5.2 lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and an optical view-finder. The scene recognition feature enables the camera to choose the right scene preset mode. It also offers slide-shows with multiple music tracks. Other offers of this digital camera are;transition effect, favorite photo folder for your favorite snaps and photo filtering by date and smile. The colours they would be available in, are black, red, silver, and champagne.
