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Month: December, 2009

Olympus FE-5020 test / review by Lets Go Digital – digital camera with 5x wide-angle zoom

26 December, 2009 (15:43) | Compact Camera, Olympus, Review | By: Camera News

Olympus FE-5020
Olympus FE-5020

Lets Go Digital has tested the Olympus FE-5020 compact digital camera. This camera from Olympus features digital filters, 12 megapixels and 5x wide-angle optical zoom.

Some key features for the Olympus FE-5020:
-12 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Digital image stabilization
-Digital filters

Lets Go Digital ends up giving the Olympus FE-5020 a “Good” rating as the camera should fit casual photographers with a well-built digital camera. There are a few shortcomings like not so good image quality and quite a bit of ISO noise at higher ISO levels. You might want to check out other camera models on the marked before you decide on buying the FE-5020.
Read the full review of the Olympus FE-5020 digital camera here.

Samsung HMX-H106 HD camcorder with 64 GB test / review by Camcorder Info

26 December, 2009 (14:29) | Camcorder, Review, Samsung | By: Camera News

Samsung HMX-H106
Samsung HMX-H106

Camcorder info has tested the Samsung HMX-H106 camcorder. This HD camcorder from Samsung has 64GB of internal memory and 10x optical zoom.

Some key features for the Samsung HMX-H106:
-64GB of internal memory
-10x optical zoom lens
-Optical image stabilization
-2.7″ touchscreen
-Full HD (1920 x 1080/60i or 30p)

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Samsung HMX-H106 a pretty good review as it produces videos with very sharp content. The 64GB of internal memory is also very nice to have, but it raises the price tag with some dollars. The Samsung has a few shortcomings like not the best touchscreen, cheap button design and few features compared to other camcorders on the marked, but this model is still one of the best mid-range camcorders out there right now.
Read the full review of the Samsung HMX-H106 camcorder here.

Epson WorkForce 1100 color inkjet wide format printer test / review by Printer Comparison

26 December, 2009 (00:28) | Epson, Printer, Review | By: Camera News

Epson WorkForce 1100
Epson WorkForce 1100

Printer Comparison has reviewed the Epson WorkForce 1100 color inkjet wide format printer. This Epson printer is able to produce wide format prints up to 13 x 19 inches in size.

Some key features for the Epson WorkForce 1100 printer:
-Prints up to 13 x 19 inches
-Print speeds up to 30 ppm in black and 17 ppm in color
-Print resolution up to 5760 x 1440 dpi
-Print capacity up to 100 sheets

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Epson WorkForce 1100 a good review as the printer is able to make prints of very good quality, it doesn’t jam when you use different types of paper and makes large prints at low costs. The only downsides are that the printer might run out of ink while doing large jobs, no wireless connectivity and it doesn’t hold that many sheets. Overall this Epson printer seems like a good choice if you are on a budget and are looking for a wide format printer.
Read the full review of the Epson WorkForce 1100 printer here.

Casio Exilim EX-Z25 test / review by Trusted Reviews – digital camera with 3x wide angle zoom

25 December, 2009 (22:59) | Casio, Compact Camera, Review | By: Camera News


Casio Exilim EX-Z25

Trusted Reviews has tested the Casio Exilim EX-Z25 compact digital camera. This compact from Casio seems like pretty standard digital camera with 3x optical zoom and 12.1 megapixels, but the camera body is very small. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this camera.

Some key features for the Casio Exilim EX-Z25:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Face detection
-Measures 89.7 x 51.7 x 19.4mm
-Weighs 116g

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Casio Exilim EX-Z25 an overall rating of 8 out of 10 points. The Casio camera scores highest on build quality and value while scoring a little lower on features and image quality. The camera seems like it nice enough for a causal photographer that want a small and lightweight camera, but if you are looking for pictures of high quality you might want to look elsewhere.
Read the full review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z25 digital camera here.


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