Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic AG-HMC40

Camcorder Info has reviewed the Panasonic AG-HMC40 professional AVCHD camcorder. This expensive camcorder from Panasonic features 12x optical zoom and is able to take still photographs at 10.6 megapixels.

Some key features for the Panasonic AG-HMC40 camcorder:
-Records HD movies up to 1080/60i resolution
-2.7″ touchscreen display
-Professional AVCHD camcorder
-Records to SD/SDHC memory cards
-12x optical zoom lens
-Still photos up to 10.6 megapixels

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Panasonic AG-HMC40 a pretty average review as it seems like it is a beefed up version of the much cheaper Panasonic HDC-TM300, but costs $1000 more and there aren’t that many features that justifies the high price tag. There are some positive points to the Panasonic AG-HMC40 like the compact size for a professional camcorder and low price compared to other professional camcorders, but there might be other camcorders out there that better suit your needs.
Read the full review of the Panasonic AG-HMC40 camcorder here.

Brother MFC-495cw

Printer Comparison has reviewed the Brother MFC-495cw inkjet color multifunction printer. This Brother printer is able to print, scan, copy and Super G3 fax in addition to having wireless connectivity.

Some key features for the Brother MFC-495cw printer:
-Able to print, scan, copy and Super G3 fax
-Wireless and ethernet connectivity
-3.3″ color LCD display
-Print speeds up to 35ppm in black and 28ppm in color
-Print resolution up to 6000 x 1200 dpi

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Brother MFC-495cw a good review as the printer is able to make excellent text and photo prints. In addition the Brother printer has a low price and lots of good features. There are a couple of negative points like slower than advertised print speeds and only manual duplexing, but overall this seems like an excellent printer for the home.
Read the full review of the Brother MFC-495cw printer here.

Nikon Coolpix L20

Camera Labs has reviewed the Nikon Coolpix L20 digital compact camera. This budget point-and-shoot features 10 megapixels and 3.6 optical zoom in addition to a large 3″ LCD screen.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix L20:
-10 megapixel sensor
-3.6x optical zoom lens (38 – 136mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-20MB of built-in memory

Nikon Coolpix L20 gets a “Recommended” 80% score from Camera Labs. On the positive side the camera is cheap and easy to use, but on the negative side the L20 has no image stabilization and is relatively slow. Overall this Coolpix camera seems like a nice choice for point-and-shoot photographers, but not recommended for more experienced photographers.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix L20 digital camera here.

Brother HL-3070CW

PC Magazine has reviewed the Brother HL-3070CW wireless printer. This printer from Brother has wireless connectivity and Brother claims that the printer is able to do 17 ppm in both black and color. Let us hear what the reviewer over at PC Mag has to say about the printer.

Some key features for the Brother HL-3070CW printer:
-Print speeds up to 17 ppm in black and color
-Wireless and ethernet connectivity
-Print resolution up to 600 x 2400 dpi
-Paper tray with 250-sheet capacity

PC Magazine ends up giving the Brother HL-3070CW a “Good” 3.5 out of 5 points rating. The printer is able to make prints of good quality and it has a pretty compact size. The printer is also fast, but is relativity expensive in use and has limited paper handling. All in all this printer from Brother seems pretty good, but does not stand out from the competition.
Read the full review of the Brother HL-3070CW wireless printer here.