Digital Camera News and Reviews

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

CNET UK is one of the first to review the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj digital camera. This Nikon camera is really unique since it has an integrated projector inside the camera house. It will be interesting to see how the projector works in practice.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj:
-12.1 megapixel sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-optical image stabilization
-projector with VGA resolution (maximum 2 meters)
-2.7″ LCD screen

CNET UK ends up giving the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj a “Very Good” 7.8 score. The projector feature is a very good idea, but it is pretty weak. The camera itself is also not all that good and the camera is pretty expensive. If you are into new cool features the Coolpix S1000pj should be a camera to consider. I hope Nikon makes some improvements for the next camera with a built-in projector.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj camera here.

Canon PIXMA MP560

Printer Comparison has tested the Canon PIXMA MP560 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printer. This printer is a follow up to the popular Canon PIXMA MP620 so it will be interesting to see how the MP560 performs.

Some key features for the Canon PIXMA MP560:
-Print resolution up to 9600 x 2400 dpi
-Print speeds up to 9.2 ipm in black and 6.0 ipm in color
-2″ LCD screen
-Easy Scroll Wheel
-5-color ink system
-Automatic duplexing

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Canon PIXMA MP560 a very good review as it is able to produce prints of very high quality especially when you consider the price tag. The only downsides are a bit slow print speeds and low paper capacity. The Canon PIXMA MP560 seems like an excellent choice for hobby photographers who want good photo prints.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MP560 printer here.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF

SLR Gear has reviewed the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF lens. This standard zoom lens has a constant large aperture across the zoom range making it more interesting than other standard zooms with varying aperture. But the constant aperture comes at a price since the Sigma lens got a $900 price tag. Will the hefty price be worth it?

SLR Gear find the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF to be pretty good, especially on cameras with smaller sensors than full frame cameras as you get quite a bit of vignetting on full frame. Wide open you get quite a bit of corner softness and chromatic aberrations, but if you stop it down it performs better. If you need sharp pictures at f/2.8 you might want to look at a more expensive lens, but if that is not so important for you you should consider this Sigma lens.
Read the full review of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM AF lens here.

Samsung ST550

CNET UK has reviewed the Samsung ST550 digital compact camera. This camera feature a small LCD screen on the front that make you able to compose when you take pictures of yourself. Seems like a very neat feature for everyday photographers.

Some key features for the Samsung ST550:
-1.5″ LCD screen in the front
-12.2 megapixel image sensor
-4.6x optical zoom lens (27-124mm)
-3.5″ touch LCD screen on the ST550

CNET UK ends up giving the Samsung ST550 an “Excellent” 8.1 rating. The reviewer likes the front LCD and the HD movie mode is very nice. On the downside the reviewer finds that the lens quality could be better and Samsung seems to have put some heavy noise filters in the camera which gives you fewer details in your pictures. I must give some kudos to Samsung for trying out new features in the camera marked.
Read the full review of the Samsung ST550 camera here.