Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon PIXMA MX340

Printer Comparison has tested the Canon PIXMA MX340 wireless All-in-One (AIO) printer. This Canon printer is able to print, scan, copy and Super G3 Hi-Speed fax, and have wireless connectivity.

Some key features for the Canon PIXMA MX340 printer:
-Able to print, scan, copy and Super G3 Hi-Speed fax
-Prints speeds up to 8.4 ipm in black and 4.8 ipm in color
-Print resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
-30 page auto document feeder (ADF)
-Wireless and USB 2 connectivity
-1 year warranty

Printer Comparison ends up giving the Canon PIXMA MX340 a pretty good review with an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5. The Canon printer scores highest on design and ease of use, a littler lower on print quality and print speeds while scoring lowest on operational costs. The reviewer finds the MX340 to make prints of good quality and it has decent print prices. On the negative side we find the printer to have expensive inks, the display is very small and the print speeds could be a bit faster. Overall the printer seems to be a good choice for a home office or a student needing several functions from their printer.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MX340 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer here.

Pentax Optio I-10

Photography Blog has reviewed a pretty different camera from Pentax. The Pentax Optio I-10 has a classic look of film SLR cameras, but is a modern compact digital camera. Let us hear if it is all style and no content in this good looking camera from Pentax.

Some key features for the Pentax Optio I-10 digital camera:
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Triple shake reduction technology
-720p HD movie recording
-Wireless remote shooting

Photography Blog ends up giving the Pentax Optio I-10 a very good review with “Highly Recommended” rating and an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5. The Pentax camera scores highest on value for your money and design, and a little lower on image quality, features and ease of use. Overall this stylish camera from Pentax is a good camera at a good price. The Optio I-10 should draw a lot of looks on the street so if you want to show off your camera this one should be a good one.
Read the full review of the Pentax Optio I-10 digital camera here.

Kodak Playsport Zx3

Camcorder has tested a waterproof HD camcorder from Kodak that should fit your pocket. The Kodak camcorder is called Kodak Playsport Zx3 and is waterproof down to 3 meters.

Some key features for the Kodak Playsport Zx3 camcorder:
-Waterproof down to 3 meters (10 feet)
-Full 1080p HD video
-Electronic image stabilization
-5 megapixel still photos
-2″ LCD screen
-Uses SD and SDHC memory cards

Camcorder Info ends up giving the Kodak Playsport Zx3 a good review as the HD camcorder is able to record videos with very good sharpness. The reviewer also loves that the Playsport is waterproof, the button design is good and the price tag is very competitive. The only downsides are that the auto white balance is a bit off making the videos looking orange and the menu system is a bit confusing. Overall this compact camcorder from Kodak seems like a good choice if you want to record videos below the water surface.
Read the full review of the Kodak Playsport Zx3 waterproof pocket HD camcorder here.

Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901

PC World has reviewed a All-in-One printer from Lexmark. The printer is called Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 and is able to print, scan, copy and fax at a pretty low price.

Some key features for the Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 printer:
-All-in-One printer
-Automatic two-sided printing
-4.3″ touchscreen control panel
-50-page automatic document feeder
-150-sheet front paper tray
-Individual ink cartridges
-5 year warranty

PC World ends up giving the Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 an ok review with an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer likes several points with this Lexmark printer including the 5 year warranty, inexpensive high-yield black ink and many good features including the large touchscreen. On the negative side we find a poor input tray and the color inks are quite more expensive than the monochrome. Overall the Pro901 AIO printer is a good for small offices, but there are many other good printers in the same price class.
Read the full review of the Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 All-in-One printer here.