Digital Camera News and Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX70 / FX75

CNET UK has tested a new digital camera from Panasonic. The Panasonic camera is called Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX70 (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 in some markets) and has over 14 megapixels combined with a nice Leica branded wide angle zoom lens that starts at F2.2.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX70 / FX75:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (24-120mm, F2.2-5.9)
-Optical image stabilization
-AVCHD Lite 720p video
-3″ LCD touchscreen

CNET UK ends up giving the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX70 a total score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side we find a useful zoom range, good build quality and the touchscreen works well. On the negative side the reviewer find aspects such as expensive price tag, sensor limitations and the new technologies are confusing. The Panasonic camera is good, but it is not excellent so it does not really justify the high price. The so called “intelligent technologies” also seem a bit redundant.
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX70 / FX75 digital camera here.

Brother MFC-J415W

Trusted Reviews has tested a printer from Brother. This Brother printer is called Brother MFC-J415W and is able to print up to 35 pages per minute in black and 28 pages per minute in color, or so Brother claims.

Some key features for the Brother MFC-J415W:
-Print speeds up to 35ppm for black and 28ppm for color
-Paper cassette with 100 sheet capacity
-15-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
-Two memory card slots

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Brother MFC-J415W a not very good review with an overall score of 6 points out of 10 possible. The printer scores highest on features, lower on print quality and print speed while scoring lowest on value for your money. The reviewer find this Brother printer to be more or less the same as earlier models so there is really no reason to upgrade. Hopefully Brother will make more improvements with their next line of printers.
Read the full review of the Brother MFC-J415W printer here.

Rollei Kids 100

Rollei has announced a new digital camera that is targeted at children. The camera is called Rollei Kids 100 and is targeted at children 4 year and older. Rollei says that the camera is very sturdy so one does not have to be concerned that the kids will destroy the digital camera.

Some key features for the Rollei Kids 100:
-VGA-resolution
-1.5″ LCD screen
-Xenon flash
-64MB of internal memory

The Rollei Kids 100 digital camera will be available on the market in September 2010 and cost about €59.95.

Press release:
The new Kids 100, which has really earned its title as “entry level camera”, has been designed for the smallest hobby photographers who want to discover the world of digital photography. Rollei’s first ever children’s camera offers a huge amount of photo fun for kids of 4 and older. It is extremely robust, can handle falls from small heights without a problem and is child’s play to use. The Kids 100 is equipped with a Xenon flash and 64 MB of internal memory, which is enough for approx. 500 pictures. The photos are displayed on a 1.5-inch LCD display. A special effects function can also be used to make amusing changes to the photos afterwards. The children’s camera, which includes a memory and skill game, will be available in bright orange at the end of September from specialist dealers for 59.95 Euros (RRP).

Rollei Compactline 390SE

Rollei are celebrating their 90th anniversary with a new digital camera. The Rollei camera is called Rollei Compactline 390SE and features nice features such as 14 megapixels, HD video and a wide angle zoom lens with 5x optical zoom.

Some key features for the Rollei Compactline 390SE:
-14 megapixel image sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-Replacement battery
-HD video with 1280×720 pixels quality at 30 frames per second
-Panoramic stitch mode

The Rollei Compactline 390SE digital camera will be released on the market in October 2010 and cost about €149.95.

Press release:
As you probably already know, Rollei is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. It is therefore using the occasion to introduce an anniversary edition of its Compactline 390 SE. This 14-megapixel camera is equipped with a 5x optical zoom and comes with an attractive leather case, a replacement battery and a 1GB SD card. That’s not the only reason to celebrate, however, as the camera also comes with a 26-mm wide-angle lens and new panorama function. Thanks to the PanCapture feature, panorama shots are now even easier to take: the correct position and order of the images are automatically captured and joined together in real-time, and the optical image stabiliser ensures that nothing is blurred. Even those moments that you would rather capture with moving pictures are not a problem. The Compactline 390 SE can record brilliantly sharp videos, thanks to an HD resolution of 1280×720 and 30 images per second

The compact camera will be introduced for the first time at this year’s IFA and Photokina 2010, and will be available from specialist retailers from the end of October in stylish black or silver. The Compactline 390 SE anniversary edition will cost 149.95 Euros (RRP).