Digital Camera News and Reviews

Canon PIXMA MP495

Trusted Reviews has tested an all-in-one printer from Canon. This Canon printer is called Canon PIXMA MP495 and is able to print 4″ x 6″ borderless photos in approximately 41 seconds, or so Canon claims. You also get wireless connectivity that are a useful new future for this line of printers.

Some key features for the :
-All-In-One printer
-Prints 4″ x 6″ borderless photos in approximately 41 seconds
-Resolution up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
-Wireless connectivity
-Full HD Movie Print software
-Chromalife 100+ system

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Canon PIXMA MP495 an overall rating of 7 out of 10 possible points. The inkjet printer scores highest on value, while scoring a little lower on print quality, print speeds and features. The MP495 is a pretty good printer, but it is not really targeted at photographers even though it says so in its name. Since it is lacking memory card slots and the ability to print directly from cameras it seems like a step down from its predecessor (the PIXMA MP490), but if you need wireless connectivity this Canon printer might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Canon PIXMA MP495 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printer here.

Samsung WB2000 / Samsung TL350

Photography Blog has posted a review of Samsung digital camera called Samsung WB2000 (or Samsung TL350 in some markets). This Samsung camera is targeted at more serious photographer with its bigger image sensor, full manual control and wide angle zoom lens.

Some key features for the Samsung WB2000 / Samsung TL350:
-10 megapixel 1/2.4-inch high-speed Back Side Illuminated CMOS image sensor
-3.0″ AMOLED screen
-5x optical zoom lens (24-120mm)
-Dual image stabilization
-ISO sensitivity 80-3200
-Full HD Movie Mode
-Full manual control

Photography Blog ends up giving the Samsung WB2000 a “Highly Recommend” rating with 4.5 out of 5 possible stars. The Samsung camera scores highest on image quality, features and ease of use and a little lower on value for your money and design. The WB2000 is a very good camera crammed with great specs that should fit most photographers. The only downsides are a few buttons that seems out of place, low battery life and menu system has some weird aspects.
Read the full review of the Samsung WB2000 / Samsung TL350 digital camera here.

Epson Stylus Office B1100

Trusted Reviews has tested an A3+ business printer from Epson. The printer is called Epson Stylus Office B1100 and is able to make prints up to A3+ (329x483mm). Epson claims that the printer is able to print up to 30 pages per minute in monochrome.

Some key features for the Epson Stylus Office B1100:
-Handles paper up to A3+ (329x483mm)
-Inkjet printer
-Print speeds up to 30 pages per minute in black and 17 pages per minute in color
-Individual ink cartridges

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Epson Stylus Office B1100 a total score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The Epson printer scores highest on value for your money and prints, a little lower on print quality while scoring lowest on features. If you have a small business and need large prints at low costs this printer might be your choice, but it is lacking a bit when it comes to features.
Read the full review of the Epson Stylus Office B1100 A3+ business printer here.

Ricoh CX4

CNET UK has reviewed a new compact digital camera from Ricoh. The camera is called Ricoh CX4 and features a back-illuminated sensor and 10.7x optical zoom. One major difference from the CX4 is that this Ricoh camera has improved image stabilization.

Some key features for the Ricoh CX4:
-10 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor
-10.7x optical zoom lens (28-300mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-720p HD video recording
-Autofocus system automatically tracks the subject

CNET UK ends up giving the Ricoh CX4 an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side we find aspects such as an useful zoom range, solid build, good value for your money and the LCD screen is great. There are a few negative sides that keeps the camera from getting a top score like noisy zoom operation, no zoom in movie mode, little or no hand grip and the reviewer does not like the way the camera looks. The CX4 is a pretty good camera, but has some quirks.
Read the full review of the Ricoh CX4 digital camera here.