Digital Camera News and Reviews

Samsung CLX-3185FW

Trusted Reviews has tested a color laser printer from Samsung. The printer is called Samsung CLX-3185FW and is a so-called multifunction printer that is able to print, copy, scan and fax in addition to having wireless connectivity.

Some key features for the Samsung CLX-3185FW:
-Print speeds up to 16 pages per minute in black and 4 pages per minute in color
-Print resolution up to 2,400 x 600 dpi effective output
-15-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
-130-sheet input cassette
-USB 2, ethernet and wireless connectivity
-30% Toner Save mode to reduce printing costs

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the CLX-3185FW an overall score of 7 out of 10 possible points. The printer scores highest on available features, a little lower on value for your money and print quality while it scores lowest on print speeds. The printer does not take much space and it is easy to use, but color print speeds are pretty poor compared to other multifunction printer that are able to print color prints almost as fast as monochrome prints. If you do not print much color prints and does not need high capacity this might be your choice.
Read the full review of the Samsung CLX-3185FW Wireless color laser multifunction printer here.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Photography Blog has tested a new micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic. The camera is called Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and is supposedly one of the best cameras out there that combine still images and video recording. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about the GH2.

Some key features for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2:
-16 megapixel multi-aspect Live MOS sensor
-Venus Engine FHD processor
-Full HD 1080p video capability
-3″ swivelling and tilting LCD screen
-Multi-aspect electronic viewfinder
-ISO sensitivity of 160-12800

Photography Blog ends up giving the GH2 an extremely good review with an “Essential” rating and an overall score of 5 out 5 possible stars. The camera gets a perfect score on features, ease of use and image quality while it scores a little lower on value for your money and design. If you want to shoot both high quality videos and still images, and want to be able to change lenses this is definitely your camera, according to Photography Blog. It seems like Panasonic has made another winner with the GH2!
Read the full review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 micro Four Thirds camera here.

HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus

Trusted Reviews has reviewed a wireless e-All-in-One printer from HP. The printer is called HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus and is color inkjet printer that is top of the line. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about this All-in-One printer.

Some key features for the HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus:
-Print, fax, scan, copy, Web
-Print speeds up to 35 pages per minute in black and 34 pages per minute in color
-Print resolution up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color
-USB 2, ethernet and wireless connectivity
-Memory card slots
-250-sheet input tray
-150-sheet output tray

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the HP printer a very good review with an overall score of 9 out of 10 points and a “Trusted Reviews Recommended” badge. The 8500A scores highest on value and features, while it scores a little lower on print speeds and print quality. If you have a small office this Officejet printer might be your choice. It is very robust, the touchpanel works well and has a lot of nice features.
Read the full review of the wireless e-All-in-One printer HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus here.

Brother DCP-7045N

Trusted Reviews has tested a monochrome All-in-One laser printer from Brother. The Brother printer is called Brother DCP-7045N and is able to produce up to 22 pages per minute or so the maker claims.

Some key features for the Brother DCP-7045N printer:
-Print speeds up to 22 pages per minute
-First print in under 10 seconds
-All-in-One printer (prints, copies and scans)
-Printer resolution 2400 x 600 DPI
-35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
-250-sheet main paper tray
-USB and ethernet connectivity

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the DCP-7045N an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The printer scores highest on print speeds and print quality while it scores a bit lower on features and value. If you run a busy, smaller office this multifunction printer might be your choice. There are cheaper printers out there in this class, but the 7045N is not unreasonably priced.
Read the full review of the Brother DCP-7045N monochrome All-in-One laser here.