Digital Camera News and Reviews

Fujifilm X10

CNET UK has reviewed a very interesting compact camera from Fujifilm called Fujifilm X10. This retro looking camera comes with a larger than usual image sensor and the zoom lens is pretty bright. It seems like Fujifilm thinks about the photographer with this camera and not gimmicks.

Some key features for the Fujifilm X10:
-2/3-inch, 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor
-Advanced EXR processor
-Supports RAW file format
-4x (28-112mm) optical zoom lens, f2.0 wide-angle and f2.8 telephoto
-Retro design
-Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

CNET UK ends up givng the Fujifilm X10 a perfect score with 5 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer praises aspects such as great design and build quality, excellent picture quality and useful features. If you have a bit of money and want an excellent tool for photographing this camera from Fujifilm might be your choice!
Read the full review of the Fujifilm X10 sophisticated compact digital camera here.

Brother HL-5380DN

Trusted Reviews has tested a mono laser printer from Brother called Brother HL-5380DN. Brother claims that this model is able to print up to 30 pages per minute so if you are looking for a fast printer this could be the one for you. Let us hear what the reviewer thinks about the HL-5380DN.

Some key features for the Brother HL-5380DN:
-Prints up to 30 pages per minute
-Duplex printing
-LCD screen
-50-sheet multipurpose tray
-Maximum 544Mb memory

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the HL-5380DN an overall score of 8 out of 10 possible points. The laser printer scores highest on print speeds, almost as high on value for your money and features, while it scores lowest on print quality. The reviewer finds several positive points with the Brother printer including useful duplex printing, good LCD display and fast print speeds. On the negative side there are a few aspects such as noisy printing and the prints tend to be light. Overall this is a good mono laser printer if you are looking for fast print speeds and relatively low price tag.
Read the full review of the Brother HL-5380DN mono laser printer here.

Nikon Coolpix S6200

CNET UK has tested a compact camera with a superzoom lens that starts at 25mm and ends at 250mm. The camera is called Nikon Coolpix S6200 and also comes with 16 megapixels in addition to HD video recording.

Some key features for the Nikon Coolpix S6200:
-16 megapixel image sensor
-10x optical NIKKOR ED glass zoom lens (25-250mm)
-HD 720p video
-2.7″ LCD screen
-Image stabilization

CNET UK ends up giving the S6200 an overall rating of 4 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer finds several positive sides including good image detail, the colors is good, the zoom range is useful and it has a pretty low price tag. There are a few negative points keeping the Nikon camera from getting a perfect score including you can not get very close while taking macro pictures and there is some mechanical noise while recording video.
Read the full review of the Nikon Coolpix S6200 ultra-compact superzoom digital camera here.

Epson Artisan 837

About.com has tested an inkjet printer from Epson called Epson Artisan 837. This color printer supports automatic duplexing and comes with a 30 page ADF in addition to a large touch panel.

Some key features for the Epson Artisan 837:
-Color inkjet printer
-30 page automatic document feeder (ADF)
-7.8 inch touch panel
-Connects with mobile devices
-Automatic duplexing
-Supports CD/DVD printing

About.com ends up giving the Artisan 837 a very good review with an overall rating of 5 out of 5 possible stars. The reviewer does not find any major flaws with this Epson printer and enjoys all the features and its excellent print quality. It is also very easy to use.
Read the full review of the Epson Artisan 837 All-in-One color inkjet printer here.