August 2006

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August 25, 2006
 
Canon Announces the Powershot A640

Canon News Release Excerpt:
A larger 2.5” vari-angle LCD screen enables accurate framing from unusual angles, such as those encountered when using the 1cm Macro mode. The enhanced user interface (UI) retains a selectable Grid Line display to assist with rule-of-thirds compositions, while users can also enable a new 3:2 ratio overlay during shooting to view the printable area for standard photo prints. Playback is enhanced with an overexposure warning feature, which indicates overexposed areas in captured images.        Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Canon Releases the Powershot A630

Canon News Release Excerpt:
The 8.0 Megapixel (PowerShot A630) sensor allows for creative cropping while providing enough detail for large, high quality prints. A new Safety Zoom takes advantage of the cameras' Megapixels to offer extra zoom magnification without affecting image quality – up to 16x zoom when shooting Small size images. Users can also activate the Digital Tele-Converter to add extra telephoto reach on all shots, similar to adding a tele-converter lens to the camera.         Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Nikon Announces the Release of the Coolpix S7c

Nikon News Release Excerpt:
Built-in electronic Vibration Reduction (e-VR) and other Vibration Reduction capabilities compensate for camera shake and unsteady subjects to ensure sharp, clear results. Anti-shake mode automatically activates e-VR and BSS, a feature that selects the sharpest image from up to ten sequential shots, while also setting the optimal ISO for steady results. High-Sensitivity mode maximizes the camera’s exceptionally high light sensitivity by choosing the optimal setting, up to ISO 1600, for shooting fast-moving subjects or low light conditions.         Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Nikon Announces the Release of the Coolpix S10

Nikon News Release Excerpt:
With a distinctive wave-surface design and a high-quality finish, the COOLPIX S10 is as attractive as the images it achieves. Even more impressively, the COOLPIX S10 features 6.0-effective megapixel image resolution as well as a built-in 38-380mm (35mm equivalent) 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens – making it easy to compose everything from close portraits to wide-open scenery with fine detail and vivid colour. And because the distinctive camera body incorporates a swivel design for the lens, users can be more creative.         More

August 25, 2006
 
Nikon Announces the Coolpix S9

Nikon News Release Excerpt:
The camera features a 1/2.5-inch CCD that offers enhanced precision and 6.1-effective megapixel image resolution, to help capture true-to-life colour and sharp detail. It also features a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens with a 38-114mm range (35mm equivalent) which gives users broad compositional freedom to shoot anything from expansive scenery to tight portraits. In addition, the lens of the COOLPIX S9 features an ingenious “right-angled” design, which allows it to operate throughout its entire focal range without ever protruding.         Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Nikon Announces the Release of the Coolpix L5

Nikon News Release Excerpt:
Such features include the powerful 5x Zoom-Nikkor lens which offers a focal length of 38-190mm (35mm equivalent) to give compositional freedom to the user. Intimate personal portraits can be captured by zooming in and expansive outdoor scenes are shot by zooming out. The same advanced lens shift Vibration Reduction (VR) mechanism that was originally developed for Nikon’s renowned SLR systems has also been integrated into the new model, effectively complimenting the 5x zooming.        Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Nikon Announces the Coolpix L6

Nikon News Release Excerpt:
The COOLPIX L6 features three unique in-camera Nikon image innovations to ensure perfect images even in the most challenging conditions. These include Face Priority AF** which automatically detects and achieves sharp focus on a person’s face wherever they are in the frame. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically overcomes red-eye effect sometimes caused by flash, and Nikon’s D-Lighting rescues underexposed images or shots taken with too much back light.          Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Fujifilm Announces the Finepix S9600

Fujifilm News Release Excerpt:
Fujifilm today announced the release of the FinePix S9600, replacement to the critically acclaimed FinePix S9500 and the new flagship in Fujifilm's range of 'prosumer' digital cameras. The new model features carefully considered modifications designed to improve image quality as well as making it easier to use and better performing in low light. Refinements include increased image sharpness, a more generous LCD screen, faster autofocus in low light and improvements to the camera's flash capability.         Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Olympus Announces the FE-170

Olympus News Release Excerpt:
The new FE-series cameras feature an enhanced Help Guide that makes digital photography simple for users of all levels. A tutorial “shooting guide” educates users on tips for achieving specific effects, such as “shooting into backlight” and “adjusting coloration.” The shooting guide not only provides detailed descriptions for various photographic scenarios, but also actually sets the camera with the touch of a button, making the transition from learning to doing instantaneous.          Initial Review

August 25, 2006
 
Olympus Announces the FE-180

Olympus News Release Excerpt:
The inclusion of 16 shooting modes, including QuickTime® Movie, accessed via a rotating dial and menu button on the back of the cameras makes it easy to capture great images in a variety of lighting situations, such as Sports, Fireworks, and Night Scene with Portrait. The FE-180, FE-190 and FE-200 models offer QuickTime® Movie mode, which enables users to create short movies of events that can be emailed to family and friends.          Initial Review

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