REVIEW: Olympus FE-280, FE-290, FE-300
Three interesting, inexpensive Olympus "easy & fun" cameras
As part of its Summer 2007 lineup, Olympus introduced the superslim 8-megapixel FE-280; the FE-290 with a big 3-inch display, 4X optical zoom and a wide-angle lens; and the 12-megapixel FE-300.Read descriptions and specs of the Olympus FE-280, the Olympus FE-290, and the Olympus FE-300
REVIEW: Olympus SP-560UZ and Stylus 790SW
An 18X ultra-zoom camera and one that's shock and waterproof
If you want to get maximum zoom AND get as close as possible AND get dual image stabilization and tons of features, the Olympus SP-560UZ delivers. The shock, freeze and waterproof Stylus 790SW is the perfect companion for sports and outoor use.Read descriptions and specs of the Olympus SP-560UZ, and the Olympus Stylus 790SW.
DESCRIPTION AND SPECS: Nikon Coolpix P50 and P5100
Two Performance Series Nikon Coolpix cameras
Those who want more power and versatility than point & shooters offer will be interested in two new "performance series" cameras from Nikon. The Coolpix P50 (US$229.95) is a small and handy 8.1 megapixel camera with some manual control, face recognition, red-eye reduction and electronic vibration reduction. The 12.1 megapixel Coolpix P5100 (US$379.95) offers full manual control, a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD and true optical lens-shift image stabilization. Both have optical viewfinders to complement their LCDs, have 16 scene modes, and fit into most pockets in spite of their considerable power.Read descriptions and specs of the Nikon Coolpix P50, and the Nikon Coolpix P5100.
DESCRIPTION: Nikon Coolpix S210 and S520
Two new 8-megapixel Nikon Coolpix cameras
Nikon introduced two new 8-megapixel S-series Coolpix cameras. The US$179 S210's primary claim to fame is its slender, sexy body that's just 0.7 inches thin. It also weighs next to nothing and fits anywhere. Yet, it has a large and razor-sharp 2.5-inch LCD that remains quite readable outdoors thanks to an anti-reflection coating. The design is clean and uncluttered, and the four available colors are quite attractive. The US$229 aluminum-bodied S520 is a bit thicker and heavier. It has active lens shift vibration reduction that eliminates most blur when you zoom and it can be used both for still pictures and for movies.Read review of the Nikon Coolpix S210 and the Nikon Coolpix S520 .
DESCRIPTION: Olympus Stylus 850 SW and 1030 SW
Two new tough and rugged Olympus Stylus models
Olympus introduced two new cameras in its SW (Shock & Waterproof) series. The US$299 Stylus 850 SW is a 8-megapixel camera that's waterproof to ten feet, can survive drops of five feet, and freezing temperatures. It's designed for all sorts of outoors activities including skiing and snorkeling. The US$399 10-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW is tougher yet. You can go diving with it, down to 33 feet (and probably more), drop it from almost seven feet, subject it to extreme temperatures, dust, sand, whatever. It also has a terrific hi-res 2.7-inch LCD and a 3.6X 28-102mm optical zoom that enables wide angle photography.Read review of the Olympus Stylus 850 SW and the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW.
DESCRIPTION: Casio Exilim EX-S10
A sexy, ultra-slim 10 megapixel Casio
The ultra-slim (just 0.55 inches) stainless-steel bodied Exilim EX-S10 is Casio's first Card-series 10 megapixel camera. It's available in red, blue, black and silver, has a high-res 2.7 inch wide-format LCD, and can record 848 x 480 pixel movies at 30 frames per second. The S10, which lists for US$249, uses H.264/AAC recording and can easily play back on iPods and in iTunes/iLife'08. There are 36 scene modes (including YouTube and eBay), face recognition and a special "auto shutter" that shoots a picture when your hands don't shake or the subject stops moving.Read review of the Casio Exilim EX-S10
