Archive for October, 2009

Canon SD770IS Digital Camera Review

The Canon SD770IS digital camera has a sleek and slim design which exudes a strong appeal which carries a high note of lifestyle and makes it the perfect carrier for all your photo outing sessions. This camera is filled with high end specifications like a 10 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. You know what this means, superbly captured shots at great high quality image because Canon has wonderfully integrated technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that will eliminate blur; think of zombie like face movements after capture, kills the scene every time.

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Canon SD770IS Digital Camera – Front

 

More on the 3x optical zoom for Canon SD770IS digital camera, allows you to get up close and personal to your shooting subject because of its zoom plus the Optical Image Stablizer that helps in the reduction of blur with camera movements and also under low light conditions. To check on photo quality and whether that blur is ultimately visible (always disappointing to find out only when you have uploaded your pictures), there’s a 2.5 inch PureColor LDC II screen for bright, accurate color delivering crisp images. The Canon SD770IS 2.5 inch screen gives you plenty of visual room plus control when framing your shots; think of larger boundaries and space.  The screen is also highly durable and comes with a scratch resistant, anti reflective coating.

The Canon SD770IS digital camera has Motion Detection Technology that automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control. How this works basically is the camera technology works in the background (stealth) to immediately evaluate how fast your subject is moving. What happens after is that it automatically picks and places the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking crystal clear. Its like a genius at work identifying whether your subject is in high movement or otherwise, then providing the correct ISO setting to fit the subject for excellent color and detail and not wasting any time while you’re at it! This is a major plus point and look forward to ever great shots with the Canon SD770IS digital camera. 

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Canon SD770IS Digital Camera – Back

 

There’s been a new and improved Face Detection Technology incorporated into the Canon SD770IS digital camera that sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically. Together with DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality, the Canon SD770IS is bound to deliver all your true-to-life-and-moments people shots. The new Red-eye Correction is able to be corrected using Face Detection Technology as it is able to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images capture before it’s saved to the memory card and can be done during image playback by just tweaking the correct settings.

Now, where are all the good shots going to be kept if you don’t flash it out once in a while? Yea, some solid copy prints I’d say. And for that, the Canon SD770IS has the print/share button for easy direct printing and downloading.

I guess, there you have it, an overall quick review on the Canon SD770IS and trust me, this camera has the ability to fly and take pictures on the fly, that will move your fingers fast and furious (Okay, not that dramatic. My apologies, just watched the latest Fast & Furious movie) and you’re in for a pictorial ride.

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Canon SD770IS Digital Camera

 

 

Olympus FE230 Digital Camera Review

The Olympus FE230 digital camera is probably one of the slimmest compact point and shoot camera at a affordable price which will get you snapping away. Packed with a magnet of features, the camera does not disappoint nor looks disappointing at any angle.

The Olympus FE230 is a 7.1 megapixel camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen to match. The display is pretty fluid and appears with an increase or decrease depending on lighting conditions. The colors in the camera are represented well and no optical view finder is present. The Olympus FE230 also comes with a 3x optical zoom lens (38 – 114mm in 35mm erms)and the lens has a maximum aperture of f3.1 at wide angle.

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Olympus FE230 Digital Camera – Front

When I first played around with the Olympus FE230 digital camera, the first word that came to mind was – ‘intuitive’, as the camera incorporates a “one button, one function” design principle. I like the idea of one being in everything and how it is all interconnected in some form. As the camera would have it, being compact requires the best use of space and functionality, so the “one button, one function” programming on the Olympus FE230 digital camera proves to be a thumbs up for me, simply because it’s only your thumb that does most of the work really.

What happens is really this – the mode dial allows you to conveniently choose between the camera’s 8 different shooting program settings, that include High ISO setting with max of ISO1250 together with Super Macro mode and here’s another useful function – Movie recording mode with sound. All this packed in the Olympus FE230 digital camera.

For you happy snappers/shooters, the 18 preset scene modes come with the camera making it easy to work with familiar photo situations. This allows the user to be comfort shooting in any condition and situation that will help guide and also give you the best moments in the time

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Olympus FE230 Digital Camera – Back

 

The head-turning Olympus FE230 that is easy to use, stylish and ultra slim has made digital photography easy! Built-in help guides, and the above features mentioned echoes all that.

 TruePic TURBO Image Processor incorporated into the camera helps capture moments with superior image quality. This Olympus technology exclusively delivers truer colors and quicker start-ups (speed is essential in photography!), shot-to-shot and shutter release time leading to best results. We always have favorites, don’t we? So why don’t you let the Olympus FE230 help you keep your favorite memories with you. The in-camera album allows you to store up to 9 of favorite images to share with friends and family anytime without taking up to much memory which will not cause a lag in your camera either.

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Olympus FE230 Digital Camera

 

Therefore, continue to stay in style with this super slim (word:sexy!) and full-metal body that is model like thin, you can fashionably fit it in your pocket and never miss a photo opportunity be it parties, event, or family gatherings. For more adventure and travel tales, bring it along too, the Olympus FE230 will take up the challenge to deliver at all times. Let me know if you pick this camera and write to me!

Enjoy the video which gives you a closer look at the Olympus FE230

Canon 790IS Digital Camera Review

 

The Canon Powershot SD790IS is one of the most popular point and shoot camera coming out from the Canon family. Why? It features a 10MP digital camera with a 3x optical image stabilized zoom and keeping the same f/2.8-4.9 35-105mm-equivalent lens. The Canon Powershot SD790IS also comes with a complete redesign bulking up with chiseled edges, with subtle lines and smoothness around the corners that exudes a distinctive appeal that leaves much room for admiration.

 Some might think otherwise though and as usual, design is always subjective but at least it’s a progress towards the positive to me.

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(Canon 790IS Digital Camera – Front)

 The Canon Powershot SD790IS includes a new physical scroll dial will require some getting used to, but will result in a quicker way in navigating through menus. The incised buttons also represent the touch and feel of most mobile phones today, perhaps giving that impression for familiarity. The cameras also comes with a new motion-detection feature to automatically switch ISO and exposure to keep the images sharp; simply because  moments don’t stand still for you and this new incorporation will benefit all users when capturing lifetime moments. And, guess what? It actually works well! Furthermore, automatic settings have been tweaked and update for better image calibration to permit the Canon Powershot SD790IS to drive performance results in high ISO shots.

 Here are some following options available in Camera mode for the Canon Powershot SD790IS:

 Auto: For Point & Shoot Purpose
Manual: Allows change of Exposure Compensation, White Balance, or My Colors
Digital Macro: For close-ups
Color Accent: For interesting effects
Color Swap: For more interesting effects
Stitch Assist: Helps in shooting overlapping images to be merged into a panoramic later on a computer.

 

The Canon Powershot SD790IS comes with an Image Inspection Tool, whereby it facilitates users when reviewing pictures recently taken on the camera’s bright, brilliant and easy-to-read 230, 000-pixel PureColor LCD II display by zooming in to ensure that subjects are naturally in focus and to check for less than brilliant shots like closed eyes or in consistent expressions to match. The power behind Canon Powershot SD790IS is Canon’s proprietary DIGIC III imaging processor because the chip is responsible for the higher performance levels including faster boot up, quicker autofocus, and quicker shutter response times that leave our more than familiar long lag competitors far behind. There’s more, the DIGIC III processor improves both the image quality and the camera’s power consumption resulting in longer battery life under typical shooting conditions which is pretty neat when you’re on travels.

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(Canon 790IS Digital Camera – Back)

 

Here are the twelve scene presets available on the Canon Poweshot SD790IS using the scene mode option.

Portrait: For a soft effect
Night Snapshot: For low light with fill flash
Kids and Pets: For moving subjects
Indoor: For low light and adjust white balance automatically
Sunset: For vibrant colors
Foliage: For vivid colors
Snow: Reduces the blue cast without making subject dark
Beach: For keeping subject bright with reflected light
Fireworks: For long exposures
Aquarium: Selects ISO, WB, and color balance for indoor aquariums
Underwater: For use with the optional waterproof case to set an appropriate WB for underwater shooting
ISO 3200: Forces higher sensitivity for low-light or indoor shots without flash.

In addition, the Canon Powershot SD790IS provides the following options setting in the Movie mode:

 Standard: Movie frame size is user-selectable; digital zoom permitted
Compact: Records clips with smaller file sizes
Color Accent: For interesting effects
Color Swap: For more interesting effects
Time Lapse: Select an interval (1 second or 2 seconds) to have a single frame taken; no sound recorded

 

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Olympus FE370 Camera Review

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(Olympus FE 370 Camera – Front)

If you have been following Digital Camera Domain, you would have read some of my earlier write ups on Olympus Cameras. I have covered the Olympus E30 and Olympus Micro 4 3.

I got my hands to try out another one recently and have been amazing impressed by this new darling. It’s none other than the Olympus FE370.

The Olympus FE370 carries a small frame body but packs a mean list of features that proves to capture some amazing pictures. So for all your upcoming travels, you might want to give the Olympus FE370 a try, it’s worth it!

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(Olympus FE 370 Camera – Back)

It’s earlier sibling was the FE360 which came with 3x optical zoom, 8 megapixels resolution and face detection technology. The Olympus FE370 however, packs a new sting of technology features such as precision 5x zoom lens (26-180m) and follows a “one button, one function” design principle, which helps in functions and its multilingual manual for easy navigation and operation. My opinion, it’s also how we’re more at ease navigating the camera just like how we operate on our mobile phones; it’s second nature and reduces great complexity compared to other cameras I have played around with.

The Olympus FE370 comes with dual image stablization which ensure clear images are snapped due to the combination of mechanical and digital image stablization. It’s Intelligent Auto Mode also helps detect a range of common shooting scenes and then adjust settings where appropriate. The Olympus FE370 has a Advanced Face Detection Technology that is able to recognize up to 16 distinct faces and ensure all are sharply focused; this is a major feat especially you’re heading out to plenty of events and parties! Furthermore, the smile shot function automatically takes the picture when it detects your subject’s growing smile, talk about capturing moments! (And never missing them)

Olympus FE 370 Camera

(Olympus FE 370 Camera)

What’s more? You can even use the Expression Edit feature to turn frowns into smile. Never a dull moment I’d say!

In case you were wondering how helpful the Olympus FE370 camera is, there’s an in-built In-Camera Help Guide that will help save the environment (think: saving paper) and guide you where needed in making the best use of the Olympus FE370.

Generally, if you were looking for a camera on the go, I would recommend the Olympus FE370. It’s sleek. It’s beautiful. It has all the right built the deliver the right quality of pictures without the burden of weight. It shouts out the beautifully captures picture on a 2.7” LCD and still amazes me, that it reveals itself well under bright sunlight. The Olympus FE370 is also an easy camera to figure out and use.

I have added a video review for your benefit which covers a good feature review

(Olympus FE 370 Camera – Video Review)

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Some pictures taken with Olympus FE 370

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