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Digital vs Optical Zoom

Posted on August 30th, 2007 in Digital Camera Reviews, Guide, Tips & Tricks by digital camera reviews

When buying a digital camera in today’s market one of the factors that you will undoubtedly be looking at the power of the zoom function. Unfortunately people who are not so experience in this field are starting to be a little mislead. Manufacturers are claiming a zoom function called digital zoom, or they are adding up the total zoom of there optical zoom and digital zoom for a total zoom function. This however is a little unfair on the consumer as you will begin to see in this article.

What is Optical Zoom?
optical zoom
Optical zoom is what I like to call true zoom. This function of a camera uses the lens within the camera to draw the image closer. Using the optics of the camera the image is bought forward much the same way as a magnifying glass, binoculars and other such instruments. When using optical zoom quality remains the same and the full resolution of the camera can be used on the zoomed image.

Digital Photography Tips for Beginners and Experts

Posted on August 10th, 2007 in Digital Camera Reviews, Guide, Tips & Tricks, Photography by digital camera reviews

Do you own a digital camera? Have you started to make the most out of it? Without really starting the features of a digital camera, one can start using his or her digital camera to take beautiful pictures because of the technology embedded into that small little device.

Digital Photography Tips for Beginners and Experts

A digital camera can help movies like me to autofocus I do on a mountain view, or a small little beautiful flower. When I first bought my camera, the salesman was very persuasive. And I quote, all you need to do is point and click. I was instantly sold on getting that wonderful camera.

As the days and weeks go by, I began to be familiar with

Leica Digital Camera M8

Posted on August 4th, 2007 in Digital Camera News, Digital Camera Reviews, Leica Digital Camera, Review by digital camera reviews

Leica Digital Camera M8

The dream of many Leica photographers has come true: the Leica M system is now open for professional digital photography. Breaking completely new ground, the LEICA M8 doesn’t only look like an M - it utilizes all the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative digital photography. It is the only digital camera for professionals to incorporate the rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and quiet operation, speed and precision. And the no-compromise quality criteria of the M system continue to apply to the M8.

Samsung Camera Digital i85

Posted on August 1st, 2007 in Digital Camera Reviews, Review, Samsung Digital Camera by digital camera reviews

Samsung Camera Digital i85

is pleased to announce the release of the 8.1 mega pixel i85. The i85 is equipped with a 3.0� touch screen LCD, an integrated MP3 player and PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) function. An inbuilt Tour Guide function provides instant access to travel information covering 2,600 regions in 30 countries, so you’ll always know where the action is. Further information can also be downloaded directly from the internet, and with 450 MB of internal memory you won’t need to worry about space for favourite travel tips. The camera is equipped with the Samsung Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) system and ISO 1600 high sensitivity support so that images remain crisp and detailed even without a flash.

Panasonic Digital Camera Lumix ® DMC-FZ18K

Posted on August 1st, 2007 in Digital Camera Reviews, Panasonic Digital Camera, Review by digital camera reviews

DMC-FZ18K NEW! Lumix® 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera with 18x Optical Zoom, Intelligent Auto Technology, 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA Lens and 2.5″ Diagonal LCD, Black

Panasonic Digital Camera Lumix® DMC-FZ18K

Big Zoom, Small Camera
Experience the power of an incredible 18x optical zoom in a 8.1-megapixel camera that fits in the palm of your hand. From vast landscapes to super telephoto shots, the DMC-FZ18 gives you crisp, stunning images using a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. For macro shots, the wide-angle setting lets you shoot all the way down to one centimeter from your subject, while the telephoto setting can be used up to one meter (3.28 feet) from your subject. With the Extended Optical Zoom function, zoom power is boosted to around 28.7x (in 3-megapixel resolution mode).