BenQ DC E720 features a large 2.5″ LTPS screen and 7MP resolution with 3x optical zoom. The PASM function gives you full control & autonomy to decide how your image will come out. To ensure the best image quality, E720 is equipped with the top-tier smc Pentax lens that achieves 99.8% light penetration. BenQ’s Shake-Free mode helps you eliminate the chance of getting blurry photo. High ISO portrait mode enables you to take aesthetic photos under dim light environment. In a romantic restaurant, beautiful art gallery or a museum where flash cannot be used. Besides 640×480 high-resolution movie recording, E720 supports optical zoom in movie mode. Capture all the images you want! You can continuously shoot as many photos as you wish until the memory card is full.

The BenQ DC E720 supports VGA movie recording at 30fps with MPEG4 format and supports PictBridge function which provides direct printing via any PictBridge-enabled printer. In addition, the BenQ E720 digital compact camera is bundled with 9MB built-in memory and is Secure Digital card compatible. The BenQ DC E720’s 8 second shutter speed night scene mode function enables users to capture pictures with clearer and sharper details that disappear in general shutter speed.

Cyber-shot® S780 Digital Camera DSC-S780
Online Retail Price: $179.99

Take beautiful 8.1 megapixel photos with a camera that fits in your pocket. The Cyber-shot® DSC-S780 digital camera raises the bar for other cameras in this class. It features advanced Face Detection technology optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate reproduction of up to three faces. The elegant body contains a strong lithium-ion battery, a 3x optical zoom lens and a bright, 2.5″ LCD screen. What’s more, a high ISO sensitivity helps reduce blur when shooting without a flash, even in low light.

More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony® Super HAD™ (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise. A five-point auto focus evaluates your shot at 5 points on your screen — so you’ll get great results even with off-center subjects that make interesting photo compositions. A five-point auto focus evaluates your shot at 5 points on your screen — so you’ll get great results even with off-center subjects that make interesting photo compositions.

Even if you forget your flash memory card, you can get the shot because 22 MB internal memory lets you capture a limited number of shots with in-camera convenience, then easily transfer your shots to a PC or optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media. You can fire off up to 3 shots at Approx.0.9 second intervals (at any resolution: VGA to full resolution mode) — a great way to capture a child’s first steps or a pet’s best tricks. To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, you can choose from several convenient photo modes, including Auto, Program Auto, and Scene Selections such as Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Snow, High Sensitivity, and Beach environments. Face Detection technology automatically controls focus and exposure to help reveal faces in shadows, make skin tones look more natural, reduce red-eye, and eliminates harsh facial glare.

Key Features:

• 8.1 MP Super HAD™ CCD
• 5-Point Auto Focus
• 2.5” TFT LCD Display
• 22 MBInternal Memory
• Burst Mode
• Convenient Photo Modes
• Face Detection
• High Sensitivity (ISO 1250) Mode
• Picture Motion Browser Software
• QVGA Movie Mode
• Smart Zoom® Feature
• Stamina® Battery Power

DC E610 adopts Pentax lens to ensure every detail can be perfectly presented in the photo. Moreover, with the 3D-rotating lens, BenQ DC E610 is able to perform zoom in & out at a faster speed. You no longer have to focus in advance in order to have crisp and clear images, providing users a more convenient, time-saving camera. Often worry about the recharge problem during your trip. DC E610 is designed with super long power so that you can be worry-free about power supply wherever you go. With high definition of VGA (640 x 480 pixels) with 30fps in movie mode, a camera is not only a camera but also a personal digital video recorder. DC E610 also supports the “Recording Pause” function during movie recording. BenQ DC E610 also comes with an Anti-Shake Function that allows you to take crystal clear shots in all types of condition. Capturing clears shots is so convenient and easy, even your toddler can take great photos with the E610. Pan Focus (PF) mode allows you to capture everything. It’s the sharpest and clearest in just fraction of a second. Instead of pressing half way down from the shutter to focus, DC E610 does that all for you. It’s simple, just aim, point and shoot.

The BenQ E610 digital camera has more features than the C610 model. This model features a 6.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 3x optical zoom, advanced smc PENTAX lens, and a beautiful 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen. The premium PENTAX lens gives the camera enhanced sharpness and color presentation. For both video and photo capture modes, the DC E610 has a nice shake-free option to reduce the effects of shakey hands. The video capture mode allows to you record 30 frames per second VGA.

Black Cyber-shot® W120 Digital Camera DSC-W120
Online Retail Price: $199.99

Capture smiles as they happen. The 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot® W120 features innovative Smile Shutter technology which photographs smiles as they happen. Built to impress, this model boasts a Carl Zeiss® 4x optical zoom lens for high quality close-ups and Sony’s Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp, clear images. For speedy recovery, the BIONZ™ image processor gets you ready for the next shot. In addition, it has Face Detection technology that detects up to eight faces and optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate, natural photos of family and friends. Also available in blue, black and pink.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120 is a fine compact camera. Its quick performance, good picture quality, and surprisingly robust feature set make it a solid choice in the budget category. However, the Cyber-shot DSC-W130 dwarfs it in nearly every way. For about $30 more, you can get a camera with a higher resolution, quicker performance, and many onboard editing tools.

The 7.2-megapixel Sony DSC-W120 features an f/2.8-5.8, 32mm-128mm (35mm equivalent) 4x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens and a 115,000- dot, 2.5-inch LCD. In addition to its LCD, the camera incorporates an optical viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and Sony’s Bionz image processing engine. Notable features include face detection that can now be set to detect only children or only adults; a new version of Sony’s Smile Shutter, which automatically takes a shot when someone smiles and can now be set for child or adult priority; an Easy Shooting mode that enlarges menu text and makes only basic controls available; and a semi-manual focus mode that lets the photographer select the approximate distance to the subject then uses autofocus to finish the job. The camera also includes Sony’s D-Range Optimizer, automatic exposure bracketing, a top light-sensitivity setting of ISO 3200, spot and center-weighted metering modes, a live histogram, and three selectable flash output levels. The W120 can record smooth VGA video with sound, and is compatible with Sony’s optional VMC-HD1 high-definition component cable (street: $40) for 1080i photo output to an HDTV.

Key Features:

• 7.2 MP Super HAD™ CCD
• Carl Zeiss® 4X Optical Zoom Lens
• 2.5”TFT LCD Display
• Face Detection
• Smile Shutter Mode
• Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution
• Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization
• High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) Mode
• Dynamic Range Optimization
• Convenient Photo Modes
• MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
• Automatic Macro Shooting
• 9-Point Auto Focus
• Smart Zoom® Feature
• Burst Mode
• Simple Setup Controls
• Easy Shooting Mode
• Function Guide
• Optical Viewfinder
• 15 MB Internal Memory
• Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience
• Stamina® Battery Power
• HDTV Compatibility
• “PhotoTV HD”
• 16:9 High-Resolution Mode
• Wide Zoom Display
• Photo Music
• Multi-Resizing Function
• Picture Motion Browser Software
• BIONZ™

Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera G1
Online Retail Price: $399.99

Revolutionize the way you shoot and share photos with the 6.0 megapixel DSC-G1 Cyber-shot® digital camera. Boasting a massive 2GB2 of internal memory, you can store up to 7,500 images at VGA resolution or 600 full-resolution photos. Take remarkable pictures day or night with built-in 9-point auto focus and twilight mode which automatically adjusts the settings for beautifully clear photos. And you can review your photos on the massive 3.5″ XtraFine™ LCD screen2.

The G1 unit is the ideal vacation camera with 2GB of internal memory, saving you from having to manage extra media cards. It becomes a virtual photo album in your pocket as it can store up to 7,500 VGA-quality photos or 600 6-megapixel pictures. If additional storage is needed, the camera’s capacity can be expanded with an optional Memory Stick Duo ™ media card or Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ card, now available in capacities up to eight gigabytes.

A sticker on front of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 declares that this is a Wi-Fi certified camera. The G1 is compliant with the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standard, enabling it to connect to any DNLA-enabled device via a wireless LAN. In addition, Ad-hoc mode allows you to share your photos with up to 4 other Sony G1 cameras without having to be inside a wireless hotspot. Pressing the WLAN button on top of the camera automatically establishes a wireless network for the other cameras to connect to. You can then take a picture and simultaneously share it with another camera, or choose existing pictures to exchange and transfer. If you already have a wireless access point, you can connect to the network and share images with other DNLA devices e.g. a DLNA TV set or a computer. I didn’t have another Sony G1 to test the sharing features, but the camera did find the wireless network and download images onto my laptop with no problems.

In addition, the G1 operates as an MP3 player. Happy irony of ironies, unlike Sony’s players it doesn’t adhere to Sony’s proprietary ATRAC/ATRAC3 formats, instead supporting simple drag-and-drop file copying. The sound is fine, but given the limited 2GB of memory (which your music has to share with your photo albums) and minimal playback controls–shuffle or linear playback in directory order, with no playlists–it becomes just another awkward convergence device. On the other hand, the ability to use any of your numerous MP3 files as background music for the G1’s very nice slide shows gets addictive.

Key Features

Unique Dual-Use Design
6.0 MP Super HAD™ CCD
3X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss® Lens
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
High Sensitivity
2 GB1 Internal Memory
Automatic Image Management
Advanced Search Technologies
XtraFine™ 3.5”2 LCD Screen
User-Friendly GUI with Function Guide
Slide Show with Music Playback
Wireless Photo Sharing
Hand-Held Twilight Mode
9-Point Auto Focus.
Stamina® Battery Power
Memory Stick Duo™ Media
High-Quality Video Clips

Nikon COOLPIX P60
Online Retail Price: $229.95

The 8.1-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P60 features an f/3.6-4.5, 36-180mm (35mm equivalent) optically stabilized 5x zoom lens, and a 153,000-dot, 2.5-inch LCD. The camera also includes a 201,000-dot, 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder. Notable features include face-detection, redeye correction, Nikon’s D-Lighting function for opening up shadow areas, and the company’s Best Shot Selector, which takes a series of shots and saves the sharpest one. Also included are Nikon’s standard 14 scene modes in addition to plain automatic shooting as well as a Panorama assist mode. The P60 offers a top light-sensitivity setting of ISO 2000. The camera, which runs on a pair of AA batteries, can capture 30fps VGA video with sound. Designed for more advanced photographers, the camera offers a manual exposure mode, a histogram display and Nikon’s Optimize Image menu for selecting color and monochrome filter effects.

Designed for intuitive operation, it has an easy-to-hold grip providing stability and a solid shooting touch in a comfortable, compact body size. Framing a photograph is simple, using either the Nikon P60’s wide viewing angle 2.5-inch LCD screen, or the electronic viewfinder with included information display. The camera’s easy to use mode dial makes it simple for users to switch between manual and auto modes. In Programmed auto mode, it automatically selects shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure, while the Manual mode lets users select both shutter speed and aperture for greater control over results. The camera includes 15 scene modes optimised for pre-defined situations including Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Sports, Party/Indoor, Close Up, Museum and even Fireworks Show. The Nikon Coolpix P60 also has the capacity for movie recording with sound at 640 x 480 pixels at 30fps. Images are recorded on a removable SD memory card or in the 22MB internal memory.

Image sensor shift VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization compensates for camera shake or movement by unsteady subjects to realize yet sharper results. And extended light sensitivity up to ISO 2000 further helps prevent blurred shots in lower light, or when capturing fast-moving subjects. The COOLPIX P60 also offers Programmed Auto [P] and Manual [M] exposure modes, enabling the user to enjoy shooting in a variety of styles. A functional body design with a defined grip for secure finger placement allows for intuitive operation including the use of the Mode dial. Compositional versatility, even in bright sunlight, is achieved thanks to its electronic viewfinder and a 2.5-inch LCD monitor.

Key Features:
5x Optical Zoom-NIKKOR Glass Lens
8.1 Megapixels
Incredible, Bright 2.7-inch High Resolution LCD and Optical Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder
Program and Manual Exposure Modes
Auto Adjusts up to ISO 2000

Nikon In-Camera Innovations:
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix(TM)–automatically fixes most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again! Face-Priority AF–Nikon’s face-finding technology that automatically focuses on faces. D-Lighting–rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail where needed.

The DC E520 digital camera is aimed at young professionals on- the-go. The feature-packed DC E520 incorporates a 5 megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, high-resolution, large-oversized 2.5″ LTPS LCD screen, VGA movie recording and extra long battery life all in a thin 21mm package. On-the-go users will be pleased with the DC E520’s high resolution oversized 2.5″ LTPS LCD screen that yields precise and comfortable viewing of photos in high resolution. The DC E520 also features VGA movie recording at 30fps with AVI (MPEG4) format, which ensures high quality movie clips. A digital stabilizer function is also supported during recording. Attractively thin at 21mm, the DC E520 is designed with comfort and portability in mind. Aside from its brushed steel exterior, it features BenQ’s intuitive Easy-Dial User Interface, which allows users to choose without complication from various options. A high-capacity 1230mAh battery allows users to enjoy their trips without the pressure of constant recharging.

The camera is easy to operate, but suffers from a few annoying quirks. The power button must be held down for one second before the camera springs into life, which is a nuisance when you need to take a shot quickly. The shutter sound played through the speaker is useful to confirm when a picture has been taken, but the constant beeps for every button press are annoying. We would have liked audible confirmation for when the auto-focus has locked on to its subject, but none is given. Also absent is the ability to adjust shutter speed and aperture settings manually, although there are white balance, ISO speed and metering options plus various scene presets.

Metal is the primary element symbolized the manhood. When talking about metal, hard, cold and rigid say it all. Yet BenQ’s Lifestyle Design Center designers cleverly transform and elevate these stereo type perceptions up to next level. By fully aware of the elastics characteristic of metal, DC E1000 has enchased a solid metal bar with anode brushing treatment on the front of the camera, along with matted black finishing case to boost up the overall taste.DC E1000 features a large 3″ LTPS screen and 10 mega pixels resolution with 3x optical zoom.

You will no longer be troubled by those blurred photo caused by unexpected hand shaking or by the dark environment. The Shake-Free hotkey located right next to the shutter button can activate the S.S.F function under any scene mode.Whenever you feel unsatisfy with the blurry image that you have encounter to, just press the button and try again. It will boosts up the Shake-Free result and reward you with sharp and clear images.

Supported by a high sensitivity of up to ISO 1600 in shooting mode, the E1000 ensures that your moments are captured bright and natural in dark settings without having to use an artificial flash. So, even if you’re out under the stars or dining in a romantically lit bistro, your photos will always turn out picture-perfect!

Genius G-shot P732
Super slim 7.0 mega pixel CCD sensor Digital Camera

Product Description
G-Shot P732 is the most ultra-slim and elegant digital camera in the G-Shot TM series from Genius. Its stylish metallic case is crafted from aluminum alloy, making this camera light and portable.

This handy digital camera is only 18 millimeters in depth but offers 7.0 mega pixel high quality images along with precise 12x zoom (3x optical plus 4x digital). With 20 different scene modes to choose from, you will get perfect shots in any environment. In addition, G-Shot P732 is equipped with three modes (Capture mode, Playback mode, Video mode) for your exploration.

Through the cradle terminal connection, a picture or movie clip can be easily transmitted from camera to PC. It also can be used as a digital photo frame to enjoy each precious moment on the large and bright 2.5” LTPS LCD.

Key features:

• True 7.0 mega pixel CCD sensor
• DVD-Quality MPEG 4 video
• 2.5” LTPS LCD display
• 12X Zoom
• Slide Show
• Voice memo

Agfa has both a wealth of experience in conventional photography and a consistently strong range of digital cameras. With the ePhoto CL50, the company has eschewed the unconventional shape of the 1680 featured in the last digital camera Labs (issue 51) in favour of a more traditional shape. It won’t win any design awards, but it does feel comfortable to hold.

The view from the top showing the overall “rounded” styling of the camera. There is no positive fingergrip area except for a small rubberized strip on the front for your fingertips. I tended to always be semi-dropping it if not held firmly, be sure to use the wrist strap! The status display on top tells you the usual things, pictures remaining, image quality, flash mode, macro mode, battery power remaining. You’ll note the four unmarked buttons along the top. They are (left to right): Macro/selftimer, QuickReview, Flash mode and Image Resolution.

The camera ePhoto CL50 has traditional for Agfa the form, however it the design and functional features if not is cardinal, rather hardly are advanced. Bent forward and reverse sides with a LCD-screen are looked by a uniform element and it as a whole has the completed and functional kind. The camera has practically no inertia LCD-screen with a diagonal in 5,1 sm (2 inches), which is possible to use as the range viewfinder. “Opening” door above a screen substitutes illumination per sun day and, accordingly, saves energy of batteries.

The CL50 certainly has some nice touches - the high level of control over its settings, the use of natural light to illuminate the LCD and the high level of zoom - but it can’t match the style and ease of use of the Canon PowerShot A50. What’s more, with a street price of around £400, the Minolta DimÅge is cheaper, has better image quality, and unlike the CL50 comes with a mains adaptor as standard.

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