May 16th, 2008
At the first glance of the spec sheet for the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW, it looks like your typical compact point and shoot – 10.1 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch LCD, 3.6x optical zoom lens.
But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that this “SW” model is shockproof (6.6 foot drop), waterproof to 33 feet, cold-proof (to 14 degrees Fahrenheit) and crushproof (up to 220 pounds). Here is also a built-in manometer which can record air or water pressure and attach that data to your images as altitude or depth. An LED illuminator next to the flash can be used for illuminating close-up shots, or other shots in which you can’t (or don’t want to) use a flash.
There are plenty of “soft” features as well. The 1030 SW is capable of face detection as one of the focus modes. A Panorama mode will stitch together images in-camera, if you choose, making wide panorama shots (though the results weren’t as seamless as those from some other digicams we’ve tested).
Key Features:
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Sensor 10.1 megapixels, 1/2.33″ CCD
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Sensitivity ISO 80-1600
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Shutter Speed 4-1/1000 seconds
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Metering Modes Digital ESP, Spot, Face Detection AE
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Focus Modes iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Macro
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Drive Modes Normal, High Speed
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Flash Modes Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Forced Off
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Memory Formats xD-Picture Card, microSD (with supplied adapter)
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Internal Memory 14.7 MB
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File Formats JPEG, Motion JPEG
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Max. Image Size 3648×2736
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Max. Video Size 640×480, 30 fps
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Battery Lithium-ion rechargeable,925 mAh
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Connections USB 2.0, AV output
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May 16th, 2008
The DSC-W150 is a compact camera (though not as thin as, say, Sony’s T-series models), made almost entirely of metal. The front panel has a brushed metal appearance, which looks pretty nice. The W150 feels pretty well put together, save for the usual weak spot: the door over the memory card/battery compartment.
The camera can be used with one hand without much trouble. Your thumb sits right on the mode dial, so you have to be careful not to accidentally turn it. The W150’s buttons are on the small side, as the 2.7″ takes up most of the real estate on the back of the camera. It’s almost a requirement for a compact camera to come in multiple colors, and Sony certainly didn’t disappoint in that area. The W150 comes in silver, red, black, and gold.
This 8.1 megapixel Cyber-shot® digital camera features an Intelligent Scene mode which automatically selects the right settings for your environment. Smile Shutter technology is also included, letting you instantly capture smiles the moment they happen. A 2.7″ LCD, Carl Zeiss® 5x optical zoom lens and Sony’s Double Anti-Blur solution are also there for crisp, clear images and tight zooms. All this combined with an attractive body make the W150 an excellent choice for capturing the moment no matter where you are.
Key features:
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Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens
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5X optical zoom (2X digital/10X total zoom)
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2-11/16″ color LCD with anti-reflective coating
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35mm equivalent lens focal length: 30-150mm
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Top JPEG resolution: 3264 x 2448
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Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization
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High sensitivity mode (ISO 3200) for low-light shooting without flash
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Dynamic Range Optimizer for accurate contrast between light and dark areas
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9-point autofocus for group shots and off-center subjects
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In-camera slide show with 8 music tracks and 8 visual effects
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High-speed USB interface
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Compatible with PictBridge-enabled printers
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15MB built-in flash memory
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Compatible with Memory Stick® Duo and Memory Stick® PRO Duo™
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Audio/video output for connection to a TV
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Weight (without battery or media): 4.4 ounces
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May 15th, 2008
Olympus has launched the E-520, an update of its E-510 DSLR. The E-520 represents continuity, rather than revolution within the E-System camp. This process of orderly transistion sees the arrival of contrast detection AF at the E-5XX level of camera. This feature does not represent all the camera’s new talents, however, with a larger LCD and Face Detection doing their utmost to add buyer appeal.
Wireless flash and Shadow Adjustment Technology (Automatic Gradation), also make their way down from the E-3. Like the recent E-420, the buttons on the E-520 have been re-colored to make the camera easier to use by people with certain types of color-blindness. Olympus also says the dynamic range of the E-520 has increased, compared to its predecessor, and is now close to the level of the E-3.
Further enhancing shooting opportunities, a special underwater case will also become available for the E-520. Waterproof to a depth of up to 40m, it opens up an entirely new realm of creative photography.
Satisfying demands for pro results and remaining surprisingly compact, the Olympus E-520 makes sure every photo comes out razor-sharp thanks to its built-in image stabiliser. It will go on sale from June 2008.
Key Features:
* Built-in image stabiliser for all lenses
* Autofocus Live View
* Excellent dust reduction system
* 100% D-SLR quality
* Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
* 6.9cm/2.7″ HyperCrystal II LCD
* 10 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
* 3.5fps with up to 8 images in RAW buffer
* Built-in flash and wireless flash control
* 32 shooting modes
* Optional underwater case available
* Four Thirds Standard
* Compact and ergonomic design
* Bracketing functions
* ISO 100-1600
* AF/ AE lock functionality
* Depth of field preview
* Anti-shock (mirror lock) function
* One-touch white balance
* Perfect Shot Preview
* 100% field of view via LCD
* TruePic III image processor
* Detailed playback info screen with histogram
* Hi-Speed USB 2.0
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