Gadgets Critics and Reviews

Serious photographers wanting the versatility and performance of an SLR system without the bulk or expense now have the perfect solution in the shape of the new Fujifilm FinePix HS10. The latest addition to Fujifilm’s award-winning range of long zoom ‘bridge’ camera offers an unprecedented feature set that combines a powerful 30x Fujinon zoom lens with sophisticated photographic controls, advanced functionality and SLR-like handling all in a single unit. Utilising cutting-edge Back Side Illuminated CMOS image capture and class-leading Fujinon optics, the HS10’s unique mix of advanced technologies brings to the market several new features designed to make achieving professional-looking pictures easier than ever A (more…)

Fujifilm’s new 15x superzoom is ideal for those who want more flexibility and zoom range than a compact can offer, but don’t want the expense and bulk of a DSLR. The FinePix S1600 has a versatile Fujinon 15x zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens, HD capture and manual photographic controls which give users the freedom for photographic creativity. However, for those whose approach to photography is point-and-shoot, then the S1600 can be left on Auto for total ease-of-use. With a versatile 15x zoom you can get closer to your subjects without having to move Fujinon 15x Optical Zoom & 12 Megapixels The combination of a high precision Fujinon Lens and astounding 12 megapixel resolution will reveal impressive pictur (more…)

The DMC-ZX1 features a 25mm ultra wide-angle 8x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens (35mm equivalent: 25-200mm). Panasonic has achieved the world’s first incorporation of 0.3mm super thin aspherical lens and industry first 0.3mm spherical lens into the newly developed lens unit. This makes it possible to fit the 25-200mm high performance lens in a slim and compact body. Furthermore, in 3-megapixel resolution, the Extra Optical Zoom function provides additional magnification, extending the zoom power to 15.6x (35mm equivalent: 390mm). This camera boast a myriad of useful settings features, which can all be accessed automatically using Intelligent Auto mode (iA) – so that all you have to do it point and click. iA activat (more…)

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The 10x optical zoom lens is ideal for capturing the detail of the momentClick here for a larger image Family-friendly. Serious zoom.The compact, lightweight, user-friendly 10 Megapixel PowerShot SX120 IS offers intelligent shooting power with a 10x wide-angle optical zoom. A choice of Smart Auto and Easy shooting modes means all the family can take great shots. Plus you also have the option of full manual control so you can explore the full potential of the camera and your own creativity. Either way a host of intelligent Canon technologies, including optical image stabilisation for blur free images even at high zoom, ensure stunning pictures. What’s more you can quickly and easily shoot quality movies with sound. (more…)

TZ7 records HD movies (1280 x 720-pixels) in AVCHD Lite, which lets you shoot beautiful HD video with almost twice the recording time compared to the conventional Motion JPEG. Optical zoom can be used when shooting motion images. TZ7 is also the world’s first compact camera to feature Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD video. The wind cut function minimises distracting sound from the background during audio recording.TZ7 is also the world’s first compact camera to feature Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio that brings out the power of the HD video. The wind cut function minimises distracting sound from the background (more…)