Feb 18

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX5 PinkSony this week announced the upcoming launch of the Cybershot TX5 Compact Digital Camera in pink.

The Sony Cybershot DSC-TX5 is sleek and slim with a slide-down face that reveals the lens and the flash. Almost the entire back of the camera is used to provide a very generous 3″ LCD touch screen. No space is lost on the rear for controls and buttons – nearly everything is driven through the touch-operated menu system.

Despite looking all delicate and dainty, the TX5 is one of the most robust digital compact cameras in the world. It’s curvy body is extremely rugged. It is built to withstand all sorts of extremes – like surviving a drop from up to about 5 feet or being as much as 10 feet underwater for up to an hour. Even extreme temperatures pose no problem. The pink DSC-TX5 is designed to work at any temperature between -10° and +40° celcius. Add to this the fact that the pink Sony TX5 is certified as dust and sand-proof and you might begin to wonder just what you do have to do to destroy it.

Waterproof Pink Sony Cybershot TX5

The 10 megapixel TX5 features a Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens offering a 4x ultra-wide optical zoom (25mm to 100mm equivalent). Combined with a 9-point Auto-Focus system that can detect up to 8 faces in the shot and SteadyShot image stabilisation system results surely be pleasingly pin-sharp.

Many manual settings and preset modes are available, from lighting modes to ISO speeds. There’s also a fully automatic mode which yields great point-and-click results too. For taking shots of fast moving objects (whether it be racing cars or young kids), the super-fast burst rate of 10 frames per second for up to ten shots even at maximum resolution helps you to be certain that you have the best shot. Keep the best, delete the others. For indoor shots, the TX5’s flash has a range of up to 9.5 feet (reduced to 7.9 at maximum zoom).

As well as great stills, the pink Cybershot TX5 has a 720p HD video mode (as well as an SD 640×480 pixel mode) which makes MP4 format movies at 29.97 frames per second with monaural audio.

Another great feature to be found on the TX5 is Sony’s Sweep Panorama mode which allows for automatic panoramas to be made directly by the camera. Turning through up to 258 degrees will allow up to 100 shots to be taken and automatically stitched together to a single image.

When it comes to storage, Sony is once again a little more open-minded than in the past and allows a choice of either their own proprietary Memory Stick PRO Duo cards or plain simple (and frankly, much more popular) Secure Digital (SD) and SDHC cards. If the worst happens and you accidentally leave your memory card at home, the pink Cybershot TX5 has 45MB of in-built memory so at least a handful of shots are still possible.

Power comes from a Sony InfoLithium NP-BN1 rechargeable battery (the charger is supplied in the box), which the company claims is good for about 250 shots before it needs charging (assuming you don’t use the flash too much that is). Sony’s Picture Motion Browser v5.0 and Picture Motion Browser Portable (5.0 for Windows / 1.1 for Mac OS) software is also included.

Dimensions
The TX5 is 94mm (W) x 57mm (H) x 18mm (D) and weighs just 144g with the battery installed.

In addition to pink, the the the new model will be available in a choice of black, silver, red and green and is expected to be available from April.

As soon as it is launched we will be sure to compare prices of all the major stores so that you can find the cheapest pink Sony Cybershot DSC-TX5 here. Why not set a bookmark and check back regularly.

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Jan 17
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Panasonic

DMC-FS7

The Panasonic Lumix FS7 offers truly remarkable value for money.
The high quality Lumix lens delivers outstanding results.
Easily fitting into a pocket or handbag, the pink FS7 is very user
friendly and looks great.

  • 10 Megapixels
  • 4x Optical Zoom
  • Guide Price – Around £120 to £140

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Sample Photos from a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

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Example of a photo taken with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sample Photo Sample of a photo made with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sample of a photo made with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

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Our opinion of the Pink FS7

All in all we were very impressed by the FS7. The test shots we did all came out great with perfect colours and very fine levels of detail. Video was good, although the sound quality was not comparible to an expensive digital video camera (which didn’t really surprise us either). To view the results, we were able to connect the camera directly to our PC or even directly to the widescreen TV and show a slideshow. Very quick to do, and less hassle than taking the SD card in and out (for impatient people like us anyway!)

The battery life was great and with the 8GB SDHC card we would have been able to fit more than 1500 photos on it

Generally the build quality of the pink Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 feels very good and we were generally impressed with the digitl camera

DMC-FS7 Features & Specification

Resolution 10.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 4x (5.7x up to 5 Megapixel, 7.1x under 3M)
Digital Zoom 4x (Up to 16x when combined with Optical Zoom and up to 28.4x when combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Optical Image Stabilizer MEGA O.I.S. (Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
Face Detection Yes
Intelligent Scene Selector Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro
Digital Red Eye Correction Yes
File Format Photo: JPEG / Video: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Still Image Scene Modes Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports,
Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candlelight, 2 Baby Modes, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash
Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Film
Grain, Photo Frame
Continuous Shooting Mode Full-Resolution Image: 2.3 frames per sec up to 5 shots
Standard
mode: Up to 3 images (Fine Mode)
High-speed Burst Mode: approximately 6
shots per second
Unlimited consecutive shooting 1.7 frames per second
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 Widescreen
Still Picture Recording 4:3 Mode: 3648 x 2736 (10 megapixel), 3072 x 2304 (7 megapixel), 2560 x 1920 (5 megapixel), 2048 x 1536 (3 megapixel), 1600 x 1200 (2 megapixel), 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixel)

3:2 Mode: 3648 x 2432 (9 megapixel), 3072 x 2048 (6 megapixel), 2560 x 1712
(4.5 megapixel), 2048 x 1360 (2.5 megapixel)
Widescreen 16:9 Mode: 3648 x 2056 (7.5 megapixel), 3072 x 1728 (5.5 megapixel) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5 megapixel) / 1920 x 1080 (2 megapixel)

Video Recording 4:3 Mode: 640 x 480 pixels at 30fps, 320 x
240 pixels at 30 fps
Widescreen 16:9 Mode: 848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps
Video Recording with Sound Yes – mono
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-6400)
Image Quality Fine or Standard
Lighting Modes (White Balance) Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set
Colour Mode Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool,
Warm
Orientation Detector Yes
Self Timer 2sec / 10sec
Playback Mode Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Favourites
Playback
View Thunmbnails during Playback 12 to 30 thumbnails
Zoom Photos during Playback Mode Max 16x
Slideshow Playback Yes
Playback Video (with Sound) Yes (Yes)
Delete Image on Camera Single image, Multiple images, All images, All images except favourites
Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
World Time Yes
LCD Monitor 2.7″ TFT Screen LCD Display (230K dots)
Built-in-Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 0.3 – 6.3m
(Wide/ISO Auto), 0.5 – 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Recording Media Built-in Memory, SD, SDHC, MMC (MMC is for still images only)
Built-in-Memory Around 50MB
Speaker Yes
Interface AV Output (NTSC/PAL or NTSC only) / USB2.0 Full speed, DC Input
(requires optional DC Coupler)
Battery Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)
Battery life Approx 360 pictures (CIPA Standard)
Included Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0
ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama
Maker)
USB Driver
QuickTime
Also in the Box Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery case / AV Cable, USB
Connection Cable, AC Cable / Hand Strap, CD-ROM
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
97.0 x 54.4 x 21.7 mm
Weight Approximately 139g with Battery and SD Memory
Card installed

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Jan 04
sony_cybershot_s930_pink_digital_camera The Cybershot S930 is a great little pink camera from Sony, at a really great price. It’s extremely easy for the entire family to use, with minimal buttons to set the options and a 2.4″ screen which makes it really easy to see what you are doing.
The S930 runs of off AA batteries, a set of single use ones are supplies, but we recommend to get a set of NiMH rechargables so that you don’t need to spend lots of extra money on those. Also, you’ll need a Memory Stick although there is a small amount of flash memory built-in, so at least you’ll be able to get started.10 Megapixels

  • 3x Optical Zoom
  • Guide Price – Around £70 to £90
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    Dec 06
    pink_fujifilm_finepix_z30fd_digital_camera The pink Finepix Z30fd is a little star and can now be found for under a hundred pounds. Packed with features to ensure that all your pics turn out great. All that acheievd with minimal fuss, as most of the settings are automatic so you just have to point and click.

    • 10 Megapixels
    • 3x Optical Zoom
    • Guide Price – Around £80 to £100
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    Dec 05
    pink_sony_cybershot_dsc_w-210_digital_camera The Sony Cybershot DSC-W210 pink digital camera offers fantastic value with a gigantic 12.1 megapixel resolution and a 4x optical zoom wideangle Carl Zeiss lens, which is perfect for wide landscapes as well as close up portraits.
    The pink DSC-W210 offers a whole plethora of useful features, such as Intelligent Scene Reocgnition, setting the mode automatically based on what is in the viewfinder, meaning that you don’t have to. Also the automatic smile detection feature waits until it detects the subject is smiling before shooting. This is of course optional, and shots of people not smiling is also possible!

    • 12 Megapixels
    • 4x Optical Zoom with Digital Image Stabiliser
    • Guide Price – Around £110 to £120
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    Apr 17
    pink_sony_cybershot_dsc_t90 The pink Sony Cybershot DSC-T90 is extremely thin (just 15mm at the narrowest point), so you may be surprised to know that it offers a 12.1 megapixel resolution and a 4x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens with Optical SteadyShot.

    When it comes to movies, the DSC-T90 records in High Definition (720p ).

    All of this is however really topped off with the generously sized 3.0-inch LCD monitor, meaning you can line up and review every shot and movie to perfection. A really great pink digital camera.

    • 12.1 Megapixel
    • 4x Optical Zoom
    • optical Image Stabiliser
    • Widescreen HD Compatible movies (720p)
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    Mar 23

    pink_underwater_digital_cameraIf you are thinking of taking an under-the-sea adventure, this pink waterproof digital camera is just what you are looking for. Even without a underwater housing, the Finepix Z33fd is completely waterproof, down to three meters. Yes… be careful ONLY down to three meters, so if you are going deep-sea diving we don’t recommend it!

    When we took it on test at our local beach we got some great shots of coral and some superb looking sea creatures, and were really pleasantly surpised with the sharp results.

    The Pink Finepix Z33fd underwater digital camera features a 3x digital zoom allowing for real close-ups, and 10 megapixel resolution, ensuring detailed results every time.

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    Mar 10

    The pink A1100 IS pink digital camera is packed with features and looks great. The amazing 12 megapixel resolution means that every shot is crisper than crisp, and can be printed at any size – even up to poster size. Also equipped with a great 4x optical zoom, the A1100 IS is perfect for taking close-ups, even from further away.

    Utilising the built in intelligent Scene Detection Technology the Canon A1100 determines all the right settings for every shot, from brightness and contrast, to distance and overall hue.  The correct scene mode is then automatically chosen to ensure optimal shots.

    Additional features such as face and motion detection and superb video mode make this one of the best pink digital cameras on the market right now, and at a price that is great value for money.



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    Mar 08

    Samsung last week announced that their new PL10 pink digital camera will be available from April with a price of £179.

    The 9 megapixel Samsung PL10 (also known as the CL5 outside of europe) will feature a 2.7″ LCD digital viewfinder and will be available in silver, royal black, arty red, purple and of course pink.

    If just taking pictures isn’t enough the PL10 also has a built-in multiplyer player allowing you to take your music and movies with you and access them at the touch of  button. This seems like an excellent use of technology that is already in most digital cameras – allowing the playback of recorded movies, so maybe this is in reality more of a marketing excercise – but is sure to be an effective one.

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    Mar 08

    Casio has this week announced an April launch for its Exilim EX-Z29 pink digital camera.  Building on the success of the previous Exilim range, the entry-level Exilim EX-Z29 features a 3x optical zoom and high resolution 10.1 mega-pixel sensor.

    Style comes in compact packages

    This stylish, slim and compact designed Exilim EX-Z29 is pocket-friendly both in terms of price and size, with ultimate ‘take it everywhere’ portability in mind, measuring a mere 3.64” wide x 2.16” high x .91” thin.

    As is common with with other cameras of this size, no optical viewfinder is provided, Casio instead preferring to offer the a 2.7″ LCD which adds to the usability of the camera as a whole, with the menus being clearer to read.

    Versatile & Simple

    The Exilim Z29 is extremely versatile with 23 Best Shot Modes for every occasion as well as a Motion JPEG movie mode with a resolution of 840×480, complete with sound. For YouTubers, the EX-Z29 brings with it a special capture mode, simplifying the process of making videos and getting them online. The camera also features face recognition technology to ensure that portraits come out nice and crisp. Also included is Anti-Shake DSP, which reduces photo blur from shaky hands or moving subjects, even in bad light conditions.

    Keeping with the tradition of focusing on ease-of-use, set by the previous models in the Exilim Zoom series, the  easy to navigate menu system can even be further simplified by switching on ‘easy mode’,  making the Exilim EX-Z29 ideal for the first time digital camera owner, and for anyone who really just wants to turn it on and start taking great photos. Easy mode hides all the complex features, reducing the menu options to just the essentials. Menus are then reduced to show just the image size, flash mode and self-timer mode.

    Availability

    The Exilim EX-Z29 is expected to hit the streets in April 2009, with a street price of about £129 and comes in a range of colors – black, light blue, silver as well as pink and purple.

    Verdict

    Ideal for anyone who wants a simple to use, easy to carry digital compact that takes great pictures.

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