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Ever day we hear newer digital camera models coming into the market. However, Nikon has proven itself to be one of the top qaulity and has carved a name for it. With excellent new features, specifications, and better quality of image Nikon D300s this is one camera that you will be proud of carrying with you.

You will be able to get pictures of professional quality with this Nikon D300s, whether you are taking pictures as a hobby or by profession. The Nikon D300S model from has earned rave reviews from critics and Digital Camera professionals. This camera is different model from the D300. However, the Nikon D300s is more of upgraded model of D300 and extension of its predecessor. It is not something built from scratch.

Nikon D300s adds movie mode that was not available in its digital camera model D300 predecessor. This allows you to record up to 720p HD quality video at 24 fps in Motion JPEG format.It also comes with stereo sound quality that is great to listen.

There is a live view function in D300S that can be accessed through video recording. It is now possible to use the dedicated live view button located at the D300S rear. There is a  Quiet Release feature thae enables you to cope with different sounds coming from various shooting environments. This allows us to get the best possible audio for your all kinds of recording.

As fas as the design is concerned,  Nikon D300s comes with specifications that taht is very close to its predecessor D300S. The camera body is made with Magnesium alloy frame. The grip is made with  rubberized panels. The view finder of D300 is very good with a 100-percent frame coverage

The camera utilizes Active D-lighting feature that helps this digital camera deliver better looking images.  There is a good balance in color with Standard setting . You may also switch onto the Vivid Mode to make the pictures more lively. The detail and sharpness of the image produced is impressive.

On final note, the camera offers value for its price practical. This will be one of the factors that will govern the camera buying choice.  The drop in the price of the camera make it a lucrative buying choice. The camera will let you produce pictures of professional quality at a price you can afford.

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The good: wide-angle, 5x zoom lens, good price-to-feature ratio, adequately priced, high resolution video.

The bad: No optical zoom while recording video; Needs Memory stick duo

Specifications: Resolution: 12.1 megapixels ; Optical zoom: 5 x ;

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290was launched in  in February 2009. At the time of launch it was priced  priced at  $250. It has  a wide-angle lens with a 5x zoom, 12-megapixel resolution, some of Sony’s advanced automatic shooting options, HD video capture, and a 3-inch LCD. But the price has dropped since then and you can get this camera at $199 now as of Oct 30, 2009.

Well, as with most point-and-shoot cameras of its caliber, the photo quality from the W290 is pretty good for all homely and semi profession photgraphers. If  you take into account its attractive price tag, the W290 is a good bargain.

Overall performance of the W290 is very good. Startup to first shot is a relatively brisk 1.3 seconds. Shutter lag in good lighting was a fairly average 0.4 second; in more difficult dim lighting, it went up to 0.7 second. Without the flash on you’ll be waiting an average of 2.3 seconds between shots, which only jumps up to 2.7 seconds with the flash on. Lastly, the W290 turned in an impressive burst speed of 2.1 frames per second.

At less than $200,  the color and exposure were particularly pleasing and accurate.

The video quality of this camers is  good. However, the 5x zoom does not work in video mode. The cable to view the video on a HDTV is not supplied. I think you willneed to buy a proprietary cable to connect it to HDTV.

Unless you are concerned about the professional level quality, it’s a great pocket camera at a reasonable price with a solid combination of features, usability, and design.

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A review Samsung BL103 Digital Camera

Samsung BL103 is a 10.2 Megapixel Camera offered at Walmart. The camera is available for sale for $69 at Walmart on Black Friday. The Walmart is opens at 5 am on the Black Friday morning. You will have to get up early in the morning to take advantage of it.

Let us take a look at some broad specification of this Camera
Specifications

* Resolution - 10.2 Megapixel
* Screen size 2.7″
* Optical Zoom 2.7″
* 2GB DDR3-800Mhz SDRAM
* focus range - 31.5 inch min
* 1 x DC power input
* 1 x composite video/audio output
* Video Formats -AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps ¦ AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps ¦ AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps ¦ AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps

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Megapixel - Megapixel refers to the resolution - the higher the better. To exaggerate the effects of the resolution, look at the following two pictures one at higher resolution and other at lower resolution.

Now a days any decent digital camera rarely come with less than 4 Megapixels. A 4 Megapixel camera is good enough for 8″ x 10″ print. But if you occassionally want higher size print you may want to consider 6 to 10 Megapixel camera. A 6 Megapixel camera is good enough for 11″ x 14″ print.

Optical Zoom - Using optical zoom you can bring a far object near. In other words you can take the picture of the face of a person even id he is standing far away. Most of the point and shoot camera come with 3x Optical zoom. If it does not has a optical zoom, it will be cheaper. Usually you will like to have a minimum 3x optical zoom. But, if you really want to have a very cheap camera, and you do not want ability to capture “far” images, you may do without optical zoom.

Most cameras also have digital zoom. The digital zoom is same as editing the photo by cutting out a part of the picture. The digital zoom lowers the photo quality and should not be considered at all when buying a camera.

Computer Connectivity - Most digital Cameras now a days connect using the USB Card. Look for the Camera that does not require any special software to get connected to computer. In other words. Your camera is recognised similar to a USB Flash card. The advantage - you can connect the taken picture on any computer, without the need to install the driver software. It is not a binding requirement. This is my personal opinion.

Memory Card - Most Cameras need External Memory Card to store the pictures. These are either MMC, SD, Compact Flash or rarely in built. You should be ptrepared to pay extra $20 or so for the memory card. The important thing here is if you want to store the video and if so for how long. Now a days most cameras come with decent Video capabilities. A 2 GB Card will normally hold about 40 minutes ( ? ) of VGA qaulity video.

Video Mode- Now a days most of the Cameras come with video capability. If you want video capabilty check that it has audio capture capability. You must also check the highest resolution of the Video quality. The video quality varies higly from camera to camera. You must read the reviews on the internet if video quality is a concern.

Battery and Battery Charger - All digital cameras need rechargeable batteries. Look for the Battery life of the battery. The higher the better. In my view the important thing to note is, if they provide a battery charger with the camera or not. If they do not provide battery charger, be prepared to pay additional $15 for battery charger. Personally I like a design where we do not need to take out the battery and there is a socket in the camera with a supplied charger.

Other Concerns Pricing is something you are always going to be concerned about. For video, you will also look for ability to display video on TV. Slim cameras fit into pocket but cost slightly more.

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Casio Exilim EX-S10 - A Review

This thin tiny camera is available at Walmart for under $200 as on Jan 14, 2008. Its thin size makes it fit into the shirt pocket with ease. If you do put it in your shirt pocket, be careful when you bend as you will regret seeing this nice 10 megapixel camera break.

Besides a 10 Megapixel resolution, tis camera  has a 3x optical zoom, ability to record H.264 iTunes compatible video and ability to capture video in Youtube compatible format.

Viewfinder

The camera has a decent big size LCD viewfinder which gives a crisp, sharp and bright image. It does not has  an optical viewfinder.

Picture Quality

For a slim camera of this size the picture quality is superb. At  ISO levels of 50, 100, and 200, are very clear and there is no sign of graininess. At ISO 400, the images start to show some noise . At ISO 800 and ISO 1600 you will find noise and grain in the images.If you are concerned with the image quality in low light conditions this is not the best camera for you. But, otherwise the image quality is superb.

Battery life

The battery should last at least 150 pictures once charged. That is enough for one full session of a party or an outing. The charging takes just half an hour.

Pros :

1. 10 Megapixel camera.

2. H.264 video coding.

Cons :

1. The camera does not have a mechanical stabilization. So be careful not to move your hand as you take picures.

2. The manual is cumbersome as they try to put 7 languages in a single manual.

Specifications

Resolution: 10.1 Megapixel
Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO 1600, ISO auto
Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed: 4 sec
Still Image Format: JPEG
Video Capture: H.264 - 848 x 480 - 30 fps ¦ H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps ¦ H.264 - 320 x 240 - 15 fps
Continuous Shooting Speed: 3 frames per second, 4 frames per second (2Mpix)
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Type: Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - f/2.8-5.3
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 36 - 108mm
Min Focus Range: 15.7 in
Macro Focus Range: 15-50cm
Lens Aperture: F/2.8-5.3
Display TFT active matrix - 2.6″ - color
Supported Flash Memory: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
Camera Flash
Flash Modes: Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, soft
Effective Flash Range: 8 in - 9 ft

Additional Features
Self Timer Delay: 10 sec, 2 sec
Additional Features: Audio recording, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, PictBridge support, Anti-Shake DSP, face detection, YouTube capture mode
Battery
Supported Battery Details: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Connector Type: 1 x USB ¦ 1 x composite video/audio output
Cables Included: USB cable ¦ A/V cable

Dimensions
Width:     3.7 in
Height:     2.2 in
Depth:     0.6 in
Weight:     4 oz

Conclusion :

The camera lives upto the expectation. My main concern is slightly higher price  at it current price of $200. I believe that if casio can bring down the price to $150 it can become a mass success.

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