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A review of the JVC Everio GZ-MG575EK camcorder has been posted over at Trusted Reviews. 'Although ostensibly the successor to the GZ-MG505EK, the MG575EK takes a rather different approach electronically. Where the older model sported a trio of reasonably sized 1/4.5in CCDs with 1.3Mpixels apiece, the new one uses a single much larger 1/2.5in sensor. The gross resolution is 5.4Mpixels, though. So maximum still image resolution remains a similar 2,592 x 1,944. This means the MG575EK could readily double as your digital camera, albeit a portly alternative. It's also worth noting that no pixel shifting is used with the MG575EK, as the CCD's native resolution matches still image size.'

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Camcorder Info have published a review of the Canon HR10 camcorder. 'Canon has been hitting home runs this year with its high definition camcorders. The HV20, a tape-based HDV model, is perhaps the best overall consumer HD camcorder available right now. There was some question as to whether Canon could repeat the success when forced to use the AVCHD compression for anything using non-tape media. The HG10, a hard disk drive model, proved they could. Now Canon is out with the HR10 ($1,199 MSRP), which is virtually identical to the HG10 but records to DVD. Will Canon make it a trifecta, or will the frustrations of the DVD medium upset the applecart?'

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Computeractive have published a review of the Sony HDR-CX6EK digital camcorder. 'Sony’s HDR-CX6EK records high-definition video directly to a removable memory card, making tape, DVD and even hard disk-based camcorders seem like dinosaurs in comparison. Rather than using MPEG2, Sony has plumped for the newer AVCHD codec based on H.264/MPEG4. This allows the camcorder to store up to around half an hour’s worth of HD video (at top quality, 1,440x1,080 resolution) onto the supplied 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo. That might not sound like a lot, but theoretically you could dump your footage onto a PC or DVD, wipe the card and start again. The only small problem is that the ACVHD format currently enjoys only limited support on the desktop.'

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A review of the Pentax K100D DSLR camera has been posted over at the PhotographyBLOG. 'The Pentax K100D Super is an updated version of the year-old entry-level K100D DSLR camera. The main new features are the Dust Removal system from the more expensive K10D model, which helps keep the CCD sensor free from dust, support for SDM (Supersonic Drive Motor) lenses, ISO 3200 mode and a much lower retail price than the original K100D had when it was launched back in May 2006. In all other respects the K100D Super is identical to its predecessor - there's a 6.1 megapixel sensor, Shake Reduction system to help achieve sharp images, 11 point auto-focus, 2.5" LCD screen and a compact design with metal body. Such is the aggressive nature of the DSLR market that the new K100D Super costs less than £400 / $600, complete with the more than competent 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.'

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InfoSync World have published a review of the Olympus FE-300 compact digital camera. ‘The 2.5-inch screen on the FE-300 is about standard for a camera its size, but oddly enough, Olympus went with a matte as supposed to glossy display. The benefits (or detriments) of this type of display are arguable, so we won’t be drawing any lines in the sand. It lacks an optical viewfinder like most cameras in its class, including the Casio EX-S880, so if you manage to break the LCD, you’ve managed to create a shiny new paperweight. We’re still waiting for Olympus to catch up with Sony and release a touch screen model; were they to, this is where they would put it.’

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CNET have published a review of the Canon PowerShot SX100 IS (Silver) digital camera. 'To give Canon credit, the SX100 retains many of the controls found in the S3 and S5; manual controls tend to fall by the wayside in this camera class. There's still a full complement of manual and semimanual exposure modes, flash and exposure compensation, and three-metering modes. There's also the de rigueur handful of scene modes, plus a decent face detection mode that lets you scroll through found faces to select one. It still takes longer to use than simply picking a face and focusing on it. You do forgo an electronic viewfinder, support for add-on lenses, and a hot shoe with the SX100, though I doubt many potential users would really miss any of them. More irritating is the downfeatured movie capture mode. It does VGA, 30fps movies, but optical zoom doesn't work while shooting them, and the nice separated stereo mics of the S3 and S5 have been replaced with mono sound.'

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DigitalCameraReview have published a review of the Canon Powershot A720 IS digital camera. ‘As this camera is an "IS" model, it has Canon's optical image stabilization system. You can disable IS, use continuous IS, have IS only enabled at the time you shoot, or use "Panning" IS. Each mode has its strengths - continuous IS can help with previewing a shot, but is not as effective as shoot-only IS, which also uses less battery power. If you're trying to shoot a moving subject while you pan, like in a race of some sort, the panning IS mode stabilizes vertical movement, but allows horizontal movement. Lens performance was good overall. There was some fairly noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle, but pincushion distortion was minimal. Details across the frame were excellent.’

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A review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ3 digital camera has been posted over at LetsGoDigital. 'The housing of the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 feels solid and it has nicely curved corners. The camera has a small handgrip, somewhat less apparent than the one we see on its predecessor the TZ1. Still it is not affecting the stability which is also the result of the camera's weight, not too light (the Panasonic TZ3 weighs approximately 250 grams, battery included) which offers a perfect hand-fit. The front is mainly dominated by the 10x optical Leica DC Vario Elmar lens. The optical zoom lens offers a range of 28-280mm and a bright of f/3.3 - /4.9; a tad less bright compared to its predecessor. Left of the Leica lens we find the built-in flash and on the far right of the lens a bright shining orange LED serving as AF assist lamp or indicator for the self-timer.'

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DigitalCameraInfo have published a review of the Petax Optio M40 digital camera. 'The Pentax M40 has a minimalistic, contemporary design and resembles many digital cameras currently on the market. The Optio M40 is attractive from far away, but its weak build quality is evident on closer examination. The plastic surfaces keep the camera lightweight for convenience, but less durable. The Pentax Optio M40 handles relatively well for a petite camera. While other flat point-and-shoots are uncomfortable to handle, the Optio M40 includes a slightly bowed right hand grip. The text on the front of the camera, where the right hand grips, is cleverly textured so users’ fingers won’t slip. The back has five raised dots for the thumb to grip.'

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CNET have published a review of the Fujifilm FinePix F50fd digital camera. 'Ever since Fuji introduced the FinePix F10, the company's double-digit-named F-series has been all about low noise at higher ISOs. Over the years, though, Fuji has developed the line into the very compact, classy-looking FinePix F50fd under review here. The F50fd sports a 12-megapixel Super CCD imaging sensor, 3x optical 35-to-105mm f/2.8-5.1 zoom lens, and 2.7-inch 230,000-pixel LCD. Its sensitivity reaches up to ISO 1,600 at full resolution, though the camera offers ISO 3,200 at a reduced resolution of 6MP and ISO 6,400 at 3MP. Better than that, the F50fd includes manual exposure controls, including both aperture- and shutter-priority.

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