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Of all the remarkable phones released in 2010 (and there were many), one does seem to stand out above all others. This is not due to the fact that it is better than the others (although many would argue that it is) and not because it is far more beautiful than its rivals; it is because the phone was such a massive departure from the phones that its manufacturers had made in the past. That is quite a big clue and I’m sure most of you will have guessed that the phone I’m writing about is the Blackberry Torch. Released by Research in Motion in the Autumn of 2010, the Blackberry Torch went to battle with giants like the iPhone 4, the Samsung Galaxy S and many others, and performed admirably. This is in no small part due to the fact that the Torch was part of a large remodel by RIM as they attempted to attract the attention of consumers rather than their usual business minded customers. Read the rest of this entry »

The PowerShot SX210 IS is aimed at users who demand a considerable amount from a point-andshoot camera, featuring a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor, a 14x zoom lens and many manual controls.

Its lens can take shots from a wide angle of 28mm, right up to a tele-zoom angle of 392mm. This is even more far reaching than Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ10.

The Canon also has a wider aperture range from f/3.1 to f/8.0 and its shutter speed ranges from 15sec to 1/3200sec. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony’s H55 is one of the most recent additions to the mid-zoom compact genre. Its lens spans a focal range from a wideangle 25mm to an impressive 250mm at the long end, while a 14.1 MP CCD sensor and a 3-inch LCD screen also feature.

There is plenty of functionality tucked away in the menu options too, including Sweep Panorama, Smile Capture and a 720p HD movie recording mode.

The H55 bears more than a slight resemblance to Panasonic’s rival TZ range, but its grip is less defined and there are fewer direct controls. The small menu pad on the rear can be awkward to operate comfortably due to its size. Read the rest of this entry »

The Pentax RZ10 is one of the latest mid-zoom compacts to arrive. It has a 14.1 MP sensor, HD video capture at 720p and a 28-280mm zoom lens. You also can get sensor-based and ISO-based image stabilization modes plus Face Recognition, Blink Detection and Smile Capture options.

The Pentax Optio RZ10 also has one of the fastest start-up times of any compact currently available. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the main advantages of bridge cameras is their ability to offer long zoom lengths in a relatively small compact form and none more illustrative than the new PowerShot SX30 IS. Delivering a 35X optical zoom from a wide 24mm though to a super telephoto 840 mm equivalent, it’s one of the longest-zoom compacts on the market.

The sensor of Canon SX30 IS is a 14.1 MP 1/2.3-in CCD, the same as featured in the more compact-styled SX210 model, yet notably physically smaller than the sensor in the new G12.

The processor is also the tried and tested DIGIC 4 that has been seen in a variety of recent Canon models all the way up to its professional DSLRs, and the ISAPS technology from the G-series models.

The 645D uses a Kodak 40 MP CCD sensor, which outputs at 7264 X 5440 pixels in 14-bit Raw (PEF or Adobe DNG) or JPEG. At 44 X 33mm in size it’s smaller than a true 6 X 4.5cm frame but still 1.7 times larger than a full-frame sensor. This means its new lenses have a 0.79X crop factor.

The processor is the Prime Engine II, which also features in Pentax DSLRs, from the K-x up to the K-5. It provides a conservative ISO 100-1600 range, though of little issue as medium format has traditionally been for use in controlled studio environments or landscape scenarios. Read the rest of this entry »

If you thought 3D technology was only meant for televisions and laptops, you are wrong. Zen S30 comes loaded with images and videos that can be viewed without glasses on the 2.4 inch display.

You can also extend the 3D view to the home-screen and main menu. If you wish, you can switch to the 2D view anytime.

Specs: 2.4-inch display; 1.3 MP camera; Dual SIM; 3D interface, menu and content; expandable up to 8GB

The Fujifilm JV100 includes a 12.2 MP sensor and 3X optical zoom lens. The optic begins at 37mm and ends at 11mm, and so isn’t particularly suited for any photography which requires a wide angle of view.

There’s a sensitivity-based stabilization system available, which adjusts the ISO for a forced faster shutter speed when shooting in low light and HD quality movies can be captured at a maximum resolution of 720p. These are limited to 15 minutes in length, during which the optical zoom may be called upon. Fujifilm has also added Face Detection and a Smile and Shoot mode. Read the rest of this entry »

The best live-view experience in DSLRs just got better with the addition of 100% accuracy view from the imaging sensor plus the no-delay version using a separate sensor.

Speedy 7-fps burst capture and in-the-camera HDR, too, but still a bit expensive considering there’s no video.

The Alpha 550 also features 3-in LCD screen, 14.2 megapixel CMOS, 12-bit RAW capture.

For those with an adventurous heart this item is a must have.

The Action Cam has 1080 HD video capabilities and a 5 megapixel camera, and can be hooked up to your bike, canoe, headgear or fishing rod if you like.

It’s also shock resistant and water-proof up to 20 meters, making it perfect for all your outdoor thrills and spills.