Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Digital Camera - Black & Silver (10MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD

An Excellent Product, 2010-03-08
Very easy to master since not in the least complicated, fantastic pictures, and small enough for handbag or pocket.
Only used the video once but surprised at the simplicity. Very well pleased with the purchase.
John F.

Samsung ST550 Digital Camera - Black/Purple ( 12MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 3.5 inch LCD

Samsung are Genius!, 2010-03-04
I LOVE this Camera, and believe me if there is anyone who must read all the reviews about a product before I buy it, it is me!

I was given a purple ST550 as a xmas pressie 2010 and it is the best pressie anyone could have bought me...

Yes, there is a BIG manual, and it takes a little while to read and absorb all the functionality, but doesn't that say a lot, that such a small digital camera can have such functionality?

This is definitely value for money and every day I am finding something new about my Samsung, it is genius!

FYI - I also managed to get a hold of an electronic copy of Samsung's online photography magazine, and I thoroughly recommend sourcing a copy to assist in taking fantastic pictures and making the most out of this camera's capabilities...

Back in the day of manual camera's I developed my own photographs, this little machine has rejuvenated my passion... buy it, try it, love it!

Thank you SAMSUNG. :)

Canon PowerShot D10 Digital Camera (12.1 MP, 3.0x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD

best of its type, 2010-02-28
Bought this for use on the beach and in the sea- places I wouldnt take my DSLR or even a normal compact. Image quality is not as good as my compact Ixus, but a lot better than any other "tough" camera Ive tried. Also much better than a compact in a waterproof casing.For prints up to 8x5 its plenty good enough but it wont satisfy an enthusiastic photographer ( nor should you expect it to )
Like all of these cameras, the key to waterproofing is the seals on the battery and connection flaps. Look after these, with a little smear of silicone grease and you should be okay. Also remember that the 10m rating is STATIC water pressure- I wouldnt take it surfing as big waves generate higher pressures and it will probably leak

To sum up Great if you need the waterprofing, average as a "normal" camera

Nikon D90 Body Only

• 12
• 3 MP CMOS

Brilliant value for money, 2010-03-06
It is only fitting that my 100th review on Amazon is for my D90.

I bought it at Christmas time to replace my Nikon D40 which I had for 2 years and died on me.

Very pleased I paid the money to go for the D90 rather than the D5000.

I did a LOOOOT of research before I decided on the Nikon D90. Initially it was a fight between Canon and Nikon. I decided to stick with the Nikon as I already had some Nikon accessories. There are some cheaper models of the Canon that will allow quick change for things like ISO settings and so on.

Then it was a fight between D5000 and the more expensive D5000.

The D90 spec was obviously higher than the D5000. But everyone everywhere was advertising the D5000. And the D5000 has the tilt screen and so on.

After all the research I decided that although the D90 did not have the tilt screen, everything else was worth paying the extra money.

The D90 is built better than the D5000. The D90 feels and is aimed at those who are slightly more than just the rich casual photographer. The D90 is aimed much for the 'prosumer' market. People who enjoy photography as an art, a hobby and take it that little bit more seriously than just someone who wants nice holiday snaps.

The thing that really sold it for me (as a budding wedding photographer) was the fact that changing settings on the D90 is really easy. There are dedicated buttons for ISO, Quality, Flash Settings, Picture mode (i.e. self-timer, burst), Exposure compensation.

With the two dial jogs, it is really easy to change the settings. So for example, if you wanted to change the flash settings, you press the dedicated flash button with your left hand. With your thumb you rotate the back jog to change from 'Red-eye' to 'Rear', 'Slow' and so on. And with your forefinger of your right hand you can dial up or down the level of the flash! As easy as that! And the process works similarly for other settings!

For wedding photography this is brilliant, rather than having to dive into a Menu like I used to with my D40.

It has endless other options and features which would be too lengthy for me to write about. One of the other useful feature is 'bracketing'. This is where you set the camera to take a series of photos each at different exposure levels. That way you can quickly take the same picture three times, without having to constantly adjust exposure compensation. Hopefully at least one of them will be the right exposure. Fantastic again for when a Bride is walking down the aisle with her father etc or trying to take photos of a sunset.

The other great thing about going for the D90 over the D5000 is that the AF motor is in the body. So for example, I bought only the body and for the time being I am using the body kit lens from my D40. On the D5000, that would render that lens non-auto focus. However, because the AF motor is in the D90, my D40 lens still has auto focus!

It also worked fine with my Nikon SB-400 flash.

When I bought it, I didn't think I would use the video all that much and in fact was worried that by adding video, Nikon might compromise on the still photography. However, I have found for personal use the video quite fun. There are times when you wish you had a video camera - and now you do!

Sure, the video doesn't autofocus, so I always flick it onto Manual AF and use it that way. The sound and picture quality are fine and I love the option of being able to capture a short video as well as taking stills.

Overall, this is a fantastic camera. If you just want a nice camera for taking pictures when on holiday then I would probably save the money and buy the D5000. However, if you want more from your DSLR and want to develop your photography skills, you want to photograph fast-changing subjects like birds, try new things out or start out in wedding photography etc then this is fantastic camera and gives you amazing value for money.

Fujifilm FinePix J30 Digital Camera - Pink (12.2MP, 3x Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

Fujifilm finepix J30 Digital Camera, 2010-03-03
I am really really delighted with my Camera I recently took a photo of a squirrel in a tree on one of my walks and used the macro and tried to get a close up. It has turned out really clear and I have managed to get my shot of the Squirrel. It is light and compact and easily slips in a pocket or bag. I have got it in the new funky red colour. I love the fact that you can view all your shots on a thumbnail detail. Battery life lasts a long time and its really easy to charge just plug it in!!! Easy to download onto computer aswell. Love it!!!!!!!!!! I recommend this camera.

Fujifilm FinePix Z30fd Digital Camera - Pink (10MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

easiest to use, 2010-02-27
I had looked at lots of cameras & reviews prior to buying this Fijifilm finepix. It is by far the easiest & clearest one to use. So simple, clear pictures & has the advantage of a rechargable battery. I would recommend this one to some-one who just wants to point the camera & take good quality pictures.It also comes in different colours so not just your boring silver or black.Fujifilm FinePix Z30fd Digital Camera - Pink (10MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

Panasonic DMCFS62EBK 10.1 Megapixel Digital Still Camera with 4x Optical Zoom in Black

• LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
• Up to 7.1x Extra Optical Zoom
• High-resolution Intelligent LCD
• SD Memory Card & SDHC Memory Card
• Megapixels: 10.1

Fujifilm FinePix J250 Digital Camera - Black (10MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD

great, 2010-02-15
i previously had the J10 with 3x zoom. i love this big 5x zoom, great camera in all light conditions. would recommend to any amateur snapper

Panasonic Lumix TZ6 Digital Camera - Silver (10.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

• See life through a larger lens with the Panasonic LumixDMC-TZ6. This compact camera comes complete with a 10-megapixel CCDsensor and a 25mm wide-angle LEICA lens, allowing you to take still photos andmoving pictures in HD format.  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 is easy tocarry around, which means you''ll be able to capture all of life's best momentswith ease, while its 12x optical zoom seizes every last detail.  One of the best features on the Lumix DMC-TZ6 is its 25mmwide-angle focal length. It
• 's perfect for framing faces in crowds, even in thetightest spaces.  The DMC-TZ6's set of photo and video scenemodes lets you improve the quality of your work as they adapt your settings,by taking into consideration lighting and exposure. In fact, with the LumixTZ6, you'll be able to take masterpieces in all circumstances - no matterwhether you're working on a self-portrait, an aerial photo, or a sunset.  Finally, the DMC-TZ6 includes an HDMisocket for viewing 1280 x 720-pixel footag
• Lumix DMC-TZ6 - silver Including Charger, Lithiu

amazing zoom, 2010-03-05
It's worth forking out for the zoom on this one.
Love the Leica lens. Amazing shots. Intelligent Auto mode seems to always get it right.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1EB-K Digital Camera - Black (12.1MP, 8x Optical Zoom)

• POWER OIS Hand-shake Compensation
• 8x Optical Zoom
• Seamless Operation Quick Start-up
• iA Mode with Face Recognition
• Megapixels: 12.1

Versatile little camera, 2010-03-16
Bought this one to replace an old but very reliable TZ3. I have been a big fan of the superzoom for a long time now, and this one does not disappoint. It is smaller than the TZ series and has very little to envy these. At the megapixel level that I use it, it gives me more than 8X optical zoom, which is great because I now not only have a smaller camera but it proves to be more powerful than the old one.

I just took it on a long journey and it truly does not disappoint. Image quality is excellent for a compact camera, colours are vivid and the battery life is excellent. The only drawback would be the grain on high ISO settings but it's not the first camera to do this!

Overall, excellent performance, great price, plus it's sized just about right and the build quality is quite sturdy. Most people don't believe it when I take it out of my pocket and show them that my camera, which is the same size as theirs, has such a powerful lens kit compared to their average 3X.