Those who want the flexibility and focal length of an SLR with the automatic convenience and budget of a point and shoot may want to look at the Fuji FinePix S8100fd. It comes with an 18x optical zoom with dual image stabilization, face detection and a wide variety of image storage options. (continue reading…)
For middle range shutter fans, the FinePix S1000fd comes with a 10 megapixel CCD, 12x optical zoom and face detection. In addition, it’s Panorama mode captures and combines max 3 consecutive shots into one master wide angle photo.
For those wanting more for a point and shoot but not wanting to take the plunge into SLR photography, Fuji gives users the Finepix S100FS. With the ability to shoot manually or in auto mode, plus dual image stabilization and a hefty 10000 ISO setting, mid range users will be able to experiment while enjoying the safety of a point and shoot environment. (continue reading…)
Meet the Canon Powershot SX100 IS, the first new offering in what should prove to be an exciting compact zoom line. The SX100 IS is looking to compete with Panasonic’s TZ3, giving consumers a large, 10x optical zoom lens in a tiny, compact body. Lenses get longer and packages get smaller; there’s no stopping this trend. So check out the SX100 IS, and get more from less. (continue reading…)
Once more, Canon delves into the extended zoom field and comes up with a decent update to their already well-liked cameras. The S5 IS picks up where the S3 and S2 IS left off (what, no S4?), with a long 12x image stabilized zoom lens and 8 megapixel sensor. The biggest addition to this model is the Face Detection auto focus, which is smart enough to figure out that you’re trying to take a picture of someone’s face and not something ten feet behind them. For current S3 or S2 users, this isn’t a tremendous step up from what you’ve already got, but if you’re someone who hasn’t yet experienced the impressive quality of the ‘S’ series yet, the S5 is a nice, fresh entry-point. (continue reading…)