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Macworld March 2005 Robert Ellis |
Pentax OptioX The 5-megapixel digital camera's split body (with the lens on one side, and the LCD on the other) swivels around like a Rubik's Cube. It's a novel design, but its picture quality is only average. |
Macworld April 15, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Casio Exilim EX-Z55 You'll like the digital camera for its large LCD and small size, but its picture quality is disappointing. |
Macworld May 6, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Olympus Stylus Verve 4-megapixel camera amounts to an expensive fashion accessory |
Macworld May 12, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart M417 The HP Photosmart M417 is a good choice for beginners and those who just want a budget-priced point-and-shoot camera -- and are willing to put up with average image quality. |
Macworld February 25, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Epson L-500V At $350, the Epson L-500V is almost twice the price of the Epson PhotoPC L-410. Surprisingly, we liked the less expensive camera's pictures better. |
Macworld May 21, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Concord 5340z Like Concord's 6-megapixel 6340z, its 5-megapixel 5340z offers plenty of pixels per dollar, but poor performance keeps both cameras from being a good value. |
Macworld April 29, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z20 Unique body conceals capable camera |
Macworld May 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Concord 6340z Its low price per megapixel makes the 6-megapixel Concord 6340z seem like a bargain, but is it really? |
Macworld May 28, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart R717 Hewlett-Packard's HP Photosmart R717 is a beginner-friendly digital camera that takes nice pictures, and offers some room to grow. |
Macworld June 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot SD400 Excellent still images available in a small package |
Macworld May 23, 2005 Robert Ellis |
HP Photosmart M22 Extensive help features, respectable images, and a low price make the M22 a beginner-friendly bargain -- so long as you don't want a zoom. |
Macworld June 20, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Nikon Coolpix S1 Nikon's Coolpix S1 digital camera lacks some features enthusiasts might expect, but point-and-shooters who need a bit of guidance will like its easy operation and excellent color. |
Macworld February 27, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 This 8-megapixel camera is well suited to photographers eager for manual controls, and its images look great -- when taken in good light. |
Macworld May 26, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot SD500 The Canon PowerShot SD500 takes excellent pictures, but the lack of manual features makes it a pricey point-and-shoot camera. |
Macworld May 20, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon PowerShot A520 Canon's 4-megapixel camera produces excellent color, but has awkward controls. |
Macworld April 21, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z5 Very good image quality, outstanding zoom and image stabilization make for an impressive combination for this camera. |
Macworld April 22, 2005 |
Olympus C-5500 SportZoom Not only does the Olympus C-5500 SportZoom take very good pictures, it offers a combination of automatic features for beginners and full manual controls (and other advanced features) for enthusiasts, making it a solid choice at a reasonable price. |
Macworld May 11, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom This 7-megapixel camera from Olympus boasts great ergonomics, advanced features, and much more. It's a solid choice for enthusiasts, but its slow write times will test your patience if you shoot a lot of Raw-format images. |
Macworld February 21, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Fujifilm FinePix S5200 The easy-to-use Fujifilm FinePix S5200 offers a slew of advanced features for a low price. It takes great pictures, and its snappy start-up and shooting times ensure that you'll almost always get the shot you want. |
Macworld June 29, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Sony DCR-HC32 The Sony DCR-HC32 has more cons than pros, but it's still a decent camcorder. |
Macworld July 14, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Sony DCR-PC55 The Sony DCR-PC55 is a seductively compact camcorder, housed in a stylish metallic body available in silver, black, red, and white. But while it looks hot, its features are lukewarm. |
Macworld February 24, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom Six-megapixel digicam features long zoom lens and high-end features. |
Macworld February 22, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Konica Minolta Dimage Z6 While its 12X zoom lens is impressive and the camera is easy to handle, the Konica-Minolta Dimage Z6's unimpressive image quality and missing features make it a poor choice for photo enthusiasts. |
Macworld May 19, 2006 Ben Long |
Pentax ist DL Digital SLR With a street price of around $600 and a basic feature set, the Pentax ist DL offers a good entry-level option for aspiring digital SLR shooters on a budget. |
Macworld March 1, 2006 Melissa J. Perenson |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1 Point-and-shoot digicam offers great image quality and some SLR-like features |
Macworld April 26, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Kodak EasyShare C663 camera A reasonably good camera at a good price, its image quality is good, and it offers most of the features that point-and-shoot users will need. And the Perfect Touch processing feature makes it attractive for folks who just want to take pictures without fuss. |
Macworld July 12, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Sony DCR-HC42 Sony's DCR-HC42 is a point-and-shoot camcorder with an Easy Handycam button that hides most menu options, so it's difficult for beginners to muck things up. |
Macworld June 10, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon Optura 60 The Optura 60 shoots excellent video (provided you have enough light), snaps decent still images, and offers a full range of creative flexibility, making it a solid choice. |
Macworld July 21, 2005 James Galbraith |
Casio Exilim EX-Z750 Aside from a few issues of convenience, the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 is a fun camera with many interesting and useful features -- such as a large LCD screen, long battery life and helpful in-camera editing tools. |
Macworld May 1, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Olympus FE-120 camera This low-cost camera delivers good image quality, and will appeal mostly to people who are happy with automatic modes. Experienced photographers would likely find the lack of manual controls frustrating. |
Macworld April 28, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Casio Exilim EX-S600 Digital Camera Huge shooting mode selection sets 6-megapixel point and shoot apart from the pack. |
Macworld September 20, 2006 Paul Jasper |
Canon PowerShot SD630 digital camera Easy-to-use digital camera has a big three-inch LCD, but it's pricey. |
PC Magazine September 25, 2007 Aimee Baldridge |
Nikon Coolpix P5000 The Nikon Coolpix P5000 assembles a flexible range of advanced creative controls in a very compact body with a design that makes for comfortable and efficient shooting. |
Macworld May 5, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Nikon Coolpix P2 camera Despite the Nikon Coolpix P2's wireless connectivity and some advanced controls, this camera's image quality and battery life fail to justify its price. |
Macworld May 3, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Fujifilm FinePix E900 camera Overall, the FinePix E900 is a good choice for people who want the simplicity of a point-and-shoot and the ability to take control when required. And its high-quality images and ease of use add to its value. |
Macworld June 19, 2006 Ben Long |
Samsung Digimax GX-1S Digital SLR Entry-level 6.1-megapixel DSLR has fine image quality. |
Macworld September 22, 2006 Paul Jasper |
Fujifilm FinePix F30 digital camera If your photographic needs gravitate toward low-light situations, the Fujifilm FinePix F30 is worth a look. It delivers very good picture quality with low levels of noise and has very good battery life. |
Macworld July 20, 2006 Eric Butterfield |
Fujifilm FinePix V10 digital camera On the upside, the Fujifilm FinePix V10 shows good exposure accuracy, and the big LCD and high ISO settings are nice. But you'll have to put up with less elsewhere. |
Macworld August 8, 2007 Rick LePage |
Olympus Evolt E-510 digital camera DSLR offers a wealth of features for the price. |
Macworld June 16, 2005 Robert Ellis |
Canon ZR400 The Canon ZR400 is a capable camcorder designed for ease-of-use, while still offering some manual controls. It is compact and simple to operate, making it a good choice for recording family fun. But don't expect the still images to take the place of a dedicated digital camera. |
Macworld February 20, 2007 Ben Long |
Nikon D40 DSLR The Nikon D40 is a great value -- and a great tool for photographers who want to grow. |
Macworld May 3, 2007 Brian Chen |
Canon ZR850 camcorder Low-end MiniDV camcorder is ideal for home videos. |
Macworld January 22, 2007 Ben Long |
Pentax K100D digital SLR For users who want a DSLR, and all of the flexibility that it provides, the K100D is a great entry-level camera at an unmatched price. |
PC Magazine April 9, 2004 Sean Carroll |
Olympus Camedia C-750 Ultra Zoom The 4MP C-750 is a good choice as an all-around camera for enthusiasts moving up from the entry level. |
Macworld July 5, 2007 Paul Jasper |
Kodak EasyShare C875 camera This low-cost point-and-shoot camera is good for first-time digital shooters. |
PC Magazine May 16, 2008 David Gussman |
Kodak EasyShare M1033 With an easy-to-use interface, great images, and a generous feature set, this moderately priced camera packs a lot of value. |
Macworld May 10, 2005 Ben Long |
Pentax ist DS This well-made, fast digital SLR is a good choice, despite its weak JPEG quality -- especially if you're looking for a small, lightweight camera or already own Pentax lenses. |
Macworld August 24, 2006 Richard Baguley |
Canon Elura 100 MiniDV camcorder The Canon Elura 100 is a good choice for budget shooters; although the image quality isn't great, it's a compact, easy-to-use camera that won't confuse novice filmmakers. |
Macworld October 15, 2007 David Becker |
Lumix DMC-FX100 digital camera The Panasonic DMC-FX100 is streamlined enough not to baffle novice users, but even seasoned shutterbugs ought to consider it is as a backup. |
PC Magazine February 22, 2008 David Gussman |
Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS The PowerShot SD1100 IS adds a few new features to its predecessor, but the SD1000 still can't be beat in terms of image quality and shooting flexibility... Fuji FinePix F50fd... Fuji FinePix Z10fd... Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55... etc. |