114 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
93% of people recommend it.
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| Build Quality | 9.1 |
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| Ease of use | 9.0 |
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| Features | 8.9 |
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| Image quality | 9.2 |
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| Value for money (at time of purchase) | 9.3 |
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| Overall rating | 9.1 |
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Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Compact; very good viewfinder; anti-shake features
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Haven't found any yet!
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Jul 2007
Score 10.0/10
Robin, Bristol
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Good quality photographs
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Reviewer left no comment
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Jun 2007
Score 9.0/10
Tony, Bristol
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A lot of features and high resolution in a small palm-sized package.
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No viewfinder so you always have to use the (large) rear screen.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 15 Jul 2007
Score 9.0/10
Ian, Warrington
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There are lots of impressive features packed into a really small camera such as the 'Best Shot' which has settings for most occasions - Portrait Photo, Night Time etc. and the video function on it's highest resolulution is DVD quality although it is memory hungry so a good size memory card is necessary
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The image sometimes looks a little blurred on the screen although the picture comes out fine when transfered to my computer
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Nov 2007
Score 10.0/10
Sarah, Wembley, London,
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really good digital stills camera, as able to change from pixel size, works really easy for stop motion animation...
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no usb cable to plug straight in the camera, hence docking system, so i carry a sd card reader with me...
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Oct 2007
Score 10.0/10
Tony, Harrow, Middlesex
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It has a very good refreash rate, Plus it takes Great pictures in low light conditions, and has a very good bright LCD screen.
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I am afraed to leave it down, incase somebody steals it fron me.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Aug 2007
Score 10.0/10
mukesh, harrow
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16:9 wide angle images are fantastic quality and also the movie mode can be taken in widescreen.
small and compact with all the features one needs.
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The only downside l can think of is that only black and sliver available , would love to have either orange or red colour. I have the black one and looks pretty slick.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Nov 2007
Score 10.0/10
Ben , Snodland
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compact, ease of use, self explanitary, loaded with features, small but sturdy and the results of an slr, i was tempted after my daughter purchased an earlier model last year,
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sorry but i cant find anything, not of annoyance anyways
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Nov 2007
Score 10.0/10
KEVIN, LONDON
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VERY EASY TO USE . TAKES TOP PHOTOS.
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Reviewer left no comment
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Oct 2007
Score 9.0/10
Frank, Worcester
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Good picture quality
Family Face Recognition
Mostly pictures are great quality
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Only ten mins video recording time
Not as easy as earlier models to use
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 02 Nov 2007
Score 10.0/10
Stephen, Newcastle
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Easy to use well build product loads settings video mode is great too
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none found yet
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 May 2008
Score 10.0/10
Stefni, Barnoldswick
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It's a great compact camera, the features are fantastic for the price and I can't reccomend it enough!
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I haven't had it too long so haven't used all of it's functionalities but I can't think of anything bad about it, except that the picture quality is so clear that it shows up ALL of your face, good bits and bad!
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Oct 2007
Score 10.0/10
kerry, gilfach goch,nr porth, mid glam
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all rounder excellent features
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fiddle controlls
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Oct 2007
Score 10.0/10
Ian, Croydon
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Fantastic big screen for easy of viewing. Lots of different features that will have you playing with it and trying them out for hours on end.
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Reviewer left no comment
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Oct 2007
Score 9.0/10
norman, north west
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Everything fantastic picture quality at an affordable price
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Just learning all the features of the camera what to use and when once this was overcome it was brilliant
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Jul 2007
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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Excellent image quality. Pocket sized camera.
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On/off button is a little small, if you happen to have large hands or poor eye sight.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 Oct 2007
Score 9.0/10
Terry, Shropshire
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size quality 12 mega pixels. Best shot options very good .Able to purchace underwater case.
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No panaramic option
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Nov 2007
Score 9.0/10
Masood, Hastings
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wide range of best shot scene mode
Crisp, colourful picture quality
Family first face recognition
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Loss of clarity at maximum zoom extension
Fimsy USB cradle
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Sep 2007
Score 9.0/10
nigel, port talbot
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excellent battery life, large view screen, simple menu
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a little on the heavy side.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Simon, London
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Quality feel to the camera, good screen and fully featured
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None
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Nov 2007
Score 9.0/10
Matthew, Manchester
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Easy to use, nice big screen, compact pocket size
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Can't seem to cure red eye
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Nov 2007
Score 10.0/10
Jan, Cannock
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Simple instructions, more features than you can shake a stick at and excellent image quality. Easy to set up and the on screen editing means there's no need for photo editing software. One to have lots of fun with.
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No case or memory card with it.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Christopher, Ashford, Middlesex
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stylish design..good on features..really needs a more detailed book to read instead of having to go to the internet to clarify
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As above
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Dec 2007
Score 10.0/10
Terry, Bennett
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Solid build quality, small and light with all the features you could ever want!
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Nothing to mention here.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 31 Dec 2007
Score 10.0/10
Anne, Harrow
, “Busy mum of four”
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Fantastic photos, no delay when taking action shots e.g. you don't miss them jumping in the pool! Very easy to use and simple to switch from camera to video. I love it.
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Having trouble viewing the instruction manual that I have downloaded on my computer
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Terry, London
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Bought as a gift for my mother-in-law (74) who thinks it is great! Son-in-law of the year! All win situation
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None
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
sue, winchester
, “textile designer”
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great screen, it's large size means I can clearly see what I'm focusing on and the camera's compact size allows me to carry it with me everyday in my bag. It's user friendly and fits easily in the hand. Overall good value for money.
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Reviewer left no comment
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Cat, Horsham
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Really easy to use - not too many buttons or settings on the back to confuse the techno-phobe!
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No video camera option - sometimes you just want to capture the full moment.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
john, Mansfield
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I have found no bad points with this product.It is light compact and so easy to use.Just point aim and shoot great results.
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None found yet.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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everything you need that can be found on more expensive cameras
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none yet
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
HEATHER, SHERBORNE
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Reviewer left no comment
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No handbook unless you print it out on from the disc.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Cheryl, Leeds
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Easy to use. Excellent picture quality.
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Screen scratches easily so take care of it - I didn't buy a case for it immediately which was a mistake.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Sep 2008
Score 10.0/10
Vicky, Nottingham
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fantastic camera, great quality, movies come out great too
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none I can think of
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Keen amateur”
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Extremely easy to use and the photographic settings can be accessed and altered quickly and easily from the on-screen panel as well as the menu button. Images can also be adjusted afterwards, for example white balance, cropping and image size. Has a good solid feel and is a pleasure to own.
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On/Off switch very sensitive. Charges via a cradle, which does not worry me but might others.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 24 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Alex, Montrose, Scotland
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Small, compact, really like the large screen. Takes excellent pictures
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None
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Helen, Beverley
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Great looking compact camera, easy to use, great picture quality, really good features and loads of different modes for taking different kinds ofpictures.
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Can't think of any
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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easy to use various setting for different types of images. comes with rechargeable battery which is fantastic
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instruction manual very limited although it does come with the computer software
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 19 Aug 2008
Score 10.0/10
Phill, Plymouth
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Good but of kit
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Not found any yet
purchased 12 Dec 2007
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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little digital delay
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 16 Dec 2007
Score 10.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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simple to use and good imaging
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none
purchased 31 Mar 2008
Score 10.0/10
lisa, tamworth
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its an all over really good camera for everyday use and has some really good features for taking particular shots. also it is rechargable and charges really quick and lasts a long time.
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i didn't find any bad points with camera only that it doesn't come with a case.
purchased 15 Jun 2008
Score 10.0/10
Ann, Ferryhill
, “A technophobe”
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Compact, easy to use camera. An excellent product for the first time user of a digital camera. Easy to folllow instructions. Great picture results.
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Haven't found any yet.
purchased 07 Aug 2008
Score 5.0/10
Andy, Ashford
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The size and look of this camera are definitely the best points of this camera
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The actual image quality is not so good and for anyone who wants to personalise all their settings this is not the right camera for you. The pre set 'best shot' feature is useful for a happy snapper but not for a more delicate shooter.
purchased 10 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Lionel, Highgate
, “Simple, productive and efficient”
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I love the best shot feature and the menu structure. The excellent Lcd screen takes up almost the entire back of it, and it's certainly crips and clear.
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It would have been nice if there was an optical zoom to.
No bad points really
purchased 10 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
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large screen, ease of use
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buttons quite small
purchased 10 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Jan, Inverness
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easy to use, small compact, nice features
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why offer a extra battery as part of offer, not knewing gargon thought camera came with normal battery noy rechrgeable
purchased 14 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
graham, newtownards
, “male father 30+”
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compact sturdy and very easy to use. point and click
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supplied computer software not very good for filing the stored / saved images
purchased 16 Aug 2008
Score 5.0/10
Matt, Lincs
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large screen and good build quality
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poor anti shake when using the zoom and i wasnt very impressed with the quality of the pictures (not very good colour ) and hard to make the most out of the menu without carrying it around with you when your abit of an amature like myself.
purchased 17 Aug 2008
Score 9.0/10
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “elderly can use it ”
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ease of use and storage
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none so far
purchased 17 Aug 2008
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Camera Type
 
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Compact
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There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact.
SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs.
Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
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resolution (Megapixel)
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12.1
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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3
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The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.8
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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4
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Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
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Face Recognition
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Yes
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A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
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Image Stabilisation
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Yes
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If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images.
It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
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Colour
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Black
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The main colour of the product.
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Memory Card Slot
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Yes
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Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly.
Memory card slots come in many formats:
Compact Flash Card
Memory Stick Duo
Micro SD Card
MMC
SD Card
SDHC Card
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Media Format
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MMC Card
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This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to.
The main types of card media format:
Compact Flash
Micro SD
MMC (Multi Media Card)
SD Card (Secure Digital)
SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
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Media Format
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SD Card
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This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to.
The main types of card media format:
Compact Flash
Micro SD
MMC (Multi Media Card)
SD Card (Secure Digital)
SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
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Media Format
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SDHC Card
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This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to.
The main types of card media format:
Compact Flash
Micro SD
MMC (Multi Media Card)
SD Card (Secure Digital)
SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
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PictBridge
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Yes
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An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
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Macro Mode
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Yes
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This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
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Video Recorder
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Yes
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Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
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Manual Focus
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Yes
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Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
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Timer
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Yes
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Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
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Under Water
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No
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An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
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Dimensions (mm)
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93.3x58.5x22.4
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The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
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Weight (g)
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152
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The weight of the product in grams.
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Flash
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Yes
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Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash.
Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
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Resolution (Pixels)
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4000x3000
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A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels.
The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
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Shortest Shutter Speed
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2000
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This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
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Longest Shutter Speed
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30"
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This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured.
Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results.
Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
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Max. Aperture Lens 1
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f2.8-5.4
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Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured.
If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8.
The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
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In-Built Memory (MB)
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11
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USB Port
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Yes
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
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WiFi
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No
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Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
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Manufacturer's Description
This high-performance digital camera features 12.1 megapixel resolution, one of the highest for a compact digital camera. The outstanding look of the luxurious stainless steel body marks it as the flagship model of the EXILIM line. The smooth, rounded design feels totally at home in the hand. Superior user-friendly operations are delivered via an interface that makes the most of the 2.8-inch Wide and Bright LCD display.
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