A six and a half minute tour around the incredibly slim Pentax DA 40mm and 70mm Limited Edition lenses by Gordon Laing, Editor of www.cameralabs.com. For complete results and sample images, please check out our full review at www.cameralabs.com.

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ePhotozine has reviewed the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D40x and writes, “While the D40x lacks some of the more sophisticated options of bigger cameras, it’s certainly well specified in the budget market and readily capable of taking on the Canon EOS 400D. The body is light and compact, but this means that all the functions that would otherwise be on dials etc, are hidden away on menus. The lack of a top-mounted LCD is a drawback because the information that is displayed on the rear LCD never stays there for very long. The help system for the beginner is rather packed away and not immediately accessible. While the shooting speed of the camera is a long way off the marketing claims, with just modest performance, it’s the ease of use of the camera and the results that count the most in this marketplace. On that score, the D40x is easy to pick up and start shooting with because the more advanced functions are kept out of the way initially, and the results, while lacking a great deal of sharpness thanks to the kit lens, are generally pleasing.”

Nikon D40x Features Include:

• 2.5-inch LCD
• 0.18-sec. power-up
• 3D Colour Matrix Metering II

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DigitalCameraInfo has reviewed the 7.2 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 and writes, “Handling a small camera like this can be a hassle though, especially for large-handed individuals, and the lack of grip on the smooth surface made shooting in low temperatures a problem. Other concerns for the camera include construction quality with the body feeling fragile and port covers fitting loosely in place.”

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 Features:

• eye-level viewfinder
• 2″ LCD
• metal body
• Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens
• 3x optical zoom
• blur-reduction technologies (ISO)

Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 Review Roundup & View Sample Photos

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Steve’s Digicams has reviewed the 7 megapixel Pentax Optio W30 and here is their conclusion, “the Pentax Optio W30 is yet another “Cool” underwater model. It can produce nice photos along with good shooting performance, loads of exposure modes, and lets not forget the added versatility of being able to take pictures underwater! At about $US250 or less, I feel the Optio W30 offers a great value for a camera in this category, and is sure to be a very popular digicam this year.”

Pentax Optio W30 Features Include:

• 3X optical zoom
• Face Recognition Priority AF & AE
• Digital SR (Shake Reduction)
• 2.5-inch LCD
• Shoots at depths of 3 meters for 2 hours
• ISO 3200

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Steve’s Digicams has reviewed the 7.1 megapixel Pentax Optio M30 compact digital camera and writes, “Pentax has created a nice compact digital package for 2007. With good image quality, class average performance, a durable all-metal body and various exposure modes, the Optio M30 is sure to make a great digicam for the family, tourist, or office user. With an MSRP of US$199 (April 2007) or less, I feel the M30 offers a great value for a camera in this class.”

Pentax Optio M30 Features Include:

• 3x Optical Zoom
• Digital shake reduction (ISO Based)
• Face recognition
• Super Macro mode (up to 2 inches)

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Do you want to master your Capture NX? Nikon has recently published 20 downloadable tips and tricks documents for its Capture NX editing software. The documents are easy step by step guides which will allow you to get more from your software. All tutorial documents are provided in .pdf format (donwload .pdf reader here) for easy download and print.

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The flagship of the Optio digital camera line, the high-end PENTAX Optio A20 offers the pinnacle of PENTAX compact digital photography in an ultra-compact alumninum alloy body. With a 10.0 megapixel CCD, a 3X optical zoom lens, built in Shake Reduction and Tracking AF, the Optio A20 offers a versatile manual shooting mode. Add to this, a 232,000 pixel 2.5 inch LCD and Movie mode MPEG-4 DivX? (640 x 480) capture at 30fps and guaranteed video playback on all DivX? certified devices. The convenient charging cradle recharges a Lithium-ion battery in the camera.

Features:

* 10.0 effective megapixels
* High-performance smc PENTAX 3x zoom lens
* New ASIC
* SR (Shake Reduction)
* Face Recognition AF & AE
* Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
* High-quality movies with an anti-shake function
* Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best settings for the shooting conditions
* ISO 64-800
* Shutter Priority, Manual and numerous scene modes
* SDHC support
* Post-shot red-eye removal

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