Digital Home Thoughts have published an article entitled: “How Digital Camera Makers Create Consumer Confusion” - the article explains that camera manufacturers offer too many variations of the same camera, or so little difference between different camera models, that consumers are confused as to which model is actually ideal for them.

“Here’s a radical idea: how about fewer product choices, released less often (say, only when there’s really been an improvement in the technology)? What about releasing new cameras that are actually significantly superior than previous generations? It’s so crazy, it just might work.”

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Imaging Resource have reviewed the new Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS / Powershot SD890 IS - the camera features a 10 megapixel sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, an optical viewfinder, and battery life of 320 shots with the screen on, or 800 shots with the screen off. The IXUS 970 is available for £205:

“Overall, it was a pleasure to shoot the Canon SD890 IS. It’s an attractive little camera that makes a great companion wherever you go. If you need a quality pocket digital camera with a long zoom, the Canon PowerShot SD890 IS is a fine choice, and a Dave’s Pick.”

Read more Canon Digital IXUS 970 IS / SD890 IS Reviews: Digital Camera Review, Cameras.co.uk, Trusted Reviews

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DPNow are offering the opportunity to win the new Olympus E-520 DSLR twin lens kit - the new Olympus EVOLT E-520 Digital SLR is an update to the Olympus EVOLT E-510 - it features a 10 megapixel sensor, image stabilisation, face detection, shadow adjustment, dust protection, autofocus live view, 3.5 fps shooting, ISO1600, and a bigger 2.7″ screen. The camera will be available for £479 body only from June.

Olympus EVOLT E-520 DSLR Reviews: ePhotoZine, Trusted Reviews, Preview: DCResource. Press Release: Click here to read the full press release.

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PhotoReview have reviewed the new Olympus SP-570 Ultra Zoom. It features a wide angle 20x optical zoom lens, a 10 megapixel sensor, 23 scene modes, 2.7″ screen, 1cm macro mode, dual image stabilisation (high ISO and anti-shake sensor), and full manual controls. The SP-570 is available for £246

“Test shots taken with the SP570 UZ showed the same slightly warm colour cast as we found in our tests of the E-420. JPEG images looked bright and detailed and, aside from the warm bias, most colours were natural looking and contrast wasn’t overly high. Edge softening wasn’t obvious but corner softening was visible in some test shots (and picked up in Imatest testing).”

Read more Olympus SP-570UZ Reviews: Digital Camera Review, DCViews

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Trusted Reviews have reviewed the new Olympus FE-340 - an ultra trim 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, 2.7″ screen, 18 scene modes, and VGA motion picture mode at 30fps. It is available in pink, blue, black and silver from £119:

“The Olympus FE-340 may be very cheap, but it lacks a number of features that would be considered standard on most other cameras, such as continuous shooting, colour adjustment and image stabilisation. The build quality is good, and the LCD monitor is outstanding, but the styling is awkward and ungainly and the handling could be better.”

Read more Olympus FE-340 Reviews: Imaging Resource, Steves Digicams, Digital Camera Review, Cameras.co.uk

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