...The EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is a stylish digital camera equipped with a 5.0 megapixel imaging element and a 5X optical zoom. It not only takes superbly detailed digital photos, it is also capable of shooting extended video scenes with high-image quality. The EXILIM PRO EX-P505 is a high-performance digital camera with an amazing high- quality video capability. The EX-P505 features a 5X optical zoom, an imaging CCD with 5.0 mega effective pixels, Casio's "EXILIM engine", and a large 2-inch TFT color rotating screen that makes angle shots a snap. It offers the same manual operation made famous by the EX-P600, as well as high-quality video shooting capability of 30 frames per second, in VGA size, thanks to the incorporation of MPEG-4 technology...
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Advantages: Perfect Shot Preview is a handy feature, Slim, light design Disadvantages: Performance, poor picture quality, especially at high ISOs
...Olympus FE-300 seems to have it all: 12 megapixel image sensor for producing large-format prints with incredible detail, face detection technology plus an impressively broad range from ISO 50 up to ISO 6400, alongside a standard 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch, high resolution screen. The FE-300 is the slimmest compact camera in Olympus' ranks. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks your subjects' faces without having to press the shutter button.
exclusive new TruePic III image processor, which was developed for the demanding performance of professional Digital SLR cameras.
This mode lets you preview how your picture will look under four different EV compensation or white balance settings. If you shoot in awkward lighting, Perfect Shot Preview can really help you take a proper shot without a lot of trial...
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Advantages: High quality, reasonable price, wide range of service Disadvantages: Have to post, sometimes busy
...mm and 120) and colour prints (120 roll film) and have probably processed 50-60 films with them. I have always received very high quality results, packaging and service. I have also phoned to check on prices and status of my order and despite the fact that they are mail based have an excellent customer service attitiude on the phone.
I had previously tried two other companies and have now permanently switched to Peak for all of my work.
So in more detail here is some information on the services that they perform, including sample prices for popular services:
Film Processing - just develop your film and return
35mm - 36 exp £3.50 (mounted slides £4.95)
120 £3.10
Normally 1-2 days
Process and Print (negative and transparency)
35mm - 36 exp (std) 7.5x5" £11.95
35mm - 36 exp (pro) 7.5x5" £15.64
120 - 12exp (pro) 8x8" £13...
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If, like me, you have an Olympus DSLR and are enjoying its flexibility and quality, you may well be considering a flash unit. At first glance, the cost of the two available Olympus units is a little off putting. In particular, I asked myself "how will... more
When I moved into my house about 3 years ago, I inherited a manky old Hoover washing machine. It was truly horrible but it did it's job and I couldn't affford to buy a new one.
I got about a years worth of use out of it and was pleased when it... more