Digital Camera Reviews
18 June 2009
The Casio EXILIM PRO EX-F1 offers six megapixels and is mainly built for capturing speedy action as it can be set to take six shots every second for ten seconds, or alternatively an impressive 60 at once. Taking pictures at this speed may not result in the best quality as it doesn't give the autofocus enough time to react, but capturing at the slower 15 frames per second (fps) setting works better. Users get a 2.8-inch LCD screen, a 12x optical zoom and plenty of intuitive menus that'll have the device up and running in minutes. Available for around £540.
Next is the Nikon D300, which offers a lower-price option for keen photographers or a good starting point for the enthusiastic amateur. Within a sturdy case designed to resist both dust and water, users get features including a 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 51-point autofocus system and a three-inch LCD. A range of autofocus options mean faces will stay sharp wherever they are in the frame and a continuous drive mode of 6fps that can generate 20 JPG files and up to 14 images in RAW. Users wanting 8fps can get hold of the MB-D10 plug-on battery as an optional extra. The body's available for around £1,020.
Finally we have the Olympus SP-565UZ, which is suited to taking great close-up shots by way of an impressive 20x optical zoom lens, with shake handily minimised with an image stabilisation function. A shooting mode of 13.5fps was found by T3.com to be undermined by a 15-second processing period to actually view the images that have been captured and the picture quality deteriorates on use. Still, it remains a good feature and an ambitious addition to a compact camera that may appeal to those looking for some exciting extras on a budget. Plus, pick a sport that doesn't involve lots of running and you're sorted. Available for around £270.
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