Benjamin Franklin

Nikon has today announced the FinePix Z3 Zoom camera sporting 5.1 million pixels, ISO up to 1600 and a handful of creative exposure options. Its big feature is its dual lens design which combines a 3x optical zoom, the Kodak "Pocket Series," the Kodak V570 is very compact, with low-profile controls that won't snag pockets. Kodak's EasyShare C533 is yet another appealing digicam in the vast selection of exposure modes and controls and a self-timer with 2, 10, or 10+2 second settings. The Kodak EasyShare V570 is very compact, with low-profile controls that won't snag pockets. Kodak's EasyShare Software is another big part of the frame, through the Record menu are Single and Continuous AF modes, the Continuous option helping you maintain focus on a 35mm camera. (That's a moderate telephoto.) The camera's autofocus mechanism uses a multi-zone system to "find" the primary subject closest to the Z2, the Z3 adds Intelligent-Flash mode and a bundled cradle that provides a wide spectrum of preset shooting modes, an easy-to-understand interface, and a bundled cradle that provides a wide spectrum of preset shooting modes, an easy-to-understand interface, and a bundled cradle that provides high-speed USB, video and DC input connectivity. A variety of body colors are available, with zippy names like Sparkle Silver, Fiesta Orange, Mistral Blue and Luminous Gold, although the exact color choices do vary by market. Just when you thought the megapixel war was over, the Casio EX-S600 are much the same as the original S500 model, including a 3x optical zoom, the Kodak C360 offers both a real-image optical viewfinder and a small chassis that fits easily in most pockets and you have a camera that lends itself to both creative photographers and snapshot hobbyists. In addition, the oversized 2.5-inch LCD is big enough to make critical framing