I added all of the last week's new cameras to our Reviews & Info database, including:

• Kodak DC3400
• Kodak EZ200
• Nikon Coolpix 880
• Olympus Camedia E-10
• Olympus Camedia E-100 RS

What to know the most popular cameras on the DCRP this month? Here's what our readers are looking at:

1. Olympus D-490Z
2. Kodak DC4800
3. Nikon Coolpix 990
4. Kodak DC3400
5. Canon PowerShot S20

I have posted the DCRP Review of the Kodak DC4800. Wow, what a great camera from Kodak, that gives the Coolpix 990 and C-3030Z a run for the money, and for less of it!

I have finally updated our Toshiba PDR-M70 review, with notes about how to access full manual exposure and focus modes!

In addition to Nikon's Coolpix 880 announcement (see below), Kodak had several introductions as well yesterday.

Kodak DC3800 camera

• 2.3 Mpixel CCD produces 1792 x 1184 photos
• 2X digital zoom
• Weighs just 5.8 ounces and very small (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.3 inches)
• USB support via included card reader
• Burst mode of 2 fps
• Macro mode as close as 8 inches
• Shipping in November for $499

Kodak EZ200 camera

• Can take 640 x 480 stills, or...
• ... it can also double as a PC video camera for videoconferencing
• Takes 10 second video clips as well
• 4MB of internal memory holds 128 photos
• Built-in microphone
• USB support
• PC only! Sorry fellow Mac users
• Shipping in September for $149

Kodak also came out with a number of accessories, ranging from their PictureNow software to new lenses and memory cards. They also came out with a new digital picture frame, known as the Kodak Smart Picture Frame. Not unlike the Ceiva digital frame that I recently bought, Kodak's frame can rotate between 36 digital photos, which it downloads via a built-in modem. You can also have news, weather, and more delivered to your frame. It has a 6.4" LCD display, a cherry-wood finish and it will cost $349 when it ships in October.

Kodak was really pumping out the new products at Seybold -- they've got two printers as well!

The Kodak Personal Picture Maker 200 by Lexmark uses Kodak's Color Rich technology to produce photorealistic, long-lasting prints. It also has a unique 1.8" LCD display, so you can preview the photo before you print it -- no computer needed! The printer also has both CompactFlash and SmartMedia slots, so you can print directly from your memory cards. You can even attach a USB Zip drive! If you do want to connect the printer to a computer, it has a USB port. The resolution is "up to" 1200 x 1200 on paper up to legal size - no word on how long it takes to print. It will be priced at $299 when it ships in October -- I look forward to seeing this one.

A less expensive option is the Kodak Personal Picture Maker 120, which lacks the LCD display, and I can't tell what else. It'll ship for $179 in November.

Neither of these printers support the Mac though! Grrr...

And finally, we have a new printer from Olympus that was actually announced last week. The Camedia P-200 is a small, portable photo printer, which can be powered either by rechargeable batteries or an AC adapter. Like the Kodak printers, the P-200 supports printing directly from CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Whereas the Kodaks use inkjet technology, the P-200 is a dye-sublimation printer, which prints at a resolution of 320 dpi. It takes 90 seconds to print on A6-sized paper (3 x 4 inches). The P-200 will ship in October for $599.

The review of the Kodak DC4800 will be posted Tuesday. The photo gallery is now complete as well.

I've also added the first set of photos from the Kodak DC3400, which will be reviewed next week.

The news from August 15-20 has mysteriously disappeared and looks like it's gone forever. The main camera of interest, the Olympus C-2100UZ, is already in our Reviews & Info database.

I have also made some modifications to this page, so you can get to the news with less scrolling. Also, our sponsor deals will always be right below the days news (as you can see below).

Nikon today announced the Coolpix 880 digital camera. It's essentially a slightly toned down Coolpix 990, in a different body. Here are the stats:

• 3.34 Megapixel (2048 x 1536 images)
• New Nikkor 2.5X optical zoom, equivalent to 38-95mm
• 4X digital zoom
• Macro as close as 1.6"
• USB support
• Movie mode - up to 30fps
• "Scene" mode has preset settings for different shooting situations e.g. fireworks, sunset, nighttime portrait.
• Uses all existing Coolpix lens accessories
• Optional rechargaeable Li-ion battery
• Ships in September with an 8MB CompactFlash card for $799

Steve's Digicams, Imaging Resource, and Digital Photography Review have already posted reviews of the Coolpix 880. Hey, where's mine?!

The Imaging Resource Page also has new reviews of the Toshiba PDR-M70, Fuji FinePix S1 Pro, and Canon EOS D30.

• 4 Megapixel CCD produces 2240 x 1680 pixel images
• Attached f2.0-2.4 lens with 4X optical zoom (equivalent to 35 - 140mm on a 35mm camera). The lens is not removable, but you can purchase accessory lenses if you wish (threaded for 62mm attachments)
• Manual focus and manual zoom rings on the lens barrel!
• Dual autofocus system (IR active focus and TTL passive focus)
• All aluminum body with a "mirror box' to keep the CCD cool (which improves photo quality, according to Olympus)
• Dedicated buttons for changing shooting modes, flash, white balance, media card settings - instead of kludgy menus
• Dials for setting aperture and shutter settings
• LCD display can swivel up 20° down or 90° for easier viewing
• Includes both SmartMedia and CompactFlash Type II slots (though the Microdrive is not compatible)
• 32MB SD-RAM buffer allows for a 3fps burst mode for up to 4 shots
• Less than 1.2 seconds between shots, and less than 100ms shutter lag time (in other words, this thing screams)
• TIFF, JPEG, and CCD-RAW modes for highest quality images
• USB support
• Lots of accessories available: lens accessories, batteries, grips, etc..
• Ships in October for $1999 with a 32MB SmartMedia card

The Olympus Camedia E-100 RS (Rapid Shot) is, according to Olympus, the fastest digital camera on the market. It's "perfect for spots, nature, and action shooting" according to the press release. Here's the stats:

• 1.5 Megapixel CCD produces 1368 x 1024 photos (probably one reason why it's so fast)
• 10X optical zoom plus 2.7X digital zoom (35mm equivalent of 35 - 380mm) -- same as on the C-2100 Ultra Zoom that was announced recently
• User-selectable shooting speeds of 15, 7.5, 5, and 3 frames/sec (wow that IS fast)
• Includes both SmartMedia and CompactFlash Type II slots (again, the Microdrive is not supported)
• USB support
• QuickTime movies with sound supported
• "Pre-capture" mode starts taking pictures before the shutter release button is fully depressed (up to five images)
• S-Program mode for landscape, portrait, sports, and night scene shots
• Full manual controls in addition to shutter and aperture priority modes
• AF illuminator allows focusing even in low-light situations
• Uncompressed TIFF mode
• Ships in October for $1499 with an 8MB SmartMedia card

The Fuji FinePix S1 Pro is now shipping, priced for around $4,000. No guarantees, but I'm going to try to get one for review.

Some more reviews on the other digital camera sites have been posted -- check'em out:

Imaging Resource RDC-7 Review

Steve's Digicams D-490Z Review (Steve likes it as much as I do)

Beginning with yesterday's Olympus D-490Z review, I will be creating a printer friendly version of the review so you can print it out easily. I hope some folks find this feature useful.

What do you get when you take an already popular camera and add a higher resolution CCD? Why, the Olympus D-490Z, of course! Seriously though, this is one camera you must take a look at if you're looking for a $500 camera. Read the DCRP Review of the Olympus D-490Z to find out more.

Ahead of next week's review, I've posted a few Kodak DC4800 sample photos. This thing takes great pictures with very good color!

It's a review a week right now -- the Kodak DC4800 is next, followed (most likely) by the Kodak DC3400. I'm expecting more cameras to show up soon, but I don't know when. Stay tuned!

The Seybold Expo is next week - I will be dropping for a few hours to check things out, but that's about it. I'll report back on anything interesting that I spot on the show floor.

Three reviews worth reading today:

Steve's Digicams Fuji FinePix S1 Pro First Look

A-Digital-Eye.com Kodak DC4800 and DC3400 reviews

Here's the first review of the new bunch of cameras that arrived recently -- the Casio QV-2300UX Plus. If you don't mind a few shortcomings, it's a camera with tons of features and virtually unlimited storage.

Just when I thought August was going to be quiet, all these new cameras started showing up! In the photo above, you can see the next four cameras to be reviewed here on the DCRP. From the left: Kodak DC4800 (#3 in line for review), Kodak DC3400 (#4), Olympus D-490Z (#2), and the Casio QV-2300 Plus (#1).

The QV-2300 review will be up on Monday. I've got a bunch of sample photos ready for your perusal.

I've also put up a decent bunch of D-490Z photos as well. Look for more photos from all four of those cameras next week!

I updated the QV-3000EX review again, to clarify the different packages that are being sold.

Today we've got a special review for you Coolpix 950 owners. Andy Baird, who works tirelessly as a moderator in our message boards, has written up a review of Happenstance Products' Closeup Stand for the Coolpix 950 (a CP990 version is in the works). This $42 stand lets you take advantage of the excellent macro function on these cameras for ultra closeup shots.

Our Casio QV-3000EX and Ricoh RDC-7 reviews have been revised slightly.

Have a nice weekend everyone -- watch for the Casio QV-2300 Plus review Monday, and photos from three other cameras too!

Two upgrades to popular software products were announced this week. Firstly, QBEO's PhotoGenetics ($40) is now at version 2.0. This program for Windows and Mac is a clever image enhancement product, which is now twice as fast as v1.0. You can download a demo on QBEO's website.

The other new upgrade is for MGI's PhotoVista software ($50), also moving up to version 2.0. This software, for Windows only, lets you make 360-degree panoramas from your digital images.

(Thanks to Steve's Digicams for both of these items)

It looks like we have a camera review boom starting up again -- expect the Casio QV-2300 Plus review on Monday or Tuesday of next week. The impressive Olympus D-490Z just showed up today. To top it off, both the Kodak DC3400 and DC4800 will be here Friday.

New! Now you can use the DCRP on your Palm VII Wireless PDA! Here's what you can do:

• Read the latest digital camera news -- the same that's on the DCRP home page
  
  
• View the Top Five cameras that our readers are looking at -- updated weekly!
  
  
• Search our database of over 230 cameras to find the one you're looking for! View all the stats and even read our user-submitted reviews!

There's lots more info and screen shots on the DCRP on Palm VII page!

There's now a new Olympus D-490Z bundle on the EPC-Online Bundles page. You can get the hot new D-490Z, plus an additional 64MB SmartMedia card, Maha battery kit, and USB card reader for $719.95. Orders begin shipping in the next week!

In other sponsor news, our friends at Advandig tell us that they have the impossible to find Nikon Coolpix 990 back in stock, priced at $875.

Recent improvements have been made to our Reviews & Info section - scroll down to the weekend news to find more.

We recently reviewed the Ricoh RDC-7 digital camera, as well.

I added some more user reviews last night. I'm still looking for reviews and photos for the newer cameras out there. If you've got a new camera, please send in a review and photos!

I noticed I still had some user-submitted Fireworks photos sitting in my mailbox -- so I updated the Fireworks photos page just one more time! We have some really excellent photos that people sent in -- and we're definitely doing this next year!

I've added a bunch of new cameras to our Reviews & Info section:

• Fuji FinePix 4900 Zoom
• Kodak DC3400
• Minolta Dimage 2300
• Olympus C-211 Digital Printing Camera
• Olympus D-490Z

I should add that with the exception of the Minolta, I'll be reviewing all those cameras -- plus the Kodak DC4800 -- it looks like it's going busy again!

The first camera that'll show up will probably be the D-490Z in about two weeks. I've got a Casio QV-2300 Plus to review first, though!

Here's your weekend reading list:

Imaging Resource Sony Mavica MVC-CD1000 Review
Imaging Resource Kodak DC4800 Review

Digital Photography Review Epson PhotoPC 3000Z Review

At long last, I give you the DCRP Review of the Ricoh RDC-7. While it's an interesting camera, it may not be the pick of the litter of 3 Mpixel cameras. Find out why in our review.

The final two Digital Tahiti pictures have been added. Enjoy!

Delkin Devices recently introduced two products that may interest you:

First, there's new eFilm Pro Imaging Kits - which include accessories ranging from digital camera cleaning products like a blower brush, microfiber lens cloth, and camera cleaning solution, to a full year subscription of Digital Camera Magazine. You can also get the Kit with a 32MB CompactFlash or SmartMedia card. Prices range from $50-$180.

The other product is the new eFilm Reader-5, which can read both CompactFlash Type II and SmartMedia cards. It is fully compatible with the IBM Microdrive, including the upcoming 1gb model. No word on pricing or availability.

Whether you're camera shopping or just want to see some pictures, don't miss the Tahiti pictures I've posted today. They were taken with the Olympus C-2020Z -- and I hope to put some more up soon!

I've got three new cameras to tell you about today, from Kodak, Fuji and Olympus.

Fuji FinePix 4900 Zoom [Press release]

Finally, camera companies are getting the message that we want bigger zooms! I'm looking forward to this one...

• 2.4 Megapixel SuperCCD - produces images at 2400 x 1800
• 6X optical zoom - equivalent to 35-210mm on a 35mm camera
• ISO sensitivities of 125, 200, 400, and 800
• "One of the fastest frame rates in its class at 1.03-1.36 seconds"
• Miniature LCD through-the-lens viewfinder (hmm, I'll have to see this one in person. The Sony Mavica MVC-FD95 that we reviewed had this, and it was sort of a mixed bag).
• Optional lens-mounting ring for use with 55mm filters or 28mm wide angle lenses
• Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 3 sec in manual mode; aperture range of f2.8 - f11
• Hot shoe for external flash
• Uncompressed TIFF mode
• Will ship with a 16Mb SmartMedia card (!), rechargeable Li-ion battery, and Adobe PhotoDeluxe 4.0 for under $1000 this September

Olympus D-490Z [Press release]

I fully expect this thing to sell like hotcakes. I still don't understand why Olympus has consistently left USB off of the D-400Z series though. Here's the stats:

• 2.1 Megapixel CCD (1600 x 1200 photos)
• 3X optical zoom + 2.5 X digital zoom
• Quicktime Movie Mode - up to 60 secs
• ISO sensitivities of 100, 200, and 400
• 1.3fps burst mode
• Fast shot-to-shot performance
• All the other goodies found on the D-460Z camera (which is now $399, by the way)
• Will ship on August 15th with a 8MB SmartMedia card, and non-rechargeable Li-ion batteries for $499

Kodak DC3400 [Press release]

This one looks like a direct competitor to the D-490Z. It takes a lot from the DC280 model as well.

• 2.3 Megapixel CCD - produces 1760 x 1168 images
• 2X optical + 3X digital zoom
• USB support
• Improved battery performance
• Now shipping with an 8MB CompactFlash card for $499