Ultra Cool Gadgets

By far the smallest model in this test, the C-Lux 3 is also the sexiest and the least complicated. It relies instead on its ruthless German efficiency, serving up point-and-shoot photography so idiot-proof.
Tiny enough for the tightest jeans pocket, it sports an attention-grabbing, glossy finish. Below the look-at-me skin lurks a fantastic lens and sensor that deliever superb shots in most conditions. True, you cannot shoot in RAW or tinker about with manual settings, but just by using the preset scene settings or the limited options in program mode you can achieve stunning results.Landscapes looked bright and reasonably fringe-free. Keep the ISO at 200 or below and there’s practically no noise whatsoever.
You can also capture video at 720p and 30fps. This camera will fill up your SD memory card fairly briskly.

Technical Details
* Leica quality.
* Sharp Leica Lens.
* Easy operation.
* Extremely compact size.
* Large brilliant veiwing screen.

PROS:

- Zoom : The lens has a very good 5x optical zoom, impressive for such a small camera.
- Cracking Finish.
- Simple operation.
- Truly compact.

CONS:
- No manual controls at all.
- Decidedly premium price tag.

Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they’ve flocked to Canon’s G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.

Technical Details:
* 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility.
* 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens.
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW.
* 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with even greater true-to-life color reproduction.
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory card.

Canon PowerShot G10 Highlights :
- 14.7-megapixel digital camera for the highest image quality.
- High-powered 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer plus a 28mm wide-angle lens.
- New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction.
- iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
- Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments.
- Intelligent Contrast Correction.
- Red-eye Correction actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken. The G10 can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback. You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.
- Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG.
- Large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II.
- A wealth of accessories including optional Speedlite flashes.
- Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading.

PROS:
Solid,easy to hold design. Great screen. Plentiful dials means easy adjustment of the many manual options.
CONS:
Small viewfinder, Chunky body, Some fringing, Noise at high ISO levels.

Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.

Technical Details
* 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints.
* 2.5x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens.
* 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture.
* Classic SLR-like manual operations include selectable AF spot/multi AF area, customization button, aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes.
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included).

KEY FEATURES:
- At the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of megapixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation.
- Another major upgrade to the LX3 is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. The F2.0 is about twice as bright as a F2.8 lens and can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture clear, blur-free images in dimly lit environments.
- The LX3 also incorporates the Venus Engine IV, which provides more advanced signal processing technology for producing higher-quality images with reduced noise in both luminance signal and chromatic signal processing — as compared to the Venus Engine III.
- The easy-to-use joystick operation which was featured in its predecessor continues with the LX3, as its intuitive design makes selecting different settings on the camera, including focus, aperture and shutter speed — easy and quick. Other convenient design elements include a switch on the side of the lens barrel that allows the user to quickly change the focus modes between Manual Focus, Auto Focus and Macro Auto Focus.
- The LX3 also features a Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections.
- The LX3 allows full manual control for more advanced photography, it also includes Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode (iA), including the new feature, AF (auto focus) Tracking. AF Tracking automatically tracks the image subject and locks it into focus, making it easier for anyone to capture sharp, well-focused photos.
- The DMC-LX3 has the ability to record High Definition (HD) video in 1280 x 720p at 24fps. With the newly added HD component output capability, still and moving pictures can be viewed by connecting the camera to a TV via an optional component cable (DMW-HDC2).

PROS:
Quick aspect and focus select switches. Fast aperture. Tasty, retro looks. Gorgeous macro shots.
CONS:
Less sturdy, no viewfinder, fiddly to use, limited zoom range.

The original T-Touch was purpose-built to impress your peers and consume your rivals with jealousy. Pull it out in any pub, touch the screen and it turns into a compass, complete with the hands spiralling to point North and South, a function as brilliant as it is unnecessary. This revision is built for underwater use, with several all new functions suitable for the big blue.
Sport watch, Swiss quartz movement, Black hands with orange luminous accents, Orange luminous markers, White indices, Polished stainless steel silver-tone bezel set with orange and black enamel accents, numbers and markers, Polished stainless steel silver-tone case, Black and orange crown and selector buttons, Brushed stainless steel silver-tone screw-in caseback, 200 meters/660 feet water resistant.

KEY FEATURES :
- Aquatic PDA : The log book records data on previous submersions, including date, start time, depth and length of dive, so you can track your aquatic progress.
- Easy to read : Thanks to the super luminescent face and backlight, you will be able to read the time accurately in the murkiest of depths.
- Titan of the depths : It will work up to 200m underwater, making it suitable for all but the most hardcore of squid botherers.
- Hard as nails : It is shock resistant to withstand shark attacks and knocking into tables. Buttons are rubber protected for maximum water resistance and safer sex.
- Helpful dive info : The minute hand shows the depth of your dive, and the hour hand your speed. Do not confuse the spinning hands with accelerated time.
- Cold water warning : You can see the temperature of the water in Celsius and Fahrenheit. Thanks to a built-in thermometer.
- Multiple time zones : You can see two time zones simultaneously.
- Cool watch things : Other features include an alarm, calendar, and digital chronograph, so it’s also useful outside of the briny depths.