A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.

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Here's the usual detail test shot of the West Window of Exeter Cathedral, for you to compare with other cameras. See below for a full res crop, or click to see the whole picture.

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The overall level of fine detail is pretty good for a camera costing less than £100.

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Apart from some lens flare at the top of the frame, the main problem is significant barrel distortion at wide angle.

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Sharpness is quite good at the centre of the frame.

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Sharpness only drops off at the far corners of the frame.

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There is virtually no pincushion distortion at the telephoto setting.

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