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TrustedReviews NewslettersOver the next few pages you'll find a selection of sample shots from the cameras in this test. There aren't as many for each camera as a normal full review, but I think I've covered all the important stuff.
The mju 8000's wide angle is equivalent to 28mm.
The telephoto end is equivalent to 102mm.
This is a full-size crop from the wide-angle image above. Note the over-sharpening around the letters on the sign.
Colour reproduction is rich and well saturated.
Image noise is plainly visible at 400 ISO
At 800 ISO almost all green and yellow saturation has faded.
At the bottom of a clear swimming pool the mju 8000 takes a pretty good photo.
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Ed said on 26th June 2009
mockleshuckle said on 27th June 2009
Tell me about it, I'm in constant fear of suffering the indignity of being knocked out by a 14 year old upstart. Standing at 5'9" however, it means I need to be in t... more
Igor LEAHU said on 28th June 2009
And what's about the new Pentax Optio W80???
Cliff Smith said on 29th June 2009
The Pentax Optio W80 has only just been announced, and will be reviewed separately in a few weeks.
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@mockleshuckle: That's precisely the reason I've been wanting to get one of these cameras for the last few years. Haven't actually got round to it yet but it's ... more