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Fuji FinePix XP150, XP100 and XP50

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Fuji XP150

Fuji XP150

The Fuji XP150, XP100 and XP50 serve as Fujifilm’s Spring 2012 line-up of tough/lifestyle cameras, which were announced in the lead up to CES 2012.  Fuji says the XP150 and XP100 are designed for the hardcore adventurer, while the XP50 is more of an everyday (but still tough) camera.

All three models sport a 14MP CMOS image sensor, 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent), and 1080p HD video capture.

Fuji XP100

Fuji XP100

Both the XP150 and XP100 are Waterproof to 33ft (10M), Shockproof to 6.5 ft (2M), Freezeproof to 14°F (-10°C) and Dustproof. Additionally, the XP150 adds built-in GPS functionality.

Fuji XP50

Fuji XP50

The XP50 is Waterproof to 16.5ft (5M), Shockproof to 5 ft (1.5M), Freezeproof to 14°F (-10°C) and Dustproof.

The Fuji XP150 should be available in March at a retail price of $279.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Fuji XP100 should be available in March at a retail price of $249.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Fuji XP50 should be available in March at a retail price of $199.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

 

Fuji HS30EXR and HS25EXR Superzoom Cameras

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Fuji HS30EXR

Fuji HS30EXR

Fuji continues the popular HS-line of cameras with the Fuji HS30EXR and HS25EXR prior to CES 2012.

The HS30EXR now serves as the flagship HS camera, replacing the HS20, while the HS25EXR steps in as a secondary model in the HS-line.

The HS30EXR features a 16MP CMOS sensor and 30x optical zoom.  Priced at $499.95, the HS30EXR should be available in March.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji HS25EXR

Fuji HS25EXR

The HS25EXR offers the same 16MP CMOS image sensor and 30x optical zoom.  However, the HS25EXR is powered by AA batteries and does not allow users to capture RAW image files like the HS30EXR.  The HS25EXR retails for $399.95 and should be available in March.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Fuji FinePix JX580, JX500 and AX550

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Fuji JX580 JX500 AX550

Fujifilm has announced three new budget cameras (amid a total of 19 in its Spring 2012 lineup) just prior to CES 2012.  The value series refresh features the JX580, JX500 and AX550, which are priced at $119.95, $99.95 and $89.95, respectively.

Just a quick hit on the specs now…

Both JX models offer rechargeable Li-ion batteries, while the AX550 is powered by AA batteries.  All three models offer a 5x zoom (26-130mm equivalent) lens and 720p HD video capture.  The JX580 and AX550 have a 16MP CCD sensor, while the JX500 has a 14MP sensor.

The JX580 should be available in February for $119.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The JX500 should be available in February for $99.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The AX500 should be available in March for $89.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Nikon D4 Only Days Away?

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Nikon D4

The latest leaks and rumors peg the Nikon D4 for unveiling just prior to CES 2012.  A Nikon press invitation (see below) suggests something big is happening on January 6 and Nikon Rumors is convinced that the Nikon D4 with its 16MP FX sensor, XQD card format and lightning-fast frame rate of 11 fps is what’s coming.

That, and the above photo is of the real Nikon D4. [Read more…]

Samsung DV300F Dual View Camera

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Samsung DV300F

2012’s new camera announcements have kicked off with the new Samsung DV300F dual view camera just days before CES 2012.  The new point and shoot camera offers front and rear displays and built-in WiFi.

The DV300F sports a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 5x zoom lens (25-125mm equivalent), 720p HD video capture and ISO 80-3200 sensitivity.  The built-in WiFi allows for direct uploading to Facebook, Photobucket, Picasa, YouTube and more.

No word yet on price or availability in the US.  Check availability on Amazon and B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon 5D Mark III, 7D Mark II, 3D and 4K Rumor-fest

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Canon 4K Cine DSLR

This is some kind of New Year resolution for Canon – that is, if all these rumors come to light by the end of the year.

More juice on the Canon 5D Mark III suggests further that the camera would maintain a reasonable MP-count (if not the same as the Canon 1D X).  The rumor mill also continues to churn on an announcement for the 5D Mark III in the next few months.  For the record, my money is still on an announcement in time for the 2012 NAB Show.

In addition to the 5D Mark III, rumors are swirling that the infamous Canon 3D is a live project.  No spec details other than to suggest that it is a “photographer’s camera.”  What that means, I dunno.  The simplest of guesses has me leaning toward no/minor video functionality, which would go hand-in-hand with earlier rumors of the 5D Mark III as a very video-centric camera.

Hmm? A 5D line as the video-focused line and a 3D line as the stills-focused line?  The 3D name would tend to lead to less confusion if the camera didn’t have video capture at all… [Read more…]

2011 Camera of the Year

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Fuji X100

This is the first year that I have passed out honors for a Camera of the Year, and I sure picked a year full of solid cameras to do this one.  There have been some truly great cameras released this year that meet all sorts of photographers’ needs, including the Canon Rebel T3i, Canon 1D X, Nikon D5100, Sony NEX-5N, NEX-7 and NEX-C3, Sony A77 and A65, Olympus E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3, among plenty of others.

However, only one camera gets the honor, and that camera is the Fuji X100.  Read on for the why. [Read more…]