Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is a new book from Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard. As you may know, the Panasonic G2 is an entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera.
This new book retails for $29.95; however, it can currently be found for $19.29 on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sony has taken every opportunity over the past year or so to tease an A700 replacement. Such is the case again this week at CP+ in Japan.
In this case, however, Sony managed to give an idea of when it would be available. The yet un-named model that will replace the A700’s position in the Sony Alpha lineup will be available “mid-2011” according to the official word from Sony at CP+.
In addition to the new A700 successor, Sony is developing a new standard kit lens and a new hot shoe flash to pair with the prosumer camera. As we have already learned, the Sony prosumer model will feature Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology (as found in the A55 and A33). The prosumer model, rumored to be called the A77, will also capture AVCHD in full 1920 x 1080 resolution. The camera will also feature an APS-C format sensor.
The Nikon Coolpix P300 is a compact point and shoot camera with a 12.2MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor and a bright f/1.8 max aperture lens. The P300’s lens offers a 4.2x zoom range for a 24-100mm equivalent and a max aperture of f/4.9 at the long end.
The P300 features a 3-inch 921k-dot resolution LCD and covers a sensitivity range of ISO 160-3200. The Coolpix P300 will record 1080p HD video at 30fps with full autofocus, stereo sound and use of the optical zoom.
Like its superzoom sibling P500, the P300 can capture in-camera HDR images by combining multiple photos into a single photo. The Coolpix P300 should be available in March for $329.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Nikon has introduced three new superzoom cameras – the Coolpix P500, S9100 and L120. [Read more…]
Nikon has announced several new Coolpix-branded compact cameras, which include the Coolpix S6100, S4100, S3100 and L24. [Read more…]
The Sigma DP2x is a 14MP compact camera with an APS-C image sensor, which is roughly the same size as found in DSLRs like the Canon 7D.
This newest iteration of the DP2 offers improved autofocus capabilities and incorporates Analog Front End (AFE), which converts full color data through the FOVEON X3 image sensor into a digital signal. Sigma says that AFE “enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images.”
For those unfamiliar with the FOVEON image sensor, Sigma explains the DP2x’s functionality as follows:
The DP2x uses the same 14 megapixel (2,652×1,768×3 layers) direct image sensor as the SD14, SD15 and other DP series cameras. Utilizing the special features of silicon, which is penetrated to different depths by different wavelengths of light, this direct image sensor succeeds in full-color capture with the full RGB in a single-pixel location. Since the moire is not generated, use of a low-pass filter is not needed because full information of light and color can be captured with three-dimensional feeling.
The Sigma DP2x features a fixed 24.2mm f/2.8 lens, which is equivalent to the field of view of a 41mm lens on a full frame DSLR. The lens is a new design and exclusive to the DP2x. The DP2x allows for RAW image capture in order to make the most of the FOVEON X3 sensor and TRUE II image processor.
No word yet on price or availability.
See the full spec list below. [Read more…]
Check pre-order availability for the new Canon Rebel T3i below. [Read more…]
Fuji has made quite a show of its APS-C format, fixed lens X100 camera. Today, Fuji dropped what should be its final press release on the X100, detailing availability, price and full spec list.
The 12.3MP Fuji X100 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $1199.95. Check availability at B&H Photo and Amazon.com.
Check out additional photos, the press release and full specifications below. [Read more…]
The Olympus SZ-10 is a 14MP superzoom camera, sporting a 18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm equivalent). The SZ-10 also features a high resolution 3-inch LCD (460k-dot res) and captures 720p HD video.
Perhaps the biggest feature on the SZ-10 is the fact that it shrank from past superzoom models. The camera is quite compact for your typical superzoom camera model, measuring only 1.5-inches thick.
The Olympus SZ-10 carries a retail price tag of $249.99 and should be available in March. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Olympus has announced a trio new compact cameras – namely the VG-100, VR-320 and VR-330. [Read more…]