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Olympus E-PL2

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The Olympus E-PL2 was announced earlier this week at CES 2011.  As the name suggests, the Micro Four Thirds format E-PL2 is a follow-up to the popular E-PL1.

The E-PL2 features a 12.3MP sensor, max sensitivity of ISO 6400, 3-inch LCD (460k dot resolution) and Olympus’ signature Art Filters for creative photo processing in-camera.  The  E-PL2 should be available in January 2011 and ships with a 14-42mm kit lens for $599.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

 

Sony Cyber-shot W510, W530, W560, W570, T110 and H70

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At CES 2011, Sony announced updates to its W, H and T-series Cyber-shot series cameras.

Sony Cyber-shot W570 Key Features

  • 16.1MP Sensor
  • 720p Video Capture
  • 5x Optical Zoom w/ Image Stabilization
  • 2.7-inch LCD
  • Sweep Panorama
  • $180 Retail Price – Availability

Sony Cyber-shot W560 Key Features

  • 14.1MP Sensor
  • 720p Video Capture
  • 4x Optical Zoom w/ Image Stabilization
  • 3-inch LCD
  • Sweep Panorama
  • $160 Retail Price – Availability

Sony Cyber-shot W530 Key Features

  • 14.1MP Sensor
  • 4x Optical Zoom w/ Image Stabilization
  • 2.7-inch LCD
  • Sweep Panorama
  • $130 Retail Price – Availability

Sony Cyber-shot W510 Key Features

  • 12.1MP Sensor
  • 4x Optical Zoom w/ Image Stabilization
  • 2.7-inch LCD
  • Sweep Panorama
  • $110 Retail Price – Availability

Sony Cyber-shot T110 Key Features

  • 16.1MP Sensor
  • 720p Video Capture
  • 4x Optical Zoom w/ Image Stabilization
  • 3-inch Touchscreen LCD
  • Sweep Panorama
  • $230 Retail Price – Availability

Sony Cyber-shot H70 Key Features

  • 16.1MP Sensor
  • 720p Video Capture
  • 10x Optical Zoom w/ Image Stabilization
  • Sweep Panorama
  • $230 Retail Price – Availability

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

Casio TRYX

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The Casio TRYX is a unique camera unveiled at CES 2011.  The TRYX features a camera body that rotates in and around an external frame.  The TRYX offers a 12.1MP CMOS sensor and captures 1080p HD video.

The Casio TRYX should be available April 2011 at an initial retail price of $249.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

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The Casio ZR100 is a 12.1MP sensor with a 12.5x zoom lens (24mm-300mm equivalent) and has the ability to capture Full HD video.  As with past Casio point and shoot cameras, the ZR100 captures high speed video at up to 1000fps, albeit at a lowly 224 x 64 pixels.  The ZR100 offers a reasonable resolution of 432 x 320 when recording video at 240fps.  The big feature that Casio is touting with the ZR100 is its HDR-ART technology, which produces in-camera HDR images.

The Casio EX-ZR100 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $299.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Casio Exilim EX-H30

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The Casio Exilim EX-H30 is a 16.1MP point and shoot camera with a 12.5x optical zoom lens.  The H30 captures 720p HD video and features a long battery life, allowing 1000 photos captured on a single charge.

The Casio EX-H30 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $249.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5

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The Casio EX-ZS10 and EX-ZS5 are a pair of compact cameras for the budget-oriented shooter.  Both cameras feature a 14.1MP sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens.  The EX-ZS10 adds 720p HD video capture.

The EX-ZS10 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $119.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The EX-ZS5 should be available in March 2011 at an initial retail price of $99.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Kingston SDHC UHS-I UltimateXX Memory Cards

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Kingston has announced the UHS-I UltimateXX SDHC memory card.  As you may recall, UHS-I is a new standard introduced by the SD Association.  The new Kingston UltimateXX card offers up to 60MB/sec. read and 35MB/sec. write speeds.

The UltimateXX product line comes in capacities of 8GB, 16GB and 32GB priced at $69.99, $179.99 and $349.99, respectively.

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