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Samsung MV800 Ultra-Compact with Flip-out LCD

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Samsung MV800

The Samsung MV800 is a new point and shoot camera with a 16.1MP image sensor and 5x optical zoom lens.

The MV800 features a unique flip-out LCD panel that allows the user to easily frame themselves in self-portraits.  The LCD is a 3-inch touchscreen panel which serves the purpose of a viewfinder and camera control interface, which explains the absence of most other buttons on the external of the camera.

No word on the price or release date for the MV800 as of the time of this post.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

 

Samsung WB750 Point & Shoot Camera Announced

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Samsung WB750

The Samsung WB750 is a point and shoot camera that features a 12.5MP back side illuminated CMOS sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens.

The WB750 can record 1080p HD video and, at the same time, capture 10MP images without interrupting the video capture.  The camera features an HDR mode that merges multiple exposures in camera.  Additionally, the WB750 offers a variety of creative in-camera processing features for interesting filter or frame effects.

No word yet on price or release date.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

Nikon Coolpix P7100 RAW Shooter and AW100 Rugged Cameras Leaked

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Nikon Coolpix P7100 and AW100

Nikon Coolpix P7100 and AW100

The Nikon Coolpix P7100 and AW100 surfaced this afternoon on Nikon Rumors a little while before their anticipated unveiling later tonight/tomorrow.

The P7100 looks to be the replacement for the rather sluggish Coolpix P7000.  However, Nikon may very well have boosted the performance of the P7100 so that its a viable option for those who want an advanced compact.

The P7100 is rumored to included the following specifications: [Read more…]

Camera Modes: Full Auto (aka ‘The Green Square’)

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Regardless of your current skill level, you have probably used the little green square mode on a camera at some point. This green square (or little green camera) mode is commonly referred to as the full auto shooting mode.

Many times, when you are shooting in this mode, you get great photos.  Other times though, your images don’t quite come out the way you envisioned them when looking through the viewfinder.  Maybe they are too dark on a person’s face, maybe the thing you want to be in focus is out of focus, or maybe the colors just don’t look right.

That’s what happens when you give control to a dumb box.  That’s right.  Your camera is dumb – especially when it’s in the little green square mode.  [Read more…]

Panasonic LUMIX FH7

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The Panasonic FH7 is a new compact point and shoot camera with a 16.1MP sensor and a Leica 4x optical zoom lens.  The FH7 sports a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and can capture 720p video at 24fps.

As typical with Panasonic compact camera announcements, there is no word on price or availability dates.  However, availability within the next couple of months would be expected.  You can check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Nikon Coolpix P7000 Review

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The Nikon Coolpix P7000 is a powerhouse of a point and shoot camera.  It sports a 10.1MP image sensor and a 7.1x optical zoom.  Along with a hot shoe for external flashes and the ability to capture 720p HD video, the P7000 offers a lot for the serious photographer who wants to travel light.

To see whether it’s the right serious compact camera for your serious camera bag, read on. [Read more…]