Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Pentax Optio S1 is a 14MP point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent) and a 2.7-inch LCD. The Optio S1 can capture 720p HD video and is compatible with an infrared remote control (that’s sold separately, of course).
The Pentax Optio S1 should be available later in March at around $200. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
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 announced several new Coolpix-branded compact cameras, which include the Coolpix S6100, S4100, S3100 and L24. [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…]
Tenba has announced its new Vector collection of colorful camera bags. The Vector series bags are geared toward the consumer and prosumer audio, with an emphasis on design and function.
There are a variety of bag types, such as compact camera pouches, DSLR bags, shoulder bags and large daypacks, which allow for all sorts of camera arrangements. The new bags range in price from $12.95 to $79.95. Check availability at B&H Photo.
Samsung has announced a pair of budget-friendly compact cameras in the new PL20 and ES80.
The PL20 sports a 14MP sensor and 5x optical zoom lens (27-135mm equivalent). The PL20 also captures 720p HD video at 24fps. The Samsung PL20 should be available in March at an initial retail price of $119.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The ES80 is a 12MP basic point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (27-135mm equivalent). The Samsung ES80 carries an initial retail price of $99.99 and should be available in April. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More photos and specs for the cameras below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FX78 is a new 12.1MP compact camera with a 5x optical zoom lens and a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD. The FX78 captures 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video and shoots still images at up to 3.7 fps for up to 7 frames.
The Lumix FX78 should be available in March with no announced price as of today.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix TS3 is a shockprook, waterproof and dustproof digital camera. The TS3 features a 12.1MP sensor, 4.6x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD. The Lumix TS3 also captures 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video and offers high speed still image frame rates of 3.7 frames per second for up to 7 frames.
The TS3 is waterproof down to 40 feet, shockproof to 6.6 feet and freeze proof down to 14° F.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Olympus VG-120 is a new compact camera introduced at CES 2011. The VG-120 sports a 14MP sensor, 5x optical zoom lens and a 3-inch LCD. The VG-120 can capture 720p HD video at 30fps.
The VG-120 should be available this month at an initial retail price of $139.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]