Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Olympus E-P3 is the third model in the flagship Micro Four Thirds lineup known as PEN cameras, which got started with the E-P1. I’ve been using the Olympus E-P3 for a couple of days now and wanted to give you some of my initial thoughts on the new camera and why it’s the best PEN yet. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
The Sony NEX-C3 is starting to trickle into stock at online retailers. [Read more…]
The Sony Cyber-shot HX100V is a 16.2-megapixel superzoom camera. The optical zoom on the HX100V covers a 30x zoom range, equivalent to 27-810mm.
The HX100V has a tilting, 3-inch 920-k dot resolution LCD, which gives you the option to easily compose from high or low angles. [Read more…]
The Olympus VF-3 Electronic Viewfinder is designed for use with Olympus PEN cameras, as well as the Olympus XZ-1, using the accessory port for its connection. [Read more…]
The Olympus SP-810UZ is a new 36x zoom (24-864mm equivalent) camera with a 14MP sensor and 3-inch LCD.
The SP-810UZ captures 720p HD video as well as 3D still images. It offers a max sensitivity of ISO 3200 and features Olympus’ trademark Magic Filters for up to 10 different looks on images and videos.
The Olympus SP-810UZ should be available in September at an initial retail price of $329.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the official press release below. [Read more…]
Since we’re getting into camera launch season, it should come as no surprise to start hearing little trickles of details from manufacturers on their upcoming products. [Read more…]
Olympus E-PL3 w/ 14-42mm Kit Lens
Olympus has finally let out word on the official price of the new E-PL3. The new mirrorless camera is priced at $699 with either the 14-42mm or 17mm kit lens.
The E-PL3 should start shipping in September. Check availability at B&H Photo and Amazon.com.
Sony Cyber-shot TX55
Sony has announced a pair of new Cyber-shot models – the TX55 and WX30.
The Sony Cyber-shot TX55 is an ultra-thin 16.2MP camera with a 3.3-inch OLED touch screen display. The TX55 uses Memory Stick Micro or Micro SD cards for storage. It offers a 5x optical zoom and a max sensitivity of ISO 3200. Additionally, the TX55 captures 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video.
The Sony TX55 should be available in September at an initial retail price of $350. You can find it here on Amazon.com.
Sony Cyber-shot WX30
The Sony Cyber-shot WX30 is more of a standard-sized point and shoot model with otherwise similar specifications. The WX30 also sports a 16.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 5x optical zoom and a max sensitivity of ISO 3200. As with the TX55, the WX30 captures 1080i AVCHD video.
No word yet on US availability for the WX30; however, Sony Europe notes that the WX30 will be available there in September as well.
More details and product shots for these two new cameras below. [Read more…]
It looks like Nikon’s compact mirrorless camera has leaked its lens mount and sensor mount onto the web. Based on this image, it’s clearly not an F-mount camera – so you won’t be using existing Nikon lenses on this camera (without an adapter, that is). Additionally, the sensor looks smaller than APS-C format. [Read more…]