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Nikon S6100 and S4100 Discontinued in Asia Due to Japan Disaster

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Nikon has discontinued its recently-announced Coolpix S6100 and Coolpix S4100 in Asia markets, citing that the earthquake in Japan has lead to production and supply issues with the camera.  No word yet on whether there is a similar effect in the US and other markets for these or other Nikon models.

For more info, see the statement issued by Nikon below. [Read more…]

Fuji X100 In-Stock

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The Fuji X100 has been scarce since its announcement, with many in the US wondering just when they’ll get their chance to put hands on one.  If you’ve been waiting, it looks like Amazon has some in stock now.

Only 17 more left in stock at the time of this post.  Better hurry.

Update: It took 25 minutes to blow through the 17 available (at 3AM).  However, Amazon says it has more in stock, but it just takes 1-2 days extra to process the orders (guess they’re in the back of the warehouse, eh?).

Update #2: Wow. Those are gone too.  The X100 may be some hot stuff this year…

Sony A55 Review

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The Sony A55 is the next big step for Sony, which busted onto the scene with the A300 and A350 DSLRs almost 3 years go with their fast live view autofocus.  The A55’s live view autofocus is a step above pretty much everything else on the market, including Sony’s prior models.  And that, is the biggest and best feature on the A55.

The A55 has a 16.2MP CMOS sensor for high-res stills and also captures full 1920 x 1080 HD video.  As an entry-level DSLR, the A55 delivers solid results in both categories. [Read more…]

Sony NEX-C3 Photos Leak Out

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It looks like Sony’s newest NEX camera has surfaced.  The new NEX-C3 follows last year’s release of the NEX-5 and NEX-3  is rumored to have a 16.2MP sensor and the ability to capture 720p HD video.  Accompanying the new mirrorless camera is a new Sony NEX flash (pictured below).

Both products are expected to be announced in May 2011.  Note that the NEX-5 and NEX-3 were announced on May 11, 2010 following several leaks of product photos in the days leading up to the official announcement.

More photos of the new NEX-C3 below. [Read more…]