Photography Bay

Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips

Fuji FinePix T350 and T400

By

Fuji T400

Fuji T400

The Fuji T350 and T400 are the latest addition to Fujifilm’s T-series Travel compact cameras, announced just prior to CES 2012.

The T350 and T400 offer 10x zoom lenses (28-280mm equivalent), 720p HD video capture and sensor-shift image stabilization.  The T400 features a 16MP CCD image sensor, while the T350 packs a 14MP CCD image sensor.

The Fuji T400 should be available in March at a retail price of $149.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Fuji T350 should be available in March at a retail price of $129.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji T350

Fuji T350

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

 

Fuji SL300, S4500 and S4200 Superzooms

By

Fuji SL300

Fuji SL300

The Fuji SL300, S4500 and S4200 are a trio of new long-zoom cameras announced just prior to CES 2012.

The SL300 features a rubberized body, 14MP CCD image sensor and 30x zoom lens with a 24-720mm equivalent range.  It offers power zooming with zoom buttons near the shutter release and on the lens barrel.  The SL300 should be available in March for $299.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji S4500

Fuji S4500

The S4500 and S4200 feature 30x and 24x zoom lenses, respectively.  Both models offer a 14MP CCD image sensor, 720p, image stabilization and are powered by AA batteries.

The S4500 should be available in March for $259.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The S4200 should also be available in March for $229.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji S4200

Fuji S4200

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

Fuji FinePix F770EXR, F750EXR and F660EXR

By

Fuji F770EXR

Fuji F770EXR

Just prior to CES 2012, Fuji has announced its Spring 2012 line of EXR-compact cameras – the F770EXR, F750EXR and F660EXR.

Both the F770EXR and F750EXR feature a 16MP CMOS image sensor and 20x zoom lens (25-500mm equivalent).  Additionally, these models can capture full resolution images at a rate of 8 fps.  The F770EXR offers RAW image capture and GPS functionality, while the F750EXR does not.  The F770EXR and F750EXR should be available in March.

Fuji F750EXR

Fuji F750EXR

The F770EXR retails for $379.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The F750EXR retails for $349.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji F660EXR

Fuji F660EXR

In addition to the F770EXR and F750EXR, the F660EXR rounds out the EXR-compact line with the same 16MP CMOS image sensor; however, it sports a 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) and 11 fps image capture at reduced-resolution. The F660EXR should be available in February at a retail price of $279.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

All of the above new EXR-compact models capture 1080p HD video.

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

Fuji FinePix JZ250 and JZ100

By

Fuji JZ250

Fuji JZ250

The Fuji JZ250 and JZ100 are among 19 new point and shoot cameras announced by Fujifilm just prior to CES 2012.

The JZ250 and JZ100 fall under Fuji’s standard compact line and are set for March 2012 availability.  Both cameras sport an 8x zoom lens (25-200mm equivalent), offer 720p HD video capture and are powered by Li-ion rechargeable batteries.  The JZ250 has a 16MP CCD image sensor and the JZ100 offers a 14MP CCD sensor.

The JZ250 retails for $149.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The JZ100 retails for $129.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji JZ100

Fuji JZ100

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

Samsung DV300F Dual View Camera

By

Samsung DV300F

2012’s new camera announcements have kicked off with the new Samsung DV300F dual view camera just days before CES 2012.  The new point and shoot camera offers front and rear displays and built-in WiFi.

The DV300F sports a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 5x zoom lens (25-125mm equivalent), 720p HD video capture and ISO 80-3200 sensitivity.  The built-in WiFi allows for direct uploading to Facebook, Photobucket, Picasa, YouTube and more.

No word yet on price or availability in the US.  Check availability on Amazon and B&H Photo.

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

Firmware Friday: Leica D-Lux 5, S2, Nikon V1, J1, Ricoh GR Digital IV, Sigma SD1, Sony NEX-5, NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-VG10

By

Camera Firmware Update

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…]

Another Nikon D800 Image

By

Nikon D800

Looks like another Nikon D800 image may have leaked out.  The above image from Nikon Rumors is claimed to be a side view of the Nikon D800, which accompanies the previously-leaked front and rear images.

The Nikon D800 is rumored to be coming in January or February 2012 and features a 36MP full frame image sensor, along with 1080p video capture at 30p, 25p and 24p frame rates.