Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
A German online retailer, Fotobrenner has listed the Sony A850 for 1.999,00€, which is a discount of about 500€ off the A900.
Fotobrenner has also posted an image of the A850 on its product page, which is either the same body as the A900 or is a Photoshop job to give us something to look at.
Recall that the Sony A850 manual was leaked directly from Sony a couple weeks ago.
What do you think? Legit? Or is Fotobrenner just following the rumor trail like the rest of us?
[via Dyxum]
Here’s a few videos that show off the new Nikon D300s and give you a little taste of what you can expect from the video capabilities.
I don’t know that we needed the subtitles on the last one; however, it was nice to see a little more of a home cooked version of video from the D300s. More info about this camera is available on Photography Bay’s Nikon D300s Reviews and Resources.
The Pentax Optio P80 and E80 are point and shoot cameras featuring 12.1-megapixel and 10-megapixel sensors, respectively. The P80 offers a 4x optical zoom and captures 720p HD video at 30 fps, while the E80 offers a 3x optical zoom and captures 720p HD video at only 15 fps. Both cameras feature a 2.7-inch LCD with 230k dot resolution.
The Pentax Optio P80 and E80 should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $199.95 and $129.95, respectively.
Check availability for these two cameras:
Pentax Optio P80 at Amazon.com
Pentax Optio E80 at Amazon.com
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Pocket-Lint got some hands-on time with the new projector point and shoot camera from Nikon, the Coolpix S1000pj.
At the moment we can’t see a killer selling point other than “Wow! That’s so cool!”.
I couldn’t agree more…
Also, check out Pocket-Lint’s gallery of images showing off the new camera.
For more on the S1000pj, see Photography Bay’s Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Reviews and Resources.
The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is a 12.1 megapixel point and shoot camera, which includes a built-in projector for displaying images directly from the camera. The projector can produce images and video up to 40-inches in size. The S100opj also features a 5x optical zoom, Nikon’s VR Image Stabilization System and an ISO range of 64-6400.
The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $429.95.
Check availability on Amazon.com.
In use, the projector does not really disappoint, although its modest VGA resolution and dull colours mean it’s no match for a traditional slide show created using a good old 35mm slide projector.
The picture quality should not be too much of an issue with smaller prints or indeed if you are planning to set up a slideshow, but larger sized prints may begin to highlight one or two problems.
I was pretty surprised at how well Nikon implemented a mini-projector into the Coolpix S1000pj.
Despite the naysayers opinion of the S1000pj as a mere novelty, Buy-n-Shoot rate this unit as a breath of fresh air within a saturated compact camera market.
Pocket-Lint (hands-on review)
At the moment we can’t see a killer selling point other than “Wow! That’s so cool!”.
More details in the press release below.
NEW COOLPIX S1000pj FEATURES WORLD’S FIRST BUILT-IN PROJECTOR, YOUR PERSONAL THEATER ON THE GO
Providing consumers with new exciting ways to share images, the COOLPIX S1000pj transforms photo-sharing into a multimedia experience. With the touch of a button, users can project images and videos as large as 40 inches, and with the camera’s unique slideshow function, playback pictures with music, effects and creative transitions. Additional features of the S1000pj include: 12.1 megapixels; a 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; ISO from 64-6400***; a 2.7-inch wide-angle LCD display; 5-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System and movie mode.
The COOLPIX S1000pj will be available in Matte Black, in September 2009, for $429.95 MSRP.
The Nikon Coolpix S70 is a 12.1-megapixel point and shoot camera, which features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display. The S70 allows users the ability to touch the subject they wish to focus on and the camera will then autofocus on the subject and capture the image.
The S70 also offers a 5x optical zoom and Nikon VR Image Stabilization System. The S70 will be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $399.95.
Check availability on Amazon.com.
As a digital compact camera, it is average – it has some nice functions, such as the Touch Shutter feature that lets you focus on your subject and take a picture very quickly; but enthusiast photographers will likely bemoan the limited level of user control over the picture taking process as well the lack of a pre- or post-capture histogram to check exposure.
The Nikon Coolpix S70 is a capable touchscreen camera which deserves my recommendation. It excels at shooting outdoors and in bright light, has a basket of neat features and takes good quality photos.
NEW COOLPIX S70 FEATURES SUPERIOR STYLING AND OLED TOUCH-SCREEN INTERFACE
Built on the success of Nikon’s previous touch-screen models, the COOLPIX S70 features Nikon’s newly developed 3.5-inch Clear Color Display and a new generation of touch-screen controls that offer an enhanced shooting and playback experience. In addition to its photographic technology and stylish dual-texture design, the S70 captures stunning HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels (720p).
New to the COOLPIX line, OLED technology offers the benefits of vivid color reproduction, sharp contrast and the absence of afterimages. The capacitive touch-screen provides an immediate response at the lightest touch of the display for a fun and intuitive feel to every camera operation. For example, using the Touch Shutter feature, users can have a completely “button-free” experience and focus on and photograph a subject by simply touching it on the camera’s display. The touch-screen also makes viewing and retouching images more fun and efficient. With the swipe of a finger, users can scroll through images and use a pinching motion with two fingers to zoom in or out on displayed images, switching between thumbnail and full screen views. Additional new touch-screen controls include on-screen sliders for adjusting brightness and Scene Effect Adjustment, which offers controls specific to the scene mode in use.
The COOLPIX S70 features 12.1 megapixels; a 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens; ISO 6400***; 5-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon’s Smart Portrait System and an ultra-stylish design.
The S70 will be available in September 2009 for $399.95 MSRP in a choice of colors and textures including Red & Red, Champagne & Beige, Black & Black, or Champagne & Light Brown.
Nikon VP650 is rumored to be a code name for a new Nikon camera that features a built-in projector. A tipster sent Nikon Rumors some details on the new shooter from the new issue of Chasseur d’image (a French magazine that has a history of getting the scoop on new products):
In their august issue, they’re talking with A LOT of confidence (as if it was a sure thing) of a new Nikon product with the code name Nikon VP650 that should be announced in August and shipped in September. This camera would be a compact camera with a LED projector that could project up to 8×12 images in good quality in the dark.
While I can see an interesting social spin that this could generate in the digital imaging world, it also seems a little gimmicky if this rumor is to be believed. This report of the gadget’s functionality just makes it seem like something is missing (e.g., additional features, implementation, etc.). I suppose we will know soon enough though, as Nikon is rumored another press event set for August 4.
[via Nikon Rumors]
Canon has updated the 50D firmware to version 1.0.7. The Canon 50D Firmware Version 1.0.7 incorporates the following changes.
1. Corrects a phenomenon where captured images may tend to appear somewhat magenta depending on the shooting scene.
2. Fixes incorrect indications on the Arabic, Romanian, Spanish, and Ukrainian menu screens.
The new firmware is available on Canon’s website.
Several online vendors are already taking orders for the new Nikon D300s and D3000. Others are offering in-stock notifications.
You can pre-order or sign up for notifications at the vendors listed below.
International Availability:
International Availability:
Stay tuned for more as more vendors update their online stores.
The Nikon D300s is a refreshed version of the Nikon D300 that offers video capabilities and other tweaks to the previous model.
The Nikon D300s should be available in August 2009 at an initial retail price of $1799.95.
Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details are available on Photography Bay’s Nikon D300s Reviews and Resources.