Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a new point and shoot model with a 16MP image sensor and 18x optical zoom (25-450mm equivalent). The RZ18 also features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD and 720p HD video.
The Pentax Optio RZ18 should be available in October for $299.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details below. [Read more…]
The Nikon P500 is 12.1-megapixel superzoom camera, featuring a massive 36x optical zoom lens. Along with the high-res stills, the P500 gives you the ability to capture 1080p HD video.
With a broad feature set and fast performance, the P500 is a jack of all trades that’s begging to tag along on vacation or sports outings. [Read more…]
It looks like the names and specs for the upcoming Nikon mirrorless camera models have finally slipped out. According to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon V1 and J1 are rumored to be the initial models in the new Nikon mirrorless camera system.
As previously rumored, the cameras will feature a 2.7x crop sensor dubbed as Nikon’s CX format. The new cameras are expected to feature a 10.1MP image sensor and capture 1080p HD video.
Additional key specs are rumored as follows: [Read more…]
The excellent, entry-level Nikon D3100 now comes in red. It should start shipping in the US and Europe on September 22.
Check out my earlier Nikon D3100 review.
The JVC GC-PX10 is a follow-up for “select markets around the world” to the (Japan-only) GC-PX1 that was introduced at CES this year as a concept model. Aside from the still image resolution (12MP vs. 10MP), the specifications, body and controls of the new GC-PX10 appear to the same as the GC-PX1. [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 Samsung MV800 is a new point and shoot camera with a 16.1MP image sensor and 5x optical zoom lens.
The MV800 features a unique flip-out LCD panel that allows the user to easily frame themselves in self-portraits. The LCD is a 3-inch touchscreen panel which serves the purpose of a viewfinder and camera control interface, which explains the absence of most other buttons on the external of the camera.
No word on the price or release date for the MV800 as of the time of this post. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
The Samsung WB750 is a point and shoot camera that features a 12.5MP back side illuminated CMOS sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens.
The WB750 can record 1080p HD video and, at the same time, capture 10MP images without interrupting the video capture. The camera features an HDR mode that merges multiple exposures in camera. Additionally, the WB750 offers a variety of creative in-camera processing features for interesting filter or frame effects.
No word yet on price or release date. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
The oft-rumored Samsung NX200 has finally been unveiled. The NX200 features a Samsung-developed 20.3MP image sensor that also captures 1080p HD video.
The NX200 offers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-12,800 and sports a 3.0” VGA AMOLED display. Additionally, the NX200 makes use of a new i-Function 2.0 lens control, which is compatible with existing i-Function lenses, as well as new lenses at 18-200mm, 16mm, 60mm and 85mm focal lengths. Samsung also claims rapid AF and shooting speeds with a max frame rate of 7fps.
No word yet on price or release date. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Fuji X10 is a retro-styled compact camera that follows in the footsteps of the popular, APS-C format X100. Even though it has a much smaller image sensor than the X100, it appears to have a lot to offer as a compact camera for serious photographers. [Read more…]