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Samsung NX200 Mirrorless Camera Announcement

September 1, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Samsung NX200

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…]

Filed Under: Samsung Tagged With: 1080p, APS-C, digital camera, dslr, hd, hd video, mirrorless, NX, Samsung, Samsung NX200

 

Panasonic Lumix FZ47

July 21, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Panasonic Lumix FZ47

The Panasonic Lumix FZ47 is a new superzoom camera, touting a 24x optical zoom lens (similar to the existing Lumix FZ40).  The FZ47 packs a 12.1MP CCD image sensor that also captures 1080/60i and 720/60p AVCHD video.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: 3d, digital camera, FZ47, hd video, lumix, Panasonic, superzoom

Nikon D5100 Review

July 18, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Nikon D5100 is a 16.2-megapixel DSLR that also has the ability to capture 1080p HD video.  It resides in Nikon’s line-up between the base-model D3100 and the advanced amateur D7000. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: camera review, D5100, digital camera review, dslr, hd video, hdslr, Nikon, Nikon D5100

Nikon D7000 Review

March 9, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Nikon D7000 is a prosumer DSLR with a 16.2MP DX-format sensor.  With the ability to capture high-resolution images and 1080p HD video, the D7000 packs quite a punch.

To see whether the D7000 is the right prosumer shooter for you, read on. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: d7000, digital camera review, dslr, hd video, hdslr, Nikon, nikon d7000 review, photography, video camera

Olympus SZ-30MR

March 2, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Olympus has announced the SZ-30MR, which touts the ability to simultaneously capture 1080p HD video and full resolution still images.  The SZ-30MR features a 16MP CMOS sensor and 24x optical zoom (25-600mm equivalent).  The new superzoom features built-in, sensor-shift image stabilization and sports a 3-inch LCD at 460k-dot resolution.

The SZ-30MR should be available in April at an initial retail price of $399.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.



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

Filed Under: Olympus Tagged With: digital camera, hd video, Olympus, Olympus SZ-30MR, superzoom, video camera

Associated Press Sees Canon 5D Mark II as a “Game Changer”

February 22, 2011 By Eric Reagan

In the above video from Beet.TV, Vice President & Director of Associated Press Broadcasting News, Kevin Roach, talks about writers taking on video projects and photographers adding the 5D Mark II to their arsenal in order to tell a story beyond a single frame.

No doubt the 5D Mark II is a game changer; however, Roach’s commentary on the AP’s approach to news gathering and what this new era of DSLRs has done for the AP is interesting nonetheless.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 5d mark ii, ap, assoicated press, Canon, cinematography, dslr, hd, hd video, hdslr, kevin roach, video, video camera

Nikon Coolpix P300

February 8, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Nikon Coolpix P300 is a compact point and shoot camera with a 12.2MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor and a bright f/1.8 max aperture lens.  The P300’s lens offers a 4.2x zoom range for a 24-100mm equivalent and a max aperture of f/4.9 at the long end.

The P300 features a 3-inch 921k-dot resolution LCD and covers a sensitivity range of ISO 160-3200.  The Coolpix P300 will record 1080p HD video at 30fps with full autofocus, stereo sound and use of the optical zoom.

Like its superzoom sibling P500, the P300 can capture in-camera HDR images by combining multiple photos into a single photo.  The Coolpix P300 should be available in March for $329.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: compact camera, coolpix, digital camera, hd video, hdr, Nikon, p300, video camera

Nikon Coolpix S6100, S4100, S3100 and L24

February 8, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Nikon has announced several new Coolpix-branded compact cameras, which include the Coolpix S6100, S4100, S3100 and L24. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: 720p, compact camera, coolpix, digital camera, hd video, l24, Nikon, s3100, s4100, s6100, video camera

Canon Rebel T3i and Rebel T3 Announced

February 7, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Canon has announced a pair of new entry-level DSLRs – the EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T3.

The Canon Rebel T3i features an 18MP CMOS sensor, a 3-inch vari-angle LCD (very similar to the 60D) and captures HD video in full 1920 x 1080 resolution at 24p, 25p, or 30p.  A new feature for EOS cameras, the T3i allows users to magnify HD video between 3x to 10x while retaining Full HD quality.  Additionally, you can opt to record video clips (dubbed “Video Snapshots”) at 2s, 4s, or 8s while capturing still images.

A big boost for the Rebel line is the T3i’s ability to control Canon Speedlites courtesy of a built-in Integrated Speedlite Transmitter.  The Canon Rebel T3i should be available in March and retails for $799.99 for body only and for $899.99 with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II kit lens.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Canon Rebel T3 becomes the entry-level Canon Rebel, and sports a 12.2MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 processor and 9-point AF system.  The Rebel T3 can also capture video, albeit at a lower 720p resolution.  The Canon Rebel T3 should be avialable in March at an initial retail price of $599.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

In addition to the new Rebel models, Canon has also introduced two new entry-level Speedlites – the 320EX and 270EX II, priced at $249.99 and $169.99, respectively.  The new Speedlites should be available in April.

More product photos and details below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 1080p, Canon, canon rebel t3, canon rebel t3i, digital camera, dlsr, eos, hd video, hdslr, rebel

Sony HX9V and HX100V Announced

January 31, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The oft-rumored HX9V and HX100V are now official as Sony’s latest Cyber-shot models. Both camera feature 16.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensors and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.

The Sony Cyber-shot HX9V sports a 16x optical zoom lens with a 24mm equivalent wide-angle field of view.  The HX100V is a superzoom model with 30x optical zoom, which starts a 27mm on the wide end.  Both models offer a max sensitivity up to ISO 3200 and capture Full HD 1080p video at 60p.

The HX9V and HX100V feature 3-inch touchscreen displays with a 921k-dot resolution.  Of course, both models offer Sony’s signature 3D Sweep Panorama mode for easy panoramic images.  Both cameras should be available in April 2011.

Along with the HX9V and HX100V, Sony also unveiled the no-frills Cyber-shot W520, which sports a 14.1MP sensor, 5x zoom lens and 2.7-inch LCD.  The W520 is set for March 2011 availability.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: Cyber-shot, digital camera, exmor r, full-hd, hd video, hx100v, hx9v, point and shoot, Sony, w520

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