Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Fuji’s camera division head honcho spoke out in an interview with Reuters, noting that the company has some lofty goals to be the No. 3 camera maker ahead of Samsung and Nikon. To get to that point, Fuji will re-enter the interchangeable lens camera market with new “luxury” mirrorless models and dedicated lenses developed in house. [Read more…]
Olympus has opened up its Micro Four Thirds line of cameras to three new cameras. The Olympus E-PM1, E-PL3 and E-P3 (shown above) essentially make up the small, medium and large categories for the series. Of course, “large” is a relative term with respect to the Olympus Micro Four Thirds line as a whole.
The Pentax Q is a new interchangeable lens camera system. What sets the Pentax Q apart from other interchangeable lens models, however, is that the Q sports a 12.4MP compact 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor – meaning that this camera is basically a glorified point and shoot camera. [Read more…]
According to Japanese sites Digicame-info and Nikkei, Pentax will be launching a new mirrorless camera system this week. Their info suggests that Pentax will be launching the smallest interchangeable lens camera yet. [Read more…]
The Samsung NX11 is a follow-up to the Samsung’s first NX-series camera, the NX10. The new NX11 features a 14.6MP CMOS sensor, a 3-inch AMOLED screen, and can capture 720p HD video.
The NX11 also features the new i-Function, which was introduced in the recent, more compact NX100 model. The NX11 is packaged with an 18-55mm i-Function kit lens.
Alongside the NX11, Samsung is introducing two new i-Functions lenses: a 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens and a 20mm f/2.8 prime.
The Samsung NX11 kit carries an initial retail price of $649 and should be available in February 2011. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
43Rumors.com has uncovered an Olympus patent application that showcases a modular camera with separate components for lenses, bodies and sensor units. [Read more…]
Olympus Japan has announced a new E-PL1s Micro Four Thirds camera as a slight tweak to the popular E-PL1. The E-PL1s adds an ISO 6400 sensitivity setting and now comes in a red body.
Along with the E-PL1s, Olympus announced a new 14-42mm II f/3.5-5.6 kit lens with improved internal focusing for faster and quieter AF.
[Olympus Japan via Photo Rumors]
The Panasonic GF2 is a follow-up to the popular Panasonic GF1. The GF2 packs a 12.1MP Live MOS sensor, shoots Full HD at 1920 x 1080 at 60i in AVCHD format, and covers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400. The new camera also adds a touch-sensitive 3″ LCD at 460k-dot resolution and a built-in stereo mic.
Like the GF1, the GF2 includes a pop-up flash, along with a hotshoe for an external flash. The GF2 is available as a kit with either a 14mm f/2.5 or 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
The GF2 will be available in red, black and white, and is expected to ship in January 2011. We should know the retail price next month (expect it to be in the $800-$1000 range depending on the lens). Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sony has announced a pink version of the NEX-3, along with a number of pink accessories. The camera should be available in Japan November 19. No word yet on US availability.
[Sony Japan via Engadget]
The Panasonic GF1 is a 12.1MP Micro Four Thirds camera that is more compact than other Panasonic Micro Four Thirds models, while retaining the same large sensor that rivals DSLR image quality. As you may be aware, Micro Four Thirds cameras like the GF1 operate without the bulky mirror between the image sensor and lens. This fact, combined with design decisions by Panasonic to eliminate a viewfinder and grip, allow the GF1 to even rival point and shoot cameras’ size – particularly true when using the GF1 with Panasonic’s 20mm f/1.7 lens.
Does the GF1 really offer the best of both worlds? It just might. To find out if it’s right for you, read on. [Read more…]