Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Panasonic Lumix FZ40 is a 14.1MP point and shoot superzoom camera that offers a 24x optical zoom (25-600mm equivalent). The FZ40 can capture HD video in AVCHD Lite format and features a 3-inch LCD. The FZ40 should be available in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $399.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix TS10 is a 14.1MP camera that is waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, dustproof and deathproof. The TS10 features a 2.7-inch LCD and is capable of capturing 720p Motion JPG video. The TS10 should be available September 2010 at an initial retail price of $249.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FX700 is a 14.1MP point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (24-120mm equivalent). the FX700 features a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and can capture HD video in AVCHD format. The FX700 should be available in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $399.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FZ100 is a 14.1MP point and shoot camera with a 24x optical zoom. The FZ100 can also record 1080HD video in AVCHD format. The FZ100 should be available in August 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
As part of my upcoming review of the Panasonic GF1, I have spent some time capturing images in a number of different situations. It will be a little while still before the review is complete; however, I wanted to pass along these sample images for you to check out. All were captured using Panasonic’s great little 20mm f/1.7 lens. [Read more…]
Although Panasonic has not yet released a press statement concerning the LX5, the new camera has been displayed on Panasonic’s website with complete specifications. [Read more…]
The Panasonic LX3 has been one of the most popular point and shoot cameras since it was introduced in 2008. Two years is an eternity in point & shoot camera world, but the Panasonic LX3 has remained one of the best-performing cameras around.
So, it certainly makes sense to hear about rumors of a replacement for the LX3. And signs point to a successor named the Panasonic LX5. [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.
Sony NEX-3 / NEX-5 firmware version .02 – “3D Sweep Panorama function has been added; Improvement of ‘normal’ 2D Sweep Panorama shooting; Decreased power drain when the camera is switched off; Quicker start-up in low-light conditions.” [Sony website]
Panasonic ZS5 / ZS6 / ZR3 / TS2 firmware version 1.1 – “Optimization of Light amount for INON external flash(S-2000/D-2000/Z-240)” [Panasonic website]
Pansonic FP3 firmware version 1.1 – “Improved reaction speed of the touch operation. Improved speed of the image forwarding at the time of the reproduction.” [Panasonic website]
I’m still scratching my head on this one, but the would-be killer Panasonic G2 commercial seems to be offering up a lot of special treatment from the 5D Mark II and Canon L glass in this behind the scenes video.
That’s the new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds AG-AF100 AVCCAM camcorder up there.
Interchangeable lenses? Check.
Big sensor? Check
I think Panasonic is going to make a whole of friends with this one. To see all the goods that were just spilled, courtesy of a product brochure from Panasonic, head on over to Tech Tilt.