PMA 2012 – Page 2

Fuji FinePix JX580, JX500 and AX550

January 5, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Fuji JX580 JX500 AX550

Fujifilm has announced three new budget cameras (amid a total of 19 in its Spring 2012 lineup) just prior to CES 2012. The value series refresh features the JX580, JX500 and AX550, which are priced at $119.95, $99.95 and $89.95, respectively.

Just a quick hit on the specs now…

Both JX models offer rechargeable Li-ion batteries, while the AX550 is powered by AA batteries. All three models offer a 5x zoom (26-130mm equivalent) lens and 720p HD video capture. The JX580 and AX550 have a 16MP CCD sensor, while the JX500 has a 14MP sensor.

The JX580 should be available in February for $119.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The JX500 should be available in February for $99.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The AX500 should be available in March for $89.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Nikon D4 Only Days Away?

January 4, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D4

The latest leaks and rumors peg the Nikon D4 for unveiling just prior to CES 2012. A Nikon press invitation (see below) suggests something big is happening on January 6 and Nikon Rumors is convinced that the Nikon D4 with its 16MP FX sensor, XQD card format and lightning-fast frame rate of 11 fps is what’s coming.

That, and the above photo is of the real Nikon D4. [Read more…]

PMA 2011 Cancelled, Will Piggyback Onto CES 2012

May 5, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Yesterday, PMA announced that its 2011 trade show won’t be happening at all. Instead, PMA said it was “colocating” with CES 2012, which takes place between January 10-13 next year. [Read more…]