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Fuji SL300, S4500 and S4200 Superzooms

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Fuji SL300

Fuji SL300

The Fuji SL300, S4500 and S4200 are a trio of new long-zoom cameras announced just prior to CES 2012.

The SL300 features a rubberized body, 14MP CCD image sensor and 30x zoom lens with a 24-720mm equivalent range.  It offers power zooming with zoom buttons near the shutter release and on the lens barrel.  The SL300 should be available in March for $299.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji S4500

Fuji S4500

The S4500 and S4200 feature 30x and 24x zoom lenses, respectively.  Both models offer a 14MP CCD image sensor, 720p, image stabilization and are powered by AA batteries.

The S4500 should be available in March for $259.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The S4200 should also be available in March for $229.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Fuji S4200

Fuji S4200

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

 

Samsung DV300F Dual View Camera

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Samsung DV300F

2012’s new camera announcements have kicked off with the new Samsung DV300F dual view camera just days before CES 2012.  The new point and shoot camera offers front and rear displays and built-in WiFi.

The DV300F sports a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 5x zoom lens (25-125mm equivalent), 720p HD video capture and ISO 80-3200 sensitivity.  The built-in WiFi allows for direct uploading to Facebook, Photobucket, Picasa, YouTube and more.

No word yet on price or availability in the US.  Check availability on Amazon and B&H Photo.

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

Canon “Super G Series” as an Answer to Mirrorless Competition?

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Canon G12

There have been plenty of rumors lately about Canon’s response to the mirrorless camera systems that every other major manufacturer is cranking out like gangbusters.  The most consistent rumor of late seems to be that Canon is working on a sort of “Super G Series” camera(s).

I like it. Here’s why. [Read more…]

Leica V-Lux 3

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Leica V-Lux 3

The Leica V-Lux 3 is a new point and shoot superzoom camera featuring a 12.1MP CMOS image sensor and a 25-600mm equivalent zoom range.  The V-Lux 3 is capable of RAW image capture and can capture full-res stills at 12 fps or 60 fps at 3.5MP. The V-Lux 3 also captures 1080/60p AVCHD video.

The V-Lux 3 is bundled with Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements licenses.  The V-Lux 3 should be available in January.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Sony HX9V for $299

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Sony HX9V

B&H has the Sony HX9V point and shoot camera for $299 right now.  The HX9V is probably the best do-it-all point and shoot camera.  It captures great 16.2MP still images and captures HD video up to 1080/60p.   Unfortunately, I have not gotten around to completing my review of the HX9V; however, I give it high marks all around and think that it is worth every penny of the asking price.

Note that you’ll have to add the camera to your cart to see the deal price, which is good through Dec. 10.

Canon PowerShot Black Friday Deals

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Canon G12 Black Friday

There are several Black Friday deals on Canon PowerShot models with up to $100 off over at Amazon right now (includes the G12, SX40 HS, 310 HS, 230 HS and more).  The deals are valid through Nov. 26 only.  Here’s the link.

Stay on top of all the photo gear Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals here.

Manfrotto Pocket Series Tripods

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Manfrotto Pocket Series

The Manfrotto Pocket Series tripods are smart little contraptions that you can leave attached to your camera and fold out the legs for stabilization when needed.  There are 2 available sizes – one for small point and shoot cameras, and one for DSLRs, larger mirrorless, or superzoom cameras. [Read more…]

Panasonic Lumix 3D1 Unveiled

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Panasonic 3D1

Panasonic has announced a new 3D point and shoot camera.  The new Lumix 3D1 captures 8MP 3D images and 3D video at 1080/60i.  As a standard 2D camera though, the 3D1 will capture 12MP images, as well as ordinary 1080/60i video.

The 3D1 should be available in December 2011 at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.

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