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Olympus XZ-1 Review

August 9, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Olympus XZ-1

The Olympus XZ-1 is a surprisingly compact point and shoot camera that offers lots of advanced operations for serious photographers.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Olympus Tagged With: Art Filters, camera review, digital camera, digital camera review, Olympus, Olympus XZ-1 Review, point and shoot, raw, xz-1

 

Sony Cyber-shot HX100V Review

August 1, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Sony HX100V

The Sony Cyber-shot HX100V is a 16.2-megapixel superzoom camera.  The optical zoom on the HX100V covers a 30x zoom range, equivalent to 27-810mm.

The HX100V has a tilting, 3-inch 920-k dot resolution LCD, which gives you the option to easily compose from high or low angles. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: Cyber-shot, digital camera, hx100v, point and shoot, Sony, superzoom

Olympus SP-810UZ

July 27, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Olympus SP-810UZ

The Olympus SP-810UZ is a new 36x zoom (24-864mm equivalent) camera with a 14MP sensor and 3-inch LCD.

The SP-810UZ captures 720p HD video as well as 3D still images.  It offers a max sensitivity of ISO 3200 and features Olympus’ trademark Magic Filters for up to 10 different looks on images and videos.

The Olympus SP-810UZ should be available in September at an initial retail price of $329.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

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

Filed Under: Olympus Tagged With: digital camera, Olympus, point and shoot, SP-810UZ, superzoom

Sony Cyber-shot TX55 and WX30

July 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Sony Cyber-shot TX55

Sony Cyber-shot TX55

Sony has announced a pair of new Cyber-shot models – the TX55 and WX30.

The Sony Cyber-shot TX55 is an ultra-thin 16.2MP camera with a 3.3-inch OLED touch screen display.  The TX55 uses Memory Stick Micro or Micro SD cards for storage.  It offers a 5x optical zoom and a max sensitivity of ISO 3200.  Additionally, the TX55 captures 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video.

The Sony TX55 should be available in September at an initial retail price of $350.  You can find it here on Amazon.com.

Sony Cyber-shot WX30

Sony Cyber-shot WX30

The Sony Cyber-shot WX30 is more of a standard-sized point and shoot model with otherwise similar specifications.  The WX30 also sports a 16.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 5x optical zoom and a max sensitivity of ISO 3200.  As with the TX55, the WX30 captures 1080i AVCHD video.

No word yet on US availability for the WX30; however, Sony Europe notes that the WX30 will be available there in September as well.

More details and product shots for these two new cameras below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: Cyber-shot, digital camera, point and shoot, Sony, TX55, WX30

Panasonic Lumix LS5

July 21, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Panasonic Lumix LS5

The Panasonic Lumix LS5 is a new 14.1MP camera with a 5x optical zoom (26-130mm equivalent) and is powered by a pair of AA batteries.  The camera is positioned as a budget-oriented camera; however, it features optical image stabilization and 720p video capture, which puts it a step above some other budget cameras. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: compact camera, digital camera, LS5, lumix, Panasonic, point and shoot

Pentax Q Point-and-Shoot “System” Launched

June 23, 2011 By Eric Reagan

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…]

Filed Under: Pentax Tagged With: Compact, digital camera, ilc, interchangeable lens, mirrorless, Pentax, Pentax Q, point and shoot, Q

Deal Alert: Nikon Cameras Up to $80 Off and Free 1-Day Shipping

June 14, 2011 By Eric Reagan

 

Amazon has a deal on several Nikon point and shoot cameras – offering up to $80 instant savings along with free 1-day shipping.  The sale prices are good through June 25, while the 1-day shipping offer is valid through June 16.  Details here.

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: amazon, compact cameras, deal, Nikon, point and shoot

High Speed Nikon Camera With Stylus and Voice Memo Function Revealed

June 11, 2011 By Eric Reagan

A recent Nikon patent application concerning the voice recording capability of camera reveals an oddly-shaped camera with a touchscreen interface and a stylus for menu navigation. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: digital camera, High Speed, Nikon, patent application, point and shoot, Stylus, touchscreen, voice memo, voice recording

Panasonic FH7 Priced and Dated

June 9, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The recently announced Panasonic Lumix FH7 will carry a retail price tag of $179.99 and be available in July 2011.  The FH7 sports a 16.1MP sensor, a touch screen display and a Leica 4x optical zoom lens.  It addition to shooting stills, it will capture 720p video at 24 fps.

 

Filed Under: Panasonic Tagged With: availability, digital camera, FH7, lumix, Panasonic, point and shoot

Ricoh PX Rugged/Waterproof Compact Camera Announced

June 9, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Ricoh PX is a new compact camera that sports a 16MP image sensor, a 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent) and a 2.7-inch LCD. [Read more…]

Filed Under: ricoh Tagged With: compact camera, digital camera, point and shoot, ricoh, Ricoh PX, rugged, waterproof

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