Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Canon XA10 is the new low-end model in Canon’s pro camcorder lineup. Featuring full 1920 x 1080 HD video capture, along with a carry handle and dual phantom-power XLR inputs, the XA10 is a force to be reckoned with.
Read the full hands-on review at Tech Tilt: Canon XA10 Hands-On Review
In the recent post about the Sony A77 prototype camera on display at CP+, Chris left a comment asking about the price of the new camera, which is due to be released later this year.
So far, Sony hasn’t revealed the price point for this new camera. However, we do know a few things about the A700 successor. [Read more…]
Tom Guilmette put together this great video of his night alone with a Phantom Flex camera in a Vegas hotel room. This camera captures 2,564fps at a 1080p native resolution.
While the footage the camera produces is stunning in its own manner, Tom’s editing makes the resulting video (and audio) just plain fun. Check out Tom’s story behind the video (and why he was doing this in Vegas hotel room) over on his blog.
The Nikon Coolpix P300 is a compact point and shoot camera with a 12.2MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor and a bright f/1.8 max aperture lens. The P300’s lens offers a 4.2x zoom range for a 24-100mm equivalent and a max aperture of f/4.9 at the long end.
The P300 features a 3-inch 921k-dot resolution LCD and covers a sensitivity range of ISO 160-3200. The Coolpix P300 will record 1080p HD video at 30fps with full autofocus, stereo sound and use of the optical zoom.
Like its superzoom sibling P500, the P300 can capture in-camera HDR images by combining multiple photos into a single photo. The Coolpix P300 should be available in March for $329.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Nikon has introduced three new superzoom cameras – the Coolpix P500, S9100 and L120. [Read more…]
Nikon has announced several new Coolpix-branded compact cameras, which include the Coolpix S6100, S4100, S3100 and L24. [Read more…]
After seeing the JVC GC-PX1 as a concept model at CES 2011, we were unsure of whether it would actually come to market. According to JVC’s Japanese website, the camera is real and will be available in Japan this month.
All of the previously reported key specs are for real. [Read more…]
JVC presented a concept 4K2K “consumer” camcorder at CES 2011. Just looking at the camera though, I have a tough time classifying it as a consumer model. And while JVC was mum on a target price point, $2000 is about what I would put at the top-end of the consumer price range, which would seem to be a little low for a camera of this caliber. [Read more…]
Remember when the first RED EPIC that shipped out to a customer a couple weeks ago?
Well, it was stolen.
Someone broke into Mark Pederson’s chalet while he was vacationing in France and stole the only EPIC-M that’s gone out the door to a customer. Jim Jannard is offering $100,000 to the camera’s safe return and the conviction of the thieves. [Read more…]
