Fuji to skip MicroFourThirds bandwagon
Word has it that Fuji will not be jumping aboard the MicroFourThirds bandwagon, as Fujifilm Japan will cease production of the F200EXR when May 2010 rolls around. Apart from that, they are currently working on a new S-Pro series professional camera which is, surprise surprise, NOT a Micro Four Thirds camera, although it will sport [...]
Pentax X90 data available
Pentax will be replacing its lengthy serving X70 with the X90, where that ultrazoom camera will sport a 26x lens (26-676mm equivalent) while relying on an “intelligent zoom” in its software to achieve 162.5x (4,225mm). According to Pentax, most of the typical degradation in image quality is avoided, although the company did not mention any [...]
General Electric Smart Series of digital cameras
[PMA 2010] General Electric has taken the opportunity to introduce more members to its Smart Series family, with the J1455 being a 14.2-megapixel shooter alongside 5X optical zoom and image stabilization. Expect it to roll out in Q2 that year in black, silver, red and other colors for around $130. As for the 10-megapixel C1033 [...]
Samsung TL500 With Bright Lens
[PMA 2010] Samsung launched the TL500 at PMA, it is a consumer compact digital camera with a bright lens 24mm ultra wide angle Schneider KREUZNACH, f/1.8. That’s good for citizens who want to shoot in low light conditions, that feature is usually available in DSLRs’ lenses. The TL500 will be available in Srping for $499.99. If [...]
Samsung AQ100, Waterproof Camera
[PMA 2010] Today, Samsung unveiled its stylish waterproof camera at PMA. You can snap photos up to 10 feet under water with that 12 megapixel slim (0.78”) point-and-shoot. Features includes a 5x optical zoom, a 2.7” TFT LCD display, 1280x720p video recording @ 30 fps with image stabilization and Smart Auto (still and Movie) scene [...]
Olympus SP-800 UZ now on Amazon
Amazon is currently taking pre-orders for the Olympus SP-800 UZ, where it will take anywhere from three to five weeks to construct its way to your doorstep. The entire $349 package will comprise of the camera itself, a high-capacity battery, a mini tripod, a lens cleaning kit and an USB card reader. As for the [...]
HP debuts new camcorder
We would have thought that a company like HP would concentrate more on printers as well as computers, but here’s news that they are rolling out a new camcorder for folks who want more than just still images as memories. The HP V1020h is a stylish pocket camcorder that shoots 720p video, featuring an integrated [...]