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Jan 9, 2012

Panasonic Announces Ultra-Slim LUMIX DMC-SZ7 and LUMIX DMC-SZ1

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-SZ7

Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX SZ-Series of digital cameras, the LUMIX DMC-SZ7 and the LUMIX DMC-SZ1, which combine a powerful 10x optical zoom with a 25mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens, in a slim and compact body, making it extremely portable and easy to carry. The LUMIX SZ7 (14.1 megapixels) can also shoot full-High Definition, 1920 x 1080 60i videos and with Light Speed AF, it has a super-fast focus response time of approximately 0.1 second – making it easy to capture spontaneous must-have photos…

Jan 9, 2012

Canon Launches The PowerShot G1 X And 2 Elph Series Cameras

Canon PowerShot G1 X

Continuing to revolutionize the digital camera market, Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced the introduction of a new flagship PowerShot model, the PowerShot G1 X, in addition to two stylish PowerShot ELPH models, the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 110 HS. The PowerShot G1 X camera will feature a 1.5-inch, 14.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, the largest sensor to date for a PowerShot model, delivering approximately nine times more light sensitivity and helping to produce amazing depth-of-field and high-quality images in tough low-light conditions…

Jan 9, 2012

Sony Adds DSC-W610, DSC-W620 and DSC-W650 To Its Cyber-Shot Lineup

Sony DSC-W650

The newest additions to Sony’s Cyber-shot line of point-and-shoot cameras deliver powerful new features for consumers, ranging from 360 Sweep Panorama™ and image stabilization technologies to creative picture effects. These new entry-level cameras pack high performance into a compact body, allowing users to take high-quality, creative photos with ease.

The stylish and compact new lineup include the DSC-W610, DSC-W620 and DSC-W650 models.

The compact DSC-W610, DSC-W620 and DSC-W650 cameras feature Sony’s new 360 Sweep Panorama™ mode…

Jan 5, 2012

Fujifilm Announces New Compact Extensive-Zoom F-Series Cameras

Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR

FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced three new additions to the high-end, compact long-zoom FinePix F-Series lineup that combine speed, intuitive use and advanced features: the FinePix F770EXR with GPS, F750EXR and the F660EXR. These sleek, compact digital cameras all feature a newly improved 1/2” 16 MegaPixel EXR-CMOS sensor that delivers superior image quality and performance, especially in low light situations…

Jan 5, 2012

Fujifilm Redefines S-Series With 3 New Speedy Super-Zoom Cameras

Fujifilm FinePix S4200

FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced three new additions that redefine the popular long-zoom S-Series lineup: the DSLR styled FinePix S4200, S4500 and SL300 digital cameras. Each new FinePix camera offers a 14 MegaPixel CCD sensor, with the S4200 offering an impressive FUJINON 24x long-zoom lens (24-576mm), and the S4500 and SL300 both delivering an extraordinary 30x long-zoom (24-720mm), for capturing even the most distant images. The SL300 makes long-zoom control even more flexible by adding Dual Zoom Control, so users can zoom in and out using the zoom dial on the top of the camera or on the side of the lens…

Jan 4, 2012

The New Nikon D4 DSLR Is The Definitive Unification Of Speed And Precision

Nikon D4

The new Nikon D4 digital SLR builds upon the legacy of the proven Nikon flagship D-SLRs before it, engineered to give today’s professional multimedia photographers a new apex of speed and accuracy with unparalleled image quality, low-light capability and Full HD video. The Nikon D4 hosts a multitude of advanced new features and useful functions that deliver speedy performance and amazing image quality for when missing the shot is not an option.

Every aspect of the new Nikon D4 D-SLR has been designed to emphasize rapid response and seamless operation to help professional photographers consistently capture incredible content…

Jan 4, 2012

Nikon Announces Versatile Portrait Lens AF-S NIKKOR 85MM F/1.8g

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85MM F/1.8g

Today, Nikon Inc. announced the addition of the new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G FX-format lens to its legendary line of NIKKOR lenses. The new 85mm is a fast, fixed focal-length lens with medium telephoto capabilities and a large maximum aperture of f/1.8 that is capable of performing a wide variety of imaging tasks with amazing sharpness and clarity…

Nov 30, 2011

New Super-Telephoto HD Field Lens Canon XJ95X8.6B Offers Improved Image Stabilization

Canon XJ95X8.6B

In response to the ever-evolving requirements of live sports and other popular mobile-location HD productions, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has developed a series of long-zoom field lenses designed for some of the most demanding HDTV sports and outside-broadcast applications, including the popular XJ100x9.3B and XJ86x9.3B/13.5B lenses. Now, answering the need for an ever-diversifying range of creative HD production uses, Canon has developed a totally new-generation super-telephoto XJ95x8.6B lens, which provides an unprecedented combination of the widest angle of view of any HD field lens presently in the broadcasting industry with an augmented 95x focal range…

Nov 29, 2011

New Nikon SB-910 Speedlight Offers Advanced Flash Technology and Intelligent Features

Nikon SB-910

Today, Nikon Inc. announced the addition of a new flagship speedlight, the powerful and capable SB-910 speedlight. Building on the versatility of Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS), the SB-910 incorporates an enhanced intuitive operating system and graphic user interface (GUI). The SB-910 speedlight comes equipped with a wide zoom range covering the most popular focal lengths as well as FX/DX-format identification that optimizes zoom settings based on the camera body. This new speedlight also provides more efficient battery usage as well as an enhanced Thermal Cut-Out function…

Nov 7, 2011

Panasonic Releases Dual-Lens LUMIX DMC-3D1 Capable Of Shooting 3D Photos And Videos

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-3D1

Panasonic today announced the LUMIX DMC-3D1, a cutting-edge digital camera that employs two newly-developed lens units with folded optics design in a stunningly compact body that can capture crisp and clear 3D and 2D photos and videos. The LUMIX 3D1, with a twin-lens design, features 25mm ultra-wide angle lenses with 4x optical zoom that offer the outstanding capability to record high resolution 8-megapixel 3D photo and 1920x1080 60i high quality 3D HD video using side-by-side method. The LUMIX 3D1’s optics give users a wider range of composition possibilities with approximately 169% larger viewing space compared to that of 35mm cameras…