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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-3D1 shoots 3D or simultaneous 2D/HD

Chris Davies, Nov 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has revealed its latest point-and-shoot, the LUMIX DMC-3D1, and as the name suggests it's packing a pair of sensors for 3D still and video photography. The DMC-3D1 has two 12-megapixel sensors with 25mm ultra-wide angle lenses with 4x optical zoom, and as well as shooting 8-megapixel 3D stills or 1920 x 1080 60i 3D video, can also shoot 12-megapixel stills and 1920x1080i full HD 2D videos simultaneously, each sensor being used independently. Read The Full Story

Sony unveils tiny 0.7-inch display with 720p resolution

Shane McGlaun, Nov 4th 2011 Discuss [10]

In the DSLR world, we often get optical viewfinders that actually look through the lens to see what you are shooting. In the micro four thirds and similar range of cameras, you don’t get an optical viewfinder; instead, you get a little LCD in the viewfinder window if you get a viewfinder at all. Many just use Live View on the rear LCD. Read The Full Story

GoPro launches new HD Hero2 digital camera

Shane McGlaun, Oct 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

I have had a GoPro Motorsports Hero HD camera for a long time now. This tiny camera supports HD resolutions and comes with a suction mount for attaching to a car. It's a very cool little camera, with a very confusing menu system. Each time I want to change resolutions I end up digging for the instructions. GoPro has announced a new version of this little camera in three styles called the HD Hero2. Read The Full Story

Nikon defends 1 Series sensor size compromise

Chris Davies, Sep 22nd 2011 Discuss [4]

Nikon has defended its design decisions behind the company's new 1 Series V1 and J1 interchangeable lens cameras, arguing that a smaller sensor was a necessary compromise considering the software crunching included. Although smaller than what you'd find in a Micro Four Thirds camera, Nikon UK product planning manager Ken Kusakari told Amateur Photographer, the CMOS sensor in the 1 Series allows for faster image processing and features like Smart Photo Selector. Read The Full Story

Nikon J1 and V1 1 Series interchangeable lens cameras debut

Chris Davies, Sep 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

Nikon has announced the first two interchangeable lens cameras in its new 1 Series range, the Nikon J1 and Nikon V1, the company’s take on the mirrorless system. Each packing a 10.1-megapixel sensor, capable of 1080p Full HD video recording, the J1 and V1 use the new 1 NIKKOR lens system and will be offered with a choice of four lenses to begin. There’s 100-3200 (6400 Hi-1) ISO support and Nikon’s EXPEED 3 processor, along with a hybrid autofocus system that the company claims is the world’s fastest.

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Nikon J1/V1 mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras imminent

Chris Davies, Sep 19th 2011 Discuss [5]

Nikon will reveal its first mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras tomorrow, Tuesday September 21, according to the latest leak from the company. Two versions will apparently be announced, according to Nikon Rumors, the Nikon V1 and Nikon J1, each with a 10.1-megapixel sensor, 100-3200 ISO range and a 3-inch LCD display. Impressively, both will apparently support up to 60fps still image capture and 400fps VGA video capture. Read The Full Story

Canon unveils Powershot S100 and XS40 HS, higher-res, faster speeds

Rue Liu, Sep 15th 2011 Discuss [3]

Canon has launched two new point-and-shoot digital cameras for its Powershot lineup with the S100 and the XS40 HS. Both feature upgraded resolution and faster speeds, specifically with a new DIGIC 5 image processor, HS System, full HD video capture, High-speed Burst HQ, and Intelligent IS for clearer and smoother images. Read The Full Story

Pentax Optio RZ18 packs 18x optical zoom

Rue Liu, Sep 12th 2011 Discuss [1]

Pentax announced a new point-and-shoot digital camera called the Optio RZ18 that packs an impressive 18x optical zoom lens that covers the focal lengths from 25mm to 450mm. That provides wide angle up to super-telephoto shots to cover almost any shooting situations. And it's all stuffed inside a super compact camera, perfect for travel. Read The Full Story

Nikon outs six new Coolpix cams

Shane McGlaun, Aug 24th 2011 Discuss [3]

I mentioned this morning already that Sony has unveiled its new DSLR and other cameras. Nikon is also showing off some new point and shoot digital cameras in the Coolpix family. The new cameras include the Coolpix P7100, AW100, S1200pj, S8200, S6200, and the S100. The P7100 is a 10.1MP camera with a 3-inch rear LCD. The lens is a 7.1x optical zoom unit with wide-angle. The camera has full manual controls with dials and will be shipping in September for $499.95. Read The Full Story

DIY kid camera can survive drops and bumps

Shane McGlaun, Aug 23rd 2011 Discuss [1]

My kids like to shoot their own photos of their friends and other stuff. My daughter has one of those Fisher-Price cameras that are designed to survive rough treatment she uses quite a bit. The catch is that the image quality is horrible and she often gets mad because the photos are so dark you can't make out what is going on. Read The Full Story

Fuji unveils new FinePix F600 EXR digital camera

Shane McGlaun, Aug 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

Fujifilm has been making digital cameras for a long time now and the latest new digital camera to carry the name is the FinePix F600 EXR. The camera is a compact unit and promises to define new picture taking possibilities for compact cameras. The F600 EXR has a new 16MP EXR-CMOS sensor that used EXR Auto with Motion Detection Capability to reduce the blurring on your subject in some lighting conditions. The camera also has integrated GPS. Read The Full Story

Ricoh GXR Module Lets You Swap Leica Lenses

Rue Liu, Aug 5th 2011 Discuss [1]

Many of us may be familiar with lightweight interchangeable lens cameras such as with the micro four-thirds technology. But Ricoh has been offering something slightly different since 2009, when it introduced its GXR series modular cameras that swap out not only the lens but also the camera sensor. The company today announced a new module for the GXR series that will work with Leica M-mount lenses. Read The Full Story