Upcoming Panasonic Lumix FX75 Digital Camera
Word has it that the Panasonic Lumix FX75 compact digital camera will be launched very soon. The camera has a 14-megapixel sensor, a Leica 24mm ultra-wide-angle Summicron f/2.2 lens and a 5x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix FX75 also supports HD video in AVCHD Lite format. Stay tuned for more updates. [Ubergizmo]
Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 Waterproof Full HD Camera
The Sanyo Xacti DMX-CA100 is claimed to be the first Full HD camcorder in the world. This video recorder can be used to a depth of 3 meters underwater for up to 60 minutes. It is able to record Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels) and capture 14-megapixel still pictures. The video recorder has the ‘High-Speed Sequential Shooting’ mode that allows the camera to capture up to 22 photos at 7 frames per second. Other features include Digital Image Stabilizer, Face Chaser Function, a Mini HDMI Terminal and an Eye-Fi card compatibility. [Sanyo]
Still remember the Canon IXUS 300 HS, which is also known as the SD4000 IS Digital ELPH? PhotographyBLOG has a comprehensive review of this compact digital camera. As a reminder, the Canon IXUS 300 HS features a back-illuminated 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3 inch LCD screen, a 3.8x (28-106mm lens) with a fastest aperture of f/2.0 and optical image stabilizer, a 3.7 frames per second burst mode at full resolution, a 720p HD movie recording with stereo sound and an HDMI port. Here is the verdict:
With a 10 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and fast f/2.0 lens, the IXUS 300 HS was always going to deliver the goods in terms of image quality. Noise doesn’t rear its ugly head until ISO 800, with even the fastest 3200 setting proving usable, something that you can’t say about too many compact cameras, and chromatic aberrations are also well controlled. Only a slight softness in the corners and some barrel distortion at the 28mm wide-angle setting detract from an otherwise stellar performance.
Available in blasted steel silver, matt black, glossy white and high gloss red, the Canon IXUS 300 HS retails for $350 each.
Casio Outs A New Point-And-Shoot Camera
Here’s the latest point-and-shoot camera from Casio, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350. This compact camera sports a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, a 27mm wide-angle lens, a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch TFT color display. It also comes with a number of advanced features including Face Detection, 23 BEST SHOT programs and YouTube Capture mode for videos. The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350 is now available in Europe for 149 Euro (about $182). [DPnow]
Sony Alpha NEX-3 Available For Pre-Order
The newly announced Sony Alpha NEX-3 interchangeable lens camera is finally available for pre-order in the US via Amazon for $549.99. In case you didn’t know, the Alpha NEX-3 sports a 14.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ processor, a 3-inch swiveling LCD screen, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 7 fps continuous shooting, ISO up to 12800, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI output and 720p HD video recording. Pre-order yours now! [Product Page]
Mamiya has something new to show on May 25th - Mamiya RZ33:
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Dpreview has a comprehensive review of the recently released Olympus E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds camera. As a reminder, the E-PL1 boasts an accessory port for add-ons such as the electronic viewfinder. This 12-megapixel camera also features a simplified ‘Live Guide’ interface, a 2.7-inch LCD screen (230,000 dots), a built-in flash, a 720p HD video recording (MJPEG compression), ISO 100-3200, and 6 ‘Art Filter’ creative effects. Here is the verdict:
The E-PL1 is the first mirrorless camera to marry its size and image quality advantages to the accessibility of a compact camera. Olympus has simply slipped an easy-to-use interface on top of its PEN DSLR-in-a-smaller-box concept. That power is there if you want it, even if the pared back design means the operation isn’t as quick as it can be with the other PENs. Point-and-shoot users won’t get the very most out of the camera but, thanks to an excellent JPEG engine, it’s likely they’ll spend much of their time too delighted by their pictures to worry about it.
You can purchase the Olympus PEN E-PL1 for $599.99. See more pictures after the jump.
[Dpreview]
Canon To Launch IXY 30S Point-And-Shoot Camera In Japan
Canon is about to launch another point-and-shoot camera ‘IXY 30S’ for the Japanese market. This compact camera packs a 10-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 3.8x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, a USB port, an HDMI output and has the ability to record 1280 x 720 HD video at 30fps. The IXY 30S will become available in Japan starting on May 27th for 40,000 Yen (about $429). [Canon]
Pentax K-x Camera In Rainbow Colors
Pentax has collaborated with Tower Records to produce 1,000 units of the limited-edition ‘Rainbow Colors’ Pentax K-x. This special edition camera has the same specifications as the standard K-x. The camera supports a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD screen with Live View and Face Detection that can detect up to 16 different faces. The new ‘Rainbow Colors’ Pentax K-x captures up to 12,800 ISO in expanded range and records HD videos in 720P at 24fps. These cameras will be released on July 23rd, 2010 at Tower Records for 74,800 Yen ($809) each. [Akihabara]
I just got back from the space shuttle launch in Cape Canaveral and have to catch up on the latest rumors. If you lived under a rock today, I will be happy to present you the new Sony a290 that showed up in Vietnam (rumored few days ago):
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Samsung WB5500 leaks, almost official
At that time the Samsung WB5500 super-zoom is still considered a leak since most of the big sites have not announced it yet:
Specs:
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Samsung HMX-U20 Pocket-Sized Full HD Camcorder Available For Pre-Order
Samsung’s latest pocket-sized Full HD camcorder ‘HMX-U20′ is now available for pre-order via Amazon for $199. In case you didn’t know, this ultra-compact video camera sports a 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2-inch LCD display, an SD/SDHC card slot, Hyper Digital Image Stabilization, a swing-out USB port, an HDMI output and has the ability to capture both 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at 30fps (H.264) as well as 10-megapixel digital still images. Pre-order yours now!
(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)
Panasonic FH22 Compact Digital Camera Review
Image-acquire has a brief review about the Panasonic FH22 compact digital camera. The 14MP digicam features an 8x optical zoom, a 4x digital zoom, a 3-inch LCD touchscreen display, a variety of scene and white balance modes, a nine-point AutoFocus, and a built-in flash. Here is a verdict:
Great resolution, onboard memory, plenty of features and a terrific zoom come together to make an excellent quality camera. Though again, it suffers from a slim design that may pose some challenges in ease of use, there’s more than enough here to make up for that.
