Panasonic unveils today its newest addition to its popular LUMIX FZ-Series digital cameras, the LUMIX FZ40 and the LUMIX FZ100. The LUMIX DMC-FZ40 hybrid digital camera has a powerful 24x optical zoom and creative manual operations to enable professional photographers as well as amateurs the chance to take sharp and High Definition (HD) videos. This 14.1-megapixel model consists of a 25mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and a new image processing system for better picture and video quality. It also includes the Intelligent Resolution technology to enable photographers to focus on finer details. The Sonic Speed Auto Focus (AF) and high-speed start-up are definitely an added advantage.
The Panasonic LUMIX FZ100 features a new 14-megapixel CMOS sensor which allows full 1920 x 1080 HD video in the AVCHD format and a fast 11 frames-per-second with full resolution. The lens is a 24x 25-600mm f/2.8-5.2 (35mm equivalent) Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom with Panasonic’s Power O.I.S. image stabilization, with easy-to-use features.
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This is the question that’s been rounding the online world since last week. For quite some time now, there have been rumors of a possible successor to the Nikon’s D90 but since nothing was confirmed, the rumor died down on its own. Now rumors for the Nikon D90 replacement are doing the rounds again and this time, more details have been out to support this rumor.
For starters, retailers have been asked by Nikon to return all the D90 demo units. Another piece of news suggests that Photokina will unveil the new replacement for the SB-600 flash at their show soon. No other details based on the show were released.
The Nikon D90’s new replacement is rumored to be named D8000 and it might come with a 12-megapixel sensor and might feature 1080p video recording. As of now, Nikon has not official commented on whether or not a replacement for the D90 exists. We’ll just have to wait and see.
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Good news for those who loved Nikon’s first projector in a camera, Nikon is planning to release a follow-up to that particular product that will be cheaper and smaller than the first one.
The Nikon S1000pj is the first digital camera to implement a project in itself. The camera was well-sold and mostly well-received except the fact that consumers expected better photographic quality from the camera since it was priced at $430. The new model is said to use Himax Technologies’ LCoS pico-projector component just like the Nikon S1000pj. With this feature, the camera can display projected images as well as connect to a PC.
As of now we know that the new upgraded model from Nikon might be out by August and before then which is in a couple of weeks, Nikon will release an official statement. If by the end of July, Nikon doesn’t make anything official then most likely the camera won’t be released by August.
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Sony is one brand that keeps striving and striving, they have releases in almost all electronic markets including netbooks, cell phones and media players. This time, the brand excitingly announced their new digital camera, a DSLR, the Alpha 390.
The new DSLR camera features a 14.2-megapixel CCD image sensor and is said to suit those who have just entered the DSLR group of photographers. Come to think of it, it seems almost all DSLRs launched by Sony are for amateur photographers. More likely it will really appeal to those just entering the DSLR or wanting to try their hands in DSLR photography as the camera is light and easy to hold.
This new Sony DSLR comes with a 2.7-inch LCD display that can be adjusted to different angles depending on the user’s choice. It also comes with SteadyShot which is currently present in Sony Alpha DSLRs and which also differ Sony’s Alpha DSLRs from Nikon or Canon entry-level DSLRs. SteadyShot avoids blurring pictures even in situation when the camera is shaking or the object is moving. It also comes with an HDMI port. The Sony Alpha 390 DSLR camera will be released in July at the price of around $799.
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Canon has been named ‘Japan’s Best Global Brands 2010’ by Interbrand. Ranking fourth on this list, this brand is a world-leader in imaging solutions. Though this doesn’t come as surprising news to many, Canon is occupying this spot not for the first time.
Every year, Interbrand will choose the best Japanese brands and rank them in their annual ranking of the 30 most successful Japanese brands, also known as ‘Japan’s Best Global Brands 2010′. Brands that are qualified are all Japanese-made and these brands should be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Not forgetting the fact that these brands listed should have a well-known public profile globally. Canon definitely fits the bill.
Interbrand has said that Canon managed to reach this position due to the fact that the company has created and sustained a strong worldwide performance in today’s competitive market. Furthermore, Canon’s brand value stands intact from last year at USD10.469 billion.
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This coming July, Sony will release a new line of cameras which is set to cater for the point-and-shooter enthusiasts who fancy pro quality output coming from a compact type of camera. The Sony’s camera line includes the Alpha NEX-5 that comes with a price of $650 and also NEX-3 with a price of $550.
Both cameras are designed with inter-changeable lenses which are similar to the digital SLRs. Sony claims that these cameras are the smallest and lightest in the world which we will know once it releases. It has the similarity in terms of size and feel to the micro four-thirds format with other products by Olympus and Panasonic but the NEX models do not use a smaller image sensor than SLRs. They are using an APS-C size sensor to improve on its image quality.
The NEX models comes with available lenses which include a 16mm f 2.8 with a price of $250, 18mm-55mm f3.5-f 5.6 ($300) wide-to medium telephoto and also 18mm-200mm f 3.5-f 6.3 ($800). According to Sony, the Alpha SLR lenses works well with an adapter and comes with an adjustable focus while shooting high-definition video.
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When a device like this is released, it makes us realize how fast technology is evolving and how old we are getting. Toshiba unveiled their new camcorder, the BW10, which is a waterproof digital camcorder. Technology has evolved in such a way that digital cameras were made waterproof so were watches and phones and now guess is the time for digital camcorders. We can think of a good use for this one; for people who want to get married underwater, can now have their wedding recorded on video, good use.
Back to the new waterproof digital camcorder, the new Camileo BW10 is built with water protection (which is why it’s waterproof) and is also resistant to many destroying factors such as scratches and shocks. For starters, this digital camcorder comes with a rubber exterior which means that it automatically protects the device from falls or scratches. For this camcorder, you won’t have to worry about it dropping into water at all. The device can record 1080p full HD videos at 30fps. It will be released in June at the price of about $186.
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The FujiFilm FinePix HS10 is designed with the similarity of an entry level digital SLR, in terms of its feel, nearly compact size and controls. It is a little bit like an ultimate bridge camera that comes with a wide-angle lens, an electronic viewfinder, also it has a large tilting LCD for easy viewing, plus also direct controls used for most of the settings of a digital camera. Besides that, you will be able to find a shutter release on top of the camera which is available with a ring, while behind the shutter you will be able to observe continuous-shooting and also exposure compensation buttons.
The FinePix HS10 not only looks like a digital SLR but also comes with a variety of direct-setting buttons which include metering modes, ISO function, autofocus areas, and white balance feature and focus modes, plus it also allows users to use the control pad for navigating its interface menu. Its large tilting LCD supports up to 230K dots for displaying bright images, along with an electronic viewfinder. It has an integrated proximity sensor which allows users to work in a very fast approach.
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Panasonic has released a new model with the introduction of the solid Lumix DMC-G10 camera where it is almost designed with same specification as its brother, the G2, having the same lens mount along with Micro Four Thirds-standard sensor. It is easy to control with several different buttons assigned as its controls for easy handling. Its SD slot has been relocated from its position near the grip; it is now near the battery compartment.
Panasonic retains its range of direct access controls where its user can find the focus mode options on a small dial, switch-selectable drive mode, the usual suspects model dial like movie, PASM, settings, scene modes, still Intelligent Auto button, mode dial and drive mode options, but without a dedicated movie record button.
The G10 has a notable Bracketing which is able to support up to 7 frames. It is also one of the fastest cameras with 0.7 seconds for taking shoot together with 0.5 focus and shooting time. Besides that, it has accurate exposures and colors but poor in term of noise profile. Look out for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 coming your way.
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Usually here, we like to talk about the new products; new releases etc. but we can’t get our eyes pass a good deal. What’s more, we can’t wait to share it once discovered. The PowerShot S90 from Canon is on sale by having $40 off the main price. Dell is currently offering this camera at the price of $359 which is a really good deal as $40 has been slashed off.
For those of you who are wondering whether this digital camera is the right one for you then read on. The Canon PowerShot S90 is basically an easy to use camera, in other words, an advanced point-and-shoot camera. It is as small as it can get and can easily be put into your pocket or handbag as it’s not heavy at all. It’s a 10-megapixel camera and is a good camera specially when handling any lighting condition. The S90 can shoot in RAW mode. It comes with aperture and shutter priority modes.
Actually, reviewers were quoted saying that the Canon PowerShot S90 functions way better than most point and shoot cameras out there. Go ahead and snatch this deal if you think this is the right camera for you.
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