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{ Thursday, February 2, 2012 }
 

Fujifilm prices X-Pro1, new lenses

Fujfilm has released the U.S. pricing for their X-Pro1 interchangeable lens camera, which was announced back at CES. The camera will ship at the end of this month for $1699, body only. As for the three new lenses, they're priced as followed:
  • FUJIFILM XF 18mm (27mm equivalent) F2.0 lens - $599.95
  • FUJIFILM XF 35mm (53mm equivalent) F1.4 lens - $599.95
  • FUJIFILM XF 60mm (90mm equivalent) F2.4 lens - $649.95
 
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Pentax unveils one-of-a-kind K-01 interchangeable lens camera

camera that uses the venerable K-mount. What makes it unique is its one-of-a-kind design created by Marc Newson, whom I admit I'd never heard of until I saw the camera last month. The retro modern design and color scheme is certainly going to garner a lot of attention, sot he K-01 is not for photographers who don't want to be noticed.

What about the specs and features, you ask? Here you go:

Pentax K-01 [specs to come]

  • 16 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
  • Supports all Pentax K-mount lenses, with a 1.5X crop factor
  • Sensor-shift image stabilization
  • Unique design by "world renowned" designed Marc Newson comes in black, white, and yellow; body is machined aluminum with rubber accents
  • 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels
    • Full-time live view with 81-point contrast detect AF, face detection, focus peaking (like on Sony NEX cameras), grid lines, and a histogram
  • Loads of manual controls, with RAW (DNG) support
    • ISO range of 100 - 12800, expandable to 25600
  • Auto Picture mode selects the right scene mode for the situation
  • Continuous shooting at 6 frames/second
  • Plenty of special effects, plus an HDR mode
  • Multi-exposure and time-lapse modes
  • Built-in flash (GN 12) + hot shoe
  • Full HD video recording at 24, 25, or 30 frames/sec with stereo sound using H.264 codec
    • Manual controls available
    • Stereo mic input if you want higher sound quality
  • Optional wireless remote, GPS receiver
  • SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
  • Uses D-LI90 lithium-ion battery, 500 shots per charge
  • Will come in two kits: body only ($749), or with the new DA 40mm lens described below ($899)
  • Ships in March

Yes, that really is a lens on the camera in the picture to the right! Marc Newson had a hand in this one too, creating an F2.8, 40 mm DA lens that is just 9.2 mm (0.36") thick. You'll be able to get this lens bundled with the K-01, or separately for $249.

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{ Tuesday, January 31, 2012 }
 

Nikon announces fast-lensed Coolpix P310, huge-lensed Coolpix P510

Nikon has updated nearly their entire Coolpix lineup today, and I'm going to start with the two flagship models. While the Coolpix P310 and its fast F1.8 lens are no doubt interesting, the camera that really caught my eye is the P510 super zoom. For those whom 24X, 30X, and even 36X zooms aren't enough, the Coolpix P510 has a whopping *42X* optical zoom lens. And no, it doesn't come with its own tripod.

Here are the details for these two P-series models. Bear with me, as the specs I have are limited.

Coolpix P310 [specs]

  • 16.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3" back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • Expeed C2 image processor
  • F1.8-4.9, 4.2X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24 - 100 mm
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 3-inch LCD display with 921,000 pixels
  • Full manual controls
  • Numerous multi-shot features, including HDR and Night Landscape
  • Plenty of special effects
  • Records Full HD video at 1080/30p with stereo sound, use of optical zoom lens
  • 90MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • 230 shots per charge using EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery
  • Ships in February for $329

Coolpix P510 [specs] - changes:

  • F3.0-5.9, 42X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24 - 1000 mm (!!)
    • Dual zoom controllers (top and side)
  • Articulating LCD (same size/resolution as P310)
  • Electronic viewfinder (specs unknown)
  • Built-in GPS with tracking function
  • 240 shots per charge with EN-EL5 lithium-ion battery
  • Available in black and red
  • Ships in February for $429
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 / S4300 / S6300 / S9300 announced

Next we have a whole mess of cameras in Nikon's S-series, save for the budget waterproof model mentioned in the next item. These four models cover all the bases, from the basic Coolpix S3300 to the more enthusiast-friendly Coolpix S9300 compact ultra zoom. Let's start with the S3300 and work our way up:

Coolpix S3300 [specs]

  • 16.0 Megapixel CCD
  • F3.3-6.5, 6X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 26 - 156 mm
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Ultra-compact metal body, comes in silver, black, pink, purple, and red
  • 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation, with Scene Auto Selector feature
  • Records 720p video with sound
  • 42MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
  • Uses EN-EL19 lithium-ion battery, 210 shots per charge
  • Ships next month for $139

Coolpix S4300 [specs] - changes:

  • 3-inch touchscreen LCD with 460,000 pixels
  • 74MB onboard memory
  • 180 shots per charge (same battery)
  • Available in plum, black, silver, white, and red
  • Priced at $169

Coolpix S6300 [specs] - changes:

  • 16.0 Megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • F3.2-5.8, 10X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 250 mm
  • 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  • Lots of special effects, plus 180/360 degree panorama mode
  • Records Full HD video (1080/30p) with stereo sound
  • 25MB onboard memory
  • Uses EN-EL12 li-ion battery, 230 shots per charge
  • Available in red, black, silver, and blue
  • Priced at $199

Coolpix S9300 [specs] - changes:

  • F3.5-5.9, 18X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 450 mm
  • 3-inch LCD with 921,000 pixels
  • Built-in GPS with tracking functionality
  • 26MB onboard memory
  • 200 shots per charge using EN-EL12 battery
  • Available in black, red, and silver
  • Priced at $349
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Budget-friendly Nikon Coolpix S30, L26, and L810

Let's close out the new Nikon models with three entry-level models, the first of which is waterproof:

Coolpix S30 [specs]

  • 10.1 Megapixel CCD
  • F3.3-5.9, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 29.1 - 87.3 mm
  • Waterproof to 9.8 feet, shockproof from 2.6 feet, and dustproof
  • 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation
  • Records 720p video at 30 fps
  • 47MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
  • Uses two AA batteries; 410 shots per charge with NiMH AAs
  • Available in white, blue, and pink
  • Ships in February for $119

Coolpix L26 [specs] - changes:

  • 16.1 Megapixel CCD
  • F3.2-6.5, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 26 - 130 mm
  • 3-inch LCD with 230,000 pixels
  • Records 720p video at 24 fps
  • 19MB onboard memory
  • 350 shots per charge (when using two NiMH AA batteries)
  • Available in red, black, and silver
  • Also priced at $119

Coolpix L810 [specs] - changes:

  • F3.1-5.9, 26X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 22.5 - 585 mm
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 3-inch LCD has 921,000 pixels
  • Records 720p video with stereo sound
  • 50MB onboard memory
  • Uses four AA batteries; 450 shots per charge with NiMH cells
  • Available in black, red, and blue
  • Priced at $279
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Panasonic rolls out Lumix DMC-ZS15 and DMC-ZS20 compact travel zooms

Panasonic has four cameras ready for your consumption today, with the first two being new additions to their very popular travel zoom series. The new Lumix DMC-ZS15 and DMC-ZS20 replace last years' ZS8 and ZS10, and the ZS20 now packs a 20X zoom lens into a small form factor. These new models are supposed to have less noise than their predecessors, which is good news. Here's more:

Lumix DMC-ZS15 [specs]

  • 12.2 Megapixel MOS sensor
  • F3.3-5.9, 16X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24 - 384 mm
  • Optical image stabilization (Power OIS), with active mode for movies
  • 3-inch LCD display with 460,000 pixels
  • Full manual controls, though no RAW support
  • Point-and-shoot fans can use Intelligent Auto mode, with scene selection, blur reduction, face recognition, smart sharpening, shadow brightening, and more
  • Plenty of special effects (expressive retro, miniature, toy camera, etc)
  • Continuous shooting at 10 frames/sec (four shot max)
  • New HDR feature, plus Handheld Nightshot and Motion Deblur modes
  • In-camera panorama feature creates 360 degree images just by panning the camera
  • Records Full HD video at 1080/60i (sensor output is 30p) with monaural sound using the AVCHD codec
    • Can also record 1080/30p video using the MPEG-4 codec
    • Optical zoom can be used while recording
  • 70MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
  • Uses DMW-BCG10 lithium-ion battery, 260 shots per charge; battery is now charged internally over USB
  • Optional underwater case
  • Available in black and silver
  • Ships in March for $279

Lumix DMC-ZS20 [specs] - changes:

  • 14.2 Megapixel MOS sensor
  • F3.3-6.4, 20X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 24 - 480 mm
  • 3-inch LCD has touch capability, for focus, shutter release, zoom operation, map navigation, and image playback
  • Built-in GPS has a database of one million landmarks plus maps, which you load from an included DVD
  • Burst mode takes ten shots at 10 frames/sec
  • Records video at 1080/60p with Dolby Digital stereo sound
    • High speed video mode records at 220 fps; when played back, provides slow motion effect
  • 12MB onboard memory
  • Available in black, red, white, and silver
  • Priced at $349
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Panasonic introduces rugged Lumix DMC-TS20 and DMC-TS4

Want a camera that you travel and get wet? Then you might be interested in the new Lumix DMC-TS4, which I'll describe right after I tell you about its little brother, the TS20:

Lumix DMC-TS20 [specs]

  • 16.1 Megapixel CCD
  • F3.9-5.7, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 100 mm
  • Optical image stabilization (Mega OIS)
  • Waterproof to 16 feet, shockproof from 5 feet, freezeproof to +14F, and dustproof; comes in orange, blue, black, and red
  • 2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation, with Intelligent Auto mode
  • Numerous special effects, plus new Panorama Shot feature
  • Records 720p video at 30 frames/sec with monaural sound using the MPEG-4 codec
    • Optical zoom can be used while recording
  • 70MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
  • Uses DMW-BCK7 lithium-ion battery, 250 shots per charge
  • Ships in late February for $179

Lumix DMC-TS4 [specs] - changes:

  • 12.1 Hi-Speed Megapixel CCD
  • F3.3-5.9, 4.6X optical zoom, equivalent to 28 - 128 mm
  • Fancier Power OIS image stabilization system
  • Waterproof to 40 feet, shockproof from 6.6 feet, freezeproof to +14F, and dustproof
  • Built-in GPS has a compass, barometer, and altimeter, with the latter providing both altitude and depth; same map and landmark capabilities as the ZS20
  • Some manual controls
  • Time Lapse mode
  • Records Full HD video at 1080/60i (30p sensor output) with monaural sound using the AVCHD codec
    • LED light available to brighten the scene
  • 20MB onboard memory
  • 310 shots per charge using DMW-BCF10 battery
  • HDMI output
  • Optional underwater case lets you take the camera even deeper (40 meters / 130 feet) underwater
  • Available in orange, blue, black, and silver
  • Ships in mid-March for $399
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{ Sunday, January 29, 2012 }
 

Sony introduces ultra-compact Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V with 18MP sensor

Sony has introduced a trio of compact cameras, and I'll begin with the smallest of the three: the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. Believe it or not, camera buyers are still thinking that the more Megapixels a camera has, the better it must be. Sony certainly noticed this, as the TX200V is the first compact camera to feature an 18 Megapixel sensor (!). Here are its other features:

Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V [specs to come]

  • 18.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • "Extra High Sensitivity technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities"
  • F3.5-4.8, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 26 - 130 mm
  • Optical image stabilization, with "active" mode for extra shake reduction when taking videos
  • Ultra-compact body with reinforced glass front panel is waterproof to 16 feet, freezeproof to +14F, and dustproof; comes in silver, red, and violet
  • 3.3-inch touchscreen OLED display with over 1.2 million pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation, with scene-selecting Intelligent Auto mode
  • "Lightning fast" autofocus speeds, as low as 0.13 sec in good light, and 0.25 sec in low light
  • Continuous shooting at 10 frames/second
  • New Clear Image Zoom feature gives you 2X of nearly lossless digital zoom, without having to lower the resolution
  • Handy Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR features (see my NEX-5N review to see why I like those)
  • Fun features include Picture Effects, sweep panorama (even underwater), and 3D still recording
  • Full HD video recording at 60p with stereo sound, using the AVCHD codec
    • Optical zoom can be used while recording a movie
    • Camera can take 13 Megapixel stills while simultaneously recording a movie
  • 105MB onboard memory + Memory Stick Micro and microSD/SDHC cards
  • Uses NP-BN1 lithium-ion battery, 220 shots per charge
  • Ships in March for $500
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 / DSC-WX70

Next up we have two more conventional-looking Cyber-shots. Despite having "only" 16 Megapixel sensors, the WX50 and WX70 described below are still packed with features:

Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 [specs]

  • 16.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • Same Extra High Sensitivity technology as the TX200V
  • F2.6-6.3, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 25 - 125 mm
  • Optical image stabilization, with "active" mode for extra shake reduction when taking videos
  • 2.7 inch LCD display with 460,800 pixels
  • Point-and-shoot operation, with Intelligent Auto mode
  • Clear Image Zoom boosts total zoom to 10X with minimal degradation of image quality
  • Continuous shooting at 10 frames/sec (up to 10 shots)
  • Same Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight HDR, 3D, and Picture Effect features as the TX200V
  • Records Full HD video at 60i with stereo sound, using the AVCHD codec
    • Optical zoom available while recording
    • Can record 12MP stills while recording video
  • 19MB onboard memory + combo Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
  • Uses NP-BN1 li-ion battery, 240 shots per charge
  • Available in silver and black
  • Ships in March for $200

Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 [specs] - changes:

  • 3-inch touchscreen LCD display with 921,000 dots
  • Available in silver, black, pink, violet, and white
  • Priced at $230
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