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July 29, 2006

Engadget Has Pics of Nikon D80

We know virtually nothing about Nikon's D80 camera (we will within a couple weeks) but new pictures of what it'll look like have surfaced. Aside from the 10.2 megapixels we already know about, these pics show that the DSLR camera will have an LCD screen, D-pad control, and a whole bunch of buttons -- yeah, what a surprise, right? But it's all we can go on for now.

Check out the pictures over at Engadget.

Posted by mark at 5:52 AM

Casio's New EX-Z700

The Exilim line from Casio has a new addition with the EX-Z700, a super compact 7-megapixel camera that, for all intents and purposes, is the successor to the 6-MP EX-Z600. Aside from upping the picture resolution, the Z700 adds a couple new features to its "Best Shot" mode, including one that lets you take a couple different pictures and it will then compose a new picture from those.

Also like its sister, the 700 has a 3x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD. There's really nothing too special here, just what you'd expect from a new model to the already-popular Exilim brand.

The Z700 will be launching some time in August, though we don't know exactly what price range it will be (you can make an educated guess by looking at the other prices of Casio's other Exilims).

Via Engadget

Posted by mark at 5:43 AM

July 23, 2006

FujiFilm FinePix Z2 Review

LetsGoDigital reviews the FujiFilm FinePix Z2 digital camera.

The slim FujiFilm FinePix Z2 was introduced in October 2005. The Fuji FinePix Z2 features 5.1MP resolution, 3x optical zoom and a 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Measurements of the Fuji FinePix Z2 are 90x55x19mm.

Quote from the review:
" The techniques used are mature and at a very high level. This camera can be used in different situations and can easily live up to the high expectations.
The Fujifilm FinePix Z2 can be typified as being a stylishly designed digital camera with technology that you can feel free to rely on. " Read the full review. Find deals for FujiFilm FinePix Cameras.

Posted by i4u at 11:30 PM

July 20, 2006

Panasonic Announces Avalanche of New Lumix Cams

Panasonic has gotten a lot of acclaim for their upscale Lumix line of cameras, so it's no surprise that they've got a handful of new models coming out. Ranging from 6 to 10.2 megapixels, these cameras all bring to the table what the Lumix brand is known for -- image stabalization, ISO control, and for some of them, panoramic 16:9 wide-screen lenses.

They've all got ~3 inch LCD screens. Most notable are the DMC-LX2, a follow-up to the awesome LX1 and the FX07 and FX50, both of which complement the earlier-released FX01. The full list of new cameras is as follows:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 (press release)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 (press release)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 (press release)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 (press release)

Press releases via Digital Photography Blog

Posted by mark at 4:13 PM

July 13, 2006

Sanyo's Stylish New Xacti CA6

Sanyo is one of those companies that everyone's heard of but few people remember when they think of consumer electronics. However, this uniquely shaped camera is something that could certainly engrave Sanyo's name in the minds of photo geeks in the U.S. Its design is partly for ergonomics and partly for water resistance. Most of its boasting comes from its rugged construction, meaning you don't have to be paranoid about damage if you take it to the beach. However, it won't survive being completely immersed in water.

With its design, you'll be able to control everything with one hand. Those amateur directors' hand motions you use to organize your photo op group can now be even more exaggerated. Aside from looking cool, it's a pretty nice cam, with 6 megapixels, MPEG-4 video recording, and SD (or SDHC) memory capacity. There's also a more impressive zoom that we're used to seeing recently, with 5x optical and 12x digital zoom (up to 60x total). The feature that's most appealing to me is the ability to shoot pictures and video simultaneously. Specifically, you can take a picture in the middle of recording video. If you've ever tried to grab that perfect split-second frame from a video (with sub-par quality) you know how great this ability is.

Check out some more sporty Sanyo cameras.

Via Lets Go Digital.

Posted by mark at 5:08 PM

July 12, 2006

Two New Fuji FinePix Cams

Fujifilm's FinePix line of cameras are just popping up all the time. Today we've got two new ones to tell you about. First is the S6500fd (pictured), which is a bit more advanced than most of the other FinePix cams. It takes out the slim look of the FP line and replaces it with SLR features. It's got 6 megapixels, a 2.5" viewing screen, and manual zoom, along with a 30 FPS VGA video recording mode. What sets this camera apart is its "High-Speed Shooting Mode", which lets you take shots with an almost non-existant shutter lag (0.035 seconds), in addition to a less-than-one-secord start-up lag.

It also sports "face detection", which is a great technology that has the camera automatically identify faces in a picture (up to 10) and optimizes them so that they appear as the primary focus of the pic. Additionally, there's ISO sensitivity, a feature that lets you take pics in low light without an invasive flash. Also just announced is the FinePix F20, a more traditional take on the Fuji series. It's a sleeker camera, also with 6 megapixels and ISO sensitivity. An interesting option here is the "Natural Light & Flash" mode, which takes two rapid-fire shots, one with flash and one without, and automatically reverts to a side-by-side comparison so you can see immediately which gives the better resolution.

Other than that, there's not a whole lot to say. It's got 3x optical zoom, 30 FPS VGA video, PictBridge compatibility, and a one one-hundredth of a second shutter lag. As always, both cameras use xD cards for picture storage.

Check out more FinePix cameras

Full specs at LetsGoDigital (S6500fd) (F20).

Posted by mark at 11:37 PM

The New Rollei dx63

We haven't seen a ton of cameras from the European company Rollei. It's been over a year since we last featured one, so the dx63 is of particular interest to us. It's a 6 megapixel camera with 3x optical/4x digital zoom and a 3" TFT display. The camera supports the popular SD format, but only up to the 1 GB size. It's also got a USB interface.

You can record videos in VGA format. Essentially it's just your basic medium-end digital camera, but it does look a bit more slim than most, so it could be a good choice for those who don't like bulky cameras. Seeing these compact cameras makes me realize I need to upgrade mine to a more pocket-friendly size. But I digress.

Right now the dx63 is slated for a mid-July release in Europe for 299 euros (about $380).

Via LetsGoDigital

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Posted by mark at 12:05 AM

July 6, 2006

Three New Samsung Cameras

Samsung recently announced their three newest cameras, all in the NV series. All black, sleek, and in the multi-hundred dollar zone, these cameras are sure something to catch your attention. First up is the NV7 OPS (pictured), with a 7x zoom and 7.2 megapixels. The NV7 has such increasingly-standard features as optical picture stabalization and shake reduction. The NV7 has a price of 299 pounds ($550).

Sporting a wider gap between zoom and resolution, there's the NV10, a 10 megapixel camera with only a 3x zoom. It has nearly all the same features as the NV7 and carries a retail price of 279 pounds ($512). Finally, the other new Samsung camera is the NV3, the cheapest of the bunch at 229 pounds ($420). It's got a fairly respectable 7.2 megapixels, but what's special about this one is that it has a built-in music and video player, giving the viewfinder screen a much needed functionality facelift.

More at Shiny Shiny

Posted by mark at 9:31 PM