Fujifilm Announces Newest "Prosumer" Model, the FinePix S100FS
Fujifilm has introduced its newest SLR-styled camera: the FinePix S100FS. The 11-megapixel digital camera uses a lens design that combines the 14.3x Fujinon lens and Fujifilm's eighth-generation Super CCD sensor as a single unit. It also borrows a feature set housed in the FinePix S5 Pro.
The "FS" designation denotes the camera's film simulation bracketing capabilities. This mode allows the...
Olympus' SP-570 UZ Offers DSLR Controls on Compact Camera
The new SP-570 Ultra Zoom digital compact camera by Olympus offers users a 20x, wide-angle optical zoom (26-520mm equivalent), a 10-megapixel resolution and advanced manual controls found in digital SLRs, and the ability to capture in RAW format.
The SP-570 UZ photographs through an f/2.8-4.5 lens with 100x total zoom (5x digital zoom) that combines high-refractive, aspherical and extra-dispersion lens elements. The camera displays images on a...
Sony Offers Cyber-Shot H-Series
Sony has introduced the new Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 digital camera. The compact camera has 8-megapixel resolution and includes a high-definition component output for high-resolution slideshow capability. Connecting the camera to any HDTV set with Sony's VMC-MHC1 component cable allows users to see their digital photos in full 1080 HD resolution. The camera's Photo TV HD mode can be accessed when the DSC-H3 is plugged into a Bravia television.
The camera incorporates a Carl Zeiss 10X optical zoom lens, and includes a long-range flash. The camera's face-detection technology identifies up to eight faces...
Canon Adds A650, A720 TO A-Series
Canon introduces two new cameras in the PowerShot A-series: the A650 and A720. Both cameras are point-and-shoot and user-friendly, with a design that features a grip for natural fit and stable handling. The cameras each use Canon's Optical Image Stabilization technology for sharp and clear images and Digic III technology for power and speed.
The A650 features 12.1-megapixel resolution and a 6X optical zoom. The 21 shooting modes give the user more control, with the range of settings varying from Manual to Aperture-Priority and Shutter-Priority. The modes can be selected using the intuitive mode...
Pentax Optio Z10, Optio S10 Arrive
The Optio Z10 has a 7X optical zoom refraction lens, so it doesn't protrude from the camera while zooming, and ranges from wide-angle to telephoto zoom. The camera's body design features a sliding lens cover for protection that operates the on/off camera setting. When combined with digital zoom, the optical zoom lens offers high magnification of approximately 35.7X. The Optio Z10 comes standard with 8 megapixels, high-speed face recognition and shake reduction...
Nikon Adds two Models to Coolpix Line
Nikon has released two new digital cameras in the Coolpix line, the S700 and the S510. Both digital cameras come equipped with a 3X-zoom Nikkor glass lens and Optical Vibration Reduction image stabilization technology. They also can capture images at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The S700 captures at 12.1 megapixels and has ISO capabilities up to 3200. Other features include a high-resolution LCD monitor, measuring 2.7 inches; Distortion Control that automatically corrects barrel distortion; and ISO capabilities ranging as high as 2000 for capturing images...
Three Samsung Camera's Join NV-Series
Samsung has released three new digital cameras to be added to the advanced point-and-shoot NV series. The NV8, NV15 and NV20 all feature the Smart Touch user interface and premium Schneider optics with 3X optical zooms.The NV8 has 8 megapixels, while the NV15 is 10 megapixels and the NV20 is 12 megapixels. All three of the cameras have a 2.5-inch LCD screen that is controlled by sliding a finger across the monitor to select control buttons.
Shooting at ISO 3200, the cameras include Advanced Shake Reduction; Samsung's new Auto Contrast Balance, which automatically adjusts the brightness of subjects; and Image Noise Reduction modes...
Canon Expands Digital Elph Line
Canon has introduced two new compact PowerShot Digital Elph cameras, the SD950 and SD870. The two models feature Canon's box design and are both lightweight and compact. The SD950 has 12.1-megapixel resolution and a 3.7X optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), while the SD870 has 8-megapixel resolution and a 3.8X wide-angle optical zoom with OIS.
The PowerShot SD950 incorporates Canon's Genuine Face Detection system and uses a Digic III image processor. The camera's other features include red-eye correction, an optical viewfinder, and a scratch-resistant and anti-reflection-coated...