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Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders
Today, Canon announced two new professional camcorders, the Canon XF105 and Canon XF100, perfect for documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography. The Canon XF105 and XF100 camcorders feature Canon XF Codec MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps for high-definition image quality and full non-linear editing (NLE) systems compatibility, high-definition 3-D video capture when two XF105 or XF100 […]
Read More »New Olympus 70-300mm & 40-150mm Micro Four Thirds Lenses
Olympus is introducing Micro Four Thirds versions of two of my favorite Olympus digital SLR lenses – the Zuiko Digital 70-300mm and Zuiko Digital 40-150mm. The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 zoom lenses are designed to work with the Olympus E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 Pen Digital cameras. […]
Read More »New Canon EOS 60D Digital SLR Adds Tilt-Swivel LCD
Canon has announced a new mid-range digital SLR, positioned between the entry-level T2i / 550D and the EOS 7D. As a step-up, enthusiast digital SLR, The new Canon EOS 60D follows mostly in the footsteps of the 20D, 30D and 50D, which it is replacing. It shares the same 18-megapixel resolution, 9-point auto focus, sensitivity […]
Read More »New Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS Zoom Lens
Canon announced a batch of new DSLR gear on Wednesday, including the new EOS 60D digital SLR and a new L-grade compact super zoom, the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM. There are lots of 70-300mm zoom lenses on the market but most are consumer zooms with an emphasis on price over quality. A compact, packable, […]
Read More »Canon's Unique 8-15mm Fisheye Zoom Lens
Last night Canon announced four new lenses and a new digital SLR, the EOS 60D. Of the new lenses, the most exciting and unique is the new Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens, “the world’s widest fisheye zoom lens.” It’s Canon’s first L-class fisheye lens and it replaces the venerable 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye. The […]
Read More »Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III
Canon has announced an upgrade on two of its popular extenders with the new Canon Extender EF 1.4x III and Extender EF 2x III. These direct replacements feature faster autofocusing, improved autofocus precision with compatible EF lenses, an anomalous dispersion lens element for reduced chromatic aberration, enhanced optical image quality, a newly developed microcomputer that […]
Read More »Sony Alpha SLT-A55 and SLT-A33 Translucent Mirror Cameras
There’s a new twist on the “EVIL” (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) camera strategy. Yesterday, Sony announced two “SLT” (Single Lens Transparent) cameras, the 16.2-megapixel Alpha SLT-A55 and 14.2-megapixel Alpha SLT-A33. Both cameras use “Translucent Mirror Technology,” which I think is what we used to call a pellicle mirror. Like Sony’s recent NEX cameras and the […]
Read More »Carl Zeiss at Photokina 2010 Tradeshow
Carl Zeiss has announced its attendance at this year’s Photokina Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany. Carl Zeiss will also announce new lenses and for the first time, accessories at the tradeshow. The “application island” at their booth in Hall 2.1 will feature the entire line of Carl Zeiss lenses, allowing consumers to touch, test and even […]
Read More »Sony announces Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 SSM, DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM and 85mm f/2.8 SAM Lenses For Alpha DSLR Cameras
Today, Sony announced the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z), the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and the 85mm f/2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28) lenses to its A-Mount lens line-up for Alpha DSLR cameras. The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm f/2 ZA SSM lens features built-in SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) […]
Read More »Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Today, Sony announced the Alpha DSLR-A560 to its Sony Alpha Digital SLR lineup. The A560 features 14.2 megapixels, Sony’s Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, Sweep Panorama mode, 3D Sweep Panorama, Full HD 1920×1080 60i video capture, Quick AF Live View, 7fps continuous shooting, Auto HDR, two Live View functions (AF Live View and Focus Check […]
Read More »Canon Selphy CP800 Compact Photo Printer
Canon announced the Selphy CP800 compact photo printer for printing high-quality photos from almost anywhere. The Selphy CP800 features an optional battery pack, a 2.5-inch tilt LCD screen, the new Shuffle feature that selects images from a memory card which can be compiled all on one print, Smooth Skin feature, Image Optimizer, Portrait Image Optimize […]
Read More »Kodak EasyShare M590 Digital Camera
Today, Kodak announced the EasyShare M590 digital camera. The EasyShare M590 features 14-megapixels, a Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon lens with 5X optical zoom, Kodak’s Face Recognition and Smart Capture features, built-in image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD with Kodak Color Science technology, HD picture and video capture, and Kodak’s Share Button so users can tag and upload pictures […]
Read More »Kodak Playtouch Pocket-Size Video Camera
Today, Kodak announced the new Playtouch pocket-size video camera. The Playtouch features a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, LCD glare shield, 1080p HD video capture, 5-megapixel HD still picture capture, built-in image stabilization, an external microphone jack, Smart face tracking technology, on-camera editing, HDMI output, an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB), 4 capture effects, such […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS – Full HD Video Pocket Camera
Of the three new compact cameras just announced by Canon, I think the pocket-sized Powershot SD4500 IS is the most exciting. This camera has me all giddy. In fact, I think it might have to be my next serious point-and-shoot camera. I just gave my favorite point-and-shoot ever, the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS, to my […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot S95 Adds HD Video
Canon has warmed last year’s PowerShot S90 with an upgraded model, the S95. Not that it needed warming up. But there was one notably missing feature – HD video. The new Canon PowerShot S95 now has 720p HD video and a couple of other improvements, basically rounding out a near-perfect pocket camera.
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