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Panasonic Lumix TS5 Rugged Waterproof Camera Adds Wi-Fi
Panasonic’s rugged waterproof Lumix TS cameras have been among the most popular waterproof point-and-shoots since they were introduced, about 5 years ago. For 2013, they’ve added Wi-Fi to their top-of-the-line rugged, waterproof camera. With the new Panasonic Lumix TS5 you can wirelessly transfer photos from the camera to your Smart Phone as well as using […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix ZS30 Adds Wi-Fi To One Of The Best Pocket Superzoom Cameras
Panasonic launched the pocket superzoom camera category a few years ago and they’ve consistently led the charge with new features and great performance. For 2013 they’re stepping up their pocket superzoom game by adding Wi-Fi. The new Panasonic Lumix ZS30 has a 20x optical zoom lens, a new 18-megapixel sensor, full HD video at 60 […]
Read More »Pentax MX-1 Retro-Styled Premium Compact Camera
Pentax announced a new premium compact camera at CES earlier this month. The Pentax MX-1 has a fast, 4x f/1.8-2.5 zoom lens, a large 1/1.7-inch backlit CMOS sensor, manual shooting modes, full HD video and a nice retro design with brass top and bottom plates. The MX-1 is Pentax’s first really serious compact digital camera […]
Read More »New Nikon 1 J3 Compact System Camera Adds Speed & Pixels
The Nikon 1 J3, introduced last week at the annual CES tradeshow in Las Vegas, is the third iteration of Nikon’s “J” entry-level mirrorless system camera. It has Nikon’s new EXPEED 3A processor and a new 14.1-megapixel sensor that was introduced in September with the Nikon 1 V2. Although the Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system […]
Read More »Nikon 1 S1 Compact System Camera – An Affordable Action Camera
Last week at the annual CES gadget-fest, Nikon added a new entry-level camera to their “1” mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera line. With a $499 price tag and simple menu-based controls, the Nikon 1 S1 is designed for photographers who want a compact camera with better performance than they’re getting from their Smart Phone or point-and-shoot […]
Read More »Polaroid’s New Android-Powered Mirrorless Smart Camera
Camera companies are finding it increasingly difficult to compete with Smart Phones. To that end, built-in Wi-Fi is becoming a common camera feature because it allows you to take advantage of the controls, optics and image quality of a “real” camera and then wirelessly transfer photos to your Smart Phone and upload to Facebook, Twitter […]
Read More »Fujifilm FinePix XP60 – The Best New Affordable Waterproof Action Camera
Add Fujifilm to the list of camera makers who introduced a $199 rugged waterproof point-and -shoot camera at CES this year. The new Fujifilm FinePix XP60 improves on their previous entry-level rugged camera with a new 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 60 frames per second full HD video, and an increased depth rating (increased from 16 to […]
Read More »New $199 Sony Cybershot TF1 Rugged Camera At CES
Sony has an affordable new entry for the rugged waterproof point-and-shoot camera category. The Sony Cybershot TF1 is priced at just $199 and has an all-new rounded-off body design with a much-needed grip added to the right side of the camera. In keeping with Sony’s previous waterproof cameras, the TF1’s style is more Ferrari than […]
Read More »Olympus Adds $199 TG-630 iHS To Tough Camera Line
Olympus has announced a new rugged waterproof point-and-shoot camera that will sell for just $199. The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-630 iHS is waterproof to 16 feet, freezeproof (14F) and can handle drops of 5.5 feet. It has a 12-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor with Olympus’s iHS system for improved image quality, 1080p full HD video and […]
Read More »New Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 iHS – Affordable Rugged Point-and-Shoot
Olympus announced three new waterproof, shockproof “Tough” point-and-shoot cameras at the annual CES tradeshow this week. If you’re a skier, snowboarder, snowmobiler, cyclist or boater in the market for a new high-performance pocket camera you should definitely check out the new Olympus Stylus Tough TG-830 iHS. The Olympus TG-830 iHS costs $100 less than Olympus’s […]
Read More »New Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS Adds Aperture Priority Control
The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot, in my opinion, is the best waterproof camera ever. Olympus calls it “lifeproof,”and that’s why it’s been my constant companion this winter while I’m out playing in the snow. It’s easily accessible in a pouch on the shoulder strap of my pack and I don’t have to […]
Read More »Fujifilm X100S Announced – Exactly The Same But Better
Fujifilm’s X100 rangefinder-style compact camera was one of the surprise successes of the past couple years. With a fast prime lens, APS-C sensor, simple intuitive controls and a unique hybrid viewfinder, the X100 set itself well apart from other “compact” cameras and became one of the most coveted walk-around cameras for serious photographers (Hands-On With […]
Read More »Fujifilm X20 Premium Compact Camera Adds X-Trans Sensor
One of my favorite recent compact cameras was Fujifilm’s wonderful little X10. I loved the solid feel and intuitive handling of the X10, the fast manual zoom lens was excellent and the image quality was really surprising – especially the RAW files (Fujiifilm X10 Video Review). So I’m really pleased to see that Fujifilm is […]
Read More »Canon Redesigns The Wi-Fi Camera With The New PowerShot N
I’m not sure what the “N” stands for but the Canon PowerShot N is one of the most interesting cameras to be announced recently and it’s sure to get a ton of attention at the CES tradeshow where it’s being formally introduced. The Canon PowerShot N has built-in Wi-Fi and a unique compact design with […]
Read More »Affordable New Canon PowerShot A1400 Brings Back Optical Viewfinder
Canon is introducing a new inexpensive A-Series compact digital camera with an optical viewfinder at CES this week. The 16-megapixel Canon PowerShot A1400 is a no-nonsense point-and-shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent), 720p HD video and a very nice price tag of just over $100. Although it might seem like a […]
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