Archive for February, 2012



Sony Introduces Five Zoom Compacts

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Sony has introduced 4 GPS enabled CMOS zoom cameras, ranging from 16x DSC-HX10V to 30x DSC-HX200V. The DSS-HX20V comes with 20x zoom with features of 10V, while the HX30V gains Wi-Fi. All four compact cameras provide latest, yet fast autofocus and 9 creative processing filters, which Sony claims will focus in as little as 0.2sec and 0.1sec in low light. You will also find a cheaper CCD 16.0-megapixel 16x zoom model called DSC-H90. The DSC-HX200V camera will be available for the price of $480 in March 2012 in black. Features include: 30x optical zoom lens with 60x digital Clear Image Zoom at full resolution; Exmor R CMOS 18.2 MP sensor; Lightning-fast AF speed of 0.24 seconds in low-light and 0.13 second in daylight; Extra High Sensitivity technology that enhances low-light shooting capabilities; can capture 13MP equivalent still images while shooting video through “Dual-Record”; 3.0-inch tilting LCD screen with 921k dots; Photo Creativity interface; Full HD Movie Shooting capability  [...]
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 – The Stylish Compact Digital Camera

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 is a compact digital camera designed and engineered to appeal to the tech-savvy. Bursting with features like touchscreen LCD, Wi-Fi, Mega Optical Image Stabilization, SDXC card compatibility and Leica lens, it boasts a 5x optical zoom, hi-speed 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 24mm wide angle lens and Full HD recording in AVCHD format. With so much happening on FX90, it is sure to be the talking point of many nights out. The Lumix DMC-FX90 is available for the price of $299.99 and offers good shooting performance and bright f2.5 ultrawide-angle Leica lens for its segment. The built-in Wi-Fi allows you to back up movies and photos to your PC, upload to sharing sites and send them to your Panasonic AV or smartphone device. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 integrates Wi-Fi connectivity  [...]
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Olympus Announces SZ-31MR iHS High-End Compact Superzoom

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Olympus has introduced its SZ-31MR iHS, a 24x superzoom digital camera equipped with Olympus’ intelligent high sensitivity and high speed technology. It also features 16.0-megapixel CMOS backlit sensor, which enables 1080p full high definition video capture and high speed capture. The camera is also equipped with 25-600mm equivalent zoom lens along with TruePic V processors and 920K high resolution touchscreen display. It offers incredible performance and power into lightweight, single and compact body with new improvements to the famous Long Zoom lineup. Like the previous model, it integrates legendary Multi Recording functionality, which concurrently captures 1080p high definition video along with 16.0-megapixel stills without missing frame. The iHS technology of SZ-31MR gets consistently vivid and sharp photos in all conditions and draws on its backlit CMOS 16-megapixel sensor and 2 separate TruePic V image processors, formerly designed and engineered  [...]
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 – Sharp Enough To Capture The Moment

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The Nikon Coolpix S8200 is a new travel-zoom digital camera that features 14x zoom lens with versatile focal range of 25-350mm. It measures just 32.7mm thick and includes high resolution three-inch LCD screen, back-illuminated 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, lens shift Vibration Reduction, full 1080p high-definition movies with stereo sound, shooting mode dial, fast shutter-lag, startup time and autofocus system and 1cm macro mode. It also offers Easy Panoramas, target finding autofocus mode, in-camera HDR imaging, 6fps continuous shooting at full resolution, sophisticated Night Portrait and Landscape modes and range of special effects. The Coolpix is available in three different colors, which include Red, Gold and Black. Freeze the action of winning goal or capture those summer evening images around the bonfire. Responsive, fast and boasting incredible NIKKOR ED 14x optical Zoom glass lens, the Nikon Coolpix S8200 will help you take photos you may previously have missed.  [...]
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Nikon Refreshes Coolpix S Series with CCD and 16MP CMOS Cameras

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Nikon has refreshed the line of S Series style small point and shoot that ranges from 4140 6x zoom through to 18x compact superzoom. The range topping S9300 offers 25mm-450mm, 18x equivalent zoom lens, built in GPS, 16.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and 1080p30 with stereo sound recording. Nikon Inc. launched its four new digital point and shoots to Coolpix S series lineup for providing the customers a new way to go super-zoom or super chic. These devices offer the company’s rich optical heritage and benefit from new technologies designed for creating astounding camera experience for any user, like enhanced resolution and GPS. The Coolpix S9300 is misleadingly sleek, however hides superzoom secret with exceptional optical 18x Zoom NIKKOR ED glass lens. VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization allows the users to capture up-close action or far-off horizons, making it a packing priority for all trips. It comes standard with 16.0-megapixel BSI (Backside Illuminated) CMOS sensor to capture  [...]
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