July 29, 2005
Fujifilm has announced the FinePix S9000, E900 and S5200 cameras featuring Fujifilm's Real Photo Technology reports Mobile Mag.
The Fujifilm FinePix S9000 features a 9.0 megapixel Super CCD HR sensor, a 10.7x optical zoom lens capable of 28-300mm wide-angle equivalency with an f2.8 to f11 aperture and a large tilting LCD screen for shooting from various angles.
The Fujifilm FinePix E900 features a 9.0 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, two-inch LCD screen .
The Fujifilm FinePix S5200 features 5.0 megapixel sensor in an SLR-like body. 10x Optical zoom , manual shooting mode, continuous shooting, continuous auto-focus, shutter priority AE and aperture priority AE.
Availability for the FinePix S9000 is expected this September for US $700. The E900 and S5200 will be available later in October at US $500 and US $400 respectively.
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Canon USA has announced two new MiniDV models, the Optura 600 and Optura S1.
The Optura S1 features a 1/3.9-in. 2.2 megapixel CCD and a 10x optical zoom with a 2.5" LCD screen. Canon is including their RGB primary color filter and their DIGIC DV image processor in the S1. The Optura S1 can takes stills at a resolution of 1632 x 1224 pixels.
Optura 600 features a 1/2.8-in. 4.3 megapixel CCD. Stills can be recorded at a resolution of 2304 x 1728 pixels. The Optura S1 will be available in mid-September for $799. The Optura 600 will be available in September as well for $1,099.
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July 22, 2005
Pentax, has announced the Optio60, a 6 Megapixel entry-level camera. Features include a 2.0-inch LCD monitor, 3X optical zoom and 4X digital for combined 12X zoom capability, 12MB built-in memory with SD slot for expansion, and USB mass storage compatibility. $200. via Engadget
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July 21, 2005
BenQ has announced the use of Pentax's Super-Multi Coating (SMC) camera lens in its new BenQ digital cameras. The new BenQ E510 and E520 cameras will feature Pentax's SMC system providing transparency above 99.8% and superior image-formation performance.
BenQ DC E510 digital camera specifications
- Image Sensor: 5 Megapixels effective CCD
- Image Resolution: 2848x2136, 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960
- Lens Focus length: F=6~16.8mm
- Aperture: f2.6/f4.8
- Zoom: Optical 3x / Digital 4x
- LCD: 2-inch LTPS LCD, 153.000 pixels (640x240)
- Dimensions: 93.5 x 58 x 27.5mm
- Weight: 150g (without battery)
- Storage Type: Built-in 16MB; Secure Digital card compatible
- Focus Range Macro: 6cm, Normal: 30cm~infinity
- Shutter Speed: 1/2000~2 sec.
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Polaroid has announced the iZone 300 a new white camera aimed at hip teen market. via Gizmodo
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Panasonic has announced three additions to their Lumix digital camera Lineup -- the Lumix DMC-FZ30, the Lumix DMC-FX9 and the Lumix DMC-LX1. The 8 Megapixel Lumix DMC-FZ30 DSLR will sell for around US $950 and offer a capable of 12x optical zoom.
The 6 Megapixel Lumix DMC-FX9 is an update to Panasonic's FX8 camera, features include a 2.5-inch LCD and a low energy consumption image process, Venus Engine Plus. US $420.
The Lumix DMC-LX1 offers a 16:9 aspect ratio CCD and can shoot in 4:3, 3:2, or 16:9. It also features a 2.5-inch LCD, 28 - 112 mm focal length, Venus Engine II, five auto-focus modes and VGA movie at 30fps. US $800.
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July 15, 2005
Konica Minolta also announced the new 6 megapixel Konica Minolta Dynax 5D, Features include a 6 megapixel APS C-CCD, Anti-shake CCD-shift technology, 2.5" LCD Monitor, Navigation Display, 9 point AF, Zone Matching, Metal Lens Mount, it comes with a new 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens, ISO100 - 3200, Dimensions: 130.5mm x 92.5mm x 66.5mm, Weight: 590g.
The Dynax 5D's expected retail pice is Euro649 including VAT with the kit lens, the camera should be available in Septemeber.
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The Dimage X1 is a new 8 megapixel ultra compact camera from Konica Minolta. Specifications / Features:
8 megapixel resolution
3x optical zoom (7.7 - 23.1mm equivelant to 37 - 111mm in 35mm format)
2.5" screen
5cm Super Macro mode
New Anti-Shake system
VGA 640 x 480 movie mode with sound, anti-shake, and optical zoom, at 20fps, includes 'Night movie' feature
ISO 50, 100, 200
Docking Station included
Pictbridge Compatible
95 x 68 x 19.5mm, 135g
The Dimage X1's expected RRP is: Euro299 including VAT, and is expected to be available in September.
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Rollei has announced the addition of two new cameras to their line of digital cameras - the 8-megapixel camera dp8300, and the 6-megapixel dp6200.
The dp8300 features a 2.5-inch LCD and 3x zoom lens, 8 megapixel CCD, a 640x480@30fps movie mode, 5-50cm macro mode, high quality TIFF mode, USB 1.1 and SD cards support. Available end July for around $420US.
The dp6200 features a 6-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, voice recording and and SD cards support $340US. via
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July 3, 2005
Olympus has announced the C-315 Zoom, a new stylish and attractively priced camera.
The Olympus C-315Z – main features:
- 5.1 million pixels
- 2.8x optical zoom (equiv. 38-106mm on a 35mm camera), 1:3.0-5.0
- Super Macro mode: shooting from as close as 2cm
- 5 scene programmes (Portrait, Self Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait)
- Movie recording function
- TruePic TURBO image processor
- PictBridge & ImageLink support
- 4.6cm/1.8" LCD with multi-language menu
- Olympus Master software for easy file handling and editing provided
Available from the end of July
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