According to the BCN analysis of 10x (or higher) zoom digital camera sales trend in Japan in June 2009, the Panasonic DMC-ZS3 took the #1 spot having a massive 40% sales share in Japan, the camera was launched as a successor to to the highly successful DMC-TZ5. It comes with a 12x optical zoom and brings the focal length to a very interesting 25-300mm zoom range. In particular the 25mm wide angle will perform wonderfully when shooting landscapes or taking pictures of subjects in a confined spa...More »

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Hasselblad has announced the CFV-39 digital back to be used in conjunction with its V series of camera bodies. The new Hasselblad CFV-39 digital back features a 39-megapixel sensor, twice the size of premier DSLRs, with two capture modes and a new digital lens correction technology for Carl Zeiss lenses, powered by Mac- and Windows-compatible Phocus image processing software. Among the CFV-39's features and capabilities: The Hasselblad Natural Color Solution offers a gener...More »

According to the BCN analysis of DSLR sales trend in Japan for the most popular DSLR camera in June 2009, the Canon EOS Kiss X3 (aka Rebel T1i & 500D) took the #1 spot for 2 consecutive weeks, it is Canon mid-range DSLR camera that can support 1080p HD video footage at 20fps and 720p video at a smoother 30fps, all while carrying a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that offers a boosted ISO of up to 12,800. It is the second Canon DSLR to offer video recording after the professional 5D Mark II...More »

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Sanyo launches two new compact digital cameras, the 12 megapixel S1275 and the 10 megapixel E1090. They both equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, internal memory of 16 megabytes, and offer support SDHC cards up to 16 GB, i.e. about 3,900 images at the highest resolution space. The VPC-S1275 uses two AA batteries, while the VPC-E1090 is equipped with a lithium-ion battery, which can support up to 220 shots. The VPC-S1275 comes with classic black, and the VPC-E1090 co...More »

Currently selling at around $568 , the Olympus E620 is Olympus's most recent take on the Four Thirds DSLR system. The camera maintains the Four Thirds as opposed to Micro Four Thirds format, which is the 12th DSLR in Olympus's Four Thirds family, targeted at enthusiasts and advanced entry-level users. Influenced by the E-30, the E620 builds on the E-420 and E-520 before it with a 12.3MP LiveMOS device sensor, probably the same as in the Olympus E-30 . Measuring 17.3x13mm, image...More »

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Tatsuo Yoshioka, vice-president of Canon China, said its sale of DSLR cameras in China is expected to increase 115 percent this year. Yoshioka said Canon's sales proportion of compact digital cameras and SLR around the world is about 10:1. "But in China, the ratio is 20:1, which means there is still huge market potential," he said. Canon has recorded nearly 30 percent growth in China during the past few years, making China Canon's third largest market after the United States and Japa...More »

Carl Zeiss is expanding its successful line of SLR lenses: ZE lenses with EF bayonet for all analog and digital EOS camera models. As with all EF lenses, the Planar T* ZE lenses from Carl Zeiss transfer all information exclusively via electronic contacts. This means that all exposure modes such as programmed auto exposure, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual setting are supported. The camera's automatic focus confirmation also remains available to an unlimited extent with these manu...More »

The legendary Distagon T* 2,8/21 is available for SLR cameras with EF bayonet (ZE), F bayonet (ZF) and a K bayonet (ZK). Thanks to its excellent performance, this modernized version from the former Contax system sets new standards in this focal length class. "The outstanding correction of chromatic aberration enables photos without color fringes even in high-contrast light conditions" , says Martin Klottig, Marketing Manager, Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division. "Even at full aper...More »

Currently priced at around $197 , the Fuji Finepix S2000 HD is a superzoom digital camera. The HD part of its name comes from the fact it is able to produce movies and still photos that can be played back on a HDTV. The camera comes with 10 megapixels sensor and a 15x optical zoom lens together with a full set of manual exposure controls. With this length of lens and the manual controls the Finepix S2000 HD is suitable for someone who either already knows their way around a camera or...More »

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Currently selling at around $239 , the Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 (aka Mju Tough 6000) comes with 10 megapixels sensor and a 3.6x optical zoom lens and is designed to handle most weather conditions. It is also suitable for use around the swimming pool or on winter holidays. It is certainly more robust than a more standard digital camera. The Stylus Tough 6000 is waterproof to 3m, shockproof to 1.5m and freezeproof to -10 degrees. Add in its compact size that makes it able to fit into mo...More »

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Michio Kariya, President of Nikon Corporation, announces that Nikon Systems will work with Fujitsu Broad Solution & Consulting Inc. to form a new joint company called "Nikon Imaging Systems Inc.". The company will begin operation in August 2009 and be responsible for the firmware development in Nikon digital cameras. To date, all firmware installed in Nikon digital cameras has been developed by Nikon Corporation and its subsidiary, Nikon Systems Inc. The objectiv...More »

Superzoom lenses are popular among amateur photographers as they are extremely versatile, and they allow photographers to take almost all kinds of photo with a single lens. Canon has the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens supporting an focal length range equivalent to 29-320mm in the 35mm format. The lens also features Canon's built in Optical Image Stabilization system which gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed roughly 4 steps faster, for better image clarity, even in shaky...More »

Sigma announces the availability of the latest SIGMA Photo Pro Software 3.5.2 for Windows and SIGMA Photo Pro 3.3 for Macintosh (build 1019). Users of DP series and Sigma SD series cameras can now download the latest Sigma PhotoPro software. Here are the benefits of the Sigma PhotoPro software update:   SIGMA Photo Pro 3.5.2 for Windows Improved processing performance in highlight areas of RAW images Exposure Warning is displayed to each RGB channels of the histog...More »

Currently selling at around $2,400 , the Canon's EOS 5D Mark II is a DSLR camera that's designed primarily for serious enthusiasts, it comems with a full-frame 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that's 35x24mm. The camera now sports a 3-inch LCD of exceptional quality. The LCD is a 920,000-dot VGA display, similar to the displays that Nikon has been using on its recent DSLRs and it's a great improvement over previous Canon LCDs. It also comes with a new viewfinder, an updated DIGIC IV...More »

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The recently announced Olympus sports a sleek and compact body using the 4/3 sized image sensor. The internal structure eliminates the traditional DSLR quick-return mirror allowing a radical reduction in camera size without compromising the benefits of digital SLR photography with its high shooting performance and high quality images. This new Olympus PEN E-P1 is equipped with the Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) function that automatically evaluates the scene and sets the optimum scene shooting...More »

Have you encountered run out of battery for your DSRL camera during a photo shooting? To satisfy the demand for charging on-the-go, Energizer just announced a line of 10 Energi To Go products. Starting July, you'll be able to buy these large-scale refillable batteries for whatever devices you have from stores like Staples, Best Buy, Target, and Apple Stores. The line ranges from a large 18,000 mAh device that can charge three gadgets at once, to a 600 mAh wallet-sized charger just right f...More »

Wired has posted a review of the Olympus E-620. The E-620's main appeal may be its size and it is perfect for backpacker. Currently selling at around $568 , the camera borrows creative shooting controls from its big brother, the E-30, but its body is very similar to the entry-level E-420. Here's the review summary from Wired, giving the camera an overall rating of 6 out of 10: "One cool feature that isn't just a gimmick, though, is the foldout, swiveling 2.7-inch LCD on the back. L...More »

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Sigma introduced to the market in March, 2008, the DP1 with its direct image sensor; the same sensor utilized by the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. It was called a “unique, groundbreaking, compact digital camera with all the power of a digital SLR”. Building on this success, the DP2 has arrived and is equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, increasing creative possibilities, providing superior image quality and improving handling and performance. The PCWorl...More »

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Olympus has released an update to its Master and Studio image-editing software. Version 2.2 of the Master and v2.3 of Studio enable users to apply Art Filter effects to RAW files, rather than having to choose them as you shoot. New versions of Master 2 and Studio 2 are available to download from: http://www.olympus-europa.com/consumer/208_software.cfm You need to be registered with the Olympus website in order to access these downloads. Olympus Master 2.11 is replaced by version 2.2...More »

Ricoh has released a firmware update version 1.24 for the CX1 digital compact camera. Firmware v1.24 include the following fixes: When you connect a camera to some PictBridge compatible printer, you may have trouble printing pictures. When using long time exposure, the orientation information (horizontal or vertical) of the image may not be recorded correctly. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website...More »

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