While at CES 2010, I had the opportunity to handle the new 14.6MP Samsung NX10. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any image samples from the camera because it was a pre-production model. The good news about the camera though, is that it was mostly functional and gave a good idea of what to expect from the NX10 that we’ll soon see on store shelves. [click to continue…]
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Canon had the new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens on hand at CES 2010. I had the chance to get my hands on it for a few minutes. [click to continue…]
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Casio unveiled four new point and shoot cameras at CES 2010.
The Casio EX-FH100 features a 9MP CMOS sensor, 10x optical zoom and 720p video recording. The FH100 can capture 9MP images at 30 fps burst speed and can record video at 1000 fps. The FH100 carries a retail price of about $400. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The EX-Z2000 offers a 14.1MP sensor, 5x zoom, 3-inch LCD at 460k dot resolution. The Z2000 also has sensor-shift stabilization and HD video recording. The Z2000 carries at a retail price of about $230. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The EX-Z550 has a 14MP sensor, 4x optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD. The Z550 also offers sensor-shift image stabilization and HD video recording. The Z550 carries an initial retail price of about $170. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The EX-H15 features a 14.1MP, 10x zoom and 3-inch LCD at 460k dot resolution. No word yet on price or availability.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Vivitar announced a number of affordable point and shoot cameras at CES 2010. Ranging from 5MP to 14MP and $69 to $199, there are a dozen or so new ViviCam models available with a variety of spec options and bright colors.
Get the full run down in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Yesterday, Canon introduced Wireless File Transmitter units for 3 of its DSLRs – the 1D Mark IV, 5D Mark II and 7D.
The Canon 1D Mark IV will use the WFT-E2 II A unit.
The Canon 5D Mark II will use the WFT-E4 II A unit.
The Canon 7D will use the WFT-E5A.
All models offer 802.11a/b/g connectivity, FTP mode for transfer even remotely over the Internet, camera linking for firing up to 11 cameras simultaneously, and several other features.
The E4 II A and E5A is currently available at an initial retail price of $699.99.
The E2 II A should be available in the first quarter of 2010 at a yet to be announced price.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Panasonic introduced new SDXC cards in 64GB and 48GB capacities at CES 2010.
SDXC cards are a new standard from the SD Association that allows for capacities ranging from 64GB to 2TB. SDXC cards also have a speed advantage over the SDHC format. The SDXC format has a theoretical speed of 104MB/s to potentially 300MB/s in the future.
It is important to note that SDXC cards are not compatible with camera models that are not specifically designed with the SDXC format in mind.
The Panasonic 64GB SDXC card carries an initial retail price of $599.95, while the 48GB SDXC card has an initial retail price of $449.95.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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