
The Nikon D3S offers video recording to its FX-format 12.1-megapixel sensor at 1280×720 resolution and 24fps. These videos are short clips from panning a landscape – with the top one being a slow pan and zoom and the bottom video being a faster panning action. [click to continue…]

Nikon has updated Capture NX2 to version 2.2.4 for Mac, which adds support for Mac OS X version 10.6.2, along with other bug fixes.
Compatibility with Mac OS X version 10.6.2 has been added.
Specifications have been modified so that when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, is selected for Select Layout in the Print layout dialog, the Use Thumbnail Data (Draft Use Only) box is automatically checked.
This resolves an issue that prevented printing when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, was selected for Select Layout.
Capture NX 2 would quit unexpectedly when certain settings files were applied with the Apply Settings box checked in the Watched Folder panel of the Batch Process dialog. This issue has been resolved.
An issue that caused Capture NX 2 to freeze when switching images after the Color Picker had been opened has been resolved.
You can find the update for download on Nikon’s website.

The Casio EX-H15 is a 14.1MP point and shoot camera that packs a 10x zoom lens into a rather compact body. It serves as a replacement to the EX-H10 in Casio’s point and shoot lineup. The EX-H15 housing has a nice feel with a variety of colors available on the aluminum finish.
While the body is a a little thicker than some of the other point and shoot cameras announced by Casio at CES 2010, the 10x zoom makes it worth the added girth. I was actually surprised at just how far that 10x lens extended from the both of the camera at the max telephoto end of the zoom. [click to continue…]

The Samsung HZ35W and HZ30W serve to replace the HZ15W and HZ10W. The biggest improvement in the HZ35W and HZ30W is the inclusion of a 15x zoom lens, as opposed to a 10x zoom lens in last year’s models.
Both cameras offer a 12MP sensor and a stabilized 15x optical zoom that begins at the widest setting with a 24mm equivalent field of view on a full frame camera. While both cameras offer a 3-inch display, the HZ35W uses an AMOLED screen and the HZ30W provides the traditional LCD panel. The cameras can also record 720p video at 30 fps in H.264 format.

The HZ35W distinguishes itself further with the inclusion of GPS geo-tagging with location data, visual map and real time location display.
The HZ35W and HZ30W should be available in March 2010. Check availability for each of the cameras on Amazon.com:
Samsung HZ35W at Amazon
Samsung HZ30W at Amazon
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

The Samsung TL110 is a 14.2MP point and shoot camera with a 2.7-inch LCD and 5x optical zoom. The TL110 features optical image stabilization and can record 720p video at 30fps in H.264 format. The TL110 should be available in February 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung TL105 is a lower-spec’d version of the TL110, featuring a 12.2MP sensor, 4x optical zoom and the same 2.7-inch LCD panel. The TL105 does not offer optical image stabilization (digital-only), but is capable of recording HD video at 720p and 30 fps in H.264 format. The TL105 should also be available in February 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

The Samsung SL630 is a 12.2MP point and shoot camera that features a 5x optical zoom lens with image stabilization. The SL630 has a 2.7-inch LCD screen and can capture VGA video at 30 fps.
It should be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Additional details in the press release below. [click to continue…]