The Samsung AQ100 and SL605 are two 12MP point and shoot cameras introduced at PMA 2010.
The Samsung AQ100 is waterproof up to 10 feet and features a 5x optical zoom, 720p HD video capture and a 2.7-inch LCD. The AQ100 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $199.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung SL605 is durable and dustproof, and features VGA video capture, along with a 2.7-inch LCD. The SL605 should be available in Spring 2010 at an initial retail price of $129.99. Check availability on Amazon.com. [click to continue…]
Canon has issued a press statement touting the effective use of the new flagship EOS 1D Mark IV at Super Bowl XLIV. Canon interviewed four photographers who used the 1D Mark IV at the big game, all of whom brag on the effectiveness of the camera’s new autofocus system. You can read all of the soundbites in the press release below. [click to continue…]
HP has announced several new products at PMA 2010 – the HP CW450, PW550z, SW450, CW450t and PW460t point and shoot cameras, as well as the V1020h, V5061u and V5560u camcorders. All of these new cameras are budget-friendly and range in price from $99 to $199.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
As part of PMA 2010, Joby has announced two new products – the Gorillapod Magnetic and the Ballhead X.
The Gorillapod Magnetic is a lot like an ordinary Gorillapod; however, it features magnetic feet, which allows it to attach to any magnetic surface. It supports cameras weighing up to 11.5 ounces. The Gorillapod Magnetic should be available in April 2010 for $24.95.
The Ballhead X is designed to work in conjunction with the Gorillapod Focus tripod. The Ballhead X supports up to 11.1lbs and allows you to pan, tilt and rotate the attached camera atop the Gorillapod. the Ballhead X works with 3/8″ and 1/4″ threads, which allows it to be used on any other tripod as well. The Ballhead X should be available in April 2010 for $79.95. [click to continue…]
Pentax has issued a firmware update for the K-7. The new firmware version 1.03 addresses the following issues:
- Lens Correction (Distortion, Lateral chromatic aberration) is settable for below FA limited lenses.
smc PENTAX-FA 31mmF1.8AL Limited
smc PENTAX-FA 43mmF1.9 Limited
smc PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited
- Improved usability by optimize the program of vertical position judgment.
- Improved stability of recording movie for some SDHC Memory card.
Get more details and download the firmware update on Pentax’s website.
