The Olympus TG-1 iHS adds to the Tough Series line of Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Crushproof and Dustproof compact cameras.
The TG-1 iHS features a 12MP CMOS image sensor, 4x optical zoom lens (25-100mm equivalent) with a bright f/2.0 max aperture and a 3-inch OLED display. It can also capture full 1080p HD video and provides a built-in GPS and e.compass. [click to continue…]
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Sony has launched 4 new point and shoot cameras. The new WX150 and W690 are super thin cameras sporting a 10x optical zoom and offer 18.2MP and 16.1MP image sensors, respectively. The WX150 captures 1080/60i video, while the W690 captures 720p HD video. The WX150 retails for $250 and the W690 retails for $180.
The Sony TX66 is a rugged compact with an 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor. It’s got a 5x optical zoom lens and captures 1080/60i HD video. Retail is $350.
The TX20 is another rugged compact camera with a 16.2MP CMOS sensor and a 4x optical zoom lens. It retails for $330.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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Sony Alpha Rumors is pegging a compact Sony APS-C camera that will go head-to-head with the Canon G1 X. Reportedly, the camera would use a pancake zoom lens to keep the size down.
I think Sony has a great thing going with the NEX line. So, I’m very interested to see what such a camera could add to Sony’s lineup. If anything, I think a fixed-lens camera seems more accessible to a larger market. This isn’t necessarily in terms of price (the Canon G1 X isn’t cheap), but rather in terms of perceived user experience. [click to continue…]
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Nikon Rumors uncovered an interesting little tidbit regarding the dealer pricing of the Nikon D800 in the US.
The D800 that your dealer sells to you for $3000 cost the dealer $2700, while the D800E sells for $3300 and cost the dealer $2970 – a markup of 11% and 10%, respectively. Accessories, however, are a different ball game altogether…
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Canon has unleashed a bevy of new point and shoot cameras under its PowerShot line tonight – from the PowerShot SX260 HS 20x zoom, to the D20 tough compact, to the budget-minded A1300.
Check out the rundown of features and price points below. [click to continue…]
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The Pentax K-01 is a new mirrorless camera featuring the eternal K-mount and an APS-C 16MP CMOS image sensor. The K-01 captures 1080p video at 30fps and a 720p video at 60fps.
Built-in sensor-shift image stabilization expands the benefit to over 25 million legacy K-mount lenses in the world today. The K-01 captures up to 6fps still images and covers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-25600.
The Pentax K-01 should be available in March for $749 (body only) and $899 w/ the new pancake 40mm f/2.8 lens. Check availability on B&H and Amazon.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
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