Items tagged with point and shoot
In addition to the Sony a35 camera we showed you earlier, Sony is also adding a new compact camera to its lineup. According to Sony, the new NEX-C3 is the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sized sensor. This camera comes in a range of colors and offers DSLR-like quality in a compact model. The camera weighs approximately 8 ounces and features a 16.2 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. The NEX-C3 also has a high contrast 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD and a handful of creative features. The NEX-C3 ultra-compact digital camera will be available in August. SONY INTRODUCES WORLD'S SMALLEST, LIGHTEST INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA WITH APS-C SIZED SENSOR Easy-to-use...
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Panasonic released the newest addition to its Lumix line of high-end compact cameras. The new Lumix DMC-FX75 is a 14.1 megapixel shooter with a 24-120mm ultra-wide-angle f2.2-f5.9 lens and a 5x optical zoom. This camera can also record 720p HD video in the AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) Lite format. Other features include a 3-inch touchscreen interface that controls most of the camera functions, a new Motion Deblur mode, Intelligent Zoom mode, and a so-called Happy Mode which increases the saturation and brightness of images in-camera. Panasonic also announced a new 8mm/f3.5 fisheye lens for its Lumix G line of Micro Four Thirds cameras. This new lens has a 180-degree field of...
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Canon is expanding its series of PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras with the new PowerShot SD4000 IS Digital ELPH. The PowerShot SD4000 IS is a powerhouse point-and-shoot camera that has high definition (HD) movie-shooting capabilities, a DIGIC 4 image processor, and a 10-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor. The camera is also Canon's first in the Digital ELPH series to offers Canon's HS SYSTEM, a high-sensitivity system that helps you take good quality pictures in low-light settings. In addition to this HS SYSTEM, the PowerShot SD4000 IS features a f/2.0 lens and image stabilization. Another really cool feature of this camera is its fast burst rate: The PowerShot SD4000 IS boasts of the fastest...
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You knew that Samsung, Sony, FujiFilm, Canon and Nikon made cameras, but did you know that the same company that makes kitchen appliances and medical systems does as well? General Imaging, which is the exclusive licensee of GE digital cameras, has just debuted a slew of new compact cameras at the PMA 2010 camera expo in California, and all of them fall within the bargain realm. There's a pretty wide variety of options as well, and while GE doesn't have the marketing power in the camera department like some of the mainstays do, these prices might just grab some eyes. Here's a look at the 2010 GE camera lineup below.GE Active Series - G5WP The waterproof G5WP features a sturdy metal design and...
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Need more camera news? PMA has it. Samsung has remained a steady and solid competitor in the point and shoot market, and while they have thus far stayed an arm's length away from the highly competitive DSLR market, some of these new cameras could very well replace a low-end DSLR for someone who doesn't need the option of swapping out lenses. The new HMX-U20 ($250) and the HMX-U15 ($230) both offer lots of new features, including Full HD video, built-in USB connectivity and an HDMI port. The U20 offers a 3x optical zoom, and both are looking to rival the Flip UltraHD and all of those other "pocket camcorders" that have made such an impact in a YouTube-obsessed world.The TL500 is a more standard...
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In the midst of all of the point and shoot cameras announced at CES, it's always a bit difficult for one manufacturer to stand out among the crowd. Olympus' solution is to release not one, not two, not three, but six new compact cameras in hopes of attracting your attention. Among the new additions, you'll find a new STYLUS TOUGH-3000 that's shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof as well as two new FE models and three new Stylus models. The new STYLUS TOUGH-3000 is the first in the Stylus Tough series to offer HD video. It also features a new GUI for intuitive operation as well as Geotagging and Face Recognition functionalities. This 12-megapixel camera features a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom...
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Casio announced four new point and shoot digital cameras at CES 2010. The high speed EX-FH100 boasts of a maximum burst rate of 40 shots per second at a "reduced" resolution of 9 megapixels with a 30 shot maximum. This 10.1 megapixel camera also has a wide-angle 24 mm 10X optical zoom lens and up to 1,000 fps high-speed movie recording. The remaining three EXILIM models, the EX-H15, EX-Z2000, and EX-Z550 are all 14.1 megapixel models that offer Casio's Dynamic Photo function. This function produces effects similar to a green screen, allowing you to cut out images of a moving subject and paste them onto a different still image background or a moving image background. We're told all four models...
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Samsung announced its new NX10 hybrid DSLR which attempts to give you all of the image quality of a full-fledged DSLR in a more compact form. This 14.6 megapixel camera has an APS-C-sized CMOS sensor and a 3-inch AMOLED display that promises lower power consumption, a wider range of viewing angles, and better contrast than LCD technology. The camera can also record 720p H.264-encoded video. Because the camera eliminates the mirror box to save space, you must use the electronic viewfinder to frame your images. The NX10 uses the new NX lens mounting system. The NX10 is set to make an appearance at CES and will be available for purchase sometime in the spring. SAMSUNG UNVEILS THE NEXT GENERATION...
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Earlier this year, Panasonic, Fujifilm, and Canon announced rugged cameras that could withstand drops, water, and much more. When these models were announced, we couldn't help but notice that Casio was absent from the list, especially since the company has its own G-SHOCK brand that already offers shock-resistant timepieces and a water-resistant mobile phone. Fast-forward a few months, and Casio is now ready to join other manufacturers in offering a shock-resistant, waterproof, and dustproof camera. In addition to being rugged, the new EX-G1 offers many of the same features you'd find on today's newest digital cameras. For instance, this 12.1 megapixel camera can capture video in widescreen format...
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If you’re in the market for a digital camera with plenty of optical zoom capabilities, then Samsung’s new 12.5 megapixel HZ25W might do the job. This point and shoot camera joins Samsung’s advanced HZ series and offers an impressive 24x optical zoom with a 35mm film equivalent focal range of 26mm-624mm. The new HZ25W is also able to record 720p HD video in H.264 format. For extra versatility, users can take advantage of the camera’s powerful zoom lens by zooming in and out while recording video. To help eliminate blur from camera shake, the HZ25W uses Samsung’s Dual Image Stabilization which combines both optical and digital stabilization. This camera targets both novice and more advanced users...
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Don’t be fooled by the Nikon Coolpix L100’s DSLR-like looks. Although the L100 looks like a high-end camera that could compete with the functions of a DSLR, it’s really a relatively simple point-and-shoot with a wide angle 15x zoom lens as well as image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD, and a high speed burst shooting mode of 13fps that surpasses that of many cameras.The L100 is part of Nikon’s Life series of digital cameras that are known for their simple and easy to use functions. As Nikon describes it, the Life series is “Powerfully capable–yet simple, at an entry-level price.” Indeed, the L100 offers plenty of fully automatic controls for the user who wants to simply point and shoot....
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We do our best to protect our cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, and other electronics from extreme weather conditions, drops, force, and water. It makes sense to do so, given that most of these gadgets don’t stand a chance against a bucket of water, accidental drop, or extreme temperatures. Realizing that life brings its fair share of bumps, spills, and accidents, Olympus has launched an entire line of digital cameras that are designed to take a licking and keep on ticking. The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is the top model in Olympus' newly renamed "Tough" series of digital cameras that are made to survive the battles of everyday life. This camera is able to survive a drop from 6.6 feet, capture...
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