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Samsung launches entry level PL20/ES80 cameras
Maybe someday I will grasp the Marketing rationale behind the current camera product plans with so many cameras that have only marginal differences in their pixel count, optical zoom range and LCD screen size. For the time being it only keeps us busy with the maintenance of our cameras databases. Having said that, Samsung has extended its already impressive ES-Series with model ES20, offering a 12 megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom. The new PL20 packs a 14-megapixel sensor and the same zoom range…
Olympus introduces four more compact cameras
Following its abundant camera launch at CES, Olympus now introduces four more compact cameras. The Tough TG-610 is waterproof to a depth of 5 mtr, shockproof against falls from 1.5 mtr and freezeproof at temps as low as -10°C. The new VR-330 comes with 12.5x optical zoom, a large-screen 3-inch monitor, DUAL IS, and 3D shooting mode, where as the VR-320 comes without the 3D mode. The VG-110 features a 12 megapixel CCD, 4x optical zoom from 27mm wide angle and DIS mode that reduces picture blur using faster shutter speed…
The Olympus SZ-10 even detects your cat or dog
Olympus announces the SZ-10 compact digital camera that is perfect for travel and sports and features an 18x ultra-zoom lens, DUAL IS, and HD (1280 x 720) movies. The SZ-10 features an expanded range of Magic Filters inherited from the previous model, and the newly added Watercolor and Sparkle. But what’s more, this clever little camera can even automatically detect dog and cat faces. When you select [Pet Mode - Dog] or [Pet Mode - Cat] the camera will detect up to 10 faces of different dogs or cats…
Pentax announces Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS
Pentax announces its 12th generation of adventure series digital cameras, the new Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS. The new model features a 14 Mp sensor, 5x internal optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), a 2.7 inch LCD, and is waterproof to 33 feet, shockproof to withstand falls up to 5 feet and coldproof to sub-freezing temps of -10 degrees C. Its Enhanced Digital Microscope mode offers five macro LEDs for macro lighting. Both cameras will ship in April and will be priced at $349.95 for WG-1 and $399.95 for the version with GPS…
Olympus VR-320: Pocket-friendly long zoom with HD video capture
Kicking off the company’s announcements prior to the start of the CP+ tradeshow in Japan, Olympus has launched a new long-zoom compact camera offering high-def 720p video capture, the Olympus VR-320. Based around a 14 megapixel CCD image sensor and an Olympus-branded 12.5x optical zoom lens, the VR-320 offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from a generous 24mm wide angle to a powerful 300mm telephoto. As you’d expect given the telephoto reach on offer, the Olympus VR320 does offer true mechanical (sensor shift type) image stabilization, as one half of Olympus’ “Dual Image Stabilization”…
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Olympus VR-330: Europe-only variant of the VR-320
Alongside three announcements for the US market, Olympus Europe has today announced one further model for which we know of no US plans: the Olympus VR-330. Based around the same 14 megapixel CCD image sensor and Olympus-branded 12.5x optical zoom lens, as the VR-320, the Olympus VR-330 offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from a generous 24mm wide angle to a powerful 300mm telephoto. As you’d expect given the telephoto reach on offer, the Olympus VR330 does offer true mechanical (sensor shift type) image stabilization, as one half of Olympus’ “Dual…
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Olympus SZ-10: 14 megapixel ultrazoom announced
Olympus has today revealed its latest ultra zoom digital camera model: the Olympus SZ-10. Coupling a 14 megapixel CCD sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens, the SZ-10 provides everything from a useful 28mm-equivalent wide angle to a whopping 504mm telephoto. As you’d expect with this much reach, Olympus includes a sensor shift image stabilization system. There’s no optical or electronic viewfinder, though, with all interaction taking place on a 3.0-inch LCD display with ~153k pixel resolution…
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Olympus SZ-10: 14 megapixel ultrazoom announced
Olympus has today revealed its latest ultra zoom digital camera model: the Olympus SZ-10. Coupling a 14 megapixel CCD sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens, the SZ-10 provides everything from a useful 28mm-equivalent wide angle to a whopping 504mm telephoto. As you’d expect with this much reach, Olympus includes a sensor shift image stabilization system. There’s no optical or electronic viewfinder, though, with all interaction taking place on a 3.0-inch LCD display with ~153k pixel resolution…
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Olympus VG-110: Sub-$100 ultracompact targets the value-conscious
Olympus Corp. has today announced imminent availability of the Olympus VG-110 ultracompact digital camera. The Olympus VG110 combines a twelve effective megapixel image sensor and an Olympus-branded 4x optical zoom lens in an ultracompact body. Sadly — but perhaps not surprisingly, given the pricing — the Olympus VG-110 lacks any form of mechanical image stabilization. Images and movies are framed on a 2.7-inch LCD display with ~77k pixel resolution, roughly equating to a 320 x 240 pixel array. As…
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Olympus Announces Two Compact Ultrazooms
Olympus has announced two new compact ultra zoom cameras: the $250 18x SZ-10 and the $200 12X VR-320. The company also announced the VG-110, a $90 12-megapixel compact with a 4x zoom.
