Nikon released the new AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens compatible with Nikon FX-format digital-SLR cameras. The AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a 10.7X super-telephoto lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28mm to telephoto 300mm. This lens is also equipped with the VR II vibration reduction mechanism.
Nikon released the new AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens compatible with Nikon FX-format digital-SLR cameras. AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a 5X standard zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 throughout its entire zoom range. Nano Crystal Coat has been deposited on some lens elements for fine, clear images, and the lens is equipped with Nikon’s latest vibration reduction mechanism, VR II.
Nikon released the new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G lens compatible with Nikon FX-format digital-SLR cameras. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is a fast, mid-telephoto prime (fixed focal length) lens that combines a large maximum aperture of f/1.4 with beautiful blur characteristics and superior rendering.
ViewNX 2 inherits its basic functions from ViewNX and offers improved operation and image editing and printing functions. In addition to a revamped user interface, which offers three different workspaces suited to common uses of the application, ViewNX 2 includes new editing functions for still images such as Crop and Straighten, as well as new movie editing functions, including one that allows movie frames to be saved as still images. ViewNX 2 also offers greater control over print settings, making it a convenient image browsing and editing software application for all users of digital cameras, from beginners to advanced users. ViewNX 2 also provides greater collaboration with my Picturetown, Nikon’s image storage and sharing service, making image upload simpler. ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software application for browsing, editing and sharing of still images and movies.
Samsung launched its Samsung NX100 – a mirrorless camera equipped with the world’s first i-Function lens which allows users to control their camera through the lens. The NX100 features an APS-C size senso and a 3-inch AMOLED screen. The NX100 also boasts an ISO that is raised to a maximum of 6400 for action shots. The NX100 also has a lens priority mode which makes switching between lenses easier than ever. Each lens is clearly marked with icons that illustrate their main usages, so beginners can quickly understand which lens they need to select for any given scene.
Olympus announced its E-5 DSLR camera featuring a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor with a TruePic V+ image processing engine, 270 Degree Swivel LCD, in-body Mechanical Image Stabilization, and built-in Dust Reduction System. Expected to be available in October 2010 for $1,699.99 (body only), the E-5 is able to capture video in crisp 720p HD video at 30 frames per second. Other highlights: new Dramatic Tone art filter, an internal Digital Level Sensor, HDMI output, and more.
The new PENTAX Optio RS1000 customizable digital camera features a removable faceplate to hold interchangeable skins of any personal design. The design possibilities for the RS1000 are infinite. Owners may skin this newest Optio to match a mood, an event, a milestone, an outfit, and so much more. There are four ways to get started personalizing the PENTAX Optio RS1000: 1) Immediately dress the camera in a choice of 11 (three plus eight) standard skins that ship with the product. 2) Use the included SKINIT® gift card to design and order a free, high-quality, pre-cut, 3M™ vinyl skin from www.skinit.com. 3) Use an included stencil to trace cutout lines onto printed photos, wrapping papers, drawings, and more to use as a skin. 4) Download the PENTAX PERSONAL SKIN DESIGNER Adobe Air-based software from www.pentaximaging.com (availability to coincide with product shipping). Use the digital designer to import a photo or digital image, saving a skin as a PDF for printing on a color printer.
PENTAX announced the colorful PENTAX K-r DSLR camera offering new features including a fast framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, a 12.4 megapixel low-noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture. Key features of the PENTAX K-r DSLR include: Three stylish color – black, white, and red; Large 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; Faster high-speed 6 FPS framerate that captures 25 images in a single sequence; A maximum 1/6000 second shutter speed; Viewfinder focus point indicator; Improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode High sensitivity 100-25600 ISO range with improved noise performance from the new 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor; Versatile dual-power-source design, which offers the choice of either a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or four AA-size battery power (using optional AA Battery Holder D-BH109); Infrared data transfer compatible with the IrSimple™ high-speed infrared data transmission system for wireless data transfer to the web or other IrSimple-compatible devices (includes a match-game between two PENTAX K-r’s). The PENTAX K-r digital SLR will ship in October 2010 for $799.95 (Body Kit)
