Panasonic begins deliveries of the AG-AF100 professional micro 4/3-inch video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. Designed for film and video production communities, the AF100 incorporates a large 4/3-inch, 16:9 MOS imager and an optical low pass filter for elimination of aliasing and moiré. With pricing of $4,995, the camcorder features switchable FILM CAM and VIDEO CAM modes, with VFR operable in FILM CAM. It also has a wide ISO gain setting range that allows sensitivity to be set between ISO 200 and ISO 3200 (in FILM CAM), or gain adjusted between 18 dB and-6 dB (in VIDEO CAM).

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BenQ announced the 14 MP S1420 digital camera as an expansion of its S-series lineup. Coming with a vibrant orange-coloured metallic casing, the S1420 boasts the O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) that prevents blur on shots. Expected to be available in January 2011, the S1420 features a 26mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom, BenQ’s HDR II image enhancement technology, 720p HD movie recording capability, ISO 6400, and a a full range of creative shooting modes which includes “LOMO”, “Fisheye” and “Color accent”.

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Samsung launched its new WB700 ultra-slim camera. Coming with a 24X zoom function (made up of an 18X optical zoom and 1.3X Smart Zoom), the WB700 camera features a 24mm ultra-wide Schneider KREUZNACH® lens, a 16 Megapixel (MP) CCD sensor, and is also equipped with full manual control and the ability to record full 1080p high definition video (H.264 format). Samsung will ship the WB700 in April 2011 with pricing of $299.99.

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Samsung launched its new NX11 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Compatible with the new i-Function lens, the NX11 will come complete with an 18-55mm, a 20mm pancake and a 20-50mm zoom silver color i-Function lens. Alongside the built-in flash and built-in electronic VGA (640×480) viewfinder, the NX11 has a 3.0” AMOLED LCD screen and offers high quality video with 720p HD recording. And last but not least, its large APS-C sensor allows the videos to be recorded with shallow depth of field, providing effects similar to those in motion picture movies. Priced at $649 (with bundle zoom lens), the NX11 will be available in February 2011.

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Kodak is introducing a special KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera, BURTON Edition. Featuring an orange pixilated design resembling the Burton Custom 154 Snowboard, the BURTON Edition of KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera will be bundled with gear including a custom Camera Holster that fits around the arm or leg to capture the action, a KODAK Remote Control, a KODAK Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery and a KODAK SDHC Memory Card, 4 GB. Expected to be available for $199.95 beginning in January 2011, the BURTON Edition will be on display at the 2011 CES.

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The credit card-sized POCO 3D camera can shoot full 1080P high definition video, including 3D from its twin lens reflex eyes. This camera features auto focus capability and 5 MP sensor to offers quality photogaphy. Other highlights: a 8GB internal flash drive, Built-in piezo speaker plus twin miniature microphones (with noise cancellation), built-in 3.5mm socket, Vibrant 2.2″ widescreen TFT LCD display with touchscreen, Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion, Magnesium die-cast chassis with non-scratch black anodizing, and many more.

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Along with the Quick-Shot Sling, Tiffen also adds Photo Courier Bags to the DOMKE line of durable and reliable photographic bags. As a stylish alternative to the conventional photo bag, the Medium & Large Photo Courier Bags have a sleeve in the front of the bag, under the front flap, to slide your laptop. A storage pocket under the flap of all 3 models is the perfect place to store your cell phone & keys, out of the way yet quickly accessible. Designed for the way today’s photographer travels & works, the bags are held securely closed by generous full length Velcro panels, with added cover flaps to silence them in quiet shooting situations.

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I’m a beginner photographer that just bought a DSLR camera a few months ago. I started learning by doing right away after I got my first camera. And based on what I have learned, one thing that all of photographers should concern is Exposure or the total amount of light allowed to fall on the sensor during the taking of a photograph. Talking about exposure, there are three elements you should know: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. I don’t want to talk about it any further this time. What I want to mention in this post is about commercial lights that could be relevant. If you have a plan to build a photo studio, then the knowledge of commercial lighting fixtures could be benefit in the process of your design, even though it’s not the specific photography lighting equipments. I know that you may not want to find a sign lighting, commercial fluorescent lighting, etc. But there’s always something to tweak, right?