Available in three colors: black, silver, and pink, the Ricoh CX6 digital camera features a high magnification 10.7x (28-300 mm) optical wide-angle zoom lens that achieves AF focusing times as fast as 0.1 seconds. The CX6 also adds a function for automatic adjustment of brightness based on the level of brightness of the subject. Other highlights: new aperture/shutter-speed priority modes, snap movie function, and many more.
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Released in September this year, the new GR DIGITAL IV digital camera features a new image engine and a refined optical filter. As the successor model to the GR DIGITAL III, the new GR IV comes with a Hybrid AF System and an Image-sensor-shift Image Stabilization Function, and a 3-inch, approximately 1.23 million-dot VGA LCD monitor. Other highlights: an electronic level that can detect inclination in the tilt direction; the conventional horizontal direction; Dynamic Range Compensation; and Interval Composite, which can combine images shot at a certain shooting interval.
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Designed for outdoor use, the new RICOH PX digital camera offers 5.0×, wide-angle (28 mm) and telephoto (140 mm) optical zoom in a water- and shock-resistant package that can safely be used for hassle-free photography in a wide variety of locations and situations. Its high-resolution, 16-million–pixel CCD sensor and Smooth Imaging Engine IV image processing engine combine for high-resolution, high-quality photographs.
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Panasonic announced the LUMIX DMC-3D1 digital camera that employs two newly-developed lens units that can capture 3D and 2D photos and videos. The LUMIX 3D1, with a twin-lens design, features 25mm ultra-wide angle lenses with 4x optical zoom that can record high resolution 8-megapixel 3D photo and 1920×1080 60i high quality 3D HD video using side-by-side method. The LUMIX 3D1’s optics also offers users an approximately 169% larger viewing space compared to that of 35mm cameras.
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The easy-to-use PENTAX Optio RS1500 features a new removable PENTAX-original faceplate system featuring a no-hassle screwless faceplate design and interchangable lens ring snap (choice of orange or black included) to hold custom skins of any personal choice or design. Just like the popular low-end Nokia phones, now, users may change the camera’s appearance in three easy steps without the need for additional tools.
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PowerShot SX40 HS camera includes a new DIGIC 5 image processor, HS SYSTEM, Full HD video capture, High-speed Burst HQ and Intelligent IS. In addition to superb low-light performance and increased overall speed, the PowerShot SX40 HS also features: a 35x optical zoom range (24mm-840mm) with image stabilizer and a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image senso; up to ISO 3200; a 2.7-inch wide vari-angle LCD; Improved Smart AUTO settings; Zoom Framing Assist button. The PowerShot SX40 HS Digital is scheduled to be available in late September for $429.99.
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Canon announced the PowerShot S100 point-and-shoot camera. Powered by a new DIGIC 5 image processor, the S100 boasts HS SYSTEM, Full HD video capture, High-speed Burst HQ and Intelligent IS. PowerShot S100 featuring a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 24-120mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom, GPS functionality and is capable of achieving improved low-light performance of up to ISO 6400. Additionally, the camera utilizes an f/2.0 lens. This camera is expected to be available in early November for an estimated selling price of $429.99.
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The new COOLPIX cameras in the S-Series lineup include S8200, S6200, S1200pj, and S100. The COOLPIX S8200 and COOLPIX S6200 offer high performance zoom with quality NIKKOR optics, while the COOLPIX S1200pj comes with a 20-lumen built-in projector and compatibility with the iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®. And the COOLPIX S100 boasts an OLED touch screen and chic design.
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