In this short video edited by Fujifilm Global, you will have a quick glance at how the new peaking focus display works on the new Fujifilm X100S premium compact camera works and how this new feature will help you get extra sharp in focus subjects on your photos. THe great thing is that this new [...]
CES 2013: Nikon launches two new digital compact mirrorless 1″ cameras, the Nikon 1 J3 and S1. These 14 and 10 megapixel cameras provide simple, user-friendly point-and-shoot functions while featuring ultra-fast burst modes and advanced video functions. Aiming to expand its range of mirrorless cameras, Nikon revealed the new J3 that will be replacing the [...]
For the event of CES 2013 Sony has reworked their line of digital compact waterproof cameras and announced theTG-2, TG-830 and TG630. Olympus has taken a leap forward with their waterproof level with the TG-2 which resists water to depths of 15 m.(+/- 48 ft.). On the basis of the TG1 iHS which I had [...]
Sigma launches its new enthusiast compact camera featuring a Merrill generation Foveon X3 sensor and now equipped with a 50mm f/2.8 lens, optimized for macro and close-up photo shooting. 50mm f/2.8 lens Sigma’s announcement during this CES 2013 comes as a bit of a surprise. The new addition to the Foveon X3 Merrill [...]
Here it is finally ! The long awaited successor of the famous Fujifilm X100 comes to reality. While one might have expected a Fuji X200, Fujifilm is actually unveiling the new X100S which is taking over the premium compact digital camera that made Fuji glorious again ! With a 23mm fast prime lens and an [...]
I appreciated the Fujifilm X10 in my review of thi nice traditional camera for its user interface, its 2/3″sensor and its high quality fast lens. Today, Fujifilm is back with the replacement camera of the X10 unveiling the X20 which brings many improvements to the concept of high-end digital compact optical zoom camera, an area [...]
Fujifilm is refining the concept of “DESLR-like” bridge camera and unveil today the FinePix HS50EXR, a bridge camera featuring an impressive 42x zoom lens which makes a giant leap in seconds between 24 mm and 1000 mm. Fujifilm also equiped the new travel camera with the company’s new “Intelligent” hybrid autofocus system which takes advantage [...]
Here is the new waterproof compact camera of Fujifilm’s range : the FinePix XP60. This year, Fujifilm has focused on shooting speed and Full HD video performance of its tough camera. XP60 resistance The Fujifilm FinePix XP60 is waterproof till 6 m deep. The designers of this compact waterproof camera have also endowed the [...]
Panasonic’s 2013 waterproof digital camera, the new Lumix DMC-FT5 follows the lead set by the TZ40 in replacing the TZ30: boosting connectivity with new Wi-Fi and NFC technologies. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5: a tough player The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 is quite a rugged device. Panasonic is announcing it can dive 12 meters under water, [...]
Here’s the new (2013) crusher compact ultra-zoom from the Panasonic line: the Lumix DMC-TZ40 (EU) / DMC-ZS30 (USA). On the really strategic of ultrazoom digital compact cameras, Panasonic comes today with the developed on the evolution of the TZ30. The TZ40 / ZS30comes to the market putting the accent on the possibilities offered by a [...]
Canon unveils today the Ixus 140, an ultra-compact camera in a beautifully designed body. It features a stabilized 8x optical zoom and Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless photo and video sharing. Connect it to a smartphone and you can even share on the go. In this CES 2013, along with the Ixus 140, Canon announced the [...]
With The Powershot N unveiled today ahead of the CES 2013 opening, Canon innovates and targets amateur photographers who want to sharpen their creativity as well as sharing their works of art on social networks on the go. This little high-tech ultra-compact camera is unmatched on the market today. It has a touch-screen, gets the [...]
Pentax unveils today its high-end compact camera with a 1/1. 7″ backside illuminated CMOS sensor and a promissing fast lens. Here is the Pentax MX-1. The Pentax MX-1 gets what it takes ti ensure the success of a compact camera aimed towards enthusiast photographers with the adoption of 1/1.7″ larger than usual sensor , more [...]
Like its predecessor the NX200 / NX210, the Samsung NX300 mirrorless camera gets an APS-C CMOS sensor of 20.3 megapixels. Samsung announced it as a new sensor. The technical data provided by Samsung about it are patchy to say the least, but it is likely to adopt a hybrid autofocus borrowing some photo diodes to [...]
Canon widens its line of fine art A3+ photo printers and announces the Pixma PRO-10 and a cheaper Pixma PRO-100 that will be sold with the Pixma PRO-1. Both printers get separated ink cartridges (8 for one and 10 for the other one) and are aimed towards enthusiast amateur photographers and professional photographers. They accept [...]
The Panasonic Lumix G X 35-100mm F2.8 is a telephoto lens which will give an equivalent to a 70-200mm f/2.8 once mounted on a MFT mirrorless camera like the GH3 announced on Monday by Panasonic at the Photokina 2012. It belongs to the high-end Micro 4:3 lens range identified by the letter “X”. Its optical built [...]
For the Photokina 2012, Hasselblad decided to surprise us and they did it ! The Hasselblad Lunar is a mirrorless camera with Sony E mount (the NEX cameras mount), APS-C 24MP sensor, 1080p, 2.36 OLED EVF, and Tri-Navi user interface. Yes, you have recognized the Sony NEX-7 under the luxury body. Yes, the Hasselblad Lunar is [...]
X-Rite, the compagny that bought every one including Pantone, launched a new amateur photographer, cheaper, screen calibration tool, the ColorMunky Smile. I use a ColorMunki myself at the studio and for my Macbook Pro Retina and like it : it is accurate, easy to use and can also calibrate my printer to create my own [...]
Casi unveils the EXILIM EX-H50, an affordable compact camera that will mainly shine thaks its powerful zoom, a 24x, both powerful and wide-angle, the H50 has an equivalent 25-600mm. Its image stabilization is a CCD-shift system. Talking about the sensor. I hate to say that but Casio is spoiling this promising lens with a cheap [...]
In Cologne, Germany, for the 2012 Photokina, Sigma unveiled 3 interesting lenses and a new logo to propel the compagny’s image for the next 20 years. The older I get and the better I like this lens brand. They have some affordable alternative lenses to the iconic Canon and Nikon ones and they now offer [...]
