Pentax today announced the availability of the new firmware update version 1.01 for the Pentax Q compact digital camera. The new firmware update improves the resolution when the in-camera sharpening level is set to “Fine Sharpness”. The firmware also improves overall stability. Pentax Q owners can download the firmware update version 1.01 right here. [Pentax]
Fujifilm will launch the FinePix JX420 in Japan. Measuring 95.2mm x 57.2mm x 24.3mm and weighing 124 grams, the compact digital camera features a 16-megapixel CCD sensor with a 28mm wide-angle lens, a 5x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display, up to ISO 1600 (expendable to ISO 3200) and an SDHC/SD card slot. The digicam also supports a 10cm Macro mode and a 720p HD video recording capability.
Available in black, silver, pink and red, the Fujifilm FinePix JX420 will be launched in early November 2011 for 13,000 Yen or around US$170. Read more…
Fujifilm has unveiled the X100 Special Edition. Available only 200 units, the camera features a tan leather casing and a leather case that matches the original. For your info, the Fujifilm X100 is equipped with a 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, an EXR processor, a 23mm F2 Fujinon lens, a 2.8-inch LCD display, an ISO range of 200 to 6400 and an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. The camera also has a hybrid viewfinder that works in both optical and electronic modes. No word on pricing at this time. [DeviceMag]
Canon has announced the availability of its new flagship PIXMA Pro series model, the PIXMA PRO-1. Designed for professional and serious amateur photographers, the photo printer produces the highest possible print quality in colour and monochrome thanks to the unique 12-ink system and a new Chroma Optimizer ink. The 12-ink system expands colour gamut in most areas, while a new Chroma Optimizer ink produces professional quality black and white prints with excellent detail in shadow and highlight areas.
The PIXMA PRO-1 also supports 1200ppi input resolution to produce smoother prints with high resolutions up to 4800x2400dpi. What’s more, this high-quality photo printer also offers three color modes such as the Photo Colour print mode, the Linear Tone mode and the ICC Profiles mode. The Photo Colour print mode reproduces fresh blues and greens to match people’s memory of colours, while the Linear Tone mode reproduces colours with linear tone curve. And finally, the ICC Profiles mode enables users to utilize paper-specific colour profiles or create their own colour profiles.
If you are interested, you can purchase the Canon Pixma PRO-1 in November 2011 for £799(US$1,277). Read more…
Lomography has introduced four new film cameras from the La Sardina Pattern Collection namely the Domino, Mobius, Quadrat and Cubic. These new 35mm film cameras come equipped with a 22mm f/8 lens and support multiple exposures on a single frame using an independent MX switch. You can purchase the Lomograpy La Sardina Pattern Collection at the Lomography online store. See more pictures after the jump. Read more…
The Minimo-X is a toy digital camera that produces cool visual effects such as over-saturated colors, full double-exposure capability and intense vignette. Measuring 2-inch tall and weighing at just 1.1 oz, this portable camera is also able to capture artistic videos.
The Minimo-X comes equipped with a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 1-inch LCD display, a microSD card slot and a USB 2.0 port. If you want one, you can buy the Minimo-X digital Lomo camera via Photojojo! for US$130. Check out more pictures after the jump. Read more…
