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Samsung Electronics has announced the availability of its new ultra compact camera, the ST30. The camera features a unique design finished with a high quality metal body and whatever the color of your party outfit, the ST30 has a color to match it. Measuring 82.0mm x 51.9mm x 16.9mm, the Samsung ST30 comes equipped with Smart Auto focus, a 10-megapixel 1/3-inch CCD sensor, an internal battery charging system, a 28mm lens and a 3x power optical zoom. Additional features include Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, Beauty Shot and Self Portrait. The Samsung ST30 compact digital camera will be launched in March 2011 for US$99.99. See more pictures after the jump. Read more…
LPA design has issued the firmware update version 2.100 for the new Nikon FlexTT5 transceiver and MiniTT1 transmitter. The new firmware update adds full support for the Nikon D7000 camera and preliminary support for the SB-700 flash unit, changes the default zoom head setting on remote Speedlights from 26mm to 24mm, and fixes bugs. PocketWizard Utility 1.35 for Mac and Windows is required to download and install firmware update version 2.100. Click the Check for Updates button within the program to begin the process. [Rob Galbraith]
Nikon will release the Nikon Coolpix S8100 in Europe and South Africa very soon. Introduced in the US in September 2010, the 12-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S8100 supports a 10x optical zoom and can capture photos at up to 10 frames per second. The camera also has a back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a 30-300mm equivalent zoom lens that can be used even while recording 1080p Full HD videos. What’s more, the Nikon Coolpix S8100 supports in-camera HDR imaging and advanced Night Landscape mode. An in-camera high dynamic range (HDR) function merges images of the same scene to achieve a single image with a broad range of tonal detail for a frame-worthy shot, while an advanced Night Landscape mode combines a series of five consecutive shots taken at a fast shutter speed into a single image with reduced noise for when taking handheld shots. Too bad, there is no info on pricing for this camera in the Europe and South Africa markets. The Nikon Coolpix S8100 retails for around $270 in the USA. Folks in the UK are able to purchase this compact digicam via Jessops. [ePHOTOzine]
The Olympus VG-130 and VG-120 are two new entry-level digital compact cameras. The VG-130 features a metal body, while the VG-120 comes with a plastic body. Both digicams have a 14-megapixel sensor, a wide angle 5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm), a 3-inch LCD display, an ISO 100 to 1600 and a 19.1mm thin body. The Olympus VG-130 and VG-120 are priced at US$139.99 each. Read more…
The Olympus VR-310 is an affordable compact digital camera that comes equipped with high-end specifications. Measuring at just 19.3mm thick, the Olympus VR310 features a 10x super wide optical zoom (24-240mm) for superb close-ups and group shots, 720p HD Movie with sound for capturing movies in excellent quality, a 14-megapixel sensor, Dual Image Stabilization for reducing blur with fast-moving shots, a 3-inch color LCD (230,400 dots) for easily framing, reviewing and sharing shots, Scene Mode for automatic settings that suit specific conditions (e.g., Landscape, Night), Magic Filters for adding creative effects to still photos, an ISO 100 to 1600, SDHC memory card compatible and USB battery charging. Available in silver, black, red and purple, the Olympus VR-310 will be launched in January 2011 for US$179.99. See more pictures after the jump. Read more…
Olympus has introduced two members from the Tough series compact cameras. Dubbed as the TG-610 and TG-310, these 14-megapixel cameras are shockproof to 5 ft and freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The TG-610 comes with a 5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.) and is waterproof to 16 ft, while the TG-310 has a 3.6x wide optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.) and is waterproof to 10 ft. Both cameras can also record 720p HD videos and come with a 3D mode that can also be used underwater. The Olympus TG-610 and TG-310 will be available next month at retail prices of US$299.99 and US$199.99, respectively. Read more…
