Daily Digital Camera News

The Samsung NX100 is the latest mirrorless camera that comes equipped with the world’s first i-Function lens. The intuitive i-Function button on the lens allows beginners and expert photographers to control the NX100 by scrolling through manual settings (shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO) and using the focus ring to change parameters for each setting. This camera also boasts a lens priority mode, selecting scene options optimized for the lens being used. The Samsung NX100 features a 14.6-megapixel APS-C size sensor with a dust reduction system, a 3-inch AMOLED display, up to ISO 6400, a 720p HD video recording and a range of smart filters. Available in black, white and brown, the Samsung NX100 with the 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens costs £449.99 (around US$716). Read more…

The Canon Powershot SX30 IS is known as the world’s first camera with a 35x zoom lens. The 14-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera comes equipped with a 24-840mm equivalent lens with optical image stabilization, a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD, a 14.1-megapixels sensor, High Dynamic Range, Zoom Framing Assist, a full manual control, an HD movie recording and a flash hot shoe. The lens construction comprises multiple special lens elements including an Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) element as well as a Hi-UD element, compensating for light aberrations while maintaining high image quality across the entire zoom range. The PowerShot SX30 IS also supports 720p HD movie capture with stereo sound and full optical zoom, allowing photographers to switch from stills to movies at the touch of a button. Focus and exposure can be locked or adjusted during movie recording, while a special Dynamic IS mode reduces the camera shake created when filming and moving at the same time, producing a more realistic, steadier picture. Additionally, the Canon Powershot SX30 IS also supports SDHC, SDXC memory cards and Eye-Fi. The Canon SX30 IS will be available in early October 2010 for $429.99 a pop. Read more…

The Fujifilm FinePix 300EXR is now available in Silver version. This point-and-shoot camera comes with a superb 15x Fujinon Super Wide-Angle lens (24mm – 360mm equivalent) and Fujifilm’s next generation EXR technology with Hybrid High Speed Auto Focus. The Fujifilm Finepix F300EXR also has a 12-megapixel EXR sensor, a new image stabilization system, a 3-inch high-contrast LCD screen with a resolution of 460,000 dots, a 360° Motion Panorama and HD movie capture. The Silver Fujifilm Finepix F300EXR will be available later this September worldwide. Read more…

The Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 digital camera is now available at Amazon for $499.95 each. For your info, the original price was $599.99, so you can save $100.04. The new Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 comes equipped with two 10-megapixel sensors and two Fujinon 3x optical zoom lenses. This set-up allows you to capture high-definition, high-resolution images and movies in 3D effortlessly, just by selecting 3D Auto. What’s more, your memories will be captured with stereo audio sound in movie mode. [Amazon]

Olympus today announced the availability of the limited-edition E-P2 kits. The Olympus E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition consists of a black E-P2 body, a matching black Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens and a VF-2 add-on electronic viewfinder, while the Olympus E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition comprises a black FL-14 external flash alongside the black E-P2 body and black Olympus 17mm f/2.8 pancake lens. Both camera kits feature retro styled lens caps imprinted with the original Olympus PEN F logo in silver. The Olympus E-P2 Special Black EVF Edition and the Olympus E-P2 Special Black Flash Edition will be launched in October 2010 for €1079 ($1,380) and €1049 ($1,342), respectively. The retro lens cap can also be purchased separately for €49.90 ($63). [PhotographyBLOG]

Canon has recently introduced the new Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera as a replacement for the Canon EOS 50D. This camera boasts a 3-inch vari-angle LCD (1,040,000 dots) monitor for easy low- or high-angle viewing, an improved APS-C sized 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images and Full High Definition (HD) video, a new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for finer detail and excellent color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities from 100 – 6400 (expandable to 12800) for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations. There is also an HDMI output for viewing images or videos on an HDTV. Additional features include a 9-point (all cross-type) AutoFocus AF system and the Canon’s iFCL metering system with a 63-zone Dual-Layer sensor. An Integrated Speedlite Transmitter also provides in-camera control of multiple EX flash units for more creative lighting. The Canon EOS 60D will be released in October 2010 for £1099.99/ €1309.99/ $1,099.00 (body only). Watch the video after the jump to get more details. Read more…