Tuesday, January 06, 2009

The Pentax Optio P70 is a new 12 megapixel camera with a 4x, 27.5-110mm zoom lens. Also featuring a 2.7 inch LCD screen, 720p video mode and triple anti-shake protection, the Pentax P70 is as thin as 16.5mm in some sections. Available in five colours, the Pentax P70 will cost £149 in the UK and $199.95 in the US, shipping in February 2009.

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The Pentax Optio E70 is a new entry-level 10 megapixel camera with triple anti-shake protection. Powered by AA-size batteries, the Pentax E70 has large buttons, icons and Green and Auto Picture modes for beginners. The E70’s face-detection mode can detect up to 32 faces in a single image in approximately 0.03 seconds. The Pentax Optio E70 will be available in champagne gold, deep blue and red for $139.95, shipping in February 2009.

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Pentax have launched a white version of the entry-level K-m digital SLR camera. In these unique, limited-edition kits, both the Pentax Km camera body and the zoom lenses have a brilliant white finish. 100 Km Whites will be available in the UK, priced at £449.99 for the single 18-55mm lens kit, and £549.99 for the twin lens kit (also includes the 50-200mm lens).

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Today is the 50th anniversary of the Canon SLR camera. Since the Canon Flex was launched in May 1959, over 50 million Canon SLRs have been sold worldwide. The EOS series was born in 1987 with the EOS 650 and the EF-series (Electro focus) lens system. The new EOS 5D Mark II is the first camera to record Full HD movies.

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The LaCie Hard Disk MAX is a powerful dual-drive external hard disk with built-in RAID 0 and RAID 1 functionality. “Our Hard Disk Max is the ideal mass-storage product for users looking for high performance and data protection,” said Lise Manteau, LaCie’s Consumer Hard Disk Drive Product Manager. “Its elegant design and ease of use, combined with its competitive price, will appeal to users who have ever-growing data storage requirements.” The LaCie MAX can be set in either a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with a simple flick of a switch on the back panel. The LaCie Hard Disk MAX is available worldwide starting at $269.99.

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Adobe has added RAW file support for 7 digital cameras to Lightroom 2.2, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC-LX3. The Lightroom 2.2 update also includes several refinements such as enhanced performance of the local adjustment tools. In addition, Adobe’s Camera Profiles are now available natively within Lightroom 2.2 and are provided automatically as part of this release.

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Panasonic have released a firmware update for the DMC-G1 camera. Version 1.1 improves the usability of the AE Lock and MF Assist features, and you can now make colour adjustments to the LCD and the LVF (Live View Finder). Additional performance updates are also included in this new firmware.

Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Firmware Update 1.1

Serif Digital Photo Suite 2009 is a new feature-rich photography software suite. Combining AlbumPlus X3, PanoramaPlus 3 and the QuickFix Studio, Digital Photo Suite 2009 offers photographers of any level of experience an affordable, fast and easy way to organize, fix, enhance and share their photos. Serif Digital Photo Suite 2009 retails for $49.99 and is available now.

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D90 Remote and D300 Remote allow you to control the Nikon D90 or Nikon D300 cameras from a PC. Developed by Breeze Systems, the D90 Remote and D300 Remote software applications also display live images on a PC screen, take a series of photos and print them out, and shoot time lapse sequences. D90 Remote and D300 Remote are available now priced at $95 each.

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Monday, January 05, 2009

Kodak have unveiled four new digital cameras - the Z980, M380, M340, M320 models. The Kodak Z980 has a market-leading 24x zoom image-stabilised lens (26-624mm), 12 megapixels, 3 inch LCD screen, and detachable vertical grip, available for $399.95 from Spring 2009. The new Kodak M380 camera boasts a 10 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, and 2.7 inch LCD ($179 from March 2009), while the Kodak M340 offers a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, and 2.7 inch LCD. Finally the Kodak M320 features a 9 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, and 2.7 inch LCD. UK pricing and availability for all four new Kodak cameras is still to be confirmed.

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