Category: CES 2012

Kodak has announced the Kodak Easyshare Wireless Camera M750, which features a 16-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 3” capacitive touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi. “The launch of the EASYSHARE Wireless Camera M750 marks the perfect union of the smartphone and digital camera,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Digital Capture and Accessories. In addition to capturing 16-megapixel stills, the Kodak EasyShare Wireless Camera M750 can also record HD videos at a touch of the dedicated movie shutter release. Available in silver, teal blue and red for $169.95 / £129.95 MSRP, the camera will hit the shelves this spring.
Kodak has announced the Kodak Easyshare Wireless Camera M750, which features a 16-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 3” capacitive touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi. “The launch of the EASYSHARE Wireless Camera M750 marks the perfect union of the smartphone and digital camera,” said Phil Scott, Vice President of Digital Capture and…

CES 2012 kicked off this evening, Las Vegas time, with Unveiled, a pre-show event featuring over 70 companies.
Sadly there was little to report from a photography viewpoint, the highlight being the Lytro camera, which has been awarded the Best of Innovations Digital Imaging prize. Other highlights included new Thunderbolt hard-drives from Lacie, a Samsung surveillance camera called the SmartCam, and the PowerBag which promises to recharge your camera on the move by the end of the year.
We’ll have to wait until Monday’s press day for the real photo news, when Fujifilm, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony all have press conferences scheduled, so make sure to keep checking back regularly.
CES 2012 kicked off this evening, Las Vegas time, with Unveiled, a pre-show event featuring over 70 companies. Sadly there was little to report from a photography viewpoint, the highlight being the Lytro camera, which has been awarded the Best of Innovations Digital Imaging prize. Other highlights included new Thunderbolt…

Even though it doesn’t officially exist yet, US readers can now pre-order three lenses for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera, courtesy of none other than Amazon. Widely rumoured to be Fujifilm’s new compact system camera, the X-Pro1 will probably be announced tomorrow at Fujifilm’s CES 2012 press conference.
In the meantime, you can jump to the head of the queue and pre-order the X-Pro1 18mm F2.0 lens ($499.99), X-Pro1 35mm F1.4 lens ($499.99) and the X-Pro1 60mm F2.4 Macro lens ($599.99), or more conservatively check out the specifications for each one.
Update: Amazon has now pulled the pre-order pages for the lenses and for the X-Pro1 body, which also briefly appeared for an hour. Expect them to magically re-appear tomorrow if the X-Pro1 is officially announced.
Even though it doesn’t officially exist yet, US readers can now pre-order three lenses for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera, courtesy of none other than Amazon. Widely rumoured to be Fujifilm’s new compact system camera, the X-Pro1 will probably be announced tomorrow at Fujifilm’s CES 2012 press conference. In the meantime…

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D4 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?
Then check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of Nikon’s new flagship DSLR camera.
Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D4 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh? Then check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of Nikon’s new flagship DSLR camera.

Nikon gave a detailed presentation of the impressive new Nikon D4 DSLR camera at yesterday’s UK press event.
Click through for all the slides, which are also available in PDF format.
Nikon gave a detailed presentation of the impressive new Nikon D4 DSLR camera at yesterday’s UK press event. Click through for all the slides, which are also available in PDF format.

The Nikon D4 is a new flagship D-SLR for photographers who are looking for the ultimate digital SLR camera. This professional FX-format camera brings new levels of image quality, speed and precision to both still photography and video. The Nikon D4 has a 16.2-megapixel FX-format sensor, EXPEED3 image processing engine, 11 fps burst shooting, ISO 50-204,800 and Full HD (1080p) movies. The new WT-5 Wireless Transmitter (£649) features HTTP and FTP connection modes. The Nikon D4 will cost £4,799.99 / €5,658 and be available from 16th February.
The Nikon D4 is a new flagship D-SLR for photographers who are looking for the ultimate digital SLR camera. This professional FX-format camera brings new levels of image quality, speed and precision to both still photography and video. The Nikon D4 has a 16.2-megapixel FX-format sensor, EXPEED3 image processing engine…

The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a new fast aperture medium-telephoto lens.
The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a new fast aperture medium-telephoto lens.

Lexar today announced the industry’s first 1000x CompactFlash memory card. The UDMA-7 compliant Lexar Professional 1000x CompactFlash card will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities, and supports the VPG-20 specification, meaning the card has been tested and guaranteed for professional video capture streams at up to 20MB per second.
Lexar today announced the industry’s first 1000x CompactFlash memory card. The UDMA-7 compliant Lexar Professional 1000x CompactFlash card will be available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities, and supports the VPG-20 specification, meaning the card has been tested and guaranteed for professional video capture streams at up to 20MB…

Six weeks after Fujifilm UK’s announcement of the Fujifilm X-S1 26x zoom digital bridge camera (and Fujifilm Japan’s posting of the first official sample images), Fujifilm USA re-announced the camera along with its pricing for the US market. Featuring a 2/3”, 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 24-624mm equivalent lens, the Fujifilm X-S1 also offers a high-resolution EVF, articulated rear screen, flash hot shoe, full manual controls, raw image capture and Full HD video. In the US, the camera will be available later this month at an estimated retail price of $799.95.
Six weeks after Fujifilm UK’s announcement of the Fujifilm X-S1 26x zoom digital bridge camera (and Fujifilm Japan’s posting of the first official sample images), Fujifilm USA re-announced the camera along with its pricing for the US market. Featuring a 2/3”, 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 24-624mm equivalent lens, the…

The Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR is a slim, ultra-compact 16-megapixel camera with sensor-shift image stabilisation, 5x optical zoom and a Wireless Image Transfer function. The EXR-CMOS sensor has been redesigned to prioritise light sensitivity with a 30% reduction in noise levels, while the Z1000’s wide 3.5-inch LCD offers touchscreen control with multi-touch capabilities for smartphone-style navigation. The Wireless Image Transfer function allows users to connect their Android smartphone/tablet or iPhone/iPad with the camera and upload their images to social networking sites. Other highlights include Full HD movie capture with stereo sound, Face Tracking auto focus and a mini HDMI port. The FinePix Z1000EXR will be available a range of different colours.
The Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR is a slim, ultra-compact 16-megapixel camera with sensor-shift image stabilisation, 5x optical zoom and a Wireless Image Transfer function. The EXR-CMOS sensor has been redesigned to prioritise light sensitivity with a 30% reduction in noise levels, while the Z1000’s wide 3.5-inch LCD offers touchscreen control with…

The Fujifilm FinePix Z110 is a sleek all-metal camera with a 14-megapixel sensor and a 5x Fujinon zoom lens (though no mechanical or optical image stabilisation). The sliding front panel powers on the camera, while the rear-mounted buttons are illuminated with a blue LED light for easy operation in the dark. In addition to capturing 14-megapixel stills, the FinePix Z110 can also record 720p HD movies at a touch of the dedicated movie record button. The Fuji Finepix Z110 will be available in six colours: pink, purple, jade, blue, white and black.
The Fujifilm FinePix Z110 is a sleek all-metal camera with a 14-megapixel sensor and a 5x Fujinon zoom lens (though no mechanical or optical image stabilisation). The sliding front panel powers on the camera, while the rear-mounted buttons are illuminated with a blue LED light for easy operation in the…
The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a 16-megapixel superzoom/bridge camera with 30x optical zoom, Full HD movie recording, raw image capture and a flash hot-shoe. Compared to the HS20EXR it replaces, the Finepix HS30EXR has a greatly improved, 920,000-dot electronic viewfinder and a tilting, 460,000-dot LCD screen, while a switch in power supply to a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery promises up to 600 pictures per charge. Additionally, the HS30EXR features an improved EXR-CMOS sensor delivering cleaner images at higher ISO settings. Start-up time is now just around a half compared with that of the HS20EXR. The writing period after continuous shooting has also been dramatically cut to approximately 2 seconds (compared to 20 seconds on the earlier model). Finally, the handling of the FinePix HS30EXR has also been improved through the addition of a customisable Function button.
The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a 16-megapixel superzoom/bridge camera with 30x optical zoom, Full HD movie recording, raw image capture and a flash hot-shoe. Compared to the HS20EXR it replaces, the Finepix HS30EXR has a greatly improved, 920,000-dot electronic viewfinder and a tilting, 460,000-dot LCD screen, while a switch in…

The Fujifilm FinePix S4500 (pictured) and S4200 are two new, AA-powered 14-megapixel superzoom cameras with 30x and 24x Optical Power Zoom lenses, respectively. Inside these FinePix S-series cameras is a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with CCD-shift anti-shake functionality. Manual shooting mode, accessed via the mode dial, gives photographers full control over exposure. Photographs can be compased using a 200,000-dot electronic viewfinder or the 230,000-dot rear screen. Other highlights include a 2cm supermacro mode and 720p HD movie capture.
The Fujifilm FinePix S4500 (pictured) and S4200 are two new, AA-powered 14-megapixel superzoom cameras with 30x and 24x Optical Power Zoom lenses, respectively. Inside these FinePix S-series cameras is a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with CCD-shift anti-shake functionality. Manual shooting mode, accessed via the mode dial, gives photographers full control over…

The Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and FinePix SL240 are two new superzoom cameras with 30x and 24x zoom lenses respectively. Each camera houses a 1/2.3-inch 14 mega-pixel CCD sensor with sensor-shift image stabilisation. Both the SL300 (pictured) and SL240 have been optimised to provide a faster start-up, improved speed of Auto Focus and an upgraded response time. For times when users want to go beyond the still image, the new SL-series cameras are capable of capturing 720p HD movie at 30 fps. A mini HDMI output port enables both cameras to be quickly connected to an HD ready TV.
The Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and FinePix SL240 are two new superzoom cameras with 30x and 24x zoom lenses respectively. Each camera houses a 1/2.3-inch 14 mega-pixel CCD sensor with sensor-shift image stabilisation. Both the SL300 (pictured) and SL240 have been optimised to provide a faster start-up, improved speed of Auto…

According to Fujifilm, the new, 14-megapixel Fuji Finepix XP150 is “the toughest FinePix yet”. Dust-, sand and shockproof, the Fujifilm FinePix XP150 is water resistant down to a depth of 10m and will keep functioning all the way down to -10 °C. The 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens comes with a water repellent coating to prevent water droplets spoiling your shots and even the battery/memory slot cover comes with a new double lock design for ultimate protection from the elements. Thanks to the FinePix XP150’s new high sensitivity GPS antenna it’s now quicker and easier to pinpoint your location. And if you’re moving around and taking pictures, the FinePix XP150 will even track your movements and show the route on the LCD. Alternatively, you can create a pictorial map of the locations you’ve visited using the bundled My FinePix Studio software and your PC. The FinePix XP150 will be available in five colours: black, silver, orange, green and blue.
According to Fujifilm, the new, 14-megapixel Fuji Finepix XP150 is “the toughest FinePix yet”. Dust-, sand and shockproof, the Fujifilm FinePix XP150 is water resistant down to a depth of 10m and will keep functioning all the way down to -10 °C. The 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens comes with a…

The 14-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP50 is the latest model in the XP series of all-weather compact cameras. Waterproof to a depth of 5m, shock resistant and freezeproof down to -10 degrees Celsius, the FinePix XP50 has a 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens and a 14.4-megapixel CMOS sensor optimised for rapid response times. Available in black, blue, green, orange and silver, the FinePix XP50’s exterior has also been updated for both a more stylish appearance and an improved, easy-to-hold surface. Other highlights incluse sensor-shift image stabilisation, a Motion Panorama mode, a “super-bright” 2.7-inch rear screen, Full HD video recording and a mini HDMI cable connection port.
The 14-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP50 is the latest model in the XP series of all-weather compact cameras. Waterproof to a depth of 5m, shock resistant and freezeproof down to -10 degrees Celsius, the FinePix XP50 has a 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens and a 14.4-megapixel CMOS sensor optimised for rapid response…

The Fujifilm FinePix T400 is a entry-level, 16-megapixel camera with 10x optical zoom and CCD-shift image stabilisation. The camera offers a 28-280mm equivalent zoom range, a Motion Panorama mode, Smile & Shoot and Blink Detection modes as well as Face Recognition. A dedicated movie recording button makes it easy to record videos in 720p HD quality. The FinePix T400 also has in-camera movie editing features to allow users to edit their movie footage without having to upload to a computer or use complicated movie editing software. Additionally, Fujifilm claims that AF speeds have been “dramatically improved”, shutter lag has been reduced and the start-up time shortened. Further improvements have been made to the 3.0-inch LCD screen, which is now brighter and easier to see. The Fujifilm Finepix T400 will be available in five colours, including Pink, Purple, Blue, Silver and Black.
The Fujifilm FinePix T400 is a entry-level, 16-megapixel camera with 10x optical zoom and CCD-shift image stabilisation. The camera offers a 28-280mm equivalent zoom range, a Motion Panorama mode, Smile & Shoot and Blink Detection modes as well as Face Recognition. A dedicated movie recording button makes it easy to…

The Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR is a compact, 16-megapixel travelzoom camera with 20x optical zoom. The 25-500mm equivalent focal range is capable of tackling a vast range of subjects from wide-angle landscapes through to tightly cropped wildlife pictures. In addition to this wide-reaching zoom range, the FinePix F770EXR boasts an improved 16-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor, faster start-up and shot-to-shot times, enhanced GPS functionality and stylish design touches. The AF speed has also been improved, with Fujifilm claiming focus acquisition times as short as 0.16 seconds. Other highlights include a full range of manual controls, raw file capture and Full HD movie recording capabilities.
The Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR is a compact, 16-megapixel travelzoom camera with 20x optical zoom. The 25-500mm equivalent focal range is capable of tackling a vast range of subjects from wide-angle landscapes through to tightly cropped wildlife pictures. In addition to this wide-reaching zoom range, the FinePix F770EXR boasts an improved…

The Samsung DV300F is a new compact camera with Dual LCD technology and Wi-fi connectivity. The DV300F features a a 1.5-inch front LCD screen display, 16 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and a bright f2.5 lens with a 25mm wide-angle setting. The Samsung DV300F will cost £179.99.
The Samsung DV300F is a new compact camera with Dual LCD technology and Wi-fi connectivity. The DV300F features a a 1.5-inch front LCD screen display, 16 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and a bright f2.5 lens with a 25mm wide-angle setting. The Samsung DV300F will cost £179.99.