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The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is a new telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabiliser. This offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The 120-400mm lens also incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as full-time manual focus override. The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM will be vailable in April 2008.
The Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM is a new telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabiliser. This offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The 120-400mm lens also incorporates HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), which ensures a quiet and high-speed AF as well as…
The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is a high ratio zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. The new 18-125mm lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser), which offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM lens will be available in May 2008, price to be announced.
The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM is a high ratio zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras. The new 18-125mm lens incorporates Sigma’s original OS (Optical Stabiliser), which offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster. The Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM lens…
SanDisk have unveiled 3 new memory cards at PMA, including the 32Gb Ultra II SDHC Card. Also announced was a 16Gb Ultra II card and an 8GB SDHC Plus card. The new cards offer faster read and write speeds of 15 megabytes per second. “These mega-capacities in our SanDisk Ultra II line give users the worry-free ability to capture thousands of their memories and hours of HiDef video on a single card, while the faster write speed can reduce the time between shots and the faster read speed reduces time spent waiting to copy those images to a computer” said Susan Park, senior product marketing manager for SanDisk Ultra II cards. The 32GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC card with MicroMate USB 2.0 Reader has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $349.99. The 16GB card with reader has a suggested price of $179.99, and the 8GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus card has an MSRP of $99.99. The 16GB and 8GB cards are expected to be available worldwide in March, with the 32GB slated for shipping in April.
SanDisk have unveiled 3 new memory cards at PMA, including the 32Gb Ultra II SDHC Card. Also announced was a 16Gb Ultra II card and an 8GB SDHC Plus card. The new cards offer faster read and write speeds of 15 megabytes per second. “These mega-capacities in our SanDisk Ultra…
Leica has unveiled the M8 Upgrade Programme, a series of chargeable upgrades for the M8 camera, at PMA 2008. Available from March 2008, you can pay Leica to upgrade your M8 with either a further reduced shutter sound, a scratch-proof sapphire glass cover for the LCD monitor, the installation of latest firmware or a fresh two-year warranty. The first upgrades are due to be available from August 2008. From August the upgraded LEICA M8 is due to be available as a finished product option to compliment the current M8.
Leica has unveiled the M8 Upgrade Programme, a series of chargeable upgrades for the M8 camera, at PMA 2008. Available from March 2008, you can pay Leica to upgrade your M8 with either a further reduced shutter sound, a scratch-proof sapphire glass cover for the LCD monitor, the installation of…
Kodak is increasing prices on some of its consumer and professional still films and One-Time-Use Cameras. Beginning in the first quarter of 2008, the increases are blamed on increased costs of raw materials and escalating oil prices. Kodak has reiterated its commitment to its film portfolio, and to future investment in film.
Kodak is increasing prices on some of its consumer and professional still films and One-Time-Use Cameras. Beginning in the first quarter of 2008, the increases are blamed on increased costs of raw materials and escalating oil prices. Kodak has reiterated its commitment to its film portfolio, and to future investment…
The new Kingston 16GB Class 4 SDHC card is the largest capacity in Kingston’s line of SDHC cards. “Our new 16GB Class 4 memory card answers the performance needs and expands Kingston’s product line to provide a memory solution for every application.” said Jaja Lin, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston. The Kingston 16GB Class 4 SDHC card will cost $231.00.
The new Kingston 16GB Class 4 SDHC card is the largest capacity in Kingston’s line of SDHC cards. “Our new 16GB Class 4 memory card answers the performance needs and expands Kingston’s product line to provide a memory solution for every application.” said Jaja Lin, Flash memory marketing manager, Kingston…
Tamron are showing their new lens line-up for 2008 behind glass, including the 70-200 f/2.8, 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 and a couple of lenses featuring a built-in motor for Nikon DSLRs.
Website: Tamron PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Tamron are showing their new lens line-up for 2008 behind glass, including the 70-200 f/2.8, 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 and a couple of lenses featuring a built-in motor for Nikon DSLRs. Website: Tamron PMA 2008 Booth Tour
I’d already seen Panasonic’s new line-up for 2008 earlier in the week at their Spring Launch, so I won’t bore you with more pictures of the same compact cameras. Panasonic are demoing the prototype of a wireless camera, which was first shown at the CES show at the start of January. This version didn’t look any different, still being based on a modified DMC-TZ3, and Panasonic don’t have any further details on when we might see a final product.
Website: Panasonic PMA 2008 Booth Tour
We also have some exclusive photos from Panasonic’s PMA product launch, which took place at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas at the start of the week. Panasonic announced no less than 8 new compact cameras, including the successor to the popular TZ3, the DMC-TZ5.
Website: Panasonic 2008 Spring Launch
We also have a selection of 36 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, 10x zoom compact camera.
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Photos
I’d already seen Panasonic’s new line-up for 2008 earlier in the week at their Spring Launch, so I won’t bore you with more pictures of the same compact cameras. Panasonic are demoing the prototype of a wireless camera, which was first shown at the CES show at the start of…
As usual Kodak have a huge booth at PMA, but once again very little of interest unless you’re in the photo-finishing business (which to be fair, a lot of visitors to the show are). The brand new Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS ultra-zoom compact plus 3 more compacts that were first announced at CES were pretty much it for Kodak this year.
Website: Kodak PMA 2008 Booth Tour
As usual Kodak have a huge booth at PMA, but once again very little of interest unless you’re in the photo-finishing business (which to be fair, a lot of visitors to the show are). The brand new Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS ultra-zoom compact plus 3 more compacts that were first…
Casio’s PMA booth is centered around the incredible EX-F1, which can take 60 frames in 1 second at the full 6 megapixel resolution - you really have to try it out to believe it. Also featured are the pre-requisite incremental compact camera updates in a range of glaringly bright colours, inlcuding the Casio EX-S10, the world’s smallest and thinnest 10 megapixel digital camera.
Website: Casio PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Casio’s PMA booth is centered around the incredible EX-F1, which can take 60 frames in 1 second at the full 6 megapixel resolution - you really have to try it out to believe it. Also featured are the pre-requisite incremental compact camera updates in a range of glaringly bright colours…
Samsung are showcasing their 14 megapixel GX20 DSLR, successor to the GX10 and close sibling to the Pentax K20D (they’re basically the same camera). Note that in the UK the GX20 is some £200 cheaper than Pentax’s version. As with every other manufacturer at PMA 2008, Samsung also have a multitude of new compacts on show.
Update: I’ve now tracked down the Samsung GX20 wireless grip, which is being shown in early prototype form. This slots into the bottom of the camera and provides Wi-Fi connectivity. The prototype doesn’t have room for batteries, but the final version may take batteries when it’s released around May.
Website: Samsung PMA 2008 Booth Tour
Samsung are showcasing their 14 megapixel GX20 DSLR, successor to the GX10 and close sibling to the Pentax K20D (they’re basically the same camera). Note that in the UK the GX20 is some £200 cheaper than Pentax’s version. As with every other manufacturer at PMA 2008, Samsung also have a…
Star of the show for Nikon is the entry-level D60 DSLR, 10 megapixel successor to the D40x. This diminutive camera will go head-to head with Canon’s EOS 450d and Sony’s A200 models. Nikon are also showing new lenses and a vast sea of multi-coloured Coolpix compacts.
Website: Nikon PMA 2008 Booth Tour
We also have a selection of 20 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Nikon D60 DSLR camera.
Website: Nikon D60 Photos
Star of the show for Nikon is the entry-level D60 DSLR, 10 megapixel successor to the D40x. This diminutive camera will go head-to head with Canon’s EOS 450d and Sony’s A200 models. Nikon are also showing new lenses and a vast sea of multi-coloured Coolpix compacts. Website: Nikon PMA 200…
The Pentax K20D and K200D DSLRs are on show at PMA - the 14 megapixel K20D puts Pentax right in the mix in the competitive mid-range DSLR market. Completing Pentax’s Spring line-up are some new lenses and 4 new compact cameras.
Website: Pentax PMA 2008 Booth Tour
We also have a selection of 40 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Pentax K20D DSLR camera and new smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II zoom lens.
Website: Pentax K20D Photos
The Pentax K20D and K200D DSLRs are on show at PMA - the 14 megapixel K20D puts Pentax right in the mix in the competitive mid-range DSLR market. Completing Pentax’s Spring line-up are some new lenses and 4 new compact cameras. Website: Pentax PMA 2008 Booth Tour We also have…
With no new DSLRs, Olympus are busy pushing their extensive range of compact cameras - no fewer than 9 new models in total, all in a wide range of colours. Most interesting is the 20x zoom SP-570 UZ, which is currently the World’s biggest ultra-zoom camera.
Website: Olympus PMA 2008 Booth Tour
With no new DSLRs, Olympus are busy pushing their extensive range of compact cameras - no fewer than 9 new models in total, all in a wide range of colours. Most interesting is the 20x zoom SP-570 UZ, which is currently the World’s biggest ultra-zoom camera. Website: Olympus PMA 200…
Canon have the same size stand as last year, but this time with fewer new products on display. The Digital Rebel XSi is the star for Canon, joined by two new pro lenses and a few compact digicams.
Website: Canon PMA 2008 Booth Tour
We also have an extensive gallery of product shots taken at Canon UK’s recent Spring launch in London.
Website: Canon Spring Launch 2008
Canon have the same size stand as last year, but this time with fewer new products on display. The Digital Rebel XSi is the star for Canon, joined by two new pro lenses and a few compact digicams. Website: Canon PMA 2008 Booth Tour We also have an extensive gallery…
The new Sigma DP1 packs the full specification of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera. The DP1 features a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. It can record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. The Sigma DP1 offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with a Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels. Availability is “Spring 2008”...
The new Sigma DP1 packs the full specification of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera. The DP1 features a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. It can record images in RAW or…
We have a selection of 20 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Nikon D60 DSLR camera on a recent press trip to Las Vegas, USA. Please note that the Nikon D60 that I used was a pre-production version, therefore these images do not represent the quality of the final production camera.
Website: Nikon D60 Photos
We have a selection of 20 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Nikon D60 DSLR camera on a recent press trip to Las Vegas, USA. Please note that the Nikon D60 that I used was a pre-production version, therefore these images do not represent the quality of…
As promised, we have a selection of 36 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 ultra-zoom compact camera on a recent press trip to Las Vegas, USA. Please note that the DMC-TZ5 that I used was a pre-production version, therefore these images do not represent the quality of the final production camera.
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Photos
As promised, we have a selection of 36 photos taken with a pre-production version of the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 ultra-zoom compact camera on a recent press trip to Las Vegas, USA. Please note that the DMC-TZ5 that I used was a pre-production version, therefore these images do not represent…
After weeks of rumours and leaks, it should come as no surprise that the Sony A350 and A300 DSLR cameras have been announced. The two cameras are identical except for the megapixel count - the A350 has a 14.2 megapixel sensor, and the A300 10.2 megapixels. Both the A350 and A300 offer a variable angle 2.7 inch LCD screen, new Quick AF Live View mode for fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, high ISO of 3200 and Sony’s D-Range Optimizer. The DSLR-A300 kit with a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens will ship in April for about $800. The DSLR-A350 camera body will be available in March for about $800, and the DSLR-A350 kit with a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 3.9x zoom lens will be available for about $900 at the same time.
After weeks of rumours and leaks, it should come as no surprise that the Sony A350 and A300 DSLR cameras have been announced. The two cameras are identical except for the megapixel count - the A350 has a 14.2 megapixel sensor, and the A300 10.2 megapixels. Both the A350 and…
Sony have announced two new lenses - the Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G. Co-developed with Carl Zeiss, the Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA is a wide angle 24-70mm zoom lens with a large f/2.8 aperture. The Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA lens will be available for about $1,750. The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G incorporates the optical performance of Sony’s G series in a compact and flexible telephoto zoom lens. The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G lens will be available for about $800. Both lenses will be available this spring.
Sony have announced two new lenses - the Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G. Co-developed with Carl Zeiss, the Vario Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA is a wide angle 24-70mm zoom lens with a large f/2.8 aperture. The Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA lens will be…