Nikon has just unleashed their digital camera, the Coolpix P510 and the Coolpix P310. Despite being smaller than most bridge cameras, the 16-megapixel P510 sports an astonishing 42x optical zoom lens – that means a focal length range of 24mm to 1000mm as well as tiltable 921K-dot LCD monitor. The P510 uses Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization to keep shots steady at the higher-end of zoom, with 5fps burst shooting and integrated GPS. Sporting Full HD (1080p) movie recording with stereo sound, the Coolpix P510 can record in slow or fast motion using speeds of up to 120 fps (VGA) and comes with a built-in HDMI connector that lets you connect the camera directly to a TV. The Nikon P510 will be available in camera stores in America in March for $429.95. It will also available in two colors black and red.
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Samsung has just introduced the DV300F Wi-Fi compatible compact camera. Like the rest of the DualView line, the DV300F sports a front-facing, 1.5-inch LCD screen.The new DV300F also features Wi-Fi connectivity. It enables users to directly put taken photos online on Facebook and Picasa sites, as well as Samsung’s AllShare Play and Microsoft SkyDrive cloud services, share videos via Youtube. The camera itself offers 16-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom, and a 25mm wide-angle lens. Beyond the dual LCD screens, the DV300F also includes some photo templates and on-board image manipulation functions. Samsung has included an image stabilization system (IS), although it is not clear which technique they use
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Fujifilm has announced the X-S1, a premium-grade superzoom compact. The X-S1 is built around the same 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor as the X10 yet features a rather impressive 24 – 624mm equivalent (F2.8 – F5.3) Fujinon 26x zoom lens in a 12-group, 17-element configuration. . Its metal dials serve a high-quality look and feel, added by a rubberized coating and superior handling characteristics. Read more

Philips has just unleashed its new rugged waterproof pocked video camera, the Philips ESee CAM150. Rugged and waterproof, the ESee camcorder CAM150 is great indoors & out, even in water or snow.Philips ESee is dust proof (IPv6), drop-proof of up to 1.5m, and waterproof in 3 meters for up to 2 hours. This handy device allows users to shoot motion picture in full 1080p HD resolution, and also allows the convenient option of recording a QWVGA 240p version of their videos at the same time. The maximum resolution of photo is 8 megapixels.
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The Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera is finally available promises to breathe new digital life into one of our favorite mediums. Based around a 14 megapixel digital camera with a fixed focal length, autofocus lens of unknown specification, the Polaroid Z340 takes the company back to its roots by offering the ability to create prints straight out of the camera. Designed for portability, the Z340 combines its 14.0 megapixel digital camera with a ZINK-enabled printer using the ink-free Zero Ink Printing Technology from ZINK Imaging to deliver a 3×4″ print. Users can also choose to keep the Polaroid Classic Border Logo, or print out full bleed and contemporary 3×4″ photographs.
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Panasonic’s little Lumix GX1 is now official. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 is the interchangeable lens camera many keen photographers have been waiting for. The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is designed to fill the gap left by the GF1, as the GF2, and GF3 were announced, more serious photographers were missing the more advanced controls found on the GF1. With a larger hand grip, and higher resolution of 16.01-megapixel Live MOS sensor as well as Venus Engine, it should meet the needs of advanced photographers.
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RED finally announced its new Scarlet which now records in full 4K resolution. The RED Scarlet is essentially the junior version of the RED Epic, which sports an S35 sensor (close to APS-C sized). When it was first announced, the Scarlet was supposed to be available with an S35 sensor (dubbed the Scarlet S35). The Scarlet provides 4096 x 2160 pixel resolution for video and a very impressive 5120 x 2700 for still images. The RED Scarlet also comes with EF and PL mounts, although the PL version will be a bit more expensive than the EF. Other features of the camera include a 5K burst mode at 12fps, while also being able to capture 4K at 30fps – pretty impressive to say the least.
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Canon has jut introduced the new EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera to an assembly packed with Hollywood power players in the official announcement at Hollywood’s Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. The new EOS C300 Digital Cinema Camera consists of two new digital cinema cameras aimed at filmmakers, the EOS C300 and the C300 PL.
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DXG USA has introduced its latest iteration in its lineup of high-def 3D-capable camcorders, DXG-5F9V.The 5F9V features a sleek, compact dual-lens design and records 3D and 2D videos and photos in 1080p/30fps HD. No special glasses are required to film or playback one’s creations. DXG makes 3D technology simple through intuitive menu controls that allow the user to easily adjust shooting preferences between 3D and 2D.
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Sigma Germany has announced a limited edition Sigma SD1 that comes in a removable, hand-made wooden case to whet your appetite for luxury gadgets. The camera comes with a special wooden casing fashioned from Amboyna Burl, the deformed wood of the Southeast Asian Padauk tree. The case takes around 60 hours to cut, mill and polish. The two-part housing is split into separate front and rear sections, each of which leaves the camera’s top deck uncovered, but wraps around the sides and bottom of the camera. Of course, there are cutouts in the rear section to provide visibility for the SD1′s LCD display, and for the main controls
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