Samsung SMX-F70 Camcorder

Samsung is back with its latest camcorder namely the SMX-F70. This SD camcorder is powered by a CMOS sensor with progressive (1280x720) recording, at 30 or 25 frames per second for NTSC or PAL systems, respectively. The video recorder has a powerful 65x intelli-zoom and 52x optical zoom Schneider Kreuznach lens so that every detail can be picked up, even when focusing on a distant background scene. What makes the Samsung SMX-F70 more interesting is that it has an intelligent Smart Auto feature, allowing you to select shooting modes depending on the light and subjects to give you the best possible picture. No word yet on pricing. [Press Release]

Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera Now In Red

Nikon has just added a new color option ‘Red' to its D3100 DSLR camera line-up. Just like the black version, the red version also sports the same 14.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch 230k-dot TFT LCD screen, Nikon's EXPEED 2 Image Processing Engine, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a mini HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording at 24fps. The D3100 Red will be available across Europe and the US from September 22nd. [PhotographyBlog]

Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Digital Camera

The new Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR digital camera features a 16-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor with a 15x optical zoom, GPS Landmark Navigator, RAW image capture and both automatic and manual exposure modes. This compact camera supports a new EXR Auto mode with a Motion Detection capability, which will reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions. Additionally, the Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR also has an enhanced Motion Panorama mode for 360° panoramic images and a continuous shooting mode with frame rates up to 8fps at full resolution. Other features include a full HD 1080p movie capture with stereo sound and a high speed movie option for freezing fast moving action at up to 320fps. The Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR will be launched at the end of October 2011 for £269($435). [dpreview]
source: TechFresh

Fujifilm has a new FinePix in-town with the F600EXR

Fujifilm has introduced this morning in Japan a new compact cameras with the FinePix F600EXR. This new 16Mpix BSI (Back Side Illuminated) Camera comes in Japan in four different colors, with a 15x optical Zoom, GPS, RAW support and with both automatic and manual exposure.

The F600EXR also comes with several nice additional features like Fujifilm EXR technology, an 8fps burst mode, Seamless Motion Panorama 360 mode, a Full HD Movie mode and a nice little 320fps slow-motion mode.

The FinePix F600 EXR uses key aspects of the specification first seen on the F550 EXR, but adds extra functionality. The pioneering 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor now features new EXR Auto with a Motion Detection capability to virtually reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions. The built-in GPS functionality adds a Landmark Navigator feature to help photographers pin-point locations, and the 15x wide-angle optical zoom lens now doubles its telephoto power thanks to the new intelligent digital zoom mode. It all stacks up to make the FinePix F600 EXR a dynamic package and one that will set new standards in the premium compact camera market.

Intelligent Digital Zoom pulls in the most distant details

The FinePix F600 EXR is no slouch when it comes to zoom capability. The camera features a wide-reaching 15x optical zoom, which offers the 35mm equivalent of a 24-360mm lens.

This ensures that users can capture a wide range of images from landscapes through to tightly framed details.

Thanks to the new Intelligent Digital Zoom feature, however, the F600 EXR's zoom range offers double the telephoto power. With its 30x Intelligent Digital Zoom, even the most distant objects can be turned into frame-filling close-ups, greatly extending the creative uses for the FinePix F600 EXR.

Intelligent Digital Zoom is an enhanced digital zoom function. Cameras featuring conventional digital zoom functionality boost sharpness during processing by enhancing the edges of all objects in the frame. However, this also increases noise in unwanted areas of the image, leading to lower quality results. Fujifilm's Intelligent Digital Zoom assesses areas of contrast within an image and applies selective processing to the sections of the image where sharpness can be boosted without lowering image quality. This ensures that digital noise is not increased uniformly across the frame so results are much improved.

Improved sensor technology = improved low light pictures

The bespoke 1x2" 16 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor in the FinePix F600 EXR was first seen in the F550 EXR and combines Back Side Illuminated CMOS (BSI-CMOS) and EXR technologies to deliver superb results across a wide range of lighting conditions. This is thanks to the design of the sensor, which improves light transmission to boost performance, most notably in low light conditions. On the F600 EXR, however, low light results are further enhanced thanks to the improved EXR Auto mode that now offers Motion Detection plus a superior scene recognition range than previous models.

The new Motion Detection function enables the FinePix F600 EXR to tackle motion blur on three fronts with mechanical image stabilisation, high ISO sensitivity and the new Motion Detection capability working together. In low light conditions with EXR Auto mode selected, the FinePix F600 EXR will automatically identify if the subject is moving. If it is, the camera deploys Motion Detection and a higher ISO to ensure the subject is captured, blur free. If no subject movement is identified, the FinePix F600 EXR will automatically keep the ISO lower and use image stabilisation for blur free results.

This new functionality is in addition to the EXR sensor's unique technology. Leave the FinePix F600 EXR in EXR Auto and it will select the best option to deliver a great result. But users who prefer to take more control themselves can choose from:

· EXR HR (High Resolution) priority mode is where the sensor utilises every one of its 16 megapixels for the highest quality results.

· EXR DR (Dynamic Range) priority mode where two images are captured and then merged together to produce superb results on high contrast scenes.

· EXR SN (Signal to Noise) priority mode in which pixels are doubled up to increase sensitivity and give better results in low light conditions.

Augmented Reality Landmark Navigator - the next level of GPS

GPS tagging is the latest must-have feature on compact cameras and after introducing the functionality on the FinePix F550 EXR, Fujifilm has taken the technology further with the introduction of a GPS Landmark Navigator on the FinePix F600 EXR.

Imagine you're visiting a city that you've never been to before. You want to be sure you take in all the famous sites - or you simply want to know where they are in relation to your current location. GPS Landmark Navigator enables you to do just that. The FinePix F600 EXR automatically locates places of interest from its on-board database of around one million locations before displaying these points on the camera's LCD, showing their relative position, distance from your current spot and type of location depending on a range of category icons. Users can also add and edit location names.

This exciting new feature is offered in addition to the GPS functionality introduced in the FinePix F550 EXR. This includes Photo Navigation to help users to find their way back to a previously-photographed location, and tracking data where users can create a route of their travels - along with pictures taken along that route - once they return home using Google Maps*.

*You need to install "MyFinePix Studio" on your PC to access to this function.

Great panoramic shots - seamlessly!

A 360° panoramic image of a location makes for a great memory and the FinePix F600 EXR has an enhanced Motion Panorama mode that ensures those memories are even better preserved. With the camera's 360° panorama functionality, each side of the panorama is connected so you get one - seamless - panoramic shot. No details are missed and you're assured of recording every single aspect of a location.

Good panoramic shots also rely on a steady grip on the camera and the FinePix F600 EXR's new rubber coating (only available on Black version) on the front plate will ensure a solid hold, as well as enhancing the overall feel of the camera. Coupled with the high resolution 3.0-inch LCD screen (460K dots), the FinePix F600 EXR all adds up to a fantastic handling experience.

Fantastic features for maximum versatility

In addition to all these exciting new features, the F600 EXR also offers a wide range of picture taking modes that make it the ideal model for almost every photographic occasion. ISO sensitivity up to 12,800, a full complement of exposure modes including aperture priority, shutter-priority and manual for creative shooting, continuous frame capture of up to eight frames per second at full resolution, RAW file format, a selection of film simulation modes, and a full-featured integrated flash are just some of the multitude of options available.

And for users preferring to capture video footage, the FinePix F600 EXR offers full HD 1080p movie capture with stereo sound and a high speed movie option for freezing fast moving action at up to an incredible 320 frames per second.

Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR key features:

· 16 megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor with NEW EXR Auto mode and Motion Detection technology

· 15x optical zoom covering 24-360mm (35mm equivalent) plus 2x Intelligent Digital zoom

· GPS Landmark Navigator

· Seamless Motion Panorama 360 mode

· 3.0" LCD screen (high resolution 460K dots)

· Rubberised body coating (Black model only)

· P, A, S, M exposure modes for creativity plus Scene modes

· Pro Low-Light and Pro Focus advanced shooting modes

· Full HD (1080p) movie capture

· Photobook Assist function

· Film Simulation modes

· RAW image capture (RAF file format)

· SD, SDHC and SDXC card compatibility

· 33MB internal memory

· Available in the UK in Red, Black and White colour variations
source: Akihabara News

FinePix F600 EXR announced by Fujifilm

Looking to get yourself a brand new camera? If you are, Fujifilm has just announced their latest camera, the FinePix F600 EXR, which is based off the FinePix F550 EXR but is said to have been improved on.

It's said to be no bigger than the F550 which means if you plan to put this camera into your pocket or handbag, it shouldn't present any problems. It also comes with a 16MP EXR-CMOS sensor along with a new Motion Detection feature in Auto mode that is said to be able to reduce subject blur in all lighting conditions by automatically determining if the ISO sensitivity should be raised/lowered.

It even comes with a GPS Landmark Navigator which helps to pin-point interesting locations around you, which we're also hoping will be able to be used to pin-point your location should you get lost while shooting in the jungle.

The lens used features 15x optical zoom which is said to be the 35mm equivalent of a 24-360mm lens. It also comes with Motion Panorama which as the name implies, allows for panoramic photos. On top of that the FinePix F600 EXR is also capable of shooting videos in 1080p Full HD mode.

If that sounds like the camera for you, the FinePix F600 EXR is expected to be released towards the end of October for £269 which is roughly converted to $436.
source: Ubergizmo

Casio EX-ZS100 Point-And-Shoot Camera

Casio is about to release their newest point-and-shoot camera for the mass market. Known as the EX-ZS100, this compact camera sports a 14.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 24mm wide angle lens, a 12.5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a new Silent Mode feature that automatically configures the camera settings to avoid disturbing others around you, a USB port and 720p HD video recording capabilities. The Casio EX-ZS100 will be available from August 18th for 149.99 GBP (about $244). [PhotographyBlog]
source: TechFresh