The release date of the upcoming Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 digital camera has been unveiled. The camera will be launched in November 2008 with the price tag of $800. The camera comes equipped with a 14-45m /F3.5-5.6 kit lens. However, the telephoto lens (45-200mm /F4.0-5.6 OIS micro 4/3) will be released in the same month for $350. As a reminder, you can change the lenses of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. Available in black, red, or blue, the camera is also designed to be easier to use than DSLR cameras. [Dpreview via Digital Camera Blog]
Olympus makes us busy with the new Mju 1050 digital camera that is studded with Swarovski crystals. This 10MP digital camera adopts face Recognition technology (up to 16 faces), 3x optical zoom, intelligent Auto mode, Digital Image Stabilization, TruePic III image processor and 2.7 inch HyperCrystal LCD viewer. The digicam comes with a total of 98 Swarovski stones. You can purchase the camera with your £175. [ElectricPig via Digital Camera Blog]
The BenQ DC C1060 compact camera has been unveiled. The digital camera boasts a 10MP sensor with a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. The DC C1060 also offers a “Super Shake Free” system and Smile Catch. The compact camera is able to record video at 720 x 400 or 640 x 480 resolution. The cool factor for this camera is that it comes with a stylish leather texture grip. No word on pricing or release date yet but, I am sure the BenQ DC C1060 will be released very soon. [LetsGoDigital via Digital Camera Blog]
by Johan on October 6, 2008
The CEATEC 2008 is a platform for Sony to unveil its DSC-T77 digital camera, which is touted as the thinnest digital camera in the market today. Measures 3.9mm thick, the digicam features a 3-inch LCD touchscreen with an updated intelligent scene recognition technology, Smile Shutter and face detection technologies, a high sensitivity shooting(up to ISO 3200), and eleven scene modes. Available in brown, pink, green, silver and black, the Sony DSC-T77 digital camera is priced at around 300,000 Korean Won. [AVING via Digital Camera Blog]
If you are unsatisfied with the Canon SD880 IS Digital Camera, then check out the higher-end SD990 which is the latest 14.7MP camera from Canon. The camera comes equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD with the firm’s new Quick Shot Modes for faster shutter speeds. Available in silver, black, and red, the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera will be released in October 2008 for $399. FYI, the red variant of this camera is a limited edition. [Canon USA via Digital Camera Blog]
Most of us know that Canon is one of the famous digital camera manufacturers in the world. The company has recently introduced the new Canon Powershot G10 compact digital camera, which is a successor to the Powershot G9. This 14MP digital camera provides 28mm-140mm wide-angle lens with a 5x Optical zoom, a 3-Inch Pure color LCD II Screen and the Canon’s DIGIC IV imaging processor. The Powershot G10 will be available next month for €350. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog]
Hasselblad comes back with the spanking new 50-megapixel H3DII-50. The camera features a 36 X 48mm Kodak sensor that generates 300MB files at 1FPS. The good news is that the owners of the H3DII-39 can trade it up for the H3DII-50. The camera will be released in October 2008. Sadly, the pricing info is still unknown. [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]
The Casio EX-F1 has received the latest firmware update. The firmware 1.10 adds the new “Prerecord Movie” function that allows video capture of 5 seconds before the photographer actually presses the button. This update is compatible with the EX-F1′s 300 fps, 600 fps, 1200 fps, and 30-300 fps high-speed movie modes, the 1,920 x 1,080-pixel full HD movie mode and the 1,280 x 720-pixel HD movie mode. [GearLog via Digital Camera Blog]
LancerLink from Japan will release their new video camera in July 2008. Known as the DDV-1080HD, the camera offers a 1/2.5″ 5MP CMOS sensor, SD/SDHC/MMC slot (up to 32GB), 3.0 inch LCD screen, 2x digital zoom, and USB2.0 port. It also able to record video in 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps in .MOV format. The Lancerlink DDV-1080HD HD Camera is priced at €300. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog]
