September 1, 2010 - 08.00 GMTOlympus pimps the PEN E-P2 by complementing its retro black metal body with a black M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm lens and a black FL-14 flash in a limited availability kit. The kit including USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack, Li-Ion Battery Charger and Shoulder Strap will be available beginning in October for $999.99. At the same time Olympus announces two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds lens family: the MM.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300 MM F4.8-6.7 and the 40-150MM F4.0-5.6. Available later this year for $899.99 and $299.99 resp..
August 26, 2010 - 08.45 GMTKodak expands its C-Series Point-and-Shoot digital camera line with two new entry level models. The 14 Megapixel EasyShare C195 features 5x optical zoom, a 3.0-inch 230K dots color display and with Kodak's Smart Capture feature, you'll be shooting top-notch pictures with ease. The 12 Megapixel EasyShare C143 comes with 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch 230K dots color display and Smart Capture mode too. Both cameras are available now for resp. $99.95 and $79.95, the cheapest of the Kodak pack todate..
August 26, 2010 - 07.10 GMTCanon announces the new 18 Mp EOS 60D, replacing the 50D. The 60D is offering high performance, a series of creative features and enhanced ergonomics. The new 3.0-inch (7.7cm) Vari-angle wide 3-inch Clear View LCD screen with 1,040,000 dot/VGA resolution. The Canon EOS 60D will be available toward the end of September, and will sell in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $1,099.00. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon's EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens for $1,399.00.
August 25, 2010 - 08.25 GMTRicoh announces the new G700 digital camera with water and dust resistance for safe and reliable use even in difficult environments such as those encountered in on-site work situations. The G700 has achieved shock resistance capable of withstanding a 2.0 m drop (1.5 m when wide conversion lens is attached) and it is also capable of underwater shooting for up to two hours at depths up to 5.0 m. The Ricoh G700 has a 28-140 mm wide-angle zoom lens and is equipped with a large 3.0-inch VGA resolution LCD monitor.
August 24, 2010 - 09.45 GMTSony introduces the new 14.2 Mp A560 and the 16.2 Mp A580, high performance DSLR cameras with Full HD video. At the heart of both cameras is a new generation Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor processor, allowing both cameras to freeze fleeting photo opportunities at up to 7 fps in Speed Priority Continuous Advance mode. Additionally, Sony expands its A-Mount lens line-up with three new lenses, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z), the DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) and the 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28).
September 3, 2010 - 07.45 GMTPhilips introduces a new line of PicoPix pocket projectors, all capable of projecting an image of 20 to 30 lumens, with a resolution of 800 x 600 and a contrast of 400:1. The miniature projectors are completely portable and are equipped with an integrated two-and-a-half-hour battery on the 1230 & 1430. The projectors will be available in October; the PicoPix 1020 for €199 (PC; USB powered), the 1230 for €269 (battery powered, stereo speakers) and the 1430 for €299 (integrated MP4 player, battery powered, stereo speakers, SD card slot).
September 2, 2010 - 07.40 GMTSony introduces ten new digital photo frames from 7 up to 10.2-inch. Sony also debuts first ever photo frames with AVCHD video playback. The latest S-Frame range of Sony photo frames brings your precious memories to life like never before as you can now view your favorite moments with AVCHD video playback with stereo sound on range-topping models. The top models XR100 and VR100 will be available in November for about $250 and $200 respectively. The other models will be available in prices ranging from $70 up to $150.
September 2, 2010 - 07.00 GMTSony introduces the next generation Bloggie cameras, the all-new HD snap models offering new looks with a slim, rounded body and finely brushed aluminum finish. The new cameras shoot Full HD 1920x1080 video and in addition they shoot 12.8 megapixel still image, all to be viewed on the large 3-inch (7.6cm ) touch-screen. The built-in USB and Bloggie software should provide for easy upload. Available in silver or black, the MHS-TS20 and MHS-TS10 will be available in October for about $200 and $180 respectively.
September 1, 2010 - 08.45 GMTPandigital debuts the Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame for Europe, through the KPN M2M network and is expected to be available in Q4 for €169.99. The new Pandigital Photo Mail Digital Photo Frame is simple to use. Each frame has its own dedicated email address. You can share that address with family and friends and send photos to the frame from your own email account. The frame comes with 300 photos emailed at no charge. Additional photo allotments: 100 for €11.99, 400 for €39.99 and 700 for €69.99.
August 31, 2010 - 07.20 GMTCanon has developed the world's largest CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. The newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and it is approx. 40x the size of Canon's largest commercial CMOS sensor. Because its size, the new sensor allows more light to be gathered, enabling shooting in low-light environments. Potential applications for the new high-sensitivity sensor include the video recording of stars in the night sky and nocturnal animal behavior.