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Epson announces R-D1x rangefinder camera
But a Japan-only release 27 February 2009 18:24 GMT
Epson has announced a new version of the R-D1 rangefinder camera ahead of PMA next week.

Placing the news on its Japanese website, the new R-D1x model will keep most of the features of its predecessor include a six megapixel APS-C sensor.

However it adds...
SeaLife to showcase cameras at Outdoor Summer Show
Get to grips with the ReefMaster Mini and DC800 1 August 2008 12:19 GMT
SeaLife Cameras has announced it will be showcasing two of its toughest, most rugged cameras from its sports and dive lines at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Utah.

These two cameras, released within the past year, will be tested to the extreme so people...
Fujifilm announce price promotion on S5 Pro
Price slashed by almost half 4 June 2008 19:36 GMT
Fujifilm UK has announced a special summer promotion on its high-end DSLR FinePix S5 Pro.

And we're not just talking about a small saving - Fujifilm have slashed the price by half.

First launched at Focus on Imaging in 2007 for £999.99, the FinePix S5 Pro...
CES 2008: Casio EXILIM EX-F1 becomes official
60 frames per second in still mode or 1200fps in movie mode 6 January 2008 23:28 GMT
Casio has announced the EXILIM EX-F1 that can shoot up to 60 frames per second at CES in Las Vegas.

First unveiled at IFA in September last year, the new camera will sport a 6-megapixel sensor and come with a 12x optical zoom.

However the appealing...
IFA 2007: Casio unveil 60 frames per second concept digital camera
And up to 300 frames per second in video mode 31 August 2007 16:36 GMT
Casio has announced that it is developing a new prosumer digital camera that shoot up to 60 frames per second at IFA 2007 in Berlin, Germany.

On display at the show, the prototype of Casio’s latest camera features a new high speed CMOS sensor and a high speed...
Minox reveals DC 6033 WP battery-powered waterproof camera
Coming soon digi-cam runs off AAs 6 July 2007 14:53 GMT
German camera company Minox are readying a waterproof compact for launch.

Boasting a sturdy, sure-grip rubber encased body which is watertight to a depth of ten metres, this digital camera stands up to dust, water, sand and salt.

It has been specially...
Pentax launches K100D Super digital SLR camera
Is it the same black cat or a different one? Pentax ever so slightly tweaks the K100D 28 June 2007 9:30 GMT
Pentax has launched an update to its entry-level digital camera - The Pentax K100D digtal SLR.

Adding the word "Super" to the 6.1 megapixel camera, the company says that the new camera is based on the Pentax K100D, and after a quick glance down the specification...
Vivitar launches bargain £100 6-megapixel waterproof camera
Cheap and cheerful. Did we mention it's cheap? 27 June 2007 13:59 GMT
Vivitar has announced the launch of its 6-megapixel ViviCam 6200W underwater digital camera.

The bright yellow ViviCam 6200W boasts impressive full waterproof capabilities of up to 10 metres (approx 30 feet).

The camera features a 4x digital zoom,...
Sanyo Xacti E1 brings the camcorder to the pool
Great for the pool 23 May 2007 9:21 GMT
You get waterproof digital cameras, so why not waterproof digital camcorders? That's exactly what Sanyo has done with the launch of the Sanyo Xacti E1, what it is claiming is the world's first waterproof camcorder.

Going on sale shortly, the $500 camcorder will...
Casio announce Exilim Z11 and Z65 digital cameras
Two new models, although both not coming to the UK 23 March 2007 23:46 GMT
Casio has quietly released two new Exilim Zoom cameras the Casio Exilim Z11 and Z65

The Z65 is a 6.0 megapixel camera will sport a 6.6 cm (2.6-inch) widescreen colour display, 3x optical zoom and Anti Shake DSP. This camera is available exclusively from Jessops.
PMA 2007: Vivitar launch five new cameras including underwater ViviCam 6200W
Five 6 to 10 megapixel cameras announced 13 March 2007 23:55 GMT
Vivitar has launched a new 6 megapixel ViviCam 6200W underwater camera at PMA in Las Vegas.

The new camera is waterproof to 10 meters, features a 4x digital zoom, a 2-inch LCD display.

Other features include a rubber-armored exterior for enhanced ruggedness...
PMA 2007: Wi-Fi-enabled Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 announced
Sony goes wireless for image transfer 8 March 2007 16:05 GMT
Sony has announced their latest Cyber-shot digital camera at PMA 2007 in Las Vegas; the DSC-G1.

The new compact will be the first to feature wireless connectivity for Sony and will mean that it will go up against competing models from Canon, Nikon and Kodak....
PMA 2007: Kodak announce Z712 IS, Z885, C613 and C763 compacts
As well as a set of batteries and a new printer dock 7 March 2007 13:52 GMT
Kodak is showcasing four new cameras, updates to previous models, as well as a new easy printer dock at PMA.

The first two cameras are the Easyshare Z712 IS and the Z885, which promise high ISO and a zoom range longer than your average compact.

The Z712...
PMA 2007: Kodak announces four compacts
As well as a set of batteries and a new printer dock 7 March 2007 12:43 GMT
Kodak is showcasing four new cameras, updates to previous models, as well as a new easy printer dock at PMA.

The first two cameras are the Easyshare Z712 IS and the Z885, which promise high ISO and a zoom range longer than your average compact.

The...
BenQ launch DC E610 and C610 digital cameras
Two new 6 megapixel models 23 January 2007 15:42 GMT
BenQ has launched two new additions to its line of digital cameras; the BenQ DC E610 and C610.

The BenQ DC C610 comes with a 6.0 megapixel CCD sensor and a 2.0-inch LTPS LCD screen. The C610 also uses AA batteries.

According to BenQ, the BenQ DC E610 is...
Win an Olympus digital camera with Photographypress.co.uk
An Olympus FE-170 worth over £100 up for grabs 17 January 2007 12:37 GMT
We know how you like the chance to win free stuff, so our sister site that covers all things photography related from digital cameras to printers and more, Photographypress, has teamed up with Olympus to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an Olympus FE-170 digital...
Win an Olympus digital camera
A FE-170 could be yours 17 January 2007 12:32 GMT
We know how you like the chance to win free stuff, so Photographypress.co.uk has teamed up with Olympus to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an Olympus FE-170 digital camera worth £115.

With a no-nonsense "one button, one function" metal cased design and...
CES 2007: Xacti HD2 takes over from the HD1 in Sanyo's camcorder range
Pistol grip camcorder takes up to 7MP stills 8 January 2007 17:30 GMT
The latest camcorder to emerge from the fog of CES is the Sanyo Xacti HD2, which offers a new 7.38MP sensor and great low-light sensitivity.

The HD2 is the smallest and lightest near HD camcorder on the market, and follows the HD1 and HD1a models.
CES 2007: Canon unveils four new camcorders
Three entry level models and a top-of-the-line DVD model 8 January 2007 16:03 GMT
Canon is not letting Samsung steal all the camcorder news at CES and has unveiled three entry-level camcorders and a flagship model for its DVD range.

The DC50 DVD Camcorder records with a 5.39MP CCD sensor with an RGB primary Color Filters for still photos,...
CES 2007: Samsung adds an L-range of cameras, and updates the i-series
How will you decide between them? 8 January 2007 15:15 GMT
The other cameras released by Samsung at CES are the L3, L700, and the i70.

All three feature different styling, but the L3 and the L700 have similar specifications, both with 7MP sensors and 3x zooms.

The L73 is also equipped with Smart Touch technology,...
CES 2007: Samsung launches four cameras in the S-series
Looks like an NV but isn't 8 January 2007 15:03 GMT
Although CES has not traditionally been the site for camera releases, because of the promise at PMA in 6 weeks time, some companies are launching new photography products now.

Samsung has unveiled a total of seven cameras, four of which belong to the new S-range,...
Kodak launches Kodak Easyshare C653 digital camera
New entry-level compact 5 January 2007 18:02 GMT
Kodak has quietly launched a new 6 megapixel camera in the US; the Kodak Easyshare C653.

Added to the company's website, rather than getting a full blown press release, the new entry-level camera features a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36–108mm, 2.4-inch...
Fujifilm updates entry-level range with A800 and A610
Two new models feature dual memory card slots 4 January 2007 10:49 GMT
In addition to the F40fd, Fujifilm has also released the FinePix A610 and the A800 to its entry-level series.

Like the F40fd, both cameras feature dual memory card slots for xD and SD cards, to make storage more flexible.

In addition, they both...
Kodak YouTube video wants us to relive those 'Kodak Moments'
Kodak rants about the future of the digital camera 3 January 2007 13:01 GMT
A viral video purporting to show the future of digital cameras has turned up on YouTube.

The video which features a presenter going bonkers over what Kodak says it has in store for digital cameras in the coming years.

While it’s a well put together video...
Sony finds defect in Cyber-shot digital cameras
Eight models affected 24 November 2006 11:45 GMT
First it was the company's laptop batteries that ended in recalling almost 10 million units, now it looks like Sony has been hit with a dodgy batch digital cameras.

Sony has announced that its Cyber-shot compact digital cameras might not work in warm and humid...