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Five great rangefinder cameras
Beautiful machines for some beautiful photos 9 September 2009 20:00 GMT
SLRs may have the whizz-bang-flash of photography but there's a definite refined elegance of the rangefinder cameras. These snappers have been around for the best part of 100 years and there's something of a resurgence going on in look, as with the Olympus Pen EP-1, and...
Leica M9 and X1 announced
World's first full-frame digital rangefinder 9 September 2009 15:35 GMT
Leica has announced two new digital cameras, the M9 digital rangefinder camera and the X1 aimed a little lower in the market place.

The M9 is the world's first digital rangefinder camera with a full-frame 24 x 36mm sensor and is also said to be the world's...
Canon G11 takes on Micro Four Thirds cameras
Further bridges the gap between compact and SLR 19 August 2009 14:46 GMT
Canon is aiming to take on Panasonic and Olympus in the merging Micro Four Thirds market without adopting the format, with the launch of the Canon G11 camera, the successor to its popular G10 model.

"It [is] the ideal choice for professional photographers...
Panasonic DMC-FZ35/FZ38 announced
18x optical zoom updates the FZ28 28 July 2009 5:36 GMT
Panasonic has announced that it is updating its FZ28 model with a new version packing an 18x optical super zoom.

The new camera will be called the DMC-FZ35 in the US and the DMC-FZ38 in the UK and offer a 27mm wide-angle lens with an 18x optical zoom lens equivalent...
Fujifilm launches FinePix S200EXR
New 12-megapixel bridge model with EXR sensor 22 July 2009 10:53 GMT
Fujifilm has announced the new FinePix S200EXR, the successor to the FinePix S100FS.

Aimed at "top-end enthusiasts" looking for a prosumer option, the S200EXR gets the S100FS' 14.3x zoom lens with the company's latest 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor.
Nikon roadmap for 2009/10 leaks
Cameras and lenses aplenty 9 July 2009 15:34 GMT
A Czech forum, Grafika On-Line, has posted what appears to be the entirety of Nikon's 2009/2010 release schedule. It appears to originate from a company that provides Nikon with IT services.

It's boring and detailed enough to be legitimate, and we're not going...
VIDEO: Megawhat hands-on with the Olympus Pen E-P1
See the stylish new snapper in the flesh 22 June 2009 15:27 GMT
Susi Weaser goes suitably video-vintage in this latest Megawhat instalment that brings you a hands-on with Olympus' latest Micro Four Thirds offering - the retro-styled Pen E-P1.

We've brought you news, and two galleries of this new camera, so get set and...
Jessops announces Olympus Pen E-P1 launch event
Shutterbugs should stick 25 June in their diaries 18 June 2009 13:54 GMT
Jessops has announced that it will be offering the new Olympus Pen E-P1 with a launch event open to all customers at its London New Oxford Street store on 25 June.

At the launch event - that will see photographer David Bailey in attendance - starting from 6pm,...
Panasonic offers limited edition red TZ7
"Striking" 14 May 2009 12:28 GMT
Panasonic has announced it is to offer a new colour option for its Lumix DMC-TZ7 "hybrid" camera.

Already available in black, silver or brown the prosumer snapper will also be available in a limited edition "striking red", apparently a "favoured" colour choice...
PHOTOS: Nikon P90 digital camera
Hands on with the new 24x optical zoom snapper 12 March 2009 13:54 GMT
Nikon has announced the Coolpix P90, a new bridge camera that's described as having "powerful features" in a "compact and portable" body, and here at Pocket-lint we've bagged one for a hands-on photo gallery.

Boasting a 24x wide angle, yes those yellow dots...
PHOTOS: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 digital camera
PMA 2009: Hands on with the new flagship model with 20x zoom 5 March 2009 17:00 GMT
Sony has unveiled the high-zoom Cyber-shot HX1 at PMA 2009 and Pocket-lint has got a hands-on with the new camera already.

Offering a 20x optical zoom range, the HX1 is a bridge camera that boasts an effective resolution of 9.1 megapixels and debuts the "Exmor"...
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1 launches
Micro Four Thirds camera capable of shooting high def movies 3 March 2009 17:23 GMT
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX DMC-GH1, the latest member of its G Micro System of interchangeable lens cameras.

A Micro Four Thirds offering, the GH1 is dubbed a "creative HD hybrid" as it records not only pics but also high def movies at the press of...
Sony unveils Cyber-shot HX1 high-zoom camera
New flagship model with 20x zoom 3 March 2009 2:00 GMT
Sony has unveiled the high-zoom Cyber-shot HX1 at PMA 2009, the range's new flagship model which promises to combine high speed shooting with "extraordinary" image quality.

Offering a 20x optical zoom range, the HX1 is a bridge camera that boasts an effective...
Pentax announces superzoom X70
A bridge camera with 24x optical zoom 2 March 2009 23:38 GMT
Pentax has launched the X70 superzoom digital camera, a bridge cam which boasts a 24x optical zoom lens and wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage.

With 12 megapixels, SLR-like styling and flexible exposure modes, the Pentax X70 is being aimed at intermediate...
Samsung announces NX series hybrid camera range
Coming in late 2009 2 March 2009 13:51 GMT
Samsung has launched its new family of hybrid digital cameras at PMA 2009 in Las Vegas.

The NX series will aim to bridge the gap between camera types and offer the image quality of a DSLR with the portability of a compact.

Like a DSLR, the NX series...
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...
Sony rumoured to launch super-zoom Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 at PMA
With 1080p video and HQ sound 27 February 2009 12:38 GMT
With the big PMA camera show next week, rumour mill whisperings have been centred around a new Cyber-shot from Sony - the DSC-HX1 to be specific.

Probably one of the biggest giveaways is that a number of online camera shops have added placeholders for the new...
Sony rumoured to launch super-zoom CyberShot DSC-HX1 at PMA
With 1080p video and HQ sound 27 February 2009 12:38 GMT
With the big PMA camera show next week, rumour mill whisperings have been centred around a new Cybershot from Sony - the DSC-HZ1 to be specific.

Probably one of the biggest giveaways is that a number of online camera shops have added placeholders for the new flagship...
Daily Tech Deal: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 23 February 2009 13:00 GMT
If there is anyone out there wanting to make the shift from snapping away with a compact to taking their photography a bit more seriously then the Daily Tech Deal might just be able to help.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital camera is a snip at £238 from...
Fujifilm launches FinePix S1500
For "advanced amateur photographers" 17 February 2009 13:37 GMT
Fujifilm has launched the FinePix S1500, a compact, lightweight camera aimed at advanced amateur photographers.

The 10-megapixel camera features a 12x optical zoom lens (33mm-396mm equivalent), face detection technology, dual image stabilisation and ISO levels...
Sigma confirms price rises
All products to go up on 1 February 29 January 2009 16:25 GMT
Sigma has announced it will increase its prices on all products on 1 February, blaming "currency fluctuations" for the hike.

The specific reason was the very weak pound compared to the "unusually strong yen" - a devaluation of around 40% - which has caused the company...
VIDEO: Casio EX-FH20
Hands on with the 40fps 7 November 2008 11:00 GMT
The Casio EX-FH20 is the latest Casio digital camera to feature a fast frame capture rate and Pocket-lint was given one to put on test.

Casio has followed its 60 frames per second digital camera, the EX-F1, with a new model that promises a greater megapixel...
Manfrotto to release Modosteady 585 LNC remote control
For use with Sony and Canon prosumer video cams 6 October 2008 15:11 GMT
Manfrotto is set to launch the new Modosteady remote control, the 585 LNC.

The 585 LNC with LANC plug helps to improve stability for new Canon and Sony prosumer video cameras while shooting, eliminating typical hand vibrations and ensuring good video recordings.

The...
Casio EX-FH20 40fps digital camera announced
Follows EX-F1 in the fps stakes 16 September 2008 0:00 GMT
Casio has followed its 60 frames per second digital camera, the EX-F1, with a new model that promises a greater megapixel count and more zoom for a cheaper price.

Launching on the eve of Photokina in Cologne, Germany, the new digital camera, the EX-FH20, will...
PHOTOS: Casio EX-FH20
Gallery of pictures of the 40fps, 9-megapixel, 20x zoom snapper 16 September 2008 0:00 GMT
Casio has followed its 60 frames per second digital camera, the EX-F1, with a new model that promises a greater megapixel count and more zoom for a cheaper price and here is a gallery of pictures from us and Casio from all angles.

The first thing you'll notice...