Pentax K10D DSLR
Pentax released their rumored 10.2 megapixel K10D camera on September 13th. With image stabilization and a waterproof body this a nice rugged number to stand up against the latest Nikon and Canon entries. Geared for the professional user, accessories like a dust proof battery grip and new DA 70mm F2.4 digital SLR lens with ultra-thin pancake design and uni-focal, medium-telephoto optics were also introduced.
The K10D camera body ships November 2006 for US $899.95 and as a kit with a DA 18-55mm lens for US $999.95. The D-BG2 Battery Grip will ship at the same time for less than US $190.00. The PENTAX DA 70mm lens will ship in October 2006 for less than US $600.00.
From their press release.
K10D DIGITAL SLR FEATURES TEN MEGAPIXELS, SHAKE REDUCTION AND WEATHER-RESISTANT BODY
GOLDEN, CO. (September 13, 2006)…PENTAX Imaging Company announced today the PENTAX K10D digital SLR camera with 10.2 effective megapixels and a host of advanced technologies including a PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system and a weather- resistant body.
Designed to deliver high-quality digital images and responsive operation for advanced photo enthusiasts, the K10D features an array of PENTAX innovations in image capture and camera functionality.
The most significant features in…
Read Full ArticleFuji F30 Finepix Digicam Reviews
Fuji created quite a stir when the Finepix F10 first came out last year, appearing as the first compact digital camera with an unheard of ISO 1600 low light capability. Being able to shoot without flash in dim situations quickly made it a best seller.
Fuji quickly followed up with the F20 going up to ISO 2000.
Now with the Finepix F30 Fuji has upped the ante to a Digital SLR speed of ISO 3200. Maintaining the 6 megapixels of the previous model, the F30 maintains the 3x zoom but has a new Super CCD.
Reviews are generally good but still fault the F30’s predisposition to chromatic abberation and as with all pocket cameras the dynamic range is limited compared to a Digital SLR leading to cropped highlights, plus the new ISO 3200 rating is perhaps a bit too ambitious.
Here are a list of reviews from numerous digital camera review sites:
- i4u
- dcresource
- cnet
- neocamera
- photoxels
- megapixel
- imaging-resource
- digitalcamerainfo
- photographyblog
- letsgodigital
- digicamreview
Sony Introduces Cybershot DSC-N2 Camera
Sony’s other compact camera introduced today is the DSC-N2. Slightly larger than the DSC-T50 but with 10 megapixels. Housed in a champagne gold casing, the 3x zoom unit comes with 25mb of internal memory.
The DSC-N2 also includes a fast “film” speed of IS0 1600 for low light and fast shooting capability. Fuji started the high ISO speeds for pocket cameras and it’s good to see other manufacturers follow suit.
From the press release.
SONY’S NEW CYBER-SHOT DIGITAL STILL CAMERAS HELP MASTER THE ART OF STORYTELLING
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2006 — It’s easy to pocket your screen gems and dazzle audiences with Sony’s new Cyber-shot® DSC-T50 and DSC-N2 digital cameras, featuring three-inch touch-screen displays and built-in slide show capability.
The new models’ extra-large screens with intuitive menu options allow for less physical buttons on the camera bodies, resulting in a sleeker design. They also incorporate Sony’s Clear Photo Plus LCD technology for higher resolution (230K), higher contrast and optimal viewing from various angles.
You can use your photos to craft dynamic, personal narratives with in-camera slide shows – complete with your own music and transition effects such as pans, wipes and fades.
“With digital photography, the social interaction that…
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