Nikon announces the D300s D-SLR
Nikon introduces the D300s Digital SLR camera that is essentially an update of the D300 DSLR. It has the same 12MP sensor but can continuously shoot at 7fps. The major new feature of the camera is the provision of HD video recording with stereo sound. A dual card slots are provided for added flexibility. Other features include:

• EXPEED image processing engine with 14bit A/D conversion
• 51 point AF system
• VGA LCD monitor
• ISO range from 200-3200 (expandable)

Read more about the D300s here.

Nikon announces the D3000 D-SLR
Nikon introduces the entry level D3000 DX DSLR camera that has a 10MP sensor and a 3fps continuous shooting. The D3000's AF array is based on the 11 point AF array as used in the D5000 and D90 DSLR. Its large 3" LCD monitor has 230,000 dots to make viewing status information and captured images a pleasure. A dust reduction system is provided to keep the cameras image sensor clean.

Read more here.

Nikon announces the 70-200mm VR II f/2.8 ED Nikkor Lens
Nikon introduces the 70-200mm VR II AF-S ED f/2.8 zoom lens. It is an updated of the previous 70-200mm VR lens but redesigned to ensure it suits FX DSLRs as well as the DX DSLRs. The VR system will let you shoot with a shutter speed up to 4 stops slower. Ghosting and flare are minimised by the Nano Crystal lens coating.

Read more here.

Nikon announces the 18-200mm VR II DX Nikkor Lens
Nikon introduces the 18-200mm VR II AF-S ED DX f/3.5-5.6G zoom lens. This essentially a revising of the older 18-200mm VR DX lens that has been very. The new lens has a re-designed zoom mechanism to combat 'zoom creep' and is also provided with a zoom lock switch to ensure the lens stays zoomed in when in transit. An improved lens coating is provided to reduce flare and ghosting.

Read more here.

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Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-FZ38 Super Zoom Camera
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FZ38 super zoom digital camera that features a powerful 18x, 27-486mm (35mm equiv.) zoom lens. Two ED lens elements are provided to minimise chromatic aberration. Images are captured on the 12 megapixel imaging sensor. The DMC-FZ38 can record HD movies in AVCHDLite format. Images are kept steady by the new Power O.I.S image stabilisation technology. Read more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38.

Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-FP8 Digital Compact
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FP8 using folded optics to produce a 28-128mm (35mm equiv.) zoom lens in a compact body. The DMC-FP8 has a 12 megapixel imaging sensor, and the new Power O.I.S image stabilisation. Also featured is Panasonics intelligent auto (iA) mode, as well as Face Detection and Face Recognition. Read more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8.

Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-FX60 Digital Compact
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-FX60 digital compact camera featuring a 5x, f/2.8 optical zoom (25-125mm 35mm equiv.) backed by a 12 megapixel imaging sensor. The DMC-FX60 has Venus Engine V image processing, the new Power O.I.S. image stabiliser, Movies can be made in HD format at 1280x720p at 30fps. Read more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX60.

Panasonic announces the Lumix DMC-ZX1 Digital Compact
Panasonic introduces the Lumix DMC-ZX1 digital compact camera featuring a powerful 25-200mm (35mm equiv.) lens backed by a 12 megapixel imaging sensor. Images are processed using Panasonics Venus Engine V imaging engine. Image stabilisation is provided by the new Power O.I.S. technology. Read more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZX1.

Monday, 27 July 2009 -
Canon announces largest ever UK showcase of its professional imaging products
United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 27th July 2009: Canon today announced that it will host a two day showcase of its professional photo, video and printing products on the 27th and 28th October 2009 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. The event, Canon Pro Photo Solutions is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of Canon Consumer Imaging products ever staged in the UK. Read more here.

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• 12 megapixel imaging sensor
• 7x Optical zoom lens (equiv 28-196mm)
• TruePic III Image processing engine
• Dual Image Stabilisation
• Advanced Face Detection
• AF Tracking
• Magic Filters

EA Comments: This is a camera with its wide lens zoom range from 28-196mm lens that offers added flexibility to the casual shooter for tackling a range of subjects and it's 12 megapixel resolution is more than enough for picking out details.

Thursday, 23 July 2009 - Olympus announce the FE-26, FE-4000 and FE-5020
The affordable new range of FE cameras by Olympus, the FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-26 are designed for users who want high quality images, regardless of their budget. Easy to use the cameras can be used straight out of the box.

All the cameras feature Advanced Face Detection, AF Tracking, intelligent i-Auto, and Magic Filters.

• FE 5020: 12 megapixel, 5x Optical zoom lens (equiv 24-120mm)
• FE 4000: 12 megapixel, 4x Optical zoom lens (equiv 26.3-105mm)
• FE26: 12 megapixel, 3x Optical zoom lens (36-108mm)

Read more about the Olympus FE series compact digital cameras here.

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Monday, 20 July 2009 - Nikon 70-300mm VR ED Nikkor lens Review
The Nikon 70-300mm VR f/4.5-5.6 G IF AF-S ED Nikkor lens offers high optical performance at an affordable price. This lens is designed for the full frame camera but used on a DX format DSLR body will provide the equivalent focal length of 100-450mm. The 70-300mm VR lens nicely complements the Nikon 16-85mm VR lens and provide higher overall optical performance compared to the all in one Nikon 18-200mm VR lens solution. Read the review.

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Friday, 17 July 2009 - Olympus announce the µ Tough-6010 With Magic Filters
Shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m and freezeproof to -10°C, the new Olympus µ TOUGH-6010 digital camera is highly featured and ready for anything. The perfect accessory when out mountain biking, skiing or a day at the beach; the new TOUGH-6010 digital camera gives you peace of mind while enjoying life’s many adventures. Available in titanium grey, turquoise blue, lava red and black the camera also benefits from new Magic Filters; Pin Hole, Pop Art, Fish Eye and Sketch allowing you to explore your creative side.

Key Features:

• Shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof
• Optical zoom providing 28-102mm (equivalent focal length)
• Dual Image Stabilisation technology
• 12 megapixels
• VGA resolution movie recording
• xD and microSD media card compatible

Read about the Olympus µ Tough-6010 compact camera here.

EA Comments: This is definitely a camera to consider when you are travelling and could end up taking photos in environmentally hostile climates. Whether you are by the beach, caught in a sudden heavy rainfall or accidently drop your camera, this camera should give you that extra piece of mind and keep you shooting when normally you'd put your camera away.

Friday, 17 July 2009 - Sunset Photography
If you are a Night Owl why not consider the challenge of doing some sunset photography. Just like capturing a sunrise, there is a certain level of unpredictability to the quality and style of sunset you will see but patience and determination are still the order of the day. Whether you are shooting with a digital compact camera or a DSLR great sunsets can be captured. Read the article.
 

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