Olympus super-zoom point and shoot camera, SZ-30MR unveiled

Most point and shoot cameras come with lower-resolution capability but Olympus has added the first of its kind, called the Olympus SZ-30MR which packs full HD 1080p capability for video and a 16-megapixel sensor for still images. The Olympus SZ-30MR camera also features Multi Recording or MR, which is a function allowing a user to use a completely different function of the camera, while photographing an image.

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Pentax Optio S1 point and shoot camera announced

Pentax has announced a compact point and shoot camera, known as the Pentax Optio S1. The camera comes equipped with a 14-megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens. It’s capable of recording video at 720p HD and shooting HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos. The Optio S1 is also equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD screen which is good for playbacks of images and HD videos.

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World’s first 100kg crushproof camera – the Olympus TOUGH TG-810

Olympus has announced the world’s first camera that is able to survive up to 100kg of crush force, called the Olympus TOUGH TG-810. This new Olympus digital camera is meant to take a serious beating. And it can survive many tortures of the harshest or most adventurous environments, being waterproof up to 10m, shockproof from a height of 2m and freezeproof down to -10 degree Celsius.

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Lensbaby intros Sweet 35 Optic – the first 35mm Optic with 12-blade adjustable aperture

Professional photographers or DSLR fans should be excited to hear that Lensbaby has added a new lens called the Sweet Optic 35 into its Optic Swap System. The Sweet 35 Optic is the first 35mm optic that offers 12-blade adjustable aperture. This lens allows photographers to easily change the aperture from f/2.5 through f/22, by simply rotating the dial on the front of the optic.

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Thanko 720p HD camcorder comes in the size of a USB flash drive

Thanko has a small and palm-sized HD camcorder, called HDMI Video Pen HD Camcorder which comes in the size of a USB pen drive. The Thanko HD camcorder is capable of recording at 720p HD resolution and will be the best tools for any journalists, reporters or interviewers on the run.

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Olympus announces Megazoom cameras, SZ-10 and VR-320

Olympus has announced new cameras called the SZ-10 and VR-320 which come with excellent zoom power to meet your need. These Olympus SZ-10 packs a 14.1 megapixel TruePic III+ image processor developed from Olympus’ digital SLR processors and a larger and higher-res 3-inch LCD than what its predecessor has.

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Canon rolls out entry-level DSLRs, Rebel T3 and Rebel T3i

Canon has rolled out two entry-level DSLR cameras known as the Canon Rebel T3 and T3i, which come with a number updates over their predecessors. The Canon Rebel T3 will ship end of March with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II zoom lens for $600.

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Digital hybrid camera – JVC-Victor GC-PX1 hits Japan

JVC – Victor has a uniquely looking digital camera, called the Victor GC-PX1, which boasts a look of the combination of a digital camera and a video camcorder. The Victor GC-PX1 is slated to hit stores in Japan this month.

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Sony officially announces SuperZoom DSC-HX100V and HX9V cameras

Sony has officially announced two new high-end cameras in its line, which are known as Sony HX100V and HX9V that both come with a 16.2-megapixel sensor. The Sony DSC-HX100V is dubbed as the first camera in the CyberShot line that comes with a 27mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonar T lens with 30x optical zoom.

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Phase One IQ180 camera packs an 80-megapixel sensor and USB 3.0 port

Phase One has announced a trio of its digital cameras in its line which come equipped with high-resolution image sensors. The new Phase One cameras are known as Phase One IQ180, IQ160 and IQ140 which pack a sensor of 80, 60.5 and 40-megapixel respectively.

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