The all new Nikon Coolpix P500 superzoom digital camera is now available for pre-order via Amazon for a retail price of $399. To refresh your memory, this compact camera packs a 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor, a 36x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch tiltable LCD display, an EXPEED C2 dual image processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, an HDMI interface and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. [Product Page]
The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens is known as the world’s lightest and smallest 15x travel zoom for DSLR cameras with an APS-C sized sensor. Weighing at only 450 grams, the lens supports an ultrasonic Piezo AF motor with vibration compensation (Nikon and Canon versions only) and spans a focal range equivalent to that of an imaginary 27-405mm (Nikon/Sony versions) or 29-432mm (Canon version) zoom lens. The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 DI II VC PZD for Sony DSLR will be released on March, 2011. [AVING]
The Sigma DP2x is actually an update version of the previously released Sigma DP2. The new compact camera features a 14-megapixel FOVEON X3 APS-C sensor with a new AF algorithm that provides a high speed auto focus. The Sigma DP2x also incorporates the AFE (Analog Front End), which enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Imaging Resource]
The Coolpix P500 is the latest superzoom digital camera from Nikon. Scheduled to be released in March, this compact camera packs a 12.1-megapixel backside illumination CMOS sensor, a 36x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch tiltable LCD display, an EXPEED C2 dual image processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, an HDMI interface and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. The Nikon Coolpix P500 will retail for $400. [Nikon]
Here’s the newest addition to Olympus’ compact superzoom camera line-up, the SZ-10. This travel-friendly camera sports a 14-megapixel CCD image sensor, an 18x wide optical zoom lens, a 3-inch 460K LCD screen, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and 720p HD video recording capabilities. The SZ-10 will hit stores in February for 199.99 GBP (about $321). [Olympus]
Pentax has announced the availability of the K-5 DSLR in silver color and three Limited Edition prime lenses. The silver K-5 comes equipped with a redesigned grip and shock-resistant, scratchproof reinforced glass on the rear LCD and top status panels. Priced at a hefty $1699.95, the K-5 Limited Edition silver body will be available in April 2011. Too bad, there is no info on pricing of the silver smc DA 21mm F3.2 AL, smc DA 40mm F2.8, smc DA 70mm F2.4 prime lenses.
A new point-and-shoot camera ‘IXUS 220 HS’ is about to be launched by Canon. Due to be out in mid-February, this ultra-compact camera sports a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 24mm ultra-wide angle lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch PureColor II G LCD screen, Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor, an SD/MMC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video playback (24fps) capabilities. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. [PhotographyBlog]
