Olympus Tough TG-810: solid camera with GPS and compass

Posted on March 27th, 2011 in Olympus by admin

Olympus introduced the flagship digital camera Tough TG-810. This compact model is protected from adverse impacts, including waterproof to a depth of 10 meters, resistance to falls from a height of 2 meters, protection from dust and scratches and frost down to -10 ° C. Stated that the world’s first camera is resistant to load up to 100 kg. Moreover, the novelty is equipped with integrated GPS-receiver, a digital compass and pressure gauge, which makes it a useful companion for fans of outdoor activities, extreme sports and tourism, love to shoot their adventures.

Olympus Tough TG-810

Olympus SZ-30MR and SZ-20: cameras with powerful zoom

Posted on March 27th, 2011 in Olympus by admin

Olympus has introduced two digital 16 megapixel cameras - Olympus SZ-30MR and SZ-20. Both of them have a powerful optical zoom: 24x and 12.5x, respectively. These cameras can also shoot high-definition 1080p, with, Olympus SZ-30MR can simultaneously shoot 16 megapixel photo and Full HD video - the first time in the world, the company says. Olympus SZ-30MR and SZ-20 include a 3-inch display and supports Eye-Fi card with a wireless data transfer technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR and SZ-20

PENTAX Optio S1 - A new ultra-compact digital camera

Posted on March 27th, 2011 in Pentax by admin

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX announced the PENTAX Optio S1 - a thin digital camera with an elegant design, equipped with many advanced features.

PENTAX Optio S1

Pentax Optio WG1 and WG1-GPS: protected compact cameras

Posted on March 8th, 2011 in Pentax by admin

Hoya Corporation Pentax Imaging System has announced a digital camera Optio WG1 and WG1-GPS, which are aimed at fans of extreme sports and recreation, travel, travelers, and so on. This compact solution is capable of withstanding the cold up to -10 ° C and pressures up to 100 kg, in addition, thanks to the robust aluminum alloy casing, it will not hurt falling from a height of 1.5 meters.

Pentax Optio WG1 and WG1-GPS

Moreover, these cameras will be useful for divers, since they allow to shoot underwater at depths of up to 10 meters.

Pentax Optio WG1 and WG1-GPS

Model Optio WG1-GPS differs only in the presence of a GPS receiver with support for geo-tagging and colors. The main technical parameters of these two cameras are common. Both cameras have a resolution of 14 megapixels and provides 5x optical zoom (the lens focal length - 28-140 mm equivalent 35 mm film). Displays of new products are 2.7-inch, also includes ports Micro HDMI, video recording function is 720p, face detection and smile detection and tracking of closed eyes. Cameras Optio WG1 and WG1-GPS will be sold in April and will cost $ 349.95 and $ 399.95 respectively. Model with GPS will be released in a green and silver colors, and without this feature - black and blue and purple.

Samsung PL20 and ES80: new compact cameras of the budget class

Posted on March 8th, 2011 in Samsung by admin

Samsung Electronics has introduced two entry-level cameras - Samsung PL20 and ES80, they differ by affordable price. The first of them - 14 Mp, and the second - 12 Mp, both cameras feature a lens with a focal length of 27-135 mm equivalent 35 mm film, which provides a 5x optical zoom.

Samsung PL20 and ES80