Fujifilm X-S1 Hits US Stores End of January for $800

Nearly two months after it officially unveiled the X-S1, Fujifilm has announced that their new high-end camera will soon be available in the US market.

Fujifilm X-S1, the latest addition to the high-end ‘X-Series’ is dubbed as Fujifilm’s “premium, high performance DSLR-styled long zoom camera”. It looks more like the traditional DSLR and comes with a fixed 26x manual zoom lens that ranges from 24-624mm.

New Samsung Camera Features DualView Screen and Wi-Fi

Samsung was the first to solve the problem in getting good snapshots of yourself with the introduction of the DualView camera line in 2011. These cameras have rear-facing LCD plus a front-facing LCD screen to check your angle when taking photo of yourself.

Now, Samsung got another DualView camera in tow, the 16-megapixel Samsung DV300F. It is the first ever DualView camera to sport a Wi-Fi feature.

Olympus TG-810 Digital Camera is for the Tough Times

Olympus is on the move in making a full line of “Tough” digital cameras and the front line is TG-810. AccoOlympus is on the move in making a full line of “Tough” digital cameras and the front line is TG-810. According to Olympus, the camera can resist the damage brought by a drop from a height of 6 feet, or depth of 30 feet. It will also still work even when left at a temperature of 14 degrees F or when pressed with 220 pounds of strength.

Nikon D3100 is Now in Red

Nikon is pleased to introduce Nikon D1300 in a brilliant red body! This is the corporation’s first red DSLR model that aims the young and hip who are keen to advance their photographic skills.

This entry-level Nikon DX-format DSLR camera boasts the same features on the original black model. The D1300 sports the company’s CMOS image sensor, EXPEED 2 image processing engine, and refine guide mode.

Are you ready to upgrade your photographing skills to DSLR and make a bold statement?

Toshiba Reveals Three New Camileo 1080p Camcorders

As part of their plans of making more product releases at IFA, Toshiba UK introduced three new Camileo camcorders: The small Camileo Clip, the larger Camileo X200, and Camileo X400. All three are capable of shooting 1080p HD videos and still images. They feature an electronic image stabilizer and a new Exposure Measure function that could adjust image settings automatically.

The X400 is said to be sporting a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor with 23x optical zoom lens, while the X200 gets an 8.0-megapixel sensor and 12x zoom. They both come with a 3-inch LCD and a motion and smile detection technology, which is very useful for capturing moving subjects.

Five Most-Awaited Cameras of 2011

Whether you are one of those artists who aspire to capture quality photos, or just a simple home buddy planning to document family bloopers, vacations, and sporting events; then you’d still better pick the best camera in the market. There are a lot of brands today competing for the “number 1″ position, and the only role of consumers is to review which among them is deserving to be bought.

In this article, GADG will provide you a detailed look at some of the anticipated cameras that are slated to reach the store shelves this year. The cameras being listed here also comes with their full features and pricing, letting you discover the best device that will fit your budget and needs.

Canon EOS 600D: Europe’s Camera of the Year

The Canon EOS 600D took home the European Camera of the Year award at this year’s European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award. According to the judges, the EOS 600D is good-value camera with strong set of features and customizable functions. It is also a desirable model for amateur photographers with its excellent resolution and low-noise characteristics.

Other camera which made its way to EISA’s honor list is the Pentax 645D (European Professional Camera 2011-2012), Nikon D7000 (European Advanced SLR), Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 (European Compact System Camera), Fujifilm FinePix X100 (Advanced Compact), and Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9V (European Compact Camera).

EISA also gave Sigma 70-200mm f/28 EX DG OS HSM the European Lens title, and Epson’s Stylus Photo R3000 as the European Photo Printer of the Year.

Camera and Camcorder Releases for the Week

One gadget that you should never forget whenever you’re attending parties, special events or get-together is your digital camera. This handy device lets you capture photos and videos of unforgettable moments, share it with your friends, and keep them for remembrance.

That said, GADG takes a look at the most recently launched digital cameras and camcorders to date.

Fujifilm, Aims to Surpass Samsung and Nikon

Fujifilm is planning to beat Samsung as the top four camera maker by March next year. However, the firm’s plans doesn’t stop there. In 2013, they aim to be the 3rd top camera maker surpassing Nikon along the way.

Takeshi Higuchi, the man who heads up Fujufilm’s camera division, said that the company may bring back the interchangeable lens cameras. He also added that they will offer mirrorless cameras with an electronic viewfinder. Takeshi Higuchi also said that Fujifilm doesn’t have any issues regarding the development of a mirrorless camera.

Olympus E-P3 Specs, Revealed

Originally, the Olympus E-P3 is scheduled to be released before the year ends. But it seems that some of its specs have been unveiled too early.

The E-P3 has been rumored to be somewhat similar to Olympus E-P2. The only difference is that the new model has a more improved image quality and high-tech features. According to Photo Rumors, the Olympus E-P3 has 12-megapixel sensor with ISO 12,800 sensitivity limit. It also has autofocus and built-in flash, which are not present to some cameras like the E-P2.