The Panasonic Lumix LZ10 (announced 29 January 2008) is a 10.1 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (equivalent of 30mm – 150mm).
It features a maximum aperture range of f/3.3 to 5.9 on its Leica DC Vario-Elmarit branded lens, a 2.5 inch LCD (with 230,000 pixels), 20 megabytes of internal memory and the ability to take 460 shots per charge of it’s batteries.
The Panasonic Lumix LZ10 also has face detection, quick auto focus and a range of other ‘intelligent’ automatic modes.
The Panasonic Lumix LZ8 (announced 29 January 2008) is an 8.1 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (32mm – 160mm equivalent).
It features a 2.5 inch LCD, 20 megabytes of internal memory, face detection technology and ISO of 100 to 1600 (extendable further).
The Panasonic Lumix LZ8 also features Intelligent Auto Mode, consisting of the following features: MEGA O.I.S, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector and Quick AF (auto focus).
The Panasonic Lumix TZ5, known as the TZ15 in Asia (announced 29 January 2008) is a 10.7 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with 10x optical zoom (28mm – 280mm) with an aperture maximum of F3.3-F4.9.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ5 has a 3.0 inch LCD with 460,000 pixel resolution and 20 megabytes of internal memory. It also features face detection, continuous auto focus, red eye correction (in camera), intelligent exposure, intelligent scene selector and intelligent ISO (lots of intelligent modes – meaning it’ll sense a lot of what’s going on in your scene and set your camera up for it automatically).
The TZ5 will last for 300 shots per charge of it’s Lithium Ion battery and is available in blue, black and silver.
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The Panasonic Lumix TZ4, also known as the TZ11 in Asia (announced 29 January 2008) is an 8.1 megapixel (CCD) digital camera with 10x optical zoom ( 28mm – 280mm) with an aperture maximum of F3.3-F4.9.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ4 has a 2.5 inch LCD with 230,000 pixel resolution and 20 megabytes of internal memory. It also features face detection, continuous auto focus, red eye correction (in camera), intelligent exposure, intelligent scene selector and intelligent ISO (lots of intelligent modes – meaning it’ll sense a lot of what’s going on in your scene and set your camera up for it automatically).
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 (announced 21 January 2008) is an 8.1 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom lens (33mm – 100mm equivalent).
The Lumax DMC-LS80 features a Lumix DC Vario branded optical zoom lens, a 2.5 inch LCD with 230,000 pixel resolution, 24 megabytes of internal memory, and will take up to 270 shots with oxyride batteries
The Panasonic DMC-L80 also includes an array of ‘intelligent’ technology features such as image stabilization, intelligent ISO, intelligent scene selection etc.
The Panasonic DMC-LS80 comes in pink, black and silver.
DP Review have posted their in depth review of the Nikon D60, a user friendly entry level DSLR featuring 10 megapixel DX format CCD, 2.5 inch LCD (230,000 pixels), ISO range of 100 to 1600 (extendable to 3200), image stabilization and dual dust reduction technology.
They write: “Everything we said about the D40X remains true for the D60; great output that’s easy to achieve even for a total novice, thanks to an excellent exposure and metering system; fast, responsive operation; excellent ergonomics and an easy to master feature set that is just sophisticated enough to allow users to explore the more advanced aspects of photographic technique without being so over complex they can’t be bothered. We all found the D60 to be a camera that’s incredibly easy to like and one that’s surprisingly enjoyable to use. it’s still one of the most affordable cameras in its class and it represents the perfect ‘upgrade’ camera for anyone who has outgrown their digital compact camera and is looking to dip a first toe in the world of the digital SLR.”
Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 (announced 18 March 2008) is a 10.1 megapixel slim and compact point and shoot digital camera with an ultra wide 5x times optical zoom lens from Leica (25mm – 125mm equivalent) and a 3.0 inch LCD with touch screen interface.
The Lumix DMC-FX500 is the first Panasonic to feature a touch screen interface which can be used using either the stylus pen that comes with the FX500 or your finger tip.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 also features Face Detection, Digital Red Eye Correction, plus a range of Intelligent Auto technologies such as Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent ISO which sets the ISO automatically according to the conditions and Intelligent Scene Selector. The Lumix FX500 also includes the ability to take1280 x 720p HD video content and still photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio, perfect for viewing on an HDTV.
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 will be available in black and silver models for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $399.95 in May 2008. Continue reading
Canon has release firmware updates for the EOS 5D and EOS 30D models.
This firmware update (Version 1.1.1) incorporates the following fixes and improvements:
Version 1.1.1 firmware update is for use with cameras with firmware up to Version 1.1.0. If you already have Version 1.1.1, it is not necessary to update the firmware.
Canon EOS 30D Firmware Update Ver 1.0.6
This firmware update (Version 1.0.6) incorporates the following fixes and improvements:
Version 1.0.6 firmware update is for use with cameras with firmware up to Version 1.0.5. If your camera’s firmware is already version 1.0.5, it is not necessary to perform this update.
Go to the Canon EOS firmware download pages:
Canon EOS 5D Firmware Update Version 1.1.1
Canon EOS 30D Firmware Update Ver 1.0.6