January 2011 CES Show Report

Kodak Z990 MAX digital camera
If shooting photos is your thing, the Kodak Z990 MAX is precisely what you need. When you feel an inspiration moment coming on, no matter in bright sunlight or relaxing by a cozy campfire, this high-functioning camera is loaded full of attributes that allow it to be a breeze and capture exactly what you see. Resulting in sharp, crispy, beautiful photos that increase your image as the absolute best family photographer. Jan 11, 2011

Say "Hi" to the EasyShare Kodak M522 camera. the hot little number just announced at Kodak containing an unquenchable thirst for sharing. What it takes to let somebody in on your world is all here in just three easy steps. Using your craziest image of the whole gang to your recent ambitious travel experiences. Just click the Share button, then select where and what you desire to share with others.  Jan 11, 2011

Kodak EasyShare M532 14 MP Digital Camera. Gather around the Easyshare m532 and smile. This racey little camera sport a a wide-angle lens allowing you to acquire magnificent images of all your family and friends. There's a dedicated button just for HD video button to acquire their best videos. Then just click the Share button to effortlessly share images that will plant a big smile on every person's face. This camera will add bling to your social life and allows you to acquire all the sensational feature when you're out and about. Then toggle with a seamless effort to video to capture the excitement of life in dramatic HD. Ok, now, we can let the image communication begin. Jan 11,2011

Kodak EasyShare M552 14 MP Digital Camera
The camera that causes everyone to get together. Featuring a wide-angle lens to capture those imposing group portraits, HD video at the at the drop of a hat, and the Share button power at your fingertips, staying in touch has never been easier. You'll be having way too much of a good time to hang on to it just for yourself. That's the very reason you have to get the Kodak M552 camera. Yeah, it's trim and it's small, also it's ideal for capturing in the entire crew without cropping anyone out. Kodak even the space to add a button just for HD video to capture those crazy nights on the town.  - Jan 11, 2011

Olympus announces XZ-1
Olympus has finally officially introduced the greatly-leaked XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact. The basic specifications are imposing: 28-122mm 35mm equivalent lens featuring a maximum aperture range of F1.8-2.5 earning it the most brilliant in its class. The XZ-1 also comes with dual control dials, plus a VGA-equivalent OLED 3.0" screen. Although the really striking thing concerning the XZ-1 is how all of the elements have been assimilated.

Sony unveils five 16.2MP image sensor CMOS Cyber-shots
Sony has unleashed five Sony 16.2MP CMOS image sensor Cyber-shot digital compacts, including the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V with 1080p 60fps videos and touch-screen OLED controls. Released along side it there is the the Sony DSC-HX7V with image stabilizer, built-in GPS, compass and 10x (25-250mm equivalent.) optical zoom lens. The DSC-TX10 rugged digital compact is another T series camera introduced featuring a 3.0 inch LCD screen. Lastly there is the DSC-WX9 and DSC-WX10, both with the capacity to capture 10 frames per second continuous shooting speeds in full resolution, plus 5x and 7x optical zoom lens beginning at 24mm equivalent. The latter four models have the capability of capturing full 1080i HD video. All five become the planet's first digital compacts to permit 3D still image capturing by employing a single lens and imager.

Kingston announces UHS-I UltimateXX SDHC memory flash cards
Kingston Technology Company Inc. has announced the SDHC UltimateXX 233x UHS-I memory flash cards in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB sizes. They provide maximum read speeds as high as 60MB/s and write speeds.up to 35MB/sec with optimum card performance obtained when employed with UHS-I harmonious devices, and employs 3D shooting and full HD movie recording features of cameras that have been recently released.

Apple cuts Aperture cost to $79.99 U.S.
Apple has reduced the price to $79.99 for the Aperture photo management and 3 raw-conversion software designed for Mac OS(formerly available at $199), when acquired as an application from the newest Mac App store.

Olympus makes superzoom SP-610UZ available
Olympus has made available the superzoom SP-610UZ featuring a 22x (28-616mm equivalent.) zoom optical lens. Featuring a 3.0" LCD screen, 14Mp sensor, it sports 3D capture mode, 720p HD video capture, HD output and AF Tracking. It also comes with the latest collection of Magic Filters meant for still and video which additionally include Punk and Sparkle modes plus 5 other filters.

Olympus introduces VG-120 affordable compact
Olympus has announced the VG-120, the very first in the newest V series line-up of affordable compact cameras. With a MSRP of $139.99, this 14Mp compact camera with a 3.0 inch LCD screen and 26-130mm zoom optical lens provides Magic Filters, 720p HD movie recording, in-camera editing and AF tracking. Available black, silver, and red beginning at the end of the month

Pentax firmware updates for K-5, 645D, and K-r DSLR Cameras
Pentax has announced firmware updates for the K-r. K-5 DSLRs, and the medium format 645 camera. This latest update for Pentax cameras expands SDXC memory card compatibility. Version 1.01 for the K-r and Version 1.02 for K-5 also bring needed improvements to Bulb mode shooting and the AF Contrast operation. These newest firmware updates can be downloaded immediately from the Pentax's website

Casio unwraps TRYX featuring rotating frame
Casio has unwrapped the TRYX compact digital with a rotating frame arrangement allowing photographers to rotate the body of the camera 270 degrees horizontally and 360 degrees vertically around the camera's frame. With a Measurement of 15mm on its broadest side, the TRYX sports a 12Mp back-lit CMOS image sensor, 21mm equivalent. wide-angle pocket-camcorder style stationary lens and 3.0" 460K dot LCD touchscreen It can capture 1080p full HD video at 30 frames per second, includes built-in software allowng direct online uploading of pictures and video and features a self timer that is motion-sensitive. Available from April 2011 at $249.99 MSRP.

Panasonic introduces the DMC-FH25 and Lumix DMC-FH27
Panasonic has made available the Lumix DMC-FH25 and DMC-FH27 with 28-224mm equivalent zoom lenses by Leica. The 16Mp cameras featuring nearly-identical features only vary by LCD screen sizes of 2.7" and 3.0" respectively. Comparable to previous model FH series they come with 720p HD video capture, image stabilization and also provide better responsiveness with improved lag times of the shutter release.

Panasonic releases Lumix DMC-FP5 and DMC-FP7
Panasonic has announced the Lumix DMC-FP5 and DMC-FP7 card-style compact digitals. With large 3.0" and 3.5" touch screen LCD monitors and periscopic optical 4x zoom lenses beginning at a humdrum 35mm, the cameras sport mage stabilization 720p HD video capture, and compatibility with SDXC cards. The 16Mp FP7 features a mirror-finish whereas the 14Mp FP5 sports a standard appearance.

Panasonic makes available Lumix DMC-FH2 and DMC-FH5
Panasonic has made available the Lumix DMC-FH2 and DMC-FH5 digital compacts. Featuring 4x zoom lenses by Leica start at 28mm and sport 2.7" LCD screens, the 14Mp and 16Mp compacts come with a near identical set of features to Panasonic's other cameras announced today, They come with image stabilization, HD 720p movie recording, and AF tracking. The cameras will be available in pink, black, red and blue at MSRPs of $149 and $169 respectively.

Samsung releases PL170. PL120 and ST700 cameras with DualView
Samsung has unveiled the PL170. PL120 and ST700. All three cameras are created using touch-screen interfaces and feature optical 5x zoom lenses beginning at equivalent 26mm and .The PL170 and Samsung PL120 offer 14Mp and 16Mp image sensors come with front 1.5" LCDs. The 16Mp ST700 features a somewhat larger 1.8" front LCD screen first observed on the ST100 and ST600 compact cameras released in 2010. The cameras will start shipping in September at $149,99, $199.99 and $279,99 respective MSRPs.

Samsung launches PL210 and WB210 superzoom compacts
Samsung has unwrapped the PL210 and WB210 superzoom compacts. The PL120 features an optical 10x zoom beginning at 27mm plus a 3.0" LCD. The WB210 features an optical 12x zoom lens beginning at an imposingly-wide 24mm plus a slightly larger 3.5" LCD screen,. Both cameras feature HD recording, 14Mp sensors, and Samsung's newest special effects Smart Filter 2.0 filters. A 21mm equivalent. super-wide shot function comes on the WB210. The cameras starting in February 2011 at a MSRP of $199.99 and $279.99 respectively.

Samsung unveils HMX-P100 and HMX-P300 pocket-size camcorders
Samsung has unveiled the HMX-P100 and HMX-P300 pocket-size camcorders. They are made around the 1/3.2" 5Mp and 8Mp back-lit CMOS sensors which provide the capacity tio shoot full 1080p HD video at 30fps. the P100 features a 2.7" LCD touchscreen plus an optical 1x zoom lens. whereas the P300 comes with an optical 3x zoom lens and somewhat larger 3.0" LCD touchscreen. The MSRP is $149 and $199 respectively.

Casio releases EX-ZR100 with rear-illuminated CMOS image sensor Casio has launched the EX-ZR100, its 2011 top of the line model of Exilim series compact cameras. Including the dual core processor outfitted Exilim Engine HS and 12.1Mp rear-illuminated CMOS image sensor the ZR100 is capable of capturing full 1080p HD movies at 30 frames per second, 1000 frames per second high speed video recording and 3 frames per second continuous shooting at full resolution . Other features include AF tracking, image stabilization, HD recording and SDXC compatibility.

Casio releases EX-H30 compact digital superzoom
Casio has introduced the EX-H30 digital compact superzoom camera with a 12.5x (24-300mm 35mm equivalent.) zoom lens attached. According to Casio, the ow power consumption of the 16Mp camera extends the battery life to record as many as 1000 images per battery charge (using standard CIPA testing). Attributes include a 3.0" 460K dot LCD screen, 720p HD recording, SDXC card compatibility, and P/A/S/M shooting functions and. It can be purchased at a $249.99 MSRP beginning in March 2011

Casio publishes EX-ZS10 & Exilim EX-ZS5 no-frills cameras
Casio has introduced the EX-ZS10 & EX-ZS5 affordable no-frills compacts. Both cameras share identical optical 5x zoom lenses starting out at 26mm equivilant, 14.1Mp sensors, and 2.7 inch LCD screens. The ZS10 sports a loftier price tag a consequence of the 720p HD video capturing ability in contrast with the ZS5's older VGA recording method. You will be able to get them in silver, black, pink, red, and blue beginning in March 2011 at MSRPs of $119.99 for the EX-ZS10 and $99.99 for the EX-ZS5

Canon announces A3300 IS and
Canon has released the A3200 IS and A3300 IS to round out the top its A line of inexpensive compacts. Similar to the ones before them (the Powershot A3000 IS & A3100 IS), the newest duo use rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries for power. The A3300 comes with a 3.0" LCD screen and 16Mp image sensor whereas the A3100 IS features a 2.7" LCD and 14Mp image sensor. Both share the wide-angle 28-140mm 35mm equivalent. image-stabilized zoom lens (in contrast to the less wide 35-140mm lens on the previous models), and the video has upgraded from VGA to 720p HD image recording using H.624 compression.

Canon publishes A2200 & A1200 compact cameras
Canon has revved up its Powershot A series with the release of the A2200 and A1200 digital cameras. The thinnest A series digital compact to date is the 14Megapixel A2200 is and obtains its power from a lithium-ion rechargeable battery whereas the 14Mp Powershot A1200 is uses two double A's., 4x optical zoom wide-angle lenses with angle of view 28mm for starters, 720p HD movies recording and 2.7" LCDs are features of both cameras.

Fujifilm announces advanced superzoom HS20 EXR
Fujifilm has just announced the HS20 EXR Finepix advanced superzoom camera. Replacing the Fujifilm HS10, its complete with a 3.0" 460K dot LCD and 16Mp CMOS EXR sensor and over its predecessor's 230K dot screen. and 10Mp sensor. The same full 1080p HD movie recording capabilities, and (24-720mm equiv.) 30x optical zoom lens, P/A/S/M shooting functions, and RAW capture and have been inherited. It also features high speed movie shooting at up to 320 frames per second. and 7.6fps continuous full-resolution shooting

Fujifilm introduces the F500 EXR and F550 EXR with GPS
Fujifilm has just introduced the Finepix EXR F500 and its first ever GPS-enabled camera in the form of the FinePix EXR F550 . Built around the identical feature set and design as the F300 EXR, the newest F series cameras include the Fujifilm's latest 16Mp EXR CMOS image sensor that allows for full-resolution 8 frames per second continuous shooting and full 1080p HD video imaging. They come with the identical 3.0" 460K LCDs and 15x (24-360mm) zoom lenses and as their predecessor. The single difference separating the two is the F550 EXR's RAW capability and built-in GPS.

Fujifilm launches the planet's first rugged compact digital with GPS
Fujifilm has just launched the FinePix XP30, it makes claims to being the planet's first rugged compact camera with built-in GPS. Much tougher than the predecessor, the XP10, it created to be shockproof up to 1.5 meters, waterproof as far as 5 meters, and freezeproof to - 10 degrees. It includes the identical 2.7" LCD from the XP10 camera, 5x optical zoom lens that starts at a more useable 28mm and 14Mp image sensor compared with the XP10's 12Mp CCD.

Fujifilm releases FinePix S3200 and S4000
Fujifilm has just released the Fujilfilm S3200 and Fujilfilm S4000 superzoom cameras with 30x and 24x zoom lenses respectfully, both starti at 24mm 35mm equivalent. The cameras ships with 14Mp image sensors, electronic viewfinders, 3.0" LCDs, and come with features like 720p HD recording, Image stabilization, AF Tracking, and P/A/S/M shooting functions. This pair also feature HDMI ports and operate on AA batteries.

Fujifilm T200 world's thinnest 10x compact zoom
Fujifilm has announced what it claims to be the planet's thinnest digital 10x compact optical zoom, the Fujifilm T200. The 14Mp digital compact with a 28-280mm 35mm equivalent lens, a 2.7" LCD and -280mm equivalent lens come with features like image stabilization, 720p HD movie recording, Motion Panorama mode and Photobook in-camera book software.

Fujifilm announces FinePix S2950 superzoom
Fujifilm has introduced the Fujifilm S2950HD with an 18x zoom optical lens. Nearly the same as the S2800HD announced last year, it offers the same 3.0" LCD 28-50mmm lens, and a 14Mp image sensor. The single new element is an easy upload function. The rest of the attributes are exactly the same, even including 720p HD movie capability along with features like P/A/S/M shooting modes and AF tracking .

Fujifilm announces Finepix JV200, Finepix JX350
Fujifilm has released the new Fujifilm Finepix JV200, Finepix JX300 and Finepix JX350 to the J line of inexpensive compact digital cameras. The 16Mp Finepix JZ200 and 14Mp Finepix JX300 feature 5x (28-140mm equivalent.) optical zoom lenses, whereas the 14Mp JX350 come with 3x optical zoom lens beginning at a significantly less useable 36mm equivalent. All three come with 2.7" LCD screens, can capture 720p HD video and feature Lithium-ion battery power

Fujifilm Finepix AV200, Finepix AV250 and Finepix AX350 compacts
Fujifilm has released the Fujifilm FinepixAV200, FinepixAV250 and FinepixAX350 affordable cameras to its A line of affordable compact digitals. The 16Mp Finepix AV200, FinepixAV250 and the 14Mp FinepixAX350 all share nearly-identical attributes including 720p HD recording, 2.7" LCDs, and AF tracking. The Finepix AX350 comes with a somewhat longer 5x zoom length in contrast with the Finepix AV250 and Finepix AV200's 3x, that start at a 33mm and 32mm equivalent. respectively.

Kodak introduces first waterproof camera

Lexar announces 128GB SDXC Class 10 memory card
Lexar has made available the first 128GB SDXC (Extended capacity) Class 10 memory card. Featuring a 20MB/s upper limit data transfer speed it goes hand in hand with continuous shooting speeds and full HD movie recording functions of the newest SDXC congruent cameras. The 133x 128GB SDXC card will be available at a MSRP of $699.99.in the first part of 2011 Lexar has also revealed a 64GB equivalent version of the card that will be available at a suggested price of $399.99.