Canon announced the new Vixia HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder that has advanced HD features and professional-level manual controls.

The Vixia HF S11 has the ability to record up to 24 hours of high-definition video to a 64GB internal flash drive and the option of recording video directly to removable SDHC memory cards. It features Canon’s new Dynamic SuperRange OIS system for shake correction, Advanced Video Snapshot Mode, a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, Canon Face Detection, and Instant AutoFocus. Read the rest of this entry »

The Nikon D5000 is Nikon’s second digital SLR to offer video capture and its first to incorporate a tilt/swivel LCD display. The D5000 has a compact body with a 12.3-megapixel DX format CMOS sensor, a full range of shooting modes and exposure controls, and 720p video at 24 frames per second.

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Nikon D5000 Pros Wonderful image quality! Vari-angle tilt-swivel LCD monitor Bonus video mode Information Display screen Compact size and light weight Auto focus system is much better than the D60’s	Nikon D5000 Cons No auto focus in movie mode Vari-angle LCD can’t be used for self-portraits on a tripod Exposure compensation button is a little awkward People with big hands or who like big cameras may find it too small and light Lack of dedicated buttons for white balance, AF, ISO, etc.

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After a few furious weeks of rumors on the Web, Nikon has finally made it public - the Nikon D300s is official. The new camera is basically a bored-out, ported and polished D300. It has the same body and 12.3-megapixel DX sensor as the D300 along with some a few new features and some nice performance enhancements. But most important - the D300s has 720p HD video capture with auto focus. Very nice.
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Think Tank Photo has designed a new camera bag system called The Multimedia Wired Up Collection. As the name implies, the new system was created for photographers and multimedia pros who are shooting more than stills. The popularity of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon D90 mean there are a lot of photographers starting to shoot video as well as still photos. Multimedia and video specialists are also picking up the new VSLRs for production work.

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Today, Samsung announced three new camcorders, the Samsung HMX-U10, SMX-K40 and SMX-K45.

The ultra compact, HMX-U10 can record in full-HD and can take 10 megapixel still photos. It also features 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor, 2 inch LCD screen, Samsung’s built-in intelli-studio software, animated thumbnails, and a one-touch “upload” button to YouTube. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony announced two new Handycam camcorders, the HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V.

The HDR-CX520V and HDR-CX500V feature full 920×1080 high-definition video capture, storage of up to 12-megapixel photos on a 64GB or 32GB internal flash memory, 60p output, Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode, Face Touch, Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sony G lens, 3 inch wide touch panel LCD, and built-in GPS antenna and NAVTEQ digital maps to geo-tag your videos and photos. Read the rest of this entry »

Today, Olympus introduces their first Micro Four Thirds camera – the E-P1. The compact new Olympus E-P1 has a 12.3-megapixel sensor and it’s Olympus’ first changeable lens camera to offer a movie mode (720p HD). The Micro Four Thirds format was announced last August and since then I’ve been anxiously waiting to find out what Olympus would do with it. Panasonic has introduced two Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Lumix G1 and the GH1 with HD video. But until now, the only Micro Four Thirds action we’ve seen from Olympus was behind glass at tradeshows. But now there’s an Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera we can bank on – and it’s not just a list of specs and features, either. I was lucky enough to get a pre-production E-P1 last week so I could get a feel for the camera, make my own product photos and shoot a hands-on video preview of the new Micro Four Thirds camera.
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Today, Panasonic announced their latest High Definition, compact camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10. These two HD camcorders are the “world’s lightest”, weighing in at just 0.5 lbs. Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung has announced two new compact digital camcorders, the SMX-C14 and SMX-C10.

The SMX-C14 and SMX-C10 feature Samsung’s Touch of Color, a 230,000-dot, swiveling 2.7-inch wide LCD screen, 10x optical zoom, Hyper Image Stabilization, Samsung’s Active Angle Lens, play-edit-sharing program and unique features, such as time-lapse recording, animated thumbnails and a versatile charging system. The SMX-C14 includes 16GB of internal flash memory which can record over six hours of footage directly to its built in memory. It is expandable via an SD/SDHC memory card. The SMX-C10 does not include internal memory and requires the use of SD/SDHC media. Read the rest of this entry »

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Samsung announced that its’ SMX-F34 has received a 2009 TIPA Award for Best Entry Level Camcorder. The Technical Image Press Association award is one of the most coveted imaging awards and prestigious recognitions for a manufacturer.

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2009 PMA Camera And Photography Tradeshow

March 3-5, 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

This year’s Photo Marketing Association tradeshow, otherwise known as PMA, takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 3rd to 5th. Every spring all the major camera, photography software and photo accessory manufacturers assemble to show off their latest wares. PhotographyREVIEW.com has attended the show every year since 2000 and this year is no exception. This is our chance to visit with camera makers, ask tons of questions, and get a look at as much camera gear as possible. Let us know what you want to see and learn. We’re there for you! We’ll be meeting with all the main manufacturers, taking pictures, shooting video and writing about all the cool new digital cameras and photo gear.
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Today, Panasonic made what is likely the biggest announcement at this year’s PMA tradeshow. They introduced the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds camera. The GH1 adds high-def video capability to Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds line. The GH1 captures 1080p HD video at 24 frames-per-second or 720p at 60 frames-per-second. The GH1 has a built-in stereo mic on top of the pop-up flash, a connector for an accessory mic and it also supports 5.1 surround sound. The GH1 also introduces a new 10x 14-140mm kit lens (28-280mm equivalent) with MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilization. For the most part, the GH1 is the same camera as the G1, but with the addition of HD video capture. It still has a 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, tilt-swivel LCD, electronic viewfinder and Panasonic’s excellent iA Intelligent Auto shooting mode.
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