Carl Zeiss announced the launch of the fifth lens in the ZE series for EOS cameras. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is a moderate wide angle lens designed for full-frame (D)SLR cameras, delivering a 74-degree field of view.

Like the other Zeiss ZE lenses, it incorporates a CPU and data contacts for communication with the camera body. The Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is ideal for still photographers looking for a fast, general purpose wide angle lens. It is also well suited for the growing number of videographers who use the Canon EOS 5D Mark II or the Canon EOS 7D and need a lens with superior manual focusing control and minimal ‘breathing’. Read the rest of this entry »

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Samsung announced the new HZ25W mega-zoom digital camera. The HZ25W features a Schneider-KREUZNACH lens, 24x optical zoom with a 26mm wide-angle focal length, 12.5 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD screen, full manual control, RAW support, high-definition video recording, Samsung’s Dual Image Stabilization, Smart Auto, Smart Album feature, and Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System, which includes Face Recognition, Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection and Samsung’s Beauty Shot. Read the rest of this entry »

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Samsung announced the CL65 digital camera that features built-in geo-tagging, Bluetooth 2.0, DLNA compatibility, and Wi-Fi connectivity. This allows users to quickly share photos on-the-go. Read the rest of this entry »

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Samsung announced the TL225 and TL220, two new DualView digital cameras. The 12.2 megapixel cameras feature Dual LCD screens. There is one LCD on the front of the camera and a second one on the back of the camera, which allows users to put themselves in the picture without being behind the camera . Read the rest of this entry »

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Today, Samsung announced two new compact digital cameras to their SL Series, the Samsung SL720 and SL502.

The SL720 features a 28mm wide-angle lens, 5x optical zoom, 12.2 megapixels, Dual Image Stabilization, 3.0 inch LCD, Smart Auto shooting mode, Smart Album, Face Recognition, Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System, and advanced video recording options that allows users to record 720p, high-definition video which can be played on an HDTV. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

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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This time, it’s handling a product that makes me scream WHAT?

The Samsung HMX-H106 in this case, the controls on the screen in particular.
The more observant among you may have spotted it.
But it really shows when you use it.
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Samsung introduced a new family of hybrid digital cameras with the NX Series. The Samsung NX bridges the gap between a DSLR and compact point-and-shoot digital camera by utilizing an APS C sized image sensor providing a much larger surface area to gather light and produce higher-quality images like a DSLR and unlike a DSLR, it does not feature a mirror box and employs an ultra-precise Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). The NX has the performance and image quality of a DSLR and the portability and convenience of a compact point-and-shoot.

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Samsung has released a new compact digital camera, the Samsung WB100.

The Samsung WB100 features 12 megapixels, an ultra wide angle 24mm Schneider lens, 5x optical zoom, high-definition video recording, Optical and Digital Image Stabilization, Smart Auto feature, Face Detection, Smile Shot, Blink Detection, Beauty Shot and aperture priority, shutter priority, as well as full manual shooting modes. Read the rest of this entry »