Sony unveils Cyber-shot DSC-T700 and DSC-T77 digital cameras with intelligent shooting functions. The 10-megapixel DSC-T77 camera is Sony’s thinnest model at less than 5/8 of an inch with a 3-inch, 16 x 9 touch panel LCD screen. It features updated intelligent scene recognition technology, Smile Shutter™ and face detection technologies with child and adult priority, as well as high sensitivity shooting (up to ISO 3200), eleven scene modes, and in-camera image management. (more…)

Nikon UK is proud to announce the introduction of four new COOLPIX compact cameras: the COOLPIX S610, the S610c, the S710 and the S560. The 10 megapixel S610 and S610c are incredibly fast, boasting the world’s fastest start-up time in their class*, and are also packed with a wide-angle 4x zoom. The COOLPIX S610c’s wireless LAN connectivity makes uploading pictures to the internet easy. The COOLPIX S710 has a massive 14.5 effective megapixels, a range of high-performance functions, such as a possible 12 fps shooting and, with a sensitivity range up to ISO 12800, delivers sharp and detailed pictures in even the most demanding environments. The COOLPIX S560 is the world’s smallest camera in its class and with superior portability, a 5x zoom lens and advanced features such as Smile Mode, the COOLPIX S560 is the perfect family choice. All cameras feature Nikon’s EXPEED image-processing system and high-quality NIKKOR lenses. The new additions are all housed in durable metal bodies and are available in a range of colours. (more…)

Nikon UK has announced new COOLPIX S60 - an advanced and elegant compact digital camera featuring a large 3.5-inch wide-screen LCD monitor with touch-panel control. At just some 97 (w) x 60 (h) x 22 (d) mm and weighing in at a mere 145 grams, the COOLPIX S60’s slim and compact body will travel happily anywhere. With a high-quality body, aluminium front panel and ‘altered wave’ shape, the integrated curved lines fit any hand-size perfectly. The price of nikon’s coolpix s60 is  £299.99 / €400 and it will be available in September 08. (more…)

Nikon UK has announced its new top-of-the-line Performance series COOLPIX model, the P6000, Nikon’s first camera with built-in GPS. The COOLPIX P6000 is packed with groundbreaking technology to ensure the highest possible image quality from a compact body. This camera is available in black. The price of new P6000 is £429.99 and will be available in September 2008. (more…)

Leaf, member of Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, introduces 56 megapixel AFi 10 camera system - digital camera and photography newsIt’s a wide world. The AFi 10 is equipped with a new 56×36 mm True Wide Frame sensor, co-developed with Dalsa Corporation, to deliver 56 Mp in 9288 x 6000 resolution across the width of the 6×6 sensor area. With best-of-class Schneider lenses, the Leaf AFi system can fully realize the power of 56 megapixels, delivering images of unsurpassed quality. Together with the new Leaf ‘Verto’ technology, the TWF sensor can be rotated internally, giving you the control and flexibility to shoot the way you want to. (more…)

Pentax has introduced a new entry-level comapact digital camera,Optio E60. The resolutions of new optio E60 is 10.1 megapixel. It offers up a 3x optical zoom lens that enables a wide angle of view for good landscape shots, as well as an Intelligent Zoom function that extends the zoom range without compromising the optical zoom’s image quality. This means you can get high-magnification zoom photography equivalent to a maximum of around 17.1x. (more…)

Panasonic is introducing a new digital camera in its Lumix LX series of high-end, compact digital still cameras, the DMC-LX3. It is designed for easy, creative shooting, the new LX3 comes two years after its predecessor, the LX2, earned an enthusiastic following among both professional photographers and serious amateurs for its exquisite image rendering, superior operating ease, and unique triple-wide system comprising wide-angle lens, 16:9 CCD and LCD. (more…)