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Panasonic HDC-SD9 : Best 2008 digital camcorder
Date :
5/7/2008 12:49:52 PM
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Digital Video
Digital camcorder
The digital camcorder of the year, according TIPA (but we really do also thing it is this one !) is the Panasonic HDC-SD9, a nice SD card recording full HD 3-CDD camcorder.
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi (EOS 450D) gets TIPA Award
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5/6/2008 11:36:12 AM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
This is TIPA Awards season : the specialzed press winning prize. The Canon EOS 450D or Digital rebel XSi has won the price of the best "advanced DSLR".
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Invite friends to try Adobe Lightroom 2 Beta longer
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5/5/2008 11:35:56 AM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
Adobe has launched an invitation program in which Lightroom 1 owners may invite friends to benefit from the extended Lightroom 2 Beta trial period which will expire on August 31st 2008.
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Ricoh G600 : tough !
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4/23/2008 4:33:12 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
The new Ricoh G600 is a water and dust-resistant, wide-angle, 5x zoom digital camera featuring enhanced shock resistance for outdoor use.
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Panasonic Lumix TZ5 with WiFi
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4/18/2008 11:17:23 AM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Panasonic launched the LUMIX DMC-TZ50. Complete with Wi-Fi capabilities, standard 802.11b/g wireless LAN connectivity and access to T-Mobile HotSpot service, users can upload digital photos taken with the TZ50 directly to Picasa Web Albums, the free online photo-sharing service from Google. The 9.1 megapixel TZ50 is packed with a 28mm wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom and the ability to record HD video.
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Finally comes DxO Optics pro V5 Beta version for Mac
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4/17/2008 7:57:12 AM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
We almost thought we would never see it : finally, Dxo announces the beta version of Dxo Optics Pro V5 for Mac OSX which embeds all new technologies of the previously announced V5 like the new RAW conversion engine.
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Nikon D3 firmware update : nice bonus
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4/17/2008 7:54:23 AM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Nikon just released a new firmware for its professional DSLR Nikon D3, its first full frame in Nikon's history. The V1.1 of the D3 new firmware fixes bugs but also brings a nice additionnal function to the camera.
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Coolpix P80 and 18x Nikkor zoom
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4/10/2008 8:27:23 PM
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Digital Photography
Bridge cameras
Nikon Coolpix P80, like lost of bridge cameras, is based on an ambitious lens thanks to its optical range.
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Nikon Coolpix P80
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4/10/2008 8:22:56 PM
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Digital Photography
Bridge cameras
With the Coolpix P80, Nikon is back on the bridge camera market with an ambitious 18x Nikkor zoom and CCD-shift mechanical image stabilization..
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Canon EOS 40D firmware update
Date :
4/10/2008 8:20:12 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Canon is now launching a new firmware (V1.0.8) for its serious amateur DSL, the EOS 40D which fixes a few bus.
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Flickr now video compliant
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4/9/2008 2:54:13 PM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
THE world's biggest online photo community, Flickr, is now offering a service of video storage and sharing.
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Sigma DP1 firmware and software update
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4/9/2008 2:51:46 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
The famous DSLR sensor based compact camera, the Sigma DP1, was suffering from this greenish rendering issue. Sigma is launching new firmware and software updates to correct this issue and more.
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Sony TG1 pocket-sized HD camcorder
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4/8/2008 5:10:23 PM
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Digital Video
Digital camcorder
The new pocket-sized Sony HDR-TG1 Handycam camcorder's weighty high-definition capability will appeal to vacationers who prefer to "travel light." This diminutive camcorder weighs in at only ten ounces. It has an ultra-portable body measuring just 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall by 2.5-inches deep.
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Lightroom 2.0 : Caution, Beta inside !
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4/8/2008 5:05:23 PM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
On April 2nd was announced the Beta version of Lightroom 2 : THE event of the month for digital photography amateurs. The first impressions are excellent and the number of Beta testers will be huge. But pay attention, you have to be cautious with this Beta of LR2.
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Sony new HD digital camcorder : the HDR-TG3
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4/4/2008 3:21:45 PM
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Digital Video
Digital camcorder
Sony has always been strong on compact camcorders and again, proves that with this new full HD digital camcorder of only 3 cm thick for 140 grams: the HDR-TG3 which abounds in technologies.
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Adobe launched Lightroom 2.0 Beta version
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4/2/2008 12:59:41 PM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
Here it is ! Adobe launched Lightroom 2.0 Beta version which shows what will be Lightroom 2.0: a version built on the assets of Lightroom 1.3 and which presents many improvements and some very awaited new tools, plus some pretty surprises. All details here.
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Apple opens Aperture to plugins with Aperture 2.1
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3/28/2008 10:19:15 PM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
Aperture released Apertur 2.1, which introduces an open plug-in architecture that makes it easy for photographers to use specialized third party imaging software right from within Aperture.
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Olympus E-420 firmware update
Date :
3/28/2008 12:36:13 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Olympus is launching a firmware update for ots Zuiko Digital lenses to improve their behavior with the new E-420 DSLR.
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Nikon D60 review
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3/28/2008 12:31:45 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Announced during the PMA 2008 in Las Vegas last month, the amateur level Nikon D60 DSLR was quite promising. Dpreview has put the D60 on its benchmark in its Nikon D60 review.
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Here comes an updated MacMini
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3/25/2008 1:10:14 PM
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Computing
Computers
Apple could finally refresh the MacMini range with new processor and graphic chipset, Apple Insider says.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 in depth
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3/25/2008 1:03:15 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Last week, Panasonic annopunced its new LUMIX DMC-FX500, a nice little 10 megapixels compact digital camera equipped with an ambitious 5x lens starting at 25mm. Here is the full and detailed press released from Panasonic.
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Pentax Optio V20 : tiny smart camera
Date :
3/21/2008 10:20:23 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Pentax is doing some catching up with other brands implementing many intelligent technologies in their compact digital camera lines. The Pentax Optio V20 is a good example of how smart a digicam may be.
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Record sales for Mac OS 10.5 Leopard
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3/19/2008 5:55:48 PM
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Computing
Software
Leopard, the latest operating system launched by Apple a few month ago is setting new sales record in Apple's OS history.
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Panasonic L10 firmware update bonus
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3/19/2008 5:49:23 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Panasonic has just released a new firmware update for ts D-SLR, the LUMIX DMC-L10. This update is not only fixing bugs but also adding new functions to the camera and improving image quality.
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Bibble Pro 4.9.9 Update
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3/19/2008 5:46:15 PM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
New D-SLR supported by Bibble Labs. Bibble Labs announced immediate availability of version 4.9.9 of its "Pro" and "Lite" RAW workflow software. New cameras added in this release include Nikon D300 and D3, Canon 1Ds Mark 3 and G9, Sony Alpha A700, and Olympus E-3.
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Panasonic FX500 : Panasonic launches a new flagship model for its Lumix slim and stylish FX series
Date :
3/18/2008 6:21:15 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Panasonic launches a new flagship model for its Lumix slim and stylish FX series. The new 10.1-megapixel DMC-FX500 features a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom, touch-screen operation on a large, 3.0-inch LCD. The FX500 also offers a variety of advanced functions, including Intelligent Auto mode, HD motion picture recording with HD component output, and slideshows with music.
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Canon Ixus 970 IS (SD 890)technical data sheet
Date :
3/18/2008 1:58:12 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Announced last week, the Digital Ixus 970 IS is the top of the Canon Ixus range with its 5x optical zoom. Here is its technical specs sheets from Canon.
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Ricoh Caplio R8 review
Date :
3/18/2008 1:49:56 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Dpreview has just published a new review of the Ricoh's 8th generation 28-200mm compact concept : the Ricoh Caplio R8.
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Adobe Lightroom 1.4 update
Date :
3/15/2008 8:58:13 AM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
Today, Adobe has released a suprising update of its Photosjop Lightroom bringing a few improved functions and mainly the support of PMA announced Digital SLRs.
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Canon Ixus 85 IS (SD 770 IS ) and Ixus 90 IS (SD 790 IS)
Date :
3/15/2008 8:54:12 AM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Canon strengthens its Digital IXUS range with the launch of two new 10 Megapixel models: the Digital IXUS 90 IS and Digital IXUS 85 IS. Both models feature Canon’s lens-shift type optical Image Stabilizer (IS)1 for exceptional image quality, while expressing very distinct design styles. The solid, chiselled Digital IXUS 90 IS is enhanced by a powerful shape and seamless build; while the soft minimalism of the Digital IXUS 85 IS reflects a glimmering, understated elegance.
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Microsoft to cut XBOX prices by 30%
Date :
3/11/2008 11:19:12 AM
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Digital Video
Video games
Microsoft's XBOX 360 prices will be cut by 30% in Europe in order to deal with growing threat of Sony's PS3 with embedded Blu-Ray drive.
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Sony Cyber-shot H50 with 15x zoom
Date :
2/27/2008 10:53:41 AM
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Digital Photography
Bridge cameras
The powerful Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15x zoom lens makes the Cyber-shot H50 ideal for travel and other situations when you want clear close-ups without the penalty of carrying a big, bulky camera. The large, high-contrast 3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus screen tilts up or down, adding an extra dimension of creative freedom when framing shots at any angle. There's also an electronic viewfinder that provides a convenient alternative to framing shots with the LCD screen.
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Sony Cyber-shot W300 first almost 14 megapixel camera
Date :
2/27/2008 10:49:13 AM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
It's the toughest, most technically advanced Cyber-shot W Series camera yet. The slim, W300 features a scratch resistant titanium coating that's around five times tougher than anodized aluminium. A high resolution of 13.6 effective megapixels assures detail-packed enlargements to A3 size and beyond. Optical performance is further assured by the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 3x optical zoom. Maximum sensitivity is boosted to an ISO 6400. Teamed with Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction and Super Steady Shot image stabilization.
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Apple iPhone Firmware update V1.1.4
Date :
2/27/2008 10:43:12 AM
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Mobile zone
Smartphone
iPhone firmware will now be updated in a version 1.1.4 which appear to improve many things.
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Aperture vs Lightroom
Date :
2/20/2008 11:46:23 AM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
Apple Aperture 2 has been released last week and now has come the time to compare Aperture and Adobe Lightroom.
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Ricoh Caplio R50
Date :
2/19/2008 5:00:12 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Featuring a 10 megapixel CCD and a 5x optical zoom, this compact digital camera attaches a great deal of importance to portability
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RICOH CAPLIO R8
Date :
2/19/2008 4:51:12 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Slim 7.1x Optical Wide-Angle Zoom Digital Camera with 10 Megapixel CCD and Enhanced Photography Functions. Ricoh has developed and introduced the new R8 compact digital camera featuring a 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens (28–200 mm in 35 mm focal length) and a new high-resolution 10 megapixel CCD.
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Nikon D300 firmware update
Date :
2/15/2008 6:49:23 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Nikon has just released a new firmware version (V1.92) for its best selling prosumer camera : the Nikon D300.
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Apple Aperture 2
Date :
2/12/2008 12:11:14 PM
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Digital Photography
Photography software
Here is Apple Aperture 2 which has been long time expected by Aperture 1.5 users. Apple claims it brings over 100 new functions and improvements. Let's see that !
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Leopard update : Mac OS 10.5.2
Date :
2/12/2008 11:42:56 AM
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Computing
Computers
Apple is launching a new release of Mac OS 10.5, leopard wil now come in its 10.5.2 version. Not only it will correct a bunch of bugs, but it will also bring a few new functions and support of new digital cameras RAW formats.
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Nokia N96
Date :
2/12/2008 11:38:45 AM
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Mobile zone
Smartphone
Nokia's know-how is at its most impressive stage when we take a first look at the just announced N96 smartphone. Impressive, yes, that's the word.
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Game over for Polaroid
Date :
2/12/2008 11:35:32 AM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Polaroid is closing down its three last factories producing Polaroid film. This is the end of 70 years of a myth.
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Price and availability of Sigma DP1
Date :
2/8/2008 12:52:56 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Who has never wish of getting a compact digital camera with a big D-SLR sensor ? Well, this is what the Sigma DP1 is all about. We now know when it twill be available and even its price.
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3 new Pentax lenses with ultrasonic autofocus
Date :
2/8/2008 12:49:01 PM
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Digital Photography
Lenses
Pentax is quite efficient in releasing interesting products. Not only it has announced two competition killer D-SLRs with the K20D and the K200D, but it is now launching trhee interesting lenses. All details here.
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Canon EOS 450D prices
Date :
2/6/2008 7:49:47 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Canon new competition killer D-SLR, the EOS 450D, has been shown to the public during the PMA 2008 held in Las Vehas last week. Here are its prices.
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Nikon D60 prices
Date :
2/6/2008 7:46:53 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Nikon has recently announced its new D-SLR, the D60, during the PMA 2008. Here are now its prices.
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Leica M8 hardware update
Date :
2/6/2008 7:45:23 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
That is new in this industry Leica will offer a hardware upgrade of their digital rangefinder M8. All details here.
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Sony introduces its DSL-R Alpha 200
Date :
2/6/2008 7:39:42 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
Sony introduces its new DSL-R Alpha 200, the A100's successor with higher velocity and sensitivity. See all details here :
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Samsung L100 : new compact and low priced digicam
Date :
2/6/2008 7:37:23 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Here is the latest digital compact camera of the range L of Samsung. It was launched at the CES 2008. Due to its price cut, the L100, a 8 megapixels camera, has no optical stabilization.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC FS20, DMC-FS5 et DMC-FS3
Date :
2/6/2008 7:34:32 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
In the bunch of announcements made by Panasonic at the 2008 PMA in Las Vegas, the FS line has been renewed with 3 new members: the FS20, FS5 and FS3. Here they are.
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Nikon Coolpix P60
Date :
2/6/2008 7:27:45 PM
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Digital Photography
Compact digital camera
Nikon prosumer level compact camera of the PMA 2008 will be the P60, an 8 megapixels with a stabilized optical zoom ranging from 36mm to 180 mm.
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Nikon D60
Date :
2/6/2008 7:25:56 PM
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Digital Photography
D-SLR
After a long successful year on stores shelves, Nikons D40 and D40x, now have their successor : the Nikon D60 has been announced at the PMA 2008. It offers a 10.2 megapixels sensor and numerous creative functions in a compact and lightweight body and will provide ease of use.
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