Latest Digital Cameras
January has seen a high level of activity across the digital camera market. With new product launches for many of the major players as well as the new face on the block. General Electric had launched a new digital camera range. Market center into the UK and European consumer electronics market back by its success in the USA. Olympus announced that they are adding three new FP model to their compact range and two tough well protected Mio model that are shock and water resistant. After the success of the midrange A10D, Pentax released the successor, the K20D. It’s physically the same but with a 14 megapixel sensor, fly view and improved shake reduction system. The K200D is a quick down version, with a 10.2 megapixel sensor, but it still boasts the 2.7 inch viewing screen and the 11 point AF system. All this comes on top of the launch from Cannon the same day. They launch a massive range of new products, notably the new EOS 450D digital SLR. With a 12.2 megapixel sensor, the EOS 450D has a 9 point AF system, integrated cleaning system, and also what’s fast becoming a standard fate of live view and 3 inch preview screen. Nikon too launch their D60 as replacement for the D40X, which is just a year old. It features a 10.2 megapixel sensor and it should be available in late February. So we ask, with an upgrade this quick, is this the pattern for the future, only time will tell. Turning now to lenses, Nikon, Cannon, and Pentax have new ranges available. Cannon have introduced new AF lenses, by expanding their professional EF range introducing two new models. Namely the 200 millimeter F2 and the 800 millimeter F5.6, both equipped with the latest four stop image stabilizer. Nikon too have been active in lenses with the introduction of the DX format 16 to 85 millimeter F3.5 to 5.6 lens, featuring vibration reduction which gives great stability. And where you might be able to get your hands on all these new equipment, or at least find more about it? Yes, you’ve guessed it, Focus on imaging 2008. The show starts on 24th of Feb at the NEC, and this year’s event have a great usual line up of equipment and demos. And who knows, you may be able to bag yourself a bargain. Show runs until Wednesday the 27th , and should see more than 30,000 visitors. With more than 200 stands to visit, I’m sure you’re gonna need a sit down in the evening. Well, that’s it for this time. I might even see you there.