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Nikon brings Harry Potter's magic to photography

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:06:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Nikon's new mirrorless cameras - the Nikon 1 V1 and NIkon 1 J1 - feature a new "Motion Snapshot" option that brings images to life as seen in the Harry Potter franchise Nikon's new mirrorless cameras - the Nikon 1 V1 and NIkon 1 J1 - feature a new "Motion Snapshot" option that brings images to life as seen in the Harry Potter franchise

Nikon goes back to the drawing board, releases its Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras [updated]

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:16:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Nikon has announced the release of what it calls a "revolutionary digital camera system," entering the mirrorless market with the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 compact cameras Nikon has announced the release of what it calls a "revolutionary digital camera system," entering the mirrorless market with the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 compact cameras

Nikon goes back to the drawing board, releases its Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:16:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Harman to release its first 5x4 pinhole camera

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:15:18 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Harman Technology has confirmed the upcoming release of its first 5x4 pinhole camera. Harman Technology has confirmed the upcoming release of its first 5x4 pinhole camera.

Ricoh unveils its GR Digital IV camera

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:59:04 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Ricoh has unveiled the successor to the GR Digital III camera, updating the camera's image engine, LCD monitor and autofocus system Ricoh has unveiled the successor to the GR Digital III camera, updating the camera's image engine, LCD monitor and autofocus system

Fujifilm commits to instant photography

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:21:15 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

In a new marketing push, Fujifilm has relaunched its line of instant cameras and films, acknowledging the "considerable growth" in that sector In a new marketing push, Fujifilm has relaunched its line of instant cameras and films, acknowledging the "considerable growth" in that sector

Pentax Q: discreet quality

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:55:00 GMT

Katie Poole BJP

The new Pentax Q offers photographers a small, lightweight camera with interchangeable lenses and a 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor. Katie Poole takes it for a test drive The new Pentax Q offers photographers a small, lightweight camera with interchangeable lenses and a 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor. Katie Poole takes it for a test drive

Fuji adds a zoom to its award-winning X-series camera

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:54:31 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

Introducing the X100, Fujifilm's second "premium compact", sporting a 4x zoom and similar high-spec features to he award-winning X10, introduced earlier this year. Introducing the X100, Fujifilm's second "premium compact", sporting a 4x zoom and similar high-spec features to he award-winning X10, introduced earlier this year.

Fuji adds a zoom to its X-series camera

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:54:00 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

Introducing the X10, Fujifilm's second "premium compact", sporting a 4x zoom and similar high-spec features to he award-winning X100, unveiled earlier this year. Introducing the X10, Fujifilm's second "premium compact", sporting a 4x zoom and similar high-spec features to he award-winning X100, unveiled earlier this year.

Panasonic goes it alone for new X lenses

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:56:21 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Panasonic is releasing a new generation of lenses specifically designed for its Micro Four Thirds cameras, and has chosen not to rely on Leica's expertise Panasonic is releasing a new generation of lenses specifically designed for its Micro Four Thirds cameras, and has chosen not to rely on Leica's expertise

Nikon launches the Coolpix P7100

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:15:00 GMT

Diane Smyth BJP

Nikon has launched a raft of new compacts, including the high-performance P7100 Nikon has launched a raft of new compacts, including the high-performance P7100

Sony still planning full-frame camera

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:32:31 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sony has confirmed that it still has plans to develop a full-frame Alpha camera Sony has confirmed that it still has plans to develop a full-frame Alpha camera

Sony to release 24.3-megapixel mirrorless camera

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:28:21 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sony has unveiled its NEX-7 camera, a mirrorless model featuring a 24.3-megapixel sensor in a magnesium alloy body Sony has unveiled its NEX-7 camera, a mirrorless model featuring a 24.3-megapixel sensor in a magnesium alloy body

Sony to release 24.3-megapixel mirrorless camera [update]

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:28:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sony unveils new A65 and A77 digital SLRs

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:08:50 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sony is introducing two new digital SLRs, including the Alpha 77, which sports a 24.3-megapixel sensor and a XGA OLED Tru-Finder Sony is introducing two new digital SLRs, including the Alpha 77, which sports a 24.3-megapixel sensor and a XGA OLED Tru-Finder

Sony unveils new A65 and A77 digital SLRs [update]

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:08:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sony unveils world's first digital recording binoculars

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:53:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Sony has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first digital recording binoculars, bringing its optics and imaging technologies to the worlds of nature and sports enthusiasts. Sony has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first digital recording binoculars, bringing its optics and imaging technologies to the worlds of nature and sports enthusiasts.

Leica uncovers M9 battery problem

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Olivier Laurent BJP

Leica has identified an "issue" affecting a small number of M9 cameras and their batteries Leica has identified an "issue" affecting a small number of M9 cameras and their batteries

Tested: Canon EOS 600D

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:45:00 GMT

David Kilpatrick BJP

The Canon EOS 600D may be aimed at the enthusiast market but, finds David Kilpatrick, its 18-megapixel resolution sensor and wealth of advanced features make it worthy of anyone’s attention. And at this price, you can afford to buy more than one to shoot video, replicating the multi-camera positions of traditional filmmakers. The Canon EOS 600D may be aimed at the enthusiast market but, finds David Kilpatrick, its 18-megapixel resolution sensor and wealth of advanced features make it worthy of anyone’s attention. And at this price, you can afford to buy more than one to shoot video, replicating the multi-camera positions of traditional filmmakers.

Fujifilm's wide angle medium format GF670W

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:15:00 GMT

Richard Kilpatrick BJP

It was one thing introducing an analogue medium format camera, but it’s an even bigger surprise to find Fujifilm following up two years later with a wide-angle version of its fixed-lens rangefinder, the GF670W. Richard Kilpatrick has the first try of a prototype version It was one thing introducing an analogue medium format camera, but it’s an even bigger surprise to find Fujifilm following up two years later with a wide-angle version of its fixed-lens rangefinder, the GF670W. Richard Kilpatrick has the first try of a prototype version

Tested: Rode Video Mic Pro

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:10:00 GMT

Edmond Terakopian BJP

Small but perfectly formed, Rode’s Pro compact shotgun microphone is a boon to HDSLR filmmakers, finds Edmond Terakopian Small but perfectly formed, Rode’s Pro compact shotgun microphone is a boon to HDSLR filmmakers, finds Edmond Terakopian

Tested: Lomo LC-Wide

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:55:00 GMT

Richard Kilpatrick BJP

“Technically incorrect” isn’t usually much of a strong selling point for a camera, but for Lomo aficionados it’s become a badge of honour. Richard Kilpatrick tries out the latest incarnation, featuring a fixed wide-angle lens. “Technically incorrect” isn’t usually much of a strong selling point for a camera, but for Lomo aficionados it’s become a badge of honour. Richard Kilpatrick tries out the latest incarnation, featuring a fixed wide-angle lens.

Apple’s MacBook Air v iPad 2

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:30:00 GMT

Edmond Terakopian BJP

Weight loss is high up most photographers’ wish lists when it comes to packing essential gear, but is Apple’s latest ultra-portable computer, or even its revolutionary tablet device, serious solutions? Weight loss is high up most photographers’ wish lists when it comes to packing essential gear, but is Apple’s latest ultra-portable computer, or even its revolutionary tablet device, serious solutions?

Apple’s Mac Book Air v iPad 2

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:30:00 GMT

Edmond Terakopian BJP

Giotto adds four Vitruvian compact tripods

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:16:00 GMT

Simon Bainbridge BJP

Lightweight, portable tripods can hold 4-6kg of camera equipment. Lightweight, portable tripods can hold 4-6kg of camera equipment.