Pentax will send out their mega-sensor DSLR camera this May 2010. Its called the 645D, carry an integrated 40MP Kodak sensor with a SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with produce 11 sensor points and D-FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL lens with equivalent to 43.5mm in the 35 format. Pentax 645D will be equipped by Pentax’s Real Image Engine, Dust Removal II system, glass prism viewfinder and 14-bit A/D converter include a single SD/SDHC memory card and 70 seals body design that resistant to dust, water and low temperatures resistant system. Pentax 645D will be priced at $$9,500 for the body only, while complete with the lens at $1,100 and its already prepare for North America and Japan.

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Casio has two new compact cameras Exilim Series for PMA 2010. They are the Exilim EX-S7 and the Exilim EX-Z35. For the Exilim EX-S7, Casio gives a 12MP with a 3X optical zoom lens and sadly no image stabilization but it able to records video at 720p complete with with a capture button. Next model is the Exilim EX-Z35, Casio has equipped this camera with a similar video resolution to 854 x 480 pixels and higher sensitivity of ISO 3,200.

Casio Exilim EX-Z35 will available on March at cost $110 while the Exilim EX-S7 will officially launch on Spring with targeted price at $140.

Besides the EX-S7 and EX-Z35, Casio also confirm about the EX-FC150 shipping to US market with priced at $350.

On PMA 2010, Samsung has sent out their two new cameras collection the new TL-series special for photographers need. The first model is Samsung TL-500, a 10MP camera with 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor just like the canon Powershot S90. The TL-500 carry a 3x optical zoom with 4-72mm equivalen and capable to shoot video in high speed mode with low light and in slow-motion mode could reach 1,000FPS shoot. The second model is Samsung TL-350 which has a 10MP CMOS sensor with 5x optical zoom and 24-120mm equivalent lens and capable to shoot video into 1080p at 30fps or 720p resolution at 60fps. Both Samsung TL500 and TL350 has equipped with a 3-inch swiveling AMOLED display complete with optical image stabilization,full manual control and high-end features. Special for the TL500, Samsung has compatible the camera with a very wide f1.8 aperture which is equals with SLR picture result. Based on the information Samsung will offered the TL500 at cost $450 while the TL350 at $350 when available in store around this Spring season.

Samsung TL500 Features:

* 1/1.7″, 10.0 Megapixel CCD (which Samsung advertises as high sensitivity)
* F1.8-2.4, 3X optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens, equivalent to 24 - 72 mm
* Image stabilization (not sure if it’s lens or sensor shift)
* 3-inch AMOLED display that flips to the side and rotates (no word no resolution); AMOLED displays offer better contrast and color, deeper blacks, and a wider viewing angle than traditional LCDs
* Full manual controls, with support for the RAW image format
* Smart Auto mode selects a scene mode for you, for both stills and movies
* Hot shoe for external flash
* Front wheel control for adjusting manual settings
* Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) using the H.264 codec

Samsung TL350 Features:

* 10.2 Megapixel (possibly back-illuminated) CMOS sensor
* F2.8-5.8, 5X optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens, equivalent to 24 -120 mm
* Image stabilization (not sure what kind)
* 3-inch AMOLED display with 614,000 pixels
* Full manual controls, with support for the RAW format
* Smart Auto mode picks a scene mode for both stills and movies
* Continuous shooting as fast as 10 fps at full resolution
* “Fuel gauges” on top of camera display shots remaining and battery life
* Face/smile/blink detection, with auto redeye reduction
* Records movies at 1920 x 1080 (that’s 1080p) at 30 fps with sound
o Capable of recording at even faster frame rates — up to 1000 fps — when you lower the resolution (a lot)
o Can take a full resolution still while recording a movie
* HDMI output

HP has showed off some new digital compact camera and camcorder which has follwed to PMA 2010. There are the CW450, CW450t, PW460t, PW550z, SW450 as HP’s new digital cameras series which carry 12MP sensor that also features by a 2.7-inch and 3-inch touchscreen display with 4X optical zoom lens for the CW450t, PW460t. The other cameras are CW450 and SW450 have a 4x zoom lens, while the PW550z with 5x zoom lens. Threre are also the V5061u, V5560U and V1020h as HP’s new camcorder that carry a 5x optical zoom and capable to record an HD 720p recording for the V1020h model. All of those HP’s new cameras and camcorder are available today and offered not over than $200 a unit. Below is the price list.

HP Digital compact cameras:

HP CW450t $109
HP CW450 $99
HP SW450 $129
HP CW460t $149
HP PW550z $149

HP  Camcorders:

HP V5061u $169
HP V5560u $199
HP V1020h $109

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Ricoh CX3 new digital compact camera is featured by 10Mp CMOS sensor with 10.7X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 300 and 3-inch LCD display. Its already equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization, Point-and-shoot operation, with Scene Auto Mode, Continuous shooting at up to 5 frames/second and video recording at 1280 x 720 of 30 fps into M-JPEG format. Ricoh CX3 price is about $399 and available in three variant colors(black, pink/silver and light purple).

Ricoh CX3 Detail Specs:

* 10.0 Megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor (yes, that one again)
* F3.5-5.6, 10.7X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 300
* Sensor-shift image stabilization
* Ultra-compact body, comes in black, pink/silver, and a sort of light purple
* 3-inch LCD display with 920,000 pixels
* Point-and-shoot operation, with Scene Auto Mode; notable scene modes include miniature, high contrast B&W, and pet
* Continuous shooting at up to 5 frames/second
* Electronic level
* Adjustable noise reduction, from off to “MAX”
* Dynamic range double shot mode combines two shots into one with wide dynamic range
* Brightness, contrast, and white balance can be adjusted in playback mode
* Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound using M-JPEG codec
* 88MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC slot
* Uses DB-100 lithium-ion battery; 310 shots per charge

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Pentax latest DSLR camera the 645D has just showed off the teaser. Pentax 645D is specified into medium-format digital camera which carry a huge 30MP image sensor. This camera will take a contribution for Japanese Cp+ industry trade show start from march 11 and rumored to have a lenses that developed for film-based version. Pentax not yet officially announced the 645D specs include the price and date available.

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Canon has a new DSLR Rebel camera series the T2i which carry a 18MP sensor, 7x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD display, 64GB SDXC card and still can be upgraded to 2TB as well as HDMI output and 720p HD video recording at 60fps capability. The Rebel T2i DSLR camera, Canon will offer at cost $900 complete with Canon’s standard 18-55 f3.5-5.6 kit lens and $800 for the body only. Below is the details specs of Canon Rebel T2i DSLR camera.

# 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor (adapted from the 7D)
# Same basic design as Rebel T1i, with a few new buttons
# Supports both EF and EF-S lenses with a 1.6X focal length conversion ratio
# DIGIC 4 processor
# 3-inch LCD display with 1.04 million pixels (!) and a 3:2 aspect ratio

* Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection

# Full manual controls, with an ISO range of 100 - 6400, expandable to 12,800
# 9-point autofocus and 63-zone metering
# Exposure compensation range expanded to ±5 EV
# Can take 6 RAW or 34 JPEGs at 3.7 frames/second
# Records movies at Full HD (1920 x 1080) with sound

* Available resolutions include 1080p24/25/30, 720p50/60, and 480p50/60; max recording time per clip of 12, 18, and 24 minutes, respectively
* Full manual control available
* External microphone input
* New “movie crop” feature (only available at VGA resolution) gives you an 7X boost in zoom with no loss in video quality

# Optional battery grip, wireless remote (both are new models)
# SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
# HDMI output; now supports HDMI control from a compatible HDTV
# Uses new LP-E8 lithium-ion battery, 470 shots per charge

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Nikon CoolPix P100 is a new superzoom which has a 26X optical zoom lens and a 10.3 megapixel CMOS sensor with ISO 3200 sensitivity. The CoolPix P100’s lens has equipped with a five-way stabilizer and also Backside Illumination and Active D-Lighting. Nikon already design the lens into macro size at 0.4-inch complete with in-camera HDR features and a 40-shot pre-shooting cache. It has a 3-inch tilt LCD on its back and able to display a 1080p HD video. Nikon CoolPix P100 will available this March with targeted priced at $400. Very nice camera for next collection.

Here this other two new Panasonic Lumix series the DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS7 that comes with 12.1MP CCD sensor and capable to record HD video at 720p. Both Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and DMC-ZS7 has equipped with F3.3-4.9, 12X optical zoom Leica lens, equivalent to 25 - 300 mm include Face detection, Intelligent Resolution features and Optical zoom. Below you can read the detail specs of these two cameras. The Lumix DMC-ZS7 will be offered at cost $400 and there is no information about the DMC-ZS5 price until today.

Lumix DMC-ZS5 specs:

* new “Power OIS” version, which is better at reducing shake than the old “Mega OIS” system
* Compact body (by ultra zoom standards) comes in silver and black
* Uses new Venus Engine VI processor
* New Intelligent Resolution feature produces sharper edges and textures, while keeping things like skin tones softer
o This feature also allows for a 1.3X digital zoom with a minimal drop in image quality
* 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
* Full manual controls (save for focus and RAW support) — finally!
* Intelligent Auto Mode selects a scene mode for you, detects and recognizes faces, tracks a moving subject, and more
* New “Happy Mode” (only in Japan…) optimizes color, saturation, and brightness to make photos stand out
* Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) using M-JPEG codec; optical zoom can be used in movie mode
* 40MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
* Uses DMW-BCG10 li-ion battery; 340 shots per charge
* Optional underwater case

Lumix DMC-ZS7 specs:

* Uses new Venus Engine HD II processor
* 3-inch LCD display with 460,000 pixels
* Built-in GPS records the coordinates of photos as you take them for easy geotagging
o Camera has database of 500,000 popular landmarks in 73 countries; if camera knows where it is, it’ll tag the photo for you (though you can override this)
o Clock is automatically adjusted to local time using the GPS
* New “Sonic Speed AF” promises much faster focus times and less shutter lag
* Records movies at 1280 x 720, 60 frames/second (sensor output is 30 fps) using AVCHD Lite codec
o Can record until memory card is full, except in Europe, where you’re limited to 30 minutes
o Optical zoom and image stabilizer can be used during recording
o Sound is recorded using Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
o New “video divide” function lets you trim video clips right on the camera
o Motion JPEG codec remains available for those who don’t want to deal with AVCHD Lite
* Face detection and Intelligent Resolution features also available in movie mode
* 15MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
* 300 shots per charge using the same li-ion battery
* HDMI output
* Comes in silver, black, red, and blue