The EOS 50D has been officially revealed this week by Canon after many pictures and information had already been leaked onto the internet. The camera is equipped with a 15.1 mega-pixel sensor and other features that make it easier for us to use.
The EOS 50D uses the DIGIC 4 image processor from Canon and has also been given the expanded ISO range of ISO 100 to ISO 12800. There are also several dust reduction features that are included into that.
Fujifilm has revealed their new Finepix F60fd 12-mega pixel and the Finepix J150w wide-angle cameras. The F60fd features a Super CCD HR s12 mega pixel 1/1.16” sensor, brand new 3” LCD screen, and a 3x optical zoom.
With the addition of Dual Image Stabilization (Sensor Shift + High ISO), Face Detection technology with automatic red-eye removal and a new Scene Recognition mode, the Fujifilm Finepix F60fd promises to deliver better image quality for everyday use than the predecessor.
Panasonic released the new Lumix DMC-FZ28 digital still camera - which features a 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-el Marit lens with an 18x optical zoom. This is the next digital camera to join the FZ series and like its brothers it is equipped with a high-powered zoom in a compact body. The FZ28 also boasts 10.1-megapixel resolution and adds a number of enhanced features that boost user fun and convenience, represented by an advanced iA (Intelligent Auto) mode.
Canon has released the shipment and pricing information for the already announced Rebel XS digital SLR. According to their reports the new SLR will be available and on the store’s shelves in August. It will be available with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens for $699. The lens does come separately for $199.
The new Sony A350 is equipped with a sensor resolution of 14.2 megapixels and has a space of its very own in the digital SLR market alongside the Pentax K20D. It has a price of £449.99 – which is decent when you think that it comes with an 18-70mm zoom lens. The two lens kit is priced at £649.99 and comes with a 55-200mm zoom.
The Canon EOS 450D/Rebel XSi is the successor to the EOS 400D/XTi – which was a favorite among many consumers. The new 450D has received some much needed upgrades in screen size and resolution. With the camera you are given a Live View kit lens that comes with the Image Stabilization. This is a much larger optical viewfinder that has the ability to show the ISO value at all times, allows spot metering, quicker continuous shooting, longer battery life, and a dedicated ISO button.
Fujifilm has released the new A850 – a stylish new camera that will join both the A920 and the A900. Fujifilm boasts that the new camera offers the best in high-end technology to the average user who plans to use it for everyday family events. They said that even though it might just be a simple point and shoot camera they are not willing to sacrifice the image quality.