Panasonic Australia have announced 3 exciting new additions to their digital still camera line-up including big-zoom model FZ28 (replacing the popular FZ-18); the FX38 (replacing the FX36); and the LX3, a prosumer compact that carries on from the LX-2 model.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

• 10.1 Megapixel18x Zoom (27-486mm)
• 27mm wide-angle
• Venus Engine IV
• 2.7″ 230K LCD Screen
• ISO 6400
• Full manual controls
• Optical Image Stabiliser
• Face Detection
• HD 720p video recording

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

• 10.1 Megapixels
• 24mm Wide Angle Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens (24-60mm f/2-2.8)
•  3.0″ 460K LCD Screen
• Full Manual Controls
• RAW file format
• 11-point AF
• ISO 3200
• Venus Engine IV
• Optical Image Stabiliser
• HD 720p Video Recording

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX38

• 10.1 Megapixels
• 25mm Wide-Angle Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
• 5x Optical Zoom
• Venus Engine IV
• 2.5″ 230K LCD Screen
• Optical Image Stabiliser
• Face Detection
• ISO 1600
• HD 720p Video Recording

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Fujifilm have released firmware update Ver. 1.02 for the Finepix F100fd. The update addresses the following fix:

• Reduce “pinkish-colored band” which may be rarely found in the left side edge of image when the image is shot at ISO 400 or shot without flash on “NATURAL & FLASH MODE”.

You can download the update here

Panasonic Australia have announced the imminent release of the TIPA award winning Lumix DMC-FX520 10 Megapixel digital camera.  Featuring a host of Intelligent Auto (IA) technologies, 720p HD Video, and touch screen operation via its large 3.0″ LCD the FX520 is sure to be a category winner.

• 10.1 Megapixel
• 5x Optical Zoom
• 3.0″ 230K Touch Screen LCD
• 25mm Wide Angle Leica Lens
• 6fps High Speed Burst
• 720p HD Video at 30 fps
• 1920 x 1080 HD Still Image Output
• Optical Image Stablilisation
• Face Detection
• ISO 6400
• PLUS MANY MORE GREAT FEATURES …

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The new Ricoh G600 is a tough compact digital camera able to withstand water (up to 1m depth) , dust and impact (up to 1.5m) - A perfect companion for those who enjoy the outdoors life and need a camera that can endure the kind of rugged treatment that other cameras aren’t able to cope with.

• 10 Megapixel
• 5x Zoom 28mm Wide Angle Lens
• 2.7″ 230,000 pixel LCD
• High ISO 3200
• Powerful 10m Built-in Flash
• 1cm Macro mode for amazing close-ups

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Olympus has announced 5 new firmware updates for their Mju digital cameras. The Mju 840, Mju 850SW, Mju 1010, Mju 1020, Mju 1030SW.

Some of the improvements include:

• Recording to microSDHC when in movie mode.
• Continuous recording to TypeH/TypeM+ xD cards in 640×480, 30fps until card is full.

To download the firmware, please CLICK HERE.

Along with the Coolpix P80, Nikon have revealed the latest updates to the S-Series - the Coolpix S52 and S52c. These two new additions are based on the stylish wave design of their predecessors and are both 9 Megapixel cameras, the S52c also incorporating wi-fi wireless technology. They feature:

•  9 Megapixels
• 3x optical Nikkor zoom lens
• 3″ high-resolution LCD monitor
• EXPEED image processor
• Optical Vibration Reduction
• ISO 3200
• Advanced Face Priority AF

ETA and pricing will be announced closer to the release date. Send us an email If you would like to be notified when this camera is in stock.

Nikon have announced  today they will release a new big-zoom compact, the Nikon Coolpix P80, sporting an 18x optical zoom  Nikkor lens (35mm EFL of 27-486mm f2.8-4.5 ) with Vibration Reduction. This will be a great all-round camera for anything from Landscapes, Architecture, Portraiture, Sports and Wildlife. Design-wise the P80 is an SLR-style bridge camera with ergonomic grip and controls in a sturdy alloy body and featuring:

• 10.1 megapixel sensor
• 2.7″ LCD
• ISO 6400
• Electronic Viewfinder
• EXPEED image processor
• Full manual controls
• Up to 13fps
• Face Priority AF, D-lighting, Red-eye Fix
• 1cm Macro Mode 

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Pentax USA has announced it’s new V-series compact digital camera with the V20 featuring an eight megapixel CCD image sensor, Pentax branded 5x optical zoom lens and a generous 3″ LCD screen.

Face detection, Smile Capture and Blink Detection is featured alongside the 10cm maco  mode and Auto-tracking AF for continuously focusing a moving subject.

This camera will not be released in Australia.

Canon have announced they will be releasing three new image-stabilised cameras in their Ixus line-up: the Ixus 85 IS, Ixus 90 IS and the Ixus 970 IS. The new models sport the following features:

Canon Ixus 970 IS

• 10 Megapixel
• 5x optical zoom
• Optical Image Stablilisation
• Dig!cIII image processor
• Face Detection
• Motion Detection
• 2.5″ LCD

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Canon Ixus 85 IS

• 10 Megapixel
• 3x optical zoom
• Optical Image Stablilisation
• Dig!cIII image processor
• Face Detection
• Motion Detection
• 2.5″ LCD

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• 10 Megapixel
• 3x optical zoom
• Optical Image Stablilisation
• Dig!cIII image processor
• Face Detection
• Motion Detection
• 3.0″ LCD

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