Sony A850 – full frame at a lower price

Sony introduces its second full-frame DSLR, the A850. It has many of the features of the full frame flagship A900 but at a lower price:

  • same 24.6MP CMOS sensor
  • 3.0 inch 921k LCD
  • sensor-shift image-stabilization
  • 98% viewfinder

Shipping will start in September. Additionally in November Sony will bring a 28-75/2.8 SAM lens.

Nikon S1000pj – the worlds first projector camera

Nikon has announced the worlds first projector camera, the Nikon S1000pj. A groundbreaking feature for a compact camera that will deliver the ultimate fun!
The small camera projects images up to 40 inches in size with a VGA resolution and at a maximum distance of 2 meters. But see yourself and watch the promo video from Nikon:




All detailled infos at http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/coolpix/s1000pj/index.htm or at the micro site http://www.nikon-coolpix.com/en/?cid=IGD98BGZIG0

Nikon D300s, the upgrade to the D300

Nikon introduces the Nikon D300s as an upgrade to the sucessfull mid-level DSLR D300. The main differences:

  • 720p HD video with autofocus while recording (a major improvement)
  • socket for external microphone
  • quiet drive mode (a long awaited feature!)
  • improved continuous shooting (7fps vs. 6fps)
  • Live View and Info buttons
  • own ‘OK’ button in multi controller
  • virtual horizon
  • SD card slot in addition to existing CF slot (probably a concession to upgraders)

All in all, not a major upgrade but a good one!

Nikon D3000

Nikon presents it’s new compact DSLR, the Nikon D3000. It will replace the Nikon D60 and features a 10MP DX-format CCD sensor, a 3fps continuous shooting rate, a large 3.0 inch LCD, a 11-point AF system with 3D tracking (probably the same as in the D5000).

Nikons new AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon also announced a completely redesigned version of it’s tele zoom AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II with far better performance on the FX format and an improved VR.