Panasonic has pulled out two new rugged point and shoot cams, highlighted by the Lumix TS4. Currently the toughest cam on Panasonic’s Lumix line, the TS4 is built with a case that can survive dips down to 40 feet of water, drops from up to 6.6 feet, as well as dust and extreme temperatures (down to 14F).
Samsung has announced a new camera that falls under their DualView line, the DV300F. Like the rest of the lot, this 16-megapixel compact point-and-shoot is highlighted by a 1.5-inch front display that should appeal to self-snappers and… people who want to check out what they look like before the shooter snaps the shutter, we assume (it’s also handy for shooting kids: the screen can also play an animation to keep their eyes on the cam). The DV300F is also the first cam in the series to come with built-in Wi-fi for instantly sharing photos to Facebook, Picasa, Flickr and YouTube. Hit the break for the full press release.
Nikon’s yet-to-be-announced successor to the D700 DSLR cam has been revealed in a leak during the weekend. According to the reported details, the D800 will be feature the highest ever resolution for a Nikon DSLR with 36 megapixels (capable of snapping 7360 x 4912 stills), all packed in a body that’s smaller and lighter than its predecessor.
Shortly after being spotted in a promo video that may or may not have been posted early on purpose, Panasonic has officially announced the Lumix GX1, the first in a new series of compact Micro Four Thirds cameras. The real thing confirms a lot of info that’s been leaked earlier, with details that include a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor high sensitivity that tops out at ISO 12,800, and a fast AF that can lock in on a subject in 0.09 seconds. Full press release after the break.
