Archive for January, 2008

Nikon announces the Coolpix S550

To kick off 2008 in style, Nikon has launched one of the most compact and advanced digital cameras in its class one range.

The Nikon Coolpix S550 combines high performance with an elegant sleek design, all the while capitalising on Nikon’s innovative EXPEED digital image processing and its trademark Nikkor lens.

The digital camera also boasts some unique features to ensure that…

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‘Stylish and stunning’ Nikon Coolpix S210

Spring heralds the release of a stylish new Nikon digital camera available in a range of attractive colours.

Created marrying a customised version of Nikon’s Expeed digital imaging processing idea to its Nikkor lens, the camera is aimed at dedicated snappers who also appreciate the fun of digital photography.

Boasting a user-friendly design, the slimline aluminium camera will be available in bright…

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Analyst predicts Wi-Fi multi-touch iPods

The future of iPod could include Wi-Fi and multi-touch controls, a technology expert suggests.

Piper Jaffray investment bank analyst Gene Munster said he thinks Apple’s game plan is along the lines of mobile computing and portable devices that are connected to the internet.

This would ensure Apple retained its huge share of the portable multimedia player market, Mr Jaffray wrote.

He explained the…

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Ease of use is a key feature of the Nikon Coolpix L18 and L16, which are due for release in March.

The compact digital cameras aim to combine high performance with functions that make taking pictures spontaneous and enjoyable – ensuring you never miss a shot!

Easy Auto mode, automatic D-lighting and Anti-shake features take care of low light and camera shake…

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Nikon unveils the D60

Nikon has unveiled one of its smallest single-lens reflex cameras, the D60.

Available next month, the D60 is available as the body only for £449.99, or as a kit with the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR for £529.99 or the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II for £499.99.

Features boasted by the D60 include superior image quality and resolution with…

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Photographers on the lookout for a new camera have been advised that the EOS 450D from Canon offers great performance in a light and easy-to-carry case.

The £600 unit boasts a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and the latest technologies from the company, including its EOS integrated cleaning system, a 3.0-inch LCD screen with live view mode, Digic III processor and total…

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New Coolpix P60 from Nikon revealed

Snappers on the look out for a compact camera offering a traditional design combined with reliability may be interested in the launch of the Coolpix P60 from Nikon.

Available from this March for £199.99, the Coolpix P60 is built on a custom application of the company’s Expeed digital image processing concept and incorporates the Nikkor lens precision optics to offer top…

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Canon unveils £35 photo printer

Canon has launched a photo printer for the price of £35, with the value-for-money device offering users photo-lab quality prints.

The PIXMA iP2600 prints photographs of resolutions up to 4800×1200dpi, with 10×15cm borderless photos printed in less than 55 seconds in its standard mode.

For those wanting a multi-purpose device, the printer also produces monocolour documents at up to 22 pages per…

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Apple unveils pink iPod Nano

Apple has announced the launch of a pink iPod Nano to its range in time for Valentine’s Day.

The eight-gigabyte digital media player is available immediately and could be ideal for a gift come February 14th.

Encased in anodised aluminium and stainless steel, the iPod Nano offers users up to 24 hours of audio playback between charges and boasts a two-inch display…

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Fujifilm camera available in March

A new digital camera from Fujifilm – the FinePix J50 – will to be released in March, it has emerged.

The camera, which Digicam Review claims “looks like an evolution of the F480″, has a 5x optical zoom lens and an 8.2 megapixel sensor.

Set to be released in Brushed Silver, it is part of a new budget range of digital cameras…

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