UK Digital Cameras Blog

Further developments to the Olympus E3 digital SLR camera were unveiled during the Focus On Imaging 2008 photographic show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, Think Camera has reported.

The manufacturer “made a big push” with the E3, including debuting a semi-working prototype of its new 35-100 f/2 lens at the pro-oriented trade show.

According to Olympus, the camera features the “world’s fastest…

A number of photography accessories were on display alongside the latest photography offerings from Fujifilm, Nikon and Olympus at the 2008 Focus On Imaging exhibition in Birmingham this month.

Hailed by Think Camera as “the most important show in the UK”, the exhibit was held at the National Exhibition Centre between February 24th and 27th.

Among the items on display at the…

The 14.2-megapixel Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 “pushes the envelope” in setting a new standard for digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) photography, a recent review has suggested.

According to Cameratown. com, the camera – along with the similarly-titled Sonly Alpha DSLR-A300 – is a “more significant upgrade” to the firm’s line of consumer products than the Sony DSLR-A200.

Setting “a new standard of excellence for…

Nikon’s 16th digital SLR offering, the D60, is a new entry-level camera designed to appeal to “newcomers to digital SLRs”, a recent review has stated.

Although unlike similar models from Olympus, Sony and Pentax, it does not offer in-camera stabilisation, it has a number of new technology features that improve upon the previous model – the Nikon 40x.

The Nikon D60 features…

A new flashgun from Nissin that is compatible with Canon and Nikon digital SLR cameras has been released in the UK, it has emerged.

The Nissin Di446 comes in two models – type C, which is designed for Canon cameras using E-TTL and E-TTL11 technology and type N, which has been developed for Nikon digital SLRs featuring iTTL.

It can be used…

The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 has been called a “megapixel powerhouse”, it has emerged.

With a 13.6 megapixel sensor, the manufacturer claims the camera “is expected to be among the industry’s most pocketable high-resolution point-and-shoot digital cameras”.

Announced earlier this week, the camera features a 3x optical zoom lens, as well as a 2.7-inch LCD screen.

In addition, the camera’s titanium coating is…

The new Nikon D300 has been described as “a new class of compact professional SLR” by its makers, it has emerged.

According to one reviewer the Nikon D300 is “built like a tank” with two LCD screens and features 51 autofocus points, which the manufacturer claims offers additional sensitivity in low-light conditions.

Along with the usual red-eye reduction and white balance features,…

Sony has announced that a number of new digital cameras in its Cyber-shot series are set to make their UK debut.

Among the new cameras on offer are the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300, which is described as containing “a powerhouse of advanced Sony technology”, as well as a 3.5-inch touchscreen.

Another item, the Sony Cyber-shot W300 features a 13.6 effective megapixel resolution, while…

The ten-megapixel Ricoh R50 digital camera will make its UK debut in March at a recommended retail price of £149.99, it has emerged.

Amateur Photographer reported that the camera delivers a “cosmetic makeover” with its new skin tone enhancement function, which is one of 15 optional scene modes.

The silver-coloured camera has a 5x zoom lens, as well as a 2.5-inch display…

The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III has been applauded for its high-quality, low-noise images in a recent review.

CNet awarded the camera a rating of Spectacular, calling the “groundbreaking” EOS-1Ds Mark III “another high-end success for Canon.

With a mexapixel count of 21.1, the camera is described as a “precision instrument” by the reviewer, who claims it offers a high level of image…