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New Panasonic Lumix FZ100 Announced!

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:52:33 +0000

The Panasonic Lumix FZ100 is one of two new cameras launched to replace the Panasonic FZ38. The FZ45 is certainly an improvement on the older FZ38 model, but the FZ100 is undoubtedly Panasonic’s new flag-ship superzoom. Many features are similar to the FZ45 such as the 14.1 million pixel resolution, the huge 24x optical zoom, My Colour mode, Intelligent Auto and Power Optical Image Stabilisation. However, the are a few things that certainly set the DMC-FZ100 apart. Firstly, it uses a CMOS sensor (as opposed to a CCD) which supposedly generates less heat on the sensor thus reducing the ‘noise’. Secondly, the FZ100 has a Free-Angle LCD screen with a 460,000 dot resolution, as opposed to the 230,000 dots and static LCD on the FZ45. Thirdly, the FZ100 has a hot shoe allowing for the attachment of accessories such as a microphone (DMW-MS1), a remote shutter (DMW-RSL1) or an external flash (DMD-FL220). Further to this, the Lumix FZ100 has the capability of shooting full HD-Movie (1920 x 1080p) in AVCHD with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ100 is set for release sometime between the end of August and mid-September 2010. The product is on our site and we have already started taking pre-orders. Please note – if you place a pre-order we will not charge your card until stock has been received and we have confirmed with you that you still want the camera.

All FZ100’s sold at UK Digital Cameras come with a 2 Year Warranty as standard which is upgradeable to a 3 Year Warranty when purchased with any of our 4GB card/case bundles.

CMOS generates less heat on the sensor so that suppsedly renders less ‘noise’

New Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 Announced! The FZ38 replacement.

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:14:35 +0000

Panasonic have just announced the brand new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ45 digital camera. As the direct successor to the hugely popular Lumix FZ38 the FZ45 is set for great things. This hybrid superzoom has an improved 25mm wide-angle lens (FZ38 was 27mm) and has a larger 24x optical zoom (that’s equivalent to 25mm-600mm). With the addition of Panasonic’s new Intelligent Zoom function this can be increased to 32x. There is a resolution increase to a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor (FZ38 has 12.1mp). It has the same AVCHD Lite high-definition movie recording capability as the FZ38 but it’s LCD screen has been increased to 3.0″ (FZ38 has a 2.7″ LCD). Other FZ45 features include Intelligent Auto mode with Power Optical Image Stabiliser, intuitive manual controls and My Colour mode which enables users to create a variety of effects with options such as Film Grain and Pin Hole.

We at UK Digital Cameras are eagerly anticipating the release of the FZ45, but unfortunately Panasonic have not yet confirmed the official release date. Please feel free to backorder the Panasonic Lumix FZ45 with us, and we will keep you up to date every step of the way! We will only charge your card when your camera is despatched – never before!

Fuji Finepix F80EXR – Now available in Black, Silver and Red.

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:50:37 +0000

Following on from the great success of the F70, the new Fuji Finepix F80 EXR has really impressed the team here at UKDC Towers. While it’s zoom remains at a mighty 10x optical it’s resolution has been increased to 12 million pixels and it’s LCD screen has been upgraded from 2.7″ to 3″. It has EXR auto and EXR priority with a wide dynamic range. The F80 has red-eye removal and can detect up to 10 faces at one time. You can connect it directly to your HD TV to view both pictures and video and it also has an underwater shooting mode, presumably designed for use with an underwater case (sold separately). The introduction of a third colour (red) to the Finepix F80 range should mean that this camera has even more scope to satisfy a wide range of consumers.

All Fuji Finepix F80 EXR’s sold at UK Digital Cameras come with a 3 Year Warranty, Free Tripod and Cleaning kit when purchased with any of our 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB bundles.

Celebrate the last 16 with the Fuji Finepix S1600!

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:27:51 +0000

Whether you’re enjoying the football in a pub or at a mate’s BBQ, you can capture all the fun using the Fuji Finepix S1600. This affordable compact super-zoom digital camera boasts 12.2 million pixels, a 3″ LCD screen and a massive 15x optical zoom. It has a wide 28mm lens and can take HD compatible photos and videos. With it’s face detection, blink detection and smile detection you’ll be sure to catch every celebratory expression as England (or whichever team you support) score the winning goal! The Fuji S1600 takes AA batteries so you will conveniently be able to buy replacements from most shops, or charge them easily if you opt for rechargeables.

All Fuji Finepix S1600’s sold at UK Digital Cameras come with a 2 Year Warranty as standard with the option to upgrade to a 3 Year Warranty when purchased with any of our 4GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32Gb bundle offers.

Fuji Finepix HS10 with 30x Manual Zoom. In Stock Now.

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:02:30 +0000

The Fuji Finepix HS10 is a digital camera in a league of its own! It has a high 10.3 megapixel resolution and a huge 30x manual optical zoom, a 24mm wide-angle lens, triple image stabilisation, an electronic viewfinder and a 3″ tilting LCD screen. It is capable of high-speed 10fps continuous shooting at full resolution and can record video in full HD with stereo sound. The HS10 has a motion panorama mode which allows for sweeping panoramic images and is able to capture in both JPEG and RAW.

The Fuji HS10 is currently in stock at UK Digital Cameras and comes with a free 3 Year Warranty when bought with a case and 4GB memory card.

Nikon Coolpix S3000 proving a big hit.

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:15:09 +0000

The Nikon Coolpix S3000 is proving itself to be one of the leaders in its class this year. If you are looking for a small, slimline entry-level point and shoot camera then the Nikon S3000 is definitely worth looking at. It comes in a great range of fun colours including Black, Silver, Magenta, Green, Blue, Orange and Red and at the current price of £89.99 it’s proving a very popular purchase. The basic spec of the Coolpix S3000 is as follows: 12 million pixels allowing for huge poster size pictures, 4x optical zoom enabling you to catch pictures when the subject is that little bit too far away and a 2.7″ LCD screen so you have no trouble viewing your photos. The S3000 also has face detection, auto scene selection, and movie recording with sound. All this is in a small metal body slim enough to fit in your back pocket. A great camera.

All Nikon Coolpix S3000 sold at UK Digital Cameras come with a 14 day money back guarantee, a 30 day replacement guarantee and a free 2 Year Warranty.

Samsung EX1 Digital Camera released

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:57:11 +0000

The new Samung EX1 is described by Samsung as being “specially designed for today’s advanced photographers”. It has clearly been created as a direct rival to the Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Canon Powershot G11. The EX1 boasts an extra wide 24mm F1.8 Schneider lens. The optical zoom is small at 3x but this is the same as all in its category. The Samsung EX1 also has a smart auto mode, 3″ swivelling LCD screen, face detection, auto red-eye fix, blink detection, beauty shot, smile detection and dual image stabilisation. Most significantly though, the EX1 offers full manual controls and allows for RAW format recording.

All Samsung EX1 sold at UK Digital Cameras come with a free 2 Year Warranty, that is automatically upgraded to a 3 Year Warranty when bought with a case and memory card.

UK Digital Cameras pass mystery shopping test!

Andrew - UK Digital Cameras — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:52:30 +0000

We’ve signed up with CustomerSeal.com the first independent seal of approval for customer service, security & support for internet retailers. Over the past month they’ve been getting their mystery shoppers to call us, email us, order from us, return items, and write to us to – all to test our level of service. Today we were very pleased to find out that we were one of only 8 companies to pass the test from the 20 they tested in the last month.

Panasonic Lumix FX60 – Only £149.99

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:53:57 +0000

The Panasonic Lumix FX60 in Silver, Blue and Violet is now on special offer at UK Digital Cameras. At only £149.99 the FX60 packs a big punch. 12.1 million pixels, 5x optical zoom and a 2.7″ LCD screen make up the base of this cameras spec, but on top of that it has a 25mm wide-angle lens allowing for extra wide shots. Also included is the hugely popular Leica lens technology, a quick start up time, intelligent auto and HD motion pictures and HD output.

The Lumix FX60 is now in stock in all three colours and comes with a free 3 Year Warranty when purchased with a case and memory card over 4GB.

Sony Cybershot H55 now in stock

Phil - UK Digital Cameras — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:03:34 +0000

The new Sony Cybershot H55 is a superb high-zoom slimline compact camera. It comes in silver and black and boasts a very impressive line-up of features. Its 14.1 million pixels leaves no room for disappointment in resolution and its 3″ Clear Photo LCD screen will bring your photos to life on the back of the camera. The H55 can record 720p HD video with stereo sound at 30fps. Its Sweep Panorama mode is fantastically easy to use and enables you to create super wide photos at the push of a button. The Sony H55 also features face detection, self-portrait mode, double anti-blur, in-camera retouching and intelligent auto mode. All this is packed into a slimline body with a massive 10x optical zoom, allowing you to keep the camera in your back pocket but still catch the perfect picture when standing at a distance.

All Sony Cybershot H55’s sold at UK Digital Cameras are supplied with a 2 Year Warranty, 30 day replacement guarantee and a 14 day money-back guarantee.