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Ricoh R10

Ilse Jurrien
Photokina report
Wednesday 20th, August 2008
Posted by: Ilse Jurrien

Ricoh announced the development and release of the Ricoh R10. In addition to its 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens (28-200 mm in 35 mm film equivalent focal length), the new Ricoh R10 digital camera features a 460,000-dot HVGA monitor, an electronic level, and other new capabilities to further enhance its utility as a tool for easy photography with advance photographic functions. The new Ricoh R10 is the successor model to the very popular Ricoh R8 ( launched March 7, 2008), which featured a 7.1x optical wide-angle zoom lens, a high-resolution 10 megapixel CCD, Smooth Imaging Engine III, and a body combining operability and portability. We probably will see the Ricoh R10 at the Photokina Show.

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Olympus Mju 1060

Posted by: Ilse Jurrien Thursday 21st, August 2008

Featuring a timeless design and a range of fascinating new features including ultra-fast shooting, the Olympus Mju 1060 is the ideal stylish and compact companion. A liberating 7x optical zoom (37-260mm) gets you right up close to subjects, while integrated Dual Image Stabilization eliminates blur caused by camera shake to keep shots sharp. That, plus a generous 3.0 inch HyperCrystal LCD and advanced technologies - which include Advanced Face Detection Technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology and the exciting new Intelligent Auto Mode - make the 10 Megapixel Olympus Mju1060 a compact model to covet. The Olympus Mju 1060 becomes available September 2008 for an approximate value of £259.99.

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Olympus FE-370

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 21st, August 2008

A month before the Photokina 2008 show starts a new Olympus camera is introduced. Olympus introduces a sleek and stylish FE-Series point-and-shoot digital camera that combines easy operation and smart performance to capture brilliant images at the push of a button. While small in size, the new Olympus FE-370 is full of impressive imaging technologies packed into colorful slim metal body ideal for people on the move. Raising the bar for entry-level digital cameras, the camera features 8.0 megapixels of resolution; Image Stabilization for virtually blur-free images; Face Detection for crisp portraits and a Perfect Shot Preview to see various shot options before the shutter is pressed.

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Olympus FE-360

Posted by: Mark Peters Thursday 21st, August 2008

Olympus introduces a stylish point-and-shoot camera that combines easy operation and smart performance to capture brilliant images at the push of a button. While small in size, the new Olympus FE360 is full of impressive imaging technologies packed into a colorful slim metal body ideal for people on the move. Raising the bar for entry-level digital cameras, the model features 8.0 megapixels of resolution; Image Stabilization for blur-free images; Face Detection for crisp portraits; Perfect Shot Preview to see various shot options before the shutter is pressed; In-Camera Help Guides that make print manuals obsolete; a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for convenience; and an LCD backlight boost for viewing in bright light.

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Casio Exilim EX-Z300

Posted by: Mark Peters Wednesday 20th, August 2008

Casio announced the release of a new, high-profile addition to its Exilim family of digital cameras. The 10.1 effective megapixels Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z300 delivers beautiful high resolution images and outstanding functionality made possible by a new Casio imaging engine for high speed image processing. The Casio Z300 combines high resolution and high speed image processing to produce beautiful photos of people and night scenes Thanks to Casio’s new Ex Engine 3.0, the new Casio Exilim EX-Z300 camera produces beautiful image quality with low noise and moiré. We expect to see the Casio Z300 in action at the Photokina.

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Casio Exilim EX-Z250

Posted by: Mark Peters Wednesday 20th, August 2008

Casio announced the release of a new, high-profile addition to its Exilim family of digital cameras. The 9.1 effective megapixels Exilim Zoom EX-Z250 delivers beautiful high resolution images and outstanding functionality made possible by a new Casio imaging engine for high speed image processing. The Casio Z250 combines high resolution and high speed image processing to produce beautiful photos of people and night scenes Thanks to Casio’s new Ex Engine 3.0, the new Casio Exilim EX-Z250 camera produces beautiful image quality with low noise and moiré. We expect to see the Casio Z250 live at the Photokina.

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Introductions, pre-productions, innovations and many other digital camera news, in other words the Photokina 2008 is the moment for manufacturers. Two years ago at the Photokina 2006 the digital SLR camera started to gain market share. Two years later the digital SLR is the driver of the imaging industry. New systems like Micro Four Thirds System will bring new camera concepts, maybe revolutionary and opening a new market for a new kind of consumer. Innovations like this and the continuous developments in image quality, speed and even pixel quality bring digital SLR photography to a high level of photography. The digital camera, compact or DSLR, is at an important point of its evolution. Will it contain strong as before and will it keep photography as high interesting as before? Time will tell, but at Photokina you will be able to hear it yourself or read it at this daily updated Photokina show report!

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