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DPInterface June 2007 News Archive
June 28th, 2007
Pentax K100D Super
Pentax released the replacement to their K100D launched last May with the K100D Super, which is an evolutionary update.
Pentax K100D Super
- 6 effective megapixels
- Pentax lens mount (1.5x crop factor)
- 2.5 inch LCD
- CCD-based image stabilization
- Full manual controls with hot shoe
- New: Compatible with Supersonic Drive Motor (SDM) lenses
- New: Higher maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200
- New: Dust removal (Anti-dust coating and CCD shaker)
- Takes SD/SDHC cards
- Uses 4 AA batteries
- Available in August for $599 with 18 - 55 mm lens
Pentax also released a new flash unit today; the AF-200G with a guide number of 20.
June 22nd, 2007
New HP cameras
HP released new cameras for everyone today at almost every price point. Unfortunately, they didn't give much detail about their cameras other than key specifications and all will be available in August (except the E337 which will sell in July)
HP Photosmart R937
8 megapixels, 3X internal optical zoom, 3.6 inch touchscreen LCD, $300
HP Photosmart R847
8 megapixels, 3X internal optical zoom, 3 inch LCD, $230
HP Photosmart R742
7 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, $180
HP Photosmart MZ67
8 megapixels, 6X optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, $200
HP Photosmart M737
8 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, $180
HP Photosmart M637: 7 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 2.4 inch LCD, $150
HP Photosmart M547: 6 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 2.4 inch LCD, $110
HP Photosmart M447: 5 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, 2.4 inch LCD, $100
HP Photosmart E337
5 megapixels, fixed 36 mm lens, 1.5 inch LCD, $80
June 12th, 2007
6 new Kodak cameras
Kodak just announced 6 new cameras today; from basic point-and-shoot to ultra-zoom.
Kodak EasyShare ZD710
- 7 effective megapixels
- 38 - 380 mm (f2.8 - f3.7) 10X zoom lens
- 2.0 inch LCD
- Full manual controls
- ISO sensitivity up to 1600
- 30 FPS VGA movie mode with sound
- Takes SD cards
- Uses 2 AA batteries
- Available in August for $250
Kodak EasyShare Z1275
- 12 effective megapixels
- 37 - 175 mm (f2.8 - f5.1) 5X zoom lens
- 2.5 inch LCD
- Full manual controls
- ISO sensitivity up to 1600 (Up to 3200 in high sensitivity mode)
- 30 FPS XGA and VGA movie mode with sound
- Takes SD cards
- Uses 2 AA batteries
- Available in late June for $250
Kodak EasyShare M753
- 7 effective megapixels
- 37 - 111 mm (f2.8 - f5.2) 3X zoom lens
- 2.5 inch LCD
- No manual controls
- ISO sensitivity up to 1250
- 15 FPS VGA movie mode with sound
- Takes SD cards
- Uses a lithium-ion battery
- Available in July for $150
- Available in several colors
Kodak EasyShare M853
- Same as above but adds:
- 8 effective megapixels
- Available in August for $180
Kodak EasyShare M873
- Same as above but adds:
- ISO sensitivity up to 1600
- Different slim design
- Available in August for $200
Kodak EasyShare M883
- Same as above but adds:
- 3 inch LCD
- Available in September for $230
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