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Archives for March 2015
Nikon to launch four Coolpix compacts
Nikon will be launching four affordable Coolpix compact cameras for Europe and Asia. The Nikon S3700 features a 20 MP CCD sensor and a stabilised 8x optical zoom lens as well as built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support. The S2900 features a 20 MP CCD image sensor with a shorter 5x optical zoom lens, relying on a USB 2.0 high speed data connection. The Nikon L32 features a 5x optical zoom … [Read more...]
Fujifilm sees 36% growth in net profit for current fiscal year
Fujifilm said that it now expects 36% growth in its consolidated net profit for the current fiscal year, ending on March 31, 2015. The company now expects the net profit to reach 110 billion Yen (US $940 million) compared to their latest forecast, thanks to the weak Yen and a stock appreciation profit amounting to some 21.2 billion Yen (US $181 million The group’s operating … [Read more...]
Canon expects 2% increase in net profit for fiscal 2015
Canon expects sales for the full year till December 2015 to yield a 4.6% increase year-on-year to 3,900 billion Yen. The operating profit is expected to rise to 380 billion Yen, a 4.5% gain, and net income to 260 billion Yen, a 2% increase helped by a favourable economy in the US. The company projects the Imaging and Business Machine business units to post profit, thanks to the … [Read more...]
Care for a bit of Garnish?-Nikon D5500
Minor upgrades usually come with a small jump in model numbers, yet the Nikon D5500 seems to be a minor upgrade with the camera inheriting its most important features from the D5300. This 24.2 megapixel model boasts a touchscreen monitor and better hand grip. Design and Build Quality Th e D5500 is built with sturdy polycarbonate material. The camera has changes in design … [Read more...]