Its a funny world! One would imagine that in this day and age, everyone wants everything to be ‘modern’ – incorporating the latest, sleek, aerodynamic, futuristic, artistic design. Well, not everyone! Th ere are those who love the ‘old stuff ’. And for such photographers, Nikon has obliged by producing a ‘fusion’ (hence the ‘f’ in Df) of the old and the new – the Nikon Df. … [Read more...]
Nikon launches D3300
Nikon announced the new Nikon D3300, a DX-format model on January 7, 2014 along with a retractable AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II zoom kit lens. The lightweight camera offers a 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor without an optical low-pass filter and the EXPEED 4 image processing system. The D3300 features Nikon’s instructive Guide Mode with increased options to make it … [Read more...]
Fujifilm to Develop Cancer Drugs with US Hospital
Fujifi lm has decided to create cancer treatment drugs jointly with Texas-based MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s leading comprehensive cancer hospitals. The plan calls for clinical trials to start from next year for three types of drug candidates, including treatment for lung cancer. Fujifilm hopes to launch the drugs in Japan, the United States and Europe as early … [Read more...]
JVC Kenwood launches three Camcorders
JVC Kenwood is offering three camcorders in the Everio series, including the BabyMovie GZN1, specially made for recording babies. It weighs about 180 g including battery and SD card, and is lighter than other models, thus making it easier to carry. The camcorder features a 1/2.3-inch Type 12.76 MP CMOS sensor (4.27 MP in movie and 3.59 MP or 4.79 MP in still pictures). It has a … [Read more...]
Olympus to trim costs, focus on mirrorless
Olympus are currently undergoing losses in the digital camera segment. They will work to trim costs through joint parts procurement and product shipments with the capital tie-up partner Sony Corp. The segment is expected to incur a 5 billion Yen operating loss for the year ending March 31, 2014. But by cutting the inventory of compact cameras and increasing shipments of … [Read more...]
