Panasonic launched on July 17 the Lumix DMC-FZ1000, a new Bridge camera capable of taking 4K resolution or Ultra HD images. The camera features a 1-inch Type 20MP MOS sensor, a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 25-400mm f/2.8-4 equivalent lens with integrated Smartphone Wi-Fi connectivity for remote control. This is the first time that Panasonic will use 4K video capture technology on … [Read more...]

Yuji Nakata has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Konica Minolta India. He has been associated with Konica Minolta for over 25 years and previously was serving as company’s Chief Representative in Thailand. Commenting on the appointment, V. Balakrishnan Executive General Manager Konica Minolta India, said, “Mr. Yuji Nakata has played a significant part through … [Read more...]

Transcend Information launched the JetDrive Lite series of expansion cards, meant for MacBook Pro with Retina display and MacBook Air users. With four different models offered in 64GB and 128GB capacities, the cards increase available storage for media. With their substantial amount of storage space, Transcend’s JetDrive Lite expansion cards provide plenty of space to … [Read more...]

Japan’s major camera brands are changing their marketing strategies from volume sale to profit gains by expanding their interchangeable lens line-up and maintenance services to avoid price competition. Canon plans to introduce 10 new lens models during 2014. The company will release two new lenses to begin with in June—the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM for professionals and the EF-S … [Read more...]

Olympus Corp. announced that it will debut a flagship model in the Tough series, the Stylus TG-3, starting early June. The compact camera is water-proof till 15 metres, shock-proof from a fall of up to 2.1m and can endure temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius. It features a 1/2.3-inch Type 16 MP CMOS sensor and a 25-100mm f/2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens. The TG-3 has a 3-inch … [Read more...]