CFA Reveals New XQD Compact Flash Format

By Greg Tarr On Dec 19 2011 - 6:01am

CUPERTINO, CALIF. – The Compact- Flash Association (CFA) introduced this month a new XQD standard for CF cards that should enable data transfer speeds out of the gate of 125MB/s/.

Based on the PCIe standard, XQD CF cards promise even greater speeds down the road, the association said.

The new cards, which will be both smaller and faster than the current CF format cards, offer a different physical format, and, therefore, are not expected to be compatible with current CF-based cameras.

 

PMA@CES Will Bring New Year's Imaging Trends Into Focus

By Greg Tarr On Jan 10 2012 - 11:45pm

LAS VEGAS — The collective photo industry will be watching with interest to see how the first PMA@CES enhances both the digital imaging industry and the consumer electronics industry as a whole.

PMA spokesman Gary Pageau said the Las Vegas venue has afforded imaging professionals “two great educational opportunities,” including the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) conference that was held Sunday and Monday at Bally’s Las Vegas.

He said registration activity prior to the show points to a very successful event.

Industry Looks To Spur P&S Camera Growth

By David Elrich On Jan 10 2012 - 11:53pm

LAS VEGAS — It’s been a rough ride for compact point-and-shoot digital cameras. A key staple of every CE retailer, digicams were buffeted by natural disasters, a saturated customer base and the onslaught of camera phones in 2011, just to name a few of the almost-biblical plagues visited upon the category. Yet a new year has dawned, a wave of models is about to be introduced, and manufacturers are guardedly optimistic. Would you expect anything less at International CES?

Sony Adds Entry Cyber-shot SKUs

By Greg Tarr On Jan 11 2012 - 12:28am

LAS VEGAS — Sony (booth 14200) is unveiling at International CES three Cyber-shot point-and-shoot cameras with improved creative features ranging from 360-degree Sweep Panorama capture to a host of new picture effects.

The new entry-level cameras all offer compact body designs and include the DSCW610 ($110 suggested retail), DSC-W620 ($120) and DSC-W650 ($150).

Wi-Fi Looms Large At International CES

By David Elrich On Jan 11 2012 - 12:34am

LAS VEGAS — In a nutshell, Wi-Fi capability and more potent zooms are the broad themes for new compact point-and-shoot cameras in 2012.

Nielsen Identifies Key Market Segments To Target

By TWICE Staff On Jan 11 2012 - 12:42am

NEW YORK — The mass appeal of digital cameras is clear but to whom exactly should manufacturers be looking to market their latest and greatest models?

In an exclusive report prepared for TWICE, Nielsen offers a glimpse of its PRIZM system, which identifies key market segments as defined by social groupings based on urbanization and affluence. The PRIZM segments are indexed by the likelihood of purchasing a digital camera or camera accessories in the next 12 months in the United States.

LO3D Launches 3-Lens 3D Camera System

By Greg Tarr On Jan 30 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — The popularity of 3D photography may soon get a boost from a new 3D camera and photofinishing system that was unveiled at International CES by Hong Kong-based LO3D.

The company is covering all phases of professional and consumer digital 3D photography, ranging from specially developed cameras to a 3D photo lab processor.

The 3D cameras include a three-lens consumer (six lenses in a professional version) point-and-shoot model, which will ship bundled with an 8-inch glasses-free 3D digital photo frame.

Polaroid Takes On New Camera Licensees

By Greg Tarr On Jan 30 2012 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — International CES proved to be an interesting venue in the evolution and growth of the vaunted Polaroid brand within the imaging industry.

Although the show didn’t offer up any announcements about or visits from Lady Gaga as it did the past two years, this year’s show introduced a new Polaroid-branded “smart camera” along with some new licensees handling different aspects of the famous trademark for cameras in the U.S. and other territories.

Interchangeable-Lens Cameras Vie For Spotlight

By Greg Tarr On Feb 28 2012 - 10:53pm

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — Among the avalanche of new product announcements at CP+2012 here were a few gems fitting into the interchangeable-lens camera segment.

Among the highlights were the following:

Panasonic Adds GF5 Compact System Camera

By Greg Tarr On Apr 9 2012 - 4:01am

NEW YORK – Panasonic unveiled last week an addition to its expanding line of Lumix G-series Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras.

The Lumix DMC-GF5 ($599 or $749 suggested retails, depending on lens kit option), which slots in next to the current GF3, features a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine, for improved image rendering and color reproduction, even in low-light situations.