This week, it’s nothing but cameras, cameras and more cameras. But first, let’s get some sad news out of the way.
Kodak pulls the plug on cameras
‘Tis a sad day when one of the innovators of portable photography backs out of the business. Although it’s not unexpected due to, you know, filing for bankruptcy protection, it’s upsetting to see them go.
Kodak was the biggest name in film photography and invented the world’s first megapixel sensor. However, they failed to commercialize it and were pushed under the rug by other companies like Canon, Nikon and Sony.
They will cease digital camera, camcorder and picture frame production over the next few months. The press release can be found here
Nikon D800 is real
All right, now let’s get down to business. After announcing the $6,000 D4 earlier this year, they kept the ball rolling with the D800, successor to the popular D700.
This monster of a camera packs a 36 megapixel—no seriously— full frame CMOS sensor, ISO up to 25600, 51-point autofocus…the list goes on. Plus, it’s weather sealed. All for the low low price of $2,999.95.
Hey, for all of that, it’s worth it.
But seriously. 36 megapixels? Good luck storing those huge picture file sizes.
Canon upgrades it’s Powershot line
After upgrading the ELPH line last month, Canon introduced six new cameras, all of which have a 16-megapixel sensor, 28mm wide angle lens and can shoot 720p HD video.
The A4000 has 8x optical zoom, image stabilization and a 3-inch LCD screen on the back.
The A3400 and A2400 cut the zoom down to 5x, and add a 3-inch touchscreen for the A3400 and drop to a 2.7 inch screen for the A2400.
Three more models, the A2300, A1300 and A810, all have 2.7-inch screens, 5x zoom and no image stabilization.
I know there’s been a lot of camera talk lately, but it’s just that time of year. I’ll promise to tone it down next week…unless Canon announces the 5D Mark III or something.
Tune in next week!
Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
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