Kodak has announced that it and all of its subsidies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, in a move to restructure the company “to focus on its most valuable business lines” after years of ignoring the rise of digital cameras.
Topic: Cameras & Camcorders
GALLERY: Nikon D4 – new DSLR with 16.2MP and quality image performance
Nikon announced their D4 before CES started. The DSLR features 16.2 megapixels, shooting at 10 frames per second, and promises to produce images and video in stunning clarity and colou, with an ISO range between 100 and 204,800.
Canon unveils new EOS-1D X DSLR camera – 18.1MP with 12fps continuous shooting
Canon Australia is celebrating 50 million EOS-series DSLR cameras with the announcement of a brand new DSLR for the pro-camera enthusiast. The Canon EOS-1D X promises to feature both exceptional image quality and high-speed shooting performance.
THE END – Cisco kills Flip Cameras, 550 jobs axed
It’s a very sad day if you are a Flip lover. Cisco has announced that it will be killing its Flip business it acquired just over two years ago, along with some closures in other divisions, as it plans to “realign” its consumer business.
Sony debuts three Cyber-shot cameras – H, W and T Series
Sony has today introduced the new additions of its Cyber-shot camera lineup – the Cyber-shot T Series, the Cyber-shot H Series and the Cyber-shot W Series line of cameras, all boasting full HD video recording and a reasonable price tag.
Polaroid launches the Grey Label with Lady Gaga
After hiring Lady Gaga as their creative director, the entire tech industry was wondering in their heads, “Um, what?” Well, it’s a year and now Polaroid have decided to use CES to launch the end results with their partnership with the pop singer – the Grey Label.
Sony brings out “Double Full HD” 3D camcorder – HDR-TD10
Sony is to release the first “Double Full HD” 3D consumer camcorder that will bring your memories not only in high definition, but in 3D high definition. Yes, it is pointless and very unnecessary, but since Sony is pushing this 3D World, they are going to milk this for all of its worth.
Fujifilm’s full assault in 2011 – launches 11 (other) cameras at CES 2011
Fujifilm FinePix Z90 – one of 11 other cameras the company plans to release in 2011.
Fujifilm has decided to welcome the first year of the new decade with a huge onslaught of cameras, as it plans to launch eleven new cameras – not including the ones previously covered – at this year’s CES – all having one thing in common: affordability (except for the last one).
Fujifilm brings out new HD “super-zoom” cameras
Fujifilm has announced three brand new HD cameras as part of its overall refresh to its “S-Series” line of SLR cameras. The new cameras are the FinePix S2950, FinePix S3200 and FinePix S4000 – and all four features have 14 megapixel lenses.
Samsung releases affordable HD camcorder – HMX-Q10
Samsung is to bring out, as part of its 2011 camera and camcorder lineup, a new HD camcorder that they claim will be affordable, compact and easy to use. Dubbed the HMX-Q10, the camcorder is very simple – only featuring some buttons and an LCD screen, and has been designed so it can be held at any direction.
New Nikon brings Hi-Def video to its DSLR range
Nikon have announced the latest member in their DSLR lineup, a refreshed entry-level unit called the D3100. Following the release of the D3000 in July last year, this new upgraded release is similar in looks and size, but boasts some handy and welcome features over its predecessor.
Sony brings 3D photography with new Cyber-shot cameras
A simple software update will not suffice Sony with their 3D domination plans. The company has revealed that it will make two new Cyber-shot cameras that will natively shoot in 3D, right from the box, with the new DSC-TX9 and the DSC-WX5 cameras.
Firmware upgrade allows 3D photos on NEX-5 and NEX-3
Sony looks like to be the big pusher of 3D. From 3D gaming to watching 3D content on television (which is very limited on free-to-air), now its letting you create 3D panoramic shots via a firmware upgrade.
Panasonic releases new HD camcorders
Panasonic will be adding three new HD camcorders to its product line for 2010 — the HDC-HS60, the HDC-TM55 and the HDC-SD60 — which promise to be perfect for portability without sacrificing the HD quality of the footage. They all feature a 35.7mm wide-angle lens, which Panasonic says that it is perfect for shooting in a variety of different scenarios like self-portraits and outdoor landscapes.
SANYO brings out thinnest dual camera
SANYO has announced what they call the thinnest, smallest and lightest camera, the Dual Camera Xacti VPC-CS1 – and this time, it can record in HD (1920 x 1080 pixels). It has an 8 megapixel lens to shoot pictures, 10x zoom, a mini HDMI port to view the HD video recorded in the clearest picture it can be and is compatible with the Eye-Fi card – allowing your images to be uploaded to a computer automatically without plugging it in.