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Ricoh Unveils GR II Silver Edition Digital Compact Camera

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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the company, Ricoh has unveiled the new GR II Silver Edition digital compact camera. This exclusive package consists of a silver-color edition of the GR II high-end digital compact camera and an exclusively designed camera case.

Unlike the standard GR II model, the GR II Silver Edition has a stylish, high-grade, silver-color leather-tone finish, a silver finish shutter release button and a silver finish ring cap.

In addition, the lens description are engraved on the front ring using a diamond-cutting process and the GR logo’s color on the camera’s front panel has been changed to white. The Ricoh GR II Silver Edition will be marketed in a limited quantity of 3,200 units worldwide. [Ricoh]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Digital Compact Camera Announced

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Panasonic is pleased to announce their newest digital compact camera, the Lumix DMC-ZS100. Built with travel in mind, this compact point-and-shoot camera sports a 20.1MP 1″ High Sensitivity MOS sensor, a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 10x optical zoom lens (25-250mm), a 1,166k-dot Live View Finder, a 3.0″ 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD monitor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a micro-HDMI output port and built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity.

Powered by Panasonic’s Venus Engine image processor, the Lumix DMC-ZS100 can record 3840 x 2160 4K video at 30fps or 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at 60fps. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 is currently available for pre-order over at B&H Photo for $697.99 in black and silver color options. [Product Page]

Leica D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’ Digital Compact Camera Introduced

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Leica has introduced a new digital compact camera to its line-up, the Leica D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’. Styled in a striking two-tone finish, with elegant silver lens and control elements complementing the sophisticated grey enameled body, this beautifully-designed camera is basically a variation on the current black D-Lux.

Offering the same high-performance specifications of the standard model, the Leica D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’ set will also include a Leica CF D flash in silver finish and a specially made camera carrying strap color-matched to the new styling concept.

The Leica D-Lux ‘Solid Gray’ is scheduled to be available from the end of November. [Product Page]

Sony RX1R II Full-Frame Digital Compact Camera Introduced

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Sony has introduced a new full-frame digital compact camera to its line-up, the RX1R II. Sporting a magnesium alloy construction, this palm-sized camera boasts a 42MP full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor, a Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens, a retractable 0.39″ 2.36m-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF, a 3.0″ 1,228.8k-dot tilting LCD monitor, Sony’s BIONZ X image processor and built-in WiFi & NFC connectivity.

Other notable features include Variable Optical Low-Pass Filter System, Fast Hybrid AF with 399 Phase-Detect Points, ISO 102400 and Uncompressed 14-bit RAW Format. For video recording, the RX1R II can record 1080p@60fps Full HD video in XAVC S format.

The Sony RX1R II will be available in December for $3,299 in the US. [Press Release]

Casio Exilim EX-ZR60 Digital Compact Camera Announced

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Here’s the newest addition to Casio’s digital compact camera line-up, the Exilim EX-ZR60. Specs-wise, this travel-friendly camera is equipped with a 16.1MP 1/2.3″ back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, a 25-250mm equivalent zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 921k-dot 180-degree tilting LCD monitor, a secondary shutter button on the front panel and built-in WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity.

Powered by a dedicated rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the Exilim EX-ZR60 can record 1080p Full HD video at 30fps. Available in three different color options including green, pink and white, the Casio Exilim EX-ZR60 is scheduled to be released in Japan from August 28th for unannounced price yet. [Product Page]

Ricoh GR II Digital Compact Camera Introduced

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Ricoh has introduced a new digital compact camera ‘GR II’ to its range. Designed to be compact with a portable magnesium alloy body, this high-end camera is equipped with a 16.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, a GR 28mm f/2.8 lens (35mm equivalent), a 3.0-inch 1230k-dot LCD screen, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a micro-HDMI output port and built-in WiFi and NFC connectivity.

Other notable features include High-Speed AF System, Wireless Flash Control, ISO 25600, 4fps Continuous Shooting and DNG RAW & JPEG File Formats support. Powered by Ricoh’s GR ENGINE V image processor, the GR II can record 1080p Full HD video at 30fps.

The Ricoh GR II is currently available for pre-order for $796.95. [Product Page]

Sony RX10 II Digital Compact Camera Unveiled

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Sony has unveiled a new digital compact camera called the RX10 II. This high-zooming camera features the world’s first 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with DRAM chip, a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8 lens, a 0.39-inch 2.35k-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder, a 3.0-inch 1.22k-dot Xtra Fine TFT LCD monitor, Sony’s BIONZ X image processor and built-in WiFi and NFC connectivity.

Other highlights include Super Slow Motion at maximum of 40x – choose shooting frame rates of 960/1000fps, 480/500fps or 240/250fps (NTSC/PAL), Super-High-Speed Shutter of 1/32000 sec. and up to 14fps continuous shooting without blackout. For video recording, the RX10 II can record 2160p 4K video using the XAVC S codec.

The Sony RX10 II will go on sale from July for about $1,300. [Product Page]

Olympus Unveils Stylus SH-2 Digital Compact Camera

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Olympus has unveiled a new digital compact camera ‘Stylus SH-2′ to its range. Designed for a hectic day-to-day, this travel-friendly camera has a 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor, a 24x super-wide optical zoom lens (25-600mm), a 3.0-inch 460k-dot touchscreen LCD monitor, Olympus’ TruePic VII image processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a micro-HDMI output port and built-in WiFi connectivity.

This raw-capable camera also comes with 5-axis image stabilization mechanism compatible with both still images and movies, 120/240fps high-speed Movie, Photo & Movie Capture and Time Lapse Movie modes. Finally, the Stylus SH-2 can record 1080p Full HD video at 60fps.

The Olympus Stylus SH-2 will hit the market from mid-March for $399.99. [Product Page]

NewNikon Coolpix S7000 Digital Compact Camera With Built-In WiFi And NFC

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Finding yourself a new digital compact camera? Be sure to check out the new Nikon Coolpix S7000. This ultra-slim, ultra-stylish camera sports a 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor, a 20x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens (25-500mm) and a 3.0-inch 460k-dot TFT-LCD monitor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot and a micro-HDMI output port.

Other highlights include 4-axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) to help you shoot stable, smooth videos without a tripod, 18 Scene Modes for effortless photos and videos, Target Finding AF for accurate, intelligent autofocus and 1080p/60i Full HD video recording with stereo sound. Finally, the built-in WiFi and NFC technology allows you to send photos wirelessly to a compatible smartphone or tablet.

The Nikon Coolpix S7000 will go on sale in March for $279.95. [Product Page]