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Japanese Camera Show Begins Soon

The Camera & Photo Imaging Show -- CP+ for short -- will hold its first event March 11-14 in Yokohama, Japan.

The show, sponsored by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) of Japan, will highlight products related to photo imaging entertainment, photo shooting, photo viewing, and photo sharing. CIPA includes companies such as Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Nikon, Casio, and Canon.

Even though there have been dozens of camera announcements already in 2010, it's possible we'll see some additional announcements at the CP+ event. If so, I'll keep you updated in my blog during the next few days.

Japanese Camera Show Begins Soon originally appeared on About.com Digital Cameras on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 12:31:17.

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Panasonic Announces Two DSLR Cameras

Panasonic has announced two new cameras aimed at DSLR users that make use of the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lenses.

The Lumix DMC-G2 DSLR camera (pictured here) includes a touch screen, 3.0-inch LCD that allows you to shoot a photo simply by touching the screen. The touch screen also is important in managing the camera's auto-focus system.

The Lumix DMC-G10 DSLR model is a compact camera aimed at those looking to make the move from a point and shoot camera to a DSLR model. The G10 includes many automatic modes (aimed at making photography as easy as possible) as well as manual modes.

Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date for the G2 and G10. Once these cameras are closer to being sold, I'd guess they'll make my list of the best new Panasonic cameras, so check back. Panasonic announced last year plans to increase the market share of its digital cameras in the United States, and these models have enough great features that the company is clearly moving toward that goal.

I'll have more information on all of the new Panasonic cameras -- including these two DSLR models -- in the upcoming weeks in my blog.

Photo courtesy Panasonic

Panasonic Announces Two DSLR Cameras originally appeared on About.com Digital Cameras on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 12:33:51.

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Harley-Davidson Themed Camera Cases Available

If you like the style of Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand products, you now can bring that look to your digital camera, thanks to a partnership between Harley-Davidson and Olympus.

Olympus has just begun offering the limited-edition leather camera cases, which feature the silver studs, buckles, and chains common with Harley-Davidson brand items. Harley-Davidson themed leather cases that also fit PDAs, GPS devices, MP3 players, and cell phones also are available from Olympus.

In addition, Olympus has made a few other announcements recently:

• A new beginner-level camera, the Olympus T-100, has been announced, and it will carry an MSRP of $99.99. It's available directly from Olympus and a few other companies. (Compare Prices)
• Another recently announced Olympus point and shoot camera, the FE 4030, is similar to the FE 4020. They differ slightly in the type of image sensors they use and in their lists of scene modes. Both cameras even carry the same MSRP of $149.99. (Compare Prices)
• Japanese group Olympus Corp. president Tsuyoshi Kikukawa told Reuters this week that his company is hoping to expand its market share in DSLR cameras from 5% to 20% in three years, thanks in part to its Micro Four Thirds System lenses and cameras like the PEN E-PL1.
• Fast Company magazine has named Olympus a "most innovative company" in the consumer electronics division.

Photo courtesy Olympus

Harley-Davidson Themed Camera Cases Available originally appeared on About.com Digital Cameras on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 12:40:56.

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List of Best New Panasonic Cameras Posted

As most major camera manufacturers have done, Panasonic has released more than a dozen new digital cameras in the past 12 months, both point and shoot cameras and DSLR cameras.

In my list of the best new Panasonic cameras, I've selected the best of the new Panasonic cameras, all at a variety of price points, such as the Lumix FP1, pictured here. Hopefully, this list will help you when you're shopping for a new Panasonic camera.

I also previously created a list of the best new Nikon cameras, and I'll have "best of" lists for each manufacturer coming in the next several weeks. Just click the links above to see the lists.

Finally, as a bit of a "housekeeping" note, when I published my "best of" Nikon list, I also introduced you to a new About.com feature: "Show and tell," where readers can share their experiences on various topics. You gave a great response to the "show and tell" for discussing the story behind your first digital camera. There's still plenty of time for you to add your story to the list. Just click the link above to read the stories and add your own.

List of Best New Panasonic Cameras Posted originally appeared on About.com Digital Cameras on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 21:53:52.

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