Minutes ago, Olympus announced the release of their all new OM-D E-M5 camera. The camera is built on the micro four-thirds system and includes an electronic viewfinder, while maintaining an extremely compact body.

Featuring an integrated 1.44 megapixel electronic viewfinder and 16 megapixel LiveMOS image sensor, the OM-D E-M5 is the world’s fastest auto-focusing camera and is equipped with the world’s first five-axis image stabiliser integrated into its weather-proof alloy body.

Nikon has finally launched the D800, a 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor camera capable of Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24p with stereo sound. To show off the D800′s broadcast quality video capability, Nikon produced this awesome short five minute film, “Joy Ride.”

Leaked photos of Olympus’s new line of OM-D cameras has found it’s way onto DPReview. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 will come in black and silver variations. The m43 sensor should be same as used in the Panasonic G3. Here are the leaked specs courtesy of 43rumors:

- Camera has a classic OM design
- It has a magnesium body
- It is weathers sealed
- weight 373 g (body only).
- 16 megapixel sensor optimized for High Dynamic Range
- 200 up to 25.600 ISO
- Built-in electronic viewfinder 1.44 million dots (positioned in the center of the body like the old OM optical viewfinders and same resolution as the external VF-2 viewfinder (Click here to see on Amazon).
- 610.000 pixel OLED tilting 3 inch screen.
- Five-axis image stabilizer in body.
- FAST AF and 3D tracking
- Comes in Black or Silver.
- Price: Around $1.100 in USA or 1.000 Euro in Europe.

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Nikon drops a white color version of the Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera. The new color will be able in stores soon.

(via Nikonrumors)

Canon doesn’t want to be left behind the ever growing high end compact camera market. They’ve just launched the Canon PowerShot G1 X which looks a lot like the old PowerShot G12 from the outside, but has a tad larger body to accommodate their new APS-C like sensor.

Canon PowerShot G1 X – key features:
Large 14.3 MP CMOS, DIGIC 5, HS System
Compact 4x zoom; Intelligent IS
7.5 cm (3.0″) vari-angle LCD; OVF
Full Manual, RAW, DPP
Full HD, HDMI
High-speed Burst HQ
Smart Auto
Extensive accessories
HDR mode and ND filter
Optional 40m waterproof case

(via DPreview)

The Nikon D4 ($6000) has finally arrived and is Nikon’s new flagship DSRL. Here are the technical highlights:

• 10/11 frames per second continuous shooting in FX-format for up to 150 frames
• Nikon FX- format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS Sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels
• Full 1080p HD broadcast quality video
• View simultaneous Live View output on external monitors and record uncompressed video via HDMI terminal
• Multi-Area Mode Full HD D-Movie: FX, DX (1.5X crop) and New 1920X1080 (2.7X) Crop modes settings

Details of Fujifilm’s upcoming X-Pro 1 mirror-less camera have leaked onto the net. Along with a picture of the body, information about three new fast lenses are also available: 18mm (27mm equivalent) f/2.0, 35mm (53mm equivalent) f/1.4 and 60mm (90mm equivalent) f/2.4. Pricing is estimated at 1,300 Euro for camera + 35mm lens.

(via Mirrorlessrumors)

Unlike any other camera available today, the Polaroid Z340 ($300) pays homage to its analog predecessors, yet contains an advanced, easy-to-use digital feature set. Designed for portability, the Z340 combines a 14.0 megapixel digital camera with a ZINK-enabled printer using the ink-free Zero Ink Printing Technology from ZINK Imaging to deliver a 3×4” print – the same size as the classic Polaroid photos that captured millions of special memories over the past 63 years.

Canon announced their new EOS C300 just minutes ago at the Hollywood’s Paramount Studios. The EOS C300 will include an EOS or PL mount, 1080p capture, two CF card slots, and HD-SDI output. The camera will go head to head with the RED EPIC.

(via Engadget)