A photographer dreams of capturing images with as many characteristics and nuances as possible and Nikon makes impossible possible with the new Nikon D800 DSLR. This FX-series camera has an ultra-sensitive CMOS sensor for automatic and manual shooting in any lighting situation. The D800 is a user-friendly camera that delivers outstanding pictures and movies at a lighter weight than its predecessor, the popular D700.

The Nikon D800 DSLR offers the highest effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels, and is equipped with the new EXPEED 3 image-processing engine and a 91,000-pixel RGB sensor for overwhelming definition and image quality. Shoot more dramatic stills at higher resolution and also enjoy shooting 1920×1080 video at up to 30 frames per second.

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Photographers have been breathlessly awaiting a new DSLR from Nikon that incorporates recent technologies using CMOS chips for better exposures. In addition, Nikon fans were seeking a camera that also delivered great video capabilities. Come February, they can find solace with Nikon’s new D4.

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PMA2010 means lots of new cameras for 2010 and the buys are better than ever.

Photo Merchandisers Association is having their 2010 show in Anaheim, California, and it really looks like digital cameras are maturing. You can find 12 megapixel cameras delivering 4000×3000 resolution stills for less than $100. All cameras are challenging the camcorder market as they offer 1280×720 movie resolution for 720p HDTV viewing. Some higher priced cameras deliver 1920×1080 for full HD widescreen capability in movie mode. The show will take place from February 21 to 23.

Nikon, Fuji, Canon, Pentax and all other manufacturers are announcing new models at PMA-2010. It’s the show that will introduce a wide variety of cameras and accessories. Pentax was among the first to release info on part of their new camera line.

Pentax Imaging Company announced three new compact digital cameras. Most unique is the slim and stylish Pentax Optio I-10 with a design inspired by the classic look of film SLR cameras. The new Optio features a flash unit and speaker in the upper mid-section of the SLR-shaped body while the camera’s front panel is embellished with high quality leatherette texture and the classic Pentax logo placed front and center. Continue Reading »

Ken Rockwell, photography guru extraordinaire, stopped by J&R the other day and was nice enough to chat with us a bit about cameras. During the interview, Ken lets us know his pick for the best entry level SLR (psst…it’s the D40), and also clues us in on what he thinks the future holds for point & shoot cameras…plus much more!

You can check out the short video of our interview after the cut.

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Digital cameras carve out new ways of displaying and sharing pictures. Arriving in time for Christmas 2009, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is a 12-megapixel digital camera with a built-in projector. Take a picture. View it on the built-in 2.7-inch screen. Then you can project it (or all you’ve taken and stored on an SD card) on a wall or screen for all to see. It even includes a projector stand and a wireless remote!

With 5x Nikon optical zoom; the Coolpix S1000pj has a 28mm to 140mm (35mm equivalent) range from wide-angle to telephoto. Shoot landscapes, group shots, or come in for a close shot. The 12-megapixel photo-sensors deliver pictures with up to 4000×3000 pixel resolution. All images are stored on an optional and removable SDHC memory card plus 36MB memory is built-in to the camera.
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More than fifty manufacturer and vendor representatives will be in front and within the entire block of Park Row across from City Hall Park.

In front, at tables on the sidewalk, like a mini-trade show will be Reps from Bose, Brother, HP, PNY, Audio Associates, Wacom, Wagan, Speakal, Nokia, Sanyo, Sirius/XM ready to show you their latest gear and take your questions.

Inside the Camera Store, 34, Park Row, will be Samsung, Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, Sandisk, Lexar, Dane-elec, Digital Spectrum, Ion Audio, Vidpro, Neat Receipts, Scosche, Tucano giving you the low down on their high-tech imaging devices.
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