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Olympus Debuts New TG-860 Waterproof Tough Camera with 180-Degree Flip LCD Screen for Selfies
Dan Havlik  |  Feb 05, 2015

Olympus launched its new rugged Stylus Tough TG-860 camera this morning, which features a wide 21mm lens, 5x optical zoom and a 180-degree flip up reader LCD screen to make it easier to shoot “selfie” self portrait photos, even in rough shooting conditions.

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Fuji Unveils Selfie-Snapping X-A2 Mirrorless Camera, Stylish XQ2 Compact, and XP80 Tough Model
Dan Havlik  |  Jan 14, 2015

Fujifilm launched a trio of snazzy compact cameras this morning: the X-A2 mirrorless compact system camera, the premium XQ2 compact model, and the XP80 tough model.

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Polaroid Intros Socialmatic Instant Digital Camera with WiFi and Android Interface
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jan 13, 2015

Yesterday we told you about Polaroid's new Zip mobile printer and now here's another new  product from the venerable imaging brand. Polaroid’s new Socialmatic camera combines the nostalgic look of a vintage Polaroid instant camera with the ability to share your images via the camera’s built-in WiFi and Android interface.

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Canon Unveils Five New PowerShot Cameras Including Superzoom and Slim ELPH Models at CES
Dan Havlik  |  Jan 05, 2015

Canon unveiled three new super-zoom cameras to its PowerShot SX lineup this morning, along with two new compact models to its sleek and chic ELPH line. The announcements were timed with the start of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is opening in Las Vegas, Nevada this week.

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The Lomo’Instant Camera Is Now Available
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 13, 2014

Ready for the holidays, Lomography just announced the official release of their Lomo’Instant Camera. It is available at the Lomography online shop, Gallery and Embassy Stores around the world. If you order a Lomo’Instant Black or White model now it will arrive within a few days. The Sanremo model is currently sold out but it can be pre-order with an estimated delivery date of early December. (The Sanremo Edition comes with a free Lomo’Instant camera strap and online orders also get special discounted bundles.)

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Supersense Unveils 66/6 Pinhole Instant Camera as Tribute to Polaroid Founder
Cynthia Boylan  |  Nov 06, 2014

Edwin Land introduced his first instant camera 66 years ago. Now Supersense presents their 66/6, a new pinhole instant camera (limited to 500 handcrafted pieces) dedicated to the Polaroid founder. Just six years after Polaroid closed down its last film factory, Supersense unveiled this new instant camera that uses Polaroid’s classic White Frame Instant Film format, currently produced by The Impossible Project.

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New Kodak PIXPRO SP360 Action Cam Lets You Capture 360-Degree HD Video & Panoramic Photos
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 29, 2014

JK Imaging, Ltd., which is now the worldwide licensee for the Kodak brand,  PIXPRO Digital Cameras and Devices, has announced the new Kodak Pixpro SP360 Action Cam. This small and portable device was designed to capture 360-degree HD videos and fully immersive images all in one shot, ie. without the need for multiple cameras or other devices. The SP360 Action Cam is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and features a dome-shaped fixed lens that captures 360-degree HD videos (at 30fps) that can be shot and viewed from multiple vantage points including: 360-degree Panorama, Front (212 degrees), Split with 180 degrees front and rear views simultaneously, Dome (214 degrees) and Ring/Sphere (360 degrees) modes.

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SeaLife Unveils New Micro HD Permanently Sealed Underwater Camera
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 28, 2014

SeaLife, the creator of the first digital underwater camera and a leader in underwater photography equipment, has unveiled the new Micro HD camera, a permanently sealed underwater compact camera. SeaLife’s Perma-Seal technology makes the Micro HD waterproof and virtually maintenance-free. This is the first of a series of SeaLife cameras that will utilize the Perma-Seal technology for a wide range of users, from beginners to advanced photographers and divers.

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Ricoh Intros Revamped Theta Camera with 360-degree Spherical Video Capabilities and New Colors
Cynthia Boylan  |  Oct 28, 2014

Ricoh is the creator of the original Theta camera, a fully 360-degree, spherical imaging device that allows users to capture everything around them at the push of a button. The company just introduced a new version of the odd-shaped camera that features video capability and four fun new colors: pink, blue, yellow and white.

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Leica Intros Limited Edition, Tri-Color Leica X Moncler Camera
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 15, 2014

Leica has introduced a chic-looking new compact camera: the limited Leica X “Edition Moncler,” which goes on sale this month for an as-yet undisclosed price.

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Ricoh Unveils New Rugged, Waterproof WG-30W Camera with WiFi
Dan Havlik  |  Oct 08, 2014

Ricoh Imaging has just unveiled the new rugged and waterproof WG-30W compact camera. The latest addition to the well-known WG series of tough cameras – which used to carry the Pentax brand that’s now owned by Ricoh – the 16-megapixel WG-30W features built-in WiFi connectivity and a snazzy, rough-and-tumble build.

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Polaroid Starts Shipping Curious New Cube Imaging Device
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 26, 2014

Polaroid’s latest imaging device takes the form of an colorful little box that measures slightly over one cubic inch. Called, appropriately, the Cube, the tiny Polaroid camera/camcorder just started shipping this week.

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Lomography Intros Lomo’Instant Sanremo Edition Camera
Cynthia Boylan  |  Sep 22, 2014

Built for fun, the new compact Lomo’Instant Sanremo camera is designed to offer maximum creativity on the go.

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Photokina Recap: New Gear from Canon, Nikon, Leica, Samsung, Fuji, Panasonic, Sony and More!
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 19, 2014

Yes, as we predicted, there’s been a ton of new photo gear announced for the photokina 2014 show in Cologne, Germany. We’re still in Cologne covering the show and there’s been so much photo gear news this past week, it’s actually hard for even us to remember some of what’s been announced.

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Hands-on with the New Fuji X100T, XT-1 Graphite Silver, and Lenses at Photokina (Photos)
Dan Havlik  |  Sep 17, 2014

Fujifilm was showing off its new toys at photokina today and we got some hands-on time with these latest X-series cameras and lenses. Initially announced on September 10th, the Fujifilm X100T and XT-1 Graphite Silver cameras, and Fujinon XF50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF56mm F1.2 R APD lenses continue to build on Fuji’s compact and retro-style (Fuji would say “classic" style) X-Series line.

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