PMA '06 in a nutshell

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PMA '06 in a nutshell

By Damian Koh
28/02/2006
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39001469,39315155,00.htm

The 82nd annual PMA International Convention and Trade show (February 26 to March 1) this year takes place in Orlando, Florida--where the platform for new imaging information and technology is being unveiled.

As with previous years, visitors to the event can expect to learn about the latest trends in the photo imaging industry. While most vendors have already announced their new lineups for 2006 even before the show started, we're expecting to hear more initiatives and breaking news to be delivered at the four-day event. Get updated here as we bring you some of the key highlights of the show.

PMA 2006 photo slideshow

PMA '06 show highlights
We've broken down the product announcements into the various brands and will be updating the list as we get hold of more information. Do check back with us regularly.


Canon	Casio	Fujifilm
Kodak	Nikon	Panasonic
Pentax	Samsung	Sony

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Canon

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Canon EOS 30D Read first take	Wow factor: Update to the popular EOS 20D Other notable frills: 8.2-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor DIGIC II image processor High-speed continuous shooting at 5fps 2.5-inch LCD monitor 9-point Wide-area AF with dual-precision sensor at the center Shutter durability of approximately 100,000 cycles Expected: March 2006
Canon PowerShot S3 IS Click for larger image	Wow factor: Update to S2 IS with 12x optical zoom and maximum sensitivity level of ISO 800 Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 12x optical zoom Canon's optical image stabilizer technology Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor New Movie button records QVGA movies at 60fps Optical zooming during movie recording Expected: Information not available
Canon Digital IXUS 800 IS Click for larger image	Wow factor: First IXUS camera to feature Canon's image stabilization technology Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 4x optical zoom Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor 16:9 widescreen Expected: Information not available
Canon Digital IXUS 65 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact IXUS with large 3-inch LCD monitor Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 3-inch LCD monitor Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor 16:9 widescreen Expected: Information not available
Canon Digital IXUS 60 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixel IXUS camera Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Optical viewfinder Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor 16:9 widescreen Expected: March 2006
Canon PowerShot A420 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 4-megapixels snapshot with 3.2x optical zoom Other notable frills: 4 megapixels 3.2x optical zoom DIGIC II image processor VGA movie recording 1.8-inch LCD monitor Expected: Information not available
Canon PowerShot A430 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 4-megapixels snapshot camera using AA batteries Other notable frills: 4 megapixels 4x optical zoom 1.8-inch LCD monitor DIGIC II image processor Compatible with AA-size batteries VGA movie recording with sound 1cm super macro mode Expected: March 2006
Canon PowerShot A530 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 5-megapixels snapshot camera with widescreen capabilities Other notable frills: 5 megapixels 4x optical zoom Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor 16:9 widescreen VGA movie recording with sound Expected: Information not available
Canon PowerShot A540 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixels snapshot camera which records QVGA movies at 60fps Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 4x optical zoom Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor 16:9 widescreen QVGA movie recording at 60fps Expected: Information not available
Canon PowerShot A700 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact snapshot with 6x optical zoom and maximum sensitivity level of ISO 800 Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 6x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD 9-point AiAF 20 shooting modes Maximum ISO 800 DIGIC II image processor 16:9 widescreen QVGA movie recording at 60fps Expected: Information not available

Casio

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact camera that claims to be able to take up to 440 shots per charge Other notable frills: 8.1 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Anti-shake DSP Rapid flash, Soft flash and High-power flash Revive shot Manual aperture and shutter-priority AE options Expected: Information not available
Casio Exilim EX-Z60 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Slim and stylish compact camera for general photography purposes Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Anti-shake DSP Rapid flash, Soft flash and Revive shot New Movie button that records QVGA movies at 60fps Optical zooming during movie recording Expected: Information not available

Fujifilm

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Fujifilm FinePix A600 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact snapshot that uses AA batteries--good for on-the-go photographers Other notable frills: 6.3 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.4-inch LCD monitor Compatible with AA-size batteries Expected: Information not available
Fujifilm FinePix 650 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact and stylish shooter with a large 3-inch LCD monitor Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 5x optical zoom 3-inch LCD monitor Shutter- and aperture-priority AE options Expected: Information not available
Fujifilm FinePix F30 Click for larger image	Wow factor: First point-and-shoot digicam with maximum sensitivity level of ISO 3,200 Other notable frills: 6.3 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Maximum ISO 3,200 New flash system called i-Flash Shutter- and aperture-priority AE options Expected: Information not available

Kodak

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Kodak EasyShare Z612 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact shooter with 12x optical zoom capabilities Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 12x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Aperture- , shutter-priority and full manual modes On-camera editing functions Expected: Information not available
Kodak EasyShare V603 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact and stylish shooter with 3x optical zoom Other notable frills: 6.1 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Expected: Information not available
Kodak EasyShare C643 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact all-purpose 6.1-megapixels shooter Other notable frills: 6.1 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.4-inch LCD monitor VGA movie recording at 30fps On-camera enhancing features Compatible with AA-size batteries Expected: Information not available
Kodak EasyShare C533 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Entry-level 5-megapixels compact camera Other notable frills: 5 megapixels 3x optical zoom 1.8-inch LCD monitor Compatible with AA-size batteries Expected: Information not available

Nikon

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Nikon Coolpix L2 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixels snapshot camera running on AA batteries Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2-inch LCD monitor D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Compatible with AA-size batteries Expected: February 2006 Price: S$499
Nikon Coolpix L3 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 5.1-megapixels snapshot camera running on AA batteries Other notable frills: 5.1 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2-inch LCD monitor D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Compatible with AA-size batteries Expected: February 2006 Price: S$399
Nikon Coolpix L4 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 4-megapixel snapshot camera running on AA batteries Other notable frills: 4 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2-inch LCD monitor D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Compatible with AA-size batteries Expected: February 2006 Price: S$299
Nikon Coolpix P3 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 8.1-megapixels wireless-enabled snapshot camera Other notable frills: 8.1 megapixels Built-in Wi-Fi support (802.11b/g) 3.5x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts camera shake D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Continuous shooting at 1.8fps Expected: February 2006 Price: S$799
Nikon Coolpix P4 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 8.1-megapixels snapshot camera with vibration reduction Other notable frills: 8.1 megapixels 3.5x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Vibration Reduction (VR) counteracts camera shake D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Continuous shooting at 1.8fps Expected: February 2006 Price: S$699
Nikon Coolpix S5 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Stylish 6-megapixels shooter with new wave-surface design Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Expected: February 2006 Price: S$699
Nikon Coolpix S6 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Stylish 6-megapixels shooter with wireless support and large 3-inch LCD monitor Other notable frills: 6 megapixels Built-in Wi-Fi support (802.11b/g) 3x optical zoom 3-inch LCD monitor D-Lighting rescues underexposed images Face-priority AF In-camera red eye fix Expected: February 2006

Panasonic

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Panasonic's first digital SLR with live preview feature Other notable frills: 7.5 megapixels 4/3 type Live MOS sensor Venus Engine III Supersonic Wave Filter (SSWF) 2.5-inch LCD monitor Compatible with Secure Digital cards Expected: Information not available

Pentax

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Pentax Optio T10 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixels snapshot camera with large 3-inch touch screen LCD monitor Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 3-inch touch screen LCD monitor Drawing Function, Stamp Modes, Image cut-out and built-in Picture frames VGA movie recording at 30fps Expected: Information not available
Pentax Optio M10 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixels snapshot camera that is compatible with AA-size batteries Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Compatible with AA-size batteries QVGA movie recording at 30fps Expected: Information not available
Pentax Optio W10 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Waterproof and dustproof 6-megapixels camera with 3x optical zoom Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Class 5 Dustproof VGA movie recording at 30fps Expected: Information not available

Samsung

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Samsung Digimax L60 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact and stylish 6-megapixels snapshot camera Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.4-inch LCD monitor VGA movie recording at 30fps Creative in-camera controls such as Color Effect, Highlight, Photo Frame, Negative and Composite Shot Built-in image editing function Expected: Information not available
Samsung Digimax L85 Click for larger image	Wow factor: World's first digital still camera to feature High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Other notable frills: 8.1 megapixels 5x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor Aperture-, shutter-priority and manual functions VGA movie recording at 30fps Expected: Information not available
Samsung GX-1L Digital SLR Click for larger image	Wow factor: Samsung's second digital SLR Other notable frills: 6 megapixels Five-point, wide-area autofocus system Compatible with Pentax DSLR lenses and KAF2 and KAF mount lenses High-speed consecutive shooting mode of up to 2.8fps for a maximum of eight frames in JPEG (5fps in RAW) 2.5-inch LCD monitor Expected: Information not available

Sony

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Canon Casio Fujifilm Kodak Nikon		Panasonic Pentax Samsung Sony

Model name	In a nutshell
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixels snapshot camera with a 2-inch LCD monitor and maximum sensitivity level of ISO 1,000 Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2-inch LCD monitor High sensitivity level of up to ISO 1,000 Clear RAW imaging technology Optical viewfinder Expected: Information not available
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 6-megapixels snapshot camera with a 2.5-inch LCD monitor and maximum sensitivity level of ISO 1,000 Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor High sensitivity level of up to ISO 1,000 Clear RAW imaging technology Optical viewfinder Expected: Information not available
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Click for larger image	Wow factor: 7.2-megapixels megazoomer with 12x optical zoom and large 3-inch LCD monitor Other notable frills: 7.2 megapixels 12x optical zoom 3-inch LCD monitor Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization High sensitivity level of up to ISO 1,000 Clear RAW imaging technology Expected: June 2006
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Click for larger image	Wow factor: 6-megapixels megazoomer with 12x optical zoom and 2-inch LCD monitor Other notable frills: 6 megapixels 12x optical zoom 2-inch LCD monitor Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization High sensitivity level of up to ISO 1,000 Clear RAW imaging technology Expected: April 2006
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W70 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 7-megapixels snapshot camera with optical viewfinder Other notable frills: 7 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor High sensitivity level of up to ISO 1,000 Clear RAW imaging technology Expected: Information not available
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W100 Click for larger image	Wow factor: Compact 8-megapixels snapshot camera with optical viewfinder Other notable frills: 8 megapixels 3x optical zoom 2.5-inch LCD monitor High sensitivity level of up to ISO 1,250 Clear RAW imaging technology Expected: Information not available