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Just got back from the Consumer Electronics show. There were lots of new cameras shown. Here is a list of some of the great products that will be coming in over the next few months. We have listed it in alphabetical order by brand

Canon
Canon has added some nice new point and shoot cameras to their famous Powershot line up
The revolutionary new Powershot N is something totally different then anything before. It is extremely small and has the following features:



12.1MP High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
DIGIC 5 Image Processor
8x f/3.0 Optical Zoom Lens
28-224mm Focal Length Equivalency
2.8" Capacitive Tilt-Touch LCD Panel
1080p Full HD Video Capture
Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity
One-Touch Mobile Device Connect Button
Creative Shot Mode
This awesome new camera is only $299.99

The new Elph 130 IS is small is 16 MP and has an 8x optical zoom at a low price of 199.99
The A1400 replaces the A1300 and is an amazing deal featuring 16 mp, a 5x zoom and HD video for only 109.99
Another new addition to the Powershot line up is the A2600. It's compact 16 MP, 5x zoomHD video and has a 3" screen. At only 149.99 it's a great choice.

Fuji
Fuji has added some great replacements to their fantastic X series of cameras. In the last few months they added the XF-1 and the XE-1. Now they have replaced the X10 with the new X20 and the X100 with the X100s
The X20 their new X-Trans CMOS II sensor and has a fast 2.0 lens. These are the key features for this awesome compact camera at only 599.99



12MP 2/3" X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
Fujinon 28-112mm f/2-2.8 Zoom Lens
Advanced Optical Zoom Viewfinder
2.8" 460k-Dot LCD Monitor
EXR Processor II
Intelligent Hybrid AF System
ISO 100-12800
Full HD 1080 Video at 60fps
Film Simulation and Advanced Filters
Die-Cast Magnesium Body Construction

The new X100s is a the next generation replacing the X100,that was a huge breakthrough product when it came out.
The X100 s features the following at 1299.99:



16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
Fujinon 23mm f/2 Fixed Focal Length Lens
Hybrid Optical and Electronic Viewfinder
2.8" 460k-Dot LCD Monitor
EXR Processor II
Intelligent Hybrid AF System
Expandable ISO 100-25600
Full HD 1080 Video at 60fps
Film Simulation and Advanced Filters
Die-Cast Magnesium Body Construction


Leica

Leica made all of their product announcements at Photokina in the fall. The new Leica M-E has arrived already and the new M camera will be arriving in about 6 weeks. Both are leaders in their class.
The Dlux 6 and V lux 4 have become huge hits and come and go quickly.

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Nikon
Nikon was a packed booth every day. Their new product additions were well received and will be leaders in their catagories.
They replaced the well regarded D5100 with the new D5200. This will be in the store this week with the 18-55 lens witht eh other kits shortly after. They also added the option to buy this with the classic 18-105 lens that has been considered one of the best kit lenses on the market.
The D5200 features are as follows:



24.1MP DX CMOS Sensor
EXPEED 3 Image Processing Engine
3.0" 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
39-Point AF System with 9 Cross-Type
Full HD Video with Full-Time Servo AF
Expandable ISO from 100-25600
5fps Continuous Shooting Rate
Scene Recognition System
Compatible with WU-1a Wireless Adapter

In their mirrorless catagory they have added to the 1 system they announced the J3 and S1 which are the fastest in their class.
The J3 now comes with either the 10-30 lens or the new 10-100 (27mm-270mm 35mm equivalent). Nikon has added a new 14.2 sensor and has15 FPS shooting with continuous tracking auto focus. With the optional WU-1b Mobile wireless adapter you can upload your images as soon as you shoot them!


The S1 comes with the new ultra compact 11-27.5mm lens (30mm-74mm, 35mm equivalent). It has the new Exspeed 3A processor, 15 FPS and can also become WIFI with the optional WU-1b adapter.



Nikon has added the S6500 to the famous Coolpix lineup. It is a compact camera with 16 MP, 12x zoom and built in WI-FI. It also shoots at a blazing 7 FPS.



Olympus
This has been a great year for Olympus. The new E-M5 has received amazing reviews everywhere. The 2 new PEN cameras, the E-PM2 and E-PL5 are leaders in their class and have a HUGE line of great lenses in the Olympus Micro 4/3 system.

At CES Olympus showed the new TG-2 Tough camera, that now goes 50' under water as well as the new TG-630 and TG830. Both improvements over their older versions. Better in low light, full HD and larger screens.


A new series of point and shoot features the new SH-50 IHS. This new camera is a 16MP, with a 24x optical zoom starting at 25mm for a real ultra wide view. It has 5-Axis Video stabilization, a first for a compact camera. It will also shoot at 10 FPS in full resolution.



Pentax
Pentax is back!! Recently bought by Ricoh, Pentax has added some great new product over the last few months. The K30, K5 II and K5II S along with the new Q10 have all been well received and are selling briskly.
The now have the Q10 available in 100 colors. Really!! Stop by to check out the colors available. We will have the selection book at the store in a few weeks. We will post it when it arrives. Order the color that is from your favorite team, corporate colors or the mood you feel!

Pentax introduced the new MX-1 point and shoot camera. The large sensor and fast lens makes this a leader in its catagory. At $499.99 it is a home run!
Here are the features of this awesome camera:



12MP 1/1.7" BSI CMOS Sensor
smc Pentax 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens
3.0" 920k-Dot Tiltable LCD Monitor
Body-Based Shake Reduction Systems
ISO 100-12800
Full HD 1080p Video
Genuine Brass Body Construction
Macro Shooting Capabilities

THULE camera bags
Coming this spring is the most durable bag line on the market. The line of bags from Thule of Sw3eden are the strongest we have ever seen. Light weight and durable. They make a wide range of bags from a basic V style bag to backpacks and messenger bags. These will be arriving late March. Check our website for the arrival of these awesome bags

Any closeout deals on the Nikon V1?

Hi, you shared really nice information here about the cameras all the models are very nice but I think "This new camera is a 16MP, with a 24x optical zoom starting at 25mm for a real ultra wide view. It has 5-Axis Video stabilization, a first for a compact camera. It will also shoot at 10 FPS in full resolution" one is best. so thanks for sharing.

Our pleasure.
The V1's are all gone.
Have some great deals on the J1 and J2.
While they are in stock and the rebates on the J1 last, until 2/2, I can do 369.99 on the J1 with the 10-30 and the J2 I can do 499.99 with the 10-30 lens

I figured Canon would release a new DSLR, like maybe a 7D mkII

Thanks for the report Joel.
I was hoping for more DX or FF news from Nikon. Maybe at the end of the January from the show in Japan?

With the discounts they've been giving on the D600 I don't see how Nikon can introduce another FF DSLR and not end up cannibalizing their D600 and D800 sales. If they introduce a FF DSLR at $1500 (the D600 is $2k) then that would likely not only harm D600 sales but also sales of the higher end DX format bodies that are up around $1000.

Once FF gets cheap enough, DX is out except for those who are either heavily invested in DX glass, are wedded to small size above all other considerations, or a sub-set of photographers for whom the focal length magnification and enhanced depth of field of a smaller sensor are selling points.

Personally, I would love to see Nikon come out with a full frame, F-mount, mirrorless SLR with a large, high eye-point electronic view finder. EVF's are the future. I grew up with Nikon 100% optical viewfinders (the wonderful F3 and F2) but having played with a few EVFs recently and seen how you can see exactly how the image will be recorded, I'm hoping Nikon will bring one out in a flag-ship, full-frame camera.

I would assume that Canon may announce at the show in japan. A 7D refresh is LONG overdue.
Lots of Nikon lens rumurs for that show as well

Nikon has an1100.00 spread right now between the D7000 and the D600. That is a huge difference. The DX sensor is not going anywhere for a very long time. As prices on FX comes down so does the DX. They have a lot of glass out there and they would alienate to many Nikon users if the DX was to go away

Doug, has Nikon fixed the oil spotting and dust issues that plagued some early D600s? Any word on special pricing on these?

Thanks...

According to them there are no issues on the D600 at this time. All cameras are perfect.
They have a 100.00 instant rebate.
We will throw in a 3 year extended warranty at no extra charge for forum members

Thanks Joel,

Just purchased a referbed D600.. hoping the oil/spot thing was already addressed ;-)

Thanks Joel...