Copyright (c) 1998-2009 Digital Photograph Review en-us Stand reports from the PMA 2005 Show Report trade show, updated regularly from dpreview.com. http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:45:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/ http://a.img-dpreview.com/images/dprlogo_white_free.gif http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/ Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:29:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Olympus/ Olympus are showing several new compact models at this year's PMA; the upgrade to the Stylus Verve (Stylus Verve S) adds a 5MP sensor and new high gloss finish (and some of the more outlandish color options have been pruned from the lineup). Also on show a...[more]

Products: C-7070 Wide Zoom, C-5500 Sport Zoom, Stylus Verve S, D-425, D-545 Zoom, D-595 Zoom, D-630 Zoom, IR-300, ED 14-35 mm F2.0, ED 35-100 mm F2.0, ED 90-250 mm F2.8, ED 7-14 mm F4.0

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Olympus/ Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:23:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Canon/ Inevitably Canon is one of the busiest stands, thanks mainly to the public debut of the EOS Rebel XT / 350D. The new 8MP compact SLR is probably the single product that is causing the biggest buzz at the show, and we got to try it with the BG-E3 grip for t...[more]

Products: EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT, EF-S 60 mm F2.8 Macro, PowerShot A510, PowerShot A520, PowerShot SD400, PowerShot SD500

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Canon/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:22:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Tamron/ Tamron is using PMA to launch two new additions to its Di II lens range (Di II are digital-only lenses for APS sensor SLRs). The SP AF 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 LD Aspherical [IF] (try saying that in a single breath) is likely to start shipping in May 05 at a recom...[more]

Products: EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT, EF-S 60 mm F2.8 Macro, PowerShot A510, PowerShot A520, PowerShot SD400, PowerShot SD500

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Tamron/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:15:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Nokia/ In a move that shows how the worlds of photography and mobile telecommunications are getting closer all the time, Nokia is exhibiting at PMA for the first time. The star of the stand is the new 6682 tri-band smart phone with 1.3 megapixel camera, built-in ...[more]

Products: EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT, EF-S 60 mm F2.8 Macro, PowerShot A510, PowerShot A520, PowerShot SD400, PowerShot SD500

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Nokia/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:48:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Casio/ Casio continues to refine its popular range of slim metal-bodied Exilim compacts, and is showing three new cameras for the first time at PMA. The Exilim range of slim compacts has been updated to include the EX-Z57, a 5 megpixel / 3x zoom model with a new ...[more]

Products: EXILIM Pro EX-P505, EXILIM EX-Z750, EXILIM EX-Z57

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Casio/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:48:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Pentax/ Highlight of the Pentax stand is the new Optio WP, one of the few truly waterproof digital cameras on the market. The sleekly-designed WP offers a decent 5 megapixel / 3x zoom / 2.0-inch LCD spec, and is certified waterproof down to 5 feet. The only other ...[more]

Products: OptioWP, Optio S5n, Optio 50, DA 50 - 200 mm F4 - F5.6 ED

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Pentax/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 21:46:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Fujifilm/ Fujifilm once again has one of the largest stands at the show, with several new additions to the FinePix range making their public debut. First up are two fairly conventional compacts built around standard CCDs; the 4 megapixel/3x zoom FinePix A345 and 5 m...[more]

Products: FinePix Z1 Zoom, FinePix F10 Zoom, FinePix A345 Zoom, FinePix A350 Zoom

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Fujifilm/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 21:31:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Panasonic/ Panasonic's small stand features the five new optically stabilized Lumix cameras announced last week; headliners being the twin replacements for the popular FZ3; the 4 megapixel FZ4 and 5 megapixel 'mini FZ20' FZ5. Also making their first public appearance...[more]

Products: Lumix DMC-LS1, Lumix DMC-LZ1, Lumix DMC-LZ2, Lumix DMC-FZ4, Lumix DMC-FZ5

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Panasonic/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:04:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Sigma/ Disappointingly for SD9 and SD10 fans, no new digital SLR from Sigma at PMA, though we were impressed with the three new lenses launched this week. Lots of interest in the 10-20mm F4-5.6 DC HSM, 30mm F1.4 DC HSM, and the remarkably compact 18-200mm F3.5-6....[more]

Products: 30 mm F1.4 EX DC HSM, 10-20 mm F4.0-5.6 EX DC HSM, 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 DC

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Sigma/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:04:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Samsung/ Samsung is using PMA to launch a whole raft of models at every price point to the US market. We're not 100% sure at this moment in time how many of these models will actually make their way into US shops (most of them are already available in Europe and As...[more]

Products: 30 mm F1.4 EX DC HSM, 10-20 mm F4.0-5.6 EX DC HSM, 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 DC

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Samsung/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:03:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Lexar/ Lexar is using PMA 2005 to launch new packaging for its Professional and Platinum range of cards, and to introduce several new products. These include Memory Stick Pro (80X speed, 512MB and 1.0GB) and SD (60X speed, 512MB and 1.0GB) Professional series car...[more]

Products: 30 mm F1.4 EX DC HSM, 10-20 mm F4.0-5.6 EX DC HSM, 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 DC

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Lexar/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:03:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/HP/ HP's stand is dominated by inkjet printers in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few new digital cameras getting their first public airing. First up is the diminuitive PhotoSmart M22, a cute and compact 5.1 megapixel weatherproof model with fixed (non z...[more]

Products: Photosmart R717, Photosmart M417, Photosmart M22, Photosmart M23

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/HP/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:40:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Kodak/ Kodak's large and colorful stand features several new cameras in the popular EasyShare range. First up is the budget EasyShare C300, a $99 3 megapixel compact with fixed focus, no zoom, 1.5-inch LCD and 16MB of internal memory. This is joined by the $249 C...[more]

Products: Easyshare One, Easyshare Z700, Easyshare Z740, Easyshare Z7590 (II), Easyshare Z730, Easyshare C340, Easyshare C300

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Kodak/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:25:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Konica_Minolta/ No surprises on the Konica Minolta stand; the star of the show is still the very successful Dynax/Maxxum 7 digital, though there's also plenty of interest in the two newest additions to KM's fast-growing 'super zoom' lineup. The DiMAGE Z5 (5MP, anti-shake,...[more]

Products: DiMAGE Z5, DiMAGE Z20

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Konica_Minolta/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:09:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Sony/ Sony has one of the largest stands at PMA 2005, and one of the most extensive range of new product announcements. Pride of place goes to the Cyber-shot H1, a direct competitor for the likes of Panasonic's FZ20, offering 5.1 megapixels, 12x optically-stabil...[more]

Products: Cyber-shot DSC-H1, Cyber-shot DSC-W7, Cyber-shot DSC-W5, Cyber-shot DSC-T33, Cyber-shot DSC-P200, Cyber-shot DSC-S90, Cyber-shot DSC-S60, Cyber-shot DSC-S40

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Sony/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:08:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/SanDisk/ Sandisk are using PMA 2005 to showcase the latest high capacity cards in the Ultra II and Extreme III ranges. Highlights from the Ultra II range include a massive 8GB CompactFlash and 4GB Memory Stick Pro, and 2.0GB Memory Stick Duo and SD cards. New to th...[more]

Products: Cyber-shot DSC-H1, Cyber-shot DSC-W7, Cyber-shot DSC-W5, Cyber-shot DSC-T33, Cyber-shot DSC-P200, Cyber-shot DSC-S90, Cyber-shot DSC-S60, Cyber-shot DSC-S40

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/SanDisk/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:07:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Nikon/ The Nikon booth is dominated by the latest additions to the Coolpix compact range; the 4600, 5600, 5900, 7600 and 7900. The Coolpix 7600 and 7900 are a lot nicer 'in the flesh' than the initial PR shots might have you think, and seem well made and responsi...[more]

Products: D2Hs, Coolpix 7900, Coolpix 5900, Coolpix 7600, Coolpix 4600, Coolpix 5600

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Nikon/ Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:07:00 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Leica/ Nothing new from Leica at PMA, though the $4995 Digital-Modul-R finally has a shipping date of April 2005, so start saving now. Leica also announced today a price cut for the five megapixel Digilux 2, down from $1850 to $1595, effective immediately. No new...[more]

Products: D2Hs, Coolpix 7900, Coolpix 5900, Coolpix 7600, Coolpix 4600, Coolpix 5600

(Full stand report includes complete text description as well as a range of photos from the stand)]]> http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pma2005/Leica/