Genius G-Shot HD520 Sells For $149
The new 5.0 megapixel HD camcorder was just released to the general public going just below 150 bucks. The G-Shot HD520 is compatible with Windows (Vista/XP/2000) and Mac (OS10 and above) PCs. Using Electronic Image Stabilizers (EIS), the G-Shot HD520 will detect and correct shaking and vibrating.
Providing 720p footage, a 2.5-inch LTPS LCD screen, memory of 32MB (and an additional 8GB HDCS memory), Hi-Def video at 5-megapixel in MPEG-4/H.264 format, Face Detection, and more, the G-Shot HD520 is a pretty nice deal.
The G-Shot HD520 is also capable of shooting still photos (up to 11 megapixels), listening to music, reading e-books, playing voice recordings, and can also be used as a portable media player. Read more
Review Nikon D90
Sometimes the mere notion of being “number two” can light a motivational fire under your keister. Look at some famous folks who, despite being considered numero dos, went on to dominate their respective fields and even eclipse their predecessors: A pupil of Socrates, Plato opted not to go the hemlock-chugging route and instead helped lay down the foundations of Western philosophy. Read more
Canon PowerShot E1 Digital Camera
Canon has introduced its newest digital camera line called the PowerShot E-Series.
For starters, the PowerShot E-Series is getting the trendy PowerShot E1 digital camera. To be released in 3 eye-catching colors white, blue or pink. Read more
Olympus Stylus 1050 SW
Like its predecessor, the Olympus Stylus 1050 SW ($300; Oct.) is one of the toughest compact digital cameras you can buy.
But there’s more brains to go with the ruggedness this time around. This shockproof (5ft.), waterproof (10ft.) and freezeproof (14°F) camera has new Tap Control functionality that lets you activate settings just by tapping the top, back or sides of the motion-sensitive camera body. Buttons?
We don’t need no stinking buttons. The 10.1-megapixel shooter available in blue, champagne, silver and black also features Face Detection, Smile Shot, and an in-camera panorama mode.Source
Canon EOS 50D
Canon takes another leap forward in the dSLR arms race with the Canon EOS 50D ($1,400; October 2008).
The 15-megapixel prosumer model is the company’s first to sport the new DIGIC 4 processor, promising features like peripheral illumination correction, ISO sensitivity of up to 12,800, a 3-inch, 920,000 dot LCD, Live View, a self-cleaning system, and more. Pair it with Canon’s new 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens ($700) and get shooting.
Nikon D3 is Light-Years Ahead of Other Prosumer Grade Cameras – Review
Eyes were bugging, mouths were watering, right index fingers were twitching for the longest time in anticipation of Nikon’s D3. With no desire to disappoint, the shutter icon pulled out all the stops of speed, durability, accuracy, features and ease-of-use in its first full-framed DSLR. When the news hit, there were a few raised eyebrows at the 12.1-megapixel output, but once the shutter started clacking its considerable improvements shone through and most of its doubters unfurrowed their brows.
Out of the box and straight up to the eye you’ll immediately enjoy the spacious and bright viewfinder. The noticeably improved 51-point auto focus system is whip-fast and works in concert with an outstanding 1005-pixel metering sensor that gets it right in the most challenging lighting. Images are beautifully consistent with a wide dynamic range and improved noise reduction settings that give the pictures a more natural look. To achieve that end, Nikon pulled back on the sharpening levels, leaving the choice of added “crunchiness” to a photographer’s post production predilections.Source
Samsung TL9 Debuts
Samsung is proud to introduce the ultra-compact, 10.0 megapixel TL9; the latest camera in the company’s digital camera lineup to feature MP3 and PMP functionality. The camera is highlighted by a powerful, internal 5x optical zoom as well as Dual Image Stabilization, which combines both Samsung’s advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS). When selected, OIS and DIS work simultaneously to provide blur-free, detailed images with remarkable clarity.
The TL9 is encased in a silver, metal body, measuring 3.74” x 2.36” x 0.84”. A unique design element also graces the top of the camera’s body – dual analog gauges. The small gauges, located next to the power button, display remaining battery life and memory capacity in a way that’s easy for the shooter to access while on the go. Thanks to the enhanced sensitivity of the TL9’s CCD sensor, which features a maximum ISO of 1600, and the camera’s Dual Image Stabilization, users can rest assured that they’ll be able to capture images in low-light situations, especially when the use of a flash is not desired.
The new TL9 also features an embedded contents management program called Digital Contents Management (DCM). DCM is useful tool that significantly reduces the time to find a photo. The program automatically organizes photos based on the date that they were taken, their contents, color, and themes. Users can search through their images by month or by using a timeline. Based upon the theme of the image they’re looking for, users can also search by whether it’s a portrait, couple, or group photo and can even search for those images that are either city or landscape shots. Additionally, the DCM program also automatically sorts images based upon color tones as well as whether it’s a photo, video, or voice/memo note.
“Longer optical zooms are becoming more of a desired feature on today’s digital cameras,” said Tony Sorice, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Digital Imaging, at Samsung Electronics America. “Although slim, the TL9 gives consumers the ability to go beyond the traditional 3x zoom found on compact cameras, to an impressive 5x zoom. What’s even more impressive is the fact that the long zoom is internal, meaning there’s no long lens barrel that protrudes from the camera. Samsung also managed to squeeze in Dual Image Stabilization – a unique feature for a digital camera in this class.”
The ultra-compact TL9 also features and advanced movie mode which offers users SVGA (800×592) MPEG-4 video with editing controls found right on the camera. By using the camera’s Successive Recording mode, users can pause and resume filming of a video clip without having to save the clip as separate individual files. While filming, users can also operate the camera’s optical zoom and engage a movie stabilizer to compensate for unwanted camera movement and subject blur.
When setting the camera to PMP mode, TL9 users can easily listen to their favorite MP3 files or watch their favorite video content on the camera’s large 2.7″ high-resolution display. The bundled Digimax Converter software seamlessly converts the user’s MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV and ASF files for viewing on the TL9. For music on-the-go, the software can also convert MP3 and WAV audio files in several simple steps. The innovative software also allows users to view subtitles, adjust the screen size, and crop and stretch the image to fit the screen as desired. To listen to videos or music, the TL9 features a headphone port and an external speaker boasting SRS 3D acoustic technology.
Shooters can also benefit from a comprehensive suite of automatic controls designed to help them capture better images, specifically portraits and group shots of family and friends. The TL9’s Face Detection technology makes taking pictures of family and friends a snap, as it detects up to nine faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure better composition and image quality. Furthermore, the Smile Shot feature automatically triggers the TL9 to take a photo only when the camera detects smiles on the subjects’ faces, and Blink Detection will prevent a photo from being taken if the camera recognizes that a subject’s eyes are closed – a useful feature as it’s often difficult to distinguish closed eyes when composing a shot on an LCD screen. The TL9 also offers 13 scene modes to choose from, allowing shooters the ability to effortlessly adjust the camera and capture the best image possible in any setting.
The TL9 also puts an end to inadvertently lost images with a new feature called the Recycle Bin – a unique function that allows consumers to retrieve images which were deleted by mistake. When the Recycle Bin function is in use, the TL9 automatically creates a “trash” folder on the memory card which stores any image deleted from the camera. This special feature allows users to shoot, delete and restore images without the fear that they will be lost forever.
The Samsung TL9 will be available in September 2008 at an MSRP of $279.95
Samsung NV 100 HD With 14.7 Megapixel Resolution… Wow!
Samsung has unveiled the new NV100 HD pocket digital camera with an impressive 14.7 megapixel resolution and the NV9 pocket camera with 10.2MP.
The Samsung NV100 HD boasts a 3-inch touchscreen, 3.6x Schneider Kreuznach zoom lens, face recognition features, smile and blink detection, and up to ISO 3200 sensitivity. In addition, the camera’s tin CCD records images with up to 4,384 x 3,288px resolution, allowing it display HD resolution on HDMI-compatible HD displays (via the optional docking station).
The camera can also record HD video with 720p resolution (1,280 x 720px) at 30fps.
NV100 HD camera is expected to begin shipping in August
A Closer and Sharper Look At Things With The AM411T Dino-Lite Digital Microscope
Learning is a never-ending process. This is best manifested by the curiosity that hits each and everyone of us about things around us that are not easily explained and not readily seen. Technology, as always, endeavors to provide an answer – the AM411T Dino-Lite Pro USB Digital Microscope.
10 Megapixels For The Finepix Z200fd
The FinePix Z200fd is a compact digital camera that features a 10Megapixels censor, has a 5x optical zoom and a 2.7” LCD. It also comes with 52MB of internal memory, SD, SDHC, and an ISO range from 64 to 1600.
Coolpix S52c To Be Shipped This Month
The new Coolpix S52c point-and-shoot camera from Nikon is to start being shipped this month. The WiFi-capable S52c will allow consumers to upload pictures to Flickr and has a 9 megapixel resolution which enables it to generate high quality prints, a 3.0-inch LCD screen, 3x Zoom-Nikkor glass for true colors and comes with a Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization system for steady and sharp pictures.
Canon To Release The Rebel XS aka 1000D
Recently, Canon released a software update of the DPP, only that they made a mistake (we don’t know this for sure) and unveiled the Canon Rebel XS which is aka 1000D. DPP comes in every Canon DSLR including Revel XSi, but the Rebel XS doesn’t exist for the moment. We heard that now the update was modified and the 1000D was removed. We expect more information because Photokina is getting close and closer.
Toshiba Unveils World’s Smallest Digital Camera
In a big world we need small things and here is the smallest in its class – Toshiba’s HDTV digital camera which measures 1.6 inches. The IK-HD1 HDTV camera was unveiled this month at the National Association of Broadcasters and it manages to capture 1,920 x 1,080 at 30fps.
Although it’s very tiny, inside you can find 3 CCD chips with an output of 1080i broadcast quality color. I know that the future digital cameras will get even smaller, but until then Toshiba should be very proud of their achievement.
CompactFlash Announces CFast – Could Enter On The Market Next Year
CompactFlash Association has announced the development of a new memory technology which could be introduced in the course of next year. The only drawback is that the CFast , as it’s called the new version, is not compatible with current camera models.
According to John Santoro, senior marketing manager for Lexar, the cards are destined for high-end cameras because of the high-speed data transfer and therefore he rushes big companies to start working on the development of new high-end cameras in order to support this technology.
Nikon To Release CoolPix L18
Yesterday, Nikon released the CoolPix L18 digital camera. The compact camera features 8-megapixels, 3x Zoom-Nikkor lenses, a 3.0-inch LCD screen, anti-shake AE for great quality and automati red-eye correction. The L18 is equipped with Easy Auto Mode which automatically adjusts the settings and controls when shooting.
Also, the buyers can enjoy the TV-quality movie recording which can be stored on 32MB of internal memory, but the camera also supports SD micro slot and SDHC memory card.
The shipping is scheduled for March 2008 and the price should be around $140.