Cameras

• Olympus 850 SW DigiCam

  April 1st, 2008 at 12:07:19 PM

   

  Summertime is right around the corner and for those who love to take pictures at the beach, you are probably afraid of dropping it in the ocean never to be seen again or perhaps you’re afraid it will becoming totally waterlogged. But those worries are over with the Olympus 850 SW - it’s not only Waterproof, it’s also freezeproof, and shockproof. It also comes in variety of colors, which is something we always appreciate. It’s available in either pink, black, yellow, blue, and silver. Te 850 SW retails for $299.99 and is definitely the camera for those outdoorsy types. The camera features an 8 megapixel CCD, a 1.5″ LCD and 3X zoom, which is all very standard. So the relatively high price tag is due to the fact that you’re paying for its durability.

   

  

   

   

• Samsung NV 24HD digital camera

  March 29th, 2008 at 4:15:10 PM

   

  For starters, it has HD video capabilities as well as a 10.2MP image sensor. All that is recorded through a 24mm wide Schneider lens with a 3.6x optical zoom, so far this camera seems pretty mediocre, but I assure you its not. On top of those features, it has an HDMI port for connecting to your HDTV so you can view that video you just shot at 1280×720 at 30fps. Then you can disconnect it and go back to shooting while previewing all your shots on the 2.5” AM-OLED display on the back of the camera. The fact that its AM-OLED means it will react a lot faster than a standard LCD, it also means that there is no backlight to distort the preview of your pictures so you’ll have a lot better idea what your shots will look like. This camera has all sorts of other features including Optical Image Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Auto Contrast Balance, Red Ey Fix, Blink Detection, the Dream Engine, and Smile Shot, all of those features come together to make it possible to get the perfect shot whether its your first time using a camera or you are a seasoned pro. Along with the release of this camera Samsung upgraded the NV40 and NV30 and pushed out the NV4 with some features that make it useable every day. The NV40 and NV30 have 10.5 and 8.1 megapixel sensors respectively, they are both really small and light, they both got equipped with Samsung’s new Dream Engine which automatically corrects your photos, and they also got the DIS, OIS, and ACB features of the NV24HD, but they still have TFT LCD screens, and there was no mention of HDMI being added to these two. The NV4 adds some features, it is a 17.5mm thin camera to start with but it also has an 8.2MP shot with up to a 3x optical zoom inner lens and offers up digital image stabilization. With the NV4 though, you also get all the functions of a modern day PMP such as MP3 playback, Video Playback, a Text Viewer, and more, this way you are motivated to carry it everywhere with you so you never miss that perfect shot due to not having a camera. The NV24HD is available now for $349, the NV30 can be found for $229, the NV40 can be picked up for $279, and the NV4 can be had fro $229, all are available right now.

   

  

   

   

• Vivitar DVR565HD

  March 29th, 2008 at 4:08:55 PM

   

  This new digital camcorder from Vivitar isn’t giving up the goods, so we don’t have much information. However we do know that it’s an SD card recorder working with up to 4GB SD cards and it can record in H.264 at up to 720p. At the 720p recording size you get 30 frames per second and can choose to play it back at up to 1080i resolutions using the included HDMI cable. There is a 3-inch LCD display that flips out so you can see what you are recording.

   

  

   

   

• Blaupunkt introduces micro rear view camera

  January 15th, 2008 at 7:43:41 AM

  
  This is apparently the company’s first foray into this market. It’s a really tiny camera that should be mountable just about anywhere on the rear of the vehicle. Even better yet, it should be fairly easy to integrate into any existing display or navigation system. They also took it a step further, and made it so that if you use it in conjunction with some of their TravelPilot units it will automatically activate the backup camera when the vehicle is shifted into reverse which is a feature you usually have to have professionally or factory installed. The kit comes with the camera and both 2 and 8 meter cables with 3.5mm jacks at the end so you can connect it to just about anything that will accept an external video source. No word on price or availability yet, other than some time this quarter.

   

  

   

   

• Olympus Stylus 830 Ultracompact Digicam Promises Blur Free Photos

  October 21st, 2007 at 12:17:38 PM

   

  We spotted a whole new bunch of good-looking ultra-compact cameras at the Photo Plus Expo in New York this weekend and amongst them is the new Olympus Stylus 830. No, it doesn’t come in pink, which may be a deal breaker for some of you - however it is available in a selection of colors including blue, green, orange, black and traditional silver. The camera features a 8 megapixel CCD, 5X optical zoom, “Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, which keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake, combines with Digital Image Stabilization to capture crisp images,” and a 2.5″ hypercrystal LCD with anti-glare technology so that you can view photos even in direct sunlight. And you get all of that in a package that measures just 3.9” W x 2.2” H x 0.94” D and weighs just 4.4oz without a battery.

   

  

   

   

• Casio's Exilim Z1080 Pink or Purple 10 Megapixel Ultracompact Digicam

  October 8th, 2007 at 8:12:25 PM

   

  Casio’s Exilim Z1080 is a perfect balance between being ultracompact and well featured. The camera has a 10.1 megapixel CCD sensor, a 2.6 inch LCD, 3X optical zoom, it has a special YouTube Capture Mode that allows you to shoot video at the optimum size and quality recommended by YouTube themselves, and it also has special anti-shake and face detection technology. But best of all it’s available in a selection of colors that will fit everyone’s personality - black, silver, purple/blue, or pink. The z1080 retails for as little as $243 at Amazon.

   

  

   

   

   

• Vivitar's 7500i Limited Edition DigiCam is also a MP3 Player

  October 1st, 2007 at 8:29:49 PM

   

  Vivitar’s new 7500i Limited Edition digicam is a slick ultracompact covered in a gold finish. The camera sports a 7.0 megapixel CCD, 3X optical and 5x digital zoom, a generous 3 inch LCD, the ability to record VGA video at up to 720×480 resolution and it accepts SD cards - all in a body that weighs just 4 ounces (without battery and SD card). But the most unique aspect of this camera is that it doubles as a MP3 player, which is always a nice touch. But in case gold isn’t your thing, there is also a black version of the 7500i. no word on pricing yet, but being that this is a Vivitar product, it’s sure to be affordable.

   

  

   

   

• Fuji FinePix Z100fd DigiCam Looks Great in Pink or Red

  September 25th, 2007 at 12:09:41 PM

   

  Following in the footsteps of the previous Finepix Z series of super stylish ultracompact digital cameras, the Z100fd looks like it’s ready to make its way down the runway. The slick camera features 8 megapixels, 5X zoom, image stabilization, it has a 2.5inch LCD, it can read both SD or xd memory cards, and it can record up to 640 x 480 at 30fps - all in a package that weighs less than 5 ounces. Ok, that is no set of ground breaking features - but how gorgeous is it. And you even get to choose between red, pink, black and white or gold. We can’t wait for the Z100fd to hit our shores.

   

  

   

   

• Heart-shaped Digital Picture Frame Necklace

  September 8th, 2007 at 10:00:12 PM

   

  This Heart-shaped Digital Picture Frame Necklace isn’t the most exciting of gadgets but if you’re in to pink gadgets and hearts, then you might appreciate it. The necklace works as a personal photo viewer that can display JPEG, BMP, PNG and GIF files which you can transfer off of your computer via a USB connection. The necklace retails for a steep $34.99.

   

  

   

   

• Waterproof Picture-Taking Binoculars

  August 31st, 2007 at 5:53:24 PM

   

  Here is a pair of binoculars that you would find in James Bond’s arsenal of gadgets. The Waterproof Picture-Taking Binoculars feature 8x magnification and a 3 megapixel built-in digital camera for taking long range snapshots of those people in the building across from you. And just so you don’t miss that important shot, the binoculars also have a color LCD screen and a video flashback feature that records the last 20 seconds of viewing. Unfortunately, the device has a pretty measly 16mb of built-in memory but it can be expanded via SD cards. The Waterproof Picture-Taking Binoculars retails for $199, please try and not use it for too many evil purposes.

   

  

   

   

• miVDOFX DV Cam

  August 29th, 2007 at 2:02:25 AM

   

  Here is a great gadget for the YouTube filmmaker. The miVDOFX DV Cam does the usual tricks that DV cams do, it films video and it can snap still images like a digital camera. What makes the miVDOFX DV unique is that it has the unique ability of being able to add 18 built-in special effects and music instantly to your movie, as well as it having the ability to edit your footage on the spot. The cam also features a 1.5″ color screen, a 4X digital zoom, a built-in speaker, and an SD slot that is expandable up to 2GB. And it is also the only dv-cam that lets you record from your ipod or MP3 player while filming. You won’t win an academy award with this cam, but this will certainly help you make your way to a successful run on YouTube.

   

  

   

   

• EX-V8 and EX-Z1080 new from Casio

  August 29th, 2007 at 1:40:14 AM

   

  If you’re in the market for a new digital camera, Casio has just introduced two new models that might be worth looking into, especially if you like small cameras and uploading YouTube videos. That’s right, Casio has jumped on the bandwagon of manufacturers that make cameras for YouTube users. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, rather it just adds convenience for those that take advantage of the online video sharing site. Casio hasn’t sacrificed other features just to allow you to shoot video in the proper format, these are great cameras for those that just want to shoot still pictures as well. The new EX-V8 doesn’t have a giant car engine as the name might suggest, but it does have 8.1 megapixels and a 7x optical zoom. The EX-V8 is great because it shoots images at a high resolution, but is small enough to slip in your pocket.

   

   

• Fujifilm releases special IS Pro

  July 14th, 2007 at 8:02:40 PM

   

  Fujifilm has recently upgraded their FinePix line to include the IS Pro. The camera is basically a high-end S5 Pro camera with some extra features. The new camera features an enhanced CCD sensor and and image processor that works with IR and UV filters creating the ability to capture images in poor lighting conditions. The new IS Pro will come in various kits that start out at $2600 and nearly double in price to $5000, depending on what extras you want to get. They are currently on sale now, you’ll want to check with your local camera shop to find them.

   

  

   

   

• DXG Digital Camera hits budget price with 7-megapixel quality

  May 30th, 2007 at 1:12:57 PM

   

  I remember when you were lucky to get a single-pixel digital camera for eight thousand dollars; now “market forces” (which I’ve never really believed in anyway) have driven prices down to hitherto unimaginable levels. DXG, a US firm, is releasing a 7-megapixel camera that measures under an inch thick and doesn’t rely on interpolation to get that figure.

   

  

   

   

• Samsung VLUU i7 Digital Camera

  January 29th, 2007 at 2:47:15 PM

   

  The VLUU i7’s claim to fame is a twistable 3-inch display that can be swivelled around to either show portrait or landscape images or video clips in the orientation they were taken in, while audio is boosted by an SRS sound enhancer giving the impression, they’d have us believe, of 3D surround.

   

  The camera features 3x optical zoom, sensitivity up to ISO 1600 and anti-shake.

   

  

   

   

   

  
  

• Samsung Camera Supports HSDPA and Text Messaging

  January 22nd, 2007 at 10:00:16 PM

   

  PMA is still a few weeks away, yet we're already seeing a slow trickle of cameras make their way into the gadget world. The Samsung's VLUU i70 is a 7-megapixel cameras that will let you connect to the Internet via a built-in HSDPA transmitter. Thanks to the transmitter, users will be able to download video and music as well as upload photos to their PC remotely from any location. Shutterbugs shouldn't worry, as the camera will also have a pretty strong feature set for taking photos like a 3x optical zoom, built-in image stabilization, and a 3-inch LCD (used to view videos and read incoming texts). No word on pricing or availability, though we question the need for a camera that's partially a cell phone.

   

  

   

   

   

• Panasonic AVCHD 1080i Camcorder

  January 20th, 2007 at 12:44:12 PM

   

  Panasonic HD1 AVCHD camcorder, which is “capable of capturing video at 1080i to SD/SDHC cards" is being previewed over at video-blog. This fully functional prototype, however, brings a Leica DICOMAR lens with 12x optical zoom, image processing LSI, and HDMI out

   

  
  
   

• Stylish WebCam from Mustek

  January 18th, 2007 at 1:46:36 AM

   

   

  Mustek’s model SI302A Webcam is very small and very stylish in an aluminum casing that can clip to the top of your monitor or sit on a flat surface.

   

  This webcam produces perfectly clear video at 30fps through it's USB 2.0 interface that rips it out compression-free.  The Mustek S302A has a built in microphone that is perfect for chatting with family and friends over the internet.

   

   

   

   

• Canon XH A1 1080 HDV Camera

  January 12th, 2007 at 1:30:12 PM

   

  The Canon XH A1 1080 HDV Camera is raising the standards on HD quality and performasnce.  This unit is lowering the HD pixel per dollar ratio.  At only $4000.00 US this HD camera is sure to help the budget film maker.