by Matthew on February 8, 2010
Canon have released details of their latest EOS Rebel camera called the Canon EOS T2i. The new T2i will become the higher spec model in the lower-cost digital SLR camera range.
On to the technical specs we see it has an 18 megapixel sensor with the ability to use 9-point autofocus and a 63 zone dual layering metering system similar to like the EOS 7D camera has.
On the back of the camera is a 3 inch LCD screen that has a smudge resistive coating and is capable of showing live-view images. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on February 8, 2010
The Panasonic Lumix G1 has been removed, completely, from the Panasonic site in Canada. Also reports of the camera being completely out of stock in Japan are leading people to think that a Panasonic G2 could be just around the corner.
The Lumix G1 was the first micro four thirds camera launched that used a digital interchangeable lens and was launched back in November 2008 along with a few lenses that included a 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (28-90 mm equivalent) and a 45-200mm f/4-5.6 (90-400mm equivalent). [click to continue…]
by Matthew on February 4, 2010
Ikonoskop have created the A-Cam3D that is capable of capturing 3D video at a 1080p resolution. Two video streams are captured simultaneously at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels in RAW files. Colour depth is set at 12 bits and video is captured in either 25 or 30 frames per second.
The a-cam3D weighs 2.8KG which includes the weight of the memory cartridge as well as the battery. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 29, 2010
The PMA Photography Expo is just around the corner and a leak today makes mention that Canon could be showing off Digital SLR cameras with swivelling displays. Two new cameras were specifically mentioned which includes the Canon EOS 60D and a new Rebel which both are reported to feature an articulating LCD display to allow image capture at awkward angles.
The Canon 60D will fall in to the mid-range category of Canon DSLR cameras and the tipster mentions that the 60D will contain the same metal body of the EOS 50D along with the same 15 megapixel resolution although the sensor used to achieve that will be new. It is expected that the low-light sensitivity of the EOS 7D will be found in the 60D. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 25, 2010
The Photosimile 5000 is a 3D camera system built by Ortery that can capture photos of objects and create 360 degree representations of those objects. We first mentioned the Ortery Photosimile 5000 back in December last year although it has been in the making for almost two years… we now hear that it’s actually gone on sale costing $17,000.
The system works by placing an object on a turntable in the middle of a light box. A computer controls the rotation of the turntable and the position of the camera that slides along a track automatically. By capturing images from a number of angles you get a 360 degree representation of the object that can then be used on a webpage. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 19, 2010
Samsung have launched a couple of very thin point and shoot cameras that measure just 0.65 inches in thickness. The cameras are called the TL110 and the TL105.
Out of the two cameras the TL110 is the higher end with a 14.2 megapixel sensor and a lens capable of 5 times optical zoom while the TL105 has a 12.2 megapixel sensor and is capable of 4 times optical zoom. Each of the cameras has both optical and digital image stabilisation.
On the back of the cameras a 2.7 inch LCD display can be found. Scene selections can be set to automatic where the camera quickly scans the image and adjusts the settings accordingly. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 14, 2010
The Tiffen Company have launched a new Steadicam device called the Steadicam Smoothee that is designed to work with the iPhone 3G S. The Smoothee is a miniature version of the full sized steadicam mounts used in movies to prevent handheld cameras from moving around too fast while filming.
By mounting the iPhone 3G S in to the Smoothee the camera shake is gone allowing for smoother video to be made.
“We’re extremely proud to be introducing this incredible new Steadicam at CES, that let’s anyone take great videos with their iPhone 3Gs the very first time. Whether they’re novices or aspiring videographers, the Steadicam Smoothee allows iPhone 3Gs owners have a richer experience and more fun with their iPhone,” said Steve Tiffen, president and CEO of the company.
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by Matthew on January 13, 2010
Casio recently announced their latest point and shoot camera called the Casion EXILIM EX-H15. The EX-H15 is designed to make it easier to share photos with others. The camera has a 14.1 megapixel sensor and a lens that has a 24mm wide-angle with an optical zoom up to 10X.
On the back of the camera is a 3 inch Super Clear LCD screen that can display 460,000 pixels. Image stabilization is built in to the EX-H15 and a decent battery that sees it capture 1,000 images on a single charge.
The camera uses Casio’s EXILIM Engine 5.0 that increase image processing speed by 30% and enabled advanced colour reproduction as well as rich tonal gradation by getting rid of noise with high sensitivity set. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 12, 2010
Casio are launching a new hybrid GPS camera that aims to track where you are when you capture photos both in and outdoors. It achieves this by using a mixture of GPS data and accelerometer data. The theory behind the Hybrid GPS system is that most cameras, if not all, spend most of their time out of sight of a GPS lock and thus, you can’t really get a fix most of the time. By getting a fix with the GPS unit the camera system can then measure with accelerometer movement where the camera is moving and what direction giving a rough estimate to where it is, even when you walk around your home or leave it in the back of the car.
Accelerometers have been found in cameras for a few years now to detect orientation of the camera, ie, is it landscape or portrait and they rotate images accordingly. Some even detect if the camera is the right way up and can then spot the sky more easily and adjust settings accordingly. [click to continue…]
by Heath on January 8, 2010
At CES, Kodak had their Kodak PlaySport Zx3 camcorder on show that is capable of capturing HD video at 1080p. The camera is similar to the Zi8 and has many of the same features but now with added ruggedness as well as being waterproof up to 3 meters.
When launched the Zx3 will cost $149.99 but you’ll need to supply your own memory card as the camcorder has very little internal memory. The camera supports up to a 32GB memory card which allows it to capture up to 10 hours of HD video. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 8, 2010
A new spy pen has been introduced that is capable of capturing video at a resolution of 1,280 x 960 pixels at a frame rate of 30fps.
The pen is called the Super Slim Video Pen 2 and measures 14cm in length and weighs just 30g. As well as being able to capture HD video the pen can also capture images stored in JPEG format. The internal memory on the HD Spy Pen allows for up to 1.5 hours of video recording to be achieved. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 7, 2010
Sony have launched new portable cameras called the MHS-CM5 and the MHS-PM5. The MHS-CM5 is pictured above and features a pistol grip with a swivel out 2.5 inch LCD screen. The camera is capable of HD video and has 5x optical zoom. The HD side of things on both cameras allows it to capture video in full HD 1080p at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Each camera has face detection and can be charged via USB.
Each camera takes Memory Stick Pro Duo cards along with SD and SDHC media where you can store captured video to be easily transferred to your computer. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 7, 2010
Samsung have launched a new line of digital cameras at CES this year.
The first new set of cameras are the Samsung TL-Series that feature two screens. The second screen on these two cameras is forward facing allowing you to take self portrait shots without missing yourself. The second screen measures 1.5 inches and sits to the left of the lens of the camera. The two cameras are called the Samsung TL210 and the Samsung TL205. The TL210 is the slightly improved camera that has a 12.4 megapixel sensor vs the TL205 that has a 12.2 megapixel sensor. The TL2010 also has better optics allowing for 5x optical zoom where as the TL205 has 3x optical zoom. The former also has a wider angle lens at 27mm vs the 35mm lens of the latter camera. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 6, 2010
Rollei have launched the Rollei Flexline 100 inTouch that measures 15.6mm thin and comes in three colours of glossy black, blue or glittering metallic pink. The corners of the camera are smoothed and the trim is aluminium.
On to the technical side of things, the camera has a 10 megapixel CCD sensor along with 3x optical zoom, face and smile detection.
The Flexline 100 has an integrated image processing feature that allows you to retouch pictures captured on the camera to perform basics such as red eye removal and changing the lighting. [click to continue…]
by Matthew on January 5, 2010
Sony have announced a new camera in the Alpha range called the Sony A450. The A450 DSLR is a cut down version of the A500 in some ways in that it has a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor (same as the A500) but lacks fast-AF live view and lacks the tilting/swivelling screen.
The screen it’s self measures 2.6 inches making it relatively small also. By cutting screen size down and removing some of the features the battery life has been improved allowing it to capture over 1000 shots on a single charge.
The camera is kind of a confusing one according to DPReview as it has features of the A230 with a larger battery life making the lower range of cameras quite complicated in that they all vary by just a few features. [click to continue…]
