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The Fingertip Micro cam is a small camera that is capable of capturing images at 640 x 480 pixels. The camera can capture video on to microSD cards with a capacity of up to 8GB in size. The unit is powered by a rechargeable battery that can be charged via USB cable.
As well as being a camera, the device can also work as a flash drive to store other file types on it’s memory. [click to continue…]
We heard this morning that Nikon are now discontinuing the Nikon D300 digital SLR camera that has been a great camera since it’s launch. The Nikon D300 was recently replaced by the D300s. The D300 was a little behind in these last days in that it couldn’t do video but there are mixed feelings on DSLR’s needing to do video anyway.
The D300 was first launched in August 2007 and now that it’s not being built any more we could see prices dropping on the camera while stocks are finally depleted. If you still want one of these great cameras then it might be worth checking out Amazon to see if they have any good deals on it. [click to continue…]
Wired managed to get some time with the new iPod Nano announced yesterday. The new version of the nano now includes a small camera allowing you to capture video. Video on the new nano is captured in standard definition and although we’d all like to see HD captured these days it’s still a decent upgrade and welcomed.
The nano measures 3.6″ tall x 1.5 inches by 0.24 inches, so is very handy to carry around as an MP3 player and have the option of capturing video if needed. Please note that the iPod Nano doesn’t capture still images, or at least, it can’t be done yet. [click to continue…]
The Canon PowerShot SX20 was recently reviewed over at Photography Blog where they went in to a lot of details (8 pages worth).
The SX20 is a step up form the SX10 that was launched a year ago. The SX20 now includes HD 720p video recording at 30 frames per second along with a new 12 megapixel sensor. [click to continue…]
The Frankencamera is a gadget that allows you to build your own open source applications for the camera. It was created by Marc Levoy who is a professor at Stanford and Andrew Adams.
Levoy says the megapixel was is over and now we are just left waiting to see what the next feature will be every time a new camera is launched. The open source camera lets you mess around with the camera settings and create your own features. With it being open source you can let the experts create the features and then you simply just download them. This means that there will be no more waiting around for companies to innovate. [click to continue…]
The Samsung SC-MX20 is a flash based camcorder that has an impressive 34x optical zoom built in and the option of using a 1200x digital zoom. Amazon currently have the camcorder on offer today with 54% off the standard pricing bringing it down to $129.99 and a saving of $150 which makes it a bargain.
The Samsung camcorder allows you to capture up to 16 hours of video if you choose a 32GB memory card. Also, a 3 hour battery life makes it the longest battery life in it’s class. [click to continue…]
Over at IFA in Berlin the Panasonic Lumix GF1 was on display. The camera is a Micro Four Thirds camera that has a compact body, a built in flash and can shoot HD video at 720p.
The camera ditches the optical viewfinder and due to the GF1’s small profile it makes it the lightest Micro Four Thirds camera available with a built in flash. [click to continue…]
Samsung have announced that they are launching the WB5000 compact digital camera. It has a 12.5 megapixel sensor along with 24x optical zoom and a 26mm wide angle focal length. By having a 24x optical zoom it is capable of a focal range of 624mm.
The camera is also capable of capturing images in HD at 720p in H.264 format.
“Photographers of all skill levels are going to be drawn to the WB5000’s features,” said Choong Hyun Hwang, Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Samsung Digital Imaging Company. “The versatility of the lens gives any user, whether you’re a soccer mom on the sidelines or an enthusiast looking to create a stunning image, the ability to be prepared for just about any shooting scenario.Serious shooters will gravitate toward the WB5000’s aperture and shutter priority modes as well as full manual control and RAW support. For the entry-level shooter, Samsung’s Smart Auto takes simplicity to a new level, ensuring a great shot every time without having to be concerned about camera settings.”
The CAM5000 is a HD camcorder capable of capturing video at a 720p resolution. It is built by Coby Snapp and is similar to the Flip range of pocket camcorders you can buy.
Each model will sell for less than $100 making it a budget camera. Inside it has a 5 megapixel sensor and on the exterior it has a bright LED allowing recording of close subjects in dark conditions. [click to continue…]
Casio are launching 2 new budget cameras in their Exilim range of cameras. The first is the Casio EX-Z280 that is a mid-range-budget camera that has 12.1 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom and can capture video at a HD resolution of 720p. Face recognition is also included in the camera making it a very handy and powerful budget camera.
The EX-Z280 will cost just $180 at launch making it very affordable too. Next it’s on to the Z33 which is the real budget offering. [click to continue…]
Update: Canon EOS 7D Available at Amazon. DPReview have posted a preview of the Canon EOS 7D to see what extras it brings to the Canon EOS range of cameras. Due to stronger competition from the Sony Alpha range of cameras and Nikon’s D200 and D300 cameras it now means that Canon have to step up even more to get noticed.
The camera has a new 18 megapixel sensor and has an impressive viewfinder with a 1.0% magnification showing 100% of the frame rather than a 95% viewfinder that is in the EOS 50D. DPReview mention the 50D in their 7D review but say it’s not based at all around it. [click to continue…]
Some interesting images of the new Sony Aplha range of DSLR cameras have been shown over at PC Mag. The images show how the new Live View features work and what actually goes on inside the camera to make it work.
The A500/550 will also feature an advanced version of “Live View” shooting , using your LCD as a viewfinder. Most cameras that offer “Live View” can’t offer the fast phase-detection auto-focusing system that is in use when using the optical viewfinder. This is because “phase detection” auto-focus works by using a transparent mirror that reflects light from the lens downward and upward. Light goes downward to a small sensor that performs auto-focus, and the upward to provide the same image to the optical view finder so you can see what you’re shooting.
Update: Canon EOS 7D Now available at Amazon. Some pictures have leaked of the new Canon DSLR digital camera called the EOS 7D. The Canon EOS 7D is an 18 megapixel camera that has HD video, a digital level, a 3 inch screen and dual DIGIC 4 processors.
ISO can run from 100 – 6400 with a 12800 mode. The viewfinder also shows 100% coverage too. As well as the leaked poster and box shown above and below, the DSLR also gets 2 new lenses that are 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 and an 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6. [click to continue…]
Sony has released information on 3 new digital SLR cameras in the Alpha range of cameras. The first is the A850 that has a 24.6 megapixel sensor. This camera is full-frame and has a new 28-75mm F2.8 lens. It shares a number of features from the flagship a900 camera but this one will cost less at less than $2000 for the body.
“Sony is bringing the benefits of a full-frame digital SLR camera to a broader group of consumers,” said Kristen Elder, director of AMC business unit in the Digital Imaging Division at Sony Electronics. “The α850 strengthens Sony’s alpha DSLR line, which now offers models in each step from high-end professional down to the amateur enthusiast.”
This monocular is capable of night vision. Not only that, it’s also capable of capturing pictures too and storing them in memory.
The night vision aspect of the monocular is capable of amplifying ambient light by up to 10000 times which rivals military style devices. The device also auto adjusts the settings depending on how much light is available so that you always get a nice clear image. [click to continue…]
