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Canon 4K Camera Breaks DSLR Mold

Canon has unveiled a design of a new camera. This particular camera has a 4K sensor capable of capturing video at 60 frames per second with a resolution of 7680 x 4320. However, don’t get excited yet as Canon won’t actually be launching this camera as it’s just used as a proof of concept.

What we like about the Canon 4k is its design that breaks away from the traditional SLR and DSLR mold that has been used for so many years. This camera looks more sleek and could be the way cameras move in the future. [Read more…]

Pulse Phone iPhone App Measures Heart Rate with Camera

The Pulse iPhone app was originally submitted to Apple [AAPL] about a year ago although at the time, it was rejected due to using a unique way of accessing the camera on the iPhone 4.

Now that Apple has made its guidelines public and in some cases, has relaxed a few rules, the company behind the Pulse app have now resubmitted and had the application approved for launch. [Read more…]

HTC Mecha Caught on Camera Again

The HTC Mecha has again been captured on camera. This time around the image shows the Mecha powered up which also allows a few interesting details to be found out.

New information revealed from the picture reveals Android 2.2 as the operating system along with the new HTC Sense. Also a 4G signal can be found in the status bar which points to LTE data on Verizon [VZ]. [Read more…]

Apple iPad 2 Rumors Indicate Two Cameras

Although we are still several months away from Apple [AAPL] releasing the iPad 2, we continue to hear rumours about what will and will not be included. The latest rumour indicates that the second gen tablet will have a couple of cameras with one being 5 megapixels and the other being VGA, presumably for the front for FaceTime calls.

Although we could easily guess that the iPad 2 will have two cameras due to FaceTime and the call for it, there is a little bit of evidence to back this rumour up. The information comes from an investment firm that claims OmniVision will be supplying the CMOS image sensors. [Read more…]

PlayStation Phone Caught on Camera

Several months ago, Engadget revealed some information about a new PlayStation phone being created by Sony Ericsson. Details about the device showed that it would be running Android 3.0 and that it would be the best combination of games and phone mixed in to a single package.

Sony Ericsson quickly dismissed the details saying that it wouldn’t happen this year (kind of leaving it open for interpretation). Engadget has now uncovered more details about the PlayStation Phone and actually has a few pictures of it. [Read more…]

Sony Could Launch 24 Megapixel Translucent Mirror Camera Next Year

Sony could be getting a new camera ready for launch mid-2011. The new camera is rumoured to be the Sony Alpha A77 and new features would include a translucent mirror configuration.

The new camera will have a 24 megapixel crop frame sensor that will have little noise when compared to the 14 – 16 megapixel cameras. A Bionz processor is expected and from what has been described elsewhere, Sony is attempting to make an “almost perfect” camera. [Read more…]

Sony Create a 16.41 Megapixel Cell Phone Camera

The Nokia N8 has a 12 megapixel camera sensor built in. This however, wont be the record for long it seems as Sony is trying to up the game a little by creating a 16.41 megapixel sensor. This is, from what we understand, the worlds largest capacity sensor available for a smartphone.

The sensor measures 1/2.8 inch and is a back-illuminated Exmor R type sensor with the model number of IMX081PQ.

It is capable at capturing video at 30 frames per second with a resolution of 1080p. Drop that down to 720p and you can get up to 60 frames per second. [Read more…]

Nokia N8 vs iPhone 4 Camera Comparison

With the launch of the Nokia N8 yesterday, one of the big questions about the new smartphone is how it compares to the iPhone 4 in terms of picture quality.

The Nokia N8 has a 12 megapixel sensor with Carl Zeiss optics while the iPhone 4 has a 5 megapixel sensor.

Engadget decided to run a side by side video and picture test to see which performs the best. Naturally you’d think a 12 megapixel camera would be the winner, but surprisingly the results are quite similar. [Read more…]

Paypal iPhone App to Bring Check Deposits By Camera

The TechCrunch Disrupt conference introduces a number of unique ideas that intend to disrupt how things work… hence the name.

One of the apps revealed is an update to the Paypal App for the iPhone. The new version will make it possible to deposit checks by taking a photo of the front and back. Once done and submitted, the checks are then deposited in to your Paypal balance making them ready to withdraw when needed. [Read more…]

Apple Patent Reveals New Camera System

A new patent application has been filed by Apple [AAPL] that shows a new camera system.

The new camera system uses a new camera flash that is optimised based on what the subject of the scene is. By using a flash redirector, imaging sensors that sense conditions and a touchscreen, it aims to capture better pictures.

The system might be used to direct more light to the dark parts of a photo to more evenly light the scene. If a dark spot is seen on the touchscreen, you could just tap to illuminate the dark portion. [Read more…]

Joby Gorillapod Video for Cameras and Camcorders Announced

Joby has announced the Gorillapod Video. This particular model is designed for small and light video cameras and cameras such as the Flip HD. The tripod works just like other Gorillapods in that it has the bendy/flexible legs. On top is the connection that allows for 360 degree smooth pan and a 135 degree tilt.

The feet on this model are also magnetic allowing it to connect easily up to metals. With the flexible legs, you can also attach it to a branch for example. [Read more…]

HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 Captured on Camera

Some pictures of the HTC HD7 (or perhaps the HD3) have been posted online. The reason we are not so sure of the name at the moment is that it clearly says HD3 on the back of the device although earlier reports and documents leaked from O2 and other places indicate that the new Windows Phone 7 device will be called the HD7. It could be that this particular prototype is an early model before they changed the name of it.

The device its self looks just like the HTC HD7 drawings found on the web a few days back.

Either way, we know that the device above will run Windows Phone 7 and will be a step up from the popular HTC HD2. Hopefully this time around though, people wont want to remove Windows Phone 7 in favour of Android like they did with Windows Mobile 6.5 on the HD2. [Read more…]