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iPhone 4 Leica Camera Design

August 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment

When the Apple iPhone 4 was first revealed a few months back, Steve Jobs described the iPhone as being like a Leica camera. This inspired one guy to look up what a Leica camera was and then adapt an image and resize it so it could be printed out and attached to the back of an iPhone 4.

By adjusting an image of a Leica M8 and resizing it to the size of an iPhone 4, Rapahel Salgado of BeyondTheTech managed to print out a Leica camera with the flash and camera aligned with the flash on the iPhone 4 as described below…

I took the image and with the magic and efficiency of Photoshop, I proportioned it to the dimensions of the iPhone 4, stretching a few things around, especially to accommodate the place where the rear camera and LED flash would line up. I also removed the “M8” model name and replaced it with an “iP 4” as well as the Leica name to Apple. Lastly, I changed where it said “LEICA” in the lens to “IPHONE.”

I printed it out from my Canon photo printer and cut it so it lined up nicely in the inside of the Griffin Reveal’s clear backside, used an Exacto knife to cut out the rear camera and LED flash area, and topped the edges with a black permanent marker to hide the edges of white photo paper.

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Casio Exilim EX-FC160S Golf Camera Announced

August 16, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Casio is launching a new Exilim point & shoot digital camera. To add to the basic features seen in most point & shoot cameras, Casio has decided to do something unique by gearing the camera towards golfers.

The camera has a 10 megapixel sensor that is backside-illuminated. What this allows it to do is capture video at 240fps in good quality. The idea behind this camera is that you put it on a tripod and record your golf swing at 240 frames per second. The camera then plays the footage back at 30 frames per second essentially slowing the footage right down. When this is done, the Exilim digital camera places lines on the screen to help you track your golf swing and see where you need to improve. [Read more…]

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Apple iPod touch Could get Retina Display and Dual Cameras

August 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Dell Streak pricing was revealed yesterday on the AT&T network. You might be wondering what this has to do with the next gen iPod touch 4… well, in a post written over at Daring Fireball, John Gruber also mentioned the Dell Streak pricing, but also dropped a couple of details about the next gen iPod touch in that it will have a Retina display as found in the iPhone 4 along with dual cameras like the iPhone 4. The comparison was made because the Dell Streak looks a little overpriced in comparison when compared to the iPad or iPod touch pricing.

With the information coming from John Gruber, we are inclined to believe it. This is for a couple of reasons… first is that he is often spot on with the details he reports on in regards to Apple, and it just seems like the next logical step for the iPod touch to follow the iPhone in terms of technology used. [Read more…]

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3rd Gen iPod touch With Camera Spotted on eBay

August 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

There’s around 1 day and 13 hours left for you to get your hands on a 3rd gen iPod touch with a built in camera on the back.

It is believed that the actual product is real, in that Apple [AAPL] created it. However, the specific model with a camera was never launched last year. Rumours about the lack of camera on the 3rd gen model include the blame on a shortage of cameras which meant it had to hit the shelves camera-less.

The details in the auction, found here, indicate that the camera doesn’t actually work due to a lack of software although the seller does say that when the next gen iPod touch 4 is launched in a few weeks time, the software should allow this camera to start working. [Read more…]

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Microsoft Algorithm Reduces Camera Shake Blur

August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

When capturing photos of anything, you often come across the problem of blurry pictures thanks to the camera slightly shaking when you take the picture.

The problem is more evident in low light situations where the shutter needs to stay open longer to capture enough light. Microsoft [MSFT] is working on a new system that uses motion sensors in all directions as well as a gyroscope that when combined, can feed back information to the camera and adjust the settings to compensate for the blur.

The system isn’t perfect just yet and a couple of faults can be found within the images, but from a quick look at the image quality when using the system vs when not using the system, there is a huge difference. [Read more…]

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Apple iPad 2 Could Get Camera

August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Update: This is probably just a copy/paste error from iPhone documents although it is still believed that an iPad 2 is being worked on and it will likely contain a camera. Original post below…

It doesn’t seem that long ago that Apple [AAPL] launched the iPad and already the second generation model is being looked forwards to. It is expected that Apple will launch a new iPad next year and follow on like the iPhone in terms of a yearly product release.

What we can expect from the iPad 2 is a follow on from the iPhone 4 in that it will feature a front facing camera, a retina display (of course a higher res than it currently is due to the larger screen) with perhaps sensors such as a gyroscope built in. Design wise, we suspect Apple will keep the same design for a couple of generations.

In regards to the camera rumour, AppleInsider has found information in the iPad management profile policies that indicate the camera can be disabled… which indicates if the ability to disable it is there then the ability to enable it in future generations is also possible. [Read more…]

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Samsung Wave Navigation Comes with Free Speed Camera Alert Subscription

July 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Samsung Wave has a navigation app available for it that comes packed in to the Bada operating system. However, when using it you are presented with a 30 day trial which requires you pay after the 30 days to continue using the service.

In attempt to get more users to sign up for the service, Samsung and Route 66 (who create the navigation app) have launched a new campaign to try tempt you in to purchasing the navigation.

The campaign, headed with a slogan, which could quite possibly be accused of divulging far too much information and lacking a slogan’s quintessential snappiness, of ‘Upgrade your Samsung Wave to LIFETIME navigation now and receive 1 year FREE speed camera updates! I think you’ll agree it pretty much says it all. But, just in case let me explain in a little more detail

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Panasonic 3D Camera Lens Announced

July 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Panasonic earlier today announced a 3D camcorder. As well as announcing a 3D camcorder, the company has also announced a new 3D lens for still cameras that brings 3D picture taking abilities to Panasonic cameras.

Panasonic said in today’s press release that this is the worlds first digital interchangeable twin-lens that allows 3D capture on a regular camera. The lens is compatible with the LUMIX G Micro System and allows for high-quality images to be captured in 3D.

‘This year will be remembered as the ˜First Year of 3D Era’ and Panasonic has already taken the lead by launching 3D-capable VIERA¢ televisions and Blu-ray¢ 3D Disc Players, said Darin Pepple, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. ‘With Panasonic’s development of a twin-lens capable of 3D shooting, the company is providing consumers with a way to capture their own 3D content, which they can then enjoy watching in the comforts of their own home. Panasonic is dedicated to evolving the 3D ecosystem, letting consumers create and display lifelike 3D images in their homes.

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Fujifilm FinePix S2800HD Announced – 18X Digital Zoom Camera

July 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD has been announced by FujiFilm. The new digital camera has a 28mm-504mm high precision lens capable of an 18X optical zoom.

The sensor that captures images is 14 megapixels and is CCD. It has a high ISO sensitivity along with image stabilisation to prevent blurry pictures at high zoom ranges.

As the name suggests, the S2800HD is capable of capturing video in a HD format at 720p. The camera has a HDMI output port allowing you to playback the 720p video on a large HDTV. [Read more…]

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Samsung PL200 Point and Shoot Camera Announced

July 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Samsung has announced a new point and shoot digital camera called the Samsung PL200. The PL200 has a 14.2 megapixel sensor and sits in the mid-range P&S camera category.

The camera is capable of capturing video in HD format 720p at 30 frames per second.

“The PL200 is the ideal digital camera for those who value simplicity but also long for a more immersive digital imaging experience,” said Reid Sullivan, senior vice president of Mobile Entertainment Marketing, Samsung Electronics America. “With the PL200, consumers can experience the versatility offered by more advanced digital cameras, along with a comprehensive suite of automatic controls, allowing them to step up to the next level of digital camera without stepping outside of their comfort zone.”

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Next Gen iPod Touch could get Front Facing Camera

July 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment

When Apple [AAPL] launch the next-gen iPod touch, it is likely to follow the same design as the iPhone 4. We also expect that features from the iPhone 4 will also be added to the new touch such as a front facing camera, perhaps a retina display and a faster CPU.

The front facing camera rumour has been further strengthened by some leaked shots that show a glass iPhone 4 style front with what looks to be a camera hole in the middle at the front.

Two pictures were captured with one showing the glass and the LCD and the other just showing the glass, both with a small hole in the middle top of the unit. On the iPhone 4 the middle top section is where the speaker sits with a camera just to the left. The iPod touch of course doesn’t need a speaker at that point, so shifting the camera to the middle does make sense. [Read more…]

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Canon Wonder Camera Concept Unveiled

July 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Over at World Expo 2010, Canon unveiled a new concept camera called the Canon Wonder Camera. The camera itself shows where cameras could be in twenty years time, ie it wont be available to buy any time soon.

With the Wonder Camera it is capable of capturing a very high resolution video. According to Gizmag the idea is that everything in the frame is kept in focus allowing you to grab any part of the video you want to use. The all in focus feature is achieved by some proprietary technology. [Read more…]

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