JVC issues Everio GZ-HM400 Full HD camcorder in Japan

JVC issues Everio GZ-HM400 Full HD camcorder in Japan

Lookie here -- time for yet another HD camcorder in the quickly expanding Everio family. Launched today in the Land of the Rising Sun, the JVC Everio GZ-HM400 is a Full HD shooter with a 10.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.8-inch flip-out LCD, 32GB of built-in storage, an SD / SDHC expansion slot, HDMI output, a 10x optical zoom and a fairly preposterous (in a good way) 600fps slo-mo mode, just like that ultra-sleek GZ-X900 we peeked back in March. The unit can also snap 9 megapixel still shots and hold nearly three hours of Full HD content before needing a USB-led cleansing. Indeed, this here camcorder mimics the aforesaid GZ-X900 in pretty much every way save for design, and it's expected on Japanese store shelves early next month for ¥110,000 ($1,157).


[Via Akihabara News]

Kodak Easyshare Z950 digital camera

Kodak Easyshare Z950 digital camera

It makes us wonder whether camera companies do consult with one another as to when they ought to release their products, as Panasonic had a barrage of cameras earlier this week, followed by Kodak's offerings this time round. The Easyshare Z950 digital camera will be the latest addtition to the Z-Series family, where it will come with the following features :-

• 12-megapixel sensor


• 10X image stabilised Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon optical zoom lens


• Smart Capture feature


• Fast click-to-capture speed (<0.3 seconds)

Out later this September for £199.99 apiece, this looks set to be an ordinary, entry-level point-and-click shooter.

(Via Kodak.)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Digital Camera

Panasonic has introduced another member to its Lumix series in the form of DMC-ZR1. This super compact camera features a powerful 8x optical zoom at a wide 25mm equivalent and a 12.1-megapixel image stabilized sensor. Other specs include a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display, Advanced Face Recognition, Ultra High-Speed AF, ISO up to 1600 and the capability to record HD video in 1280 x 720 resolution at 30fps. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment.
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New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

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The new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR digital camera brings Fujifilm’s Super CCD EXR sensor to the superzoom ‘bridge’ camera category. Based on last year’s popular FinePix S100FS digital camera, the 12-megapixel S200EXR has the same 14.3x optical zoom lens and the look and feel of a digital SLR.



With a full-size camera body and manual zoom ring, the S200EXR will feel and behave a lot like a digital SLR. Fujifilm claims their 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor will also deliver digital SLR image quality. That seems a stretch since the sensor is still tiny compared to those used in digital SLRs. But reports on the Super CCD EXR sensor are pretty positive and S200EXR camera owners can reasonably expect image quality better than most compact digital cameras. For more on the Super CCD EXR sensor, read our Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR and FinePix F200EXR articles.

Besides the 14.3x Fujinon zoom lens and 12.3-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor, the new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR features:

• EXR Auto shooting mode


• 2.7-inch 230k-pixel LCD display


• Dual Image Stabilization


• Manual exposure control


• EXR sensor modes: High Resolution (HR), Wide Dynamic Range (DR), High Sensitivity and Low Noise (SN)


• RAW+JPEG shooting (EXR/JPEG)


• Pro Focus Mode and Pro Lowlight Mode


• Film Simulation modes, including Velvia/Vivid, PROVIA/Standard, and Black and White


• Electronic viewfinder (EVF)


• Significantly improved battery life

The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR will be available in August for a suggested retail price of $599.95.

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

New Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR - 14.3x Zoom And Super CCD EXR Sensor

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The new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR digital camera brings Fujifilm’s Super CCD EXR sensor to the superzoom ‘bridge’ camera category. Based on last year’s popular FinePix S100FS digital camera, the 12-megapixel S200EXR has the same 14.3x optical zoom lens and the look and feel of a digital SLR.



With a full-size camera body and manual zoom ring, the S200EXR will feel and behave a lot like a digital SLR. Fujifilm claims their 12-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor will also deliver digital SLR image quality. That seems a stretch since the sensor is still tiny compared to those used in digital SLRs. But reports on the Super CCD EXR sensor are pretty positive and S200EXR camera owners can reasonably expect image quality better than most compact digital cameras. For more on the Super CCD EXR sensor, read our Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR and FinePix F200EXR articles.

Besides the 14.3x Fujinon zoom lens and 12.3-megapixel Super CCD EXR sensor, the new Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR features:

• EXR Auto shooting mode


• 2.7-inch 230k-pixel LCD display


• Dual Image Stabilization


• Manual exposure control


• EXR sensor modes: High Resolution (HR), Wide Dynamic Range (DR), High Sensitivity and Low Noise (SN)


• RAW+JPEG shooting (EXR/JPEG)


• Pro Focus Mode and Pro Lowlight Mode


• Film Simulation modes, including Velvia/Vivid, PROVIA/Standard, and Black and White


• Electronic viewfinder (EVF)


• Significantly improved battery life

The Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR will be available in August for a suggested retail price of $599.95.

(Via Photography Review Blog.)

Olympus Stylus 7010 Compact Digital Camera

Olympus Stylus 7010 Compact Digital Camera

Olympus has launched four new digital compact cameras, three new FE series cameras and the Olympus Stylus 7010.

The Olympus Stylus 7010 features a 12 megapixel sensor, 7 x optical wide angle zoom (28mm - 196mm equivalent), it also features a 2.7 inch Hyper Crystal II LCD display.

On top of that there is a TruPic III image processor designed to deliver more accurate colors, true-to-life skin tones, and faster processing speeds, plus in camera magic filters to give special effects to your photos.

Here are the full specifications

• Ultra-compact 7x optical wide-angle zoom (28mm-196mm equivalent in 35mm photography) retracts to less than one inch thick.


• Big and bright 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD screen for reviewing images in sunlight


• TruPic III image processor designed to deliver more accurate colors, true-to-life skin tones, and faster processing speeds


• 12-Megapixel image sensor


• Dual Image Stabilization to reduce blur


• AF Tracking to keep subjects sharp when in motion


• Intelligent Auto to make the picture-taking decisions for you


• In-Camera Panorama to create a super-wide composition


• In-camera Magic Filters for giving your photos special effects.

The Olympus Stylus 7010 will go on sale shortly for $199.99.

(Via Geeky-Gadgets.)

Zoom Q3 mini camcorder with 'pro' microphone

Zoom Q3 mini camcorder with 'pro' microphone

Mini cameras like the flip have become incredibly popular, thanks to their small size and ease of use. However, when it comes to audio quality, Flips are pretty lame - we've experienced it ourselves. If you do an interview or something like that, you can't get the device close enough to record a good audio track.

That's problem that the Zoom Q3 tries to solve. The Q3 has a comparable form factor, and USB connectivity, but integrates stereo microphones that should be way better than the flip, or even the new Samsung HMX-U10. The camera records in Mpeg4, but we are not certain that Windows/Mac computers can play the videos without an additional driver/codec. With a 32GB memory card, one can record up to 16 hours of video.

On paper, the Zoom Q3 might be the perfect handy camcorder if it had a 3.5mm audio input as well. We hope that someone will think of this, next time ($250, product page)…

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Olympus Mju TOUGH 6010

Olympus Mju TOUGH 6010

Olympus has released its latest shooter - the mju TOUGH 6010. Now, Olympus are already well known for its range of rugged cameras that are able to survive a minor fall and shoot images underwater without missing a beat, and this time round the mju TOUGH 6010 offers more of the same with a 12-megapixel sensor, 3.6x zoom, waterproof up to 9.8 feet, shockproof up to 4.9 feet, and works even when the mercury drops to 14F. You can add Magic Filters to spruce up your images, while Tap Control gives you greater control over different functions by tapping on various segments of the camera itself. It will rely on xD and microSD memory cards as the storage media of choice, hitting Europe first followed by the American version in due time.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Olympus Mju Tough-6010 seeks clumsy photographer to grow old with

Olympus Mju Tough-6010 seeks clumsy photographer to grow old with

The latest addition to the Olympus Mju (Stylus in the US) family of ruggedized cameras is the Tough-6010, which claims to be waterproof up to (or is it down to) 3 m (10 ft), freezeproof to -10°C (14°F), and capable of withstanding drops from 1.5 m (5 ft). It retains the TAP Control Mode from its elder sibling, which lets users access various functions by tapping the camera's top and sides. If you're going to be snorkeling on Greenland's north coast, there is perhaps no other camera for you -- but if you care about actual camera specs, this is a 12-megapixel shooter, equipped with 3.6x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD, dual image stabilization, ISO sensitivity up to 1600, and storage handled by your choice of xd-Picture Card or MicroSD. Should you be leaving for Greenland soon, fret not, as the UK will be getting the 6010 this month for £299, with continental Europe and the US probably not too far behind.

(Via Engadget.)

Samsung HMX-U10 Full HD camcorder with 1-button YouTube uploads out-Ultras the Flip

Samsung HMX-U10 Full HD camcorder with 1-button YouTube uploads out-Ultras the Flip

Step aside Flip, Samsung's aiming its massive consumer-electronics guns directly at your point-shoot-n-upload to YouTube base. Samsung's new HMX-U10 fixed-focus, ultra-compact camcorder takes 10 megapixel stills or 1920 x 1080 Full HD H.264 video to SDHC cards courtesy of a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. There's also a 2-inch LCD so you can playback, edit, or upload your videos with help from Samsung's built-in Intelli-studio software and USB cable, naturally. Unfortunately, Samsung makes no mention of image stabilization typically missing from these pocket camcorders. We do know, however, that it'll ship in September for $200 with a footprint measuring 56 x 103 x 15.5-mm / 95g and that peculiarly angled lens first seen on Sammy's HMX-R10 and SMX-C10 camcorders. So for the same price you get a bigger sensor with higher resolution from a better-looking camera that's also smaller and lighter than the Flip UltraHD. Care to respond PureDigital Cisco? Backside pic after the break.

Gallery: Samsung HMX-U10 Full HD camcorder

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[Via InfoSync]

FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D in September

FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D in September

Fujifilm has unveiled the first 3D digital camera in the world. The company hopes that its groundbreaking new gadget, the FinePix Real 3D System, will start the competition by bringing 3D capabilities to the masses. You will need to buy for special prints with a plastic lenticular lens on it or buy a special stereoscopic LCD photo frame in order to properly view the 3D images. The FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D System will be released in September 2009 for around $600.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Panasonic HDC-HS350 allows you to record over 30 hours of HD

Panasonic HDC-HS350 allows you to record over 30 hours of HD

If you liked the HDC-TM350, then we can pretty much guarantee you'll be a fan of the HS350, unveiled by Panasonic today. Essentially identical to its elder brother -- but for the hard disk bump on its right side -- the new AVCHD camcorder ups internal storage from 64GB to 240GB and retains all other salient features: 10.6 megapixel 3MOS sensor, 12x optical zoom and SDHC expansion up to 32GB per card. The increase in storage allows for over 30 hours of continuous full HD recording, meaning that your battery will give out long before you need to fiddle with your storage options. No word on the when, where and how much questions, but if we had to guess we'd say soon, everywhere and plenty.

(Via Engadget.)

Sony’s Handycam HDR-CX520VE HD Camcorder

Sony’s Handycam HDR-CX520VE HD Camcorder

The Sony’s new Handycam HDR-CX520VE HD camcoreder is equipped with 64GB built-in memory or equal to 25 hours of detail-packed Full HD and 5.1 channel surround sound, long enough for your whole week end, right?. This HD camcorder boasts an ultra-high resolution Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor completed with Sony G Lens and BIONZ image processor for incredible HD imaging performance, especially in low light. The CX520VE also features built-in GPS for automatic geotagging of clips and still images. Other highlights: enhanced Face Detection (Face Touch), 3’ wide Clear Photo LCD plus screen, Picture Motion Browser software, Optical SteadyShot Active Mode, and more.

(Via TRENDY GADGET.)