Monday, August 31, 2009

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design

Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design at digicam


BestBuy is offering you this exclusive art deco version of the FujiFilm FinePix Z30. This eye catching camera features swirly like floral designs on the face of the camera in black. Despite all that, the rest of the specs remain exactly the same to the original version, you’ll find a 10MP image sensor, 3x optical zoom, 5.7x digital zoom, a 2.7-inch color LCD, a 50MB of internal memory, ISO up to 1600, face detection, antiblur image stabilization and the ability to record video in VGA quality at 30fps. The Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Black Swirl Design is currently on sale for $129.99.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Friday, August 28, 2009

Sony debuts Alpha A850, A550 and A500 DSLRs

Sony debuts Alpha A850, A550 and A500 DSLRs


Sony's really hitting two sweet spots this morning with its new (or, newly confirmed) full-frame A850 (pictured) and mid-range A550 and A500 DSLR additions to the Alpha family. The rumors were basically dead on, with the A850 offering a slight reduction to the A900's skillset while keeping on the exact same 24.6 megapixel sensor -- and nabbing a $1,000 or so price cut in the process (it's now landing at around $2,000). The A550 and A500, meanwhile, fill in any perceived gaps in the Alpha line with 14.2 and 12.3 megapixel sensors, respectively. They also both score tilt-out LCDs akin to the poorly-received A380, with the A550 sporting a much higher resolution screen than its sibling. Still, even with the other minor tweaks present, we're not sure how reasonable the $200 price difference between the two cameras is: the A550 goes for $950 ($1050 with a kit lens), while the A500 hits at $750 ($850 with a kit). The glaring omission in all of these cameras, of course, is video recording -- something that Sony's various competition is sporting in a majority of these pricepoints. A head scratcher, to be sure.



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(Via Engadget.)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

More Sony Alpha 500, 850 info leaked?

More Sony Alpha 500, 850 info leaked?


We've already seen plenty of leaked info on Sony's upcoming Alpha DSLR -- the 850 (including what is presumably its user manual). Well, now the German site DigitalKamera's got some more info on it, as well as the a500. First up, the a850 will boast a 24.6 megapixel sensor, a 35mm CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100 to 6400, and will be capable of shooting 3 frames per second, with a 3-inch, VGA display. The a500 -- about which a lot less info has been previously leaked -- will have a 12.3-megapixel sensor, an up 12800 ISO, with two live view modes (quick autofocus and direct view). There is still absolutely no official word on either of these bad boys, though we're hearing September -- so maybe we'll catch a glimpse of them at IFA -- we'll keep our eyes peeled until then. There's a shot of the a500 after the break.



[Via 1001 Noisy Cameras]

Monday, August 24, 2009

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR

Fujifilm To Launch FinePix S200EXR


Fujifilm is gearing up to launch the FinePix S200EXR for the Japanese market starting on September 5. Touted as the successor to the award winning FinePix S100FS, the S200EXR is a new super-zoom digital camera with a 14.3x (30.5-436mm) manual zoom lens, a 12MP Super CCD EXR sensor, a 2.7-inch high contrast LCD with 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, Super Intelligent Flash, an improved battery life - almost a 50% increase on the FinePix S100FS and the capability to record video in VGA quality (640 x 480) at 30fps. The FinePix S200EXR will be sold for around 60,000 Yen (about $632).
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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder

Canon Vixia HF S11 Camcorder


Canon USA has released their new VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder that features a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens, Canon designed and manufactured 8.59-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor, all of which allow the video recorder to produce breathtaking video and stunning 8.0MP photos. It also features Genuine Canon Face Detection, Instant AutoFocus, and the ability to record in 24p Cinema Mode or 30p Progressive Mode.


Canon also released a new camcorder accessory, the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter for professional-level functionality when shooting from a tripod. The Canon Vixia HF S11 will be launched later next month for $1,500, meanwhile the RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter is priced at $120.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Canon's PowerShot lineup hands-on: the best of the rest

Canon's PowerShot lineup hands-on: the best of the rest


Sure, the G11 might grab all the headlines, but there's tons of meat to the rest of Canon's new point and shoots. The S90, for instance, packs the same sensor of the G11 into a deliciously compact (though scarily plastic) body, the new SD940 IS Digital ELPH cams show off slim, curved metal bodies befitting their lineage, and the SD980 IS doesn't sacrifice much in the name of fashion -- while using their ultra-sized touchscreens to the utmost. All the cameras we handled were labeled prototype, and so hopefully the d-pad jiggle we detected on most of these (particularly pronounced on the S90) will be rectified before these hit shelves, but otherwise we like what we see so far.




(Via Engadget.)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Sony HDR-CX500 HD Camcorder Shipped

Sony HDR-CX500 HD Camcorder Shipped

Sony HDR-CX500 HD Camcorder Shipped


Still remember the Sony HDR-CX500 HD camcorder that we mentioned back in July? Sony Electronics has started to sell this video recorder for about $1,100 each. The HDR-CX500 is capable of 1920×1080 HD video recording with a 12X optical zoom, and a 150X digital zoom. Other features include a 3.0-inch wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD, a built-in GPS receiver with geo-tagging, a face detection technology, a smile shutter and an Optical Steadyshot to ensure quality image stabilization while in Active Mode.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Vision Research rolls out high-speed Phantom Miro eX-series cameras

Vision Research rolls out high-speed Phantom Miro eX-series cameras




In the market for a high-speed camera that's compact but definitely won't be mistaken for a regular point-and-shoot? Then you may want to look no farther than one of Vision Research's new Phantom Miro eX-series cameras, which boast a 'DSLR-like' design and a spec list intended for high-speed video and not much else. That includes your choice of 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 resolution cams, video frame rates from 500 fps to 'over' 100,000 fps (at a reduced resolution), ISO settings up to ISO 1200 for color or ISO 4800 for monochrome, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, and 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB of internal memory, plus a CompactFlash card slot for expansion. Of course, these also won't be mistaken for a point-and-shoot when it comes to price, with the base eX1 model starting at just under ten grand.



[Via PhotographyBLOG]

Friday, August 14, 2009

Samsung's TL220, TL225 Touchscreen Shooters See Double: Front-Facing LCD Helps You Frame Self-Portraits [Digital Cameras]

Samsung's TL220, TL225 Touchscreen Shooters See Double: Front-Facing LCD Helps You Frame Self-Portraits [Digital Cameras]

Hey, it may not be a projector, but the 1.5-inch secondary LCD on these 12.2Mp point-and-shoots is pretty unique. Tap it and frame self-portraits, or play animations to capture kid's attention (and terrorize those with a fear of clowns).

The cameras have a 4.6x optical zoom, 720p-quality video recording, SDHC support, and have 'Smart Gestures'—perform tasks by drawing on their touchscreens with your finger. The TL225 has a 3.5-inch (1,152k resolution) main screen; the TL220's display is 3-inch (230k).

Pricing hasn't been released, but the cameras are initially expected to launch in Singapore later this month, as ST500 and ST550. Apparently a Samsung presser in NY later today should reveal more details on U.S. availability.
[CNet Asia]

Update: The prices are going to be $300 and $350 for the TL220 and TL225, respectively. Both launch in September.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Samsung ST1000 GPS-enabled camera appears in blurrycam shot

Samsung ST1000 GPS-enabled camera appears in blurrycam shot



We've been waiting for some more compact cameras with integrated GPS features to hit the market, and this blurry shot of an upcoming Samsung ST1000 gives us a little hope. It's actually looking like a pretty hot piece of kit in addition to the geotagging features, with a 12 megapixel sensor with ISO 4800 sensitivity behind a stabilized 5x zoom lens, 3.5-inch touchscreen with gesture support, face detection that prioritizes the most-common faces, and WiFi support all cooked in. The rumor says we're looking at an August 13 launch, so we should know more soon -- hopefully the £349 ($580) price tag is a bit more reasonable when it officially comes Stateside. Hit the read link for some more shots.

(Via Engadget.)

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams

Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams

Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams


Pentax will release the Optio P80 and E80 wallet-friendly compact digital cameras in September 2009. Available in three fashionable colors including Black, Pearl, and Mint, the Optio P80 comes jam packed with a 12.1 Megapixel sensor, a 4X PENTAX wide angle zoom lens with 27.5 wide angle, a 2.7-inch LCD display, PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology, Face Detection, Smile Capture and ISO up to 6400. This camera is able to record 720p HD video at 30fps.


The Pentax Optio E80 is an entry-level camera that features a 10 Megapixel CCD, a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, ISO up to 6400, and Face Detection. The camera is able to record 720p HD video at 15fps. The Pentax Optio P80 retails for $199.95, meanwhile the E80 is priced at $129.95.


Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams


Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams


Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams


Pentax Optio P80 and E80 Wallet-friendly Compact Digicams



(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)