Go Pro’s Digital Hero waterproof wrist camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Wearables
When given your choice of aquatic wrist-wear this summer, why opt for the nerdy-but-possibly-lifesaving SenTAG, when Go Pro’s Digital Hero shock-proof polycarbonate sport wrist camera is so much more interesting? Sure, it’s gigantic and unwieldy, but it weighs less than 3-ounces and is waterproof up to a depth of 30-feet. Plus, it goes around your wrist! What else could you want? Specs? Oh, right. With 32MB of internal memory, you can expect to get VGA photos and QVGA videos, with the latter giving a frame-rate less like Step Into Liquid and more like an old movie of Babe Ruth running the bases. We admit, it doesn’t quite live up to legitimate underwater cams like Pentax’s Optio WPi, but for $80, including the necessary AAA battery, what can you expect? Just think of the totally rad footage you’ll get when you combine it with your Tony Hawk helmet cam.
[Via Travelizmo]
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Source: www.engadget.com
Canon Powershot S3 IS Reviewed
DPReview has come out with their in-depth review on Canon’s new Powershot S3 IS camera. Successor to the Canon Powershot S2 IS, the new gunmetal black S3 IS is surprisingly just a mere minor upgrade. Some of the new features include: ISO 80 – 800 (S2 IS: 50 – 400) 6-megapixels (S2 IS: 5-megapixels) 2.0-inch LCD display (S2 IS: [...]
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Panasonic unleashes slew of Lumix compacts
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Our friends at Panasonic are really coming out swinging today. Their new range of Lumix compacts has some considerable spec bumps, and even if the designs do seem a little “safe” after Samsung’s recent release, we’re sure most consumers could fine a decent fit among the new lineup. Headlining is the DMC-LX2 (pictured), a successor to their LX1 which introduced the first compact 16:9 widescreen sensor. The LX2 bumps the megapixels to 10.2, has a 2.8-inch widescreen LCD, ISO 3200 (though not at full resolution) and intelligent ISO control that can automatically adjust for the sudden movement of a subject. Despite the increase in resolution, Panasonic claims they’ve significantly reduced noise thanks to their Venus III engine. The LX2 also includes a 4x zoom, and optical image stabilisation. Next up we have the DMC-FX50 and FX07, dual successors to the FX01 shooter. Both of them share a 7.2 megapixel CCD, 3.6x zoom, optical image stabilisation, and that Venus III processor, ISO 3200 and intelligent ISO control featured in big brother LX2. The FX50 goes for a new 3-inch screen, while the FX07 sticks with 2.5-inches and manages a slightly more compact body. Finally, the DMC-FX3 takes some cues from its siblings, but cuts the megapixels to 6. The optical image stabilisation is always welcome, but the ISO 1600 and 3x zoom specs are a bit more standard. Some of the best news here is the prices for these four cameras, ranging from the $500 LX2 ($100 cheaper than the initial LX1 pricetag) to $280 for the FX3. All four should be out some time this September. Keep reading for pics of the rest of the lineup.
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Read – DMC-FX50 & DMC-FX07
Read – DMC-FX3
Lumix DMC-FX50
Lumix DMC-FX3
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Sony’s new Handycam DCR-SR80, DCR-SR60 and DCR-SR40 hard drive camcorders
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Sony’s all out assault on the marketplace didn’t stop with those wonderful new HD camcorders of theirs, they’ve also got three new standard definition Handycam units to show off. The DCR-SR80 leads the pack with a 1 megapixel CCD, 60GB drive, 2.7-inch widescreen viewfinder, 12x optical zoom, a hot shoe, and $800 price tag; the DCR-SR60 is essentially the same unit as the SR80, but with a 30GB drive and $700 price; the DCR-SR40 features a 40GB drive, 20x optical, 2.5-inch 4:3 aspect ratio touchscreen viewfinder, and $600 price point. All are due September, during which time we’d roughly estimate they’d vanish from store shelves in short order.
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DARPA to Lockheed: Build us a maple seed-shaped UAV
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Robots
Perhaps worried that their bid proposal for insect cyborgs will never pan out, the wacky minds at DARPA are now looking at the humble maple tree to provide inspiration for their future fleet of tiny surveillance drones. The agency has just awarded Lockheed Martin a 10-month contract to develop maple seed-shaped UAVs known as remote-controlled nano air vehicles (or NAVs, for short) that can be deployed from a hovercraft and whirl around urban battlefields snapping pictures and confusing enemies who have never seen a maple tree. DARPA is stipulating that the single-blade NAVs be equipped with a self-stabilizing wireless camera, yet weigh only 0.07 ounces and be capable of traveling 1,100 feet with the help of an onboard chemical rocket. Seems like a lot to ask from such a minuscule device, but the $1.7 million DARPA is shelling out will probably be enough of an incentive for Lockheed to get the job done.
[Via Boing Boing]
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Technology Breakthrough: A Cure For Blindness
Dr. Keith Mathieson from the University of Glasgow’s department of physics is all set out to combat the two common forms of blindness. And what he uses is a technology very similar to the digital cameras that we’re all familiar with. Dr Mathieson said, “By implanting a device into the eye, we hope we will be [...]
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Digital Cameras Offer The Cure For Blur
Inevitably one of the biggest complaints of digital camera owners, is blurry photos.
Most indicate their digital cameras only take good pictures within such a small range of lighting conditions. There is no getting around it, unwanted motion blur is a persistent problem. What causes motion blur and how can digital camera anti-shake, anti-blur, or image stabilization systems help?
First of all it’s important to differentiate between the blur caused by movement of the subject you are trying to photograph and that caused by movement of the camera.
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Pentax announces Optio S7
Filed under: Digital Cameras
It’s a Pentax, it’s an Optio, it’s got a 7 megapixel sensor, face recognition, DivX / MPEG-4 VGA video recording, optical image stabilization, a 2.5-inch display, 23MB memory, 3x optical zoom, SDHC support, and a name: the S7. Nothing we haven’t all seen before; another day, another model. This one will happen to run you $300 (or less) come September.
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Cardboard SLR Camera
Why spend hundreds, when you could make a SLR camera out of cardboards? Oh, because the wind might blow your camera away. But that’s not going to stop a certain anonymous shutterbug from spending hours building his/her very own cardboard SLR camera. Of course, the camera does not come with any fancy technology, and it uses a [...]
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Gauging Age With Cameras Red-Eye Effects
Unless you are some pro photographer, you’ve probably seen those dreadful red-eye effects in some of your pictures taken with flash. Because of the intensity of most camera flashes, any reflection off the retina of the subjects’ eyes shows up as red-eyes in the resulting picture. So what does it has to do with gauging a [...]
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Fujifilm FinePix F30 Reviewed By CNET. Verdict: Great Low-Light Shooter
CNET reviews Fujifilm’s new FinePix F30 that has been out since last month. The good: Produces usable shots, without digital noise, even at high ISO 1,600 and ISO 3,200 sensitivity levels; aperture- and shutter-priority modes; versatile 2.5-inch LCD. The bad: Noticeable fringing in photos; lens could be wider. The bottom line: Low-light shooters will love that [...]
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Voigtlaender Virtus D8 digital camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras
If you’re wondering who the heck Voigtlaender is, rest assured you aren’t missing out on much. The German-based company’s Virtus D8 digicam is about as forgettable as they come, sporting no standout features and a long list of mediocre specs. The only thing mildy impressive about the 8.1 megapixel camera is its compact size — and of course its outlandish name. Essentially like every other average compact, you’ll get a 2.5-inch display screen, 3x optical zoom, meager ISO settings, a 640 x 480 video mode, and an SD slot that only accepts cards up to 1GB. More realistically, we presume this is just another digicam with too many megapixels for its own good, and priced at around $430, we don’t envision many enthusiasts rushing out to grab such an underwhelming offering.
[Via ber gizmo]
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Pentax K100D with Shake Reduction, and K110D DSLR Cameras
Non-pro photographers looking to go into DSLR will be happy to hear that Pentax has announced their new K100D and K110D DSLR cameras. These two entry-level DSLR are identical, except that K100D features the very useful Shake Reduction technology. Until now, Konica Minolta 5D and 7D are the only DSLRs that sports Anti-Shake technology built right [...]
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Canon PowerShot A530 Review at Digital Camera Review
Digital Camera Review has reviewed the 5 megapixel Canon PowerShot A530 and they write – “The Canon PowerShot A530 is a capable digital camera with a respectable zoom range. It is a good choice for a traveler both in size and power source as AA/LR6 batteries are readily available almost anywhere. Canon’s choice of the SD/MMC memory card format is also a pleasant standardization.”
[Read Our Canon PowerShot A530 Review Roundup & View Sample Photos]
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Pure Digital’s new disposable digicams unlocked
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Thanks to an active hacker community and a fortuitously wide open FTP server, Pure Digital’s “one time use” digital cameras aren’t so “one time use” anymore. The FTP server contained an app designed to configure security keys, and after a bit of hacking around the team has the 40-bit key finder up and running for those wishing to unlock the pics and video on their new Pure Digital cams — no soldering required. We have to hand it to Pure Digital, it took the hackers a bit longer than we expected to pull this off, but in the end we suppose it was inevitable that these disposables would eventually end up open to the whims of the consumer, however illegitimately. So if you’re feeling a bit like sticking it to the man this fine Monday morning, head on over to you local CVS and get one of these new found multi-use cams on the cheap.
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Kodak EasyShare V610 Review At Quesabesde
Quesabesde, a Spanish site (Google Translated) reviews the 6.1 megapixel Kodak EasyShare V610 and they write –
In Favor:
– The system of double optics makes possible to integrate a zoom lens of 10 increases in a really compact body.
– The general behavior of the optics is remarkable.
– Precision of autofocus in most of the cases, even in scenes with little light.
– Remarkable agility in the speed of operation.
– The Bluetooth connection, in addition to a newness, is very useful for the transmission of images.
– Videos of remarkable quality.
[Read our Kodak EasyShare V610 Review Roundup & View Sample Photos]
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Sanyo intros water-resistant Xacti CA6 still/video camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Sanyo’s introduced yet another entry in its catch-all line of Xacti digital cameras, the Xacti CA6, a fairly minor update to the C6. We’re not sure what the “A” stands for, but the biggest addition to this model, apart from the new sporty colors, is its water-resistant casing — although Sanyo’s quick to cover its bases and point out that it isn’t completely waterproof, so don’t go all Jacques Cousteau with it. In terms of specs, however, the cam looks to be pretty much identical to the C6, packing a 5x optical zoom, 2-inch flip-out LCD, and taking 6 megapixel still pics and 30 fps VGA MPEG-4 video. Sanyo’s also managed to knock a full $200 of the original list price of the C6, with the CA6 now coming in at a more reasonable $400 US. Look for it in August.
[Via LetsGoDigital]
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ACDSee Photo Editor 4.0 Review at Consumer Electronic Net
Consumers Electronic Net has reviewed ACDSee Photo Editor 4.0 and they write – “In my opinion, the heart of Photo Editor are the How To’s, and should prove popular for those users who take advantage of them to create new and interesting projects with their images. When you first launch the application, there is a quick video tutorial on how to create a thank you card. It shows the application in action, and users might benefit from this type of tutorial in addition to the How To’s currently available.”
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MIT researchers create photo-detecting fibers
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
Those cats at MIT have been at it again: when not fooling around in their dorm rooms or playing with robot snails, they’re toiling away in the lab late at night developing technologies that could well become commonplace in our everyday lives. Their latest breakthrough is a sphere-shaped web of photo-detecting fibers that can measure the direction, intensity, and phase of light, something previously only possible with traditional lens-based optics. Unlike lenses, however, the fiber webs have an unlimited field of view, opening up a whole range of new possibilities like improved space telescopes or sensitive clothing to provide increased awareness to soldiers or the blind. Still in the research phase, this tech is likely a long ways from trickling down into the consumer space, although researchers do see the common man eventually using it to enhance interaction with computers and video games.
[Via Digital Camera Info]
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Source: www.engadget.com
REALVIZ Announces 3 New Stitching Software Versions
With an ever increasing demand by digital photographers to blend successive photos together into panoramas REALVIZ has announced the release of three new versions of their popular panorama creation software, Stitcher.
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Sanyo’s similar VPC-S7 and VPC-E7 compact cameras
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Without much fanfare, Sanyo has added two compact 7.1 megapixel cameras to its lineup, and other than a few minor differences, the SDHC-compatible VPC-S7 (pictured right) and VPC-E7 (pictured left) are almost exactly the same. Both models feature an oh-so-standard 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD display, along with VGA-quality video with mono sound, maximum ISO settings of 800, and the usual suite of preset scene modes and white balance settings. As far as we can tell, only a few grams of weight and the E7’s inclusion of red-eye correction differentiate the two models, plus the fact that the E ships with a rechargeable battery while the S only comes with a pair of AAs. Overall, it seems like Sanyo isn’t terribly excited about these two point-and-shooters, judging from the lack of a press release or even the slightest hint as to when or where they’ll be available, or for how much.
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Read- VPC-E7
[Via Photography Blog]
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New Nikon DSLR Camera In 20 Days
Check out Nikon Imaging Global website right now and you’ll be in for a little surprise. From the flash animation, it seems like Nikon has snuck up on us and will release a new DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera in 20 days from now. For those who can’t be bothered to watch the animation, it [...]
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ50 10 megapixel shooter
Filed under: Digital Cameras
We’re not done with Panasonic’s new additions to the Lumix lineup just yet; in addition to the four compact shooters we just saw, the company also unveiled a prosumer model called the DMC-FZ50, which packs a 10.3 megapixel CCD and 12x optical zoom into a DSLR-like body. Besides improving upon the resolution of its 8 megapixel predecessor, the FZ30, the FZ50 also throws down a new feature called Intelligent ISO Control, which adjusts the ISO setting (max. 1600) and shutter speed based on subject movement — promising to minimize image blur without forcing the user to adjust the manual controls. Further enhancing ease-of-use are a new Function button that delivers quick access to frequently-used settings and a longer-life battery that claims to deliver around 360 shots before recharging becomes an issue. Other differences between the FZ30 and FZ50 include the addition of SDHC card support, a TTL Flash hot-shoe, 16:9 shooting mode, and the so-called Venus Engine III image processor, but the elimination of TIFF file support and several thousand pixels from the 2.0-inch LCD. Luckily the higher resolution and new features don’t mean that you’ll pay too much more for this updated model than you did for the old one, as it’s expected to cost just $650 when it hits stores in September.
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Samsung’s SC-X205L and SC-X210WL sports cameras cut the cord
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Wireless
It was only a matter of time before Samsung’s SC-X205L and SC-X210L helmet-mounted sports cams went all wireless on us, and if you’ve been tapping your foot at cutting the cable your wait is up with their new SC-X205WL and SC-X210WL. These devices are essentially the same as their wired counterparts: 512MB internal memory on the X205WL and and 1GB on the X210WL, both featuring the same 2.0-inch display, 680k pixel (720 x 480) CCD, 10x optical zoom, and image stabilization (on the full unit, anyway), as well as the obligatory SD slot for recording that MPEG-4 video. Expect ‘em in September for $580 and $680, which is a steep price to pay for those whose finances are probably tied up mending broken bones.
[Via Sci Fi Tech]
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GIMP Graphical Image Manipulator Package Review at ThinkCamera
ThinkCamera has reviewed the FREE GIMP Graphical Image Manipulator Package and they write – “As one of the world’s most famous open source packages, it is something of an oddity. This is because while packages like Adobe Photoshop have leapt ahead in terms of the features they contain, GIMP is different. It has been developed in line with a simpler non-commercial look at photographers’ needs.”
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Sony unveils HD options with HDR-UX1 AVCHD cam alongside HDD unit
Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV
AVCHD, the new recording format from Sony and Panasonic for saving HD video to 8-centimeter mini DVDs, is making its first appearance in Sony’s new HDR-UX1 upper-class consumer cam. For the most part the camera mirrors its SD siblings, with a side mounted disc drive, sizable 3.5-inch fold-out LCD, 4 megapixel stills and 2.3 megapixel shots while recording video. The snazz here is that the new AVCHD cam uses dual-layer mini DVD-R discs, making room for a full hour of 1080i video. The HDR-SR1 mirrors the functions of its UX1 brother, but replaces the DVD drive for a 30GB HDD, but still manages long recording times with the AVCHD codec. Both cameras have a mic inputs and manual focus rings, making them more appealing to the discerning prosumer than most Sony cams of late. Of course, all this new format action and prosumer appeal comes at a price: the HDR-UX1 should drop in September for around $1,400, while the HDR-SR1 should appear in October for $1,500.
[Via Camcorder Info]
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Source: www.engadget.com
Fujifilm’s six megapixel F20 thrives at night
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Besides the S6000fd that we just brought you, Fujifilm has another six megapixel shooter slated to hit stores in September, though this model is more at home in a pocket than a camera bag. Being touted as the little brother to the company’s already-compact F30, the new F20 sports many of the same features as its big bro — besides the 6.3 megapixel CCD, they both share a 3x optical zoom and 2.5-inch LCD — with the major differences being size, display resolution, and battery capacity. Also like the F30, this model is designed to perform in low-light conditions that would prove difficult for other compact cameras which don’t share its relatively high maximum sensitivity of ISO 2000. The other nice touches here center around the flash: it automatically adjusts its intensity based on ambient lighting, and is part of the innovative “Natural Light & Flash” feature that snaps two consecutive shots — one with flash and one without — to provide users with a so-called “photographic safety net.” No word yet on pricing, but since you can pick up the F30 for under $400, we imagine that this model will be available for around the same cost.
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Source: www.engadget.com
Sanyo updates handheld HD camcorder – Xacti HD1a
Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV
Sanyo is yet again offering 720p quality in an extra-small package; their new Xacti HD1a handheld camcorder records in HD and pulls double-duty as a camera if you so desire. Sanyo kept the same 5.1 megapixel sensor from the HD1 and added some forgettable features in the refresh including a 16:9 still picture mode and in-camera editing capability, but did manage to up the ante by providing a 320 x 240 MPEG-4 recording mode ready-made to play on your iPod. The secret to keeping it compact is the usage of SD storage in favor of more traditional miniDV tapes; you can squeeze about 21 minutes of beautiful HD footage on a GB, or about an hour in SD quality if time becomes an issue. Weighing in at just 8.3 ounces, keeping the HD1a handy shouldn’t be much of a burden, but there just isn’t much new here to get excited about. For those who prefer form over function, you can pick this up for $699.99 in September.
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Source: www.engadget.com
Nikon teases about upcoming 10.2 megapixel DSLR
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Oh Nikon! You kidder, you. The popular pro-cam manufacturer is prepping a new DSLR, and has upped a little teaser on their site referring to the “Next Nikon.” Beyond the usual marketing hyperbole of “More power,” “More control,” “More versatile and “More excitement,” Nikon lets slip the megapixel count: 10.2, and the release date: 20 days from now. Word on the street is that the mystery cam will be a replacement to the D70/D70s series, and the 10.2 megapixels will be one welcome improvement from the 6.1 megapixels of the D70.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
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Source: www.engadget.com
Canon Powershot S3 IS Review At Pocket Lint
Pocket Lint has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS and they write – “Canon’s S3IS has generated lots of interest as even a cursory browse on the Internet will show, and given it’s results and the pricing, the S3 makes a lot of sense for those trading up from a basic digital compact but they don’t want the perceived bulk of a D-SLR.
The Canon Powershot S3IS offers a huge specification level, enough resolution for prints up to and over A3 in size, and provides great image quality, overall, so any of you interested in a long zoom and compact digital camera should put the S3IS very near the top of your list.”
[Read Our Canon Powershot S3 IS Review Roundup & View Sample Pictures]
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Sony Alpha 100 DSLR Goes Official
And so the rumors were right, the Sony’s new digital SLR finally goes official on June 6, 2006 (triple 6s). And like most Sony cameras, this one is really looking good (at least on paper). Named Alpha 100, the camera will feature a whopping 10.2-megapixel APS-C size CCD sensor, anti-dust protection system and in-body Super SteadyShot [...]
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Fastest CompactFlash and SD Cards at Rob Galbraith
Rob Galbraith has tested 70 CompactFlash and SD cards in 20 readers to find out which is fastest at transferring photos to computer. They have printed the results in their expanded CF/SD Performance Database.
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Samsung Digimax S600 Review at PopPhoto
PopPhoto has finished a new review of the 6 megapixel Samsung Digimax S600 and indicates in low light situations the focusing mechanism started to suffer. They continue to write – “Overall, the Digimax S600 is a passable entry-level camera for the first time digital camera buyer on a tight budget, but if you are more concerned with image quality in low light situations, you might want pony up a little more cash and look at other models in the Samsung family, like the L60 and L85, or other entry-level models from other manufacturers.”
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Logitech’s “high definition” QuickCam Ultra Vision
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Peripherals
While the iSight built into your new Macbook (or any laptop-integrated webcam for that matter) might meet your day-to-day needs, Logitech is hoping that their new QuickCam Ultra Vision can significantly raise the production value on your next YouTube masterpiece. For $129, you get a mostly glass lens — there are still a few plastic elements in there, just less than usual — that’ll open all the way up to f/1.6, making acceptable results possible even in darkness that would turn normal cams into digital noise-filled nightmares. The press release also boasts “high definition” capability from its wide format, interpolation-free 1.3-megapixel sensor, but skimps on the hard resolution numbers, with the product page only making mention of its capability to do “live video up to 640 x 480″ at 30fps. (That doesn’t sound very HD to us.) Other amenities include a 4-megapixel (there’s the interpolation) still camera, USB 2.0 connectivity, RightSound microphone, a heap of cheesy effects and the RightLight 2 metering system, which promises “twice the image clarity of conventional webcams.” If you still feel your cinematic needs aren’t being met, you can check out the rest of the updated QuickCam line, including the Orbit MP, Fusion, Pro 5000 and the Communicate STX, all which received minor spec bumps. These all should be available by the end of August, so you still have a little time to clean your room before exposing it to the world — or at least your Skype contacts.
[Via Tech Digest]
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Pentax Optio S7
Pentax today announced the 7 megapixel Optio S7. Features include: ISO 1600, Face Recognition AF & AE, a 2.5″ LCD monitor, DivX Movie Mode and support for the new SDHC card format.
Looks like it will be available in September for under $300.
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Canon Powershot S3 IS Review At Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World magazine July 2006 edition has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS and they write – “If you’re sure it’s super-zoom that you want, rather than an SLR, the S3″s certainly worth a look. The long stabilized lens, fast operation and extensive features are hard to fault, but image quality isn’t perfect and he weak screen and EVF could get frustrating.”
[Read Our Canon Powershot S3 IS Review Roundup & View Sample Pictures]
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SanDisk’s Extreme IV CompactFlash cards
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Today’s speed record for fastest CompactFlash writes set by: SanDisk. Their new SanDisk Extreme IV CF cards come in sizes up to 8GB, and offer speeds of at least 40MBps, not to mention the extreme environmental conditions they can suffer through (-13 F to 185 F). The cards are surprisingly affordable, however, weighing in at $160 for the 2GB, $320 for the 4GB, and $640 for the 8GB. Perhaps it’s overkill for your puny mid-range DSLR, but from the looks of it you’d probably hang on to this memory card a lot longer than your average digital camera.
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Source: www.engadget.com
World s Small Camera. So Tiny That It s Swallowable.
OmniVision Technologies has developed a breakthrough camera chip that is only 1/18-inch in size. That makes it the world’s smallest camera thus far, as the closest thing in the market right now is merely a 1/12-inch. The entire of this OV6920 camera chip measures only 2.1mm by 2.3mm! It is meant for usage in the medical [...]
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Fujifilm FinePix F30 Review At DPReview
DPReview has reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F30 and writes – “To sum up, the F30 is far and away the best low light compact camera on the market today, bar none. It’s the perfect ’social’ camera for the DSLR owner who doesn’t want to lug all his or her gear to parties, and it is – in expert hands – capable of superb results in any light. I would even go as far as to suggest – funds permitting – getting one for low light work even if you already own a camera you use for daylight shooting… So then, Highly Recommended unless you rarely shoot indoors or at night.”
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Sony Alpha A100 or Nikon D200 at PopPhoto
PopPhoto offers a buyers comparison of the Sony Alpha A100 and Nikon D200. They write – “I think the Sony compares favorably to the Nikon D200 in image quality, if not in build and features. 
(I hear it even uses the same Sony-made chip.) If you’re not hard on your camera and don’t need such features as the Nikon’s higher framing speed, I think it would serve your purposes very well.”
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Pentax Optio S7 Opts For High ISO for Image Stabilization
Extending the ability for digital cameras to record photos in lower light situations has become a focus of the big digital camera manufacturers. With this weeks announcement of the new 7 megapixel Optio S7 Pentax has made the decision to use high ISO setting rather than optical image stabilization that it used in the Pentax A10.
Pentax has indicated that when the camera uses high ISO setting of 800 to 1600 the effective resolution drops to 4 megapixels.
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Samsung’s new S700 and S1000 cameras
Filed under: Digital Cameras
After their last round of completely out of left field NV-series cameras, we were kind of hoping Samsung wouldn’t again resort to their well-specced but below average line of Digimax cameras, but here we have it. Samsung’s new seven megapixel S700 and ten megapixel S1000 get the job done with 2.4-inch LCDs, 3x optical zoom, 16MB internal memory, and in the case of the S1000 MPEG-4 VGA video recording. (Wait, didn’t they already announce the S1000?) Expect them in august for $250 and $350, respectively. Just in case, need that link to the NVs again?
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Source: www.engadget.com
Fujifilm’s face-finding FinePix: the S6000fd
Filed under: Digital Cameras
With some extreme ISO action, and a flashy face-recognizing auto focus feature, Fujifilm has quite an alluring offering in their new FinePix S6000fd (known as the S6500fd globally). The 2.5-inch LCD and 6.3 megapixel CCD shouldn’t turn too many heads, but the wide-angle manual control 10.7x zoom lens and the 100-3200 ISO sensitivity is nothing to sneeze at. Fujiflim’s hardware-based Face Detection tech allows the camera to zero in on the sentient humans in frame — instead of that wall behind them — and does its focusing mojo in a mere 0.04 seconds. This, combined with other automatic enhancements, allows Joe Hobbyist to take advantage of the camera’s advanced optics without having to fiddle with manual controls, promising better lighting and less blurring in more situations. Unfortunately, “Picture Stabilization,” which merely bumps the ISO automatically is a lame substitute for actual optical image stabilization, but there aren’t many other cut corners, and Fujifilm has managed to get the price pretty low. The S6000fd should be out in September for around $500.
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Canon Powershot S3 IS Review At Luminous Landscape
Luminous Landscape has reviewed the 6 megapixel Canon Powershot S3 IS and they write – “The Canon S3’s strength lies in its small size and long zoom reach, combined with Image Stabilization. While not a pocket digicam, it is coat pocket size, and therefore quite inconspicuous and portable. The use of AA batteries adds to the versatility, and a very high quality movie mode with a dedicated activation button are icing on the cake. At under US $500 retail this camera is a relative bargain.”
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