Digital Cameras

July 24, 2006

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ50

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Kodak Easyshare Z612 Digital Camera First Thoughts
Image stabilized (IS) mega-zoom digicams are currently one of the hottest products in the high tech marketplace. Kodak’s first foray in this highly competitive arena, the Kodak Easyshare Z612, was designed to compete directly with Canon’s S3 IS, Sony’s H5, and Panasonic’s FZ7.
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Nikon teases about upcoming 10.2 megapixel DSLR

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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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Panasonic unleashes slew of Lumix compacts

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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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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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Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash
SanDisk today introduced the new SanDisk Extreme IV line of CompactFlash digital film cards for professional photographers.
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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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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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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX50
Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX DMC-FX50 7.2-megapixel, 28mm wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC lens with 3.6x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm to 102mm on a 35mm film camera) and DMC-FX07 cameras, both featuring an Intelligent Image Stabilizer by MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO control.
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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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Samsung Announces Digimax S700 and Digimax S1000 Digital Cameras
Samsung has added two new cameras to their “S” line of digital cameras. The 7 megapixel Samsung Digimax S700 and 10 megapixel Digimax S1000 will be avaialble in August. The S700 has an MSRP of $249 and the S1000 has an MSRP of $349.
Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

Computer-brain interface device will speed up video footage review

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets

No matter how many spy cams and unmanned surveillance drones government and law enforcement officials can pack into public spaces, their utility has traditionally been limited by the finite amount of footage human monitors can review in a given time frame. New DARPA-sponsored research out of Columbia University, however, may soon allow folks tasked with keeping an eye on video feeds to perform their jobs up to ten times faster — by leveraging the rapid image processing abilities of cortical vision. Since people are able to recognize suspicious activity much more quickly than they can consciously identify what’s wrong, professor Paul Sajda and his team developed a computer-brain interface device — similar to ones we’ve seen control an on-screen cursor and bionic limb — that monitors an operator’s neural output while he/she is watching streaming footage, and tags specific images for later perusal. Once the technology is perfected in the coming months (it still emits too many false positives, apparently), it could allow for more thinly-staffed monitoring departments, though we suspect it will probably just convince officials to deploy more and more cameras.

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Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

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: digitalcameras.engadget.com

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Digital Camera Announced
Panasonic has announced the successor to their very popular FZ30 ultra-zoom camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 features a 10.1 megapixel sensor and Panasonic’s new Intelligent ISO Control system. This 12x zoom, MEGA OIS stabilized camera will be available in September for an MSRP of $649.
Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

Westinghouse DPF-0701 shows multiple shots per frame

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays

You think hanging 8 x 10s on the wall is old school? Well, it looks like the standard fare of digital picture frames are getting refreshed too. Westinghouse has a new digiframe on the horizon that displays multiple digital photos in varying orientations. The DPF-0701 rocks a 7-inch 16:9 widescreen display housed in a strikingly large ebony bezel and includes an admittedly lacking 16MB of internal storage. Since you probably won’t fit all your memories on that (right?), the frame supports USB thumb drives and a myriad of card formats including CF, SD, MMC, XD, MS Pro, and MS Duo. You can get your snapshot shuffle on when it drops later this month for $199.

[Via MacWorld]

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Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

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: digitalcameras.engadget.com

Digital Camera and Tech Deals for 7/21/2006 – 7/25/2006

  • $125 off Canon Digital Rebel XT
  • $225 off Canon EOS 30D
  • 20% off Nikon Coolpix L3
  • 25% off Nikon Coolpix S6
  • 25% off Canon Powershot SD450
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    Digital Camera News: Sandisk 4GB SDHC Card, New Fujifilm Logo, Waterproof Wrist Camera

  • Sandisk joins the ranks of SDHC memory card manufacturers with a 4GB card bundled with a reader
  • Updated logo for Fujifilm Corporation
  • Waterproof Wrist-mounted Digital Camera from Go Pro
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    Rollei dx63 Tribute compact digital camera

    Filed under: Digital Cameras

    The world just had to have one more middle-of-the-road compact digicam, or at least Rollei figured it did. Their upcoming dx63 Tribute’s 6.36 megapixel sensor is accompanied by an average 3x optical zoom and the usual worthless 4x digital, as well as 32MB of internal memory, and a SD slot stifled by a 1GB limit. Sure, it can shoot full motion VGA movies at 30fps and utilizes USB 2.0, but even the inclusion of a 3-inch LCD can’t make the dx63 Tribute a camera that’s not past its prime — such is the way for a camera company whose pristine brand is tarnished by Chinese ODM after ODM. For those looking for a perfectly mediocre digital camera, the dx63 Tribute will begin shipping this month for €299.

    [Via Ubergizmo]

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    Fujifilm’s six megapixel F20 thrives at night

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    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: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    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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    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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    Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    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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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Digital Camera Announced
    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is all about wide. This successor to the LX1 sports a wide angle lens, a wide format CCD, and a wide LCD. All that and it looks good too. The LX2 is a 10.2 megapixel camera and it will be available in September at an MSRP of $499.
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    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: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    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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    Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    Fujifilm Finepix F30 Digital Camera User Review
    The Fujifilm FinePix F30 is the successor to the popular FinePix F10 compact released last year. The F10 was frequently noted by users to have good performance in low light (or “available light”) environments. The F30 continues down this road by offering several features designed to (1) maximize the use of available ambient lighting and to (2) minimize reliance on the flash as a way to illuminate the scene being photographed. The result is hopefully an attractive picture that captures the mood of the scene better than ordinary compact digital cameras.
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    Samsung S1000 and Samsung S700
    The seven mega-pixel S700 and the ten mega-pixel S1000 are full featured models designed to deliver maximum value, style and performance for digital photographers of all skill and experience levels. 
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    Digital Camera and Tech Deals for 7/13/2006 – 7/17/2006

  • 25% off Olympus SP-500
  • 25% off Fujifilm Finepix S9000
  • 25% off Casio Exilim EX-Z850
  • 30% off Canon Powershot SD500
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
    Panasonic today introduced the Lumix DMC-LX2, successor to the DMC-LX1, which has received high acclaim worldwide for its unique 16:9 wide CCD, plentiful functions, and smart design.
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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.

    Read- VPC-S7
    Read- VPC-E7
    [Via Photography Blog]

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    Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    Canon Powershot SD700 IS Digital Camera Review
    The current flagship of the Canon SD line is the Canon Powershot SD700 IS. It’s their smallest camera to include the Canon Image Stabilization system — a welcome addition to those people looking for better image quality and versatility in their sub-compact cameras. Read on for our full review.
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    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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    Source: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX3
    Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX DMC-FX3, a 6-megapixel camera with f/2.8 3x optical zoom (equivalent to 35 mm to 105 mm on a 35 mm film camera) LEICA DC lens, featuring MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) and max. ISO 1600 high sensitivity mode.
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    Fujifilm Face Detection, Finepix S6000fd, Finepix F20 Digital Cameras Announced
    Today, Fujifilm has announced a new addition to their Real Photo Technology line-up – Face Detection Technology. It’s not the first time we’ve seen something like this, but read on for Fujifilm’s approach to achieving it. Along with the announcement of the Face Detection Technology, Fujifilm announced the Finepix S6000fd, the first digital camera to use the new technology, and the Finepix F20, a sister camera to their F30 digital camera.
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    SanDisk Gathers Press at Nasdaq to Announce New Compact Flash Extreme IV Card
    SanDisk has announced its new ultra fast Compact Flash card line of products named Extreme IV. The Extreme IV card features a read and write speed of 40MB/sec, doubling that of the predecessor Extreme III card. The Extreme IV is squarely targeted at professional photographers that need to use fast cameras and then transfer their large raw image files quickly to a PC.
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    Three New Panasonic FX Digital Cameras: Lumix DMC-FX50, Lumix DMC-FX07, Lumix DMC-FX3
    Today, Panasonic has announced three new cameras in their “sleek & slim” FX line. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 shoot at 7.2 megapixels, while the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 is a 6 megapixel camera. All three cameras feature Panasonic’s Intelligent ISO Control (IIC) that can automatically adjust ISO based on the movement of the subject.
    Source: www.digitalcamerareview.com

    Gallery Member Spotlight – Rangy Lil
    In a brand new series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The third member to sit in the interview chair is Rangy Lil.
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    Gary’s Parries 23/07/06
    Introducing this week’s Gary’s Parries column. Everything you always wanted to know about digital cameras, but were afraid to ask. This week s Gary s Parries topics are: 1. Different Horizontal And Vertical Resolutions 2. Digital Dust Revisited 3. Olympus Stylus 710, A Good Choice
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    Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX07
    Panasonic today introduced the new LUMIX DMC-FX07 7.2-megapixel, 28mm wide angle f/2.8 LEICA DC lens with 3.6x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm to 102mm on a 35mm film camera) and DMC-FX50 cameras, both featuring an Intelligent Image Stabilizer by MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) and Intelligent ISO control.
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    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: digitalcameras.engadget.com

    Adobe Lightroom Beta for Windows
    Adobe today announced the public beta of Adobe Lightroom software for the Windows platform, a digital imaging workflow solution for professional photographers.
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