Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets official
July 18th, 2010 by admin
Having kept awaited loads, Panasonic makes its long-awaited and long rumored Lumix DMC-LX5 digital camera official at its support page. Really large changes are not observed, though the new DMC-LX5 does have a longer zoom range of 3.8x with F2.0 aperture and ISO 80-12800, comparing to its predecessor Lumix LX3‘s 2.5x and ISO 80-3200. It also has got a similar design as its ancestor the Lumix LX3.
Panasonic Lumix LX5 is armed with a 10.1 Megapixel HD camera with evolved sensor technology, a F2.0 Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 3.8x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom and a 3-inch LCD display with AR coating. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 features a Power O.I.S image stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent ISO Control, Face Recognition and the Intelligent AUTO mode. It records 1280×720 HD video in AVCHD Lite format and renders mini HDMI output.
Panasonic Lumix LX5 supports SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and supports VIERA Link. Pricing and availability have not been announced. It comes in silver and black.
Panasonic HDC-TM35 – AVCHD Camcorder
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Panasonic Corporation once used to be known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. is a Japanese renowned multinational corporation headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan, has announced for its valued customers in Japan the lightest AVCHD camcorder HDC-TM35, that weighs just 185g and its been recommended idyllic for ladies.
Being the descendent to the TM30, the HDC-TM35 sports a 3.32 Megapixel image sensor for capturing 1920×1080 / 60i HD video and 2.16 Megapixel for still images. This lightweight and compact camcorder has 32GB internal memory and supports SDXC up-to 64GB. Panasonic HDC-TM35 camcorder is equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD display, 16.8x optical zoom lens, built-in 2-channel stereo microphone and stereo speakers. It exercises MPEG AVC/H.264 AVCHD video format for video compression and Dolby Digital 2-channel for audio. Panasonic has armed its HDC-TM35 camcorder a USB connector and HDMI output.
Panasonic HDC-TM35 is expected to be released in 1 July and its exterior colors will be Pure White, Mode Violet, Classy Gold and Shiny Gray.
Coby Snapp CAM 5001 720p Camcorder
April 13th, 2010 by admin
Coby Electronics manufactures the new Coby Snapp CAM 5001 720p HD Camcorder that has got resemblance to its previous brother CAM5000. The new pocket sized Coby Snapp CAM 5001 720p HD Camcorder features a 5 Mega pixel CMOS image sensor, a 2-inch display LCD, 4x digital zoom, 128MB of internal memory and a SD/SDHC card slot supporting up to 16GB memory. The Snapp CAM5001 is capable of recording 1280×720p HD video at 30fps using XviD codec in AVI format instead of MPEG4 format used by CAM5000 which is really a spot on edge of its over its previous brother CAM5000. It has an integrated USB plug and HDMI output. Apparently it is quite sleek with no busy buttons at the front making it more stylish and attractive.
It’s been priced at $79.99.
Savvy iPhone Owners Snap Up SIM Only Deals
April 2nd, 2010 by admin
Over two years on from it’s initial release (Nov 2007) and thanks to a series of iterations, iPhone is still tops of everyone’s smartphone wishlist.
Both Apple and the networks were fully aware of the product’s iconic status from the word go were able to fix the price high, whilst imposing lengthy tie-ins to ensure customers stayed loyal.
However, as more customers reach the end of their iPhone deals they are left with an iPhone that’s theirs to keep and the opportunity to search about for a deal that better suits their mobile needs.
It used to be the case that, like automatons, most people renew their contract out of habit or upgrade without a thought for the wide range of options available to them.
But increasing numbers of customers are becoming savvy to the fact that once they own their phone, the power shifts to them as the customer.
The result - networks are realising that the key to retaining iPhone customers is to offer a range of sim only deals that cover their mobile needs more accurately.
There are a huge range of SIM only deals now all of which you can compare at Omio.com. Be smart with that smartphone of yours and go get yourself a decent deal!
Ikonoskop A-Cam3D HD Raw Format Camera
March 8th, 2010 by admin
Ikonoskop introduces the A-Cam3D, a high definition RAW format camera. The camera captures 1920×1080 images at 25 or 30fps, which are stored as individual files in RAW sequences. It offers 12 bit color depth.
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Casio EXILIM EX-Z550 and EX-Z330 Compact Digital Cameras
February 27th, 2010 by admin
Casio introduces two new EXILIM ZOOM compact digital cameras, the EX-Z550 and EX-Z330, replacing the EX-Z300 and EX-Z450. They are equipped with EXILIM Engine 5.0 and includes Face Detection, Intelligent AF and YouTube capture mode.
The Z550 is a 14.1 Megapixel camera with 4x optical zom, 26mm wide angle, CCD Shift Stabilization, ISO 3200 while the Z330 features 12.1 Megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, Anti-shake DSP, ISO 1600. Both digicams have a 2.7-inch LCD display and supports 1280×720p HD movie recording.
Casio’s EX-Z550 and EX-Z330 features also the Dynamic Photo function that lets users edit and combine different moving images right on the camera.
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Leica M9 Camera Available for pre-order
February 16th, 2010 by admin
The Leica M9 is a latest addition to the company’s M series. Evidently, it is the smallest full-frame digital rangefinder camera in the word, integrated with a 24 x 36mm sensor.
The Leica M9 combines Leica’s M System with advanced digital technology. It features a silent, metal-leaf, focal-plane shutter that enables shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 seconds and an ISO range of 80-2500. Other outstanding features include dual image processors, a 2.5-inch LCD screen and UV/IR cover-glass filter. Besides, it supports SD cards up to 2 GB and SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
The Leica M9 is now available for pre-order at Amazon for $6,995. [Product Here]
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 Digital Camera
February 14th, 2010 by admin
Panasonic introduces the new Lumix DMC-FX66 (aka DMC-FX68) digital camera, the latest addition to the FX series that is the successor of the FX60/FX65. The 14.1 Megapixel camera features a 25mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom, Venus Engine VI image processor and a 2.7-inch LCD display.
The FX66 includes the Intelligent Zoom function that extends the zooming power to 6.5x. It has also the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode offering Face Recognition, Intelligent Resolution, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Exposure. The new Lumix can record 1280×720p HD video at 30fps.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX66 will be launched on February 19th, 2010 for 35,000 Yen ($392).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 14 Megapixel Camera
February 14th, 2010 by admin
Here is another new camera in the Panasonic Lumix product lineup, it is the Lumix DMC-ZR3 14 Megapixel Camera. It is a super slim digital camera which offers a 2.7-inch LCD display, supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica lens with 8x optical zoom which can also be extended to 10x by the Intelligent Zoom function.
Like most new Panasonic Cameras, the TS2 camera for example, the Lumix DMC-ZR3 offers the iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, including the POWER OIS. There is also the Venus Engine HD II image processor and the capability to record AVCHD Lite 720p HD videos. It will be available soon in the colors of silver, black, red and blue.
- 14.1 Megapixel CCD
- F3.3-5.9, 8X optical zoom Leica lens, equivalent to 25 - 200 mm
- Optical image stabilization (Power OIS)
- Ultra-compact body comes in silver, black, red, and blue
- Venus Engine HD II processor
- 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
- Point-and-shoot operation, with Intelligent Auto mode
- Same Intelligent Resolution, Intelligent Zoom, Happy Mode, and Sonic Speed AF as other models
- Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps sensor output) using AVCHD Lite codec; same features and limitations as the models above
- 40MB onboard memory + SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
- 330 shots per charge with DMW-BCG10
- Optional underwater case
- Price, ship date to be announced
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New Pentax Optio I-10 and H90 Digital Cameras
February 13th, 2010 by admin
Pentax launches the new slim and stylish Optio I-10 that has a design inspired by the classic look of film SLR cameras and the Optio H90 with a clean, contemporary design. Both cameras have a 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor, 5x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide angle and 2.7-inch LCD display.
Pentax’s new digicams are able to capture 720p HD video at 30fps. They feature Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and improved Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology. The Optio I-10 includes also mechanical sensor shift Shake Reduction system and Face Detection that spots up to 32 faces including dogs and cats. The I-10 comes in Classic Black and Pearl White for $299.95 while the H90 in Orange-Silver, Matte Black and Ceramic White for $179.95.
Also introduced is the Pentax Optio E90 digital camera, successor of E80, with 10 Megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD, and ISO 6400. It uses AA battery. The E90 will be available in Black and Wine Red and cost just $99.9.
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