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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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).
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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Samsung TL110 and TL105 Slim Digital Cameras
February 4th, 2010 by admin
In addition to SL630, HZ35W and HZ30W, Samsung unveils also the ultra slim TL110 and TL105 digital cameras. The former is a 14.2 Megapixel camera with 5x optical zoom and 27mm wide-angle while the latter is a 12.2 Megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom and 27.5mm wide-angle. They both have 2.7-inch LCD display.
The TL110 features also dual image stabilization and the TL105 includes digital image stabilization. They offer special image effects such as Fisheye and Lomo, and a long list of user-selectable Photo Styles. Videos are record at 720p resolution at 30fps.
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Samsung SL600 and SL50 Digital Cameras
January 27th, 2010 by admin
Samsung announced the SL600 and SL50 digital cameras. The SL600 has 10.2 megapixels and a a 2.7-inch 230K LCD while the SL50 has 10.2 megapixels and a 2.5-inch 230K LCD. Both SL-Series cameras feature a high-quality 27mm wide-angle Samsung lens with 5x optical zoom, Samsung’s advanced Digital Image Stabilization technology, standard definition video recording (640×480) at 30 frames per second, a full suite of automatic controls, including Samsung’s advanced scene recognition technology known as Smart Auto, Samsung’s Perfect Portrait System, Red-eye Fix mode and Samsung’s Beauty Shot.
The Samsung SL600 and SL50 digital cameras will be available in February 2010.
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5V And DSC-TX7 Full HD AVCHD Video
January 25th, 2010 by admin
Sony launches at the CES 2010 two new Cyber-shot cameras, the DSC-HX5V and the DSC-TX7, that are the world’s first compact digital cameras to include 1080i HD (1920 x 1080 60i) Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) video capability.
Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras are equipped with Megapixel Exmor R image sensor and feature in-camera Backlight Correction High Dynamic Range (HDR), in-camera multi-shot High Dynamic Range (HDR), BIONZ image processor and TransferJet wireless technology.
The Sony DSC-HX5V comes with a 3-inch LCD display and a 10x optical zoom G- lens with wide-angle 25mm-250mm while the DSC-TX7 gets a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical wide angle 25mm-100mm lens. The DSC-HX5V features also GPS + Compass and Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode and the TX7 is compatible with Party-shot (model IPT-DS1) automatic photographer.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V camera will be available in black this March for about $350, and the TX7 camera will be available in silver, blue and red this February for about $400.
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Sony Alpha a450 Digital SLR Digital Camera
January 25th, 2010 by admin
Sony introduces a new member of its Alpha DLSR line, the entry-level Alpha a450 that sit in between the a500 and a350. The camera is equipped with Sony’s 14.2 Megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine. It also offers Auto HDR in-camera high dynamic range imaging.
The Alpha a450 features ISO up to 12800, 7 fps continuous shooting, Live View, 9-point auto focus, built-in SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization and D-Range Optimizer function for naturally balanced exposures in any shooting situation. It also includes Creative Style settings.
The Sony a450 comes with a 2.7-inch LCD display and supports Memory Stick PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC cards.
The DSLR-A450 digital SLR camera by Sony is available from the beginning of February 2010.
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Samsung CL80 Stylish Camera with AMOLED Display
January 24th, 2010 by admin
Samsung launches at the CES 2010 its CL80 digital camera with integrated WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen. The 14.2 Megapixel CL80 features a 7x Schneider KREUZNACH zoom lens. It is just 0.77-inch thick.
The ultra slim CL80 includes optical and digital dual image stabilization, face recognition, Smart Gesture UI, Smart Filter, Blink detection and built-in HDMI connectivity. It is able to record 720p HD video at 30fps in H.264 format. The Samsung CL80 will be available in Spring 2010.
Also introduced is the TL240 that lacks WiFi and Bluetooth and gets a smaller touchscreen at 3.5-inch. The Samsung CL80 Stylish Camera will be available in the Spring of 2010.
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Rollei Flexline 100 iTonuch Digital Camera
January 23rd, 2010 by admin
Rollei introduces Flexline 100 inTouch digital camera with a simplistic design. The inTouch has a 10 Megapixel CCD image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens and a 3-inch touchscreen display. The camera includes integrated image editing function such as removing red-eye.
The Flexline 100 offers even a high-speed serial picture function, which takes 30 pictures per second.
Rollei Flexline 100 inTOUCH Specifications:
- 10 Megapixels of Resolution
- CCD Image Sensor
- 3x Optical Zoom
- 3 inch TFT LCD Touchscreen
- 21 Motif Programmes
- Face Detection
- Smile Detection
- Automatic Red-Eye Removal
- High-Speed Burst Mode: 30 pictures per second
- 15.6mm Thick
- Available Colors: Glossy Black, Blue, Metallic Pink
- Availability: January 2010
- Suggested Price: 199.95 euros
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KODAK Slice Touchscreen Digital Camera
January 22nd, 2010 by admin
Kodak announced its SLICE touchscreen digital camera that features a 3.5-inch touchscreen display. The SLICE has a 14 Megapixel CCD image sensor and a 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH Lens. It can record 720p HD video at 30fps.
Kodak’s SLICE features optical image stabilization, Face Recognition, Smart Capture that analyzes scenes and automatically adjusts camera settings and the Share Button for easy upload to Facebook, KODAK Gallery, Flickr, YouTube sites and e-mail. The touchscreen camera also includes the KODAK SLICE Search for find their picture easily.
To be released in April 2010, the Kodak SLICE will be available in black, nickel and radish for $349.95.
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