Hyundai Telematics has announced to introduce their latest DMB navigation device ‘T10′ in Korean market that features a digital camera and KBS TPEG service in real time. This latest device sports ‘SK Rousen 1.5 version map’ software, the T10 adopted Samsung’s 7-inch 16700000-color TFT-LCD, touch sensor button on the front frame and 2640mAh built-in lithium polymer battery. This smart and sleek device also enfolds FM transmitter, PIP(Picture in Picture) functionality, dual speaker, rear side camera port and remote control as well as a variety of multi-media functionality including T-DMB, movie, mp3 player, and image viewer. The device is expected to cost 428,000(KRW) and will strike the Korean market in mid of May. Via: Aving camera
Daidaixing launches Timetop DV528 with MPEG-4 support
Daidaixing has brought in for you a digital camcorder namely ‘Timetop DV528′ that offers you a plenty of functions like Digital still camera Voice recorder Mp3 and Multimedia player PC camera And the best part of the package is that the camcorder can work with the MPEG-4 format. The device made its debut at China Import and Export Fair. Via: aving
Canon flaunts HR10 HD camcorder
To combat market trends in its segment Canon has introduced HR10 HD camcorder that claims to offer superior autofocus performance. This HR10 camcorder offers nine-point autofocus feature and to provide advanced autofocus performance it’s Instant AF system uses a mixture of through-the-lens technology and an external sensor. This compact device comes equipped with a not-so-good 3.1 MP CMOS sensor with an optically stabilized 10X zoom lens. The best feature in the device is its ability to record AVCHD(Advanced Video Codec High Definition) video to 3-inch DVDs, but for stills you will have to rely on the MiniSD card. It also provides 135-degree viewing angle and uses Canon’s DIGIC DV II HD image processor to advance color reproduction and noise reduction. The device also touts built-in flash, a video light, 2.7-inch LCD and can also be easily connected directly to the latest High Definition TVs by using a single cable on all-digital HDMI interface to playback HD video on HDTVs. Canon’s HR10 HD camcorder will strike the market in August 2007; still I don’t see many buyers opting for this camcorder as it bears a pretty heavy price tag of $1,199. Image Credit: Scifi Via: Techshout
Microscopes, move aside! The FinePix S8000fd has arrived
Are the days of the microscope numbered? Well, the way things are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if the microscope gets pushed to oblivion. Imagine a camera that offers a mind-boggling 18x zoom feature. For all you know, your imagination might get embodied. Actually, it just has. The Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd camera, with its 18x optical zoom, would not just give the microscopes a run for their money but even ‘roll cameras’ would seriously consider retiring gracefully. The large 18x inscription on the side of the camera and its super-large name just emphasize the enormity of its character. And we are not talking just about the lens and the name here. The camera is styled like a digital SLR and is loaded with features that can put the best of cameras to shame. Photography buffs need not worry about limitations of fixed lens anymore with the optical zoom, easily the stand-out feature in this camera. Moreover, optical zoom is important if you seek fine resolution. Yes, digital zoom and optical zoom are different. Digital zoom can enlarge an image but destroys its resolution. Another advantage of this camera is its fixed lenses. These lenses in digital cameras are airtight, thereby saving you ‘wiping time.’ The FinePix S8000fd is an 8-megapixel delight that allows you to shoot images with unmatched resolution. Automatic face adjustment and face recognition are two other prominent features of this camera. No more red-eyed snaps, then. When you have all these features, it would be natural to assume that the camera would be quite pricey. As a matter of fact, it isn’t. For all its features, it costs just $400. Well, we can surely expect a stampede at Fujifilm’s stores to possess this super-camera.
Hitachi launches its 8GB HDD/DVD hybrid camcorder
The company’s newest camcorder ‘DZ-HS300A’ features a 25x optical zoom lens and 2.7-inch 16:9 widescreen LCD. It has an built-in 8GB hard drive that can store up to 3 hours of video recording in the best quality mode and can be easily copied to a DVD at a 1.5x speed with just a click of a button and thus eliminating the need of a PC. This sleek camcorder has an extra sensory drop-proofing protection system. Its best feature is that it takes just 1 second to start from standby and thus allows nothing to escape from it. The expected price is 699,000 KRW. This table will explain it better. [Specification] Lens 25x optical /1,200x digital zoom CCD 1/6-inch Interface USB 2.0 high Speed mode Demension 61x90x135mm Weight 480grams Via: aving
HP to unveil its Photosmart Digital Camera Range in August
HP has unveiled its sleek range of digital cameras, the Photosmart M742, R847, and R937. These beauties are stacked with features and will hit the markets pretty soon. The HP Photosmart M742 is a super-slim camera. At 0.95mm in thickness, this 7 Megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom incorporates a 2.5-inch LCD display, 16MB memory and an SD expansion slot. The camera is slated for a release in August and is expected to be priced at $180. Thicker than the M742 at 1.06 inch is the HP Photosmart R847. It features a 8 Megapixel image sensor, 3x optical zoom and a wide angle lens. It also includes a 32MB internal memory and an SD card slot. The camera is expected to be out in August with a price tag of $230. To make up for the lack in style in the other two camers, HP is launching the Photosmart R937. Sleek and stylish, the R937 has an 8 Megaixel camera with 3x optical zoom, a wide angle lens and large 3.6-inch LCD touchscreen. To add to these features is an anti-shake, 32MB built-in memory and an SD card slot. Like the M742, the R937 is 1.06-inch thick. And like its brethren, this camera will be unveiled in August and will carry a price tag of $300
Panasonic announces next-gen robust image sensor
For all those enthusiasts who love to shoot the movements, Panasonic has announced a new powerful image sensor that is resistant to weather, heat and UV deterioration. This lightfast image sensor for the next generation features digital-microlenses and photonic color filters, which are innately fade-resistant and tough. These photonic color filters made of inorganic materials offers an assortment of camera modules with lightfastness. This robust MOS sensor can be used under harsh sunlight for more than 20 years. Via: Dpreview
BenQ 7M E720 digicam with new Pictbridge function
With BenQ, you can be sure about one thing – there is always going to be a new feature. And, in line with its reputation, BenQ has launched DC E720, a 7MP digicam that features the cutting-edge PictBridge function. With the new function, you do not need a PC to print photos. Images can be directly transferred to a printer for printing. You can bypass a computer with this function. When you connect the camera to a printer, print options are displayed on the LCD screen. You can make the necessary changes and print the images. Now that’s cool, ain’t it? Other notable features include a lowly 3x optical zoom and Shake-free image mode. There is not much information about the release or the pricing. However, we believe the DC E720 would not pinch your pockets since it is a camera with basic features, except for PictBridge
Sony releases three new AVCHD camcorders
Promising to bring the absolute best picture quality to their lineup, Sony recently released their three latest AVCHD-capable digital camcorders. The HDR-CX7 ($1200 MSRP) is their first to record solely to a removable flash media, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Also rolled out at the same time were the HDR-SR5 and HDR-SR7, two latest hard disk drive high definition models. All latest models make use of the new AVCHD codec, which is touted to be an execution of H.264 encoding for hard disk and memory card capable Camcorders. All the three brand new models are featured with 2.7-inch screens, Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor which boasts of providing better feature and clearness plus Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T optics for the unsurpassed color saturation. Besides the models also make use of the latest x.v.Color technology, thus making users able to put that novel Mitsubishi LCD TV to excellent use. Handycam HDR-CX7, which is the first one in the lineup, claims to be the world’s tiniest and lightest AVCHD high-definition camcorder. Taken as a whole with battery it weighs just 15 ounces. The users can record almost 3 hours of packed HD 1080 video while built in with one of their 8GB Memory Sticks. The CX7 is sported with a 3.0MP senor with the retail for nearly $1,200. Next in the lineup is the HDR-SR7 AVCHD, which claims to be consisted with the similar 3.0MP sensor as the CX7. Though not as tiny as the CX7, but users are enabled to record up to 22 hours of complete HD 1080 on the incorporated 60GB hard drive. The HDR-SR5 is similar to the SR7, merely with a 40GB drive and a 2MP sensor. The SR7 comes with almost $1,400 whereas the SR5 comes with just $1,100. Read
Olympus releases waterproof compact digital camera 770SW
One of the nastiest things that can occur at your digital camera is of its falling into the water, but now you do not need to worry as Olympus has stuffed their new product with a waterproof functionality (10m depth). The new camera, called Olympus 770SW, is touted to be an all-terrain point-and-shoot digital cameraoptical zoomLCD screen. With the measurement of 3.6” W x 2.3” H x 0.8” D (91.8mm x 59.2mm x 20.6mm) and weight of 155g, the Olympus 770SW is operated on Li-Ion battery. Integrated with a 2,5″ Hypercrystal, it is featured with 7.1m effectual pixels, water-resistant to 10m, shockproof against falls from up to 1.5m, Crush proof against loads of up to 100kg and freezeproof to -10 degrees Celsius, 3x The Olympus 770SW comes with an estimated street price of US$379.99 (35mm equiv: 38-114mm) with digital mage stabilization. Image Read