Miniaturization is appreciated by everyone and miniaturization with best technology embedded brings out a gem. Similarly, Voigtlaender Vitolux XM 7.0 is a compact digital camera, which comes in an attractive silver enclosure of just 3.78- x 2.32- x 0.79-inch. The product boasts of three-inch monitor, 32MB of internal storage, SD slot, MPEG4 movie mode, and an average 3x optical zoom relative to its small size. This 7-megapixel shooter also features USB 2.0 connectivity, AV out (NTSC / PAL-friendly), and PictBridge support. Price: $384
Canon Elura 100 MiniDV Camcorder: Armed to the max for just $300
Around the world, the name Canon means optical excellence, advanced image processing, and superb performance. The Eluras are the most affordable of Canon’s Megapixel camcorders and give you both vivid video and brilliant digital photographs. The Elura 100 MiniDV digital camcorder offers a wide variety of advanced, yet easy-to-use features that make it perfect for capturing all of life’s moments. The camcorder comes with a 2.7 LCD screen on which you can preview your video or stills for a perfect shoot in wide screen format. It also features Elura 100. Viewfinder – 0.33, 113,000 pixels (16 – 9 display supported) 2.7 LCD screen Exposure Lock adjusts exposure by up to +/-11 stops (+/-2.75 EV) Motor Drive Mode for capturing sports and other fast action Progressive Photos. This is not all, the camera is good at working in any kind of light conditions with its twin LEDs, and mega video light function that controls auto zoom and shutter functioning. It allows you to switch analog signals from a TV, VCR or analog camcorder to digital. Simultaneous Photo Recording Motion JPEG Mode records movie clips directly to your memory card, for posting online or e-mailing Connect through the USB to any just acting as a signal converter. You can get all this for just $306.89. For best price you can visit Amazon, pricegrabber, mysimon.
Truth behind myth of megapixels
Pixel count is the main feature highlighted by the camera vendors and consumer electronics retailers. We all believe that more megapixels means better quality picture but that’s not true. The megapixels don’t matter anymore as each photographer has unique set of pixel counts that best suits his photographs. For instance, an outdoor photograph may be at its best at just 4 megapixels and an indoor photograph may be good at 6 only. Therefore, conclusion is that more number of pixels may reduce the picture quality. Only 5% people can differentiate in photograph quality based on number of pixels and the remaining may rate all the photographs as of same quality.
VistaPix IS70 Digital Spotting Scope: A camera for paparazzi’s
Well frankly speaking I have lost my vocabulary when I say this new VistaPix IS70 Digital Spotting Scope. It looks like something hand made keeping paparazzi’s in mind. The camera has a 70mm lens and a 2-inch LCD to keep you informed what you are shooting. It has 3-megapixel resolution which promises to magnify things 14-times. A pre-CES product the camera weighs only 3.5lbs. Its 6x digital zoom will give you sharp crisp and clear images. It has got video port and also you can hook it to your TV to view photos clicked by you. One of those snazzy candid movement pictures of a celebrity will be enough to pay you back the money that you spend buying this camera. It will go at the asking price of $479.
Sony again in trouble; recalls its digital cameras owing to sensor defect!
Sony has accepted that users might face some sort of problems while viewing images during the shooting time owing to a hitch with the image sensor. However, Sony hasn’t made any comment regarding the count of the digital cameras that will be affected by the recall. The affected cameras are DSC-F88, DSC-M1, DSC-T1, DSC-T11, DSC-T3, DSC-T33, DSC-U40 and DSC-U50 that were shipped between September 2003 and January 2005. A company spokeswoman said: In high-temperature and humid circumstances, the digital cameras may fail to show image through the viewer. The company would exchange defective parts free of charge. What else can they do even? Sony was recently in news when 10 million Sony manufactured batteries were recalled. In 2003, Sony made a recall for its digital cameras due to battery defects. In 2005, Sony recalled 3.6 million adaptors for its popular PS-2 game console globally fearing a risk of injury from overheating. I will be back with news about the total count of the recall. And, what’s wrong with you Sony? You seem to be leaving no stone unturned to bring disgrace to your name.
M8 Digicam: Leica calling it back for upgrades
Leica thank God they woke early and are now in the process of repairing there expensive $6000 M8 digital camera for free. When this camera hit the market and early users were in shock to find out that the camera has got problems like ghosting effects and IR sensitivity apart from its exorbitant price. The Leica is asking it users to get there camera register with them on their website by December 6th. Then the company will contact you and will tell you how to send them this camera so that they could have it repaired in their Solms facility. The company further added that the future M8 will not be suffering from the above problems so plz fell free to spend your money on M8.
Limited Edition Lumix DMC-FX07 from Matsushita
The Matsushita network has come up with the limited edition of Lumix DMC-FX07 cameras this holiday season. The cameras are same as the ordinary available in the market but they have special lacquer finish and come in the box made up of Paulownia trees. The trees which are basically found in China but are also cultivated in Japan and Korea. The models will be on sale on 12th December on Matsushita network and will go foe the asking price of 59,800 Yen or $515.
Digicam Trio: The Cheapest Digicam around!
If you are in need of some spying and want a good Digicam at a low price then this gadget is the perfect one for you. The Digicam Trio is a $3 digital camera that is capable of taking videos and stills. The camera has a 2MB memory that is enough considering that the Digicam has a 640 x 480 VGA camera doing the tricks. It is powered by AAA sized batteries and can also be used as a webcam. All in all a good device for the beginners.
HNC290G: A Wireless Network Camera from Hawking Technology
With the world no more a safe place to live in we have to own some means for protecting ourselves and our loved belongings. And for the above purpose we have a huge range of spy cameras that protect you from any intruders. Well this camera also has the same basics but is integrated with the latest technology that will surely make you think about buying the device. Hawking Technology has unveiled HNC290G, a wireless-G-Network Camera that uses a 802.11b/g network and feeds a 640 x 480-pixel video signal back to your PC. The Setup Wizard features DDNS and UPnP technology which allows for automatic router port opening and custom domain assignment for remote viewing over the web. The feeds are not as good as you will find with other devices of its class but considering that this one is wireless we can say that the feeds were good. The device is definitely great for spying on locations where it is difficult to keep a watch otherwise.
A Wi-Fi capable Photo Frame by eStarling
A digital photo frame by eStarling not only displays photos on its 7-inch LCD screen but also capable of receiving photos wirelessly via 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. It also has MMC/SD/CF/MS card slots so that the memory doesn’t become a problem for it by the way it has 128 MB internal storage. The frame needs to be connected to your PC via USB port and once it has been properly configured it will receive photos wirelessly also. It also has the capability to automatically upload photos from RSS feeds there by making a hassle free arrangement were you do not have to do everything manually. It also supports the standard POP email facility were in if you send any photo in your mail account it will automatically get updated in the photo frame. It is available for $249.99 in the market.