The 5 Mega Pixel barrier has been breached. And, the feat has been achieved by none other than Digicam leader Casio. The company has succeeded in introducing the first 5+ MP digital camera with the EXILIM W53CA that sports a cool 5.1 MP camera with auto-focus. Raising the bar to a new high, the W53CA loads a power-packed feature range with innovative additions like an electronic dictionary function. Additionally, the camera uses image stabilization technology for blur-free pictures. You can save your precious moments in memory card that fits into the microSD slot in the camera. The saddest part is that this wonderful gadget would be available only in Korea. However, if you happen to visit the place, you could pick one of these in any of these colors – red, black or silver.
Casio EXILIM W53CA breaches the 5 MP Barrier
Panasonic intros 12.2-megapixel digital camera
Panasonic recently announced to expand their LUMIX family of digital cameras with the launch of their compact LUMIX DMC- FX100. As is claimed by the company, the latest DMC-FX100 is the world’s first camera to sport 12.2-megapixel resolutions with a 28mm wide-angle. The 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens sports 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8 brightness, 1/1.72-inch large CCD and Intelligent Image Stabilisation with Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO Control. It is also built in with a 2.5-inch LCD screen. The DMC-FX100 is consisted with a 3.6x zoom that comes to the range from 28mm to 100mm, literally insignificant excepting that is a larger variety than your average point-and-shoot. Panasonic is also said to be making use of a lens shifting technology known as Extra Optical Zoom to expand that variety to 196mm. Similar to the majority of cameras rolled out of late the Lumix DMC-FX100 sports an image stabilization characteristic for wobbly situations and consists of a cool shooting mode that enables a speedy rupture of images at 8 pictures each second to grab hold of that action shot. If 8 photos each second is not adequate it is also claimed to be capable of recording VGA and WVGA movies at 30FPS. In this mad race of megapixel, the offering of the DMC-FX100 happens together with an equivalent -megapixel camera from Casio, but both firms have still to announce their products’ availability or pricing dates. Read
ohan Frossen’s new hands free concept camera is a boon to documentarians
For the photographers and documentarians here’s some great news. The latest and unique hands free camera is finally here. Previously, there have been other hands free models manufactured, but this one is different. The recent model can be wrapped loosely around your neck or head as shown in the picture. The Camera is designed by Johan Frossen. The best part about this camera is that everything it ‘documents’ get transferred via a WiFi network onto the computer real time. The camera uses a weird looking fish eye lens that has a headphone attached to one end. An unique fact about this camera is that it does not have any sort of memory. So there’s no storage. Everything is real time. I think the concept is just keep it simple concept. This camera will telecast whatever you see in a first person basis. So, what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG). The WYSIWYG format is a good deal. No gimmicks, no special effects and no zoom. It’s just pure and simple images. I think this is a super deal for surveillance groups and people who shoot documentaries. They can eliminate their heavy SLR and video cameras. Instead they can fall back on the tiny hands free system. This concept camera is as close as it gets to the recording device shown in Star Trek. Well, it seems like this has taken photography to a new level. Pricing information and release dates are nowhere to be found. Image Credits:
Lumix DMC- FX100, Panasonic’s new shooter
When one talks about photography, a small, handy black color device comes in mind. Now Mother’s day is over and Father’s day is next month. So Panasonic’s Lumix DMC- FX100, a 12.2-megapixel resolution camera can be a perfect gift for your father. Features of Lumix family’s new member (Lumix DMC- FX100) of popular brand of electronic goods Panasonic are given below: � It has 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with 3.6x optical zoom. Panasonic has called this feature as ‘Extra Optical Zoom.’ � The Lumix DMC-FX100 is equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD screen. � It has f/2.8 brightness. � It has more powerful flash with reach up to 16 meters. � The memory limit is 27MB. � It is able to record 1920�1080 high-definition still pictures. � It has Intelligent Image Stabilization with Mega O.I.S. to capture shaky moments. � Its high speed burst shooting mode allows the user to take 8 pictures per second. This camera available in silver and black colors can be purchased in July 2007.
From shooting the wet snow slopes to underwater photography, Sanyo Xacti E1 does it all
Sanyo unveiled the Xacti E1 camera recently. Unlike any other cameras this one loves to get wet. It can survive under five feet of water or in a blizzard. This cool new gizmo developed by Sanyo can withstand about sixty minutes of underwater abuse. So if you are snorkeling in the Great Barrier reef or just having fun with your family right in your backyard swimming pool, the Xacti E1 is the thing to have. Although, this is not the camera to go scuba diving with. Starting this summer you will be able to use this Camcorder. The Sanyo cam will be released mid-June and will be priced at $500. The camera will be available in greenish blue, white and yellow colors mostly. Sanyo has packed in a lot of neat features with this cam. For the relatively low price, you get an excellent waterproof camcorder that shoots standard definition H.264 MPEG video, which is recorded on SD or SDHC memory card. The device compresses the video efficiently. The Sanyo Xacti E1 can fit 10 hours of video in a 640×480 format on a 8GB card with a frame rate of 30 per second. According to the Sanyo senior marketing manager John Lamb, It’s both a video and still camera above water and a video and still camera below water. Sanyo has created a stunning, exceptionally versatile camcorder that can be used virtually everywhere – So, this is basically four cameras built in one. Along with the features like Portrait mode, Digital Red Eye reduction, Quick standby, the Sanyo Xacti E1 is also equipped with Manual Focus. The Camcorder can also take 6 Megapixel still pictures. With this Xacti E1 camcorder in hand, you will be able to record all your summer fun as well as shoot stills while it’s blizzarding out.
Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 15x Mega zoom Digital Camera
The Sony DCS-H9 is touted to be an unyielding Mega zoom digital camera with a 15X optically stabilized zoom lens and a tantalizing catalog of alternatives on this ludicrously long zoom camera. Having high-quality image from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 for printing past the widest angle, an 8.1 mega pixel resolution and a cool three-inch flip-up LCD monitor you would consider all is lovable with this elegant looking camera, however all is not what it looks. Similar to most things, the Sony DCS-H9 consists of some drawbacks that a few digital camera consumers may come across quite much, these incorporate the battery wearing quicker than other Sony digicams, the plastic enclosure is somewhat greasy, the compression has been claimed to be too strong landing to purple fringing and noticeable barrel distortion. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is being put for sale at a comparatively low price and it does recommend unbelievable close-ups for the money. For detailed review, please visit megapixel. Read
Sony,Cyber-shot DSC-T5,Digital Camera
Sony is once again in trouble with its digital cameras. The company has just announced a global recall of 416,000 Cyber-shot DSC-T5 digital cameras to rectify bottom plates because the case can bend and can turn into an edge that can cut or scratch the user’s hands. The Cyber-shot DSC-T5 was announced couple of years ago and offers 5.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch LCD display, 3� optical zoom, sliding lens cover, and aluminum bodies available in black, silver, gold, red, and champagne colors. This recall will replace the bottom casing of affected cameras absolutely free and according to the Sony’s spokesperson statement in Tokyo, the shortcoming was noticed by the company after a month ago when the camera was launched. Complaints from about 30 customers of Japan and of other markets also reported the problem, with small cuts or scratches. According to Sony, approximately 350,000 Cyber-shot DSC-T5 cameras are sold in the U.S., Europe, and China whereas almost 66,000 are sold in Japan. Affected camera model and serial numbers comes between 3500001 and 3574100. U.S. customers can report to Sony’s support Web site
Pocket camera detector to keep you safe from spy cameras
Imagine you are behind closed doors where you think you are not being watched by anyone else. Confiding on the privacy of the place, you are out of your hide. But what if there is someone else not only looking through its eyes but also storing it’s memory. This imaginary situation has turned real for many sending waves of sensation and causing havoc in lives of the victims. Discreet cameras can be a real nuisance [Only for the victims]. Be it sting operations ruining political careers of many politicians or illegal incidents like discreet recording of sex between consenting adults who can even be legally married. If you are scared of such situations and try to check for the possible hidden cameras each time you check in a hotel room, you surely need this. And who knows someone could be recording your activities in your bedroom or even in your bathroom. With the proliferation of spy devices, the risks have multiplied many folds. If you suffer from the paranoia of someone keeping an eye through spy gadgets, pocket camera detector can help you chill. Just turn around the small USB drive-size detector and it lets you know if you are in some danger zone. All you need to do now is to head for some other place or if it’s your place, look for the spy device. Great! Isn’t it. But not for all. Think of those involved in preparing cheap voyeur films using spy cams. They are going to loose lot of money due to this camera detector that comes for $29.95. Now many of you would always keep this camera detector as you carry your cellphone. After all no one wants to be caught in a camera with pants down. Image Source: Scientificsonline Source: Ubergizmo
Aiptek intros 720P HD Camcorder for under $300
If having a digital camcorder is beyond your reach, here is a solution for you from AIPTEK that has of late come up with the release of their low-cost GO-HD, an HD camcorder, which is claimed to fit in the palm of your hand. AIPTEK’s HD camcorder boasts resolutions of 720P (1280×720 pixel resolution/16:9 aspect ratio) at 30 frames per second. The GO-HD makes use of H.264 codec technology, which lets users record about four hours of HD video clips on an 8GB High Capacity SD. The GO-HD provides HCSD card expansion, too. GO-HD measures about 4.5″ x 2.75″ x 1.25″ and weighs almost 7.5 ounces. Additional characteristics consist of a 3x Optical Zoom with Auto-Focus, one-touch recording, a 270-degree swivel-reversible 2.4″ TFT color LCD display, and AIPTEK’s Night Shot feature, which augments image quality in dark or low light settings-almost four feet-by making use of integrated LED lights. The GO-HD comes with an integrated charger also, thus it is able to be recharged using USB while hooked onto a computer or by connecting the AC charger cable built-in. The GO-HD is also said to work like a digital camera with a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor, a two-inch macro zoom and auto-focus. GO-HD is also capable of hooking up to any HDTV & HD monitor, standard TV, or PC (users could do with loading the software given for computer or get QuickTime 7.0 or higher for Mac. The cables to hook up the GO-HD are all incorporated. AIPTEK throws all of these sports in the GO-HD for only under $300. Read
Nikon Cool Pix 360 help users take great pictures of awesome panoramic vistas
For the Nikon lovers, the company has been brainstorming some new ideas lately. The Nikon Cool Pix 360 is the most happening thing in the photography world. Do you recall the last time when the camera angle needed to be changed physically, and you would have to adjust yourself to weird uncomfortable positions along with your digital SLR to take good pictures? With this new model, it’s time to say goodbye to those days, and get your full 360 degrees of freedom back. According to Nikon, the Cool pix 360 has put a lot more importance on the user interface. I think this is extremely important since, cameras are very end user related products. If the camera is not user friendly it simply won’t sell. The camera designer Yu Chen, agrees that this is a camera for all around pictures. The camera doesn’t require the user to turn around. The unique design of the camera along with the built in inclinometer adjusts the head of the camera. However, the camera doesn’t come with it’s own tripod. The disappointing news along with this is that Nikon is not sure when the camera will go into production. After taking a look at all the different pictures online, I think this camera might be a little hard for people to get used to the unique tripod like camera design. At the same time, the Nikon’s features will most definitely help the users take cool pictures of panoramic vistas.