While we have seen a number of digital frames lately, the new Soban digital photo album simply has an edge over the others owing to its ultra compact size. The tiny photo viewer features an USB port to connect to the computer. It stores a whopping 7000 photos on its 128MB drive. It could have been great if they had stuffed in some more memory. Anyhow, we are not sure whether they are offering any memory cards or not. The Soban looks like a flip-book can be hooked to your keychain. 7000 photos in such a small space! That’s simply great. Via: Blog.scifi
Panoramic camera that spins to capture 360-degree view
As I myself is deeply obsessed with photography so I can understand my friends troubles too who face difficulties while shooting panoramic photographs, especially a 360 degree panorama. Now, as I came across the new panoramic digital camera designed by Hye-Jeong Yang I believe my problems are ended up somewhere to enhance the quality of my panoramic photographs. By just resting on a flat surface and by rolling around in a circle it automatically snaps pictures and stitches them together too to enable you to capture perfect panoramas every time. So next time if you wanna capture a good panoramic picture of your vacation in the middle of the Atlantic ocean you can rely on this new concept that can make the whole process of your photography much easier.
Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras detect your smile
Have you ever missed taking a great smiling photo just because that shutter of your digital camera was delay? I hope, Sony Corporation’s new camera will resolve your problem. Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras detect a smile and automatically takes a photo. Sony has displayed its new Cyber-shot DSC-T200 and Cyber-shot DSC-T70 at the Sony Dealer Convention in Tokyo. Both the new Cybershot DSC-T200 and DSC-T70 models have a ‘smile shutter’ function which combines other functions like face detection, image stabilization and high sensitivity to low levels of light. The new Cybershot DSC-T200 camera comes with touch screen which allows users to select the subject to focus on and allows you to choose where you want to zoom the camera. The DSC-T200 comes with 3.5 inch viewing screen and a 5x zoom. With the Cybershot DSC-T200 camera, you can take 8 megapixel photos. While the DSC-T70 camera is featured with a 3.0 inch screen and 3x zoom and comes with silver, black, white and pink. The other features of the DSC-T70 camera are given below: 1) 8 megapixel resolution 2) 3x optical zoom with image stabilization 3) 3 inch, touch sensitive LCD 4) 9-point AF 5) Movie capture up to 640×480 resolution at 30fps 6) HD output 7) Lithium-ion battery Both the Cybershot cameras are compatible with high-def TV through a separate cable. The DSC-T200 and DSC-T70 sell for $400 and $300 respectively. Both new cybershot cameras available at Sony Style retail stores of Japan. Image: IT News & Tech Fesh
Panasonic slides out Lumix DMC-FS2 a 7.2 megapixel shooter
Panasonic recently announced a novel Lumix shooter in Japan under the name DMC-FS2. It features stuffing many average with a 7.2 megapixel CCD, 3x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit zoom lens, ISO 3200 "high sensitivity" mode, and 2.5-inch LCD on the backside. It is capable of recording almost 350 shots off a solo charge and can record 848 x 480 video at 30fps direct to SDHC/SD cards. The FS2 is going to be shipped in variety of pink, black, or silver in Japan (and in all probability further than) starting mid-June for an unrevealed price. Read
New series of webcams from Philips
Good news for webcam fans, Philips has come up with three new webcams, namely, SPC620, SPC1000 and SPC1300. The best part about all three is that they support background customization and emoticon integration, wide-angle lenses. In addition, these webcam has face-tracking capabilities. The SPC1300 flagship model consists of Pixel Plus 2 technology, which is ideal for sharper imaging. Apart from that, it also offers six megapixel stills, two built-in directional microphones and Digital Natural Motion technology for flicker-free video. The expected price of this webcam is around 99.90 Euros. On the other hand, the SPC1000 has a built-in directional microphone with noise reduction filter, still images of five megapixels and a 5x digital zoom. The expected price of this webcam is around 49.90 Euros. Last but surely not the least, SPC620 consists of a VGA CMOS sensor with built-in interpolation for top-notch video quality and photo reproduction for video calling and v-mails. Even better, it clicks all of the famous instant messaging services such as Yahoo, MSN and Gmail. The expected price of this webcam is around 49.90 Euros. Engadget
DXG- 572V camcorder: Affordable and full of features
If you are looking for a camcorder that is not so expensive and still has wide array of top-notch features, there is good news for you. US based digital camera manufacturer DXG has come up with a new camcorder 572V that not only has an ability to record full motion MPEG-4 video in near DVD-quality but also captures 5 Megapixel photos with full clarity and color. Even better, the price of this latest offering from DXG is just around $ 150. The design of DXG 572V is compact and elegant. In terms of features, it offers 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 4X digital zoom, 2-inch flip-out LCD screen, built-in digital voice recorder, and mass storage capability. All in all, one can safely say that DXG 572V is tailor made for vacations, road trips and just about any course of event that you are interested in capturing. Rating: 9/10 Engadget
Vision Research launches Phantom Miro 3 High Speed digital Camera
Vision Research has launched “Phantom Miro 3,” the first of its family of high-speed digital cameras. This camera is targeted at industrial applications such as Hydraulically Controlled, Gas Energized crash simulations used in the automotive industry. With its minimum shutter speed of 2 ms, you can eliminate motion blur and freeze fast-moving objects to achieve the image detail needed for a clear motion analysis. This compact and rugged camera is rated to survive 100g acceleration and can achieve a frame rate of 1,000 fps at 800�600 resolution. If that frame rate is not enough, you can reduce resolution to 512�512 to achieve 2,200 fps. The frame rate can be increased even to 95,000 fps by reducing the resolution further to 32 x 32. You can select among three pixel depths of 8, 10 or 12 to adjust the dynamic range according to the need. This camera which is compatible with any standard 1″ C-mount lens also features an integrated flash memory of 4GB and a dynamic RAM. Its internal batteries help in preventing loss of data due to power failures. The camera has ISO ratings of 4800 in monochrome mode and 1200 in color mode.
Samsung VM-X300 camcorder: Portable and stylish
If video recording is your passion, there is pretty good news for you. Samsung has come up with new camcorder VM-X300, which is not only portable but also give you a much-needed cushion in recording DVD-quality MPEG4 videos in 720×480 resolution. According to report, in the matter of few seconds it start recording from off to on mode. Though, there is no detailed information regarding the product as yet, but initial signs are that it is designed for active, or extreme sports-type users. In terms of feature, this camcorder has a 2-inch LCD screen, 10x optical zoom and image stabilization. Akihabaranews
Canon 40D with 10.1 MP sensor on its way?
Brace yourself! Canon’s new EOS 40D SLR camera is on its way. This is a new addition to the illustrious family of Canon’s SLR cameras – the 30D, 400D, etc. Apparently, this camera would incorporate a 10.1 MP CMOS sensor and a 2.5 inch LCD. For dust-free photography, it would feature an anti-dust lens. Additionally, like its predecessors it would incorporate a Digic II processor for precision photgraphy. The company is however worried that this report would affect the sales of its popular 30D. And the report that the camera would be out in September has been dismissed by Canon as just a wild speculation. Speculation or no speculation, photography buffs would certainly look forward to the new 40D priced at (again a speculation!!!) $1300. And if you ask where the pic has come from, all we can say is it is just a figment of imagination. Whatever be the case, sit tight ‘coz the 40D is certainly on its way, sooner or later. via: gizmodo , livingroom
A whole new experience of viewing with USB webcam of ThinkGeek
Are you fed up with the limitations of yours webcam and really want to have more. For such demanding customers, who can’t compromise with the quality, ThinkGeek has launched yet another innovative product, which is a USB webcam but with 7x zoom. The telescopic qualities of this webcam will help you to capture the details even of the distant things. Above all the product is equipped with video conferencing capabilities, snapshot button and a unique feature of rotating lens as well. If that’s not all this telescope webcam comes with a mini-tripod. Techeblog