The experts at the DigicamReview got their hands on the chic Samsung’s NV3 digicam that is also the world’s second PMP digital camera. Other than that, the 7.2-megapixel camera plays Xvid MPEG4 videos on its 2.5" screen and also boasts MP3 playback. They have called the NV3 an "excellent value" at around £165 ($315) but the camera suffered with "lower than expected detail, lack of color, and over-processed look" seen in test shots. However, its amazing ability to focus on objects just one centimeter away owing to its super macro mode was appreciated. Other satisfying features of the NV3 are 30fps VGA mode, MP3 / XviD playback on the go, 2 hours and 10 minutes of battery life while viewing video and 3 hours, 50 minutes with MP3 play. In the nutshell, the Samsung NV3 was dubbed as ‘definitely recommended’ if you are on the hunt for a compact camera with MP3 functionality.
Nikon D40 DSLR officially announced!
Few days back, a new digital camera from Nikon was in talks. Finally, they have officially introduced the 6.1-megapixeler D40 DSLR that features 420-pixel sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering II metering system. The Nikon D40 is stated as the most compact Nikon camera till today. The salient features of the Nikon D40 are: 1. 2.5-inch 230,000-pixel LCD display 2. 0.8x viewfinder magnification 3. New graphical user interface 4. Filter effects including D-Lighting and red-eye reduction 5. Compatible with Nikon’s iTTL flash system The Nikon D40 is capable of capturing 100 JPEG images in normal mode consecutively at the rate of 2.5 frames per second. The camera will start shipping in the first week of December in a kit including 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED II AF-S DX zoom lens for $600.
TC- 242N: A 5.0 megapixel camera/ binoculars
The TC- 242N is a 5.0 Megapixel digital camera cum binoculars and it is claimed that you will be able to read a license plate 300 yards away. A cool gadget for the geeks who love to record what they see through binoculars. Good for site seeing and safari where you would not like first to peer into binocular and then juggle for camera to shoot the animals. Its USB compatibility means that you can easily download data to your PC and share. You will also find a USB 1.1 integrated with this device but it is beyond my knowledge why USB 2.0 was not integrated. The camera/ binocular features a SD card slot and a 8x non digital zoom. It has a 1.5-inch TFT LCD screen which gives two resolution modes of 1600 x 1200 and 640 x 480. When plugged to your PC it is compatible to Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP. The device has dimensions of 6 x 1.5 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds. It is available at Gadget Universe for $200.
Camera remote works with whole range of cameras
The Brando has manufactured a remote control for your dSLR(Digital Single Lens Reflex) or Camera with interchangeable lens. The remote can work with almost all the major brands like Canon, Pentax, Olympus, Fuji, Minolta and Nikon. The remote uses infrared technology to connect to the camera and can come in handy when you have to click your snaps alone or would like to take a candid photo of someone. More over it is also at home with both film and Digital cameras. The kit will include a remote and the battery and you pay just $12 for it.
Hello Kitty DC500 digicam
Here comes Hello Kitty again blushing in pink. Specifications hardly matter for the Hello Kitty lovers; anyhow, the Hello Kitty DC500 digital camera integrates 5-megapixel CCD, 2-inch LCD, 32MB built-in memory, SD card slot, and video support up to VGA resolutions. The digicam is 1-inches thick and supports USB 1.1 interface. But, who the heck cares when we are talking about pink.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ7 wins a DIWA Gold Award
The celebrated global organization of collaborating websites, DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) has bestowed the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ7 digital "megazoom" camera with a DIWA Gold Award. The megazoom camera Lumix FZ07 along with its large 2.5-inches LCD screen boasts other impressive features. Its powerful Venus Engine II image processor lets the camera react to any command instantly. The FZ07 allows the users to shoot VGA video of TV quality. While its features a 6-megapixel camera that might not be a cup of tea of most of the professionals who long for high pixel count. But, you can’t co-relate that to the image quality in case of FZ07 since it is backed by an exceptional lens and a high quality image sensor to produce quality images with natural color performance. The automatic and manual controls are like that of a DSLR camera. DIWA concluded that the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ7 is one of the most versatile cameras ever built and is an ideal choice for any photographer.
‘Canon vs Nikon’ price war gets hot, Canon EOS Rebel XTi’s slashed to $599
Competition always brings out something innovative and cheap for consumers and smelling the upcoming competition from Nikon’s new 6-megapixel D40 Digital SLR, Canon has reduced the price of its EOS Rebel XTi by $300 and subsequently made the price equal to that of the rival product. This step may or may not affect these companies but the customers will be very delighted with the news as now they can cherish good quality photographs from EOS Rebel XTi with 18-55mm lens for just $599.95.
Pentax drops ASAHI PENTAX LX Gold weather-resistant DSLR
Elegantly shaped and gold plated camera looks like a delicate piece of art. The camera is fully water-proof & dust-resistant which ensures that it can sustain its looks for ages. Pentax, presented ‘ASAHI PENTAX LX Gold’ SLR camera to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Another 10-megapixels premium DSLR camera ‘K10D’ was also displayed on the eve.
London Police to be equipped with ‘RoboCop’ Cameras
Cops love gadgets too. Well, the police officers in London will we soon outfitted with head-mounted cameras that will record everything in the way the officer is moving. The tiny cameras used are about the size of AA batteries and are capable of shooting crisp quality images. Being used as a device to combat anti-social behavior, these head cameras will be testes by eight Metropolitan beat officers this month and if the test is a success, all the police officers will be equipped with head-cams. These new ‘Robocops’ will be an addition to the count of surveillance machines peering at the public. The video caught by the head-cam can be sent to a central database where wrongdoings will be recorded by a computer.
Nikon D40 review: A cute little cheap thing
Finally the wait is over Nikon D40 is to arrive in December. Here is some of the first hand info on the product. It is the first D-SLR to have a price $599 or £317 and has a SD card slot with 18-55mmf/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom- Nikkor lens. It can shoot 2.5 frames per second. The battery can let you click 470 images before it needs a recharge. It is basically being touted as a budget D-SLR. It is an entry level hassle free camera which is easy to use and the people shifting to D-SLR technology can easily grow with this camera. Apart from the camera the kit will include a battery, charger, power cable, USB cable, and strap. It does not have the auto focus feature which is quite common in this category. Gizmodo says (they compared it with Cannon 30 D) that at 1600 the grain goes out of control and if the picture looks bright that can be attributed to bright LCD of the camera. It further adds the camera lens feels entry level.