Archive for the ‘Digital Cameras’ Category

Pentax Optio W90 waterproof digital camera Revealed

Pentax has taken off the wraps from its latest waterproof digital camera, the all new Pentax Optio W90 digital camera. The latest offering from the Pentax comes with a woven web fabric strap with a carabiner for attaching the camera to backpack or other sporting gear. The camera can be called rugged one as it is shockproof, dustproof, waterproof as well as coldproof.

The 12.1MP camera features JIS Class 8 waterproof upto depth of 20 feet, shockproof against fall from 4 feet, JIS Class 6 dustproof and can bear the temperature as low as -10 C. It offers optical zoom of 5x and is capable to record 720p HD videos at 30fps. The camera comes with a 2.7-inch bright LCD display with 16:9 aspect ratio making it easily viewable in daylight condition. +Continue Reading

Pentax Optio W90 Rugged Camera Announced

Pentax has added one more rugged camera to its Optio series, the new Pentax Optio W90. It is the eleventh generation optio waterproof digital camera built for the rugged adventure lovers.

The new W90 is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and coldproof. The 12.1-megapixel W90 offers a 5x Optical Zoom along with innovative features and style that suppress other digital camera available in the market. It comes with a Digital Microscope mode with LED lightning to capture extremely small objects. The device comes packed with woven web fabric strap complete with a carabiner to attach the camera to a backpack and other outdoor gear. +Continue Reading

Casio adds EX-S7 and EX-Z35 Digital Camera

Casio has taken off the covers from its latest offering in the Exilim series of Digital Cameras, the EX-S7 and EX-Z35. Both the camera comes with many features including Best Shot, Face detection and Easy mode.

The 12.1-megapixel EX-S7 and EX-Z35 comes with a 1/2.3-inch CCD image sensor and offers 2.7-inch and 2.5-inch TFT LCD display respectively. They also make easier to capture distant object with 3x optical zoom, 4x Digital zoom and 18.7x HD Zoom. Still images may be recorded in JPEG, DCF and DPOF format while the videos can be recorded in Motion JPEG, AVI and IMA-ADPCM formats.

The EX-S7 flaunts the latest Exilim Engine 5.0 developed by casio which offers speedy image processing and better quality images. Its Dynamic Photo function allows user to design their own visuals with green-screen life effects and upload it directly to social networking sites or mail to friends. +Continue Reading

Panasonic AG-3DA1 full HD 3D camcorder Available for pre-order

The latest Panasonic AG-3DA1 twin-lens full HD 3D camcorder, which the company has showed in the CES 2010 is now available for preorder.

The camcorder comes equipped with dual lenses and two 1920×1080 2.07MP 3-MOS imagers and is capable to record 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p and 720/60p, 50p in AVCHD mode. The convergence point is adjusted by the twin-lens system used in the optical section. It can shoot upto 3hrs of video in AVCHD PH mode on 32GB SD card.

The camcorder comes with a HD-SDI out, HDMI 1.4 and two XLR connector and inbuilt microphone. +Continue Reading

Canon Rebel T2i Digital SLR camera Revealed

Soon after the launch of the EOS 550D digital SLR camera, Canon has announced a another flagship model for its popular Rebel DSLR series camera named EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR camera. It comes packed with features incorporated in the 550D along with many new features added also.

The Rebel T2i offers 3.7fps shooting, 63-Dual Layer Metering System, ISO range of 100-6400 and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Imaging processor. It is capable to record HD videos and take 18-megapixel still pictures. Unlike the previous camera, this camera offers Full HD video capture with manual exposure control, external microphone input jack and selectable frame rate.

It also incoporates a new feature for standard movie recording called Movie Crop, which provides 7x additional zoom with the same image quality as that of the SD video. It can capture video in NTSC and PAL standard with selectable frame rates, it offers Full HD video recording at 30,25 and 24fps while the HD movie can be recorded at 60 or 50 fps. +Continue Reading

Canon Introduces EOS 550D DSLR camera

Canon has introduced a new DSLR camera in its EOS range, the all new Canon EOS 550D. This new DSRL comes loaded with lots of latest generation features and technologies which is currently available in high-range professional DSLR’s.

The 550D features 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor as well as Canon’s advanced DIGIC 4 image processor. It is also capable to record HD movies. Other features incorporated in the camera includes ISO setting of 100-6400, 14-bit image processing, in-camera noise reduction technology, 9-point AF system, 3.7fps continous shooting and iFCL metering system.

The camera can record 1080p Full HD movies at 30,25 and 24fps while the 720P HD videos can be recorded at 60 and 50fps. It comes with an 3.5mm stereo headphone socked inorder to employ an external microphone. The camera’s 7.7cm bright LCD display offers clear view even under sunlight and comes with anti-reflective and water-repellent coating. +Continue Reading

Nikon Coolpix S4000 and S3000 cameras

Samsung has added two new models in its S-series of digital cameras, the Coolpix S4000 and S3000. These cameras comes with optimized image processing system and offers various features which includes Skin softening, Face-Priority AF, Smile timer, Bling detection, in-camera red eye fix and much more.

Both the cameras flaunts 12.0MP CCD sensor and 4X optical zoom NIKKOR lens. In order to prevent blurring of images Nikon has incorporated various funtions such as Electronic Vibration Reduction, Motion Detection and Best Shot Selector to take pictures at low light condition. The ISO sensitivity is claimed to be around 80 to 3200. +Continue Reading

Nikon Coolpix S8000 and S6000 digital cameras

Nikon has launched two more flashy digital cameras, the Nikon S8000 and S6000. Both the cameras comes equipped with latest generation features which includes lens-shift VR, motion detection, enhanced flash control, subject tracking, HD movie recording, Smart portrait mode and Auto scene selector.

The S8000 incorporates 14.1MP CCD sensor and 30mm-300mm focal lenght Nikkor lens which offers 10x optical zoom. It boasts 3-inch bright LCD display which comes with anti-reflection coating and has 32MB of internal memory. The camera comes with SD card slot in order to increase the storage capacity and is powered by rechargable EN-EL12 batteries. +Continue Reading

Nikon unfurls L21 and L22 Digital Camera

Nikon has revealed its two new digital camera, the Coolpix L22 and L21 point and shoot camera. This camera will be launched in a budget range and will come power packed with alot of features.

The camera boasts NIKKOR lens with 3.6x optical zoom and offers various functionalities like image processing engine based on EXPEED, Nikon’s unique image processing technology, Easy Auto mode and Smart Portrait Mode.

The 12MP L22 houses 3-inch TFT LCD and is powered by AA-size batteries. It is available in blue, silver black and red color. While, the L21 flaunts 8MP sensor and will be made available in Pink, Silver and Brown colors. It comes equipped with bright 2.5-inch LCD display. +Continue Reading

Olympus µ-5010 Digital Camera

Olympus has taken off the covers from another digital camera which belongs to the µ Series, the µ-5010.

The camera houses 14MP 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor along with 28mm wide-angle lens offering 5x optical zoom. Its 2.7-inch bright screen allows user to view photos in daytime easily. The camera is capable to record HD movie in MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format in SD/SDHC high speed memory cards. It comes with a 1GB onboard memory.

The camera’s battery can be recharged by connecting to PC via USB port. HDMI out control allows the user to change picture during slideshow and do other operation using their TV remote control. +Continue Reading