The recent images leaked on the Internet are those of the Nikon D3000 camera. These images could very well be the work of some rabid fan, but never the less, we like what we see. This entry level DSLR has a smaller body compared to the D5000, no HDMI connectors, no microphone and most likely no articulating display. This may certainly mean there won’t be a video recording feature on it. Interestingly, the images on Nikon Rumors show a...
The worlds fastest and most sensitive OCam camera is set to click the galaxy as a result of a collaborative effort between ESO and three French laboratories from the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique/Institut National des Sciences de l'Univers (CNRS/INSU). This ultra fast camera is capable of taking 1500 finely exposed pictures per second and produces 240X240 pixel images. OCan can be a key component of the next generation of adaptive optics instruments of Europe's ground-based astronomy...
The Pentax Optio W80’s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim one inch body, and a wide angle...
Photography could be one of the oldest hobbies especially those who started early. It is always such joy to see those old cameras in their huge sizes and shapes, leather bound or otherwise. Now Olympus is feeling the nostalgia as well and is making evident on its new retro interchangeable lens E P1. It is celebrating 50 years of the PEN film camera and this launch will explain the importance of Olympus in the market as well. The E-P1...
Panasonic Japan has announced a new range of Class 10 SDHC cards which support a reading capacity of 22 mbps read which is significant bump from the current 15MB/s of Class 6 SDHC cards. They will be made available by July in capacities from 4GB to 32GB with the latter selling for 40,000 Yen ($ 440). [Panasonic Japan]...
Just to refresh your memory the Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds rangefinder-style camera has a D-SLR sensor packed into the super compact retro styled body. A top shot image was leaked earlier and now this front shot which has come from the company itself. The camera will be made official tomorrow. [Gizmodo]...
Casio today announced the release of digital camera, the Exilim Hi-Zoom EX-H10. With a thin, compact body and a wide-angle 24mm, 10x optical zoom lens, this new model can also take 1,000 shot son a single battery charge — making it the perfect travel companion. The long-life battery gives users about 11 consecutive hours of viewing on a single charge. Only Casio could find a way to pack a 10X optical zoom lens, large, 3.0-inch monitor and a CCD-shift...
We have all gone back to the good old days of the analog revolution at some point in time or the other. In fact, I’m planning to replace the digital speedometer on my bike back to analog. There’s nothing like the thrill that builds with a hand rising above limits. The same can be said about the Samsung WB1000 which has analog indicators for battery and memory. This 12.2 megapixel shooter sports a three inch AMOLED display screen that...
Sony has extended the Alpha line of cameras that aim at giving amateur photographers a first touch of a DSLR without scaring them. Three new models, Alpha 230, 330 and 380 are said to be all set for launch. These will be smaller in size, thus making them considerably less scary as compared to those high-priced, high-end, mammoth DSLRs that we have seen before. Since the new of these three cameras isn’t out in the official Sony papers, we...
If you have been closely following the chain of latest DSLR’s around then it is quite likely that the Pentax K20D hasn’t escaped your ears. Besides a 14.6 MP CMOS sensor, it also has a 2.8 inch LCD screen, image stabilization and dust proofing. However, as if these were not enough, Pentax have decided to come out with a Titanium version of the same. This one’s bound to be more expensive but it also gives some incredible grace and...
Transcends best-selling P8 all-in-one USB Card Reader is now available in eye-catching pearly pink and baby blue. The versatile Transcend P8 card reader is designed completely from an aesthetic perspective, including its shape, color, finish, details and even its functions. Transcend P8 directly accepts the most popular memory cards currently available, including CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile, microSD, and microSDHC cards. Moreover, it also supports miniSD, miniSDHC, and MMCmicro cards with an adapter....
You might think it’s a crazy-looking camera but the looks are like that for a reason. The design makes it shoot 3D footage in HD. Most 3D video recording systems require two cameras close to each other; Panasonic puts both the lenses in one camera. It works by recording two separate video tracks onto a proprietary P2 flash memory system. It then combines those into one piece of footage for display on 3D screens. This is still a concept...
Nikon today announced the newest addition to its family of quality DX-format digital SLRs, the D5000. The Nikon D5000 inherits the same brilliant image quality from Nikon's highly regarded DX-format digital SLR, the D90. Featuring a 12.3 effective megapixel CMOS sensor, Nikon's exclusive EXPEED image processing system, and compatibility with a comprehensive selection of NIKKOR lenses, the Nikon D5000 produces highly detailed images that exhibit smooth tonal gradation, outstanding color reproduction, and low noise across a wide ISO sensitivity...
Generation Loss from hadto on Vimeo. Not many people know this but the .jpg extension for digital image files is actually not so different from duplicating VHS cassettes from yester year. The JPEG format is a lossy compression method, which removes information from the image. Take a look at what saving the same file over 600 times does to an image of a clear blue sky. Clearly that’s why its not used in astronomical or medical imaging or other purposes...
Sanyo has again placed itself at the top of its game by offering a new dual camera range which has blurred the line when it comes to digital still cameras as well as video camcorders. It gives the users the ability to shoot beautiful stills and record videos of their favorite memories at the same time. I admit these functions are not something new when they are merged into a single device, but Sanyo goes a step further by offering...
