Archive for the ‘Digital Cameras’ Category

At a startling price of $1,499.95, the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 camera is much anticipated by all the camera lovers. It is coming loaded with plenty of features and many photography enthusiasts will want to pay the extra amount just to have excellent photo prints which the camera assures. This new digital camera on the block has 12.1 mega pixels and offers interchangeable lenses. The high end price is because of the silent motor in the lens and can record high definition videos that are usually not found in most DSLRs.

There is also a lot of scope for creativity and the shutter speed can be changed for better image quality. The My Colour Mode is back from previous Lumix camera versions where you can adjust color and brightness of a photo right inside the camera.

The Nikon D5000 is the new DSLR available in the market and Nikon fans cannot stop raving about it. With a 12.3 megapixel sensor and the EXPEED processor, this DSLR seems to be similar to the Nikon D90. Nikon’s new camera also has an incredibly advanced autofocus system that results in an amazing photo quality. The convenient feature of retouching within the camera is also introduced in the D5000. There is continuous shooting option up to 4 frames per second and the ISO range is from 200 to 3200.

These specs seem quite promising and Nikon D5000 is another one of Nikon’s entry level DSLRs that will provide excellent photo finish.The camera is compact and is priced at $729.95.

It seems these days that the quality of an electronic device is not determined by the parts and quality it delivers, but whether or not it’s covered with crystals. Swarovski crystals, to be exact. If you are in need of a crystal encrusted camera to take with you to cotillions or charity balls, then you should look no further than the Mju 1040 by Olympus. It’s a limited edition camera which features a 10 megapixel shooter which is adorned with ninety-eight Swarovski crystals. The price for the camera is around $303 and will be available at the end of October.

Pentax has been working on a brand new addition to their line up, the Photokina. Apparently the German company has leaked a few images out for their latest design, and they look rather sharp. What we’ve got so far is confirmed information that this camera is in fact an entry level DSLR camera, providing 10.2 MP and a sharp 2.7 inch screen.

You won’t be getting any Live View out of this camera, but with an ISO of 3200 and fps of 3.5 all for just 500 euro’s, you can’t really complain. Well you could, but you could also just not buy it…

FujiFilm Canada is set to release a whole new line of cameras. We’re looking at a 10 megapixel FinePix S2000HD with 15x wide angle zoom and 2.7in LCD screen for just $300 Canadian. The S2000HD comes standard with a 1/2.3in CCD capable of capturing 3 megapixel images at a frame rate of 13.5fps and it also has up to a 6400 ISO at 5 megapixels that takes advantage of FujiFilm’s dual image stabilization.

If you’re curious about the HD in the name, the assumption is that it can shoot 720p Motion JPEG HD video if you have the need for it.

Besides the price tag, no other information, including a delivery date, have been confirmed.

If you are a photographer you know that no matter how hard you try you can never seem to get some of the angles you so desperately want because regular tripods just wont let you. Now you can achieve the angles you want with this great new tripod.

It has three legs that are pose able and bendable in any position you can dream up! You can wrap this tripod around a lamppost, a tree, a rock and even your friends head if needed. With this great tripod you can now get any angel you choose. This is got to be one of the best inventions so far for the clicking happy person in you!

The ever impressive line up of pocket video camera’s from the Flip Video series has yet to disappoint. With two previous models, the Flip Video and the Flip Video Ultra already a smash hit with those in the Real Estate Video world, it’s no wonder that their newest incarnation has already received so much attention.

The Flip Video Mino come packed with 2GB of storage, increasing the record time to a full hour, and is around 40% smaller than the Ultra. The price tag is pretty much where the Ultra premiered at as well, meaning that even with a price cut, the Mino will probably be the only solution worth checking out.

With a built in USB male adapter and software set to automatically upload any video you do to an assortment of different sites, make sure you pick up a Flip Video before the summer fun begins!

Microsoft has just announced a new web cam that is sure to turn a few eyeballs, and possibly more.  The Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 web cam, which is slated to come out in June is coming with a flexible base, so you can put it basically anywhere you want to.  It will cost $50, and is a pretty good investment considering the picture quality will be much better than half of those integrated ones that come with the laptops.

In a shrinking external web cam market, look for this new addition to be a major player, and possibly the most popularly bought and used one come summer.  Maybe some other brands will be jumping on the bandwagon as well, though.

Sanyo announced today that their new Xacti DMX-CA8 waterproof camcorder will be available in Japan around the middle of May. The Xacti DMX-CA8 will have an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor, a 5x optical zoom, and face chaser capabilities. The new camcorder will also be able to take pictures underwater at depths of up to 1.5 meters for periods of no longer than an hour.

There is currently no official word as to when the camcorder will be available in the United States, but the Xacti DMX-CA8 is expected to retail for around the yen equivalent of $490 when it releases in Japan.

Panasonic has just announced that their new Lumix DMC-TZ50 will be available in the United States sometime in May. The Lumix DMC-TZ50, which has been available in Japan for some time, is a 9.1 megapixel camera with a 10x optical zoom, a 28mm wide angle lens, and HD video support. However, the Lumix DMC-TZ50’s true claim to fame is its Wi-Fi capabilities as it can upload photos to an online album by connecting to an 802.11 b/g wireless network or through the TMobile® HotSpot service.

The Lumix DMC-TZ50 is expected to retail for $449.95 and individuals purchasing the camera before August 31, 2009 will receive a free year of TMobile® HotSpot service.