Archive for the ‘Digital Cameras’ Category

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.

Altek recently announced that they will be releasing a new 8 megapixel camera sometime later this year. The new camera, which has not been officially named as of yet, is expected to have a 3” touch screen and a built-in GPS. The built-in GPS will allow Altek’s new camera to determine the exact longitude and latitude of the position at which the individual taking the picture is standing.

In addition, Altek’s new camera will be able to download photos containing GPS data and use that information to direct the camera’s owner to the position at which the picture was taken.

Flickr fans rejoice! Nikon’s new CoolPix S52c was made with people like you in mind.

Appearing to be a simple yet really nice looking 9 megapixel digital camera, the Nikon CoolPix S52c is actually WiFi capable. Once you’ve connected you’ll have access to Nikon’s Picture Town so you can upload, share, or send your photos on their site or to others as well. The camera also boasts a 3″ LCD, 3x digital zoom, SDHC support, optical image stabilization, and up to 2000 ISO, all for $280.

Now if they could only get it to make phone calls too….

Some where between your cell phone video camera and your average video camera stands the Flip Video. This little device has the standard design of a regular digital camera but offers a very simple and easy user interface so that almost anyone could pick it up and get rolling.

I had some hands on time when I was down in New York with Zipvo Real Estate Video Network and that’s really the field that I think this device is going to take off in the most. The two models, 60min for $179,99 and 30min for $149.99 made it so easy for us to record a property video and upload it through it’s built in USB. The only draw back is that their software is only easy for the third parties they’re working with instead of making it open source. Opening up their platform would be the smartest moves they could possibly make.

Remember those spy kits you had as a little kid? Well it looks like the guys over at ThinkGeek.com not only remember those kits, but found a product that’s got your decoder ring beat. Behold the 1.3 megapixel spy camera sunglasses!

These slick shades are equipped with UV400 polarized flip-up lens, a rechargable battery pack, USB mini interface, MP3 playback, a 1.3 megapixel camera with remote, and even 1GB of storage!

That’s a lot of features for a set of spy glasses that only cost $100. Especially considering the craptastic ones we had as kids that didn’t even block out the sun from our eyes.