Join Kodak Easyshare M590 digital camera ready to rock and roll
Kodak has introduced its latest Easyshare M590 digital camera which is more than ready to knock your socks off – those who are looking for a consumer class digital camera with pretty intelligent controls without having to fiddle with the knobs and dials found on a DSLR. Of course, a compact digital camera like this might not be able to offer the flexibility of a real DSLR or Micro Four Thirds shooter, but at least it is dummy-proof so to speak, as you let the camera’s processor select all the settings for you to capture your favorite memories. The latest Easyshare M590 is dubbed by Kodak to be the “ultimate social networking accessory for people who love to share their pictures”. Hmmm, is that really so? What defines a social networking accessory anyway? We would say that a smartphone is by far and large a much more suitable social networking accessory.
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JVC unveils Picsio pocket cameras for the masses
Don’t you just love miniaturization? Just rewind the clock by a few years to find full HD camcorders for the home consumer, you’ll be surprised at their size and price points. Fast forward to today, and you will be able to pick up devices such as JVC’s latest Picsio pocket cameras in the form of the GC-WP10 and GC-FM2 that will come with full HD video recording capability, working great even under low-light conditions. Other hardware specifications include a three-inch touch screen for easy operation and playback viewing, compatibility with Eye-Fi cards that will throw in instant Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless transfer of files to your computer from the camcorder itself, not to mention the waterproof ability of the Picsio GC-WP10.
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Kodak announces new PLAYTOUCH Video Camera
Kodak isn’t just all about photo prints, you know, as the company also has its own range of digital imaging hardware. The latest among the entire bunch would be the PLAYTOUCH video camera, where it will attempt to keep up with the times by featuring a 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display that allows you to go through your entire collection of high definition videos using nothing but the swipe of a fingertip. Thanks to new on-camera editing as well as Kodak’s exclusive Share Button, it will make the PLAYTOUCH Video Camera all the easier for consumers to share their favorite moments with friends and family – in full 1080p HD, no less.
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Nikon D3100 targets the entry-level DSLR market
Nikon knows that the DSLR market has been growing from strength to strength as the prices of such devices drop due to advancements in technology, while the rest of the world is better able to afford said shooters which were once the domain of professionals and rich. Enter the Nikon D3100, the latest entry level Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera that comes equipped with a new CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon as well as a new image-processing engine which is more than able to capture high-definition images that exhibit superior image quality, alongside a Guide mode that enables users to capture images just the way they intend to. Not only that, the D3100 will be released wih the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens kit. More details on the D3100 will be shared in the extended post.
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Fujifilm announces FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera
Stereoscopic 3D is big business these days, and Fujifilm intends to milk this potential cash cow to the maximum with the FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera. As its name suggests, this model will go one up on its predecessor by being able to capture high-resolution 3D photos and movies in 3D HD at 720p, and this is made possible thanks to the new RP (Real Photo) Processor. Apart from that, it also comes with a new Mini HDMI port that lets you play back your recorded images and video on most 3D television systems – apart from its Autostereoscopic 3D Widescreen 3.5” LCD display, of course. It makes us wonder with all these 3D devices going around, would bridal studios start to offer 3D footage and 3D images for their clients?
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Canon EOS 7D Studio Version is top of the line shooter
Are you a budding photographer who wants something that is far out and able to help you achieve the next level in your photo shoots? Or are you already a seasoned professional who is looking for yet another piece of equipment to assist you in maintaining your position at the echelon of your industry? The Canon EOS 7D Studio Version will definitely appeal most to wedding and portrait photographers not to mention professional school and event photographers, where it comes with four levels of “locking” camera controls for studio environments. Not only that, the new EOS 7D Studio Version is also accompanied by the announcement of a Canon Barcode Solution that will link customer data directly with the image file in order for it to be maintained through the whole workflow process, making it perfect for school photographers, forensic and medical photo workflows.
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Lomo Panoramic 360° Camera
Take a Lomo camera and have it shoot at all angles around you and what do you get? Why, the Lomo Panoramic 360° Camera, of course! This £99.99 addition to your shutterbug collection will put a whole new perspective on things, and despite using 35mm film and a manual rubber band drive, it is one unique camera that is capable of shooting truly panoramic shots of the world around you. All you need to do is take hold of the handle, tug the ripcord and check out the Lomo as it spins on its own axis, shootnig everything all round in sight, making the final product four times longer compared to the standard landscape snap. Perfect for those who want to expand upon their photography skills, and you can also shoot 180° images by only pulling the cord halfway. Since it uses traditional film, you’ll probably need to make more budget for all the amount of film involved, not to mention its processing.
Panasonic HDC-SDT750 camcorder goes 3D
Stereoscopic 3D is a huge issue these days, and many companies have already rolled out full HD 3D-capable TVs at CES earlier this year, where many models have started to penetrate markets worldwide following the January announcement. Well, why wait for your local TV stations to offer 3D channels when you can create and store your own memories in 3D format? Panasonic offers this ability with the HDC-SDT750, which is touted to be the first consumer 3D camcorder in the world. It will be accompanied by a 3D conversion lens which allows you to shoot powerful and true-to-life 3D video content. Of course, just in case you are mulling over the idea of purchasing a 3D-capable TV in the future, you can always buy the Panasonic SDT750 and use it as a regular camcorder at the moment, where it does full 1080p High Definition (HD) in AVCHD without the 3D conversion lens unattached. Expect it to keep you and your audiences happy with a range of powerful features such as a 3MOS system, a Leica Dicomar lens and a 12x optical zoom.
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