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World’s Smallest 8-MegaPixel Camera Ever!! By Samsung

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Samsung says, one of the world’s smallest high-resolution cameras yet. Although capable of 8-megapixel shots, the this camera is roughly as wide as a coin and a third of an inch thick, allowing it to fit into far thinner and more compact phones than even many 5-megapixel cameras. The sensor is also more powerful than most at its size with up to ISO 1600 light sensitivity, anti-blur and noise correction, and both face and smile detection for portraits.

Samsung says the camera will be used both in Korea and abroad, in mobile phones as well as digital cameras and other portable media devices.

Production samples arrived in market with products containing the tiny camera in consumer’s hands in the second half of the year like innov8.

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Samsung innov8 i8510 Mobile With 8 MP Camera

Samsung innov8 i8510 awaited 8-megapixel camera-phone for GSM market, it reinforces Samsung’s renowned leadership in camera-phone.

Samsung innov8 (Model name: i8510) takes mobile handset photography and multimedia experience to new heights. It offers users top of the range camera technologies, a surround-sound cinematic video experience, the best mobile Internet browsing experience and mobile gaming capabilities.

Efficiently designed for mobile multimedia, Samsung innov8 provides with the most innovative 24/7 multimedia entertainment features. It also offers a easy to use experience.

– Crystal clear 2.8” 16M color LCD
– The 8G or 16GB Flash memory
– External memory slot upto additional 16G
– 1200mAh battery provides a long enough battery life
– Video player formats including DivX, WMV, Real Player and MPEG4
– External dual speakers and 3D surround sound supported by DNSe 2.0
– Pre-embedded games, Asphalt and FIFA 08
– Offers optical mouse and 4-way navigation key for PC-like browsing experience
– HSDPA high speed Internet and WiFi connection
– GPS technology for navigation and geo-tagging service
– Symbian OS V9.3, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
– Can download various ready-made applications
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Global Launch of First 8-megapixel Camera Phone, Designed for Powerful Mobile Photography and Multimedia Experience
Samsung innov8 is going to be launched in Europe in August, and then expanded to other markets during September.

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HDR-TG1 Sony’s Smallest HD Video Recorder Yet in World

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The HDR-TG1 is 1.3 inch thick by 4.7 inches high by 2.5 inches wide and weighs 10.6 ounces. It’s a tall and thin camcorder with a fold-out display — a design along the same lines as Sanyo’s Xacti line of high-def camcorders, but the Sony camcorder is about two-thirds the volume of Sanyo’s latest full high-def model.

One of the secrets of its thinness is the lack of a DV tape desk, hard-disk or optical drive. Instead the TG1 records to a Memory Stick Pro Duo or Pro-HG Duo memory card.

The camera lays down AVCHD format video at 1920 by 1080 resolution (so-called Full HD).

In the highest quality “FH” mode, which is full HD resolution at 16M bps, the supplied 4G-byte card will be able to store 25 minutes of footage. This lengthens to 55 minutes in HQ mode, which records a 1,440 by 1,080 resolution image at 9M bps. The SP and LP modes record drop the video bit rate — and thus the quality — to 7M bps and 5M bps, respectively and result in 65 minutes and 85 minutes of recording time.

In addition to video the camcorder can also take 4-megapixel resolution still images.

Other features include an optical 10X zoom, 2.7-inch widescreen touch panel LCD monitor and HDMI connector.

It will be available in Japan from April 20 and will cost around ¥130,000 (US$1,300). In the U.S. it will appear in May and will cost about US$900.

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New Lumix DMC-FX500 with Touch-screen and Joystick by Panasonic

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Panasonic recently announced the Lumix DMC-FX500 — the company’s first digital camera with a 3-inch touch-screen LCD – also featuring a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1 megapixels.

The FX500 features a dual control system using touch-screen and joystick operation, the ability to record high definition (HD) video and advanced intelligent auto (iAuto) technologies.

Panasonic’s iA (Intelligent Auto) mode is an advanced system of technologies that engage automatically, so the user does not have to change any settings. Maximizing the iA mode, users can go a step further and easily set auto focus and exposure by simply touching the screen.

The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX500 will be available in black and silver models for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $399.95 in the US by May 2008.

 source:tech2

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New Sony Digital SLRs With Two Image Sensors

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Sony’s latest digital SLR models, the and the Alpha DSLR-A350, introduce an innovative, dual-sensor approach to previewing your image in real-time on the LCD screen, just as you can do today with digital point-and-shoot cameras.

Although Sony is not the first company to use two sensors to generate a live preview, the company is the first to offer both live preview and full control of the auto-focus system, including during rapid-fire burst-mode shooting.

Live view remains a relatively new feature on digital SLR models. By definition, with a digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera, you see what the lens sees; but, the actual image is captured when you flip up the mirror and open the shutter. In order to offer a live preview of an SLR model, manufacturers have typically had to preview the image off of the same sensor that handles capturing the image.

The first digital SLR with a live LCD preview–Olympus’ $1000 (with 14-45mm lens) EVolt E-330–came out about a year ago. Now, several other manufacturers–including the $1300 (body only) Canon EOS 40D and the $4500 Canon EOS 1D Mark III, and the $1800 (body only) Nikon D300 and $5000 Nikon D3 and Nikon D3–are offering this feature; and the recently introduced Pentax K20D ($1300 body only) that does so as well. The Sony A300 costs $800 for the body only, or $900 for the body plus an 18-70mm lens.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 specifications:

Sensor 14.2 megapixel, 23.6×15.8mm CCD
Lens/Zoom Minolta A-type bayonet mount (Alpha mount)
LCD/Viewfinder 2.7″, 230K-pixel tiltable TFT LCD; Penta-mirror optical viewfinder
Sensitivity ISO 100-3200
Shutter Speed 30-1/4000 seconds
Shooting Modes Not Specified
Scene Presets Not Specified
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Color Temperature/Color Filter, Custom
Metering Modes 40-Segment, Center-Weighted, Spot
Focus Modes 9-point AF system, mode not specified
Drive Modes Normal, Burst
Flash Modes Auto, Fill, Rear Flash Sync, Slow Sync, High-Speed Sync
Self Timer Settings
 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off
Memory Formats Compact Flash
Internal Memory
 None
File Formats JPEG, RAW
Max. Image Size Not Specified
Max. Video Size
 N/A
Zoom During Video N/A
Battery STAMINA rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 730 shots
Connections USB 2.0
Additional Features Dynamic Range Optimizer, Super SteadyShot, Live View, Bionz Engine Processor

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JVC Unveils HD Camcorders

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JVC has announced two new High Definition (HD) Everio-brand hard disk-based camcorders for consumer use.

The new GZ-HD6 and GZ-HD5 are expected to go on same in March priced at US$1,399.99 and $1,199.99 respectively.

Both cameras ship with a complement of Windows video editing and download software, but they also include plug-in software “to facilitate data import into various Mac applications.” What’s more, the camcorders work with JVC’s VD40 Everio Share Station, which lets users burn video to DVD without having to use a computer first.

The cameras both utilize Fujinon HD lenses, and employ progressive-scan 3CCD imaging systems. The cameras record video to a built-in hard disk at 1920 x 1080 — full HD video quality, and they provide 1080p 60 frame per second output using HDMI 1.3. They also sport optical image stabilization to reduce camera shake.

Also common to both models is a microphone jack input and manual controls; the cameras both have manual focus rings, manual white balance, exposure control, shutter priority mode, aperture priority mode and sharpness control. There’s a Focus Assist function and a “zebra” function that displays a striped pattern across highlight areas on the image in the LCD monitor to help you adjust exposure.

The main difference between the two units, besides a black chassis on the HD6 and a silver chassis for the HD5, is hard disk space — the HD6 has a 120GB hard disk drive, while the HD5 has a 60GB hard disk. This is suitable for up to 24 or 12 hours of recorded video in the 1440 LP mode, according to JVC.

JVC’s Web site had not been updated with information about the new models as Macworld posted this article.

source:pcworld 

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Kodak Launches 10MP High-zoom Digicam

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At the Photo Marketing Association Show (PMA), Eastman Kodak Company announced the latest addition to its line of Kodak Easyshare consumer digital cameras. The Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS Zoom Digital Camera – with 10-megapixel resolution and 12x optical zoom with optical image stabilization – marries an advanced, high performance feature set to a compact size.

“With the newest addition to the EasyShare family, Kodak makes it even easier for consumers to capture life’s high-performance memories,” said Pierre Schaeffer, chief marketing officer, Kodak’s Consumer Digital Imaging Group. “The smart technology found on the Kodak Easyshare Z1012 IS enables consumers to capture important moments and seamlessly bring pictures to life on vivid prints, HD displays, and wireless picture frames.”

The Easyshare Z1012 IS boasts a suite of exclusive features that capture detailed pictures in the most challenging settings, yet its compact body can fit in the palm of your hand. Some of the smart features that make great picture-taking simple include:

* Click-to-capture speed (0.14 sec) and auto-focus accuracy.
* Kodak’s smart capture technology automatically identifies the scene and adjusts the settings to deliver a great picture in almost any environment.
* Capture the details in low light conditions and fast action situations with high ISO (up to 3,200).
* Advanced settings including program, aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual mode (PASM).
* Face Detection locates faces and automatically adjusts camera settings.
* Multimedia slideshow feature combines your pictures with music and transition effects right on camera.

The Easyshare Z1012 IS will retail for US $299.95 (MSRP) and will be available in the US in the first half of 2008. Pricing and availability in India have not been announced yet.

source:tech2

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Panasonic Launches Seven New Digicams

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Panasonic recently launched seven new compact digital cameras targeted at various market segments. For details, read on…

The new line of super-slim Lumix FX-Series digicams is introduced with the DMC-FX35, complete with Panasonic’s first-ever 25mm ultrawide lens. The FX35, with 10.1 megapixels, features 4x optical zoom, Advanced Intelligent Auto mode, a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens offering f2.8 brightness and the new fourth-generation Venus Engine image processor. It will be available in the US in March in silver, black, and blue, at an MSRP of $349.95.

Also announced were two point-and-shoot models: the DMC-LZ10 and DMC-LZ8. Featuring two key enhancements over last year’s DMC-LZ7, the new models feature Leica DC VARIO-ELMAR lenses and wideangle shooting – 30mm on the LZ10 and 32mm on the LZ8. Further, both boast manual controls, convenient AA battery operation, 5x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto Mode, and Venus Engine IV. They will be available in February in black and silver, at an MSRP of $249.95 and $179.95 respectively.

The newly launched Lumix FS-Series of digital cameras debuted a pair of 10.1-megapixel models, the DMC-FS20 and DMC-FS5, both of which feature a 30mm wideangle Leica DC lens with 4x optical zoom. The FS models, a stylish sister-line of the highly-acclaimed LUMIX FX-Series, combines easy operation with a slim, compact look. Both models have Intelligent Auto Mode – an advanced intuitive system of technologies that help users take better photos more easily. The DMC-FS20 (MSRP $299.95) will be available in pink, black, and silver; while the DMC-FS5 (MSRP $249.95) will come in red, black, and silver. Both will be available in the US market sometime next month.

Finally, Panasonic introduced two new additions to its award-winning TZ family of LUMIX digicams, the DMC-TZ5 and DMC-TZ4. Both pack a 28mm wideangle, 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens in a compact design. Other features include Intelligent Exposure and Digital Red-eye Correction. The DMC-TZ5 is available in blue, black, and silver, at an MSRP of $349.95; while the DMC-TZ4 comes in black and silver, at an MSRP of $299.95. Both models will be available in late March 2008.

source:tech2 

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Canon VIXIA HV30 HD Camcorder With Advanced DIGIC DV II Image Processor

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Canon has recently announced the launch of its latest VIXIA HV30 HD camcorder, which is the successor to the highly acclaimed, award-winning Canon HV20, incorporating Canon exclusive advanced features to bring knowledgeable and demanding videographers the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality.

The latest Canon VIXIA HV30 is the stylish and compact camcorder which able to capture 16:9 format, true 1080 High Definition resolution video to MiniDV cassette tapes.

Key Features Of Canon VIXIA HV30:

* 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Sensor (1920 x 1080)
* DIGIC DVII image processor
* SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
* 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD
* Instant AF (Auto Focus)
* HD Video Lens – 10x HD Genuine Canon Optical zoom
* HDMI & Advanced Accessory Shoe Terminals
* 30p Progressive Mode and 24p Cinema Mode

“With the exception of those features, the product is the same as the HV20. Is it a revolutionary product? No. But it’s a very strong product as the HV20 was a very strong product and we added just a couple of features…to make it even more attractive to a wider range of consumers,” said Mitchell Glick, assistant manager of Product Marketing, Consumer Division for Canon USA.

The new Canon VIXIA HV30 HD camcorder is expected to be available at the end of February for $999.

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Sony Launches 5 New W-Series Cyber-shots

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Sony’s Cyber-shot W-Series has gained a new look for 2008, with five new cameras that team HD image quality with easy-to-use features. Available in a choice of colors, the new W-Series boasts clean lines and contemporary looks. Inside the all-aluminum case, all five models come with the latest Sony technology.

The range is topped by the 10.1 megapixel Cyber-shot W170 that sports an extra-large, bright 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD. There’s also a Carl Zeiss wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom. Thanks to its minimum focal length of 28mm (35mm equivalent), zooming out to wide angle lets you squeeze in more of landscapes and group photos without cropping the subject.

The W170 now features Intelligent Scene Recognition that takes the guesswork out of selecting the right camera settings in a range of common shooting situations. In Advanced mode, the camera takes two shots – one with standard automatic settings and the other with optimized settings – allowing you to pick your favorite. Other key features include Smile Shutter, Face Detection and Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization for clearer low-light shooting.

With a resolution of 8.1 effective megapixels, the W150 has the same 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD as the flagship W170. It also features a 5x zoom Carl Zeiss wide-angle lens, plus Smile Shutter, Face Detection, Super Steady Shot, and Intelligent Scene Recognition.

The W130 also boasts 8.1 effective megapixel resolution, along with Smile Shutter, Face Detection, Super SteadyShot and a 4x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens. The W120 shares similar specifications but with a resolution of 7.2 effective megapixels.

The entry-level W110 offers 7.2 effective megapixel resolution plus 4x optical zoom, Smile Shutter and Face Detection.

The W120 will be available for about $200 in pink, blue, black and silver in March 2008. The W130 will be offered in pink, black and silver for about $230 the same month. The W150 model will hit retail in sophisticated champagne, red, black and silver for about $250 in April. The DSC-W170 model will also be available around the same time in the same colors for about $300.

source:tech2