Verizon Casio Exilim NX9250 Spy Shots Surface

Verizon Casio Exilim NX9250 Spy Shots Surface

Spy shots of a rumored new Casio Exilim NX9250 device have recently surfaced… The CDMA device (as pictured above, and below!) should be coming to Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Wireless in the new year… and it supports dual band CDMA, EV-DO Rev. A and Bluetooth. The device should also pack a 5.1MP camera, 3x optical zoom and WVGA screen. This, all based on the fact that the phone appears to be based on the Casio W53CA Exilim flip device.

I can’t confirm or deny whether these snaps are the real deal as of yet. So rumor shots these will remain until further notice.

[BGR via HowardForums]

LEICA launches 1,000 units of 'D-LUX 4 TITAN' in Japan

LEICA launches 1,000 units of 'D-LUX 4 TITAN' in Japan

LEICA launches its limited edition digital camera 'D-LUX 4 TITAN' in Japan market in January, 2009.



Equipped with a 10.1M 1/1.63-inch CCD image sensor, the D-LUX 4 TITAN adopts a 2.5X zoom lens and a 3-inch 460,000-pixel LCD monitor.



Only 1,000 units of D-LUX 4 TITAN will be available. Coming with an unique case made of finest calf leather, it is available for 122,000(JPY).

(Via AVING WORLD | English.)

Snapture Flash adds crappy flash to crappy iPhone camera

Snapture Flash adds crappy flash to crappy iPhone camera

The iPhone's camera may be thoroughly eclipsed by several of its competitors, but the insane popularity of Apple's baby means that we've seen tons of accessories aimed at making that 2.1 megapixel sensor somewhat more useful -- like the Snapture Flash here, which tucks a xenon flash with red-eye reduction into a sleeve-type case. Although it's powered by the phone, it's apparently quite low-power -- SnaptureLabs estimates that you'll take 1000 shots before going dry -- and there's some sort of 'speaker amplification' built in as well, just in case you're super into enhancing mediocre parts of the iPhone experience. Bad news? You'll have to jailbreak your phone to get the Snapture app working -- hopefully that'll be remedied by the time this thing ships. Check out some sample shots at the read link.

(Via Engadget.)

White Pentax K2000 DSLR

White Pentax K2000 DSLR

Pentax will release its limited edition K2000 DSLR camera that will come in the black-and-white cookie style. The company will release it in February 2009 for approx. $800. The lenses included with this Pentax K2000 system are the white versions of a newer series introduced with the DA L designation. Stay tuned for more details.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Sony HVR-HD1000 Camcorder

Sony HVR-HD1000 Camcorder

Sony has decided to launch the Sony HVR-HD1000 camcorder in the Japanese market. In case you didn’t know, this camcorder has been released in North America and in Europe. I can say the Sony HVR-HD1000 is perfect for those who are looking for mobility and professional appearance thanks to the black finish and shoulder mounted design similar to that of professional cameras. Pricing info is still unknown.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

JVC Everio GZ-MG840 and Everio GZ-MG880 Camcorders

JVC Everio GZ-MG840 and Everio GZ-MG880 Camcorders

The Everio GZ-MG840 and Everio GZ-MG880 are two new camcorders from Victor JVC that comes equipped with 60GB and 120GB of hard disk drive, respectively. These YouTube-friendly camcorders provide 1/6 inch CCD sensor with a 32x optical zoom, and 2.7 inch LCD screen. The JVC Everio GZ-MG840 and Everio GZ-MG880 are priced at 70,000 Yens (€580) and 75,000 Yens (€620), respectively.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Hands-on shots of Creative's Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder

Hands-on shots of Creative's Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder

Creative's recently unleashed Vado HD 720p pocket camcorder isn't dramatically different (design wise, anyway) than its predecessor, but it's obviously what's tucked inside that counts. Still, we have to admire the subtle but meaningful updates that Creative has applied here, and while beauty will strike everyone differently, we personally like the direction the Vado HD has taken. For a few more looks, saunter on down to the read link.

(Via Engadget.)

The Exemode Hello Kitty Corrèges Digital Camera

The Exemode Hello Kitty Corrèges Digital Camera

The Exemode Hello Kitty Corrèges Digital Camera is very simple and easy to use. It comes with 5 megapixel CMOS sensor, 4x digital zoom, 2.4″ LCD display, 32MB internal memory, SDHC memory card slot, and video recording at 30fps. For sure this is not for you boys but maybe you can get your girl this camera for $100.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Review: Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Blu-Ray camcorder

Review: Hitachi DZ-BD10HA Blu-Ray camcorder

Short Version: A versatile HD camcorder that’s perfect for home videos, but not so much for budding video professionals.

Specs:

• 1920x1080i Full HD recording


• Blu-ray disc recording option


• 30GB HDD recording option


• SD card recording option


• 7MP CMOS image sensor


• HDMI & Component output


• Optical Image Stabilization


• 2.7-inch widescreen LCD

Who should buy this

This is a great camcorder for the modern day family. The three different recording options of Blu-ray, a hard drive, or a SD cards ensure that you’ll never run out of recording space. Plus, it records in high-def which is always nice. 

Novice video peeps should find the camcorder easy to use. The buttons on the right side of the camcorder controls most of the recording options. The drive selection is up front, allowing full access to the camera’s recoding modes. Switching between the three options only takes a few seconds.

The playback mode works just like most modern cameras by presenting thumbnails of different scenes. A little joystick on the left of the LCD controls the menu and playback. Easy.

The image stabilizer works well and reduces the Blair Witch-effect to a minimum. Unfortunately, the video codec doesn’t seem to like quick motions so while the picture isn’t jerky, the image does become pixelated - a lot.

In fact, pixelation is a common ‘feature’ of the camera. While it’s a decent option for the high-def Dad, this isn’t meant for any professional video work.

Who shouldn’t by this

Professionals, students, anyone that wants a high-quality picture might not be satisfied with this Hitachi camcorder. It claims a 1080i picture and while it is in fact that resolution, the sensor doesn’t capture quality pictures. Everything is pixelated and movement makes it worse. 

Low light recording is terrible. I can’t stress that enough and without a hot shoe or built-in light, you’re stuck with whatever ambient light is available.

When this camera is on a tripod and outside on a partly cloudy day, the picture is amazing. It looks great but movement in different lighting kills the quality. 

Final thoughts

The camera offers tons of HD recording options which is great. I just wish the picture quality was a bit higher. Home users: great option. Pros on a budget: might want to look elsewhere.

(Via CrunchGear.)

Leica introducing special edition M8.2, D-Lux 4, C-Lux 3 cameras

Leica introducing special edition M8.2, D-Lux 4, C-Lux 3 camerasIt's just been a few months since Leica rolled out its standard issue M8.2, D-Lux 4, and C-Lux 3 digital cameras, but it looks like the company is already set to enter the special edition fray, with new, somewhat 'limited' versions of each apparently set to roll out over the next few weeks. That includes two special edition versions of the M8.2, one with a Hammertone finish and one with a 'green safari' finish, as well as a limited titanium edition of the D-Lux 4 that also comes with a presumably pricey leather case (it'll run $1,400). Slightly less limited is the Zadig & Voltaire-designed C-Lux 3 pictured at right, which is apparently the first of the lot to become available and, at just €670 (or just under $850), one of the cheapest.

(Via Engadget.)

Nikon's geotagging GP-1 dongle now available

Nikon's geotagging GP-1 dongle now available

When we asked how you'd change Nikon's 720p-recording D90 DSLR, many of you globe-trotting photogs let out wistful sighs, gazed at the brightest star, and wished with all your might for automatic geotagging of photos. Like some trickster genie, Nikon is granting your wishes, but we're not sure the GP-1 GPS add-on is exactly what you had in mind. It slots into the hot-shoe on most cameras (clipping onto the strap for a few) and uses an unwieldy looking cable to connect to the body of your D200, D3, D700, D90, D300, or D3X. We can't say that we're particularly fond of the device's means of indicating status, either: red blinky light = no satellites; green blinky = three satellites; green solid = four satellites or more. C'mon Nikon, for $240 you couldn't integrate that cable into a hand strap and put more than two LEDs up in there?

(Via Engadget.)

Yashica EZ F1231 12.19 Mpix Camera

Yashica EZ F1231 12.19 Mpix Camera

Japan’s legendary camera maker Yashica comes with a higher resolutions camera from EZ F824, The EZ F1231 has 12.19 Mpix CCD, 3x optical zoom, 32Mb of internal memory and supports SD/SDHC cards. its 20mm thick camera can shoot pictures up to 4000x3008 as well as recording video in 720x400 at 30fps. Get this legendary brand’s camera for 200€.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Leica Offers D-Lux 4 Titanium Digital Camera

Leica Offers D-Lux 4 Titanium Digital Camera

Leica comes back with a limited edition digital camera. The Leica D-Lux 4 Titanium will be available in the 3rd week of December 2008. This limited edition digicam will come with the special leather case. It is priced at around $1,400.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Nikon's D3X DSLR hits the scene in official fashion

Nikon's D3X DSLR hits the scene in official fashion

After a quick outting in its own mag, Nikon has gone and gotten all officially official on the D3X. The big boy DSLR sports a bone-crushing 24.5-megapixel CMOS FX format sensor, full resolution shooting at 5 FPS, ISO from 100-1600 (expandable to 50-6400), TIFF, JPEG or NEF (RAW) file formats up to 138MB, and a newly updated EXPEED image processing system. The top-tier digicam won't come super cheap, hitting shelves at $7,999.95 -- but if you need something like this, money probably isn't much of an issue. The camera goes on sale this December, so you might want to get the piggy banks out. Check the gallery below for a full look at the magic.

Gallery: Nikon announces D3x

(Via Engadget.)

Pentax K-m (K2000) DSLR gets reviewed, deemed downright excellent

Pentax K-m (K2000) DSLR gets reviewed, deemed downright excellent

Pentax's K-m (or K2000, as it were) may be geared towards beginners, but that's not to say it's lacking in the performance department. The DSLR was recently apprehended and tested at PhotographyBLOG, and apparently they had a really tough time finding anything negative to say. In fact, it was deemed 'another excellent addition to Pentax's DSLR range, seamlessly slotting in below the K200D.' With the combination of ease-of-use, mid-range features and a low price, critics found themselves in awe of the value proposition. It was also noted that the small size was appealing to those appalled by bulky high-end cameras, and the image quality is about as good as one could expect for under seven bills (with a lens). Don't take our word for it, though -- tap the read link and check out the drool for yourself.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio Exilim EX-FH20 Boasts 40fps Continuous Shooting

Casio Exilim EX-FH20 Boasts 40fps Continuous Shooting

Here is the latest digital camera from Casio Exilim camera series. Dubbed as the Casio Exilim EX-FH20, this camera offers 40fps continuous shooting with its 9MP CMOS sensor. The camera also supports a 20X optical zoom lens. You can purchase this camera for 800,000 Korean Won.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Creative's $200 Vado HD pocket camcorder ready for pre-order

Creative's $200 Vado HD pocket camcorder ready for pre-order

We've seen these Amazon 'leaks' time and again. So while the December 7th date for the Vado HD might be an educated guess, the details including that $200 price tag certainly look real enough. The display still measures 2-inches, but the beefier 3.3 x 7.9 x 6.3-inch solid state camcorder now brings 8GB of storage for up to 2 hours of 720p MPEG-4 recordings -- 8 hours at VGA quality. It also ships with an HDMI cable for instant playback to your like-equipped television. Otherwise, slot the cam into your PC's (XP and Vista, only) USB port to instantly share your works to YouTube and others with the help of the cam's built-in Vado Central Software. With this, the Kodak Zi6, and Flip Mino HD, there certainly won't be any shortage of pocket HD cameras of suspect-tweener quality to choose from this holiday season.

(Via Engadget.)

Yashica DV588 Entry Level HD Camera

Yashica DV588 Entry Level HD Camera

Now you can purchase the HD camera with only €200. Yashica has unveiled its new entry level HD camera in the form of the Yashica DV588. This compact HD Camera can record video in AVC 720p (Mpeg-4 AVC/H.264) and offers 5MP CMOS sensor, and a 32MB of internal memory (Expandable via SD/SDHC cards up to 8GB). That’s right! Only 32MB of storage space, so you will be able to record amazingly poor video that you will never share to your friend or family.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Nikon D400 Rumors Surface

Nikon D400 Rumors Surface

It is said that soon NIKON D400 will be available between December and early 2009. It is rumored that it has 16 megapixel CMOS sensor from Sony, and High Definition video recording. I can’t wait to see this product to be launched. so stay tuned for more info.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Fujifilm's 3D camera gets the hands-on treatment

Fujifilm's 3D camera gets the hands-on treatmentIt's been a few months since Fujifilm showed off a prototype 3D shooter at the Photokina show in Cologne, and CNET Asia has now managed to spend a little time with the chunky bronze and gunmetal box. Unlike other tech we've seen that does 3D in one shot, this one sports a pair of lenses and sensors to capture light in stereo, while on the back a 2.8-inch LCD alternates between the two images at 60 fps to give an apparently convincing 3D effect. Better, though, should be the 8.4-inch 3D photo frame under development, and Fuji's Frontier photo labs are also being upgraded to produce lenticular prints (the sort you can tilt left and right to see different things) that are said be 'really good.' The camera itself is scheduled to drop around September of 2009, but since even looking at the results of your work is going to be a bit of a challenge at first we're not entirely sure how popular the thing will be. Regardless, we're glad someone is paving the way.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio's EX-FH20 reviewed: perfect for YouTube slow-mo junkies, nobody else

Casio's EX-FH20 reviewed: perfect for YouTube slow-mo junkies, nobody else

The key to any good pseudo-educational show featuring demonstrations that typically result in explosions (i.e. Mythbusters) is super-duper slow-mo sequences that expand those fleeting instants of incredibly expensive pyrotechnical glory into multiple minutes of time wasted between commercial breaks. If you're looking to record your own similar antics, amateur-style, Casio's time-stretching shooter the EX-FH20 is for you, delivering decent image quality and a bevy of burst and slow-mo modes that will capture 7 megapixel stills at 40 fps and 1000 fps video at 224 x 56. However, if that sounds rather gimmicky to you, according to PhotographyBLOG's full review there's really nothing noteworthy about the machine which, at $600, is out-paced and under-cut by other, similar SLR-lite options like Canon's PowerShot SX10. 'Nuff said.

(Via Engadget.)

Official RED Scarlet and EPIC pics are sure to induce drool [Updated with OMG]

Official RED Scarlet and EPIC pics are sure to induce drool [Updated with OMG]

While the announcement isn't scheduled for another 7 hours and change, RED's Jim Jannard is whipping his fanbase into a frenzy with a steady stream of fragmented pictures. The one above looking every bit the 5D Mark II-killer we've been expecting. Jim's even dropping facts about Scarlet and EPIC being 'completely modular and upgradeable in every way.' What's more, he's offering hope to RED ONE owners who might feel cheated by today's introduction of Scarlet and EPIC. After all, he did promise to make 'Obsolescence Obsolete' with his modular approach to camera building. So in addition to a TBD upgrade price for RED ONE owners to make the jump to a Mysterium-X sensor, owners will also have the option of trading in their cams for a $17,500 value towards the purchase of 'any EPIC' (there's more than one?) or keep the RED ONE and receive a 12% credit on a Scarlet system. Nice... expensive, but nice. Check the gallery for all the images including one that looks like a telephoto lens for a RED DSLR.

P.S. Jim confirmed that, 'Scarlet and RED EPIC are part of the same DSMC system.' While you may not know what DSMC stands for, we're pretty sure that Canon and Nikon are well aware that DSMC means Digital Still & Motion Camera.

Update: Three-pound Scarlet and four-pound EPIC Mysterium-based 'brains' capable of shooting 3K and 5K video, respectively, pictured after the break -- choose the brain then build a system around it. What look to be final (and complete!) product shots added to the gallery.

Gallery: More RED Scarlet and EPIC pics sure to induce drool

Continue reading Official RED Scarlet and EPIC pics are sure to induce drool [Updated with OMG]

(Via Engadget.)

Sigma acquires Feveon, maker of the X3 image sensor

Sigma acquires Feveon, maker of the X3 image sensor

Foveon (developer of the X3 image sensor for digital cameras) has just announced that they have been acquired by Sigma, the Tokyo-based camera and lens company. According to the press release, Foveon -- whose image sensors are already being used in Sigma's entire digital camera line -- will remain in San Jose, continuing to 'evolve and improve the X3 sensor technology.' Congratulations, you crazy kids! And best of luck to you. We mean it.

(Via Engadget.)

Flip Mino HD launches along with editing software

Flip Mino HD launches along with editing software

Pure Digital has launched a new HD version of its compact digital video camera. The Flip Mino HD shoots 720p high-definition video and saves it to the cameras built-in 4GB flash drive allowing it to save around an hour of MPEG-4 video.

The new version of the camera also has FlipShare, a new in-camera video editing program allowing users to perform basic edits on their video and prepare them to be exported to video sharing sites like YouTube.  The Flip Mino HD is available now from some in-store retailers as well as online for around $230.

(Via GearCrave | The Buyers Guide for Men.)

Target gift card for the holidays multitasks as adorable digital camera

Target gift card for the holidays multitasks as adorable digital camera

Okay, we don't know who came up with this idea, but we have to give them some credit for innovation, not to mention (in our opinion) some pretty attractive design sense. Yes, Target's new gift card gimmick this holiday season is that it doubles as a cute, disposable digital camera. The little device runs on two AAA batteries, has a self-timer, and is packaged with a USB cord, driver disc, instruction manual and a voucher for 40 free prints from Target. The camera itself is a 1.2-megapixel affair with 8MB of memory on-board, which means it can store about 50 images. Now, we know this just a ploy to get us to buy Target gift cards, but we're kind of smitten with this little thing.

(Via Engadget.)

Canon Powershot E1 reviewed: a little style, not so much substance

Canon Powershot E1 reviewed: a little style, not so much substance

The Canon PowerShot E1 -- an entry-level 10 megapixel digital camera we saw a while back -- variously described as being aimed at 'women' and 'on-the-go, fashion-conscious teens perfect for capturing every OMG moment' has gotten itself a review over at Photography Blog, and well, it's not exactly anything to 'OMG' about. This addition to the PowerShot clan gets a few points for its retro stylings, but the build makes it feel even more like a cheap toy than other plastic models. As for image quality, the E1 predictably packs too many pixels for its sensor, resulting in photos with good resolution, but noise and smearing in anything with fine details. It does, however, get better then expected marks on video quality. Essentially, the PowerShot E1 is called out for being a pricier, updated design of the PowerShot A580, with improved macro and video modes, plus the addition of infinity focus. While the reviewer seems wary of recommending the camera to any adult, they are willing to concede that the it 'could still make a good first camera for a child.' Wow, burn. It's available now in white, cyan and girlish pink (from the press release, sorry), and retails for about $183.

(Via Engadget.)

Canon announces XH A1S and XH G1S prosumer HD camcorders

Canon announces XH A1S and XH G1S prosumer HD camcorders

Just in case the XL H1S and XL H1A weren't really your style, Canon's hoping to snag a fair chunk of your short-term savings with a new duo of prosumer HD camcorders. The HDV XH A1S and XH G1S both feature a 20x HD video lens, manual zoom / focus, three independent manual adjustment rings, an 'unprecedented' range of image / color settings, 60i / 30F / 24F frame rate options, Instant AF focusing system, the DIGIC DV II proprietary digital signal processor, two built-in XLR terminals with separate audio-input sensitivity settings, line output level switching and support for optional HDD recording in the field. The XH G1S adds in HD-SDI / SD-SDI output, SMPTE timecode input / output, and genlock input, which are all features that probably won't be missed by greenies baffled by the mere mention of those inclusions. Get set for showtime next month as the pair sells for $3,999 and $6,999, respectively.

Gallery: Canon announces XH A1S and XH G1S prosumer HD camcorders

(Via Engadget.)