Sony HVR-Z7E Camcorder Reviewed

Sony HVR-Z7E Camcorder Reviewed

Here is the Sony HVR-Z7E camcorder review from TrustedReviews. Sony HVR-Z7E features a 12x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, a 1.2 Megapixel progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor, and a 3.2-inch LCD display. The camcorder supports HDMI output and has i.Link connector. Sony HVR-Z7E uses CF as storage media.

TrustedReviews’s Verdict:

Sony’s embracing of solid state recording is a sign of how tape’s days as a primary recording medium are numbered, even if it’s still the most cost effective choice for long-term archiving. With its removable lens system and choice of recording systems, the HVR-Z7E is a great camcorder for electronic news gathering and independent filmmaking alike.

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(Via iTech News Net.)

AIPTEK launching Z300 HD-V palm-sized HD camcorder

AIPTEK launching Z300 HD-V palm-sized HD camcorder

AIPTEK has announced its new Z300 HD-V palm-sized camcorder, offering high definition recording on a budget.

It can record in 720p format (1,280 x 720 resolution) at up to 30 frames per second, and can take up to a 32GB SDHC card for storing the footage...

(Via Tech Digest.)

Vivitar's pocket-friendly DVR565HD camcorder does high-definition

Vivitar's pocket-friendly DVR565HD camcorder does high-definition

Regrettably, there's not a whole lot of deets on Vivitar's latest camcorder just yet, but we do know that this ultra-compact unit will log clips in beautiful 720p. The DVR565HD is said to capture in H.264 / MPEG-4 at 30fps, while it can pipe that video back out in 1080i via the HDMI output. Also of note, it should be available in black and silver motifs, and while the 3-inch flip-out LCD monitor is a nice touch, the apparent inability for it to accept anything more capacious than a 4GB SD card is somewhat disappointing. Then again, it is rocking the Vivitar logo, and if history tells any story whatsoever, we'd bet this one comes in well under most budgets.

(Via Engadget.)

Olympus E-420 Camera

Olympus E-420 Camera

Olympus came out with world’s smallest digital camera E-420 with 2.7’ LCD viewfinder. Put the lightweight compact camera in your pocket and roam around shooting. The 13.4 ounces weighing camera is 5.1’ x 3.6’ x 2.1’. Boasting the below mentioned features, the E-420 defines the true meaning of shooting. A perfect combination of Screen Autofocus and Live View LCD lets you capture true to life pictures.

• Based on shadow adjustment technology, the camera gives optimum bright picture



• Arrest blur free sharp image of a moving object, thanks to fast shutter speed and digital image stabilization



• Perfect shot preview gives you an idea of how the picture will look before it is actually clicked and you can select the perfect effect



• E-420 tracks upto 8 faces and deliver sharp brilliant picture

Dust particles are captured in a special membrane so that you get to see spot free pictures. Catch the minutest detail with 10 Megapixel Live-MOS image sensor. Wireless multi flash photography is possible, thanks to its compatibility with FL-50R and FL-36R. Capture best pictures of our life and become expert with this amazing camera E-420.

(Via Image-Acquire.com.)

Samsung Techwin L210 Digital Camera

Samsung Techwin L210 Digital Camera

Samsung Techwin launched its ease of use of the digital camera L210 popular series L market in Korea, which 10.2M integrated sensor with 3x optical zoom.

The L210 Samsung combines Digital Image Stabilization and Intelligent Face Recognition technology in a compact aluminum enclosure. The adoption of a 2.5-inch LCD screen, supports MPEG-4-L210 film recording mode which allows users to change and zoom during the filming, with ISO 1600 and 10 MB of memory Flash.

There’s no price available yet and maybe it will launch on April 2008.

(Via Daily Computer Electronic Cell Phone Digital Camera Review.)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 gets reviewed

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 gets reviewed

We briefly got our hands on Sony's DSC-T300 digital camera (along with a bevy of other Cyber-shots) back at PMA earlier this year, but the folks at Digital Photography Review have now come through with a thorough review of the camera which, among other things, is particularly notable for its use of touchscreen controls. On that important point, they found the controls 'generally pleasant to use,' aided in no small part by the 'largest possible screen for a camera of its size' (3.5 inches). They were also particularly impressed with the Cyber-shot's 'small, smart design' and its impressive 5x optical zoom. It's not all good news, however, with the camera also boasting what Digial Photography Review describes as 'terrible battery life,' as well as 'over-enthusiastic reds,' and a noise-reduction feature that not only eliminates noise but reduces image quality no matter what the setting. Some pretty big trade offs, to be sure, but apparently not enough to keep it from getting an above average rating.

(Via Engadget.)

Sony's 25 megapixel Alpha A900 to arrive in August or September

Sony's 25 megapixel Alpha A900 to arrive in August or September

We already spent some time grappling with Sony's monster full-frame Alpha A900 prototype at PMA, but the company's displaying an updated version at the Photo Imaging Expo in Japan, and reps are apparently now saying that the 24.6 megapixel DSLR will be launched during IFA in August or Photokina in September. Other than that, there's not much we didn't already know -- which means there's really not that much at all -- but there are some more shots of this nifty clear-bodied display unit at the read link for your ocular delight.

(Via Engadget.)

Pentax introduces 8MP Optio V20 point-and-shoot

Pentax introduces 8MP Optio V20 point-and-shoot

Not quite able to squeeze into a size 2 chassis before PMA, Pentax's Optio V20 now has the runway all to itself. This 8-megapixel point-and-shoot isn't anything spectacular, but the 5x optical zoom is a nice complement to the 3-inch LCD monitor, face recognition, blink detection, USB 2.0 connectivity, video out and VGA movie mode. You'll also find a SD / SDHC expansion slot in case 52MB of built-in memory just isn't enough, and the rechargeable Li-ion is said to be good for around 200 clicks on a full charge. On board? Start pinching those pennies now, as this one will set you back $279.95 when it runs aground in May.

(Via Engadget.)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 features touchscreen, 720p movie mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 features touchscreen, 720p movie mode

If Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FX500 skipped out on PMA in order to get fitted with a touchscreen LCD monitor and HD recording capabilities, we'd say it was certainly a smart move. This well-spec'd shooter sports a pocket-friendly design, a 10.1-megapixel sensor, a 25-millimeter ultra-wide-angle lens, 3-inch touchscreen, 5x optical zoom and a swank movie mode capable of logging clips at 1,280 x 720 at 30fps. For those worried about said feature chewing through their SD / SDHC card (or the 50MB of built-in memory), WVGA (848 x 480) and VGA (640 x 480) video modes are available as well. You'll also find such niceties as optical image stabilization, red-eye correction, face detection and Auto Focus tracking for good measure. Drooling yet? Chew on the choice of black or silver and get your $399.95 ready to drop come May.

(Via Engadget.)

Panasonic's DMC-TZ50: a TZ5 with WiFi and Picasa photo sharing, maybe

Panasonic's DMC-TZ50: a TZ5 with WiFi and Picasa photo sharing, maybe

Take Panasonic's 9.1 megapixel TZ5 with 10x optical zoom and 3-inch LCD, slap in some 802.11b/g WiFi and what do you get? This, the Lumix DMC-TZ50. As with most WiFi cameras, the TZ50 can upload your pictures from any WiFi hotspot but is then locked into specific image sharing sites; in this case, Panny's own Lumix Club. There is hope for a more open model, however, when the TZ50 goes global. After all, the Panasonic / T-Mobile WiFi demo we saw at CES tied images to Google's Picasa. Ok, it's not Flickr but it's a start. Available May 16th in Japan for ¥49,800 or about $500.

(Via Engadget.)

Sanyo Xacti CG9 Compact Digital Camera

Sanyo Xacti CG9 Compact Digital Camera

Sanyo has decided to introduce to the world their new Xacti CG9 digital camera. This entry level video camera offers 9.1MP CMOS sensor, 40MB of internal memory, a 5x optical Zoom and H.264 Video codec. Let’s watch the video after the jump to see what its like.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Exemode DV230 Camcorder

Exemode DV230 Camcorder

Exemode has once again launched a new camcorder that doesn’t offer much called the DV230. It has a 2-megapixel CMOS sensor and can shoot motion Jpeg video in VGA. Look for this camcorder for about 52€.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

MiniDigi AF 5.0 from Rolleiflex

MiniDigi AF 5.0 from Rolleiflex

The MiniDigi AF 5.0 from Rolleiflex is digital camera that looks like the original classic twin reflex camera. MiniDigi was introduced by Rolleiflex in year 2006 but it is quickly sold out. This new MiniDigi AF 5.0 now comes in red or black and also got some performance upgrades include a 5 MB image file from a 3MP CMOS sensor, autofocus, and a very clear 1.1 inch TFT monitor, located at the top of the camera as it is on the full-sized Rolleiflex TLR. The MiniDigi AF 5.0 is available via specialty retailers with the expected MSRP of $399.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

Samsung VM-DX10 DVD Camcorder

Samsung VM-DX10 DVD Camcorder

Samsung has release the VM-DX10 in Korea, a DVD camcorder that records your video in a 4GB DVD. This camcorder comes with 26x optical zoom, 2.7’ touchscreen control panel and supports SD and SDHC cards (photo mode), and wide mode video recording. Continue reading for more pictures.

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

Fujifilm Finepix s8100fd

Fujifilm Finepix s8100fd

There’s something nice about walking around with a big bankroll in your pocket or having high credit-card limits, knowing you can buy just about anything that comes your way. Nice. The same holds true when you’re packing digicams like the S8100fd, an 18x mega zoom camera with an attractive focal length of 27-486mm. Compare this to the much more typical 35-105mm and you’ll immediately see that you can capture wide-angle portrait and landscapes then zoom all the way in to snap birds resting on the top branches of tall trees. And this is much more flexible than almost any interchangeable D-SLR lens—plus you don’t have to hassle with lugging around additional glass. Of course there are some major trade-offs between this 10-megapixel point-and-shoot and any 10MP D-SLR such as the Sony DSLR-A200 or new Nikon D60 besides several hundred dollars and overall image quality. Speed is one of the biggest—speed meaning the time it takes saving images to the card and burst mode—which is almost creaky compared to a D-SLR. That said the new S8100fd costs less than $400 USD and it just might be a perfect camera to take on your next vacation. Let’s see if it’s worth the dent in your bankroll…

(Via Digital Trends - Most Recent Reviews.)

Canon Intros Flash Memory Hi-Def Camcorder: HF10

Canon Intros Flash Memory Hi-Def Camcorder: HF10

This light weight (.8 lbs) bad boy can achieve up to 6 hours of full HD recordings on its 16GB internal flash memory. Unfortunately, the battery life maxes out at 3 hours and I’m not sure if that takes into account use of the flip out 2.7″LCD. If 16GB isn’t enough it also sports a SD/SDHC memory card slot for increased capacity. Other features include 12x optical zoom, HDMI out, built-in electronic lens cover, built-in video light, 3.1 megapixel photo shot, and more.

(Via Gadget Review.)

Sunglasses with Camera, MP3 Player & Remote

Sunglasses with Camera, MP3 Player & Remote

These ‘spy glasses’ comes with 1GB of storage, a remote control, built-in earbuds and MP3 player, USB 2.0 interface, and a 1.3 megapixel digital camera that allows you to snap photos at a 1280x1024 pixel resolution.

These camera sunglasses certainly aren’t x-ray specs, but they do capture 1.3 megapixel still images (at a resolution of 1280x1024). The included RF remote-control is ideal for easy, stealth-style photo shooting. High-quality lightweight frame material and UV400 polarized flip-up lens. A polymer li-ion rechargeable battery provides a battery life of up to 9 hours (shooting 1 photo/minute). USB 2.0 interface via a standard Mini USB port for data upload and download & re-charging the battery.

The sunglasses also allow you to enjoy your music via MP3 playback. Built-in earbuds provide super convenient listen capability and can be hooked out of the way when not in use.

Features:

• 1GB of storage


• Plays MP3s and takes 1.3 Megapixel digital photos


• Embedded ear buds for MP3 playback


• Remote control for taking photos


• RF remote frequency: 2.4GHz


• Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.7V, 240mAh)


• USB 2.0 connection for transferring files and re-charging the battery


• Control buttons for Vol +/-, Fwd, Rwd, Play, Pause, Capture


• Includes: sunglasses, remote w/ strap, USB cable, storage case, cleaning cloth, extra clear lenses

(Via GeekAlerts.)

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH camera

Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH camera

This is the last one of Canon’s 3 new Digital ELPH cameras, PowerShot SD770 IS. The other two are SD790 and SD890. SD770 IS is also a 10 Megapixel camera, and it features 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. While the SD790 has a 3-inch screen, SD770 has a 2.5-inch LCD display.

Other features are the same, like ‘1600 ISO rating, DIGIC III image processor, Motion detection technology, Face detection technology and a 3-inch LCD screen.’ It accepts SD, SDHC and MMC cards.

To be available in Mid-April, it will be priced at $299.99.

(Via iTech News Net.)

Vivitar retro-look entry level digital camera

Vivitar retro-look entry level digital camera

Vivitar has created a camera that aims to marry modern technology with hints of 1960s retro funkiness. The VC5050 is channelling the monochrome look, but is only packing five megapixel image resolution;"

(Via Shiny Shiny.)

Canon to debut new compact camera 'IXUX 970 IS' with curved design

Canon to debut new compact camera 'IXUX 970 IS' with curved design

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) -- Canon presented its new compact digital camera ‘IXUS 970 IS’ in Korea market, which features fashionable curved design.



This camera has features including 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor and 5x optical zoom lens with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle, enabling easy control for beginners.



The 970 IS also enhanced portrait mode by supports white balance for face added on exiting face detection function.

(Via AVING WORLD | English.)

Canon SD890 IS Powershot

Canon SD890 IS Powershot

Canon has announced that they will be dropping a new powershot camera called the SD890 IS . The SD890 IS comes with a 10 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.5-inch display, and sub 1-inch macro. Expect to see this beauty in April for about $400.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

3-megapixel Philips camera is slim, stylish, affordable

3-megapixel Philips camera is slim, stylish, affordable

I know exactly what you’re thinking...Philips is still making cameras?! The answer to that is a resounding yes, my friend, and as you can see from the photo above, Philips has actually got a slim and stylish little digital camera up its sleeve. This little number will be able to shoot 3-megapixel photos, enhanced with it’s built-in flash, and also store photos on any SD memory card. According to the product page, this ‘retro-styled camera would look at home in the hands of Fred Astair or Audrey Hepburn.’ Now I don’t know anyone who would want to put a camera in the hands of two dead people, but hey, if you’re going to spend $50 for this thing, I suppose you’d want the right to do anything you want with it then, right?

(Via Gadgetell.)

Picto DigiArt i90

Picto DigiArt i90

Picto has made a 7 megapixel camera called the Picto DigiArt i90 that also plays Mp3’s. It comes with a 3x optical zoom lens, 3.0-inch LCD, face recognition, unspecified anti-shake technology, voice recorder, 740 x 480 / 30fps MPEG-4 video recorder, and the ability to playback MP3s and video of unspecified formats. The i90 hits Korea this month for ₩179,000 or $185.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Casio's EX-F1 camera with 60fps burst and 1200fps video -- March 28th

Casio's EX-F1 camera with 60fps burst and 1200fps video -- March 28thOh great lorf of frames per second shooters. Casio's Exilim Pro EX-F1 just snagged a ship date. It'll cost you ¥130,000 (tax inclusive) when it hits on March 28th in Japan. Still, we expect many people will be swayed by this 6 megapixel novelty with the ability to burst at 60fps while shooting up to 1200fps video. Still no US or European release where it's expected to pop for $999 (pre tax), but it can't be long now.

(Via Engadget.)

Olympus SP-570UZ Digital Camera

Olympus SP-570UZ Digital Camera

Olympus Korea presented its new high-end digital camera, the SP-570UZ. It combines 20 X magnification with 26mm wide angle lens for supreme quality. The powerful camera supports ISO sensitivity up to 6400 and features superior Truepic-III engine for better processing. The SP-570’s 2.7-inch LCD display allows you to retouch the photographs with an ease. Its Face Recognition AF function provides perfect exposure to the subject. The camera stores high resolution photographs up to 1185 x 889 dpi in the 47MB internal memory. However, it allows xD memory cards to be used as an alternative storage medium.

(Via Image-Acquire.com.)

GE E1235 12-megapixel camera Worldwide Launch

GE E1235 12-megapixel camera Worldwide Launch

General Imaging announced the launch of 12-megapixel camera E1235 on March 14 with 3X Zoom and 2.7’ LCD Screen. The best of camera in GE line of series, the E1235 displays picture at a very high resolution. The camera E12325 is the fourth in line after G1, E1040 and H855.

Join three pictures together with in-camera panorama stitching and enjoy the big pictures. The slim and sleek camera boast features like red-eye removal, face detection and image stabilization, which makes it versatile. While the blink detection feature makes sure that subject’s eye were not closed while clicking, the smile detection feature trips the shutter automatically when subject smiles. Now you can capture right picture at right spot.

Available in silver or deep red color options, the E1235 bears a price tag of $199.95 inclusive of ArcSoft software package and black camera case. Not only this, it includes the CD & DVD LabelMaker, DVD Slide Show, Photo Impression, Print Creation ScrapBook and Greeting Cards feature. ‘We are pleased that we can launch another GE camera on HSN, because we’ve had great success there,’ said Hiroshi ‘Hugh’ Komiya, Chairman & CEO of General Imaging.

(Via Image-Acquire.com.)

Olympus skins up the Mju 1020

Olympus skins up the Mju 1020

Olympus pushed out the Mju (that's the Stylus over here) 1020 in a lackluster pre-PMA update back in January, but the company is trying to spice up the 10.1 megapixel shooter with a trio of custom skins designed by Romanian artist Matei Apostolescu. The skins are bundled with a special white-bodied 1020 and are apparently available now, but you'll have to act fast -- only 5,000 are being produced. Check the other two designs after the break.

Continue reading Olympus skins up the Mju 1020

(Via Engadget.)

Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9

Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9

The Casio EXLIM EX-Z9 was shown at CES and has now arrived. This 8.1-megapixel camera comes with a 2.6-inch LCD monitor, face detection technology, anti-shake DSP, a 3x optical zoom, 18.6MB storage, an SD / SDHC / MMC expansion slot, a video mode capable of capturing at 848 x 480 pixels and a rechargeable Li-ion along with a USB / AV output socket and 23 ‘Best Shot’ modes. The EX-Z9 comes in pink, silver, black and orange. $159.99

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Hands on with Olympus E-420 -- the world's smallest DSLR

Hands on with Olympus E-420 -- the world's smallest DSLR

There it is, the world's smallest DSLR -- the Olympus E-420 (left) -- snuggled up next to its slightly bigger E-410 bro. Note that the E-420 on display at CeBIT is a near-final, fully-functional engineering prototype. What more can we say, it feels great in hand and the space and weight savings are certainly welcome. However, without any images to compare the best we can do is ogle the gallery until the reviews roll in.

Gallery: Hands on with Olympus E-420 -- the world's smallest DSLR

(Via Engadget.)

Olympus Unveils Its New Entry-level dSLR Camera

Olympus Unveils Its New Entry-level dSLR Camera

The 10-megapixel Olympus E-420 is an update version of the E-410 dSLR camera. Weighing only 380 grams, the camera is 20 to 40 percent lighter. It comes with useful software such as Live View, which enables users to hold the camera away from their faces and interact with their subjects. Other specs include 2.7-inch LCD, Shadow Adjustment Technology and improved white-balance algorithms. Priced between $500 and $700, Olympus E-420 will be released in May.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Sigma DP1 priced, dated, and manhandled

Sigma DP1 priced, dated, and manhandled

Looks like the Sigma DP1 has a date and price: according to their site, it'll be out tomorrow for ¥89820, or about $850 US. Those that just can't wait to find out more about this sucker should check out Pop Photo's very early first impressions. Although they don't have a lot of conclusions to make about it in their first 24 hours of testing, there's certainly a sense of excitement in the air about a smallish point and shoot equipped with an over the top 14 megapixel FOVEON X2 CMOS pulled right out of Sigma's SD14 DSLR.

(Via Engadget.)

Sigma DP1 First Grope

Sigma DP1 First Grope

The guys at Pop Photo have managed to get their hands all over the much-hyped Sigma DP1. Apparently, the DP1 has a build quality comparable to the solid Canon PowerShot G9, and the mega sensor monster does away with any fuss with regards to shooting options; you'll find Manual, Auto, Aperture-priority, Program, and Shutter-priority modes for image capture, as well as QVGA video mode (320 x 240 @ 30fps) and an audio capture mode, but beyond that, there are absolutely no ludicrous scene selections to choose from. The chaps at Pop Photo found this a refreshing turn to minimalism, and we would have to agree. All in all, the hype is looking to be well founded. Checkout the full tear down by hitting the link.

(Via Gizmodo.)