Nikon Coolpix P6000 reviewed, not all that cool

Nikon Coolpix P6000 reviewed, not all that cool

The kids over at Photography Blog have finally got their hands on the Nikon Coolpix P6000 that became official back in August and have pronounced it 'a mixed bag.' It looks good on paper at least, with a 13.5-megapixel sensor, 28mm wide angle lens and built-in Ethernet (a first for a consumer grade camera). Unfortunately, the big ticket items like on-board GPS (for geo-tagging all those coolpix you'll be taking) and NRW file format support (the new 'RAW' image format developed by Microsoft and Nikon) are said to be poorly implemented and all but unusable. Even the much-ballyhooed LAN connectivity is limited to something called MyPictureTown. Hit the read link to catch the reviewer holding forth on a number of other salient points, including the camera's DSLR-like hand-grip, optical viewfinder and external flash hotshoe.

(Via Engadget.)

Canon PowerShot G10 reviewed

Canon PowerShot G10 reviewed

We've always had a soft spot for Canon's G-series of prosumer compacts, and it looks like the new G10 won't be any exception -- Photography Blog just put the boxy camera through its paces and found that it's 'undoubtedly the best ever' in the line. High marks were particularly given to the new wider-angle 28-140mm lens (which suffers less barrel distortion than the G9), higher-res LCD screen, and the new exposure dial, which allows you to fine-tune exposure settings without a trip to the menus. The new 14.7 megapixel sensor didn't receive the same praise, however: ISO 400 images were quite noisy, and the 800 and 1600 settings were 'virtually unusable.' That's not exactly news for the G-series, but it's pretty unfortunate -- especially considering that the G10's $499 pricetag edges into low-end DSLR territory. Still, if you're looking for a compact with deep manual controls and real optics, it sounds like the G10 is worth a look -- hit the read link for the full review.

(Via Engadget.)

RED To Release Epic And Scarlet Cameras

RED To Release Epic And Scarlet Cameras

RED will release two new updated version of Epic and Scarlet cameras on November 13th, 2008. These new versions feature new incredible programs for both video cameras. FYI, the original Epic and Scarlet has been released in April 2008 as 5K and 3K resolution video cameras, respectively. The cameras are priced at $3,000 upwards.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Casio EX-FH20 hands-on -- in super slow-mo!

Casio EX-FH20 hands-on -- in super slow-mo!

No, literalists, we won't be providing impressions of Casio's latest high-speed shooter, the EX-FH20, in the English-language equivalent of bullet time -- though feel free to sound out each word veerrryy slooowwwly if you'd like -- but we did get to see how the camera performed shooting 1000 fps video and high-speed bursts of stills under very ideal circumstances, and came away quite impressed. Casio had members of the press lined up across the ice from some hockey players engaged in hockey activities, with lights the power of many suns at our backs to make the slow-motion video come out as more than a grainy mess. And it did. We found the interface very intuitive -- more so than Casio's first stab at slow-mo, the EX-F1 -- and were shooting 1000 fps videos of the action within seconds. That top speed crops the top and the bottom of the shot, which turned out fine for the linear progression of a hockey shot, but 1000 fps is really overkill for anything more glacial than a flash of lightning, and we found 210 fps (which also provides more resolution and a better aspect ratio) to be a real sweet spot for sports action. The immediate effect of slow motion is the dimming of the scene, but it's easy to adjust the f-stop and film speed to brighten things up a bit. Bursts of stills -- up to 40, at 30 fps -- are similarly easy to execute, and you can even set the camera to capture snaps for about a second before you fully click the shutter, in case you're a little slow on the response time. Overall we're very impressed with the build quality, size, image quality, manual controls and ease of use of this camera, especially in light of its $600 pricepoint, when big brother EX-F1 is retailing for a grand with very few differentiating perks.

Gallery: Casio EX-FH20 hands-on

(Via Engadget.)

Sony's A900 reviewed: 'Highly recommended' but with caveats

Sony's A900 reviewed: 'Highly recommended' but with caveats

Most consumers won't be able to get their hands on Sony's new 24+ megapixel A900 for at least another week or so, but dpreview has already had its way with one, putting this full-frame body through its paces in a typically exhaustive review. Overall findings are much the same as the site's earlier impressions, with the main knocks being slow (but accurate) focus speed and noticeable noise when shooting at anything greater than ISO 400, making the camera's ISO 6400 mode borderline useless. However, the hefty, 850g magnesium alloy body is 'incredibly solid' and its bevy of features, including 5fps burst shooting and HDMI output, make it a solid value, too. Overall the A900 sounds quite good, though far from perfect, so unless you already have a closet full of compatible lenses you might just want to wait a month and see how Canon's EOS 5D Mark II fares when run through the same ringer. If nothing else it'll be $300 cheaper.

(Via Engadget.)

Casio EX-FH20 high-speed cam on sale now for $600

Casio EX-FH20 high-speed cam on sale now for $600

We were sort of hoping import pricing was skewing high when we first caught wind of Casio's new EX-FH20 high-speed cam, but it looks like this 27 percent smaller version of the EX-F1 will still set you back -- official US pricing is $600. Specs are still hot for the money, though: 9.1 megapixels, 20x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD, 40fps burst shooting (at 7.1 megapixels), 1000fps high-speed low-res movie mode, and a 30fps 720p movie mode. Should be in stores now -- hopefully we'll see that price drift downward soon.

(Via Engadget.)

MINOX DCM Digiscoping System

MINOX DCM Digiscoping System

If you like to take outdoor pictures, then you might need the new and affordable DCM Digiscoping System from MINOX. The gadget is simple and fast solution for taking video footage and digital photos by combining a video, a monitor, a digital camera and an eyepiece. Priced at $ 399, the brand new DCM Digiscoping System features a 128MB of internal memory with a 4GB of storage capacity, 5MP shooter, and a high capacity lithium-ion battery. Its monitor delivers a 2-3/8 inch resolution. It comes bundled with a remote control, battery and a soft pouch.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pricing Unveiled

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pricing Unveiled

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 will be available in November 2008 for $800 with 14-45m /F3.5-5.6 kit lens. In addition, the telephoto lens (45-200mm /F4.0-5.6 OIS micro 4/3) will be released next month for $350. In case you didn’t know, you can change the lenses of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. Available in black, red, or blue, the camera is also designed to be easier to use than DSLR cameras.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

New Casio Exilim Digital Camera For Your Girl

New Casio Exilim Digital Camera For Your Girl

If your girlfriend like Doraemon character, then the latest compact camera from Casio might be a perfect gift for her. The brand new Casio EX-Z20 comes with Doraemon design. It features an 8.1MP CCD sensor with a 38-114mm lens, an optical zoom of 3x, 12.4MB of internal memory, a 2.6-Inch LCD monitor, MMC/SD/SDHC slot, and Face detection function. You can also record video in H.264/AVC file format at 848×480 pixel resolution. The Casio EX-Z20 will be released in December this year.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Canon EOS 50D review roundup

Canon EOS 50D review roundup

If you skipped over the EOS 40D in anticipation for the next best thing, and you don't feel like liquidating your kid's college fund in order to procure the EOS 5D Mark II, the EOS 50D has likely been blinking fiercely on your radar. The intarwebz as a whole had a chance to sit down and scrutinize the decidedly mid-range DSLR, and overall, impressions were pretty positive. For starters, just about everyone felt that it was more than a worthy addition to Canon's line, citing 'a significant number of refinements to a proven design,' a fantastic VGA LCD monitor and expectedly great image quality. Critics also found an improved interface, improved white balance and an ISO setting that was perfectly acceptable up to 3,200 (and 6,400 in a pinch). For DSLR newcomers, the 50D is a pretty safe bet; the only question comes in when trying to decide whether to upgrade from the 40D. Our take? Save the loot and spend it on some decent glass.

(Via Engadget.)

Olympus Mju 1040 Gets Swarovski Crystals

Olympus Mju 1040 Gets Swarovski Crystals

We had a look at the Olympus Mju 1050 Gold digital camera just yesterday, and today we are bombarded by yet another bling digital camera from the same company - the Olympus Mju 1040 that is studded with Swarovski crystals. This 10 megapixel shooter will feature the following :-

• Face Recognition (up to 16 faces)


• 3x optical zoom


• Intelligent Auto mode


• Digital Image Stabilization


• TruePic III image processor


• 2.7' HyperCrystal LCD viewer

There is a total of 98 Swarovski stones adorning the 1040, which means you will have to fork out £175 for this beauty.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Vitolux S70 Simple With Silver Color

Vitolux S70 Simple With Silver Color

Do you like German products?

If you do, here the new compact digital camera from voigtlaender, Vitolux S70, the slim camera with 7.24 megapixels, 3X optical zoom, for $250, these camera is not to bad.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

BenQ rolls out DC C1060 compact camera

BenQ rolls out DC C1060 compact camera

It's been less than a month since BenQ churned out its E1050 camera, but it looks like it's already deemed it fit to let loose a new similarly spec'd but differently styled model in the form of the DC C1060. Those specs include a 10-megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD, plus some added features like a 'Super Shake Free' system, Smile Catch, and video recording at your choice of 720 x 400 or 640 x 480. As you can see above, you'll also get a stylish leather texture grip. No word on a price or release date just yet but, if past BenQ cameras are any indication, you can pretty safely bet that this one won't break the bank.

(Via Engadget.)

Panasonic SDR-S7 Camcorder in New Colors

Panasonic SDR-S7 Camcorder in New Colors

Panasonic has updated the SDR-S7 camcorder with two new colors including red and blue. Panasonic still maintains the same specifications for this camcorder. The SDR-S7 features a 2.7-inch widescreen display, 10x optical zoom, stereo microphone, 0.6 seconds Quick Start, and USB 2.0 for fast file transferring.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD gets reviewed, all 15x of it

Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD gets reviewed, all 15x of it

With a zoom this long, it has to be good, right? Evidently that's absolutely correct, as the critics over at PhotographyBLOG adored what the FinePix S2000HD was packin'. The camera wasn't the sharpest nor most evenly exposed megazoom they'd ever seen, but given the respectable asking price ($269), it was still deemed a winner. More specifically, reviewers found the image quality to be 'perfectly acceptable given the build and asking price,' and while the video wasn't true HD, it still trumped that of most rivals. In the end, the relatively compact 10-megapixel cam was seen as a perfect option for those not ready to splurge on a DSLR and a decent zoom lens, notching a very admirable 4 out of 5 overall rating.

(Via Engadget.)

Samsung's NV24HD 10.2 megapixel shooter reviewed, deemed passable

Samsung's NV24HD 10.2 megapixel shooter reviewed, deemed passable

At first glance, there were definitely some things we liked about Samsung's 10.2 megapixel NV24HD: the UI's touch-sensitive buttons (as opposed to a crowded touchscreen), the 2.5-inch AMOLED display looks great (even in direct sunlight) and the camera shoots generous 720p, 30fps video. Now the folks at PC Magazine have had a chance to give the thing a more in-depth going over, and for the most part they seem to think the camera isn't half bad. They say the $349 point-and-shoot works well enough in perfect conditions (outdoors on a sunny day), but cite 'weak indoor shots,' heavier than average barrel distortion on the telephoto lens, and a bit of pincushion distortion on the wide angle lens as reasons you might want to give this camera a pass. If you're still interested, you can expect the usual features: face detection, image stabilization and scene settings, and an optional cradle ($79.99) offers and HDMI connection to your HDTV (plus a tiny remote). Interested? Sure you are! Hit the read link for the complete review and sexy, sexy slideshow.

(Via Engadget.)

Praktica Luxmedia 8403

Praktica Luxmedia 8403

Today I have privilege to write on these niche digital camera blog, I’m the guy who phobia with the oldies cam.

So here I give the newest digital camera Compact from Praktica.

Take a moment to consider what Praktica Luxmedia offers:

Wrapped with metal body with 8.0 Mega pixels, excellent image quality of Domiplan lenses, 3″ TFT color monitor, 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom, 16 MB built-in memory, SD/SDHC Card useable, with 20 different shooting modes, face tracking, digital anti-shake (ISO), PASM-mode, video 720x400, smile detection.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Sony DSC-T77 3.9mm-thick Digital Camera

Sony DSC-T77 3.9mm-thick Digital Camera

The DSC-T77 is a new thin digital camera from Sony that comes with some cool specs including a 3-inch LCD touchscreen with an updated intelligent scene recognition technology, Smile Shutter and face detection technologies, a high sensitivity shooting(up to ISO 3200), and eleven scene modes. Measures 3.9mm thick, this super-thin digicam is currently available in brown, pink, green, silver and black. The Sony DSC-T77 digital camera retails for approx. 300,000 Korean Won.

(Via The Digital Camera Blog.)

Nikon D90 unboxing and hands-on

Nikon D90 unboxing and hands-on

Here she is -- the world's first DSLR to capture 720p HD movie footage. But let's be honest, the high-def action is just a cherry on top of Nikon's D90 ($1,299 kit; $999 body only), as the expansive Live View LCD, high ISO options and heralded image quality are the real draws. You've already heard what the experts in the field had to say, but if you're just lookin' for some old fashioned gadget glamour shots to get your weekend started right, take all the time you need in the gallery below.

Gallery: Nikon D90 unboxing and hands-on

(Via Engadget.)

Hitachi demonstrates wireless HD camcorder transfer at CEATEC

Hitachi demonstrates wireless HD camcorder transfer at CEATEC

If you're still in disbelief that wireless HD is finally catching on, here's yet another demonstration that just may sway you into being a believer. Hitachi demonstrated a wireless HD camcorder setup at CEATEC in Japan, which saw a hacked up handycam get fitted with a protruding wireless card and stream high-def content to a nearby TV via DLNA (got all that?). Obviously, there's no telling when or if the company will clean the application up and bring it to retail, but in all seriousness, we have our doubts about the value proposition here.

(Via Engadget.)

JVC Everio concept HD camcorder up close at CEATEC

JVC Everio concept HD camcorder up close at CEATEC

While JVC Victor hasn't promised us a review unit just yet (cmon, we're still begging here), we did get a chance to get up close with its SDHC concept camcorder today at CEATEC. Designed for the more sophisticated user (as opposed to family users, they tell us), the camera will shoot both high-quality HD video and stills, something they say has yet to be done in a device. The upcoming Everio is slated for release in the first half of 2009 at an undisclosed price, but JVC promises the unit is, indeed, coming. In the meantime, we'll have to make do with these new shots in the gallery below.

Gallery: Everio HD Camcorder concept

(Via Engadget.)