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.)