Panasonic's HDC-HS300 HD camcorder reviewed, thoroughly enjoyed

Panasonic's HDC-HS300 HD camcorder reviewed, thoroughly enjoyed

Panasonic's HDC-HS300 was unleashed amidst a flurry of other camcorders at CES this year, but according to Trusted Reviews, it won't be hiding under the shadows of everyone else for long. Rather than bogging you down with details, we'll just get right to the punch -- critics didn't hesitate to suggest that this 'could well be the best [consumer] camcorder released all year.' The most important aspect (yes, we're talking about image quality) was said to be 'nothing short of stunning in virtually all conditions,' and low light performance was deemed 'particularly amazing.' There were plenty of outputs, a swank touchscreen LCD and a very impressive cross-shaped array of microphones that could record 5.1 audio. Add all that up, and you've got a real winner; in fact, these guys suggested that even Canon's stellar line of VIXIA camcorders should watch closely, 'cause the HS300 is stepping all up in that rarefied air.

(Via Engadget.)

Samsung’s WB500, World’s First Ultra-Wide Angle, 10x Compact Camera

Samsung’s WB500, World’s First Ultra-Wide Angle, 10x Compact Camera

Samsung is out with another of its digital camera known as WB500. The camera features a powerful 10.2-megapixel with a 24mm wide angle lens and 10x optical zoom from Schneider. The camera also boasts both hardware and software image stabilization to help eliminate blurry images and capable of recording HD movie clips 1280X720, H.264. Price is set at around 398,000 Won (€225).

[Akihabara]

Samsung ES10 Digital Camera

Samsung ES10 Digital Camera

Samsung has taken the lull between CES and the PMA photography show to introduce its latest digital camera, the ES10. This 8.1 megapixel shooter will target those who are looking for a first time digital camera, featuring a whole bunch of automatic features so that you won't have to get bogged down by adjusting the shutter speed or flash lighting mode, and we rightly guess seasoned veterans of manual controls will give the ES10 a pass. Features include face detection and a self portrait mode, a slideshow mode, sensitivity up to ISO 1,600, full VGA video capture and an SD/SDHC memory card slot. There is no word on pricing or availability though, but chances are pretty good for the ES10 to hit the US since there were no hang ups in the past before.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Argus Bean 5.0 Digital Camera

Argus Bean 5.0 Digital Camera

The Argus Bean 5.0 is a camera for children who are first learning to take pictures. Children as young as three or four can use the camera easily, but children in the six to nine year old range have more fun with its advanced features. The webcam has good video quality for a child’s camera, and the camera itself has some other great features like LCD screen, flash, zoom, picture review including a delete feature, webcam mode, USB storage mode, and an SD slot for extra memory. The Argus Bean 5.0 digital camera retails for about $60.

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Sony DCR-SX41 DV Cam

Sony DCR-SX41 DV Cam

Sony introduces the DCR-SX41 DV cam that offers 60X of optical zoom, a 2.7 inch touchscreen, and 8GB of internal memory, which is expandable via the Duo slot. You can store 4 hours of video recording in HQ mode using a 16GB Memory Stick. Measuring 53mm × 107mm × 59mm and weighing 240grams, the Sony DCR-SX41 DV Cam will be released in the end of March for approx. $550.

[Sony Japan]

Sanyo's Xacti VPC-HD2000 pocket camcorder gets reviewed

Sanyo's Xacti VPC-HD2000 pocket camcorder gets reviewed

Sanyo's Xacti line of pocket-friendly HD camcorders have been almost universally praised... when shooting outdoors. When trying to log clips in dim light, however, the story has been quite different. The outfit's VPC-HD2000, which was unveiled at CES this year, came out looking decently strong from PhotographyBLOG's review. The handheld packed in 'more features than you'd expect,' but the lofty price tag kept it from being a real contender. Sadly, the poor low light performance was grandfathered in, though the broad range of selectable ISO options were appreciated nonetheless. All in all, reviewers seemed to hold back on giving their wholehearted recommendation due to its price and the so-so image quality; in other words, you should probably avoid this one until its successor comes out, after which the MSRP may better reflect the benefits.

(Via Engadget.)

Canon's CES 2009 VIXIA camcorder lineup gets priced and dated

Canon's CES 2009 VIXIA camcorder lineup gets priced and dated

Like most everyone else at CES, Canon failed to disclose pricing and availability for its 11 new VIXIA camcorders. Now, however, CamcorderInfo has the details you've been craving, and the good news is that most of the models should be on store shelves before April draws to a close. The flagship HF S10 will ring up at $1,299 in early March, while the low-end ZR960 will sport a $249.99 sticker and an early April ship date. For everything in between, give the read link a look.



[Via GadgetReview]

Amex Digital's SP-7 digiframe doubles as a printer

Amex Digital's SP-7 digiframe doubles as a printer

Although Amex Digital's SP-7 can't claim to be the first digital photo frame with an inbuilt printer, it's certainly among the first to ever pull it off for under two bills. The basic specs include a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, a multicard reader, USB connectivity, integrated speakers, adjustable brightness, a mini remote and support for both audio and video files. Curiously enough, Amex doesn't even bother explaining what size prints this thing shoots out, where to find replacement paper and how to initiate printing. But, as we alluded to earlier, it's just $199, so don't be shocked to end up figuring all this out on our own.

(Via Engadget.)

Nikon S630 And S620 Digicams

Nikon S630 And S620 Digicams

Nikon has recently released two new digital cameras from its Coolpix S-series. Dubbed as the Nikon S630 and S620, these 12MP cameras feature Nikkor zoom lens, Blink Proof feature, Smile Mode and Blink Warning, Quick Retouch and Subject Tracking AF. The S630 is available only in Black or Ruby Red. The S620 comes in Bright Silver, Calm Black, Noble Purple and Precious Pink. The former has a 7x zoom meanwhile the latter is less capable at 4x zoom.

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Olympus SP-590UZ Now in Japan

Olympus SP-590UZ Now in Japan

The Olympus SP-590UZ is now available in Japan. This camera was introduced in Europe last month. In case you didn’t know, the Olympus SP-590UZ features a 12MP camera with its 26x Zoom equivalent to a 26-676mm, a 10fps burst mode, ISO64 to 1600 or up to 6400 in 5MP mode, and a 2.7 inch LCD screen.

[Olympus]

Samsung to release 12 megapixels of cameraphone foolishness this month?

Samsung to release 12 megapixels of cameraphone foolishness this month?

It's been a few years since Samsung unleashed its 10 megapixel cameraphone onto the world. Now we're hearing that Samsung will push the limits of absurdity to a full 12 megapixels 'this month,' likely at Mobile World Congress. The phone is expected to hit the production lines in February with a European debut shortly thereafter. No details are provided other than the picture above used (but not attributed) by Unwired View. If this is the unannounced phone then we can obviously expect GPS geotagging, DivX video capture, and WiFi with DLNA support. One thing is clear: Samsung thinks that Europeans are pixel braggarts with little concern for image quality.

(Via Engadget CELLS.)

Nikon S230 And S220 Digital Cameras

Nikon S230 And S220 Digital Cameras

The Nikon S230 and S220 digital cameras come equipped with Blink Proof, Quick Retouch, Scene Auto Selector and Scene Mode. These 10MP cameras also comes with Nikkor 3x zoom lens, ISO 2000 sensitivity range and Motion Detection. Available in Soft Silver, Warm Silver, Aqua Green, Gloss Red, Night Blue, Cobalt Blue, Magenta and Purple to Black, the Nikon S230 and S220 will come with 3 inch and 2.5 inch LCD displays, respectively. Pricing info is still unavailable.

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Fuji expands A-series with A150 and A100 boringcams

Fuji expands A-series with A150 and A100 boringcams

Although we're expecting big things from FujiFilm's Super CCD EXR-packing F200, we can't say we're nearly as intrigued with the two new A-series compacts the company also saw fit to release this morning. The A100 and A150 are pretty much the basic kit you've come to expect at the bottom end of things: both have 10 megapixel sensors with ISO 1600 sensitivity, 3x optical zooms with image stabilization, face detection, QVGA video recording, and a bunch of scene modes that shouldn't be too hard to completely ignore. The only difference between the two are the screen sizes -- the A100 does it at 2.7 inches, while the A150 sports a three-inch screen. No word on pricing, but we'd guess cheap.

(Via Engadget.)

Samsung's ES10 point-and-shoot makes vanilla sound exciting

Samsung's ES10 point-and-shoot makes vanilla sound exciting

Everybody needs to start somewhere, and Samsung is hoping that those new to that whole picture taking scene will think about getting their feet wet with the company's upcoming ES10 plain-Jane 8.1 megapixel shooter. It features a 3X zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, and a few of the fancy features that you expect on a pocket cam these days, like face detection and beauty shot. Available in black, white, and the preciously generic silver pictured above, it's even less exciting than the unassuming SL models introduced at CES. No word on price or release dates, but we're predicting cheap.

(Via Engadget.)

Spy Camera From Minox

Spy Camera From Minox

German based company Minox is popular in Japan for its tiny cameras. Komamura, the Japanese company which take cares of this product here in Japan, has announced the DSC (Digital Spy Camera) that features a 3.2MP sensor with 128MB of internal memory. The camera measures weights at just 90grams for a size of 86mm x 21mm x 30mm. You can also record video using this small camera.

[Akihabara]