D-Link's DCS-1130 WiFi monitoring camera sends footage to the web

D-Link's DCS-1130 WiFi monitoring camera sends footage to the web

Yeah, it's kind of creepy, but we're sure D-Link had the noblest of intentions when crafting the DCS-1130 802.11n Wireless Network Camera. Said device offers paranoid homeowners the chance to login from practically anywhere and view live streams of their camera, and the 16x digital zoom is sure to give you a totally pixelated look at whatever stranger happens to meander around in your yard before moving on. Better still, those who simply can't go a moment without a look back home can view the live streams on a 3G cellphone, though a wireless router supporting WPS must be involved in the configuration. Mum's the word on a price, but it should be noted that a wired-only version (DCS-1100) will also be available for those who don't trust the airwaves.

(Via Engadget.)

Kodak delivers Z980 24x megazoom, M380 point-and-shoot cameras

Kodak delivers Z980 24x megazoom, M380 point-and-shoot cameras

PMA may be but a few months off, but that's not stopping Kodak from dropping a few show-stoppers here at CES. Up first is the Z980 megazoom ($399.95; Spring 2009 availability), which offers up a 26-millimeter wide angle lens with a mind-boggling 24x image stabilized optical zoom. You'll also find a 12-megapixel sensor, a vertical shutter release, HD video capture and a detachable vertical grip. On deck is the March-bound EasyShare M380 point-and-shoot ($179), a 10-megapixeler with a 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD monitor and your choice of black, red, or teal color schemes. Finally, we've got a few new SDHC cards from the outfit, with 4GB, 8GB and 16GB variations coming soon for undisclosed amounts. Full release is just past the break.

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Liquid Image Pro HD 350: 720P video @ 330 feet

Liquid Image Pro HD 350: 720P video @ 330 feet

[CES 2009] Touted to be used by pros with various underwater activities, military included, this second HD model from Liquid Water shoots 720P (1280x720) video at 30 fps and will be certified to a depth rating of 330 feet (100 meters). The dark grey color is supposed to help camouflage the diver. Like the consumer version, the Scuba HD320, it features light attachements for shooting below 5 meters (check out the photo gallery above). It will retail worldwide in Spring 2009 for an unknown price, we might know more next week during CES.

Other features:

• 5 megapixel camera


• USB 2 port and cable


• Micro SD /SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB of storage)


• 64 MB Nand flash Internal memory

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Liquid Image Scuba Mask HD320: 720P video @ 115 feet

Liquid Image Scuba Mask HD320: 720P video @ 115 feet

[CES 2009] Alongside its updated version of the Camera Mask, Liquid Image is coming up with two new HD models. The Scuba HD320 shoots 720P(1280x720) video at 30 fps and will be certified for 115 feet (35 meters) underwater. Additional lighting is recommend below 5 meters, check out the photo gallery to see the lights attachments.
It will be available worldwide in Spring 2009 at an estimated price of $215.

Other features:

• 5 megapixel camera


• USB port and cable


• Micro SD /SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB of storage)


• 64 MB Nand flash Internal memory

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Kodak's rugged Zx1 handheld camcorder does 720p in the jungle

Kodak's rugged Zx1 handheld camcorder does 720p in the jungle

Kodak's 720p Zi6 has only been out for six months, but already we're seeing what's likely its beefed-up predecessor. The mighty Zx1 is debuting here at CES, and with it comes a 2-inch LCD monitor, easy upload to YouTube, 720p HD video capture at 60fps, an IP43-certified weather-resistant design and an SD / SDHC card slot that can understand media up to 32GB in size. All told, users can capture up to ten hours of high-def video, and the bundled HDMI cable makes showing off recent grabs as easy as pie. The Zx1 will arrive in five colors (pink, blue, yellow, red and black) and will include pre-charged AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries alongside a charger. We'll bet Creative and Pure Digital have a little something of their own to show off before this one lands in April for $149.95. Full release is (where else?) after the break.

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(Via Engadget.)

Liquid Image VideoMask 310: SD video @ 33 feet

Liquid Image VideoMask 310: SD video @ 33 feet

[CES 2009] Liquid Image is coming with a line of new products for CES 2009. The Videomask 310 is an upgrade of the award winning Camera Mask launched in 2008. The original version recorded 20 frames per second in VGA, had a 3 megapixel camera and was certified for a 5 meters depth. The new version is 720x 480, records 30 frame per second , and will be tested and certified to a depth of 33 feet (10 meters). In addition there are 3 light attachments (see picture in the photo gallery) that allow the underwater photographer to keep the image quality when diving below 5 meters. It will retail worldwide for an estimated price of $159 in February 2009.

Other features:



• USB port and cable


• Micro SD /SDHC card slot (up to 8 GB of storage)


• 16 MB Nand flash Internal memory

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Ecamm announces BT-1 Bluetooth webcam for Macs

Ecamm announces BT-1 Bluetooth webcam for Macs

It looks like Mac users tired of their built-in webcams and concerned about the clutter caused by regular USB cams will soon have another option to consider, as Ecamm Network has just announced what it's claiming to be the world's first Bluetooth webcam. Apparently, you can expect to get some standard 640x480 H.264 video out of the thing, along with 48 kHz AAC stereo audio and a promised four hours of talk time before you need to pull out that dreaded USB cable. None too surprisingly, you'll also have a pay a bit of a premium over your run-of-the-mill webcam, with the so-called BT-1 set to demand a hefty $150 when it rolls out sometime late in the first quarter of the year. No word on Windows support just yet, but we'd presume that'd follow shortly thereafter, officially or otherwise.

(Via Engadget.)