More from Kodak in the form of these four from Kodak’s M series of ultracompact shooters. The 7 megapixel M753, 8 megapixel M853 (pictured), and 8 megapixel M873 each sport 2.5-inch LCDs while the 8 megapixel M883 dials it up to a 3-incher. The top-end M883 offers face detection technology, a full metal chassis, and ISO 3200 sensitivity.
All the cameras feature a panorama stitching mode and MPEG-4 video capture which maxes out with a 640 x 480 resolution at just 15fps. The $149 M753 hits in June, the $179 M853 and $199 M873 in August, and $229 M883 in September — each available in several colors. More photos as we get ‘em. Read the rest of this entry »
Sony’s got a new camcorder for those that prefer to keep things hard drive-based, with its new HDR-SR5C model upping the on-board storage capacity to a mighty 100GB. Apart from that notable spec, the cam will give you a 10x optical zoom, a 2.1 megapixel “ClearVid” CMOS sensor, a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, a 2.7-inch widescreen LCD and, of course, the requisite Memory Stick Duo slot (for capturing still images).
You’ll also get Sony’s trademark SteadyShot picture stabilization system, 5.1channel Dolby Digital audio recording, and a couple of nifty features like smooth slow video recording for those looking to analyze their golf swing or re-enact their favorite experiment from MythBusters.
While Sony will gladly take your order now, to the tune of $1,300, you’ll have to wait until July 9th or so for the camera to actually ship.
[via engadget]
While we thought we’d already seen the crown jewel of webcams before, Philips apparently thinks otherwise, as it boasts quite heavily about its new trio of display-mountable cams that were unveiled at Computex. All three devices support background customization and emoticon integration, wide-angle lenses, and face-tracking capabilities. The SPC620 holds down the low-end with a vanilla VGA CMOS sensor and will run you €49.90 ($67), while the SPC1000 includes a directional microphone and noise reduction filter, two-megapixel sensor, and a 5x digital zoom for the very same price.
The €99.90 ($135) SPC1300 features Pixel Plus 2 technology seen in the company’s Flat TVs, a six-megapixel sensor, audio beaming system, twin directional microphones, and Digital Natural Motion technology that purportedly nixes any frame rate flickers when video chatting. All three webcams should hit shelves in Europe, America, and Asia this August.
[Via TechDigest]
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Panasonic’s 7.2-megapixel Lumix DMC-FX30 doesn’t hold any world records in terms of size or amenities, but the point-and-shoot does manage to offer up some fairly decent innards for a relatively modest price — none of which matter if performance suffers.
To find out just how worthy Panny’s wide-angle, OIS-equipped snapper is of your cash, DigicamReview took it for a spin and threw in its two cents (er, pence). Interestingly, the device was generally hailed as an excellent choice for those in the market for a pocketable camera, as the highly-regarded Leica 3.6x optical zoom lens, effective image stabilization, versatile 2.5-inch LCD, logical menu structure, and respectable image quality all took home praises
only real digs on the shooter came from high amounts of noise when shooting with a cranked ISO (and even some at ISO 100) and the inclusion of red-eye in some snapshots, but both negatives aren’t strangers to the handheld camera realm.
Overall, reviewers seemed overly giddy about the FX30, and while we’d certainly give Canon’s SD800 IS a glance before plunking down on this wide-angled digicam, the low price of the Panasonic just might help make up your mind.
[via engadget]
After a slight detour with some PMPs, low-end manufacturer DXG is getting back to its regular game of cheap but wholly unremarkable digital cameras, upping things to a full 7.1 megapixels with its new DXG-711 digicam.
Apart from that more than adequate (for most) resolution, the camera will give you a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display, a built-in voice recorder, and 32MB of internal memory — it’s not clear what expansion options there are, although DXG’s other cameras have all had SD card slots.
As you can see, the company also keeps things about as basic as can be with the camera’s design. If that suits you just fine, you’ll only have to drop $150 to call this camera your own.
[via engadget]
I had high hopes for the new Canon HV20, but when I saw it for the first time I couldan’t see any difference between it and the Sony HDR-HC7. They have almost the same size and shape and they both produce a great image.
hen you look at the HV20 , you can see the retractable shaped lens cover .This may seem for a consumer cam just a perk ,but meanwhile the lens cover could become one of the camcorder’s first casualties.On the left side of the lens you can find a vertical panel that encompasses, from the top: flash, instant AF sensor and a mini video light.
The flash is positioned to the left of the camera and behind the lens. In some situations the lens barrel could cast a shadow. The instant AF sensor is located below the flash.It can be used to adjust quickly to changes in the focal distance or when you move really fast. But in case you use a wide or a telephoto lens, you need to make sure that the AF mode is set to normal AF ,because the instant AF sensor will be obstructed.
The mini video light which is placed on the HV20 looks like a very cheap LED light would, and its the same one that’s placed on the Canon’s entry-level ZR850. But it is a convenient way to illuminate dark places, so you can now interview your subjects in the closet if you want. The remote sensor is placed by the mini video light. The HV20’s front end is similar to the HC7,but the HV20 can give you more features than the HC7, for an example it has a bigger filter diameter, and is lower and wider than it. Read the rest of this entry »
If you (or your wallet) aren’t quite ready to succumb to the DSLR urge just yet, but yearn for a solid megazoom to bridge the gap between your pocket-friendly P&S and that future money pit you’re sure to eventually end up with, Sony’s DSC-H9 offers an enticing list of options including a 15x optically stabilized zoom lens.
Reviewers over at Megapixel were quite pleased with the "comprehensive bundle" that Sony includes in the package, and while the svelte three-inch flip-up LCD monitor, ridiculously long zoom, and "good image quality for printing past the widest angle" were praised, there seemed to be a negative vibe about the whole shebang. Among the lengthy list of digs were complaints that the compression was too strong, noticeable barrel distortion, purple fringing, and pincushion effects marred image quality, and a "convoluted menu system" kept operators on the verge of frustration.
As if those weren’t damaging enough, the battery was said to drain faster than other Sony digicams, and the plastic enclosure was dubbed "too slippery" for their preferences. Of course, it’s not unusual to see these megazooms suffer in one area or another while still offering incredible closeups for a relatively low price, but we’d recommend perusing the read link for yourself before pulling the trigger on the H9.
[Via PhotographyBlog]
