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New Samsung WB5500 features 26x optical zoom

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:15:00 +0000

Samsung Europe launches the WB5500 digital camera, topping its predecessor, the WB5000 with 2 more megapixels and 2x extra optical zoom. The new WB5500 features a 26x wide-angle optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens (26-676 35mm equiv.), a 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor with a resolution of 14.5 megapixels and sensitivity up to ISO 6400. The camera also allows you to record HD videos with a 720p resolution (1280 x 720 pixels), which can be viewed on television through the integrated HDMI port. Available this month at a price of 429 Euros…

Tiny Sharp 3D camera module for mobile devices

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Wed, 12 May 2010 08:50:00 +0000

Sharp has developed a camera module for mobile devices that is capable of capturing HD (720p) video images in 3D. The images are composed of two views taken using two cameras that capture separate images simultaneously for the right and left eyes. The new 3D camera module incorporates functions to process image data output by the left and right camera, incl. Color Synchronizing Processing to adjust color and brightness. Sharp will start shipping samples in July. Mass production of these modules will begin within this year…

Canon announces the high-speed IXUS 300 HS

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Canon unveils the IXUS 300 HS, the first model to feature the new HS System: a high-sensitivity 10 Mp CMOS sensor with fast DIGIC 4 processing for enhanced low light performance and high-speed shooting. The HS system enables capturing high-speed action with up to 3.7 shots/second at full 10.0Mp resolution, or up to 8.4 shots/second at 2.5Mp. Low light performance is further enhanced by a f/2.0 28mm wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom lens, and the optical Image Stabilizer minimizes blur associated with longer exposures when shooting in low light…

Sony develops interchangeable lens HD camcorder

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:30:00 +0000

Sony is developing a new type of AVCHD high definition camcorder which features key technologies cameras NEX-5 and NEX-3. The camcorder will also be equipped with the same “Exmor” APS HD CMOS sensor that will be used in these cameras. In addition, the new camcorder will be compatible with the “E Mount” interchangeable lenses developed for the new NEX-Series and also with the existing Alpha camera lens lineup via the special “A Mount” adapter. Sony plans to commercialize the new HD camcorder in the fall…

Sony NEX-5 / NEX-3 with interchangeable lenses

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:50:00 +0000

The new Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 are joining the α family with the convenience of interchangeable lenses in a sleek design that slips easily into your jacket pocket or bag. The cameras are equipped with a 14.2 megapixels Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and a bright 3-inch (7.5cm) LCD that tilts up or down for viewing in any shooting position. For everyday shooting, the pancake’16mm F/2.8 comes with the camera, and the 18-55mm and 18-200 F/3.5-6.3 zoom lenses are available to boost your views. The NEX-5 and NEX-3 are available from summer…

Leica announces Summilux-M 35mm F/1.4 ASPH

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Sat, 08 May 2010 08:50:00 +0000

Leica now unveils the rumored Summilux-M 35mm F/1.4 ASPH lens, the new reference standard for Leica M photography. The hallmarks of the lens include high contrast, superb detail rendition across the image field, excellent flatness of field, and very low coma – all at virtually the same quality even at distances to 0.7 meter (28-inch). The 35 mm focal length is already standard for many Leica photographers. Ultra-high speed, outstanding optical characteristics and compact dimensions make this Summilux a universal wide-angle lens…

BenQ T1260 offers HDR mode and Touch Screen

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Sat, 08 May 2010 08:00:00 +0000

BenQ unveils the 12 megapixel T1260 HDR-High Dynamic Range camera. The T1260 is practically identical to the E1260, announced last month, except for its LCD monitor. The E1260 is equipped with a standard 2.7-inch screen, whereas the T1260 comes with a 3-inch Touch Screen. Featuring a newly designed user interface, this screen allows you to tap, circle and swipe! Tap to focus and select, Circle to get a swift automatic zoom or cut & save, and Swipe to browse and play. The BenQ T1260 will be available worldwide this month…

Fujitsu takes Color Electronic Paper a step further

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Fri, 07 May 2010 07:20:00 +0000

Fujitsu announces development of a newly-enhanced color electronic paper (e-paper) that features the world’s highest image quality. A new liquid-crystal material allows a reflectance of 33%, 1.3 times brighter compared to Fujitsu’s previous color e-paper. Other key features are a high contrast ratio of 7:1, three times greater, and a newly developed driver control method that results in re-write speeds that are twice the speeds of the previous color e-paper version. The new color e-paper will be exhibited at Fujitsu Forum 2010 in Tokyo, May 13 – 14…

Rollei introduces Sportsline 50 waterproof camera

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:20:00 +0000

Rollei introduces the 5 megapixel Sportsline 50 waterproof digital camera. The camera allows you to shoot your pictures down to 3 meters under water. Alternatively, you can also shoot of videos with 640×480 resolution and up to 30 frames per second. The remaining camera features are just basic, no optical zoom, only 8x digital zoom, a 2.4-inch/6.1 cm color LCD monitor and the common range of settings and scene modes. But then again, for only 50 euro’s it can be an affordable addition to the camera gear for your holiday this summer…

Addonics introduces 8/32GB CFast flash memory

Digital camera reviews, photography news and views — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:20:00 +0000

Addonics has introduced a new CFast flash memory card that redefines the high speed storage standard. This CFast memory comes with a SATA interface and features improved write/read performance over traditional Compact Flash memory. The new CFast flash memory has a maximum transfer rate of 100MB/s which is twice as fast as the fastest Compact Flash memory while still maintaining the small original CF form factor. The CFast cards are currently available in 8 GB and 32 GB for $98.40 and $189.60 respectively…