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Casio has announced its latest two entry-level model new point-and-shoot cameras that carry an advanced automatic feature. The models are Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 and Casio Exilim EX-Z90, both of them are having new intelligent auto focus feature that goes beyond face detection and it can select the proper focus and exposure settings for subjects in the frame. Both of the models will be available in October onwards. Moreover, you can have a Dynamic Photo Mode is a setting that lets you shoot a short video of a moving subject and to remove the background from the scene.

At the same time, both models can record 720P high definition video at 24 frames per second as AVI files. The price of the first model is $200 while the other is expected to be available for $150.

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Sony features Cyber-Shot DSC-T90 digital camera that is a slim and stylish ultra compact digital camera. It features a metal body, sliding front plate and folded optics. The size of the camera is just 13.9mm thick that highlights 12.1 megapixel sensor, 35-140mm equivalent 4x zoom lens, large 3.0-inch touch-sensitive rear screen, Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization, face and smile detection technology, ISO 3200 and intelligent scene recognition.

Moreover, this model provides the resolution at 1280 x 720 pixel and 720P HD movies recording with stereo sound and HDMI output. You can have this device in Silver, Black, Pink, Blue and Brown colors. If you have about $300 / £289 in your pocket, you don’t have to wait for anybody.

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The touchscreen technology has very much attracted people around the world towards manufacturing digital camera with touchscreen capability. Domo is the new camera model to come with touchscreen facility and it claims the first to introduce this feature in camera.
Nevertheless, this concept is still in the design lab and not much detail we have gathered yet. Besides, this camera is sleek and designed simple. It features single click shooting and the photos will pop soon after taking the snap for reviewing.

The main additional feature of this camera is, whenever you view the photos from the internal memory of the stick, you can easily navigate them by finger dragging to view the photo in full screen mode. However, the enjoyment has now become endless for you with this camera.

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As you know, we have been discussing about so many models of camcorders in our blog regularly. To join the category a new model Camcorder called Muvi Micro comes with many features that are very suitable for your camcorders love. Here we have given the complete details of the device in this article.
Some important features of the Product :
•Records in AVI video format
•High resolution video recording with sound
•Includes 2GB Micro SD card for 1 hour recording
•Lithium Ion battery for up to 2 hours recording on one charge
•Video software supplied
•Wide angle field of view 72 degrees
•Compatible up to an 8GB Micro SD card
•Optional voice activated start/stop recording
•Can be used as a PC webcam

Specification of the product :
•Strong aluminum casing
•Connects via USB (cable included)
•Records at VGA (640×480 pixels) 25 fps (frames per second)
•Compatible with up to 8GB Micro SD Card
•Built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
•Built in microphone for sound recording
•Includes 2GB Micro SD card
•Optional voice activated start/stop recording

Contents of the Device :
•1x Muvi Micro Camcorder
•1x Carry pouch
•1x Neck cord
•1x USB Cable
•1x Webcam software
•1x 2GB Micro SD Card
•1x Charger
•1x Spring mounting clip
•1x User Manual

Extreme Sports Pack includes:
•1x Mounting bracket for bike/helmet
•1x Magnetic wall mounting bracket
•1x Additional spring mounting clip
•1x Velcro for mounting bracket
•1x Silicon protective sleeve
•2x screws
•3x straps
•1x Head/helmet strap

Dimensions:
•5.5cm(H) x 2cm(W) x 2cm(D)
•Weighs 50 grams

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This pure digital flagship camcorder is called Flip Ultra HD that can carry 8GB of memory and it has the ability to shoot at high definition 720P recording. In addition, you can have a small form factor Flip Mino HD. The price of the smaller size camcorder is a thirty dollar. Nevertheless, it brings only half of the memory size from the real size.

This is a well-known technology, which combines the instant fun of an old school Polaroid camera with a PoGo Printer. It has come out with 5.0 mega pixel snapper, which can capture and then eject a print at the size of 2 x 3 slice of sticky-back photo paper. This all process can be done in just forty seconds unlike other earlier model Polaroid cameras.
Some important features:
•Instant images printed
•View and crop image on camera before printed
•No ink cartridges required
•Prints 2” x 3” photos with peel-off sticky back
•SD card compatible
•Download photos on your computer
•PC and Mac compatible
•Fully charged battery produces 15 prints
•Automatic picture lighting enhancement
•In-camera red-eye removal
•Electronic self timer
•PictBridge compatible
•Movie mode with sound
•Shooting Modes: Auto, Manual, Landscape, Fireworks, Soft flowing water, Splashing water, Portrait Man, Portrait Lady
Specifications:
•5.0 megapixel digital camera
•3072 x 2034 resolution
•Integrated instant printer
•3.0” bright colour LCD screen
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•Fixed and macro focus (for close up images)
•4 x digital zoom
•300 dpi printer
•7.4V, 580mAh Li Polymer battery
some important contents:
•1x Polaroid Instant Digital Camera
•1x Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
•1x AC adapter and chager
•1x USB Cable
•10x sheets of Zink photo paper
•1x User manual
•1x 1 year manufactures warranty card
•1x Software and driver CD
•1x Hand Strap
•1x Camera pouch
Dimensions:
•7.6cm (H) x 3.7cm (D) x 11.8cm (H)

This is the first Full HD Camcorder comes with 64GB SSD from Samsung at this year. The name of the camcorder is HMX-H106, available in Korean market from today.It has come out with Full HD at the resolution of 1920 x 1080 with Time Lapse mode in 720P. Moreover it can bring you the stunning video effects, 4.7mpix CMOS for photos, 37mm wide angle, and the obvious 64GB SSD.

One of the biggest High Definition Technology companies Panasonic Corporation has announced a professional 3D Full HD Production system. This device claims the first in the industry, consists of a twin-lens P2 professional camera recorder and a 3D Compatible High definition display.

Panasonic has decided to exhibit the concept of 3D system at its booth on NAB 2009, which is going to be held in Las Vegas today. This interesting 3D camera from Panasonic based on the actual and suiting P2 HPX170.

We tell ya, that Panasonic FS line sure knows how to expand. Just months after we saw a few more added to the mix, the point-and-shoot Lumix family is growing yet again with three new members. Kicking things off is the 12.1 megapixel DMC-FS12, which boasts a 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, 2.7-inch LCD, a WVGA (848 x 480) movie mode and digital red-eye correction. The 10.1 megapixel DMC-FS62 packs most of the same features, though it does step down to a 2.5-inch LCD. Finishing up the trio is the DMC-FS42, a 10.1 megapixel shooter that does most everything the FS62 does save for the omission of optical image stabilization and a few other minor exclusions. The whole lot is expected to arrive soon in a variety of hues, though precise pricing and availability details are still missing.

New model digital camera called ES10 digital camera has been launched by Samsung. This model camera is the first one to join the ES series. Although it is an entry-level camera, it comes with some advanced features, which can make this camera ideal for anyone who likes to take nice clicks. It has come out with an 8.1-Megapixel camera with the 1 /2.5” high resolution CCD sensor that can enable taking pictures in high quality.
This camera comes with 3X zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD screen which supports a resolution of 230K. This camera is expected to be available in silver, pink, white and black colors. The price of this mobile has not yet been announced.

Fujifilm has finally made available its EXR technology in the new Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR digital camera that aims to be the leader in compact cameras for the year, featuring a Super CCD that is able to register excellent detail levels when switched to its high resolution mode, but it won't sacrifice on quality either where low light conditions are concerned, so feel free to switch between modes and obtain the best image quality possible. Features of the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR include :-

* 12 megapixel 1/1.6”Super CCD EXR
* Fujinon 5x wide angle optical zoom lens
* 3.0” high-resolution 230,000 pixel wide view LCD display
* Face Detection 3.0 with auto red eye removal
* 6 Film Simulation Modes
* HD Photo Output
* Dual Image Stabilization and sensitivity up to ISO 12800
* Full Photo HD output

There is no word on pricing, but we ought to see this hit the streets pretty soon.

During the CES 2009 held in Las Vegas Motorola has unveiled its latest model mobile handset Jewel-Like called “U9”.
Following are the some important features of this mobile :
•It offers 2 megapixel camera
•It offers Video camera (15 frames/second, 176 x 144 pixels) with 4x digital zoom, MPEG4 format
•You can have the Main display: TFT, 262,000 colours, 320 x 240 pixels
•It has an External display: OLED, 65,000 colours, 128 x 160 pixels
•It features Music player (MP3, AAC, AAC+, enhanced AAC+, AMR, WMA formats)
•It provides MP3 ringtones
•You can have Handsfree speakerphone
•It offers Voice dialling
•It offers easy Messaging: SMS, MMS, email
•It gives Screensavers
& animated wallpaper
•It offers Picture Caller ID
•It brings the facility like Internet: GPRS, EDGE
•Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB 2.0
•Memory: 25 Mbytes user memory plus microSD memory card (up to 4 Gbytes)
•Quadband
•Size: 90 x 48 x 16 mm
•Weight: 95g
•Talktime: up to 6 hours
•Battery standby: up to 388 hours

Nikon has released its pair of entry-level cameras into its COOLPIX L series with the 10-Megapixel L20 and 8-Megapixel L19. These cameras have been designed as user friendly and sport an Easy Auto Mode that can take the all-virtual guesswork out of finding a specific shooting mode for a particular scene. Both models have come out with a Smart Portrait System setting that can fix most instances of red eye and they have face-priority auto focus that can recognize up to 12 faces in a single shot and a smile mode that will release the shutter when the subject smiles.
The camera lenses of the both models have 3.6x optical zoom and 5 color options that can allow the users to add special effects. You can set the light sensitivity as high as ISO 1,600 for either shooter. These cameras have the resolution of 640 x 480 and have 20MB built in memory. You can have the COOLPIX L20 only in red and COOLPIX L19 is available in bright silver, pink or black. The price of COOLPIX L20 is $130 while COOLPIX L19 costs $110. Both models will hit the market later this month.

There's a rumor going on Photofan.jp about the Sony A800 DSLR. One of the member claims to have insider knowledge about this camera. Here are the alleged specifications:

* 15.2Mpx APS-C CMOS Exmor "R" sensor
* ISO 100-12.800
* 6.5 frame per second
* New high speed flash sync
* 9 double cross f/2.8 AF sensor (23 total AF sensor)
* New metering and AF sensor with tracking and previous focus
* Dual AF Ultr-Speed motor ??
* Wi-Fi built-in

Did I see WI-FI? Cool! None of the specs is out of this world and this seems plausible, but of course treat this as Entertainment rather than Information. The poster goes on saying that the Camera would be announced at PMA in April, along with 3 new lenses. Again it all seems plausible. (Above: not actual photo).

Sanyo has recently introduced five more models of its Xacti camcorders in Japan that will see several firsts, including the world's first to shoot progressive, full HD 1,920 x 1,080 video at 60fps (models DMX-HD2000 and FH11), as well as the first waterproof HD cameras (DMX-CA9 and DMX-WH1 with 30x optical zoom) in the world. The impressive list of high achievers don't end there though, as Sanyo will also be the name behind the world's first HD camera to shoot 10 megapixel still images in the form of the DMX-CG10. All of these cameras/camcorders are capable of recording in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, making them compatible with a wide range of devices for playback as well as video editing software. The DMX-HD2000 will be the first to be released this February 6th, while the rest will be out before May arrives. There is no word on pricing, but expect these to be priced competitively.

So you've always wanted a 3D camera of your own, but can't bring yourself to part with a wad of cash for it? Fret not - Photojojo has a way out with a DIY 3D camera that won't cost you more than $15. All you need is a couple of disposable cameras and some duct tape, and you're good to go.
Step 1: Turn one of the cameras upside down to get the two lenses as close together as possible (lenses aren't usually located in the center of the camera). Line the cameras up so the lenses are on the same level.
Step 2: Tape the cameras together with duct tape. Don't cover up the shutter buttons or winding mechanisms.
Step 3: Go out and shoot! To take a picture, press both shutter buttons at the same time.
Step 4: Just have fun and accept that this method won't give you pro results.
Bear in mind that the 3D effect won't be perfect as the lenses are approximately 4" apart, which is farther compared to human eyes that tend to stay 2.5" to 3" apart. Also remember that these cameras won't focus on anything closer than three feet so that you won't waste any shots.

Sharp has kicked off the new year in style with the Sharp SH810C mobile phone. The handset has an 8 megapixel camera built-in with a 3-inch LCD AVS and an 854×480 resolution. The handset is currently available in China only with no word on when we’ll see it hit Europe or North American markets. Quite a few cell phone manufacturers have started putting high megapixel cams in their handsets. Do you think they’ll come a time when we don’t need consumer cameras anymore, just cell phones?

Now it is time to replace your standard plastic lens cap with White Balance Cap because it features added benefit for helping you easily set a custom white balance.
A white plastic dome has been fit in the center of the cap like the light meters. You can set custom white balance from the settings menu of your camera before you start photographing.

This camera can set the white balance based on the reading through the white light diffusion dome and bam. The price of this device comes around $45-65.

You can say that taking pictures with the digital camera is very easy but you can’t say that printing with digital camera is easy. To make you to say that a new type digital camera has been unveiled to the market. The name of the camera is Tomy Xiao’s TIP-521 Digital camera which takes the technology to the next level. The camera features an integrated ZINK printer
which allows the users to take the print outs immediately.
As this camera uses the ZINK Zero ink printing technology it requires no ink.
The other features of this camera are 5mp sensor and an internal paper tray can hold up to 20 2 x 3 inch photo paper. The camera supports 4X Digital zoom and 2.48” LCD screen. The internal memory of the camera is 16MB and has SDHC card slots. Even more you can set many settings including adding borders and frames to taken images and the camera prints with in a minute. This camera will be available at the end of this month at a price of $357.

The Helmet HERO 3 is the ultimate waterproof action camera, waterproof down to 30 meters. Not only is it a 3 mega-pixel waterproof camera, taking still photos and with a built-in 16Mb internal memory, which is expandable to 2Gb using a 2Gb SD Card, but more importantly, it is also a waterproof video camera. As waterproof video camera, it has the capacity to shoot 54 minutes of color TV resolution video (512 x 384 pixels), also capturing sound.