Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2: Functional, but not quite
With the new Xacti VPC-HD2 Japanese CE company Sanyo just released another addition to the petite collection of hybrid HD cameras. However, reviewers are pretty skeptical: According to testers from
Dcresource.com the VPCHD2 gets to take crisp still shots alright but only if you set the shoot to lower ISO. Image noises are just so visible at higher ISO settings. Under low ISO, the shots are good. It has no lighting adjustment capability also. Read more
Canon XH A1 High-Definition Camcorder: Must-have for Spielberg wannabies
Dying to read further about that great looking camcorder up there? Wondering if it’s straight out of some ‘high on photography’ movie? Well the good news is that it’s all that and much more. What you see up there is the Canon XH A1 1.67MP 3CCD High-Definition Camcorder, one that’s simply a must-have for the unbeatable photographer in you. Whether it’s for shooting that great National Geographic documentary or simply for shooting the dance of that hot lil chick at your friend’s birthday party, this one’s got something for every occasion. Of course don’t be too sure about it unless you’ve tried it yourself. Read more
New Sony Alpha: Re-inventiving the DSLR?
An imminent announcement of a new model on the Sony Alpha line is doing the rounds of the picture-perfect world. Oodles have been written and so have they been said, thus leaving the market curious for the ever re-inventive Sony! Of course thousands of guesses apart, some sure shot things said to set the camera aside from its contemporaries is the projected specs of 12.8 megapixels (I told you, my digicam’s going to look like a joke someday), light sensitivity up to 3,200 ISO (pheww), speeds of 10 frames per second (tickling the animation lover in me) in JPEG mode and in-camera> anti-shake compensation (for the clumsy, shaky bummer in you and me). Now, now, now, Read more
New Sony DSLR: For the picture-perfect occasion
An imminent announcement of a new model on the Sony Alpha line is doing the rounds of the picture-perfect world. Oodles have been written and so have they been said, thus leaving the market curious for the ever re-inventive Sony! Of course thousands of guesses apart, some sure shot things said to set the camera aside from its contemporaries is the projected specs of 12.8 megapixels (I told you, my digicam’s going to look like a joke someday), light sensitivity up to 3,200 ISO (pheww), speeds of 10 frames per second (tickling the animation lover in me) in JPEG mode and in-camera anti-shake compensation (for the clumsy, shaky bummer in you and me). Now, now, now, Read more
Camera Games: Nintendo DS console gets the Go!Cam
Nintendo has announced a camera for the already feature laden Nintendo DS. “Sony must be groaning”, says Australian ITwire , since Nintendo just announced the Go!Cam for their own portable gaming system the PSP, now their arch rival matches the ante. Well, indeed, a camera that will fit into the GBA cartridge slot of the Nintendo DS has been announced and gives the top selling gaming platform yet another facet.The camera will be out in Japan at the start of August No dates or prices have been announced for western regions.
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Review: Pentax Optio W30 waterproof digital camera
Digital Camera Info just published an interesting and super detailed 15-plus pages review of the Pentax Optio W30. Their conclusion si surprising:
The Pentax W30, simply put, is a fun camera to use. It will likely find a wide audience, eliciting praise from Michael Phelps types to kids wanting to play Mikey from the Goonies. With waterproof, dustproof (and kid-proof) abilities, the Optio W30 functions as an all-around camera that can be transported on land or water. It also includes basic PDA functions such as alarm and calendar. With an array of internal editing, the camera makes it easy to bypass the computer. Read more.
Simply Overpriced: BenQ DC C740i 7 Megapixel cam w/ Pentax lens
BenQ just released a new 7 Megapixel digital camera. The newest addition to the companies compact digital camera line is called DC C740i and features an 3x optical zoom and a pretty good lens (made by Pentax). It also comes with a Vibration reduction mode so pictures do not come out blurry from the camera being shaken. The Down side: With a street price of around $600 C740i is certainly overpriced.
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BenQ DC C740i: 7 Megapix camera w/ Pentax lens
BenQ just released a new 7 Megapixel digital camera. The newest addition to the companies compact digital camera line is called DC C740i and features an 3x optical zoom and a pretty good lens (made by Pentax). It also comes with a Vibration reduction mode so pictures do not come out blurry from the camera being shaken. The Down side: With a street price of around $600 C740i is certainly overpriced.
iPhotography: Using Apple’s iPhone camera for Macro shots
Surprise, surprise: According to Flickr photo pool member Curiouslee, the iPhone camera can easily be converted into a Microscope: (…) The lens is flush with the back of the perfectly flat back of the device making it easy to hold a pocket magnifier loupe in front to convert the camera into a microscope. Here I am using a Radio Shack 15x 3-lens magnifier on a keycap of my Powerbook. An LED flashlight is adding light to the backlit keyboard symbols. Most any kind of loupe or pocket microscope should work. I’ll be trying binoculars and spotting scopes too. Read more
iMacro: Using your iPhone cam as a microscope
Surprise, surprise: According to Flickr photo pool member Curiouslee, the iPhone camera can easily be converted into a Microscope: (…) The lens is flush with the back of the perfectly flat back of the device making it easy to hold a pocket magnifier loupe in front to convert the camera into a microscope. Here I am using a Radio Shack 15x 3-lens magnifier on a keycap of my Powerbook. An LED flashlight is adding light to the backlit keyboard symbols. Most any kind of loupe or pocket microscope should work. I’ll be trying binoculars and spotting scopes too. Read more
