Canon Announced its Newest Pro DSLR, EOS-1D X

Canon has announced its latest Pro DSLR, the full-frame censor Canon EOS-1D X. It is considered as replacement of both the 16.1Mp EOS-1D Mark IV (APS-H or 27.9mm x 18.6mm sized sensor) and 1DS Mark III (21Mp full-frame sensor) in Canon’s lineup. This new DSLR camera which will be available starting March 2012 capable of shooting at up to 14 frames per second (12fps with AF). The camera will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $6,800. The compact, lightweight WFT-E6A Wireless File Transmitter is also scheduled to be available in March 2012 and have an estimated retail price of $600. Availability for the GP-E1 GPS receiver is expected in April 2012 with an estimated retail price of $300.

Key features of EOS-1D X:

• 18.1 MP full frame CMOS sensor
• Dual “DIGIC 5+” processors capable of delivering approximately 17 times more processing speed than DIGIC 4
• Up to 12fps and 14fps (JPEG only) shooting
• ISO 100-51,200 ISO, expandable to H: ISO 204,800
• 61 point AF system
• 100,000 pixel RGB AE metering with DIGIC 4
• Full HD 1080p EOS movie in selectable frame rates of 24p (23.976), 25p, or 30p (29.97); and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p (59.94)
• 3.2 in (8.11cm) Clear View II 1040K-dot LCD
• Ethernet port
• Shutter durability rated to 400,000 cycles (the new carbon fiber shutter blades are more lightweight and durable)

iRun - the “World’s Most Advanced Mobile Social Media Studio”

Joseph Tame shows off the the iRun - “World’s Most Advanced Mobile Social Media Studio” he will be wearing as he runs in the 2011 Tokyo Marathon.

The iRun features four iPhones on rotatable mounts, an iPad, and Android handset, three mobile Wi-Fi routers, a four-in-one atmospheric monitor and a heart monitor – all to record his route round the 26-mile circuit.

A post on Tame’s website states: ‘This technology will allow me to broadcast live video on two cameras (using either skype or FaceTime to a local studio for re-broadcast), send live location/pace/heart rate data via Runkeeperon the iPhone, transmit temperature, COx/humidity/noise levels via a custom-made Android app – and do all of this while looking incredibly cool.’

[Source Japan Probe]

Megxon X57nv, Digital Camera with Night Vision Feature

Megxon X57nv - Night Vision

If you like taking picture at night or doing surveillance duty (but not stalking people) now you can get this handy Megxon X57nv Digital Camera with night vision capability.

Features:

• 12M pixels interpolation
• Auto / Smart Auto (Scene Recognition) Portrait, Face Detection, Night Vision, web camera
• 8X Playback Zoom (base on the different image size)
• 5X Digital still photo, 3X Digital video, D1 video recording!

The price is $73.99 (1 Year Product Warranty).

[Source BrinVo]

Rollei Announces Power Flex 3D Point-and-shoot Camera and Designline 3D Photo Frame

Rollei, the 90-year old German manufacturer has just added its new Power Flex 3D point-and-shoot camera along with its Designline 3D photo frame to the market.

The Power Flex 3D camera comes equipped with two lenses that make 3D capturing possible. And it offers something similar found on other 3D point and shoot cameras including the ability to record video in 720p HD, 5MP still images, and a 2.8-inch roundback LCD screen that promises to let you view 3D without 3D glasses.

The Rollei’s Designline 3D photo frame also offers the same glasses-free 3D viewing, so you can view images in 3D with naked eyes on its 7-inch display. Both the Rollei camera and photo frame are expected to surface in the European market for 300 Euros a piece. [Source Techchee]

Panasonic Introduced $250 3D-Capable Lens for Lumix Compact Camera Lines

Panasonic is aggressively pushing their migration to 3D technology, and to make other uses to their 3DTVs, the company introduces a new camera lens that was able to capture 3D images along with Lumix DMC-GH2 camera, the company's new Micro Four Thirds model flagship.

"To achieve a 3D effect, the Panasonic lens has small twin lenses built within, separated by a distance of 1cm. Light from each shines separately onto the image sensor, which captures two images from the differing viewpoints. Light from each shines separately onto the image sensor, which captures two images from the differing viewpoints." This is a bit interesting on how the 3D-effects will be achieved since the normal human eye is approximately 2.5cm apart.

Don't expect the same resolution on your 3D images, though. Instead, they'll have about a 2-megapixel resolution, Ichiro Kitao, director of Panasonic's digital still camera business unit, said in an interview at the show. [Source Techgeeze]

4GB High Definition Waterproof Fashion Spy Watch

Maybe the cold war era has ended but the spy game will always exist; state spying, corporate spying, infidelity spying, etc. The new tools for the purpose are available in different forms, one of them is this Spy Watch.

This DVR Spy Watch is a must have for all aspiring secret agents and comes loaded with features. The watch takes synchronous HD video and has 4GB of internal memory provides plenty of space to store all that surveillance. It has a built-in microphone which means that no attachments are needed to captures sound. It also comes with a USB port for easy uploading to a PC or other device. This watch is available at kookua.com for under US$ 38.00.

Specification:

• Memory: 4GB built-in memory
• Synchronous: video/audio
• Typical microphone range: 3m
• File format: AVI, JPEG
• Sensor: CMOS sensor
• Power supply: internal rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Construction: plastic
• Dimension: 20x5mm
• Accessories: USB cable

FinePix REAL 3D W3 - Compact 3D Camera from Fujifilm

FinePix REAL 3D W3

If you have a 3D TV already in your room or your livingroom now it is a good idea to get this point and shot camera.

Fujifilm is once again back on stage with this new FinePix REAL 3D W3 Point and Shoot camera which will allow you to take your first pictures in all amazing 3D. It's even possible to take real HD 3D movies and to enjoy this brand new technology on your new 3D TV. Of course, the FinePix W3 is also able to shoot in 2D and let you have a preview of your pictures on a stunning 3.5" LCD Monitor. It sells for around US$ 616.

Specifications:

• Capture 3DHD movies and still photo
• Advanced 3D Modes - Individual Shutter 3D Shooting enable you can take two shots of the same subject from different positions
• Advanced 3D Modes - Interval 3D Shooting: with a single press of the button, the camera automatically takes successive shots
• Two sets of Fujinon lens that work in the same way as human eyes
• 3D CCD System - natural sense of depth with synchronized control of two CCDs
• 10.0 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD x2
• f = 6.3 - 18.9mm, equivalent to 35 - 105 mm on a 35mm camera
• 3.5-inch TFT color LCD
• 1,150,000 dots color LCD monitor with Lenticular type, approx. 100% coverage
• ISO Sensitivity: Auto(400) / Auto(800) / Auto(1600) / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (Standard Output Sensitivity)

[Via geekstuff4u]

Canon IXUS 1000 HS - Superzoom Compact Camera

Canon IXUS 1000 HS

The IXUS 1000 HS is the first superzoom IXUS(10x optical zoom or focal range of 36-360mm), and also the first IXUS to feature full HD video recording. It weighs less than 200 grams.

Specifications:

• High Sensitivity (HS)
• Backlit CMOS sensor
• Digic 4 processor
• 10x optical zoom
• Full HD video recording
• IS (image stabilization) system

[Via timesofindia ]

Swarovski Decorated Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary Casio EX-Z2 Camera

To celebrate the 35th birthday of Hello Kitty, Casio decorates its Exilim EX Z2 camera with Swarovski diamond in pink completed with the Hello Kitty’s signature pink design and face. Technical specs: 2.7 Inch LCD Monitor, 3x Optical Zoom, Easy Mode, Auto Shutter, Movie Button, Drag and Drop Videos into iTunes. Available for pre-order, and will retail for $499.99.

[Via chipchick]

Lumix DMC-GF2, New Micro Four Thirds Camera from Panasonic

Panasonic officially introduced its Micro Four Thirds Camera.the Lumix DMC-GF2.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 112.8 x 67.8 x 32.8 mm
• Optical sensor: LiveMOS
• Resolution: 12.1 megapixels
• Zoom range: By lens
• Light sensitivity: Automatic, ISO 100 to ISO 6400
• Shutter speed: Bulb, 60 seconds to 1/4000 second
• Creative controls: Yes
• LCD capability: Touchscreen
• Viewfinder type: Electronic
• Type of flash: Pop-up
• Tripod mount: Yes
• Storage type(s): Secure Digital, Secure Digital HC, SDXC
• Remote control: Yes
• Hotshoe: Yes
• Digital video capture: Yes
• Max video resolution (new): 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
• Audio capture: Yes
• Face recognition: Yes

[Via CNET Asia]

Scarab Digital Camera, Take 2 Pictures at Once

The Scarab is a new type of digital camera that addresses a number of design issues related to traditional point and shoot digital cameras which evolved from the 35mm film format.
The design features two movable lenses that can be used independently for conventional pictures or for accurate self-portrait shots. Alternatively both lenses can be used together to capture panoramic images or unique 'front and back' Duo-Shot photographs.

Seeing the pictures, it seems that this camera is made by Canon. There is no information available on Canon's website.

[Via industrialdesignserved]

Cool Cardboard Cameras That Actually Work

You may have seen a bunch of new nice photography equipments at Photokina Show in Cologne last time but surely you didn't see any of these cameras.

Keil Johnson has created a range of cameras  made almost entirely from cardboard, and not only do these cool cardboard cameras look exactly like the real thing they can also take photos. But I am not sure about the specs whether it is digital or film, sensor type, lens mount, etc... view more photos here.
[Via geekygadget]

Leica M9 Titanium Limited Edition

This new digital camera with groundbreaking design concepts from the Volkswagen Group, the chief designer and his Audi Design Team is another masterpiece from Leica. The camera trim features leather that is usually used in Audi’s premium automobiles. Other feature includes fingerprint resistant overlays, the handstrap will come in two sizes, and the frame lines will be illuminated by LEDs. And you get a fancy new holster, too, which was designed specifically for this new edition.

If you don't mind to withdraw your saving as much as 22,000 Euros (Approx. 28,000 US$) you can get this camera along with a 35mm Summilux F/1.4 prime lens, a new holster and a lens hood in the box. Hurry up, Leica has made only 500 of these cameras.

[slashgear, dpreview]

Fujifilm X100 Mixes Optical and Electronic Viewfinder in Gorgeous Retro Body

Fujifilm’s retro-fantastic X100 is probably the hottest-looking camera you’ll see this year. Announced at this year’s Photokina tradeshow, the magnesium-clad compact makes it look like Fujifilm took the wish-list of many photographers and made it real.

The first thing you’ll notice is the styling, which looks almost exactly like the rangefinder cameras of the past, right down to the flash being placed where the little bright-line illuminator window would go on, say, a Leica, and the giant viewfinder being placed over to the left (from the user’s point of view).

In fact, the whole camera is laid out like an old-style rangefinder. The shutter-speed is set by turning a dial on the top plate (as it the exposure compensation). The aperture is set by twisting a dial around the lens itself and the on-off switch is a collar a round the shutter-release. In fact, from the product-shots, it appears that the shutter-release is drilled and threaded for a manual cable-release.

Then we get to the lens. The ƒ2 lens is a fixed 23mm, which equates to 35mm on a full-frame camera. This is the classic focal-length for a rangefinder, and coupled with the 12.3MP SLR-sized APS-C sensor, means that you’ll be able to throw backgrounds out of focus, as well as shoot in very low light (the maximum ISO of 6400 will help there, too).

But the real “holy shit” moment comes with the viewfinder. It works just like a normal optical viewfinder, but has a prism stuck in the middle. Light from the scene in front passes straight through to your eye, but off to the side is a tiny 1,440,000 dot LCD screen. When on, the panel can either superimpose camera-info onto the image or – get this – function as a super high-res optical finder. You can switch between modes with a hardware button (it’s the lever on the front)

[wired.com]

Nikon Has Today Announced its New D7000 Digital SLR

Nikon Inc. has today announced its new D7000 digital SLR, an update for 2008's D90 model.

The Nikon D7000 offers numerous changes throughout its weather-sealed, magnesium alloy body. The heart of the D7000 is a newly developed, DX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixel resolution, coupled to Nikon's latest-generation EXPEED 2 image processor. The pairing allows the D7000 digital camera to provide ISO-equivalent sensitivities from 100 to 6,400, expandable as high as ISO 25,600 equivalent at full resolution.

The D7000 also sports a newly developed 39-point autofocus system with nine cross-type points at the center of the frame, and a new 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor. The Nikon D7000 further improves upon the D90's feature set with an uprated H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Full HD (1,920 x 1080 pixel) high definition movie mode with external stereo microphone connectivity, and an updated viewfinder that now provides 100% coverage.

Power for the Nikon D7000 is supplied by a newly specified EN-EL15 lithium ion battery pack, and the D7000 is also compatible with an optional MB-D11 portrait / battery grip. Images in Raw and JPEG formats, and movies in .MOV containers, are stored on dual Secure Digital card slots compatible with the latest SDHC and SDXC types.

The Nikon D7000 ships from mid-October 2010, priced at around US$1,200 body only. A kit version will also be available, including the D7000 body along with an optically stabilized AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR kit lens, for a total list price of around US$1,500.

[image resource]

Nikon Announces Two New Pro-Level Lenses To Its Legendary Lineup

Nikon Announces Two New Pro-Level Lenses: AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G lens and AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens.

Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G wide-angle fast prime lens. Offering a large f/1.4 aperture, the lens is made up of 10 elements in seven groups, including one aspherical glass element. It comes in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body and incorporates the company's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quieter auto-focusing, along with Nano-Crystal coating to reduce flare. It will be available in mid-November with an MSRP of $1799.95.

AF-S Nikkor 200mm F2G ED VR II features the company's latest, second generation Vibration Reduction technology (VR II) and adds adds a new mode onto the AF switch. It is updated version of its 200mm F2 VR professional lens and retaining the same lens construction as this lens. It also includes nano-crystal coating to reduce ghosting and flare. It will be available early October for an MSRP of $5999.95. 

[dpreview, nikonusa]

Pentax Optio RS1000 and NB1000, the first “Lego” Like Point & Shoot

Pentax RS 1000

If you are an adult and sometimes you still like to be a kid at the same time like many of us do, Pentax has created a camera for you.

Pentax has released 2 series of Point & Shoot, the RS1000 and NB1000. Both 14.1Mpix Camera with a 4x optical Zoom, capable to record 720p video as well as offering several “Photo Mode”, our 2 camera comes in different colors and can even be “tuned” to your liking thanks to Pentax Personal Skin Designer option.

By far the most interesting model is the NB1000. Technically identical to the RS1000, this model comes with a “bloc” or “Lego” like body where you will be able to “dress-up” your camera and designed yourself thanks to a wide range of blocks, available in different colors and size name the Nanoblock, sold by the Japanese company Diablock.

This model, unique to the Japanese market will be offer later this year in Japan at a price around 20,000 Yen.

[via akihabaranews]

Canon Introduces Canon EOS 60D

Canon introduced its new digital SLR camera, Canon EOS 60D. Looking at the specifications, this EOS 60D is located in between the EOS 50D and EOS 7D. It combines some of the best elements of the T2i and 7D in a redesigned body. The improvement from 50D is the video capture capability. The EOS 60D is smaller than the 50D and no longer features a metal body.

Specifications:

• 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
• ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12,800)
• 5.3 fps continuous shooting
• 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
• SD / SDHC / SDXC storage
• In-camera raw development
• Subject modes with 'Ambience Selection' (Standard, Vivid, Soft, Warm, Intense, Cool, Brighter, Darker and Monochrome)
• In-camera Creative Filters (special effects)
• Fully articulated 3.0" screen (3:2)
• Swivel screen 3-inch LCD Display

 [dpreview]

The Nikon D3100, Entry Level DSLR with HD Video Capabilities

The Nikon D3100 is an entry level DSLR with the capability to record video in different HD sizes and frame rates. Captures at 1080p will be available at 24 frames per second, while 720p will allow for captures at 24 and 30 frames per second. The D3100 will not be able to capture 60 frames per second in either resolution (for this purpose, get a HD video recorder which is getting cheaper and cheaper everyday).

D3100 with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Press Release:

TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon D3100, an entry level Nikon DX-format digital-SLR camera. The camera is equipped with a new CMOS image sensor developed by Nikon and a new image-processing engine that enable capture of high-definition images exhibiting superior image quality, and a Guide mode that allows users to capture images just as they intended.

Nikon Launches Coolpix S1100pj Projector Camera

The 14-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S1100pj has a a front-mounted projector with a brightness rating of 14 lumens, and the camera replaces last year's innovative S1000pj. In a new twist, the S1100pj offers a USB-in port that lets you use the camera's built-in projector as an LCD projector for Windows and Mac computers.

According to Nikon, the S1100pj's built-in projector is powerful enough to project image slideshows and videos from its SD/SDHC card or presentations from its USB-in connection at distances of up to 7 feet.

The 14-lumens brightness rating is solid for a projector of this size: Last year's S1000pj had a brightness rating of 10 lumens, while most stand-alone pico projectors have brightness ratings in the range of 10 to 12 lumens range. That said, it does fall way short of the 1000-and-higher lumens ratings of full-size portable projectors.