World’s first Android-powered camera with an interchangeable lens..

Most of the mobile savvy people are cognizant about 
the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Camera; regardless of having a point-and-shoot, the camera lacks the ability to capture eye-popping shots. In this situation, Polaroid surprised everyone by unveiling the world’s first Android-powered camera with an interchangeable lens at CES trade show. The camera runs Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean” OS and features photo-sharing, editing tricks, and 10-30mm zoom lens.  The device has the capability to take snaps of up to 18 megapixels and video up to 1080p and features a HDMI output for direct connection to a TV. The device is built by Polaroid’s partner Sakar.

Polaroid’s camera lacks the option of data plan, unlike the Samsung’s Galaxy camera, which means a user has to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth of his Smartphone which can be paired with the camera to access the internet. The 3.5 inch LCD touch screen in back has a pop-up flash and it also includes features like auto blink detection, auto face exposure and panorama mode. The device will hit the market in Q1 of this year and will cost $399.

Nokia Announces The Launch Of 808 PureView..

The 808 PureView from Nokia is a successor to N8 and is a magnificent imaging flagship phone. It’s finally been unveiled at MWC.  It releases in the 2nd quarter this year and hits the European markets first. The phone has a significant feature -The Camera. 

Before going into the details of the camera here are the specs of the phone :

Symbian Belle OS, 512 MB RAM,16 GB on board storage which can be further expanded via micro SD card. It sports a 1.3 GHz single- core processor and has the “NOKIA” resolution of 360X640 (nHD). It features a pentaband modem, enhancing the chance to connect even more while travelling around the globe.It also has HSPA 14.4 Mbps. Coming to the much hyped camera: has a 41 MP sensor while shooting still photographs and a 34 MP 16:9 images. As expected 808 PureView comes with Carl Zeiss lens camera and has the ability to auto-focus while taking 1080p videos. Nokia is expected to price this phone at 450 Euro. All in all we believe it will provide us a great experience while photographing.

Nikon Coolpix S8200 hands-on..

The travel zoom category has thrown up some of our favourite cameras of late, putting a larger zoom into a still compact body is proving a popular choice, judging by the number we see in the hands of tourists. The Coolpix S8200 gives you a 14x zoom, ensuring you get right into the action when on your holidays, squaring up against the likes of Canon’s PowerShot SX220 HS or the Panasonic Lumix TZ20.

Although the S8200 doesn’t give you a GPS, it does offer up that 25-350mm (in 35mm terms) lens, with a max aperture of F/3.3. It isn’t the fastest lens going, but it’s fairly respectable. Internally you get a backside-illuminated 16-megapixel CMOS sensor. It measures 103.7 x 59.3 x 32.7mm and weighs a slightly hefty 213g, but it feels solid in the hand. The pop-up flash is slightly odd and we found ourselves trying to push it back down again once deployed, however it puts itself away when you turn the camera off. The top-mounted control dial sits on the back edge meaning you can easily switch modes - those changes are reflected graphically on the display too so you can see what you are doing without constantly moving the camera. 

Available from 22 September, the Coolpix S8200 has a suggested retail price of £279.99. It might not have the drama of the AW100 tough camera or the features of P7100 high-end compact that we've also seen this week, but as a versatile travel compact, we're sure Nikon will shift a lot of S8200 cameras. Of course, we'll bring you a full review as soon as we can get our hands on one for longer. You’ll get Full HD video capture along with stereo sound, with the HDMI meaning hooking-up to your TV is as simple as it can be. There are also a run of fun effects that you can apply, as is common on this type of camera. 

Pentax Q Pocket-size interchangeable lens camera lands..

Pentax has announced the Pentax Q - a device it is describing as "the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable-lens camera system".
Packing a new Q mount system that has a diameter 6mm shorter than the K mount, the new system eradicates the optical finder, mirror box, focusing plate and AF sensor - meaning that it can all fit into a magnesium-alloy chassis described as "pocket-sized". The body measures 98 x 57.5 x 31mm and it weighs 200g, but will depend what lens you attach.
If there's been a compromise in getting the first prize for smallness then perhaps it is that the sensor is on the small side too - although you'll no doubt still be able to get some cracking images with the back illuminated 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor with 12.4 effective megapixels, with the option to shoot JPEG and RAW.
The sensor boasts high efficient light gathering optical construction, and is backed up by a new generation imaging engine with an ISO range of 125 to 6400.

There are four positions on the front dial for you to assign your favourites of the nine smart effects on offer, which are listed as Brilliant Colour, Funicular Bold, Vintage Colour, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion (like HDR), Bold Monochrome, Water Colour, Vibrant Colour Enhance, and finally User defined. You'll also be able to shoot 1080p HD movies at 30fps.
Other killer features including a Bokeh function (which looks to create the "background defocus" effect we've seen elsewhere), a shake reduction mechanism, a top shutter speed of 1/2000 second, and the choice to shoot in 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 or 1:1 aspects. Of course you get manual shooting controls as well as the normal aperture and shutter priority shooting modes.
The LCD monitor is a 3-inches with 460k dots and has a viewing angle of 170 degrees which will be handy in low light, or bright light situations, but doesn't reach the resolution of some displays on rival cameras.
You'll need to team it up with one of the five Q mount lenses that have been announced as well: the Pentax-01 Standard Prime (F/1.9, 47mm in 35mm terms), the 02 Standard Zoom (27.5-83mm), the 03 Fish Eye (160 degree angle), the 04 Toy Lens (35mm) or the 05 Toy Lens Telephoto (100mm).
With retro styling and the selection of smart effects and lenses, it looks like Pentax are gunning for those who like to create easy creative photos, perhaps with a penchant for Hipstamatic or Lomo effect, given the Toy Lens and Cross Processing options.
The price of the Pentax Q is still to be confirmed, but we know that it should hit the shops in September in white or black.

Canon and Technicolor to bring movie colour to your DSLR..

Canon and Technicolor have signed a deal that will see the creation of a Technicolor profile created for and be made available to current and future Canon DSLR users.
It means that Canon DSLR users, like those who own the Canon 7D or the newly announced Canon EOS 600D will be able to shoot a movie with their camera and make it look like its been processed by Technicolor, giving it a professional look and feel as if it had been shot for the movies.
“Having shot a theatrical feature using Canon’s EOS DSLR’s (1-D Mark IV, 5D Mark II and the 7D),” states Tom Stern, a professional cinematographer who has worked with the likes of Clint Eastwood. “I am very supportive of Technicolor and Canon working together to develop the ‘CineStyle’ profile.  This can only help to serve greater utility of the EOS DSLR’s in production cinematography.  I applaud this effort.”
“Technicolor has closely followed the adoption of Canon EOS DSLR cameras into the ranks of professional productions,” stated Technicolor’s chief marketing officer, Ahmad Ouri.  “We remain committed to cinematographers as they adopt new tools and techniques, and, based on the requests we’ve received from many of our creative clients, we have worked with Canon to provide a stable path, originating with these cameras and flowing effortlessly into our post pipeline.”
Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, for Canon USA added: “We are excited about Technicolor’s development of their new CineStyle for Canon EOS DSLR cameras, giving post-production professionals image files with much greater latitude  and versatility when colour grading EOS footage.”
And they would be right, last year House used the Season 6 finale shows what DSLR movie-mode can do shooting the final episode on Canon cameras rather than more professional rigs.
More details are expected at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2011 in Las Vegas next week.

Canon EOS 600D DSLR Camera Coming Soon in India..

Canon has done it again! and again it has come up with an all new  Canon 600D Basically it is completely based on its previous model of Canon 550D.

Taking into consideration the shape and the button configuration is all same as the Canon 550D, The only real difference is the display button which has migrated just above the mode dial, replacing the sensor that flicked the LCD display on and off underneath the viewfinder.
The Canon 600D may not be seen with many differences from the Canon 550D but yet it marks it  presence  significantly, the 18MP camera lens, four way keys, HD recording etc .. But yet it has been embedded with small features which gives the camera an even better and  more complete experience to use. It has the snippet recording of 4,6,8 secs which can be used to take photographs of some  proper angle as we see in stop motion videos.

The  camera settings  of  black-and-white, fish-eye, toy camera, miniature are all given the better effect as we could surely see. Canon 600D DSLR camera would be price at Approx Rs. 50000, official Price Details are not available yet, lets wait when it’ll officially out in India. According to the reports, it’ll be available in India by May 2011.

Samsung ST60 | Slim Digital Camera That Takes HD Movies..

With Samsung’s latest technology inside, “Smart Auto 2.0″ advanced scene recognition and in-camera digital contents management, your photos will look as good as your camera.

The Samsung ST60 packs a lot of performance into an ultra-stylish, ultra-slim design complete with a stainless steel exterior for added durability. Measuring just under 0.7 inches wide, the ST60 can easily slip into your pocket so you can take it wherever you go. It comes fully equipped with a true colour filtered 12.2 megapixel CCD and boasts a powerful 4x optical zoom. Record high-quality video at a resolution of 1280 x 720 (SVGA, H.264 format) at 30/15 frames per second. The ST60 also features helpful in-camera editing controls, which lets you pause and then resume filming without having to save each clip as an individual file.

Samsung ST60 Technical Specifications:

• 12.2 megapixels
• 4x Optical Zoom
• 2.7″ TFT screen
• 1.6cm thin metal body
• Smart Auto 2.0 mode
• Beauty Shot
• 12 scene modes to choose from
• HD movie recording (1280 x 720 @ 30/15 frames per second)
• Smart album for easy photo management
• Recycle bin
• Li-ion battery, in camera charging system.

Kodak PlayTouch HD Video Camera – Voted No.1 Pocket Camcorder..

Winning Stuff Magazine’s (Feb 2011) ‘Pocket Camcorder’ test against 12 rivals, the Kodak PlayTouch is joining the award winning Kodak Playsport as the benchmark for video quality in Pocket Camcorder category.

Its unique touchscreen lets you glide through HD video like never before. That’s the beauty of the Kodak Playtouch Video Camera. It puts the high-end features you want right at your fingertips. With on-screen editing, you can easily keep the moments you want and trim the ones you don’t. And when you’re ready to turn today’s escapades into tomorrow’s buzz, getting them online is easier than ever. Just press the Share button and your videos are automatically ready for the Web. With the Kodak Playtouch Video Camera, the power to be seen is as simple as touching a screen. 

The Kodak Playtouch is available in three different colors; Orange, Black and Chrome  

 

Choose the video quality that works for you:

1. Full 1080p HD at 30 fps- best for viewing on an HDTV in full HD
2. 720p HD at 60 fps-best for sports and action and great for super slow motion playback
3. 720p HD at 30 fps- best for viewing on a computer, and sharing on the web
4. WVGA (wide-VGA 848×480) at 30 fps-best for conserving space on memory card
5. Or, shoot 5 MP still pictures.

OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-810 – The World’s First Crushproof Camera Upto 100 Kg..

So you think the TOUGH product line couldn’t get any tougher? You’re wrong! With the new OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-810, you can get not just superb-quality HD movies and stills but also something money can’t buy. That’s infinite peace of mind. Yes, this high-end flagship of the TOUGH series stands out from the competition with its record-breaking ruggedness and original TOUGH technology. With such features, this Olympus baby becomes the world’s first camera that’s crushproof to a weight of 100kg. It takes pride in being outfitted with double-durable lens and port technology, which makes it also waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof. But wait, there’s more. It’s also scratch resistant!

With the OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-810, you’ll feel like you’ve found the best value for your money. It is jam-packed with superb features like unique three-sensor GPS & Electronic Compass, and high-resolution, glare-resistant HyperCrystal III LCD. These features make the TG-810 perfect for those who live an active lifestyle. Its sliding double lock mechanism and additional metal lens barrier makes the TG-810 is waterproof to a depth of 10m, shockproof to a height of 2m and freezeproof to -10°C. To be sure you won’t dive too deep, the camera is outfitted with a built-in manometer.

Another amazing feature of the TOUGH TG-810 is the company’s GPS & Electronic Compass with three sensors that record the direction the camera is pointing, making it ideal for finding your way in unfamiliar environment. It can display more than 700,000 nearby geographic and natural points of interest. Since it is the best of the best, you better waste no time! Check out availability of this flagship model of Olympus TOUGH at Amazon now!

Microsoft Announces LifeCam HD-3000 Web Camera..

Microsoft has announced its new digital web camera LifeCam HD-3000. The camera quickly appeals as it comes designed with elegant looks. The features of the camera are equally attractive just like its looks. The first thing that anyone would like to know about a camera is the display quality. And Microsoft does not disappoint us on this as the camera boasts a 720p HD sensor ensuring high definition and there is TrueColour technology for crystal clear display.

Let’s look at the chassis specifications- the web camera has been placed on the top of the 4.3 inches tall stand. The LifeCam HD-3000 has 16:9 aspect ratio for video recording. It is enabled to cancel unnecessary noise to stream clear voice. The LifeCam HD-3000 is equipped to support Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo messenger and AOL Instant Chat.The camera will be available for $39.95 starting next month.