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Nikon D300S DSLR announced: 12.3MP and 24fps 720p HD video

Chris Davies, Jul 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Nikon have announced the D300S, its new DX-format DSLR flagship. The 12.3-megapixel DX-sensor camera has 51-point autofocus and can shoot 7 frames per second; however it can also record 24fps 720p high-definition video with contrast-detect AF (while in Tripod mode). Nikon have added a stereo microphone input and in-camera movie editing for clip trimming. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX 12.1MP digicams announced: FZ35, FP8 and ZR1

Chris Davies, Jul 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Panasonic have announced their latest three LUMIX digital cameras, kicking off with the DSLR-lookalike FZ35 with an 18x zoom, following up with the more fashion-focused FP8 with its 4.6x zoom, and finishing up with the mid-range ZR1 with an 8x zoom. All three have a 12.1-megapixel sensor, optical image stabilization and face-recognition. Read The Full Story

Ricoh GR Digital III promises twice the performance over predecessor

Chris Davies, Jul 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Ricoh have updated their GR Digital II camera with a third-generation model, the unsurprisingly titled GR Digital III. Packing a new wide-angle 28mm F1.9 GR lens, the GR Digital III has a 10-megapixel CCD and Ricoh's GR Engine III image processor. Together they promise the lowest ever ISO sensitivity of a GR-series digital camera, plus minimal color aberration thanks to three special low-dispersion lenses. Read The Full Story

Next-gen iPod touch and nano features confirmed by multiple cases

Chris Davies, Jul 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

Further evidence of the upcoming iPod touch and iPod nano camera refresh is spilling uncontrollably out of China, with multiple different cases being hawked with the new PMPs dimensions and capabilities. Cult of Mac have been collating the various silicon and hard-plastic cases and sleeves, each of which show a centrally-positioned camera for the iPod touch 3G and a lower left-hand camera for the iPod nano 5G. Read The Full Story

Fujifilm reveals four FinePix camera models

Brenda Stokes, Jul 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Fujifilm announced four new additions to their FinePix line today, adding a wider array of affordable models that are sure to keep even picky camera enthusiasts generally satisfied. Read The Full Story

Olympus Stylus-7010, FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46 12MP digicams announced

Chris Davies, Jul 22nd 2009 Discuss [1]

Olympus have announced four new digital cameras, each packing 12-megapixels. The Olympus Stylus-7010 squeezes a 7x optical wide-angle zoom into a casing around an inch thick, and includes both optical and digital image stabilization. Meanwhile the Olympus FE series - the FE-5020, FE-4000 and FE-46 - have a range of in-camera "Magic Filters" such as "Pop Art" and "Pin Hole" together with AF Tracking. Read The Full Story

Cellphone Microscope could ID diseased samples in developing world

Chris Davies, Jul 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

A team of US scientists have developed a prototype portable microscope that would allow a cellphone camera to help diagnose potentially fatal diseases in blood and sputum samples. The University of California team strapped a DIY microscope to a 3.2-megapixel Nokia N73, using cheap off-the-shelf parts that can nonetheless make out objects 1.2 micrometers across; a red blood cell is usually 6-8 micrometers in width. Read The Full Story

AVC LiveLine Internet home surveillance system revealed

Brenda Stokes, Jul 21st 2009 Discuss [2]

AVC has revealed a brand new Internet home surveillance system today called LiveLine IP, which just hit beta today. This new system makes it easy to keep track of your home, no matter where you are. Read The Full Story

Olympus Stylus TOUGH-6010 series revealed

Brenda Stokes, Jul 17th 2009 Discuss [1]

In case you've been holding out for a new model camera that sports a rough around the edges appeal, you might be pleased to hear Olympus revealed today their Stylus TOUGH-6010 series, which offers a tough outer shell and competent features. Read The Full Story

Samsung SL502 and SL720 12.2MP digital cameras

Chris Davies, Jul 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

In addition to their new camcorders, Samsung have also unveiled a pair of point-and-shoot digital cameras in the shape of the SL720 and SL502. Each offering 12.2-megapixel resolution and 5x optical zoom, the cameras predominantly differ in their lenses; the SL720 has a 28mm wide-angle lens, while the SL502 has a standard 35mm lens. Read The Full Story

Liquid Image UDCM310 diving mask camera revealed

Brenda Stokes, Jul 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Liquid Image revealed their latest interesting gadget today in the UDCM310, which is a diving mask meant for underwater adventurers. Only this mask has something extra: a still and video camera built-in for your convenience. Read The Full Story

LG GC990 Louvre 12.1MP touchscreen featurephone unveiled

Chris Davies, Jul 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

LG's latest super-snapper cellphone has broken cover, and from the spec-sheet at least you'd think this was the handset to quash all point-and-shoot digicams. The LG GC990 Louvre is tipped (despite LG's own denials; see after the cut) to launch later on in 2009, taking the place of the existing LG GC900 (aka the Viewty II), and brings with it a 12.1-megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics, Xenon flash and what the company suggests is ISO 3200 sensitivity. Read The Full Story