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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

Sony reveals two new HD Handycams

Brenda Stokes, Jul 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sony revealed two new models in their HD Handycam line today. They are the HDR-CX500V and the HDR-CX520V which feature a backlit CMOS sensor and dramatically improved visuals. Read The Full Story

Apple “massive” iPod camera order tipped; new 5G nano case emerges

Chris Davies, Jul 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

Apple have reportedly ordered a "massive number" of camera modules, similar to those found in the iPhone, which will likely find their way into the iPod touch and nano. According to TechCrunch's sources in Asia, the size of the order - each camera costs roughly $10 - suggests that not only will the iPod touch get photography abilities (as suggested by the iPod touch 3G case on Friday) but that in fact every model bar the iPod shuffle will include one. Read The Full Story

iPod touch 3G with camera revealed by new case?

Chris Davies, Jul 3rd 2009 Discuss [1]

Dubious doesn't even begin to cover it, but a listing for a silicone skin case for the "iPod touch 3G" has shown up on online store Uxsight. The anti-slip case has a large cut-out on the top left-hand corner, supposedly to accommodate the third-generation iPod touch's integrated camera. Read The Full Story

Nokia 12-megapixel cameraphones with optical zoom in 2010?

Chris Davies, Jun 30th 2009 Discuss [1]

Nokia are tipped to be developing at least one 12-megapixel cameraphone that will also include an optical zoom. Sources within Nokia as well as at Carl Zeiss - who are expected to provide the optics for the upcoming devices, as they commonly do with Nokia's current cameraphone range - have suggested that the high-megapixel handsets will hit the market in 2010. Read The Full Story

Rumored Canon 1D Mark IV DSLR Camera specs revealed

Brenda Stokes, Jun 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

So, we don't know if these are for real or not, but some specs for the Canon 1D Mark IV DSLR Camera were revealed today at Photography Bay. These specs reveal quite a bit about the new camera and if proven true, will be pretty interesting to see in action. Read The Full Story

Samsung SMX-C14 camcorder now available

Brenda Stokes, Jun 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

Samsung released their SMX-C14 camcorder today, following the product's announcement back in April. This camera sports the Touch of Color style that has been so popular among Samsung products these days. Read The Full Story

Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera detailed early

Chris Davies, Jun 15th 2009 Discuss [0]

Olympus' E-P1 Micro Four Thirds digital camera is expected to make its official debut on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean we don't want to hear about the appealing snapper today if we can. The E-P1 is, according to the latest spec-leak, expected to have a 13-megapixel sensor, 200-6400 ISO range and 60-1/4000 shutter speed, together with supporting 720p video recording. Read The Full Story

Rumor: Samsung GX-30 or NX-series set for July 7th launch

Brenda Stokes, Jun 12th 2009 Discuss [1]

It seems a day doesn't go by without some new technology rumor. But hey, it keeps things exciting. Today, there's a rumor going around on the Pentax Forums that Samsung will be releasing the GX-30 very soon. Read The Full Story

Casio EXILIM EX-H10: 12.1MP and 10x zoom in skinny frame

Chris Davies, Jun 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's seems to be a morning of digital cameras, with Casio the latest to whip out their pocket-snapper. The Casio EXILIM EX-H10 has a 12.1-megapixel CCD paired with a 24mm 10x optical zoom, and while it may not have the AMOLED panel of the Samsung WD1000 it does manages to squeeze a similarly-sized 3-inch LCD into its sub-1-inch thick chassis. Read The Full Story

Samsung WB1000: 12.2MP, 720p video, AMOLED and retro dials

Chris Davies, Jun 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

Samsung have unveiled a new digital camera that rocks its distinctive dual-analog-gage indicators. The Samsung WB1000 has a 12.2-megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD paired with a 24mm wide-angle Schneider-KREUZNACH lens and 5x optical zoom, together with a 3-inch AMOLED 480 x 260 display around the back. Read The Full Story

FujiFilm FinePix Z300 with 3-inch touchscreen control

Chris Davies, Jun 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

FujiFilm have announced their latest compact camera, the FinePix Z300, a 10-megapixel point-and-shoot with a 5.7x optical zoom and 3-inch touchscreen preview screen. Capable of recording VGA quality video at 30fps, the FinePix Z300 measures 92 x 56.5 x 18.5 mm and weighs 150g. Read The Full Story