PhotographyBLOG has a comprehensive review of this compact digital camera. As a reminder, the Canon IXUS 300 HS features a back-illuminated 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3 inch LCD screen, a 3.8x (28-106mm lens) with a fastest aperture of f/2.0 and optical image stabilizer, a 3.7 frames per second burst mode at full resolution, a 720p HD movie recording with stereo sound and an HDMI port.
Samsung will launch the new Full HD camcorder in South Korea. Dubbed as the HMX-S16, the video recorder boasts a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, a 64GB of SSD (Solid State Drive), a 10MP 1/2.33-inch BSI CMOS Sensor and a Full 1920 X 1080/60i HD video recording. The Samsung HMX-S16 also provides a 18x zoom (15x optical) with the company’s Intelli-Zoom, an Optical Stabilization and the Victoria Engine video processor. In addition, this portable camcorder also supports DLNA, allowing you to easily transfer videos and pictures to your DLNA-enabled TV or PC via Wi-Fi. Folks in South Korea are able to purchase the Samsung HMX-S16 64GB SSD Full HD camcorder for 1,399,000 Won or approx. $1,155.
Here’s a perfect device to monitor your home or office, the Motion Activated Clock Spy Camcorder. This fully functional clock features a built-in motion-activated digital video recorder that will automatically start video recording (640 x 480p) each time it detects movement. Not only that, It also comes with a 4GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Motion-Activated Clock Spy Camcorder will set you back $48.99.
Pentax Japan has decided to delay the launch of its highly anticipated 645D due to the high number of orders received for this medium format digital camera. The company will release the Pentax 645D on June 11th, 2010. For your info, this camera features a 40-million-pixel Kodak-made imaging sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, dual SD/SDHC memory card slots and can be used with the existing 645 system lenses.
Here’s another hot deal from Amazon, this time they’re offering you this Logitech 2MP HD Webcam Pro 9000 for just $59.99 shipped (regular price $99.99), which means you could save up to 40% ($40). This compact webcam features a 2-megapixel image sensor with autofocus, a built-in microphone and has the ability to capture both 720p HD video as well as up to 8-megapixel digital still images.
The newly announced Sony Alpha NEX-3 interchangeable lens camera is finally available for pre-order in the US via Amazon for $549.99. In case you didn’t know, the Alpha NEX-3 sports a 14.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ processor, a 3-inch swiveling LCD screen, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, up to 7 fps continuous shooting, ISO up to 12800, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI output and 720p HD video recording.
Cerevo has rolled out the world’s first digital camera ‘CAM Live!’ to feature Ustream live streaming capability. Using this feature, users will be able to directly livestream video from the device over Ustream, without the use of a PC. Each video is streamed in CIF format with 352 x 288 resolution. As for the specs itself, this compact camera packs a 9-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 2.4-inch LCD display, a microSD card slot, a USB port, WiFi, 3G HSUPA support and has the ability to record 1280 x 720p HD video. Available in white and black color options, the Cerevo CAM Live! retails for $216.
The Logitech C250 webcam is now available for just $14.99 at Amazon. For your info, the webcam usually sells for around $39.99. This tiny web camera features an enhanced VGA sensor, a one-touch snapshot button and a software enhanced up to 1.3-megapixel.
Dpreview has a comprehensive review of the recently released Olympus E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds camera. As a reminder, the E-PL1 boasts an accessory port for add-ons such as the electronic viewfinder. This 12-megapixel camera also features a simplified ‘Live Guide’ interface, a 2.7-inch LCD screen (230,000 dots), a built-in flash, a 720p HD video recording (MJPEG compression), ISO 100-3200, and 6 “Art Filter” creative effects.
Here’s the latest point-and-shoot camera from Casio, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350. This compact camera sports a 12.1-megapixel image sensor, a 27mm wide-angle lens, a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch TFT color display. It also comes with a number of advanced features including Face Detection, 23 BEST SHOT programs and YouTube Capture mode for videos. The Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z350 is now available in Europe for 149 Euro (about $182).
Toshiba will launch their first waterproof camcorder in the form of the Camileo BW10. The video recorder is capable of recording 1080p full HD videos at 30fps, while underwater up to two meters. This portable camcorder also supports a 10x digital zoom, a maximum ISO up to 1600, an SD card support up to 64GB, an HDMI output, a 10 second self-timer and one button Youtube uploading. Available in yellow, turquoise and silver, the Toshiba Camileo BW10 will be released at the end of June 2010 for £129.99 ($186).
Sharp will launch a 3D camera module for mobile devices later this year. This camera module is capable of capturing 3D high definition (720p) video. It uses two stereo cameras that capture separate images simultaneously for the right and left eyes. Sharp’s new camera module also adopts Color Synchronizing Processing to adjust color and brightness, Timing Synchronizing Processing to synchronize the timing of the video signals, and Optical Axis Control Processing to correct positioning.
Canon has recently added a new color option ‘White’ to its IXUS 300 HS compact digital camera series. This white version of the Canon IXUS 300 HS is now available for purchase exclusively from Jessops for £379. In case you didn’t remember, the camera sports a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 28mm wide angle lens, a 3.8x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch PureColor II G LCD screen, Canon’s new HS system (provides better low light performance and high-speed shooting), an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, a USB 2.0 port, a mini HDMI port and 720p video recording (30fps).
Sony has recently showed off their newest DSLR camera ‘Alpha A290′ in Vietnam. This entry-level camera sports a 14.2-megapixel APS-C image sensor, Sony’s BIONZ processor, a 2.7-inch LCD preview display, an SD/SDHC memory card slot, SteadyShot Image Stabilization, ISO up to 3200, 2.5fps continuous shooting and an HDMI interface. The Sony Alpha A290 will be sold for 9,990,000 VND (about $529) in Vietnam, complete with a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM lens.
If you’re looking for a new HD camcorder with a decent price, then I suggest you to check out the JVC PICSIO GC-FM1A which is up for sale at Amazon for just $113.09 (regular price $199.95). This pocket-sized video camera sports a 2-inch LCD display, an SD/SDHC card slot, a USB port, an HDMI output and has the ability to capture both 1080p Full HD video as well as 8-megapixel digital still images.
