Photography

Toshiba is taking photo sharing to new heights with its new Digital Media Frames. They deliver real-time information through its partnership with FrameChannel, such as personalized weather, traffic, and sports scores, as well as, music and video to any room in the connected home.

This isn't just a photo frame. Picture the possibilities of a fun, interactive product that not only displays photos but also makes it possible for users to automatically share priceless memories with friends and family anywhere in the world thanks to FrameChannel. Currently, there are over 1,000 free channels to choose from in 19 categories with selections like People.com, Men's Tennis, 3-Day Forecast, Stock Quotes and Facebook, to name a few. Users can subscribe to their favorite channels and their Toshiba Digital Media Frame will automatically update with real-time information.Read more

Canon announced today the development of its Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world's first optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake. The technology will be featured in interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009.

The new Hybrid IS technology incorporates an angular velocity sensor that detects the extent of angle-based shaking and is found in all previous Canon optical image stabilizer mechanisms, as well as a new acceleration sensor that determines the amount of shift-based camera shake.

Hybrid IS also employs a newly developed algorithm that synthesizes information from the two sensors to make optimal adjustments, thereby dramatically enhancing the effects of image stabilization during shooting, including macro shooting, which had proven difficult for conventional image stabilization technologies.

I can't wait to see the Hybrid IS in action later this year!

The Q3 Handy Video Recorder brings professional audio to portable video recordings for musicians, videographers, educators, live music fans. The Q3 is ideal for anyone looking for great audio on their videos. The Q3 also includes HandyShare software for editing and uploading videos to YouTube.

Equipped with two condenser microphones, the Q3 uses the same X/Y pattern that gives recording pros the best stereo recording possible. You can record audio at 24-bit/48 kHz for "high-definition" quality audio on your video. And with the Q3's directional microphones, you can "focus" the mics on your sound source similar to an "audio zoom" function.Read more

The new SL720 and SL502 offer 12.2 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and eye-catching style. With the SL720, users have access to a 28mm wide-angle lens, while the SL502 offers a standard 35mm lens. The SL720 and SL502 offer powerful 5x optical zooms and are each paired with image stabilization to help reduce blur caused by hand movements.

The SL720 features Dual Image Stabilization, which combines both optical and digital stabilization technology, while the SL502 offers Digital Image Stabilization. Users can also frame their shots and review their images on the cameras' large LCD screens. The SL720 is equipped with a 3-inch LCD and the SL502 comes equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD.

The cameras feature 11 different scene modes, Samsung's Smart Auto shooting mode and Face Recognition technology. Also, the SL720 can record up to 720p, which can be played on an HDTV through an optional HDMI cradle sold separately.

Both Samsung models are expected to release in August for a MSRP of $229.99 (SL720) and $149.99 (SL502).

Now that summer is here, camera companies are beginning to roll out waterproof and underwater digital cameras. The latest is from AgfaPhoto. The new DC-600uw underwater camera is water-resistant at depths of up to 33 feet, and can withstand pressures of up to two bar. But not only does this camera take underwater photos, the new DC-600uw takes videos with sound as well.

This 6 megapixel camera features a 2.4 inch display, face tracking, 5X digital zoom, light sensitivity up to ISO 1600, and a quick selection button so you can easily change from land mode to underwater mode. Read more

From power for iPhone and Smart phones to netbooks and camcorders, Energizer continues to develop innovative and creative portable power solutions for on-the-go consumers. Making its debut will be the new line of Energizer Energi To Go branded rechargeable power packs and emergency charger products for all types of mobile electronic devices.

The Energi To Go line, which currently features the Energi To Go Portable Power for Cell Phones, is greatly expanding to include rechargeable power packs that use lithium polymer battery technology to power a wide variety of mobile electronic devices including Smart and cell phones, iPhone, iPod and MP3 players, GPS units, digital cameras and camcorders, netbooks and laptops. Read more

The PENTAX Optio W80 is more adventure-proof than ever. This latest PENTAX digital camera is waterproof, dustproof, coldproof, and now shockproof enough to withstand impact from a fall of more than three feet (one meter).

The Optio W80's waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters), as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet.

It also boasts 12.1 megapixels, a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim one inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grime and finger marks. Read more

Developed by SanDisk, the 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card can write and read up to 30 megabytes per second (MB/s).

SanDisk combines industry-leading performance with massive storage capacity, helping digital photography enthusiasts utilize the advanced features of today's DSLR cameras. With newer DSLR cameras that can take HD video showing up in the market more often, this SDHC card is the perfect match for large files and fast recordings.

The card offers a sustained write speed fast enough to ensure high-definition video recording and capacity capable of storing 160 minutes of full HD 1920x1080 pixels at 24Mb/s data transfer rate.Read more

General Imaging just announced what they call their most "feature-rich touch-screen digital camera yet", the GE E1250TW. This 12.2 megapixel camera has a 3.0-inch LCD screen, 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens, Auto Scene Detection, Face, Blink and Smile Detection, Auto-Adjust LCD, Red-Eye Removal, HDTV output, and is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

But what makes this camera stand out is its touch panel controls. Simply sweep your finger along the touch panel to rotate and zoom, along with many other touch-controlled functions.

The E1250TW also features Pan-Capture Panorama to easily take scenic-wide pictures – with a single release of the shutter, a panned scene can be captured easier than ever before.

The E1250TW debuted on HSN on June 22 and will be available through Amazon.com and other retailers for $199.