Digital Cameras

New Limited Edition LEICA M8.2 Safari

by jessica on Thu, 2009-01-29 00:30


LEICA M2.2 Safari setGoing on a safari this year? If so, this may be the camera for you. LEICA just announced their new limited edition M8.2 Safari camera set in an olive green color. The set includes a brown calfskin leather carrying strap and a matching camera bag created by the camera bag specialists Billingham. This special edition is limited to only 500 cameras and will be available in February 2009.

Features include a 10.3 megapixel sensor, 2.5-inch display, RAW data capture, a silver anodized LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens with a metal lens shade, a silver E39 UV/IR filter, and it weighs only 6.3 ounces.

Fair warning...this limited edition M8.2 Safari set comes in at a hefty price of around $10,000. But then again, if you can afford to go on a safari, you can probably afford this camera.

Print Digital Photos Anywhere with the PoGo Digital Camera

by jessica on Tue, 2009-01-13 00:05


Polaroid PoGo Digital Camera Were you afraid instant photo printing on-the-go was a thing of the past? Polaroid just announced the PoGo Instant Digital Camera, the first digital camera and instant printer combo.

The PoGo uses ZINK Zero Ink Printing - an ink-free printing technology that replaces ink cartridges with ZINK Paper - a composite material that has embedded, heat-activated dye crystals for 100 percent inkless printing. 2x3-inch sticky –backed photos can be viewed, edited and cropped on the three-inch color LCD screen before printing. Photos can be printed with or without borders.

The Polaroid PoGo Instant Digital Camera will be available in March 2009 for $199. Ten-packs of ZINK Photo Paper sell for $4.99, 30-packs for $12.99.

Casio Introduces High Speed EXILIM Digital Cameras


Casio EXILIM models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100 January 8, 2009 — Casio released some exciting details about its upcoming digital camera models at CES 2009. Soon to be released are the slim, compact High Speed EXILIM models EX-FS10 and EX-FC100 featuring high-speed burst shooting faster than an SLR camera, and the EXILIM models EX-Z400, EX-Z270, and EX-S12, which make the most of Casio’s high-speed image processing engine to enable users to cut and paste moving subjects onto still backgrounds.

Casio has been a pioneer in digital cameras for over ten years. The new models maintain Casio’s long tradition of innovation and creativity. In 1995, Casio introduced the QV-10, the world’s first consumer digital camera with an LCD monitor so users could view the images they had just taken. In 2002, the company released the EX-S1, a card-sized camera so thin that it could be carried anywhere. In 2008, Casio launched the highly anticipated EX-F1 and EX-FH20, boasting high-speed burst shooting capabilities to ensure that users would never miss a crucial moment again, not to mention the ability to record high-speed movies that capture motion too fast for the human eye to perceive. Read more

Kodak Introduces New HD Digital Video Camera and 24x Ultra-Zoom Digital Camera at CES

January 6, 2009 -- Eastman Kodak Company just introduced new products and services that make it easier than ever for consumers to make the most of life’s moments, from go-anywhere High Definition video recording to simple, automatic capture of brilliant images.

Kodak’s latest innovations will be on display at Kodak’s booth at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (January 8-11, booth 31400, South Hall).

“These new products deliver great performance but are still so easy to use that you’ll never miss a memorable or important moment,” said John Blake, General Manager Digital Capture and Devices, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “With these new products consumers can count on Kodak to help them capture brilliant images and video, easily share them with friends and family, and create a wealth of lasting memories.” Read more

Limited Edition White PENTAX K2000 DSLR System

by Joe Stewart on Wed, 2008-12-17 11:13


PENTAX K2000 White DSLR This entry-level PENTAX K2000 DSLR kit is packaged for those transitioning from a point-and-shoot digital camera to DSLR photography.

It comes with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 and 50-200mm F4-5.6 zoom lenses. The lenses along with body are in white. The 2.7 inch wide-view LCD helps check the pictures captured with the 10.2 megapixel CCD.

The shake reduction is compatible with other PENTAX lenses, which have been available for a long time. A dust removal system helps keep images clear and the body from needing maintenance.

Beginners will appreciate the help button that explains camera settings to guide and teach the user about digital SLR photography.

The price has not been announced yet, but the PENTAX K2000 White kit will have a very limited release starting in February 2009. The white lenses are going to only be available as part of the kit. This combo will only be sold in the US.

Uncle Milton Knows Toys and Children

by jeff on Wed, 2008-12-03 00:30


Pet’s Eye View CameraUncle Milton is an innovator of technology for kids. Children are curious and always full of questions - why not foster this curiosity? Your little ones might be interested in knowing what Fido is up to when they are in school, or away on vacation. Uncle Milton has created the Pet’s Eye View Camera to capture the images from the animal’s eye view. The camera is attached to your pet's collar. The little camera can be set to take a picture every minute, every five-minutes, or every fifteen-minutes. MSRP is $49 and you can find Uncle Milton products in most BIG box retailers and on their web site: www.unclemilton.com. There are many more products this company "innovates" for children.

Rugged, Familiar, and Versatile D-SLR with 24.5 Megapixels from Nikon

by jeff on Tue, 2008-12-02 00:30


Nikon D3X If I had to assume something, I would assume that Sony has their sensor inside the Nikon D3X 24.5 megapixel D-SLR camera for the professional. The D3X can shoot up to five frames-per-second (fps), and 14-bit files that are 138MB when processed. The exclusive Scene Recognition System from Nikon is a feature in the D3X. This feature further refines the auto exposure, auto white balance and autofocus calculations. The D3X also features the exclusive Multi-CAM 3500FX focus module. This module has 51 auto focus (AF) points. Nikon ensures their "over-delivery" on what this camera is capable of producing, and I would encourage Canon to pay attention, Nikon is on your heels.

Here is a great review of Nikon’s D2X . Keep an eye out for Imaging Resource’s D3X review soon.

Read the press release for more information.

PENTAX Drops Price of K20D DSLR and Optio W60


PENTAX K20D, Optio W60PENTAX just announced a significant price drop on its award winning digital SLR, the K20D. You can now (as of Sunday, October 12, 2008) get the 14.6 megapixel PENTAX K20D digital SLR camera body for $999.95. The weather-resistant DSLR features a three-step dust reduction system, the PRIME image processor, fully customizable capture and control settings, and PENTAX developed Shake Reduction that works with any of the 25 million PENTAX lenses ever manufactured. For more details, visit www.pentaxslr.com.

PENTAX also reduced the price of the waterproof PENTAX Optio W60 digital camera to $299.95. The Optio W60 features 10 megapixels and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. The Optio W60 operates up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing. More Information is available at www.h20camera.com or read our article here. Read more

Waterproof PENTAX Optio W60 Shoots Deeper and Wider


PENTAX Optio W60I just saw the new PENTAX Optio W60 compact digital camera. True to form, PENTAX has upped the ante again, offering an advanced, lightweight and fully waterproof, pocket-sized digital camera. The Optio W60 features 10 megapixels and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing.

Perfect for photography in adventurous as well as everyday settings, the 5X optical zoom refraction lens never protrudes from the Optio W60, yet it covers focal lengths from 5mm to 25mm (approximately 28mm to 140mm in 35mm format). This range allows the camera to capture a wide variety of scenes including expansive landscapes, architecture, and group photos in confined spaces as well as close-up telephoto shots of subjects. Another neat feature is a digital wide function which merges two shots into one image for ultra-wide-angle image capture (equivalent to a focal length of 21mm in 35mm format). I really enjoyed this aspect of the camera's performance, as I did not get an opportunity to test it out in cold water (or weather). Read more

Canon Introduces the New EOS 50D Digital SLR

The new EOS 50D offers 15.1 Megapixel Resolution, Expanded ISO Range and Enhanced Noise Reduction


Canon EOS 50D With the demand for digital SLR cameras reaching unprecedented levels, Canon is answering the call with the announcement of the next evolution in advanced amateur digital SLR photography, the EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera with 15.1 megapixel resolution and Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor. Designed to offer superb quality and image control for the advanced photographer, the Canon EOS 50D includes an expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction, and new in-camera photo editing features. Canon has loaded the EOS 50D camera with a number of enhancements and some trickle-down technology from Canon's professional EOS-1 digital SLR cameras, as well as a new Creative Auto Mode (CA) that gives users more creative flexibility to make image setting adjustments conveniently without the need to be a photo expert.

Canon has built upon the success of the popular EOS 40D model – which will remain in Canon's line – with the EOS 50D Digital SLR camera. Expected to be the camera body of choice for advanced amateur photographers this holiday season, the 50D carries over the 40D's 14-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion process for smooth tones, and also includes enhanced noise reduction, especially at higher ISO ranges which will help bring those nighttime shots into greater focus and clarity. Capable of shooting 6.3 frames per second, the 50D is ideal for shooting in almost any environment. Read more

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