Posts Tagged ‘cameras’

Motion Activated Wall Switch Spy Camera

USB Geek has rolled out the new Spy Camera with a motion activated sensor. The camera is powered by a 2.0-megapixel CMOS Motion sensor that allows it to record 640×480 resolution video in AVI file format. This security camera also supports a microSD card (up to 8GB), which is enough to store around 6 hours [...]

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Tamron 70-300mm Lens Release Date Unveiled

Tamron has finally unveiled the release date for their latest A005 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens. This tele-zoom lens will be available for purchase on August 26th, 2010. It is compatible with Nikon cameras. With 35mm cameras and DSLRs that utilize a full frame sensor, such as the Nikon D700, the zoom range [...]

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Rollei Compactline 312 Point-And-Shoot Camera

Rollei has added a new point-and-shoot camera to its range by introducing the Compactline 312. Coming in black, silver and pink color options, this entry-level camera boasts a 12-megapixel image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display and 720p HD video recording capabilities. The Rollei Compactline 312 will be available from [...]

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Bellows factor

One of the problems that arises when using large format cameras is the difficulty in determining exposure when the bellows are extended beyond normal ‘landscape’ use. By that I mean, when you are shooting anything from say, 10ft away to infinity, your exposure will be whatever your meter indicates. However, if you decide to shoot something [...]

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Rollei Compactline 360 TS/ 370 TS

Rollei has introduced two touch-screen cameras, the Rollei Compactline 360 TS and 370 TS. Both cameras will be on display at Photokina 2010. The Rollei Compactline 360 TS is a 12-megapixel compact camera with a 4x optical zoom starting at 28mm and a 720p HD video recording functionality, while the Rollei Compactline 370 TS features [...]

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Thanko Spy Button Camera With HD Video Recording Capability

Still remember the Spy Button Camera from Thanko? The company has decided to upgrade the performance of this ultra-portable spy camera. The latest version of Spy Button Camera is now capable to capture picture at 3264 x 2448 pixels and video in 1280×960 pixel resolution at 30fps. All recorded pictures and videos will be stored [...]

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Samsung ST600 & ST100 DualView Cameras Will Make the Self Picture Even Easier

While these two new cameras just announced from Samsung are not the first cameras from the company to feature DualVIew screens, they will improve on the concept by offering bigger 1.8” front screens. The Samsung ST600 (high end model) and Samsung ST100 will feature a 14.2 MP sensor with a 3200 maximum ISO speed, 3.5” [...]

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Sony NEX-5 With 16mm & 18-55mm Lenses Available For Pre-Order At B&H

B&H has started taking pre-orders for Sony’s newest interchangeable lens camera ‘NEX-5‘ that comes bundled with both 16mm & 18-55mm lenses. This double kit version of Sony NEX-5 can be yours for just $799.98. To remind you, the NEX-5 sports a 14.2-megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, a powerful BIONZ image processor, a 3-inch LCD screen, [...]

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Sigma SD15 DSLR Now Available At B&H

B&H has begun selling Sigma’s newest DSLR camera ‘SD15‘ via its online store. To refresh your memory, the SD15 sports a 14-megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor, a True II image processing engine, a highly visible 3.0-inch LCD monitor, a 5-point auto focus sensor, 77-segment AE sensor and AFE (Analog Front End), and an SD/SDHC [...]

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When will I be famous?

As I get older I am occasionally reminded that I am in fact, knocking on a bit. The trouble is, I don’t feel any older than I did in my mid thirties. A similar feeling pervades when I think of my standing as an artist/photographer.  Am I well known, or still a small contributor whose work [...]

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Rip Curl Fisheye 2 Special Edition Camera

The Rip Curl Fisheye 2 Special Edition camera will produce breathtaking pictures in a unique 170-degree view. Using this camera, you can see the world in a nice, sharp, compact circle, dripping with punchy colours and great saturation and contrast, in one convenient 35mm print. This Fisheye 2 is ready to accompany you in all [...]

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Praktica Releases New 14-megapixel Camera

Praktica has debuted its 14-megapixel compact digital camera namely the Praktica DCZ 14.1. The digicam boasts a a 3x optical lens with a 1/2.3 CCD sensor, a 2.7-inch TFT color monitor, a 32MB of built-in memory, a smile detection, PASM mode, a face tracking, a digital anti-shake, a blink detection and an intelligent scene mode. [...]

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Mamiya RZ33 33-megapixel Camera

The Mamiya RZ33 is a new 33-megapixel large sensor digital camera, which is targeted at professional photographers. It is equipped with a dedicated digital camera body and a 48 x 36mm 33-mega pixel CCD sensor, an ISO 50-800 sensitivity range, a 1.1 frames-per-second burst rate, a 16-bit RAW files and a touchscreen digital control interface. [...]

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Two New Fisheye Cameras: Red And Blue Pearl

Fisheye comes back with a couple of new special edition cameras in the form of the Red and Blue Pearl. Both cameras comes in an individual special edition packaging, each displaying their own unique illustrated character. The Red boasts the “Furry Ghost”, while the Blue Pearl features the “Dancing Trucker”. The camera features a 170-degree [...]

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Exemode SQ30m Mini Digital Camera

Measuring only 53mm x 19mm x 23mm and weighing just 21 grams, the SQ30m is Exemode’s newest mini digital camera for the Japanese market. Priced at 5,985 Yen (about $67), this affordable camera sports a 1.95-megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 64MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 2GB) and has the ability [...]

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