May 30 2009
The very limited edition of pure white Leica M8 is now available for pre-order. Available only for 275 units, the camera comes equipped with a high-quality, real leather carrying strap, embossed with the Leica logo. The control elements are finished in silver chrome. You can now pre-order this digicams for $8.500 a pop.
May 30 2009
Brando is out with another one of its spy gear known as the Keychain Car Key Security Spy Camera. This light weight device allows you to take pictures or video any time & any place without even being noticed. It’s capable of capturing 640 x 480 video resolution at 29 fps as well as 1280 x 960 digital still images. It also comes with a 2GB of internal memory and a rechargeable battery. The Keychain Car Key Security Spy Camera is priced at $66.
May 30 2009
The Pentax K-7 is a lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera that has a wide array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The K-7 boasts a 14.6 effective megapixels, a high-speed movie data transmission, and a newly developed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II that provides greater data-processing speed and produces better-quality images with richer gradation and more accurate color rendition. The Pentax K-7 DSLR will be released in Japan in the end of June 2009 for approx. 130,000 Yen($1,371) and 140,000 Yen($1,477).
May 30 2009
The firmware update for the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014045) lens is now available for download. The new update improves the auto focus performance in AFc mode for taking photos and enhances performance of auto focusing and stability of O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) while reducing noise of aperture control for taking movies.
May 30 2009
Here’s another spy gadget from Brando in the form of a lighter. Dubbed as the Lighter Spy Camcorder, this light weight device comes with a 2GB of internal memory and has the capability to record video in 640 x 480 pixel resolution at 16 fps as well as take still pictures. Each video will be stored in an AVI file format. The Lighter Spy Camcorder will set you back $66.
May 30 2009
The blue and red Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 is now available in the Japanese market. In case you didn’t know, this camera is the world’s first digital camera that records motion image in AVCHD Lite. The AVCHD Lite realizes long time recording of high-definition motion image. The 12.7MP camera also features a high-quality Leica DC Vario Elmar 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom, ISO 6400, and the Venus Engine IV image processor.
May 30 2009
Sony Korea is out with their new ultra-light premium full HD handycam in the form of the HDR-TG5V for the Korean market. Weighing only 220g, this ultra-light camcorder is capable of capturing 1920 x 1080 high-definition video as well as 4-megapixel digital still images and features a 2.7-inch wide LCD touch panel, a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar lens, a 10X optical zoom, a BIONZ Image Processor, a 16GB of flash memory, a Memory Stick PRO Duo card slot, a built-in GPS and NAVTEQ digital maps and a built-in flash. The HDR-TG5V is priced between 1,598,000 KRW ($1,265) and 1,668,000 KRW ($1,324).
May 30 2009
Sony has introduced two new Cyber-shot cameras for the European market. Dubbed as the Cyber-shot W180 and W190, both compact digital cameras boast Sony’s smile shutter technology, 3x zoom stabilized with SteadyShot, 2.7-inch LCD, ISO 3200 sensitivity, and 7 automatic scene selection modes. The W180 comes with a 10.1MP sensor, meanwhile the W190 has a 12.1MP sensor. No word on pricing so far.
May 30 2009
Sigma has released a firmware update version 1.01 for its DP2 pseudo-DSLR camera. You’ll be able to donwload the update directly from Sigma’s official website starting today.
May 30 2009
Amazon is up with another sale, this time they’re offering you the Olympus Stylus 1050SW for just $189 (original price $299.99). The 1050SW is a rugged camera that has a shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof body. It’s capable to withstand drop impact from 5-feet, water resistant down to 10-feet and temperature as low as -10 degrees Celsius. As for the specs itself, it’s equipped with a 2.7-inch display, a 10.1 megapixel image sensor, 3x optical zoom, Face Detection, Smile Shot, Digital Image Stabilization, an xD picture card slot and a microSD card slot.
