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Fuji F72 EXR 10Mp digital camera

October 27, 2009

Fuji F72 EXR 10Mp digital cameraFuji's latest wide-angle compact is a 10Mp model with a 27mm lens, a 0.5in CCD and a 5x optical zoom.

Images can be previewed on its 2.7in LCD and are stabilised using a combination of high sensitivity and CCD shift vibration compensation. A 360-degree face-recognition feature can identify anyone anywhere within the frame and focus on them.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Turn your torch into a digital paintbrush

October 17, 2009

Digital photographyWe don't usually often think of it this way, but photography is really about drawing pictures with light - which means that you can literally draw your own pictures by adding light to a photo in a controlled way.

Many years ago, before digital photography, I used to experiment with this sort of photo using long exposures and a torch.

Dave Johnson | Read more...


Veho Kuzo HD slim digital camcorder

October 5, 2009

Veho Kuzo is a pocket-sized digital camcorder that can capture 720p HD video.

The 18mm-thick camcorder has a flip-out 2.5in LCD screen that can be used to preview video clips. The Kuzo captures footage at 1,080x720p at 30 frames per second.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Gear4 VideoBuddy for iPod nano

September 29, 2009

Gear4 VideoBuddy for iPod nanoGear4 has come up with a handy accessory for the new video-enabled Apple iPod nano that allows you to show off the footage you've shot on a large screen.

The VideoBuddy clips on to the bottom of the nano and has AV (audio-video) connectors to hook it up to a TV screen or other display so you can display your videoing skills to the wider world - or at least your mum.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Terratec G3 video capture device

September 23, 2009

Terratec G3 video capture deviceThe TerraTec G3 is a video capture device that can be used to back up analogue recordings, old videotapes and camcorder recordings for instance. It imports your footage to your PC (or Mac) and then burns them to a DVD so your otherwise redundant footage is digitised and saved for posterity.

The G3 offers the ability to transfer, edit and burn analogue videos, compatible with camcorders, DVD players, satellite receivers, video recorders or other sources equipped with analogue video outputs.

Nick Spence | Read more...


AgfaPhoto digital photo frame

September 16, 2009

AgfaPhoto has unveiled a new range of slim digital photo frames that play video as well as photo slideshows. 

Available in 7in, 8in and 10in sizes, with a resolution of 800x600, the AgfaPhoto digital photo frames can display Jpeg images, Mpeg4 videos and MP3 audio files.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Medion S4700 digital camcorder

September 9, 2009

Medion has unveiled the Medion Life S4700 - splash-resistant flash camcorder capable of capturing 720p video.

The £99 digital camcorder measures 65x105x23mm, weighs 85g and features a 2in LCD display and 2x digital zoom. It will capture video at 1080x720p resolution and 30 frames per second (fps). It can also take still images at a resolution of 1280x720. These days, even the most basic cameraphone can capture more detail than this. 

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Sony MHS-PM1 HD digital camcorder

September 8, 2009

The MHS-PM1 HD digital camcorder, which has just been unveiled by Sony, features a lens that swivels through 270 degrees, making it possible to capture yourself on film.

The MHS-PM1 captures video at a resolution of 1080x720 at 30fps. It is also capable of taking 5mp still images.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Aiptek PenCam Trio HD, launching at IFA

September 6, 2009

Aiptek PenCam Trio HDAiptek's PenCam Trio HD is an enhanced HD update on its popular PenCam ultraportable camcorder, which debuted back in 2000.

The PenCam Trio HD has 4GB of internal memory, is designed to last for around 100 mins of shooting between battery charges, and has a resolution of 1,280x720.

David Price | Read more...


Casio Exilim EX-Z90, at IFA 09

September 5, 2009

Casio Exilim EX-Z90Casio used the IFA show in Berlin to add several cameras to its Exilim line. The cheapest of these is the Casio EX-Z90, a fun-focused 12.1Mp model that costs 150 euros and allows you to add animations to your photos.

The EX-Z90 features a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7in LCD screen and a claimed battery life of 230 shots. It comes in six colours: black, silver, pink, light pink, blue and gold.

David Price | Read more...


Mustek PF-A61, on show at IFA

September 4, 2009

Mustek PF-A6LMustek's PF-A61 innovatively combines the roles of digital photo frame and scanner, meaning old snaps can be turned into a music-accompanied slideshow in moments, and with no PC called into action.

The screen is an 8in, 800x600 TFT model with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Up to 3,000 pictures can be stored in the 1GB of internal memory, Mustek reckons, and a range of memory cards can be connected; USB 2.0 connectivity is also offered.

David Price | Read more...


Canon EOS 7D digital SLR camera

September 3, 2009

Canon EOS 7D digital SLR cameraCanon has announced a brand-new high-end digital SLR camera, the EOS 7D. The 18Mp camera uses a DIGIC4 processor and has a top ISO setting of 12,800. It will go onsale later this month for £1,999.

Most digital cameras have ISO ratings of up to 3200. The 7D's ISO dial on the top right of the camera body goes up to 6400 but the ISO setting is expandable to 12,800 by invoking the camera's custom menus.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Samsung WB5000 digital camera

September 1, 2009

Samsung WB5000 digital cameraSamsung has announced a 12.5Mp 'bridge' digital camera that has a 26mm wideangle lens and a 24x optical zoom. The Samsung WB5000 will go onsale in the UK this month.

Samsung sees the launch of the WB5000 model as an important step forward in its bid to make an impact in the growing high-zoom area of digital photography. Such models combine the relatively compact dimensions of a pocket camera with the superior zoom functions usually found on digital SLR (single reflex models) which have detachable zoom lenses.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Canon Legria HF S11 and HF21 digital camcorders

August 21, 2009

Canon has launched two new models in its Legria camcorder range. The Canon Legria HF S11 and the HF 21 can both record high-definition video to flash memory.

Both cameras feature a Dynamic Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) system. Canon says this helps eliminate camera shake during filming A dual flash recording feature of both camcorders allows users to capture video either to the internal 64GB flash memory or to a removable flash memory card. SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards of up to 64GB are accepted. 

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Canon Digital Ixus 200 IS compact camera

August 21, 2009

Canon has unveiled the Digital Ixus 200 IS - its first compact camera with a touchscreen. The Digital Ixus 200 IS will cost £329.

As well as using the 3in touchscreen to access the camera's menus, when composing an image users can tap a face that's in shot on the screen to make that person the focus of the photo. The subject chosen will be tracked automatically by the camera until your take your snap.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Canon Selphy ES40 direct photo printer

August 20, 2009

Canon has unveiled a new Selphy direct photo printer, the ES40. The new photo printer offers voice guidance to make adding creative touches to your images even easier. It will cost £179.

Sadly, this is of  the instructive kind telling you where to place borders and other design elements, rather than warning you that whatever you do to that snap of your best mate in a skimpy bikini, she's not going to thank you for printing it out and plastering it on the communal noticeboard. The voice instructions also inform you when the ink or paper needs replacing.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Samsung ST550 and ST500 dual LCD cameras

August 13, 2009

Samsung ST550 dual-LCD cameraSamsung has come up with a new take on digital camera screens: it's added an LCD to the front of its new ST500 and ST500 models. Yes, the front.

The ST550 is a 12.2Mp compact camera with a 3.5in LCD on the back and a supplementary 1.5in screen on the front. The idea here is that you can point the camera lens at yourself or you and a group of friends and make sure you're in shot for your self-portrait. A self-timer assists.

Rosemary Hattersley | Read more...


Sony Cyber-shot TX1 and WX1 digital cameras

August 6, 2009

Sony has unveiled two new 10.2Mp Cyber-shot digital compact cameras that work with its Party-shot IPT-DS1 dock.

The Sony Cyber-shot WX1 is a 10.2Mp model with 5x optical zoom and 2.7in LCD. The Cyber-shot TX1 has a slightly less capable 4x optical zoom. Both models have Carl Zeiss lenses. They can be used with the Party-shot dock - a "personal photographer" for capturing group shots.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Nikon Coolpix S1000pj digital camera

August 4, 2009

Nikon has unveiled the world's first digital camera with projector. The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is a 12Mp camera and the ability to project an image or video footage and display it at between 5in and 40in. 

The compact digital camera has a remote control that can be used to operate both the projector and the camera.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camcorder

August 3, 2009

Kodak has unveiled the Zi8 - a high-definition pocket camcorder that can record 1080p video at 30 frames per second.

The camera features a 2.5in LCD display and a swing out USB arm, which makes it easy to upload footage from the camera, as well as charge it. The design is the same as that of Kodak's Zi6 digital video camera, which was released last year.

Carrie-Ann Skinner | Read more...


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