Archive for August 7th, 2008

Canon brings VIXIA HD cam updates to US

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Canon HF11

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Canon HG20

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Canon HG21 

Canon released new versions of VIXIA HD camcorders. The new models are all Canon’s first to record their AVCHD (H.264) video at a full 24Mbps bitrate that produces better detail and color accuracy. Appropriately, the flagship HF11 doubles the capacity of its predecessor with 32GB of built-in flash memory, which is enough to hold two hours and 55 minutes of full-quality 1920×1080 video. It also has an SDHC card slot to potentially double that storage without the extra girth of hard drives or tapes. The 60GB HG20 and 120GB HG21 add back the size and weight of a hard drive in exchange for more recording time; the HG21 can store 11 hours and five minutes of maximum-quality HD through its built-in storage. Both can add further video through their respective SDHC slots.

All of the cameras have optical image stabilization for their 12X zoom lenses and will shoot still images at 2.76 megapixels (1920×1440). The new VIXIA models ship in September at prices of $949 for the HG20, $1199 for the HF11, and $1299 for the HG21.

Sony introduced two new Cybershot digital Camera: DSC-T700 & DSC-T77

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Sony introduced new Point & Shoot digital camera, with a new series of Cybershot, the DSC-T77 and DSC-T700.The 10-megapixel T77 camera is Sony’s thinnest model at less than 5/8 of an inch with a 3-inch, 16 x 9 touch panel LCD screen. It features updated intelligent scene recognition technology, Smile Shutter(TM) and face detection technologies with child and adult priority, as well as high sensitivity shooting (up to ISO 3200), eleven scene modes, and in-camera image management.
The T700 model earns extra points as a “photo album in your pocket.” It has all the features of the T77 unit plus 4GB of internal memory that can store nearly 1,000 full-resolution or 40,000 VGA-quality photos; a 3.5-inch, wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD(TM) screen for photo-like viewing (210 pixel-per-inch resolution) with high contrast and wide-angle viewing; and a thin profile (slightly more than 5/8 of an inch) so it can easily slip into a pocket or purse.

The DSC-T77 camera replaces the former T70 model and will be available in brown, green, pink, black and silver in late September for about $300. The new DSC-T700 cameras ships at the same time in red, champagne gold, pink, dark gray and silver for about $400.

CoolPix P6000 Point & Shoot digital camera

CoolPix P6000 Point & Shoot digital camera

Nikon Corporation announce the introduction of the new flagship model in the Nikon COOLPIX lineup. Practical new features inspired by Nikon digital SLR cameras place shooting control and optimized performance in the hands of photographers with operation that feels both comfortable and natural. Our new Point & shoot device features a 1/1.7-in. 13.5 Megapixel image sensor, a 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens with ED lens elements covers focal lengths from a wide 28mm (35mm format equivalent), a 2.7-Inch Touchscreen, 48MB of internal memory, an ISO sensitivity up to 6400.

The P6000 also allows taking picture in RAW Format, and is equipped with Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting function, Built-in GPS and the Wired LAN support in order to share your picture on Internet.
CoolPix P6000 will be available for 479€

Nikon also introduced the CoolPix S560, le S610, le S610c, S60, & S710

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CoolPix S610 & S610C
Our Point & shoot camera feature a 1/2.33-in. CCD sensor, a 4x Zoom-NIKKOR lens capable of 28mm wide-angle shooting (35mm format equivalent), a large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, 45MB of internal memory, an ISO sensitivity up to 3200, SD/SDHC slot, as well as Face-priority, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting, and WiFi connection. It will cost 269€.

CoolPix S710
This one is a 14.5Megapixels point & shoot Camera which features 1/1.72-inch CCD image sensor, new 3.6x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, 3.0-inch LCD monitor, an ISO sensitivity up to 3200 (even up to 12800 if you choose 3M image size (2048×1536)), SD/SDHC slot as well as Face-priority, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, D-Lighting.
It’s announced a price of 299€.

CoolPix S560
The 10 Megapixels digital camera features 1/2.33-in. CCD sensor, a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, 2.7 -inch LCD monitor, an ISO sensitivity up to 3200 and almost the same features as the S710. It comes with a price of 199€

CoolPix S60
This Point & Shoot camera comes with 1/2.3-in. CCD 10 Megapixels sensor, 5x Zoom-NIKKOR lens, 2.5 -inch LCD Touchscreen, an ISO sensitivity up to 3200, 20MB of Internal memory, a HDMI interface. This One will cost around 299€.