Now, I’ve personally never tried dipping my iPhone 3G in water just to see what the outcome would be and I’m sure the above YouTube user, KhenaKara, didn’t intend to either with his iPhone 3GS.

From the looks of the video, the man was minding his own business filming some people floating in a pool when the device slipped out of his hand and sunk to the bottom of the pool. He think quickly proceeded to snag the iPhone presumably thinking the worst but upon discovering it’s still capturing video says in amazement, “wait, it still freakin’ works!”.

Remember folks, this is just one case of the iPhone 3GS surviving complete submersion in water. Do not try it at home, please.

Samsung has recently announced an addition to their Pixon line of mobile handsets, the Pixon 12. The Pixon has been around for a while and has been known to feature high resolution cameras. And if you’ve been paying attention you’ll know that as far back as February Samsung was rumored to be working on a 12MP phone.

Well, the Pixon 12 takes this to a whole new level featuring a 12MP camera that Samsung seems very excited about saying it’s a world’s first. However, the camera’s resolution isn’t the only thing that makes this a beautiful handset as it also has a 3.1″ AMOLED touch screen with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, a fast-image saving feature with only 2 seconds of downtime between shots, an auto-focus feature, a 28mm wide angle lens and WiFi support.

Word has it the Pixon 12 will make its way to Europe in June and other regions sometime after.

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The IDAPT Charging station is another one of those multi-purpose chargers that has been launched in the market. But what makes this device appealing is the fact that it can charge three gadgets simultaneously.

Now the product picture shown in pink may lead people to think that this charger was made only for women. Well the good news is that they come in a variety of colors. For people wary of pricing, there is a cheaper IDAPT charger that can accommodate two gadgets only.

It can charge three devices at the same time and comes with a variety of interchangeable tips, from BlackBerry, Nokia, and iPod to PSP and TomTom… basically a LOT of compatible chargers, with the option to buy more.

The price for the IDAPT charging station is £34.95.

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Here is good news for phone owners who want better images. NEC has reportedly shipped samples of their CE 131 image processing LSI chips which can be used in camera phones. The said chip allows up to 8MP or 1.6 times better resolution than the standard phone cameras today.

The LSI sits between the CMOS sensor and application processor in a mobile phone. It displays signals from the sensor on the device’s screen and makes the signals printable.

The CE131 has an interface for a 512Mbit external memory, allowing for the processing of much larger image data than the existing model.

Each LSI sample chip is said to be worth $33. Actual production will commence in October.

(Source) Mobile Wire

The iPhone has been dedicated in providing entertainment. But like most mobile phones, you always look for one that has a camera. While the iPhone does not really have one by default, there are add-ons you could turn to so that you can snap shots with your iPhone. Such a gadget is the Clarifi iPhone Case with Macro Lens which can help you in taking close-up macro photo shots.

The Clarifi iPhone Case with Macro Lens makes blurry photos of secret documents a thing of the past. Simply slide the built-in lens over your iPhone’s camera and take crystal clear shots of business cards, documents or any other close-up item.

Then you can use those photos with some cool free iPhone apps like Snappr which scans barcodes in stores to find you the best prices, or Evernote which takes photos you shoot and creates a searchable picture database from any text in the photo.

Price: $24.99

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With the development of the Wavecam, sports buffs and coaches are welcoming it with open arms. For one, it adds another dimension towards great sporting events viewing, adding to the already impressive array of cameras being used today.

Among the familiar cameras that are being used today include high-definition-slow-motion-reverse-camera angles, no less. But now, the Wavecam is an aerial robotic camera system is built to pan, tilt and zoom all while “flying” vertically and horizontally over football fields, basketball courts or hockey rinks.

Features:
• Stabilized camera motion in 3-D space
• Horizontal travel speed: up to 20 mph
• Vertical travel speed: up to 5 fps (feet per second)
• Camera pan: 360 degrees
• Camera tilt: 110 degrees
• Fiber optic transmission of video and audio signals
• Compatible with major camera brands in SD and HD
• Single or dual operator configurations
• Camera module size: approximately 2-feet x 1-foot x 1-foot

(Source) PR Newswire

Who says you need technical cameras to capture great photos? Thanks to Samsung technology, here is a compact camera that can deliver practically the same quality with bonus features.

Imagine a digital camera that’s neither an SLR nor a superzoom nor an “ultraslim” compact that can deliver quality images. You don’t have to look far because the Samsung NV24 can provide you with answers to all these photography needs. The Samsung NV24 is also HDTV-compatible.

At 24mm, the NV24’s zoom has a maximum aperture of f/2.8, which along with the NV24’s lens-based image stabilization and top sensitivity of ISO 3200 helps minimize blur. (The lens slows to a not-so-bright f/5.7 at the long end.) For videos of spaces wide or claustrophobic you have the option of 1,280 x 720 pixels at 30fps, with high-definition 720p HDMI output to an HDTV through an accessory cradle (about $50).

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Eye-Fi, a popular innovation tool that combines a SD memory card with Wi-Fi, has reached its 1 year of existence today, and to celebrate the achievement and provide something better for their current and upcoming customers, they decided to create an Anniversary Edition.

This special edition is better than the previous ones, because:

- comes with 4GB of storage capacity, the double of Explore and Home models
- it is faster in terms of memory speeds
- also has the feature to transfer photos directly from a camera to a photo sharing sites like flickr

The Eye-Fi 4GB Anniversary Edition is already available online for $130.

Eye-Fi’s wireless SD cards become better every day. Late last month, the company announced that its products would finally support uploads to Apple’s MobileMe and the AdoramaPix services, and now they have released a Manager update that has added support for RSS feeds along with Twitter integration, enabling users to let their friends know when they have uploaded new photos.

Additionally, the RSS support allows users to “publish photos in a live real-time feed via RSS to the aggregator of their choice.” Pretty darn neat.

Leica can certainly make cameras. It has launched two new cameras, both 10.1 meagapixel. They are the D-Lux 4 and the C-Lux 3. The D-Lux 4 has a 1/1.63 CCD image sensor and a high-spee Leica DC Vario-Summicron 5.1-12.8mm f/2.0-2.8 ASPH with 35mm equivalent focal length of 24 to 70mm. Wow, that was a long phrase! What you need to know is that it will take great pictures for you, no matter how good a photographer you are. The D-Lux 4 has a bigger TFT LCD monitor than the C-Lux 3. It’s a 3 inch monitor with 460,000 pixels and ISO sensitivity range from 80-3200. It has three photo formats available: 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.

The C-Lux 3 on the other hand has a smaller 1/2.33 CCD sensor and a one-stop slower Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.4-22mm f/2.8-5.9 ASPH with 35mm equivalent focal length of 25 to 125mm. The LCD is smaller. At 2.5 inch it will offer you 230,000 pixels and ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600.

Both have 50MB internal storage space, it has SD/SDHC support and video recording mode in 640×480, 848×480 and 1280×720 format. We’re waiting for a price to be announced later in October when the Leicas will be available.

Samsung has a new camera for intermediate users. The L310W was announced at the IFA and it’s a point and shoot camera. It’s a 13.6 megapixels camera with dual image stabilization. It has a 2.7 inch LCD and a 3.6x optical zoom lens. Auto red eye fix, face detection, blink detection, smile shot, beauty shot, MPEG-4 video recording and more features are also available.

There are two very useful features for the L310W. One is the 28mm wide angle unit which lets you include more scenery in all your photos. The second one is the built-in function description and photo help guide which describe all features to help users understand how various settings work right then when they’re taking certain pictures.

Nikon has announced their newest camera, the D90 DSLR and boy would we like to get our hands on it. It’s not necessarily the 12.3 megapixels or the EXPEED image processing that we’re after but rather the movie function which is a new feature for this family of cameras.
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Sony has another Cybershot for us, the DSC-T500. This is a 10 megapixel digital camera which also knows how to record 720p videos at 30 frames per second in the MPEG4 H.264 codec. (more…)

Have you ever wanted to get a clearer picture out of your iPhone? Well, that sucks, you have to wait until Apple decides to boost up the measly 1.3MP camera the iPhone has on board.

But, if you just so happen to want an extra 6x Zoom on your iPhone then this product is definitely for you.

As you can see above, all you do is snap the $19 Brando Telescope onto the back of your iPhone and now you have an iTelescope.

Not to mention you look like a complete n00b. Want one? Here.

Sony’s new Cybershot model, the T77 is going to be launched sometime next month. It’s not the professional camera you are looking for, but it’s the perfect tool to keep around you. The T77 is said to have a 10 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom and a large touchscreen display on the back. The camera will be priced at 249.99GBP or roughly $500, depending where you’re going to get it.

Check out the video above. Ready to get rid of your old model to get your hands on the newest Cybershot?

Well sports fans, Polaroid is back and it’s hot! I don’t exactly know about hot but it’s surly back. Well i don’t know exactly if it’s back either…
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Following the leak last week, Fujifilm has just confirmed the launch of the new S200HD digital camera in its FinePix series. So if you are in Canada and on the lookout for a DSLR-style camera sans a hefty price tag, hold your horses till September 2008 when it will be available for $299.99. With its 10-megapixel lens and wide-angle zoom, taking high-quality photos or high-definition videos should be a breeze coupled with all the usual goodies like red-eye reduction, face detection, and dual image stabilization. It can take continuous 5mpx/3mpx pictures at 6.8 and 13.8 frames respectively, suitable for capturing any fast motion scenarios like sports or wildlife. The S2000HD also boasts of a whopping 15x optical zoom, getting things closer than ever before without loss in the quality of the pictures. It is capable of recording videos at 1280×720 pixels and stills at 1920×1080 pixels, which can be viewed directly on an HDTV using the accessory kit available separately. Worth the $300 it asks for don’t you think? Look for the Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD starting September in stores across Canada.
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The Nikon Coolpix P6000 is a camera which knows GPS and geotagging besides taking photos. And it will surely shoot some decent photos at 13.5 megapixels wouldn’t you say?

Pictures will be embedded with altitude, longitude and latitude which will let you geotag pictures with a third party program. There’s also a LAN port which will let you quickly transfer photos to myPicturetown or your computer.

Here are some of Nikon’s Coolpix P6000 features:

• 4X wide angle lens
• 2.7-inch LCD
• Optical viewfinder
• Optical image stabilization
• ISO 64-6400 (Auto ISO up to 1600)
• Pop-up flash
• Nikon’s Best Shot Selector
• SD/SDHC support

The camera will cost you just $499 when it arrives, but it’s certainly worth it.

The FinePix S20000HD seems to be the successor of the tS1000FD from Fujifilm. What’s new? Well there’s a lens upgrade from 12X to 15X. High definition video recording is also available if you happen to be a home video director.

The camera seems to be made for fast action like we see in various sports. If you are a sports photographer you’ll be able to take 5 megapixels photos at 6.8 frames per second while 3 megapixlels picture can be taken at 13.5 frames per second.

The S20000HD will retail for about $293 but we don’t know when it’s actually going to be available.
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Samsung has two new digital cameras coming in September. These are the TL34HD and the L310W. Like what you see in the picture? That’s the TL34HD, a disciple of the NV24HD and it just might be the most advanced point and shoot camera from Samsung.

Here’s what it has to offer:

• 14.7 megapixels resolution
• 28mm Schneider lens
• 3.6x optical zoom
• 720p video recording at 30fps
• movie stabilizer when recording video
• successive Recording mode
• Smart Touch 2.0 user interface
• HDMI connectivity

The L310W digital camera which you can see just below, isn’t that bad either. This one has a 13.6 megapixels sensor which will definitely upgrade your photography talent. What else you ask. Here are more specs:

• 3.6x wide optical zoom lens
• intelligent 2.7 inch LCD screen
• Samsung Perfect Portrait System
• Face Detection
• Blink Detection Mode
• Smile Mode
• Beauty Shot mode
• Digital Image Stabilization
• Auto Contrast Balance
• Movie recording at SVGA resolution @ 20 fps in MPEG-4 format

Both cameras will be rolling in September. The TL34HD will sell for $329.95 while the L310W is reported to sell for £199 which is about $398. That would be simply weird. The better version should be more expensive.