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30 Oct
Nyko, who is famous for making accessories for gamers, has now created a case for the Nintendo DSi that allows the user to make full use of the DSi’s camera feature.
The Nyko Zoom Lens has an 8x zoom lens which will improve the shots that you take on the DSi, but you have to admit, it will be hard to change the quality of something that only has 0.3 megapixels in the first place.
You should be able to purchase it for about $25.
Tags: Accessories, Digital Cameras, DSi, Nintendo DSi, Nyko, Nyko zoom case, Nyko Zoom lens26 Oct
One of the latest fads in cameras and camcorders models is the Flip model with the candybar handheld shape and easy-to-download flip-out USB feature. The Vivitar DVR 150 follows that model with a 1.8-inch LCD screen, 2GB of built-in memory with expandable cards, built-in USB connector, TV out, as well as webcam mode. Unlike other cameras of its type, it is waterproof down to 16 feet and has infrared night vision.
It comes in four different colors and costs about $50.
Tags: camcorder, Digital Cameras, dvr, Vivitar camera, Vivitar DVR 15023 Oct

14 Oct
Fans of the Flip MinoHD will be pleased to know that its new version has double the memory at 8GB. They will also be pleased to hear that the new version of the MinoHD has a two-inch LCD with 960 x 240 resolution (it’s predecessor has a 1.5 inch screen with 528 x 132 resolution). It also features an HDMI connection, but no cable is included for this.
This new version of the slim 720p camcorder should be out before the holidays at a price of $229.
Tags: camcroder, Digital Cameras, flip, Flip MinoHD, Flip MinoHD camcorder, MinoHD, Portable Devices18 Aug

With the rise of YouTube (and the like) comes the need for advancements in webcam technology. What you see above is Microsoft’s latest webcam offering, the LifeCam Cinema HD.
This USB 2.0 capable device is capable of 720p video capture at 30 fps in addition to auto focus, 4x digital zoom and a noise canceling microphone. There’s also a bundled technology which Microsoft calls ClearFrame which is supposedly meant to provide users with a ’smooth, detailed video’ whatever that means.
As for a price and release date, the LifeCam Cinema HD is slated for a September 9th release at $79.99.
via pocket-lint
Tags: 720p, cinema hd, Desktop PCs, Digital Cameras, Laptops, lifecam, microsoft, webcam14 Aug

In case the ridiculous amount of iPod touch and iPod nano cases we showed you last month wasn’t enough evidence to convince you that the next generation devices will feature a built in camera, today we bring you, more cases!
What you see above are cases for the iPod touch 3G and iPod nano 5G that show a camera in the exact same locations that the previously spotted cases had them. What’s more, the Portuguese store these pictures were taken from quickly pulled the pictures, issuing the below letter of apology:
Yesterday a new set of products for iPod in our catalog, we have been asked to remove them. It was then clarified that we were not allowed to publish it. We have immediately accepted to remove that information, and would like to express our sincere apologies to our costumers. We are expecting to make those products available in September.
Not allowed? As in, you published them too soon? I think it’s safe to say we will see an iPod touch 3G and iPod nano 5G announcement this September.
via gizmodo
Tags: camera, cases, Digital Cameras, ipod nano, iPod Touch, Mobile News, MP3 Players, rumor10 Aug

Sony has unveiled their new Cybershot DSC-TX1 and WX1 digital cameras, complete with their very own Exmor R high-sensitivity CMOS sensors.
Both models use Carl Zeiss lenses, and can capture continuous burst shooting at 10 frames per second and can capture 30 frames per second high-definition video. The Sony Cyber-shot WX1 is a 10.2 mega-pixel model with 5x optical zoom and 2.7 inch LCD screen, while the TX1 comes short with 4x optical zoom.
Both models will be available this September. The TX1 will retail for $380, and the WX1 for a little cheaper at $350.
Tags: CyberShot, Digital Cameras, Sony10 Aug

Nikon’s new digital camera, the COOLPIX S1000pj, actually has a built-in projector. It’s the world’s first camera to have such a feature. The projector is able to render 640×480 at 30 frames per second. Built-in software allows you to add slideshow themes and such straight from your phone. Included with the projector is a speaker to playback any recorded audio.
Besides the innovatory project, the COOLPIX S1000pj will capture 12-megapixel images, use a 2.7 inch LCD and offer 5x optical zoom. Expect it to be out in stores this September for $429.95.
Tags: Digital Cameras, Nikon, projector9 Jul
We haven’t heard about Sony Ericsson’s C905a for some time now but details have just leaked out that could be pointing to an AT&T launch on July 19th.
The Sony Ericsson C905a will feature:
- 8MP camera with Xenon flash, auto focus and 30fps QVGA video recording
- 240 x 320 LCD screen
- HSDPA
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
- AGPS
While this handset may seem like nothing special, it’s reportedly AT&T’s first 8MP camera phone. Anyone excited?
Tags: 8mp camera, agps, At&T, bluetooth, c905a, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, HSDPA, rumor, Sony Ericsson, WiFi, xenon flash6 Jul
If a recent camera order made by Apple is anything to go by, the next generation of iPod touches and iPod Nanos may very well be getting their own digital camera a la the iPhone.
As the rumor goes, Apple placed an order for a “massive number of camera modules of the type that they include in the iPhone”. Furthermore, they are cheap modules, around $10, which means they are almost exactly like the iPhone’s.
If/when Apple adds these cameras to their iPod lineup, what will happen to the low end digital camera market? Will they really cause that big of an upset? Only time will tell.
Read (TechCrunch)
Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, Digital Camera, Digital Cameras, iPhone, ipod nano, iPod Touch, Mobile News, order, rumor5 Jul
The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, is a great camera that will do wonders for your abilities to take photographs. This is because the IS at the end of the name stands for image stabilization. It is also a camera that has a lot of great features and allow s for professional quality photographs.
The camera has great 10x digital zoom as well as a built in flash that will aid in picture taking. The camera has 10 megapixels and is able to take shots at night and during the day. It is great for doing all kinds of shots at any time.
Tags: Canon, Canon, Canon PowerShot SX10 IS, Digital Camera, Digital Cameras27 Jun
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.
Tags: Apple, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, film, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, Mobile News, underwater, Water1 Jun

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.
Read (OLED-Info)
Tags: 12, 12 megapixel, camera phone, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, First, Mobile News, Pixon, Pixon 12, Samsung, world19 Jan
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.
(Source) Shiny Shiny
Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, chargers, charging station, colors, Crazy Mobile, Digital Cameras, gadgets, interchangeable tips, ipod, Nokia, pink color, Portable Devices, PSP18 Jan

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
Tags: application processor, camera phones, cameras, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, external memory, image chips, lsi chips, mobile phone, NEC18 Jan

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
(Source) Coolest Gadgets
Tags: blurry photos, Cell Phones, clarifi, Digital Cameras, gadget, gadgets, i-mate, iPhone, iphone apps, macro photo, mobile phones, photo shots, Portable Devices16 Jan

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
Tags: audio signals, camera angles, camera brands, camera module, camera motion, camera pan, camera system, camera tilt, Digital Cameras, robotic camera, slow motion10 Jan
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).
(Source) Samsung
Tags: compact camera, Digital Camera, Digital Cameras, Samsung, superzoom, technical cameras12 Nov

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.
Tags: 4GB, anniversary edition, Digital Cameras, Eye-Fi, Portable Devices, Wi-Fi9 Oct
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.
Tags: Digital Cameras, Eye-Fi, memory card, sd card
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