Technology Vessel

Of all the comments I device,  fact there was much pleasure to have been more ether the Casio Exilim EX-($ 945.00 F1), a high-speed camera records movies in slow motion. The problem is that she, AA $ 999, which is more than three times that many buyers are willing to spend on a camera. In addition, AM squatting to the point and shoot type.

Since then, Casio introduced the EX-FH20 ($ 599), which is approximately the same for almost half the price. Now, the company said FC100-EX ($ 399, pictured above) and the EX-FS10 ($ 349, below), which both make movies up to 1,000 images per second. Better yet, Casio crammed into firing technology and thin enough to carry in your pocket.

Casio camera shoots ex fs10Both 9-megapixel video at 720p, and can take up to 30 frames per second with a resolution of 6-MP (not at all bad for sustained firing).

These new models have a dynamic camera mode that allows users to crop moving subjects in the pictures and place them in different contexts (green screen video production). The biggest difference is that the FS10 has a 2.5 inch screen and 3x optical zoom, while the FC100, MA is 2.7 inches with a 5x objective.

Casio also announced three other point and shoot: EX-S5 ($ 179), EX-Z270 ($ 229) and EX-Z400 ($ 299). The 10.1 MP EX-S5 has a 3X optical zoom, a 2.7-inch screen, YouTube capture mode, and recalls an elegant design EX-FS10.

The EX-270 also features 10.1 MP, 2.7 inch screen, and the YouTube capture mode, but adds a 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilizer (IS), and face detection.

Finally, the EX-Z400 offers a resolution of 12 MP, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilizer, video recording 720p, Casio Exilim 3.0 AOS new engine, a 3 inch screen, and the YouTube capture mode .

There’s something for everyone in Olympus’ Spring 2009 lineup: the nine cameras announced today include point-and-shoots for all budgets, a 26X superzoom, and several rugged models, an Olympus specialty.

Budget Point-and-Shoots

Fe-5010The FE-3000 ($139), FE-3010 ($149), and FE-5010 ($189, pictured at right) all have  Intelligent Auto mode, face detection for up to 16 faces, in-camera help guides, an LCD backlight boost for viewing images in bright light, and a rechargeable battery, a feature that’s still not standard on budget cameras (or even mid-range ones, for that matter).

The FE-3000 has 10-megapixel resolution, 3X optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD, and 16 scene modes; the FE-3010, meanwhile, includes a resolution bump (12-MP) and a slimmer (0.7-inch thick) design. Both models have digital image stabilization.

The FE-5010 also has 12-MP resolution and a 2.7-inch screen, but its lens has 5X optical zoom. It also has dual image stabilization, which is more effective than digital IS.

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Today, Pentax announced two new additions to its line of Optio point-and-shoot, the two that cost less than two hundred dollars. The P70 ($ 199, pictured right), most elegant of the two cameras, 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch LCD and 4x optical zoom (28mm lens should allow a few broad strokes Nice, too).

The other features include face detection rapidly to 32 faces ISO up to 6400, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, video recording and 720p (although at a slower speed of 15 frames per second). Vertical as a supplement allows you to use the navigation pad to four lanes to take pictures as you would on a phone. The metal will be available in February P70 white, red and silver.

As for the E70 ($ 139) is the most entry-level and entry level are: has a resolution of 10 MP, 3x optical zoom and a 2.4 inch LCD screen and must be AA.

However, it shares some features with the P70, including early detection Face detection, capture blinks and smiles. We like automatic image Pentax select one of the seven automatic scene modes (we may recall, not long ago, when Intelligent Auto modes are a feature of point and shoot).

The E70 will be available in February and will be available in Champagne, Red and Blue Deep.

CES 2009 lineup principal of the Kodak Z980 is a 24x superzoom. The 12 MP camera ($ 399, March) is designed for experienced photographers, with vertical grip, manual controls, and Shue hot for optional Kodak P20 Flash.

Kodak expected to present an attractive alternative to digital SLRs, which are even more expensive. To begin, you 720p video recording, a feature for which you have to pay a lot of money in a digital SLR.

At the other end of the spectrum, Kodak has announced three new additions to its M series of budget situation: M380 ($ 179), M340 ($ 149) and M320 ($ 129). Both M380 and M340 are 10-PD, but they have 5x optical zoom and 3x respectively. The M320 is 9 PM-with 3x optical zoom. Everyone has a 2.7 inch LCD.

The M380 and M340 will be available in March, the M320, in February.

Thank you for the price, stylish, compact and utility, digital cameras are perennial crowd pleasers of holidays and gift gifters same. And yet, there is the possibility that the recipient will be disappointed.

On the one hand, there is a reason camera market is so crowded: there are different types of cameras and, in this context, various specifications of the packages, which cater to all photographers serious type of person who loves to write vague albums Facebook. Chances are you’re somewhere in between.

Then there is the aesthetic component. People express allegiance to the flag with the cameras as they do with laptops. Finally, people have the habit of asking for things for the holidays when they have actually done research and have an idea of what model they want. With digital cameras, a product most people understand, it’s pretty easy to do.

This seems to be what happened to a reader, who received an Olympus FE-370 ($ 179), but is considering negotiating for a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS5 ($ 199). Welcome to today’s edition of “keep or throw?”

Panasonic Lumix DMC – fs5Disclaimer: we have not examined more of these cameras. And we gave both low light and views from various cameras Olympus and Panasonic, so you do not hear an expression of brand loyalty on our part.

Let’s start with the specifications, then: The FE-370 has 8.0 megapixels, dual image stabilization (IS), 5x optical zoom, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto Mode, smiles, 19 scene modes and an LCD screen 2 7. Like all Olympus xD-should the size of their business.

The FS5 is a 10.1 megapixel, optical image stabilization, 4x optical zoom, face detection, intelligent auto mode, 23 scene modes and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. It is possible that a MultiMediaCard (MMC) or SD cards.

On most counts, the two devices correspond, 8.0 and 10.1 megapixel formats are clear enough to produce 4 x 6 and 8 x 10 prints yet. One objective 5X is more versatile than a 4X objective, of course, but even 4x is more than enough for shooting range in or near.

As for the difference in the size of the LCD, which should not be a deal-breaker here. (In the case of the Canon Powershot SD880 IS, however, which has a 3 inch screen and an accelerometer, much less touch-screen models, the screen is a bigger selling point.)

This leaves two key factors. First is the stabilization of the image. This is one of the most important features to consider when buying a camera, but the lenses of the companies do not play until all the gadgets, the resolution and face detection.

Well I’m here to tell you optical image stabilization, hands down, better than digital stabilization or duplicate the net, blurry images. Not depends on many scene modes have a camera, or even if it is wise you can choose the most suitable for you, if the IS is the blurry pictures, going to look bad anyway.

Finally, the memory card slot could be a deal-breaker for some people. The xD format only works with Olympus cameras, not all laptops slots “memory card reader. EA, meanwhile, is the format in place. If you want you can buy a card and use the camera and camcorder. And since your laptop probably has an SD card slot (sorry Mac fanboys), you can upload your photos and the faster the process.

The bottom line: I would say you should take the FE-370 and get FS5 place. Not only because that’s what I prefer. But it seems to me, my friend, you’ve done your homework, and I wanted the camera from the beginning. This will address you.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 is the first full-frame digital SLR with 24.6 megapixel CMOS sensor sensor great confidence and a $ 2,999 price tag (body), is designed for serious photo enthusiasts and individuals . Another novelty is the first Anti-Shake System for a full-frame DSLR, SteadyShot INSIDE. This patented technology is based on the camera body, not the objective, and is optimized to work with Sony and Konica Minolta lenses. Also worthy of a full frame digital SLR, as thick, complete with an interchangeable grip, a remnant of photographers will be raised by a movie.

Another neat thing about the design: a glass box at home in the heart of all the area 100 percent of Live View, image stabilization system and integrated body image, while the device is less than what could be .

Other details of the camera.

* 3-inch LCD
* Features continuous shooting, shooting five frames per second
* Shooting in RAW, JPEG and RAW + JPEG
* Has an aspect ratio full frame
* 13 modes of image quality
* HDMI
* Compatible with MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo, Compact Flash (Type I and II).

The device will sell single organization. Sony also today launched two new goals, which can be used with the A900: the SAL1635ZA ($ 1,799) and SAL70400G ($ 1,499). The first has a zoom lens 16-35mm f/2.8 constant aperture objectives. The second is a 5.7X telephoto lens with a range of 70-700mm.

To date, we are shocked, shocked that Sony has not released a point and shoot with 720p video recording. Especially since its marketing campaign called HDNA cross products, the lack of HD cameras in its range has been unclear. Finally, Sony on board: the new Cybershot DSC-T500 does just that. I saw a demo a few weeks ago, and because it uses a more advanced codec (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) than its competitors, namely, Kodak and Panasonic’s image was more accurate color and exposure (which is saying a lot because it gave me lots of love for Kodak cameras 720p).

The camera has 10.1 megapixel 5x optical zoom, 3.5 inch touch screen, ISO up to 3200, HDMI output, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, reading, filter waste can face, and smile shooting settings. It will cost $ 399.

Olympus debuted three cameras today, and they couldn’t be more different from one another. The lineup includes the SP-565 UZ, a superzoom with a 20X lens; the Stylus 1050 SW, a ruggedized point-and-shoot; and the Stylus 1040, Olympus’s slimmest camera to date. To some extent, they seem to be refreshes: we put the 18X SP-560 UZ to the test in a superzoom test drive we did last year, and the 1050 SW looks similar to the 1030 SW, which we reviewed, although it boasts some important differences- namely, a 3D accelerometer. As for the 1040, it’s about the style more than the specs (although those aren’t bad, either). All of them will be available in October, and, like all Olympus cameras, they take xD cards.

To begin with the SP-565 UZ (pictured at right), it upgrades, as said, from an 18X to a 20X optical zoom. It has a 10-megapixel sensor, dual image stabilization, perfect shot preview, face detection, in-camera editing, 33 shooting modes, and the ability to take 13.5 pictures per second (albeit, at three megapixels). Its Shadow Adjustment Technology compensates for backlight before you take the picture, which is refreshing since some companies’ only allow you to adjust the shadows after you’ve pressed the shutter, and manually, to boot. It will cost $399.

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Whether your needs are at the base, you can fly four and five hundred dollar cameras we’ve been drooling over lately, and opt for something simpler. Olympus FE-360 and FE-370, announced today, the cost of $ 149 and $ 199 respectively, with standard specifications and a beautiful color palette. Both have eight megapixels (which is plenty for most users) and detection of faces, but the FE-360 features a 3X optical zoom, while the FE-370 has a 5X lens more versatile.

Apart from the factor of the difference in zoom and fifty dollar difference in prices, some important features distinguish high-end FE-370 FE-360. On the one hand, it has dual image stabilization, while the FE-360 digital (it is strongly recommended optical image stabilization, but double is often better than digital). It has Intelligent Auto mode, and I love how it fits with sport mode, which Sony and Kodak are not intelligent automatic modes. Other features include Smile Shot and Edit the expression, a “fun” feature that allows users to modify the terms of the subjects face after the photo was taken.

In addition to the P6000, a GPS, the beast of 13.5 megapixels, Nikon has released five point and shoot with a variety of features, the company Wi-Fi touchscreen. Here is a description of each:

Coolpix S60

* $ 349, available in September
* Slick new chassis, available in 6 colors, including Crimson Red, Espresso Black, Arctic White, Burgundy, Champagne Pink, Platinum Bronze
* 10 megapixels
* Optical Image Stabilizer
* 3.5-inch touch screen with large icons, a ratio of 16:9, and a pencil
* Can draw and paint with the stylus
* Choice of 3 interfaces
* One-Touch Portrait mode zoom (you can reach out and touch the screen to track the face)
* AF and AE with touch control
* Effects: D-Lighting, small images, vivid, black and white, sepia, cool, pastel
* ISO up to 6400
* Nikon’s Best Shot Selector
Detection of Smiles
Flashing warning *
* Mini-HDMI Port

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