Canon has officially announced the Rebel T2i as a successor to the Rebel T1i/500D. This entry-level all-in-one dSLR camera supports a 18MP still mode and records up to 1080p 30fps videos. The Canon EOS Rebel T2i is scheduled to be delivered to U.S. dealers in early March 2010, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99. [Canon USA]
Canon has added a new point-and-shoot camera to its PowerShot range by announcing the SX210 IS. Powered by a DIGIC 4 Image processor, this compact camera boasts a 14-megapixel CCD image sensor, a 28mm wide-angle lens, 14x optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch widescreen PureColor II G LCD display. Not to mention, it also features a range of advanced technologies including Image Stabilization, Smart Auto, Motion Detection, Face Detection and 720p HD video recording at 30fps. The PowerShot SX210 IS is scheduled to be available in late March for an estimated retail price of $349.99. [dpreview]
ThinkGeek has started selling the Dummy Security Camera that comes complete with a blinking LED to throw off people who may be planning to break in your home. The “camera” features an adjustable angle bracket, authentic cabling and warning decals to make it look as real as possible. The flashing LED indicator is powered by a couple of AA batteries that will last for up to 2 years. $12.99 is all you need to bring home this fancy gadget. More
Amazon is now taking pre-orders for Olympus’ upcoming FE-4020 digital camera. At $149.99, this slim camera offers you a 14-megapixel CCD image sensor, 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens (26-105mm equivalent), a 2.7-inch LCD display, a microSD card slot, AF tracking, Intelligent Auto, Advanced Face Detection, Creative Art Filters and the ability to record 640 x 480 VGA video at 30fps in AVI format. [Product Page]
The new FujiFilm GF670 professional medium format folding film camera is specially designed for professional photographers who want to upgrade their talent. This high-quality film camera supports Fujinon EBC 80 mm lens, manual exposure modes, an exposure compensator, rangefinder and aperture-priority automatic. Other specs include a manual shutter speed control, a manual film advancement, a PC sync connection socket, an exposure counter display, an ISO setting dial and a hot shoe flash mount. It is perfect for 6 x 7 and 6 x 6 dual format shooting. Available in black or silver, the FujiFilm GF670 Professional medium format film camera will be released in the second quarter of 2010. [Image-acquire]
Amazon is up with another sale, this time they’re offering you this Microsoft LifeCam Cinema for just $49.99 shipped (regular price $79.95). To refresh your memory, this compact webcam is able to capture 1280 x 720 HD video at 30fps. Not only that, it also features a glass lens, 4x digital zoom, a Windows Live call button, a noise canceling microphone and a USB 2.0 interface. [Product Page]
