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As the name suggests, the HP Webcam HD 5210 is a Skype-certified high-definition webcam that allows users to 720p video streaming or record video in full 1080p HD resolution. This high-end webcam features two premium noise-cancelling stereo microphones, an auto-focus lens, the company’s TrueVision auto light exposure, a face tracking, and a 5x digital zoom. Additionally, it can also capture 13MP still photos. The HP Webcam HD 5210 will be launched on September 21, 2011 for $99. [HP]
HP has entered the high definition portable camcorder market by releasing the V5020u digital camcorder. This portable video recorder offers full 1080p HD recording with electronic image stabilization via a built-in gyroscopic sensor that prevents image blur caused by camcorder movements. The new V5020u also features a 10x digital zoom, a 2-inch LCD screen, a 5MP sensor, an SDHC slot, the ability to record H.264 videos, a motion detection feature, and an HDMI port. Each purchase comes equipped with a wrist strap, a cleaning cloth, an HDMI cable, and a carrying pouch. The HP V5020u camcorder will be launched in October 2010 for $159. [Chipchick]
HP has unveiled their latest cameras and camcorders at PMA. The premium HP CW450t and HP PW460t point-and-shoot digital cameras come equipped with a 2.7-inch and a 3-inch LCD touchscreen displays, respectively. Both cameras has a 4X optical zoom, a newly designed touch interface for viewing photos with the simple swipe of a finger, and support up to 32GB SD/SDHC memory. Available in blue and merlot, the CW450t is priced at $109 a pop. Meanwhile, the PW460t is available in pink and charcoal gray for $149 each.
The latest HP touchscreen digital camcorders, the V5061u and V5560u, feature a 3-inch LCD touchscreen displays, 1,080p HD recording and motion-detection capabilities. Additionally, the V5560u features a 5X optical zoom and a lithium-ion battery. The V5061u provides a dual SD/SDHC memory card and an option to install AA batteries if the lithium-ion battery is not charged. The V5560u and V5061u are priced at $199 and $169, respectively.
HP has also introduced the $99 CW450 and $129 SW450 camcorders with a 4x zooms, the $149 PW550z with a 5x zoom, and the $109 V1020h camcorder that can record 720p videos. [Press Release]
If you are a photographer who wants to show off your photo collection, then you can consider to buy the latest digital picture frame from HP. Known as the HP DF710C2, this 7-inch digital display provides a 128MB of internal memory to enjoy and share your favourite pictures with family and friends, all without a computer. You just need to remove the memory card from your digital camera, and then insert it into the digital picture frame. The HP df710c2 supports most commonly used memory cards. [Product Page]
Need a portable webcam for your desktop? Well, why not grab one of this EW193AA Webcam from HP. This particular webcam comes with a side snapshot button allowing you to take quick snapshots (1024 x 768) with the push of a button. Apart from that, the webcam is also capable of capturing VGA video in 640 x 480 resolution at 30fps. Perfect for video e-mail, video calls, instant messaging and video conferencing. The HP EW193AA Webcam retails for $39.99. [Product Page]
HP will be dropping the new Elite Auto Focus Webcam which is compatible with most PC-based video chat programs such as (Yahoo, Skype, MS Messenger, AIM), and comes with USB 2.0, a 3 megapixel CMOS camera capable of shooting video ranging from 640 x 480 pixels at 30fps with a quality of 1,600 x 1,200 at 5fps, a built-in stereo microphone, face tracking and Magic-i video effects software, 3 programmable buttons, and a sliding “privacy cover”. No word on the pricing, but I’d imagine it wont be cheap with all the fancy features it has. [DigitalHome]
