Eastman Kodak Company has released a new 7.1-megapixel digital camera, the Kodak Easyshare P712. It features a 7.1 megapixels (CCD sensor) with 12x optical zoom lens, a 2.5 inch LCD screen with optical image stabilisation, a 3072 x 2304 pixels maximum resoluton, a high-rez electronic viewfinder, 30 frames-per-second VGA video with sound, and basic on-camera video editing. SLRworld writes a review for this camera:
Its 7.1 megapixel sensor is paired with legendary KODAK Color Science image processing for spectacular, highly accurate color — shot after shot. Optical image stabilization provides a two-stop advantage over non-image stabilized systems for better capturing subjects in low light for both stills and video. It also minimizes handheld camera shake at longer focal lengths. The EASYSHARE P712 camera’s large 2.5-inch high-resolution indoor/outdoor color TFT display with adjustable brightness settings and electronic viewfinder simplify framing, reviewing and sharing pictures. TV-quality, 30 frames-per-second VGA video with sound (MPEG4) is always available on the P712 camera with the turn of a dial. As with all Easyshare cameras, the P712 model is compatible with KODAK Easyshare snapshot printers and camera docks.
The Kodak EasyShare P712 measures 108 mm × 84.2 mm × 72 mm and weighs 403 grams (without battery). It will be available worldwide in July 2006 for US$499. Via Newlaunches.
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This is the world’s smallest color wireless camera which is available to the consumer market. It measures 1 inch x 1/2 inch and works up to 10 hours on a single 9 Volt battery. The camera wirelessly transmits full color video up to 1,000 foot range in the line-of-sight directly to TV Channel 59. The price is $259.99 each and available at Amazon. Via Ohgizmo.
The 7.2-megapixel Casio Exilim EX-270 features a sleek design and a 3x opitical zoom with a 2.5-inch LCD ideal for view past shots. The EX-270 drops next month and will cost $425. Via MobileMag.
by Johan on June 23, 2006
Imaging Resource has a review for Fuji FinePix S7000 Digital Camera. They said:
Because of the S602 Zoom’s high popularity among the enthusiast ranks, Fuji upped the ante and released the FinePix S7000. Offering many of the same great capabilities of the S602 model, the S7000 now boasts the highest resolution of a consumer level digicam that we’ve seen to date with its 6.3 megapixel Super CCD HR that interpolates to 12.3 megapixels. The camera also features an extensive flash range, and a higher resolution electronic optical viewfinder. With the same great exposure features, autofocus options, and performance as the S602, the S7000 is sure to be a hit.
The camera also allows you to take digital movies with sound at full VGA resolution (30 fps). Via Photography Review.
by Johan on June 23, 2006
Olympus has released firmware updates for their digital SLR’s. Both of the E-330 firmware update to version 1.2 and the E-300 update to version 1.4 are available for download now. These updates enable Auto Focus in Live View B Mode (via the AEL/AFL button) and to improve exposure accuracy for Macro mode with Spot metering. Via Digital Photography Journal.
by Johan on June 23, 2006
Imaging Resource reviews Nikon Coolpix S5 on which they write:
For starters, the Nikon S5’s svelte metallic chassis is one of the thinnest I’ve used, making it the perfect camera to slip into your pocket and forget about until you’re ready to take pictures. Along with being thin, the camera boasts a distinctive wave-like design that’s less than a inch thick on the right side, providing a convenient handgrip. The left half of the camera has a slight ripple to house the impressive 3x optical Nikkor ED glass lens which does not protrude from the body even at full zoom. The majority of the rear of the Nikon S5 is taken up by the camera’s nice 2.5-inch LCD which produces great playback and live preview thanks to the screen’s 230,000 pixels.
This camera also features PictMotion function which gives users the ability to pick their favorite shots, movies, and music to create slideshows. It comes with PictBridge and USB connectivity and 21MB of internal memory.
Via Digital Photography Blog.
