RED’s founder, Jim Jannard has released some informations about the company’s upcoming modular digital stills and motion picture camera ‘Epic-X’. This completely modular system is said to feature a new MYSTERIUM-X 5K sensor, interchangeable lens mounts supporting RED, Canon and Nikon lenses with full electronic aperture and focus control, a sensitivity range of ISO 200/24 to ISO 8000/40, various movie resolutions and frame rates, multiple recording options, independent stills and motion modes, a touchscreen LCD control option, a 5-axis adjustable sensor plate and more. The first working prototypes of the Epic-X ‘Tattoo’ are slated to be released in late 2009 for $28,000 each. [PhotographyBlog]
Two new DSLR cameras from Mamiya have been released today. Known as the Mamiya DM22 and DM28, these cameras will provide almost any photographer affordable access to a truly professional digital camera system. The Mamiya DM22 features a 22-megapixels of CMOS sensor, meanwhile the DM28 comes with a bigger 28-megapixels CMOS sensor. The Mamiya DM22 and DM28 retail for $9995 and $14990, respectively. [Mamiya]
Check out this cool dual-function camera ‘EZ-802 EZMega Cam’ from Ezonics. Not only it serves as a PC camera for your PC, but it also doubles as a megapixel digital camera with flash capability. This compact camera allows you to capture both full motion video in AVI format as well as digital still images in 800 x 600 resolution. It features a 0.5-megapixel CMOS sensor, an 8MB of internal memory, a USB 1.1 interface and a built-in microphone for video conference. The Ezonics EZ-802 EZMega Cam retails for $63.99. [Product Page]
Now you can record real-time video while driving your car with this Car Cam Voyager from BrickHouse. It serves as a black box for your vehicle that records every event going on on the road. The device is packed with a wide-angle 2.0-megapixel sensor, a 2-inch LCD screen with 320 x 240 resolution, a 32GB microSD card (up to 48 hours of extended recording) and capable of recording high resolution video in 720 x 480 pixels at 30fps. To operate it, just simply plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and place it on the dashboard. The Car Cam Voyager retails for $299.95. More
The BodyGuard Pro is a neoprene suit that will protect your DSLR camera from small knocks and bangs without removing the lens. It is great for camera body protection when you are not breaking down your gear but stowing it temporarily. This camera body cover is perfect for use with most of Canon and Nikon DSLRs. Available in Black, Forest Green, Realtree Max4 HD, Realtree Hardwoods Snow, and Army Digital Camo, the BodyGuard Pro retails for $28.95 each. [Adorama]
GE Digital Cameras today announced two new digicams namely the 10-Megapixel J1050 and 12.2-Megapixel J1250. Both cameras come with several easy-to-use features, including Pan-Capture Panorama, wide-angle shots, Auto Scene, Blink, Smile and Face Detection. Each camera measures only 0.8-inch thin and has a 2.7-inch LCD screen with Auto Adjust Brightness for perfect screen visibility indoors and outdoors. The GE J1050 and J1250 will be available soon for $119.99 and $139.99, respectively. [GE]
