
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]

The Samyang 14mm f2.8 lens provides a 114 angle-of-view for full-frame and film bodies while cropped-sensor DSLR get only 60-percent of that angle-of-view. The high-quality lens is made of 14 elements including two ED and two hybrid-aspherical lenses. The Samyang 14mm f2.8 Lens also has a minimum distance of 28cm. It is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Minolta DSLR cameras. The Samyang 14mm f2.8 Lens is available for approx. $360. [Samyang]

Chinavasion has started to sell a new spy gadget in the form of the Screw Spy Camera. The camera is hidden behind what looks like a standard screw. It can be mounted behind a wall, so it looks just like an ordinary screw. If you are interested, you can purchase the Screw Spy camera for £29.34 ($48). [Chinavasion]

Camdapter is a useful accessory for dSLR camera owners. It is designed for one simple reason – to make every photographer’s life just a little better. The Camdapter Hand Strap System allows you to more easily hold and steady the dSLR camera with just one hand. The camera hand strap is compatible with Nikon, Sony, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, and Konica dSLR cameras. The straps come in a range of materials including neoprene, leather. The basic model is priced at $30 each. [Camdapter]

The Canon VB-C500VD is specially designed with special advanced features to make it perfect for any location where a fixed indoor security camera is needed such as in shopping malls, schools, offices and banks. The security camera features an impressive 82-degree wide-angle lens with 2.4x optical zoom (manual) and 4x digital zoom (focal length = 2.6mm~6.2mm). What makes the VB-C500VD more special is that it also adopts Motion Detection, Audio Input/Output and a Recording Stream Function. The Canon VB-C500VD Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini-Dome Network Camera retails for $999 when it is released in mid-October 2009. [Canon]

Electrophysics today unveiled a new high-performance night vision module for Nikon D3 and D700 cameras. The AstroScope 9350NIK Night Vision Modules provides higher resolution green images for night time snappers is expected to get improvements, including edge-to-edge sharpness. The modules fit in between the camera body and the SLR lens thus maintaining important features that include optical image stabilization and providing photographers ultimate in low-light performance. There are also available Night Vision configurations for DX-format Nikon cameras and Canon EOS digital SLR cameras. [Press Release]