Microsoft today introduced three new members from the LifeCam HD webcam series. The LifeCam HD-5000, LifeCam HD-5001, and LifeCam HD-6000 adopt the TrueColor Technology that automatically adjusts the picture quality to provide a more colorful video whether out on the porch with bright sunshine in the morning or in the living room with low light in the evening. The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 and HD-5001 offer 720p HD widescreen video and AutoFocus for an estimated retail price of $49.95. These webcams also feature a flexible attachment base that bends to fit on most surfaces. Meanwhile, the LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks features the TrueColor Technology, 720p HD widescreen video, and AutoFocus. The device also supports a 360-degree rotation view, allowing you to point the webcam in any direction. The LifeCam HD-6000 for Notebooks will be available in May 2010 for the estimated retail price of $59.95. [Microsoft]
Vision Research has recently announced the availability of the Phantom HD GOLD camera, which is specifically designed for cinematographer. Priced at $118,000, this camera is not just a high-speed camera, but an instrument that gives the cinematographer 35mm depth of field either at HD or 2K resolutions with stunning results. The Phantom HD GOLD also features an unbelievable 1,052fps high-speed 1080p recording with an ISO 640 sensitivity, compatibility with 35mm accessories, an 11-stop dynamic range, 14-bit sensor depth, a maximum resolution of 2048 x 2048, and the ability to capture slow-motion videos. The Phantom HD GOLD is available with 8, 16 or 32 Gigabytes of internal memory that is upgradable via hot-swappable CineMag flash memory magazines (up to 512GB). [Vision Research]
The Samsung HMX-H205 HD camcorder boasts a new imaging sensor that promises much clearer images, even in low light. This HD video recorder adopts a new BSI CMOS sensor with a 2.7-inch touchscreen display, and a 32GB of solid state storage that is upgradable via an SDHC card slot. The Samsung HMX-H205 also boasts a 20x optical zoom and can shoot H.264 video in 1080i at 60 frames per second. There is also an HDMI port, so you can playback your film on your HDTV. Samsung will launch the Samsung HMX-H205 in June 2010. No info on pricing so far. [Electricpig]
The Ikonoskop A-cam3D is a 1080p three-dimensional video camera that records two images at 1920 x 1080 as individual RAW files in DNG format. The camera is built using the same tech as the 2D Ikonoskop A-Cam. There is no word on pricing so far. Stay tuned for more updates. [Ikonoskop]
Nikon today introduced their latest digital camera, the Coolpix P100, which features a five-way stabilized 26x optical zoom lens in front of a 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor with ISO 3200 sensitivity, Backside Illumination and Active D-Lighting. What makes the Nikon P100 more special is that it can also do macro shots at 0.4 inches. Other features include in-camera HDR features, a 40-shot pre-shooting cache, a 3-inch 460,000-dot tilting LCD, and a HDMI port. This camera shoots video in MOV (H.264) format at HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) 30fps, HD 720p (1280 x 720) 30fps, VGA (640 x 480) 30fps, or QVGA (320 x 240) 30fps. The Nikon Coolpix P100 will be released in the US market next month for $369. [Nikon]
JVC is back to the camcorder market by releasing the JVC GZ-HM1 HD Everio series. This camcorder is able to record full HD videos (1080p) and is equipped with a 10.62 megapixel CMOS sensor to capture still images. JVC will release this video recorder in March 2010 for a hefty $1,199.95. Additionally, JVC has also introduced the GZ-HM550 HD camcorder, which boasts a 16x zoom, Bluetooth, and a 32GB of internal flash memory that is expandable via SD / SDHC cards. The JVC GZ-HM550 retails for $799.95. [Engadget]
