Continue reading LG Optimus 3D has dual-core 1GHz OMAP 4 CPU, video codecs up the wazoo
LG Optimus 3D has dual-core 1GHz OMAP 4 CPU, video codecs up the wazoo originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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You know who you can count on to protect your technology? Fisher Price, that’s who. We know, it sounds a bit crazy, but what other company out there is thinking about safeguarding your gadgets from those adorable yet greasy-handed kids? The company is kicking off Toy Fair with a few new gadgets that do just that, and first up, is that cute little Laugh & Learn iCan Play iPhone case up there. The $20 plastic enclosure stores any generation iPhone or iPod Touch and has a screen cover to protect your precious capacitive LCD from “dribbles and drool.” Seriously, OtterBox has its work cut out — the toy even has rattles and handles to entertain when mommy or daddy have to yank the phone out to make a call. And because looking at e-mails, texts, or apps could get bit boring for those three to 36-month-olds after awhile, Fisher is adding a few new Laugh & Learn apps to the App Store later this month.
What about the older kids, you ask? Well, they won’t be interested in your brand new point-and-shoot when they’ve got a Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera of their own. Or at least that’s what the company’s hoping — the plastic camera has a rotating 1.2 megapixel lens with a 4x zoom so kids can take pictures of themselves and then check it out on the 1.8-inch LCD screen. The shooter houses a SD card slot and is powered by four AA batteries. Sure, it doesn’t have the latest and greatest specs, but what $70 camera do you know that can customize shots with “fun digital stamps”? We told you your gadgets would stay safe and sound. The iCan Play Case and Kid-Tough camera won’t be available until this summer, but we’ve got the gallery of hands-on shots below so you can check ’em out earlier.
Fisher Price releases iCan Play Case and Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera, you’ll thank ’em originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Back in November, we told you about Wafaa Bilal, a New York University professor visiting from Iraq who announced plans to have a small camera implanted in his head, beaming images to a museum in Qatar.
The “3rd I” projector was “a comment on the inaccessibility of time, and the inability to capture memory, and experience.” It also ended up being a comment on the dangers of implanting foreign objects into the back of one’s head.
Bilal, who had the camera installed in his head earlier this month, has since had it removed, due to the pain of his body rejecting the device. Despite the unexpected surgery, Bilal insists that he will press on. “I’m determined to continue with it,” Bilal said in an interview with an academic journal.
Sony has finally confirmed that they will be releasing a new digital camera to replace the A700, later on this year. The new camera is called A77, which they have released a photo of the model. As of yet, Sony has not released much info on the camera except the above image–and the fact that it will be released later on this year.
The teaser photo shows us two things. One is the transparent mirror on the lens, which will help the lens focus better. The second item is that the case is clear, which creates more of a robotic look for the A77.Neither items are big news, but it does give us a good sneak peek at what is to come.
Hopefully, Sony will have something that will make the A77 stand out this time around.
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We’ve been hearing rumors about a mystical, magical A700 replacement since last year, and now Sony’s gone ahead and made things more official. The teaser image shows a transparent case, but the bigger news here is the transparent mirror, the same as found last year on the A55 and A33. This allows for advanced, real-time autofocus while capturing stills or HD video. Behind that mirror will be an Exmor CMOS sensor and, while Sony isn’t saying how many pixels it’ll be packing, expectations are that it will fall in the 20 megapixel range. Sony has also announced a new battery grip and a new flash for the camera though details are slim on those as well. All are slated to ship “later this year,” giving you plenty of time to make room in your camera bag — and maybe your budget.
Sony announces A700 replacement, the A77, will ship this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Is it spring already? Nikon has just assaulted us with no less than nine new Coolpix models, freshening up its consumer offering with a litany of hot new shades, touchscreens and hardware updates. We’ll let you dig into the press releases after the break for the full details, but the two new Performance range cameras, the P500 and P300, are worth discussing in more detail. The P500 improves on Nikon’s P100 by a few orders of magnification, touting a voyeur-friendly 36x optical zoom, while also offering a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080 / 30p video plus stereo sound recording, max ISO of 3200, and an 1100mAh battery. The back is also adorned with a tiltable display, sized at 3 inches diagonally and fitting 920k dots. Yours on March 3rd for $400, €464 or £400, depending on your local currency.
Gallery: Nikon Coolpix P500 hands-on
The P300 is cheaper at $330 / €348 / £300, however it might well be the more appealing option for image quality obsessives as it boasts a lens with an aggressive F1.8 aperture and 4.2x optical zoom. It shares the same backside-illuminated sensor as you’ll find in the P500, but benevolently permits its user full manual control to let him or her capture that perfect shot. Rapid-fire shooting at 8fps for up to seven frames is available, but we’re loving the fact it can also do 1080 / 30p with continuous autofocus and the ability to both capture images and use its optical zoom while recording. If Nikon is to be believed, the P300 is basically the P7000 that came out last year, but shrunken down to the size of a compact. It really is a very diminutive and attractive — it has that intentionally understated matte black finish that huskily whispers the word “prosumer” in your ear — compact camera. It lands on March 17th.
Nikon crams 36x zoom in P500, full manual controls in P300, refreshes Coolpix range with tons of color originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We had a feeling that a new segment of cameras was being introduced back at Photokina, and it sure looks as if Sigma’s in for the ride. Following Fujifilm’s fixed-zoom Finepix X100 and Olympus’ Zuiko-equipped compact prototype, Sigma is introducing a high-end compact of its own in the DP2x. This handheld shooter has a gargantuan sensor within — in fact, the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 is similar to those found in the company’s (entirely more massive) SD15 and SD1 DSLRs. Sigma claims the sensor here is around 12x larger than what’s generally found in a camera of this size, enabling it to capture far richer colors and oodles of light. The fixed 24.2mm F2.8 lens won’t be doing any zooming, but those who love to tinker can take advantage of the built-in manual mode and its ability to capture photos in JPEG or RAW. It’s pretty clear that the movie mode was an afterthought — it’ll log clips at 320 x 240, which is just enough to make you weep when thinking of what could’ve been. There’s no image stabilization to speak of, a nine-point autofocus system and an ISO range of 100 to 3200, with 1600 and 3200 only available when shooting in RAW. You’ll need to provide your own SD / SDHC / SDXC card, and your guess is as good as ours when it comes to price / release.
Sigma launches DP2x compact digital camera, complete with Foveon X3 sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’ve spent quite a bit not nearly enough time with Fujifilm’s fixed-lens Finepix X100, and while it felt that March would never actually come during Photokina 2010, it’s actually just a few weeks away. The outfit has today confirmed that its 12.3 megapixel shooter will be shipping to America next month, with a wallet-burning $1,199.95 netting you a 23mm F2 prime lens, a standard ISO range of 200 to 6400 (with a boost to 12800), built-in ND filter, Hybrid Viewfinder and a magnesium alloy chassis. Feel free to peek back at our hands-on sessions to get a better idea if this is the retro body you’ve been yearning for, and hop on past the break if you’d care to see the official verbiage.
Continue reading Fujifilm confirms Finepix X100 ship date, price and accessory line for US market
Fujifilm confirms Finepix X100 ship date, price and accessory line for US market originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Who woulda thunk it? Half a year ago, finding a conventional point-and-shoot with integrated GPS was a chore, but these days, it’s growing tougher and tougher to find one without it. Pentax is joining the geotagging frenzy this evening with its Optio WG-1 GPS, a rugged 14 megapixel shooter that’s waterproof up to 33 feet, shockproof in nature and engineered with a “crushproof” body that can withstand weight force of up to 220 pounds (but not another Black Eyed Peas halftime show). You’ll also get integrated face detection technology, the ability to snap in sub-freezing temperatures, a 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch rear LCD. There’s also a 720p movie mode, HDMI output, IR control compatibility and support for Eye-Fi‘s wireless SD card. It’ll ship this April in black or yellow-green for $399.95, and if you’re uncomfortable remembering where you took each and every photograph, the GPS-less Optio WG-1 will also be available (in black or purple) for $50 less.
In related news, the company is taking this opportunity to issue a limited edition K-5 DSLR, with this one touting a silver body, a uniquely shaped grip and shock-resistant, scratchproof glass surrounding the LCD. Outside of that, everything else about the 16.3 megapixel shooter will remain the same as it ever was, and the $1,699.95 (body only) price point is most certainly no easier to swallow. For those still sold on the idea, Pentax will also be offering a trifecta of silver prime lenses: the 21m f/3.2 AL, 40mm f/2.8 and the 70mm f/2.4. Check out Sir Silver (and the full press releases) just after the break.
Continue reading Pentax reveals Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS rugged cameras, limited edition K-5 DSLR
Pentax reveals Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS rugged cameras, limited edition K-5 DSLR originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Brace yourself, Samsung has new point-and-shoots to fill in what little pockets of consumerism weren’t intrigued by any of the company’s five CES shooters… or even the five more announced just weeks later. First up is the PL20 (pictured left). A 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 27mm wide angle lens, 5x zoom, digital image stabilization, 720p 24fps HD video with Smart Filters. That one comes out in March for a penny under $120, with a choice of silver, pink, black, and tomato red (Sammy’s description). For the ES80, subtract two megapixels from the sensor, nix the HD recording, keep the color options, bump the release date one month, and subtract $20. You get the idea. Full details and press release after the break.
Gallery: Samsung PL20 and ES80 press images
Continue reading Samsung announces PL20 and ES80, brings 2011 pocket camera lineup to 12 total
Samsung announces PL20 and ES80, brings 2011 pocket camera lineup to 12 total originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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