Fresh details on Sony’s so-called Cyber-shot Lens Cameras, which wirelessly add improved photographic abilities to smartphones and tablets, have emerged, including expected pricing for the unusual attachments. The Sony Cyber-shot QX10 will be around $250, Sony Alpha Rumors reports, while the more capable QX100 will supposedly come in at $450. If true, they’re ambitious prices […]
The lines of convergence devices get blurred yet again in Europe with the official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition, where this particular device was built based on their hugely successful smartphone range, with the critically acclaimed Galaxy S4 Zoom getting a nice kick in the butt thanks to the introduction of LTE capability. With an LTE connection, you would not want to look back at 3G which will then seem to work as though it is positively slow! Of course, all of the features which were central to the Galaxy S4 Zoom such as the revolutionary Zoom Ring will be available on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition as well.
With the Zoom Ring, it offers a simple manner to access all the device’s key features thanks to a single, intuitive control system. These features will include In-Call Photo Share that enables users to capture and send an image directly to whomever they are talking to in a quick and easy manner, not to mention letting the Zoom Ring deliver instant access to the Quick Launch and Shortcut features. I guess after using this for a while, you would not really miss the traditional manual zoom method.
Just to make sure that you are able to capture stunning photos regardless of the situation, the Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition will carry an industry leading 10x optical zoom with a 16 megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor, Optical Image Stabilization and Xenon Flash. Regardless of your skill level, the Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE ought to be a decent performer in most photo shooting conditions. There is also Photo Suggest that uses GPS to pinpoint the location of the photographer, while Samsung’s popular Smart Mode lets you select from a bunch of pre-set modes in order to ensure that you capture the best photo possible all the time. Other specifications include Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and Touchwiz support. Expect the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition to arrive on a range of networks including Deutsche Telekom, Tele2, Telia Sonera and Orange.
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Once upon a time, mobile megapixels were the key. In fact, not so many years ago, many questioned whether there was any value whatsoever in having a camera built into your phone. Convergence for its own sake is undeniably a problem in today’s crossover-soaked market, but it’s now hard to argue that photography and the […]
Ricoh has announced the availability of a new compact digital camera, the Ricoh HZ15. With the new camera comes a high optical zoom rate and ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as a shake reduction mechanism it compares to a CCD-shift system. Although the pricing hasn’t yet been revealed, Ricoh says the camera will be available sometime […]
Kodak, a name that is of renown and respect among photographers for more than a century, is still hanging around without any sign of them clocking out from the photography scene anytime soon. In fact, it seems as though they have found themselves a second wind with the new Kodak Pixpro range’s announcement that will deliver some of the the most advanced long-zoom technology as well as easy to use features even for the beginner, ensuring that you will be able to preserve the memories of today for the generations of tomorrow. Of course, Kodak also understands that times are rather difficult economically for certain segments, which is why their range of digital cameras are not going to break the bank.
The Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom Camera would be focused on the popular and expanding bridge camera category, where it will target a wide range of photo enthusiasts who want something that is more robust compared to your standard point and shoot model. The Astro Zoom will deliver cutting-edge technology with 25x to 52x optical zoom, boasting of 24mm wide-angle lenses and a bunch of manual settings and features that allows you to customize camera settings and explore the art of photography without missing a beat.
The new Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom Camera line will have the spotlight centered solely on the flagship AZ521 model, where it delivers a powerful 52x optical zoom for less than $300, where it will be accompanied by a 24mm wide-angle lens; 1080p HD Video; 3.0″ 460K LCD; optical image stabilization (OIS) and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The other Astro Zoom models on offer would deliver a range of affordable price points, where among them include the AZ251 (25x), AZ361 (36x), AZ362 (36x CMOS), AZ501 (50x) and AZ522 (52x CMOS with Electronic View Finder), and the prices will range anywhere from $179.99 to $349.99. If you have the shutterbug bug itching and gnawing at you, would you consider what Kodak has on offer?
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Canon has always been right up there with the best of them when it comes to imaging technology, especially digital cameras – be it DSLRs or compact digital cameras that cater for the masses. This time around, in order to keep up with a generation that is addicted to social networks, Canon has introduced the Canon Powershot N Facebook-ready digital camera, allowing you to share your images and video instantly on Facebook at the press of a button. THis is pretty neat, but sometimes, there is the danger of posting up incriminating photos on the go without realizing it, only to kick yourself in the nuts when the chickens come home to roost.
Just how does the Canon Powershot N digital camera upload photos to your Facebook account without having to first transfer the capture images and videos onto a computer beforehand? That is pretty simple, it comes with an integrated Wi-Fi chipset, as well as a dedicated Facebook connect button to get the job done – as long as your Canon PowerShot N remains within vicinity of a working Wi-Fi network, of course.
Other hardware features of the Canon Powershot N include a 2.8-inch capacitive, tilt-touch panel LCD display that gives you the allowance and flexibility to shoot creative images at unique angles. Apart from that, there is a shutter and zoom ring that is located around the lens, letting you shoot easily from the top or bottom of the ring for that picture perfect image. Apart from that, you have a 8x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens at your disposal that is accompanied by a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5 image processor.
The Canon PowerShot N will also boast of Full HD video recording capability alongside a dedicated movie button, while Hybrid Auto mode lets users create a composite video of brief clips automatically while snapping photos for a new creative overview, now how about that? Do expect to keep a keen eye out for the Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready digital camera later this coming September, where it will arrive in just one color – white, for $299.99 a pop.
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In addition to four other models Canon rolled out last evening, the company has expanded its line with the PowerShot N, a Facebook-ready point-and-shoot. The camera is a Canon Direct exclusive offering, and achieves its social network-ready status via the inclusion of a Facebook Connect Button, something that instantly shuttles images off to one’s Facebook […]
Canon has expanded its PowerShot line of digital cameras with four new models, the PowerShot G16, S120, SX510 HS and the SX170 IS. All four models are powered by DIGIC technology and fall solidly into the compact camera category, with the latter two rolling out in next month, and the first two following a few […]
It’s the 21st-century version of the Polaroid: Q Lifestyle’s theQ camera launches today, a chunky point-and-shoot that’s designed to get your shots off the memory card and into the cloud as quickly as possible. The digital camera is optimized for sharing the photos you take across the popular social networks with a single button-press, while […]
Casio has unveiled a new digital camera in its EXILIM line, the EX-ZR800. With this new camera comes 18x optical zoom and a 5-stop/5-axis image stabilization, as well as several other features commonly found on point-and-shoot compact cameras. Although the European announcement doesn’t specify the launch date, the company’s Japanese division says it will be […]
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