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Olympus may have its metaphorical hands busy dealing with its new Sony venture, but that hasn’t stopped the firm from pushing out an Instagram-style companion app for iPhone and iPad. Olympus Image Share hooks up the company’s PEN micro four thirds cameras via a FlashAir memory card and sucks their shots to your phone or tablet, allowing for various filters and effects to be added before sharing them via Facebook and other social networking sites.

A single FlashAir-equipped camera can be simultaneously connected to more than one smartphone or tablet, allowing for easier sharing of images when you’re actually shooting them, rather than having to share them out later on. Olympus has integrated one-time password support too, so that your friends won’t necessarily always be able to access your shots.

Even if you don’t have a FlashAir card, the app can import shots from the iOS device’s gallery and apply filters to those instead. Unlike some camera remote apps we’ve seen, such as from Samsung, the Olympus software won’t actually allow you to remotely control your camera and fire off images from a distance, unfortunately.

Olympus Image Share is a free download from the App Store [iTunes link]. Olympus says an Android version of the app is in the pipeline too.

[via The AppSide]

Olympus Image Share app adds remote Instagram-style effects is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It seems to me that Wi-Fi connectivity in digital cameras these days seem to be an in-demand feature. It makes perfect sense, really, especially when you have GBs of photos as well as videos to transfer over to your computer, why not rely on a wireless connection to get the job done instead of wasting precious minutes hunting down that ever wayward cable? Not only does it reduce the clutter around your workspace, it also looks a whole lot neater. Before I rant on to another topic altogether, let us see what is the main reason for this story – the Samsung EX2F digital camera that will come with Wi-Fi connectivity (which we will talk about in greater detail later), where it will target the prosumer class of users.

First of all, the Samsung EX2F might seem to be a compact camera with its $499.99 price tag, but don’t be fooled by its outward appearance. For starters, it will boast of a bright f/1.4 lens for premium image quality and performance, continuing the good work of its predecessor, the TL500. Those who want to up their game in the world of digital photography will definitely find the inclusion of full manual controls a boon, where the entire get up comes in a strong yet lightweight magnesium body.

It does seem to be an option for professional photographers who want something more portable than a dSLR, and yet can shoot above average images. The Samsung EX2F is said to excel in dim atmospheres with its 1/1.7” 12-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, where accompanying the full manual control would be Aperture and Shutter Priority modes. There is a Dual Dial and front wheel keys so that photographers are able to quickly and easily adjust exposure for effortless manual control.

Last but not least, there is the 3-inch Swivel AMOLED display that makes it ideal to line up shots from a creative angle, and you can view your images under virtually any lighting conditions, now how about that? Throw in Dual Optical and Digital Image Stabilization (OIS and DIS) to the mix, and you have quite the pocket rocket there in terms of digital cameras for shoppers on a budget.

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In these economically challenging times, we are forced to be more creative with the way we spend our money – getting the most bang for our hard-earned buck is always on the top of most people’s agendas. I guess this is why reviews on consumer electronics goods are so important, especially when they come from an unbiased and honest source so that the general masses know what one can expect. The Samsung EX2F that was announced in July earlier this year is now available for purchase, so to jog your memory, here are what the EX2F offers right out of the box.

Retailing for $499.99 a pop, it is a step up from the mass consumer point-and-shoot cameras, offering a bright f/1.4 24mm wide-angle lens for premium image quality and performance, carrying full manual controls, being able to shoot in dim atmospheres with a 1/1.7-inch 12-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, sport Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, a Dual Dial and front wheel key setup for one to quickly and easily adjust exposure for effortless manual control, as well as a compact and lightweight body.

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By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Samsung MV900F camera now available for purchase, Samsung EX2F camera price and release date announced,

Casio has pulled the wraps off a pair of new digital cameras for its EXILIM line of point-and-shoot offerings. The new cameras include the EX-H50 and the EX-ZR1000. The first camera is the H50 with a resolution of 16.1-megapixels. The camera uses a 1/2.3-inch square pixel CCD and has a 24 mm wide-angle lens.

That lens supports 24x optical zoom, and the camera has a three-inch monitor on the back for viewing images. Casio integrates CCD-shift image stabilization, and the camera has a number of auto modes for taking quality photos and offers eight photo effects. The camera can also record 720p HD resolution video. Pricing and availability of the camera are unannounced.

The other camera is the ZR1000 also featuring a 24 mm wide-angle lens. The camera offers 12.5x optical zoom and has a tilting LCD on the back for better visibility. The camera is powered by Casio’s EXILIM Engine HS with the goal of eliminating lag time, blur, and camera shake. Casio promises the camera will start up in less than one second.

The camera also features a high-speed night shot mode that eliminates camera shake in dark environments supporting up to ISO 25,600. Casio gave the camera and the ability to shoot 30 frame bursts at six frames per second. The camera also has a macro mode for shooting objects close to the lens and supports HDR technology. It also has a number of automatic functions and artistic filters. Pricing and availability are also unannounced for this camera.

Casio unveils new EX-H50 and EX-ZR1000 digital cameras is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Esoteric camera company Hasselblad may not be ready to launch its “ultimate luxury” mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to shout about the new Lunar from the rooftops. Revealed today and set to hit the market early in 2013, the curvaceous camera is expected to use an APS-C 24.3-megapixel sensor with 25-point AF and Full HD video recording, sourced from Sony’s NEX-7.

There’s also the promise of a 3-inch HD display and an OLED viewfinder – Hasselblad says the latter will be “revolutionary” though it’s not entirely clear why – along with ISO 100-16,000, 0.02s shutter release, and 10fps burst shooting. Twin flash options, external microphone support, the choice of auto or manual settings in video recording, and various smart modes including face recognition are all promised.

The company has been apparently playing with wooden mockups to get the grip right, but the final Luna camera itself will use a far broader – and more esoteric – range of materials. Carbon fiber, titanium, wood, leather, gold, and other precious metals are all tipped for inclusion, and there’ll be support for custom grips and other detailing.

The Lunar will support both E-mount and A-mount lenses, and is expected to arrive on the market in Q1 2013, priced at around €5,000 ($6,533).

Hasselblad Lunar promises otherworldly photos for $6.5k is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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