Jul 21

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 unveiled

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There are digital cameras, and then there are digital cameras. It is quite a large topic to cover, and so, there are just too many different branches to cover in a single article. Still, the digital camera market is pretty much broken down into three segments – the compact digital camera, the DSLR, and the Micro Four Thirds market. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 can be said to occupy the first category, although it would be in a pretty niche segment, too, as optically speaking, the DMC-FZ70 is capable of delivering an amazing 20mm wide-angle to 1,200mm (60X) long zoom. Not only that, with F2.8-5.9 lens brightness, it does not matter whether you are shooting video or photos, either one will appear bright even under low light conditions.

Apart from that, the inclusion of optical image stabilization would assure that both long zoom photos and videos will remain sharp and free from blur, while the DMC-FZ70 also delivers amazing Full HD 1080/60i video recording capability, courtesy of Panasonic’s experience as a world leader in professional broadcast video. Panasonic has also thrown in a unique microphone which will do away with ambient noise and wind sound thanks to the stunning clarity of Dolby Digital. In fact, this special microphone can even zoom with the optical zoom in order to zero in on the audio coming from your subject in a more precise manner.

Underneath the hood, you will find a new 16.1-megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor and Venus engine that delivers high speed response and high picture quality, even in high sensitivity recording. This does ensure it is able to perform high speed burst shooting at 9 fps in full resolution, letting you capture the most fleeting shooting opportunities together thanks to a speedy start-up time of under a second. Unfortunately for the world, pricing and availability details remain to be seen, and we hope that it will be easy on the pockets!

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[ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 unveiled copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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May 01

Samsung NX2000 launched

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When it comes to digital cameras, not many of us would think of Samsung being right up there with the best, although you can say that the South Korean giant has certainly made its fair share of strides in recent memory. Well, Samsung has just decided to expand their award-winning NX family by announcing the launch of the Samsung NX2000, where this stylish and slim compact system camera (CSC) will merge outstanding, professional results with revolutionary Samsung SMART Camera technology. It does not matter if you want to shoot photos or videos, the Samsung NX2000 will be able to do both with ease.

Just what kind of hardware as well as built-in software that the Samsung NX2000 carries with it right out of the box? For starters, the Samsung NX2000 will boast of a large 20.3MP ASP-C CMOS Sensor which was produced entirely by Samsung in-house, where it is capable of delivering extremely sharp and highly detailed images, even in low light conditions images. The presence of its DRIMe IV engine will further help reduce noise, improve speed and enable superior color reproduction.

Heck, you can use the Samsung NX2000 for 8fps fast continuous shooting, letting you capture shots which you might normally miss because the hardware that you carry lack the relevant amount of technical ability. It does not matter whether it is you, the photographer, or the subject who is quickly on the move, the 1/4000th second top shutter speed makes capturing clear, blur free images an achievable task, and the assistance of the wide ISO range (100 to 25600) will help to deliver images which are beautifully balanced, never mind what kind of lighting conditions you are shooting in.

Apart from that, you get the enjyo 3D Still and Movie Recording capabilities, Full HD video recording capability, enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity and the Samsung SMART CAMERA app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms that helps you enjoy a streamlined manner of linking smart devices. You can pick up the Samsung NX2000 will be available in white, black and pink shades if you are interested.

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[ Samsung NX2000 launched copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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Sep 25

Samsung MV900F SMART Camera announced

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When it comes to the world of digital cameras, you have three tiers to choose from – professionals will settle for the dSLRs as well as Micro Four Thirds for certain jobs, while there is the pro-sumer class of cameras that can be said to be “neither here nor there”, and last but not least, the entry level class which is where most beginners would start off with. Samsung’s latest attempt in the digital camera market would target the entry level segment with the Samsung MV900F SMART camera, where it is said to offer a high-performing lens that works well even in low light conditions, without breaking the bank in the process.

The Samsung MV900F will be the latest member of Samsung’s Wi-Fi SMART camera family, where it intends to pursue the market that its predecessor, the MV800, left off. One of the MV900F’s more unique and innovative features would be a 180-degree MultiView display that makes it a snap to shoot creative self-portraits regardless of the angle, and when you throw Wi-Fi connectivity into the mix, you know that sharing images with family and friends have become far easier than before.

With Integrated Wi-Fi technology, you can hook up to Facebook, Picasa, Photobucket and YouTube instantly, where the dedicated SMART LINK button lets you transfer or share images and videos in a jiffy.

Not only that, the Samsung MV900F will also come with a F/2.5 bright lens so that you can shoot decent looking images even in low light conditions, now how about that? Samsung’s ground-breaking Gesture Shot has also been thrown into the mix, where you can now zoom and snap a photo from a distance using simple hand motions, although it remains to be seen just how far or effective Gesture Shot is until we actually manage to try it out for ourselves.

If you are interested in the Samsung MV900F, then you will be able to pick it up for a relatively affordable $349.99, where it will come in sophisticated white and black shades. Any takers?

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[ Samsung MV900F SMART Camera announced copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]


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Aug 22

Nikon Coolpix S800c runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread

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Normally, when we talk about an Android-powered system, we would venture into the realm of smartphones and tablets, and very rarely (if ever) into the world of digital cameras. The line is about to be blurred this day, as the Nikon Coolpix S800c was just announced to come with a copy of the Android operating system – Android 2.3 Gingerbread, to be exact. Yes sir, how does this digital camera shape up in the face of a mobile operating system running in the background? Well, we shall have to take a closer look at its machinations and inner workings right after the jump, shall we not?

For starters, with Android running on the Nikon Coolpix S800c, you might actually feel that you are using a smartphone at times – until you realize that you are unable to make any phone calls or receive text messages. Good thing it has Wi-Fi connectivity built in though, as it would not be much of an Android device if there were not Internet connectivity to make it interactive. Setting up the camera for Internet connection using operations which are similar to those used by Android smartphones is possible, not to mention easy. You are also able to post whatever you have snapped and recorded onto social networking sites like Google+, Facebook, and Twitter in a jiffy, but make sure you are within the vicinity of a Wi-Fi network, otherwise it would all amount to nought.

Not only that, the Nikon Coolpix S800c has a new feature known as “Upload to Smart Device”, where this app can be used to transfer high-resolution photos and movies to smart devices which are powered by the Android or iOS operating system, again, over a wireless connection. As for the performance of the Nikon Coolpix S800c, what kind of camera specifications does it pack?

We do know it will come equipped with a 10x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, in addition to a built-in lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) function. There is also a backside illumination CMOS sensor that boasts of an effective pixel count of 16-megapixels so that you can shoot images with little noise at the high sensitivities – perfect for low light conditions or night landscapes.

You are also able to record 1920 x 1080p/30-fps full-HD movies with stereo sound, and the included high-performance GPS module is able to record your current position (latitude and longitude) information, applying them to photos and movies as they are recorded.

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