Fujifilm adds GPS module, geotagging functionality to waterproof Finepix XP30 camera

Remember Fujifilm’s Finepix XP10 from… oh, right around seven months ago? Hopefully you’re not one to get overly depressed about the rush of progress, because Fujifilm has just outed an update to that very camera that’s significantly improved. Following Casio’s footsteps on the Exilim EX-H20G, Fuji is introducing the GPS-enabled Finepix XP30 here at CES. The overall size and shape remains similar to the aforementioned XP10, with this point-and-shoot being waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof. What may really entice the argonauts in the crowd is the embedded GPS chip; this will keep tabs of your location and embed your exact coordinates into every picture you take. Once you get back home, just dump ’em into iPhoto or Picasa in order to view photos based on location. Moreover, the GPS Tracking Data function will regularly store location data, and when you get home, you can actually create a map of your travels. Other specifications include a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p movie mode, image stabilization, a 2.7-inch anti-reflective LCD, a reinforced hardened glass lens barrier, a metal, unibody chassis and a riveted front panel. The XP30 should ship next month for $239.95, while a GPS-less sibling (the Finepix XP20; pictured after the break) will ship a month later for $199.99; those looking to accessorize will find an adjustable float strap, protective silicone skin and a neoprene sports case for sale in March for an undisclosed amount.

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Sony’s CES camera lineup leaked, including Bloggie 3D upgrade?

If Photo Rumors‘ recent scoop is legit, it looks like what could be Sony‘s entire CES 2011 camera lineup has leaked. While the site doesn’t have access to full specs or photos of actual devices, it does have a list of models with some key features. Highlights include three new Bloggie video cameras: the Bloggie MHS-FS1 which will supposedly be a 5.1 megapixel affair with 4x digital zoom, up to two hours of HD video with a 2.7-inch LCD and 4GB of internal memory. Another Bloggie model, enticingly named the Bloggie 3D MHS-FS3 adds — you guessed it — 3D to the mix. The rest of the list comprises eleven different Cybershot models of various shapes and sizes. We’ll know soon enough if these cameras are the real deal, and we’ll get you a first look at them as fast as our hands can shoot photos. Until then, hit up the source link to peruse the entire, tantalizing text.

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Fujifilm’s 16 megapixel CES debutants leaked early: 30x superzoom and 1080p-recording compact

Nobody is immune from a CES leak, it seems, as even the relatively tame waters of high-end compact and superzoom cameras have been ruffled up today with the emergence of two 16 megapixel Fujifilm models. Both sport an EXR-CMOS sensor, with the bigger brother HS20EXR boasting a 30x zoom (equivalent to covering the 28mm to 720mm range in old school photography parlance) zoom lens along with a 3-inch LCD on the back and an electronic viewfinder. Joining it at the CES unveiling this week will be a FinePix F500EXR number that offers a highly respectable 15x zoom of its own, along with a 3-inch LCD, geotagging, and 1080p video recording. If this leak turns out to be the real deal, we should have confirmation and more details very soon indeed.

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Samsung’s SH100 Wi-Fi-Enabled Camera Offers Remote Android Control

samsung sh100.jpgDigital cameras with Wi-Fi capability is nothing new, but, today at the Consumer Electronics Showcase, Samsung announced a new model, the SH100, that has a very impressive Wi-Fi connectivity feature. Like the other Wi-Fi-enabled cameras, the Samsung SH100 lets you upload photos and video directly to Facebook, Picasa, and YouTube. What makes the SH100 stand out is that you can pair it with a Samsung Galaxy S phone and use the smartphone to remotely preview the frame, zoom in and out, take the picture, and geotag it.

The GPS feature is a nice way to remind you exactly where you were when you took the photo. The addition of the integration with the Galaxy S makes taking group shots easier. It means no more running between your camera and your friends to set up the perfect shot. 

The built-in Wi-Fi can automatically back up your photo to your PC. You can use DLNA to connect wirelessly to your HDTV and see your photos and videos right away. You can also send photos directly from the camera to individual e-mail addresses. If you’re worried about the time it takes to upload and process large files, the SH100 comes with an account with mobile hotspot provider Boingo, which gives you access to over 200,00 Wi-Fi hotspots around the world.

Oh, and as for the specs, it features a 14.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a 3-inch LCD display, and a 5X optical zoom. The SH100 will be available for $199.99 in March. Check out the full press release for more info.

Samsung’s WiFi-enabled SH100 shoots in 14.2MP, uses your Android as a viewfinder

WiFi cameras are hardly anything new, but there are a few features on this Samsung SH100 that caught our attention. For one, this 14.2 megapixel imager lets you use your Android smartphone — Galaxy S is specifically mentioned here — a “real time” remote viewfinder and trigger over WiFi! Additionally, users will also benefit from the camera’s DLNA and wireless PC sync capabilities. While this sounds all awesome, we’ll have to wait until March before our wallets take a $199.99 damage. Full spec sheet after the break.

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Eye-Fi’s Direct Mode unites phone and camera in holy matrimony

The WiFi-enabled SD card wizards at Eye-Fi already have a mobile app kicking around that lets you upload shots from your phone to the cloud, but their relationship with mobile is about to get a whole lot cozier with the introduction of Direct Mode. Basically, Direct Mode lets the Eye-Fi card in your camera communicate directly with your tablet or phone — with Eye-Fi software installed, of course — giving you direct and immediate access to the photos that are on your camera without the need to either cable up or first allow the card to upload the images to a photo sharing service before they can be pulled back down on the mobile device. Granted, the cameras inside phones are getting better by the day, but most of them still don’t come anywhere near serious point-and-shoot quality — and that seems to be the angle Eye-Fi’s trying to attack here, making it dead simple to share your “real” camera photos just as quickly as you would had you taken them with your phone itself. Look for it as a free upgrade for Eye-Fi’s existing line of X2 cards “later in 2011.” Free’s nice, eh? Follow the break for the press release.

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Kodak intros Easyshare Touch, Mini and Sport cameras, Playfull and Playsport camcorders

Things are just getting underway here at CES in Las Vegas, and Kodak’s on-hand in order to serve up its latest smorgasbord of optical treasures. Without further ado, allow us to present to you the Easyshare Touch — a $149.95 offering with a three-inch capacitive touchpanel, a dedicated video record button, a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x Schneider-Kreuznach lens and an HDMI output. Next up is the $99.95 Easyshare Mini, described as Kodak’s smallest camera yet. It’s “around the size of a credit card,” offering a 3x wide-angle optical zoom lens, a built-in front mirror (you know, for those glorious self-portrait sessions), a ten megapixel sensor and a 2.5-inch rear LCD. Moving right along, there’s the $79.95 Easyshare Sport, which is the outfit’s first waterproof camera that can go up to ten feet underwater without any significant consequences. It’ll also shrug off dirt and dust while snapping 12 megapixel shots and previewing them on the 2.4-inch LCD. Sashaying over to the video realm, there’s the $149.95 Playfull camcorder, which touts an ultraslim design (it’ll “fit in the pocket of your skinny jeans,” according to Special K), a 1080p capture mode and an unmistakable ‘Share’ button to get your footage onto YouTube or a social network without any wasted time.

The company’s also using CES as an opportunity to launch the next generation of its Playsport video camera, with this $179.95 model being waterproof up to ten feet, shockproof, dustproof and capable of logging clips at 1080p. You can also snap stills at five megapixels, and that previously mentioned ‘Share’ button is predictably tacked on here as well. Speaking of revisions, the Pulse digital photo frame is also seeing a gentle refresh, with this one available in 7-inch ($129.95) and 10-inch ($199.95) sizes. The newcomers add the ability to comment on the pictures you receive from friends and family, with our favorite predetermined response being “Such a KODAK MOMENT!” Seriously. Oh, and these also have an ingrained activity sensor that turns the frame off when you walk away, and brings it back to life when you re-approach. Finally, the ESP C310 all-in-one printer will be selling for $99.99, but so far as we can tell, Kodak would rather extol the virtues of its ink-saving abilities than drum up interest in its cutting-edge feature set. Further details can be spotted in the full release after the break.

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Casio shows off multi-hinged TRYX camera outside CES, prematurely outs press shots

Well, would you have a look at this? Details are scarce right now, but by the looks of these ads outside CES, this Casio TRYX imager sports two hinges for the sake of versatility: one for the frame that doubles as a handle or a stand, and one for swiveling the display — presumably a touchscreen since there are just a couple of buttons on the body. Coincidentally, Google also led us to the TRYX’s stash of press shots which have now been pulled, but we’ve got you guys a screenshot for the time being — it’s not like it’ll be long before all is unveiled, anyway.

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Spectec CameraJet system promises to bring UWB connectivity to your camera

Not satisfied with an Eye-Fi card to add some wireless connectivity to your digital camera? Then it looks like you’ll soon have another option courtesy of Alereon and Spectec — they’ve just announced their Spectec CameraJet system, which consists of a Wi-Jet SD card and Wi-Jet USB dongle that combine to deliver a “faster than wire” Ultra Wideband (or UWB) connection suitable for both transferring files or streaming video. Unfortunately, there’s no indication of pricing or an exact release date just yet, but Alereon and Spectec say the system is expected to go into production in February. Full press release is after the break.

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Swann’s shockproof, waterproof Sportscam straps on your cranium, captures momentous occasions

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen any new tools from the security-minded folks at Swann, but it’s hitting back with a new head-mounted camera at CES. The Sportscam is a familiar device — similar to Contour and Go Pro units we’ve toyed with in the past — but rather than seeking optimal image quality at a premium price, this guy sticks to the basics. The VGA camera can only log clips at a resolution of 640 x 480, so HD junkies best look elsewhere. But it’s still encased in a rugged plastic shell, one that’s both shockproof and waterproof, and it’s capable of holding up to five hours of footage on a single 16GB microSD card. There’s a rechargeable Li-ion battery that’ll last 2.5 hours, and it ships with a variety of mounting options (though we’d suggest around your head, obviously). As we alluded to earlier, this one’s a lower-end product, and that $99 price may entice those who would otherwise never consider such a thing. The full release is after the break, and it’ll start shipping in the US of A next month.

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