Switronix has unveiled a new power cable for Canon DSLRs using the LP-E6 battery type (currently, the 5D Mark II, 7D and 60D). The XP-DV-CH features a regulated 7.9v battery paddle (LP-E6 type) and an inline female p-tap connector for 12vdc, housed in an enclosure. It also includes both red and green LED indication […]
Samsung has revealed several prototype cameras, including several square models and three compact designs. The prototypes, which were shown in a picture on the company’s Imaging Blog, include a retro-styled design that resembles a Leica X1 or Fujifilm X100. The square camera mimics the appearance of some medium-format mirrorless cameras. It is unclear if any […]
The Nikon Coolpix S4100, which was said to have been cancelled due to the Japan earthquake will still be released in the US. It, along with the Nikon S6100 will still make to the US market as planned according to Nikon USA. “The Nikon Coolpix S4100 and S6100 cameras are available in the Americas. As […]
Panasonic confirmed rumors Thursday by launching its first third-generation Lumix, the G3. The camera is considered the smallest swappable-lens model to still pack a viewfinder and does so by moving some of its button and dial controls to its three-inch, swiveling touchscreen. Autofocusing is also much more powerful: it now can not only get finer-grained […]
Taiwanese firm BenQ has introduced the E1465 camera on Monday. The device sports a 14-megapixel sensor and a number of creative effects options that include Lomo, Fish Eye and Color Accent. The Lomo mode is rare and deliberately invokes the low-fidelity effect for retro-looking images without needing a separate app. The camera also gets a […]
Sony has introduced an external flash unit, the HVL-F43AM, and several other accessories designed for the company’s range of Alpha DSLRs. The flash accessory features GN43 output at 105mm/100 ISO and a “quick shift bounce” system, which enables users to maintain the flash head position while quickly switching between horizontal and vertical orientation. Wireless controls […]
Casio’s Tryx camera introduced at CES is now shipping to Best Buy stores in the US. While the camera is available in black and white, the white version is exclusive to Best Buy. Either color of the 12.1-megapixel camera is priced at $250. The device has a flip-out and twisting frame that doubles as a […]
Kodak has released a new point-and-shoot camera in Europe without any sort of formal announcement. The 14-megapixel EasyShare C1530 is an entry-level device, sporting a 3X optical zoom along with a three-inch monitor. A significant feature is the ability to upload images to a choice of nine social service destinations at the push of a […]
Fujifilm has Announced a new flagship camera for its Z-series designer line. The Z900 EXR has a new CMOS-based, 16-megapixel sensor with EXR that should be much better at capturing shots in low light. As an EXR unit, it can focus on resolution or drop the resolution to either reduce noise or improve the dynamic […]
Nikon tonight has released its long planned D5100. The camera has a brand new, 180 degree variable swiveling LCD with a sharp 921,000-pixel output and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Video is the same 1080p30 as on the D3100 and D7000, but a sensor tweak gives it a new Night Vision mode for very low light: […]