Philips has announced sales of handheld video cameras ESee CAM 150, first presented at the IFA 2011. This is the first of five new models of camcorders line under the name Philips ESee (pronounced "Easy," which translated to English means "easy") will conquer Europe, where its suggested retail price of about $ 240.Glavnym advantage of this model is its rugged, resistant to the ingress of dust, dirt, and moisture - Philips ESee CAM 150 can be immersed in water depths up to three meters to a depth of 3 meters, and it is without harm to themselves survive a fall from a height of 1.5 metra.Eta miniature camera supports shooting FullHD video resolution of 1920 × 1080p (30 frames / sec), and simultaneously records video at a lower resolution, so you can immediately, without further processing, upload videos on the Internet. In addition, the camcorder takes a photo with ESee good for such a device resolution of 8MP, with features face detection and smile. The camcorder has a color display ESee 2-inch, in the presence of an HDMI output so you can view the captured video on a big screen HDTV directly from the camera, and thanks to Mini-USB connector you can connect the camera to the computer.
Day after day, the producers do not get tired to convince us that 3D - not a luxury but an affordable pleasure. The Japanese company Panasonic has announced a camera called the Lumix DMC-3D1, which, according to producers, is the smallest camera with two lenses, designed for image and video in 3D. Creating three-dimensional effect in this camera is based on two 12.1-megapixel wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom, but the truth is, when shooting 3D content frame resolution will not exceed 8 Mp.Kstati, each lens can be operated independently from each other - until the one involved in shooting still photos, the second lens can capture video. Control the camera by using a large 3.5 inch touch screen. Depending on the wishes of the user can choose to shoot with a special 3D/2D switch. The device is equipped with image processing Venus Engine, which will provide high-quality image capture even at high ISO. Lumix DMC-3D1 provides high-speed burst mode that can be conducted without AF at 8 frames / sec, with auto focus - to 4 / sek.Prodazhi 3D Camera DMC-3D1 will begin in December, before the Christmas holidays for a suggested retail price of $ 499.
Fujifilm has introduced a new superzoom psevdozerkalku-premium - the camera Fujifilm X-S1, targeted at advanced users. Novelty is equipped with a rather large for its class, the 12-megapixel CMOS sensor EXR (2/3 "). The presence of the sensor is complete with high-speed processor EXR provides an opportunity to increase the shutter speed to 0.01 seconds. In addition, the continuous shooting you can shoot at 7 frames / second at full resolution, and with a resolution of 6 megapixel shooting speed is 10 frames / sek.Odnim of the main advantages of the new items is a non-removable lens with a 26x zoom (focal length range equiv. 24-624 mm), with which you can shoot distant objects as well as wide-angle pictures of nature, and in standard mode, the lens focuses on objects from 30 cm, while in Super Macro mode can focus as close as a sm.Kameru equipped with tilting 3-inch rear screen, which will be very useful when shooting in raw perspective. Battery will be enough to capture 500 kadrov.Start sales is expected in February 2012, the recommended value of Fujifilm X-S1 will be 1080 USD.
Toshiba expands its Camileo camcorder line with three new models that offer HD video recording capability Full (1920 x 1080) and are equipped with 3-inch swivel touch screen LCD, which enables you to mount directly on the screen, video and gives you access to many features of the camcorder.
Most budget of the trio, the model Camileo X200, is available now and will cost you in the amount of $ 229.99, while the model has an 8 megapixel CMOS-sensor, the ability to 16MP interpolated digital photos and offers a 12x optical zoom, 20x Advanced Zoom and the 60x digital zoom, built-in stereo microphone, memory card slots for SD / SDHC / SDXC and Mini HDMI output.
The other two camcorders models, X416 and X400, got 5MP (BSI) CMOS-sensor with backlight that allows you to interpolate the image up to 16 megapixels. Both models offer an impressive 23x optical zoom and digital zoom 120h, the function of electronic image stabilization, built-in microphone connector, HDMI output, a slot for memory cards format SD / SDHC / SDXC and a wide range of functions, including slow motion, black and white filter and much more.
Model X416 has 16 GB of internal memory and will be available at a price of $ 319.99 from October 10, while the X400 model has no built-in memory card and will be available for $ 279.99.
Canon introduced a new class of camera "point and shoot» - PowerShot S100 and PowerShot SX40 HS. The models are based on a new corporate image processor DIGIC 5, which improves image quality in images, color accuracy and high levels of noise.
Camera Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is equipped with 12.1-megapixel CMOS-sensor and 35x optical zoom (24 mm-840 mm) with intelligent image stabilization system. SX40 HS supports HD video capture 1080p at 24 frames per second and provides up to 10.3 frames per second continuous shooting, ISO sensitivity up to 3200, the model is equipped with built-in flash. 2.7-inch LCD screen makes it easy and comfortable to change settings and apply different predefined modes. PowerShot SX40 HS will be offered at a price of $ 429.99 and will go on sale later this month.
A more compact model Canon PowerShot S100 has a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor 1/1.7, but only has a 5x optical zoom lens - the lens covers the range of 24-120 mm equivalent. It has a built-in GPS, 3,0-inch LCD display (461k pixels), offers the possibility of Full HD video recording, continuous shooting speed up to 9.6 frames per second recording modes RAW + JPEG, supported by manual adjustment of key functions, such how to choose the level of ISO (up to 6400), zoom and focus. ModelPowerShot S100 will be available in black or silver case in November for $ 429.99.
Pentax unveiled its new compact camera with a 16-megapixel CCD sensor and 18x optical zoom lens that covers focal lengths from 25mm to 450mm (in 35mm format). And all this packed into a small compact, lightweight design that makes this camera an ideal companion for traveling.
Camera Pentax Optio RZ18 is capable zapisyvat720p video @ 30fps, it has a 9-point Autofocus with super macro mode, supports continuous shooting (up to 40 images), with a maximum speed of approximately 9 frames per second. New also has several modes of optical image stabilization system PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR), including sensor shift SR, which will provide you a "clear picture in any light." It is equipped with 3-inch (480 x 320) LCD screen that displays your photos and allow you to set different modes and filters for special effects.
Optio RZ18 will be available in black, pearl white or metallic orange body colors at a price of $ 299.95 and will hit stores in October 2011.
Panasonic today significantly expanded its line of cameras, introducing three new models. The first model is called the Lumix TS3 is interesting not only for its unusual bright body. Its primary purpose - to survive in difficult situations. Camera Lumix TS3 is waterproof, shock resistant, not afraid of the cold and dust. Moreover, the utility function does not prevent him from making good quality images and video.
Secure the camera from Panasonic Lumix TS3 writes high-definition video in 1080p format, but the maximum resolution for pictures is equal to 12.1 megapixels. Its designed to withstand a fall from a height of 2 meters, the temperature to minus 10 degrees Celsius, and water immersion to a depth of 12 meters. The camera is equipped with a 4.6-fold optical zoom, built-in GPS, and a shutter speed of just 0.005 seconds. The quality of the recorded sound does not yield high quality images and video with audio system Dolby Digital. Rear display with a diagonal of 2.7 inches has a special coating that prevents glare. Among other things, the camera is equipped with a 3D-picture mode, which is a series of images of 20 pieces, of which the system selects the two best and combines them to create three-dimensional image on the Panasonic TVs and other devices.
Home sales of new protected camera Lumix TS3 is scheduled for March this year, and its cost producer has announced no earlier than February.
Kodak announced a budget pocket-sized camera, which features a durable, protected from dust, can withstand a fall from a height of 1.5 meters and without harm to themselves may be under water for 2 hours at a depth of 3 meters.
Dimensions waterproof camera Playfull Kodak constitute only 5,6 × 9,4 × 1,3 cm and it weighs only 85 grams, the camera is equipped with a CMOS sensor class quarter and has a 31mm (35mm equivalent) lens. On the back of the camera Kodak Playfull a 2 - inch TFT-LCD. The camera supports HD-video capture 720p, a digital image stabilization. In addition, this model has a retractable USB port that allows you to connect it directly to a laptop or tablet without having to use a cable, and a special Share button provides a comfortable and easy to upload photos to popular social networking and photo sharing sites.
The camera also comes with several preset modes and effects, including a special mode for underwater photography, which should provide a "true color realism" when shooting at the pool or under the waves. Camcorder Kodak Playfull available in red or white colors for $ 99.95 or in black with a memory card SDHC 4GB for $ 119.95.
Vivitar DVR 690HD
The company introduced its new Vivitar digital camcorder DVR 690HD. New made in waterproof casing and can record video at a depth of just over three meters. DVR 690HD supports a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. Vivitar has his camera at a price of about U.S. $ 60.
Vivitar DVR 690HD provides four digital zoom with a fixed focal length lens. The camera has an LED flash, and data storage provides a slot for removable SD memory card up to 32 GB and 8 MB of onboard cache. Video files are recorded in AVI format using the codec, M-JPEG, which requires a large amount of memory (1 GB on average, five - six minutes of recording time).
The new digital camcorder supplied two-inch LCD display, an analog microphone, analog TV output, built-in speaker and USB-interface. The application for operating systems of Microsoft Windows and Apple MacOS allows you to quickly download recorded material to an online store, including Myspace, Facebook, Flickr, Photobucket and YouTube, as well as edit it.
Olympus LS-20M
Olympus introduces an alternative solution for those who use professional tape recorders - now a new device Olympus LS-20M has the ability to shoot high definition video HD 1080p recording at 24 bit/96 GHz linear stereo sound studio quality.
Olympus LS-20M is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and 4x digital zoom, and two condenser microphones placed at an angle of 90 degrees to each other at the top of the device. It is equipped with a 2.0-inch color LCD display and 1.46-inch monochrome screen that displays time, audio levels, and battery level.
Along with full-HD video shooting, LS-20M can record video with a resolution of 720p (at a speed of 30fps) or standard definition video (640 × 480 at 30 frames per second) format AVCHD/MPEG-4 (MOV), while the audio files are saved in WAV or MP3 formats. Users have the ability to control the level of manual control of recording and noise reduction. Olympus LS-20M equipped microHDMI output to view video footage on a big screen TV. In addition, when you connect the recorder to the computer can be used as a webcam. It comes with 2 GB SD card, rechargeable lithium-ion battery and USB cable. NEW weighs 150 grams and its dimensions are 135h63h18 mm.
