Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Is this Canon's 60D DSLR, articulating display and all?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/is-this-canons-60d-dslr-articulating-display-and-all/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/is-this-canons-60d-dslr-articulating-display-and-all/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/is-this-canons-60d-dslr-articulating-display-and-all/#comments If you'll recall, we first heard a notion that Canon was considering a 60D and 550D with articulating displays way back in January; PMA came and went, and no such camera emerged. But now we're back in familiar territory, and this go 'round we've got IFA and Photokina happening next month in Germany. The image above is bruited to be the 60D we've all been waiting for, and while it's usually easy to brush these off as possible fan renders (or worse, Photoshops), that display hinge looks mighty legitimate. Nikon hasn't seen fit to take the articulating LCD on its entry-level D5000 to any higher-end units just yet, but if Canon goes ahead with this one... well, we all know how competition works, now don't we?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Is this Canon's 60D DSLR, articulating display and all? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Julien]

Sony's ultra-compact concept camera gets slightly less mysterious originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camera conceptCameraConceptconcept cameraConceptCamerapmapma 2010Pma2010sonysony ultra-compactSonyUltra-compactultra-compactThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:00 EST<![CDATA[PMA 2010... and that's a wrap, folks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/#comments We had a great time in Anaheim this past weekend checking out the Photo Marketing Association's trade show spectacle. Hundreds of cameras and thousands of pictures later, we're finally back and getting settled. Let's take a look back at all that we saw this week, and then kind of wrap up a few loose ends.

GE's 'Create by Jason Wu' camera collection unveiled, we go hands on
Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on
Nikon CoolPix 'Style' and 'Life' series hands-on
Pentax's rugged W90, ultra-zoom X90 now all but official
Samsung TL500 and TL350 hands-on
Samsung PMA roundup: hands on HMX-U20, eyes on AQ100 and SL605
Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off: leaves much to the imagination
Sony's ultra-durable DSC-TX5 hands-on: ice, ice, baby
Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting 'mirrorless camera systems'

Gallery: Casio Exilim EX-S7 and EX-Z35 hands-on

Gallery: Panasonic PMA 2010 roundup

Gallery: Fujifilm PMA 2010 roundup

PMA 2010... and that's a wrap, folks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanho crams 640GB of memories into your pocket with HyperDrive Album photo viewer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon L22, S4000, L110, and S8000 hands-on

Nikon CoolPix 'Style' and 'Life' series hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sigma DP2s, DP1x, and SD15 hands-on

Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting 'mirrorless camera systems' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung HMX-U20 hands-on

Gallery: Samsung AQ100 and SL605 eyes-on

Samsung PMA roundup: hands on HMX-U20, eyes on AQ100 and SL605 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: GE's 'Create by Jason Wu' camera collection hands-on

Gallery: General Imaging's PMA collection hands-on

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GE's 'Create by Jason Wu' camera collection unveiled, we go hands on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last we saw Casio's GPS-equipped EX-10HG it was still in prototype form at CES, but the company was back with it again at PMA this week, and thankfully was a bit more talkative this time. The big news is that the camera will be available in October of this year, and will cost "around $400." That will get you a 12.1-megapixel camera that not only does geotagging of photos (with some accelerometer-based assistance when a GPS signal isn't available), but can even double as a navigation system in a pinch -- although it's still not exactly clear how fully functional that aspect of the camera will be.

Casio's GPS-equipped EX-10HG camera gets a price, launch date originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on

Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony DSC-TX5 hands-on

Gallery: Sony DSC-H55 hands-on

Sony's ultra-durable DSC-TX5 hands-on: ice, ice, baby originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung TL500 hands-on

Gallery: Samsung TL350 hands-on

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Samsung TL500 and TL350 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen Pentax tease a few new cameras ahead of PMA, and it looks like another pair have now slipped out at the last minute. That includes the rugged W90 which, among other things, packs a ring of LEDs around the lens to help with close-up shots, and should hold up against even the nastiest conditions (as Pentax has gone out of its way to demonstrate in the photo above). Joining it is the 12.1-megapixel Pentax X90, which is a bit less compact and not weatherproof, but packs a 26x optical zoom in a DSLR-esque body, among other as yet unspecified specs. Still no word on pricing or availability, but Pentax should be getting official with these any day now.

Pentax's rugged W90, ultra-zoom X90 now all but official originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon CoolPix P100 hands-on

Nikon CoolPix P100 (and its articulating display) hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off

Gallery: Sony Alpha DSLR concept, Super Telephoto Lens, and Distagon lens hands-off

Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off: leaves much to the imagination originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryalphaalpha conceptAlphaConceptaps hdApsHdavchdcameraconceptconcept alphaConceptAlphadigicamdistagondslrexmorexmor rExmorRhands-onimpressionsinterchangeableinterchangeable lensInterchangeableLensmftmicro four thirdsMicroFourThirdspmapma 2010Pma2010sonySun, 21 Feb 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[GE outs PMA 2010 range: X5, E1486TW, E1480W, J1455 and waterproof G5WP]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/ge-outs-pma-2010-range-x5-e1486tw-e1480w-j1455-and-waterproo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/ge-outs-pma-2010-range-x5-e1486tw-e1480w-j1455-and-waterproo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/ge-outs-pma-2010-range-x5-e1486tw-e1480w-j1455-and-waterproo/#commentsNot sure if anyone clued you in, but there's a reasonably large camera show going on in Anaheim, and the shooter news is flowing hot and heavy. General Imaging (or GE, as it were) has just busted out its 2010 range of point and shoot cameras, and while none of 'em are particularly mind-blowing, there are a few here worth paying attention to. The waterproof G5WP (ships in late Q2 for $179.99) is a natural successor to last year's G3WP, offering up a metal enclosure, 4x internal zoom, a 12.2 megapixel sensor and your choice of gray, red or blue color schemes. The $149.99 X5 megazoom offers up a 15x zoom lens, a maximum ISO of 3,200 and a Q2 ship date, while the J1455 brings a 14.2 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, image stabilization and a multitude of color options for $129.99. The 'Power Series' is seeing two new additions today in the 0.83-inch thick E1486TW ($179.99) and E1480W ($149.99), both of which include HD movie modes, optical image stabilization, a 14 megapixel sensor, an 8x optical zoomer and a 3-inch rear LCD. The company's low-end C- and A-series cameras are also seeing updates today, all of which are detailed in the linked presser.

GE outs PMA 2010 range: X5, E1486TW, E1480W, J1455 and waterproof G5WP originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>A1255A1455C1033C1233cameracamera phoneCameraPhonedigicamdigital cameraDigitalCameraE1480WE1486TWG5WPGEGeneral ImagingGeneralImagingJ1455pmapma 2010Pma2010point and shootPointAndShootwaterproofX5Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/sony-intros-alpha-dslr-concepts-micro-four-thirds-model-include/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/sony-intros-alpha-dslr-concepts-micro-four-thirds-model-include/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/sony-intros-alpha-dslr-concepts-micro-four-thirds-model-include/#comments PMA is just kicking off in earnest down in Anaheim, and it looks like Sony has arrived in a big way. Looking to make a splash in a DSLR world dominated by Canon and Nikon, the outfit has brought a few of its best and brightest concepts to SoCal. Up first is an ultra-compact "interchangeable lens" concept, which is no doubt Sony's attempt to get in on the fledgling Micro Four Thirds game before it blows up big. Few details on the device are available, but we'll be doing our best to pry whatever specifications we can from the booth representatives in short order. Moving on, there's a conceptual model of the Alpha A700 replacement, complete with an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that promises full AVCHD video capabilities. There's also a prototype of a Super Telephoto Lens (500mm F4 G) as well as a prototype Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM, which ought to make wide angle junkies drool profusely. The company's also dishing out a raft of accessories, including underwater housing devices, HD lenses and output cables, tripods / accessory packs and a Compact PictureStation photo printing kiosk. Stay tuned for some hands-on action from the show floor.

Gallery: Sony's PMA 2010 lineup

Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • New HMX-U15 ($230) and HMX-U20 ($250) 1080p HD pocket camcorders shoot H.264 and feature HDMI out, image stabilization, a 2-inch LCD, and some simple edit options. The U20 also throws in a 3x optical zoom and 10 megapixel stills, while the U15 instead takes 14 megapixel stills.
  • The TL500 is a 10 megapixel camera with 24mm ultra-wide angle lens with an articulating three-inch AMOLED display, perfect for spying around the corner. It supports RAW format, shoots VGA video, and is due out for a hair less than $450.
  • The 10 megapixel TL350 claims 1080p HD video recording with a maximum speed of up to 1,000 frames per second -- which invariably drops the video resolution to 138 x 78, but hey, sacrifices must be made. The three-inch AMOLED display and look for it set you back about $350.
  • A pair of 12 megapixel point-and-shoots for the lower end, the waterproof AQ100 ($200) and the "scratch resistant" SL605 ($130), both with 2.7-inch LCDs and 5x optical zoom. The former shoots video in 720p and the latter just VGA.
Plethora of pressers after the break, and we'll be catching our flight to Anaheim shortly to give hands on impressions and take pictures of cameras that'll put our DSLRs to absolute shame.

Gallery: Samsung AQ100, SL605, TL350, TL500, and HMX-U20

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Samsung's PMA gifts: HD pocket camcorders, point-and-shoots with AMOLED screens originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP kicks out new touchscreen cameras and camcorders originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cw450cw450tcw460thpmapmapma 2010Pma2010PW550zSW450touchscreenV1020hV5061uV5560uFri, 19 Feb 2010 16:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Joby demonstrates brilliance with Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/joby-demonstrates-brilliance-with-gorillapod-magnetic-flexible-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/joby-demonstrates-brilliance-with-gorillapod-magnetic-flexible-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/18/joby-demonstrates-brilliance-with-gorillapod-magnetic-flexible-t/#comments It's the ultimate "why didn't I think of that?" concept, but kudos to Joby for doing more than just keeping a bar story to itself. Following in the footsteps of the magnified Gorillatorch, Joby decided to add a few magnets to the feet of its tried-and-true Gorillapod flexible tripod. The result? The Gorillapod Magnetic, of course! Reportedly, this little bugger supports digital cameras and camcorders weighing up to 11.5 ounces, and it should go on sale worldwide this April for an undisclosed amount. We know you've been dreaming of a way to snap group photos while inside those steel prison bars, and at long last, those dreams can be become reality. In related news, the company is also showing its professional side with the April-bound Ballhead X, which is described as a "portable yet sturdy" head that can pan, tilt, and rotate cameras up to 11.1 pounds, and while it's designed to play nice with the Gorillapod Focus, it should work fine with 3/8- and 1/4-inch threads on other tripods. Full release is after the break.

Gallery: Joby Gorillapod Magnetic and Ballhead X

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Joby demonstrates brilliance with Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hasselblad creates 40 megapixel H4D-40 medium format camera, wants $20k for it originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 It certainly took them long enough, but Olympus has finally (finally!) introduced a Micro Four Thirds camera with a price tag that's a little closer to earth. If you'll recall, both of the previous PENs cost upwards of $750, but the E-PL1 touts a much more reasonable MSRP of $599.99. And that doesn't mean Olympus has been stingy on features. Nope, quite the contrary as the the minuscule body is packed with the same 12.3 megapixel image sensor as the E-30 and E-620 (check the images in the gallery to see a size comparison of the actual sensors), in-body image stabilization, continuous autofocus, a 2.7-inch rear LCD, HD movie mode, in-camera "art filters" and a bundled ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens (28-84mm equivalent in 35mm cameras). Oh and don't forget the addition of the pop-up flash which just reminds us of E.T. You won't be able to nab a E-PL1 until next month, but hit the break for some of our hands-on impressions.

Gallery: Olympus PEN E-PL1 hands-on


Gallery: Olympus PEN E-PL1 press shots

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Olympus intros $600 12.3 megapixel PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon kicks out new S- and L-series cams

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Nikon kicks out new Coolpix S- and L-series cams originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Just got word from Nikon that it shoots in MOV (H.264) format at HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) 30fps, HD 720p (1280 x 720) 30fps, VGA (640 x 480) 30fps, or QVGA (320 x 240) 30fps.

Gallery: Nikon Coolpix P100 26x superzoom shoots 1080p video

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Nikon Coolpix P100 joins the superzoom party at 26x (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coolpixcoolpix p100CoolpixP100nikonp100pmapma 2010Pma2010point and shootPointAndShootsuper zoomSuperZoomTue, 02 Feb 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujifilm gets official with 2010 FinePix digital camera lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/fujifilm-gets-official-with-2010-finepix-digital-camera-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/fujifilm-gets-official-with-2010-finepix-digital-camera-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/fujifilm-gets-official-with-2010-finepix-digital-camera-lineup/#comments Remember that smattering of new FinePix cameras that leaked late last month? Turns out that Fujifilm had a bunch more in store that were missed, and we're bringing the whole lot to you tonight. We suspect this is just the beginning of the pre-PMA rush, so we won't waste any time getting to the nitty gritty -- here's what you need to know about each of the new models, with the full releases waiting for you after the break.
  • FinePix AV100 ($99.95 / March): 12 megapixel CCD sensor, 2.7-inch rear LCD, Fujinon 3x optical zoom, ISO up to 3200, black / silver color options, 720p movie mode, optional HD player kit, panoramic mode, AA battery power
  • FinePix AX200 ($109.95 (February): 12 megapixel CCD sensor, 2.7-inch rear LCD, Fujinon 5x optical zoom, ISO up to 3200, black / silver color options, 720p movie mode, optional HD player kit, panoramic mode, AA battery power
  • FinePix F80EXR ($299.95 / April): 12 megapixel CCD sensor, 10x wide-angle optical zoom, 3.0-inch rear LCD, 720p movie mode, face recognition, pet detection, 22.9mm thick, black color option, dual image stabilization
  • FinePix HS10 ($499.95 / April): Megazoom design, Fujinon 30x optical zoom (24 - 720mm equivalent on a 35mm camera), triple image stabilization, 1080p movie mode, mini HDMI output, 1000fps Super High Speed movie mode, AA battery power, 3.0-inch rear LCD, JPEG / RAW support
More after the break.

Gallery: Fujifilm's 2010 FinePix camera lineup

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Fujifilm gets official with 2010 FinePix digital camera lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PMA leak roundup: Olympus, Fujifilm and Hasselblad plan new shooters originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, there's not much to go on with this one, but Olympus has just put the above notice on its website, which teases a camera of.. some sort. Given the apparent form factor, however, some folks are speculating that it could be a new Micro Four Thirds camera to complement Olympus' PEN offerings, or possibly something along the lines of Sigma's DP2 compact. Either way, it seems pretty likely that we'll be hearing more about it at PMA next month.

Olympus teases mystery camera, new Micro Four Thirds? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameramicro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsmysterymystery cameraMysteryCameraolympuspmapma 2010Pma2010teaserWed, 27 Jan 2010 16:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon prepping 60D and 550D / 600D with articulating displays?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/canon-prepping-60d-and-550d-600d-with-articulating-displays/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/canon-prepping-60d-and-550d-600d-with-articulating-displays/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/canon-prepping-60d-and-550d-600d-with-articulating-displays/#commentsCamera aficionados, looks like it's time for the pre-PMA rumor mill to start churning. Our inaugural whisper this season comes care of a forum poster at d-spot.co.il, who according to Canon Rumors' tipster has been accurate in the past (at this point we've been unable to corroborate). Here's the deal: a Canon 60D and Canon 550D / 600D (i.e. Rebel series). Both apparently feature a 15.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, articulating screens, and 720p video at 30 frames per second. The 60D, however, can also claim 1080p footage -- odd that the Rebel doesn't, since the current T1i has 1080p -- an electronic level, and a new battery and grip compared to its 50D successor. That one's apparently priced at around $1,190 and due out in May, while the other is $799 with no connection to a release date given. Make no mistake, between this and those waterproof Sony point-and-shoots, this is only the beginning.

Canon prepping 60D and 550D / 600D with articulating displays? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony DSC-TX5 waterproof camera sprung from a leak originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sigma has been doling out bits and pieces of information about its new DP2 camera since last fall, but it's just now letting folks use it to actually take some pictures and, judging from LetsGoDigital's results, it doesn't look to disappoint. Of course, the camera is still in pre-production form, but LetsGoDigital certainly seems to be plenty impressed with its abilities so far, with the "Super Multi-Layer Coating" on the lens helping to reduce lens flare, while the 41mm f/2.8 lens and 14-megapixel FOVEON X3 image sensor combine to deliver some great depth of field. Hit up the link below for some full-size sample images, plus another hands-on look at the camera itself.

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Samsung has already offered up plenty of press shots of its new NX Series "hybrid" camera, but we're guessing most folks are still a bit more interested in some up-close, unpolished shots of the not-quite-compact, even if it is being kept just out of the reach of the teeming masses at PMA. In case this one slipped past your radar, the big news here is the camera's use of an APS-C sized image sensor, which is normally only found on full-size DSLRs, and should result in some better than usual shots from a camera this size. Better still, that means you'll also still be able to attach at least a few different lenses to the camera, which you can catch a glimpse of by hitting up the links below.

Read - Pocket-lint, "PHOTOS: Samsung NX digital camera"
Read - Photography Bay, "Samsung NX Series - A Closer Look"

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Pandigital just got official with its PanTouch Clear line at CES this year, but already the company's stepping things up with the industry's slimmest digiframe. The 10.4-inch PAN1000DWPCF2 was introduced at this year's PMA expo in Las Vegas, and aside from the 1,024 x 768 resolution, 2GB of internal storage space, 6-in-1 card reader, inbuilt WiFi, USB socket and support for audio / video playback, the device also ditches the traditional "rear housing" to make it just 0.33-inches thick. From what we can tell, this here frame is probably the one to snag if you're dead set on hanging one upside your wall, and the programmable on / off times enables you to leave the office knowing that your frame will go dark at the appropriate strike of the clock. Pandigital plans to toss in a dark espresso wood frame as well as white and charcoal interchangeable mats, but you'll have to wait until May to hand over your $229.99 and bring one home.

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We've been keeping our eyes peeled for the snappy, handsome Samsung TL320 ever since we first spied it. Well, now it's on hand at PMA 2009, and the fine folks at Pocket-Lint have gotten some time alone with the 12.2 megapixel digicam, and we have to say -- it's looking pretty sweet. If you'd forgotten, this baby boasts 5x optical zoom, a 3-inch HVGA AMOLED display, 720p video recording, an HDMI output, dual image stabilization, plus some really awesome twin analog gauges for checking out memory capacity and battery life. The TL320 is expected to be available in May of this year for about $380. Check out another shot after the break, and hit the read link for a full set.

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Not even a year after its Lumix DMC-G1 got all the glory as the first Micro Four Thirds camera on the market, Panasonic is back with a slightly tweaked version in the DMC-GH1. We say slightly tweaked since the exterior is more or less the same, but under the hood the camera has 1080p recording at 24 frames per second, or 720p recording at 60 fps, which the camera stores to AVCHD format. Panasonic has also included continuos auto focus, something lacking from most DSLRs with video capability. Users can set the shutter speed and aperture manually, and record stereo audio -- with an optional external mic if they so choose. The camera shoots 12.1 megapixel stills just like the G1, and now offers iPhoto-style Face Recognition in addition to Face Detection to make sure particular people are well exposed and in focus. No word yet on price or availability.

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Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-GH1 does 1080p video in a Micro Four Thirds form factor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not even a year after its Lumix DMC-G1 got all the glory as the first Micro Four Thirds camera on the market, Panasonic is back with a slightly tweaked version in the DMC-GH1. We say slightly tweaked since the exterior is more or less the same, but under the hood the camera has 1080p recording at 24 frames per second, or 720p recording at 60 fps, which the camera stores to AVCHD format. Panasonic has also included continuos auto focus, something lacking from most DSLRs with video capability. Users can set the shutter speed and aperture manually, and record stereo audio -- with an optional external mic if they so choose. The camera shoots 12.1 megapixel stills just like the G1, and now offers iPhoto-style Face Recognition in addition to Face Detection to make sure particular people are well exposed and in focus. No word yet on price or availability.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gallery: Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-GH1 does 1080p video in a Micro Four Thirds form factor

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It's not HD, but we'll still give Casio's new EX-Z29 props for trying. The primarily bland compact camera (Casio itself describes the shooter as "Sleek & Sturdy") offers up a 848 x 480 video record mode and direct-to-YouTube setting to go along with the 10.1 megapixel sensor, 3X zoom and 2.7-inch LCD. The "Sturdy" camera is 0.91-inches thick, offers Anti Shake DSP for mildly less blurry photos and hits retail this month for $150, available in black, pink, blue, silver or purple. There's another photo of the camera after the break, brace yourselves for all its splendor.

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While a smattering of other camera outfits decided to out most of their new point-and-shoot models a few weeks prior to PMA, Kodak has kept with tradition by breaking their new kid out here in Vegas. The EasyShare Z915 is a markedly standard 10 megapixel shooter, boasting a 10x image stabilized optical zoom lens, the company's own Smart Capture feature to automatically snag the best shots, support for AA batteries, a 2.5-inch rear LCD and an SD / SDHC card slot. It'll be available in red, blue, black and gray this April for a completely respectable $199.95. Trouble is, you'll probably forget this thing even exists by then. Full release is after the break.

Gallery: Kodak introduces EasyShare Z915 with 10x zoomer

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