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[Nokia 808 PureView heads to Mexico, sends high-resolution postcards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/nokia-808-pureview-to-launch-mexico/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/nokia-808-pureview-to-launch-mexico/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/08/nokia-808-pureview-to-launch-mexico/#comments Nokia 808 PureView heads to Mexico, sends high-resolution postcards

Hold off on that Aeroflot booking just for now. While this isn't the US release many will be anticipating, it looks like Nokia's big-eyed 808 PureView phone is getting a release a little closer to home. Those of you wanting to sample some of that 41-megapixel delight, now need only plan a trip south of the border, as Mexico is set to start selling the handset sometime this month. Much like its Russian and Indian debut, specifics on dates are sparse, with the Spanish version of the Nokia blog only going as far to say "some weeks later" (than the India / Russia release) qualifying that, however, as "this month". At least if you do venture down you can bank on some killer holiday pics.

Nokia 808 PureView heads to Mexico, sends high-resolution postcards originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you eagerly awaiting to get your hands on that 41 megapixel Symbian Belle flagship? We bet you are, and perhaps today is your lucky day -- if you live in Russia or India, that is. Nokia's just officially announced that the 808 PureView will be available this month "in select markets." Strangely, the company didn't give a specific date or list any countries beyond the aforementioned two. The handset, which was revealed at Mobile World Congress in February, is expected to retail for 450 Euros and "revolutionize the imaging experience" with its large sensor, Zeiss optics and pixel oversampling technology. Speaking of which -- Nokia's also just renewed its partnership with the German lens manufacturer. Coincidence? We think not. Check out the full PR after the break.

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Nokia 808 PureView available this month in Russia and India originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 04:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.05a65a77alphaautofocuscameracarl zeissCarlZeisschromatic aberrationChromaticAberrationfirmwarelensphotographyshadingsingle translucent mirrorSingleTranslucentMirrorSLT cameraslt-a77SltCamerasonysony alphasony alpha a65sony alpha a77SonyAlphaSonyAlphaA65SonyAlphaA77zeissThu, 29 Mar 2012 15:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Zeiss Cinemizer OLED with head-tracking hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/zeiss-cinemizer-oled-head-tracking-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/zeiss-cinemizer-oled-head-tracking-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/zeiss-cinemizer-oled-head-tracking-hands-on/#comments The Carl Zeiss Cinemizer OLED has been a long time in the making -- we first heard about the video glasses at Macworld in 2008 -- but the company has yet to push the head-mounted display past the prototype phase. We stumbled upon Zeiss' booth here at CeBIT, where we found a version of the glasses that look mighty similar to the mock-up we saw in marketing materials from 2010, but are now equipped with a pair of head-tracking modules to expand the yet-to-be released marvel's practicality. With head-tracking now on board, the Cinemizer can theoretically appeal to gamers, architects, even educators, who can use the glasses in the classroom.

We took a look at an Inreal CAD app demo that lets the wearer navigate a yet-unbuilt house, walking through virtual rooms (a joystick is used for forward motion, so you won't be accidentally walking into physical walls) as you judge paint colors, furniture placement and try to convince your significant other that there really is room for a 65-inch HDTV. The tracking modules are located behind the ear rests on each side of the OLED glasses, which have seen a slight boost in resolution since we last heard about them, jumping from VGA to 870 x 500 pixels in each OLED panel. Tracking was responsive and accurate -- the experience of walking around a room felt almost lifelike. What's even more exciting than the device's performance is that we may finally see these hit stores in 2012, with a tentative summer ship date. And, while still a pricey addition to your display collection, the Cinemizer lands on the inexpensive end of the Zeiss product scale, ringing up at €649 (about $850), plus another €100 for the tracking hardware. Jump past the break to see it in action.

Gallery: Zeiss Cinemizer OLED with head-tracking hands-on

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Zeiss Cinemizer OLED with head-tracking hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CADCarl ZeissCarl Zeiss Cinemizer OLEDCarlZeissCarlZeissCinemizerOledcebitcebit 2012Cebit2012CinemizerCinemizer OLEDCinemizerOleddisplaydisplaysglasseshands-onhead mounthead mountedhead mounted displayhead-mounted displayHead-mountedDisplayHeadMountHeadMountedHeadMountedDisplayHMDHUDinrealinreal CADInrealCadOLEDOLED glassesOledGlassesvideovideo glassesVideoGlassesvirtual realityVirtualRealityVRzeissTue, 06 Mar 2012 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia pulls back the curtain on Carl Zeiss division, gives off that pro lens smell]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/nokia-808-shows-off-carl-zeiss-lens-division/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/nokia-808-shows-off-carl-zeiss-lens-division/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/nokia-808-shows-off-carl-zeiss-lens-division/#comments Still not sure how the 808 PureView can best other pro camera rigs? Then take a trip over to Nokia's Conversations blog for an inside look at the obsessive scientists behind the Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division. These are the men and women responsible for the module included in Espoo's 41-megapixel wonder and, of course, the Lumia line. So, what's the magic that makes these phones waft a "certain [professional] smell?" Why, that'd be their use of extremely aspherical, molded plastic lenses; a manufacturing process that creates sensors which lie closer to the surface and a dimple that allows for better refraction of light. The only downside to this high-end optical whizzery is the size required, so fans of anorexic handsets with exceptional imaging will just have to get used to those unsightly rear humps. Be sure to check out the source below for the full synesthetic quote and a more detailed glance at the world of mobile optics.

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Sony leapt onto the stage to perfect its tap-dancing routine tell the world that the NEX-7, after being beset with flooding-based delays, will take a bow at the end of February. The company's flagship mirrorless ILC will set you back $1,350 for the kit edition with an 18-55mm lens. If you've got a little (weeny bit) more cash, a further £839 ($1,300) will place a compatible Carl Zeiss-branded 24mm F.1.8 lens in your grubby hands. If you're interested in learning what we thought about it, check out our detailed hands-on here.

Sony Alpha NEX-7 emerges from the waters, ready for action originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ideum's 65-inch MT65 Presenter is a multi-touch 3D display designed for public spaces, so large that Surface 2.0's looking a bit sheepish right now. The aforementioned tempered-glass mega-screen has a sensor that'll identify 32 individual points of touch (to think: we thought five-and-ten finger touch was impressive) and a PC with a 2.2GHz Core i7 CPU, 256GB SSD and GeForce GTX 460 nestled inside the four-inch "vandal proof" aluminum frame. There's also a Carl Zeiss-lensed HD webcam with a stereo microphone for those moments when you want to see your beloved's face in eye-popping detail. Today's release of the unit is running Windows 7, but the company has announced that in March you'll also be able to get Linux editions of this and its MT55 Platform unit too. The $17,500 you'll spend also gets you access to the GestureWorks SDK for rolling-your-own tactile apps: museum curators with some budget to blow should head on past the break to read the PR before working out how to justify having one in your office to your boss.

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The eight megapixel camera, meanwhile, packs an f/2.2 aperture, and is designed specifically for low-light environments. It seems pretty similar to what you'll find in the N9, and according to Nokia, it's simply a shooter that works for "ordinary people, under ordinary circumstances." You'll also find quad-band GSM support, with HSDPA download speeds of up to 14.4Mbps. Now, for the basics: the Lumia 800 is priced at €420, or about $585. It's already up for pre-order now, and is scheduled to roll out across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK, beginning in November. It'll make its way to Hong Kong, India, Russia, Singapore and Taiwan before the end of the year, and will hit "further markets" sometime next year. Check out a few more pics in the galleries below, or head past the break for a design video, and the official PR. For even more details, check out the Lumia 800 product page, linked below.

Gallery: Nokia Lumia 800

Gallery: Nokia Lumia 800 at Nokia World


Dante Cesa and Sharif Sakr contributed to this report.

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Nokia announces the Lumia 800, the 'first real Windows Phone' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia claims N9 is 'the fastest image-capturing phone' yet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, we've known of the Nokia N9's existence for some time now, a fact made all the more real by the handset's recent FCC appearance, but is a phone really real until its gets its first dramatic ad spot? Pocketnow managed to score a teaser for the upcoming QWERTY slider -- not the first time we've seen this thing on video, as those who can remember as far back as 2010 will recall. Interestingly, the UI seems to be consistent with the Anna release of Symbian rather than something totally unique to MeeGo -- though elements like the status bar and multitasking appear different from what we've seen of that version of Symbian. Also, if you don't blink, you'll see the 12MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens and the chiclet keyboard. As for the live version of "Jessie's Girl," that's anyone's guess.

Update: General consensus is that the N9 is running Meego. We also noticed after watching the video a couple times that the camera is autofocus instead of EDoF (see enhanced video frame after the break), which is excellent news!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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[Thanks, Uncle Lala]

Mr. Blurrycam outs Sony Ericsson's future Android-powered Cyber-shot? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony releases specifications for E-mount lenses, desperately wants you to build some originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercarl zeissCarlZeisscompact cameraCompactCameradigital cameraDigitalCamerae-mountinterchangeable lensInterchangeableLenslensnex-3nex-5nex-vg10sonytamronTue, 08 Feb 2011 09:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Carl Zeiss joins the Micro Four Thirds revolution]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/carl-zeiss-joins-the-micro-four-thirds-revolution/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/carl-zeiss-joins-the-micro-four-thirds-revolution/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/carl-zeiss-joins-the-micro-four-thirds-revolution/#comments Another big name is jumping headfirst into the increasingly popular Micro Four Thirds waters with the announcement from Olympus today that Carl Zeiss has signed up as a member of the MFT System Standard Group. What that basically entails is that the folks responsible for some of the finest optics in the world will start making lenses directly compatible with Olympus and Panasonic's camera standard. You could, of course, have tracked down adapters to get Distagon glass working with your GF2 before, but it sure is nice to see the big boys producing hardware designed specifically for this relatively new category of camera. Full press release after the break.

[Thanks, Ken]

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Carl Zeiss joins the Micro Four Thirds revolution originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamerascarl zeissCarlZeissdigital camerasDigitalCameraslenslensesmftmicro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsolympusphotographyMon, 07 Feb 2011 05:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/#comments The first time Nokia's N8-00 popped up on our radar was way back in early February of this year. On that chilly, misty morning, we learned of a mythical being capable of shooting 12 megapixel stills, recording 720p video, outputting via HDMI, and -- most importantly -- ushering in the promised Symbian^3 touch revolution. It's been a long road of leaks, teasers, hands-ons, and previews since then, but at long last, the legend of the N8 has become a purchasable commodity. All the early specs have survived, including the 3.5-inch AMOLED display, but the key question today, as it was at the beginning, relates to that all-new software within: does Symbian^3 succeed in elevating Nokia's touchscreen experience or does it drag down an otherwise stellar combination of high-end parts? For that verdict and much, much more, join us after the break.

Gallery: Nokia N8 first unboxing

Gallery: Nokia N8 hardware

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Nokia N8 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12 megapixel12Megapixel3.5-inch720p802.11na2dpamoledarmarm 11Arm11bl-4dbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0carl zeissCarlZeisscompassdolbydolby digital plusDolbyDigitalPlusflagshipflash liteflash lite 4FlashLiteFlashLite4fm radioFmRadiogorilla glassGorillaGlasshdmimagnetometermicrosdn8n8-00nokianokia n8nokia oviNokiaN8NokiaOvioledoviovi musicovi music unlimitedOviMusicOviMusicUnlimitedpentabandqtreviewsymbiansymbian 3Symbian3usb on the gousb on-the-goUsbOn-the-goUsbOnTheGovideoxenonxenon flashXenonFlashThu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 vs. iPhone 4: camera showdown]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-vs-iphone-4-camera-showdown/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-vs-iphone-4-camera-showdown/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-vs-iphone-4-camera-showdown/#comments What's the first thing you should do when you get the N8? Considering it packs the biggest image sensor embedded in a phone yet, Carl Zeiss optics, and an eight-digit pixel count, it seemed obvious to us that the answer was to take it on a picture- and video-taking stroll around London. On our way out we saw our iPhone 4 looking all sad and lonely, so we went ahead and brought it along as well. Below you shall find one gallery of pure, unadulterated N8 sample shots, another interspersed with the iPhone's results for comparison's sake, and a final one with side-by-side 100 percent crops from each image taker. Once you've digested all of those, we suggest hopping past the break and tucking into some tasty video comparisons for dessert.

Naturally, all the images are entirely unretouched (but for our masterly watermarking) and the iPhone 4's HDR hocus pocus has been left off. We've also provided a zip file containing all the full-res imagery shot with the N8 in a link below.

A quick note is also merited about the N8's resolution. The sensor's display ratio is 4:3, which means that full 12 megapixel shots are only available in those dimensions. The camera software, however, defaults to shooting 9 megapixel snaps at the increasingly popular 16:9 ratio -- this is done simply by cropping away the "excess" bars at the top and bottom of the image, meaning that the 9 megapixel images are giving us identical performance as the 12 megapixel ones, they're just chopped down (from 4000 x 3000 to 4000 x 2248) for the sake of convenience. Now, on with the show!

Gallery: Nokia N8 sample photos

Gallery: Nokia N8 vs. iPhone 4: cameraphone fight!

Gallery: Nokia N8 vs. iPhone 4: full resolution crops

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Nokia N8 vs. iPhone 4: camera showdown originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecameracameraphonecameraphonescamerascarl zeissCarlZeisscomparisonface offFaceOfffighthead to headhead-to-headHeadToHeadiphoneiphone 4Iphone4londonn8nokianokia n8NokiaN8showdownside by sideside-by-sideSideBySidesmartphonesukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomversusvideovsThu, 30 Sep 2010 23:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Carl Zeiss Cinemizer 3D Plus glasses get OLED infusion, still no attention]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/carl-zeiss-cinemizer-3d-plus-glasses-get-oled-infusion-still-no/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/carl-zeiss-cinemizer-3d-plus-glasses-get-oled-infusion-still-no/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/carl-zeiss-cinemizer-3d-plus-glasses-get-oled-infusion-still-no/#commentsCarl Zeiss Cinemizer 3D Plus glasses get OLED infusion, still no attention Carl Zeiss keeps on making minor improvements to its Cinemizer head-mounted display, announced way back in 2008 and intended to be the most amazing way to watch stuff on your iPod. They didn't exactly catch on then, and two years later we're not entirely sure that the latest revision will either. The tiny screens that sit a fraction of an inch from your eyeballs have been upgraded to OLED, which should make them bright and lovely as they pummel your rods and cones, but sadly they're still stuck in VGA land -- 640 x 480 is not a lot of pixels these days. This version also pledges greater compatibility with non-Apple devices, a welcome change, and even more welcome is the new visual styling, which makes you look a little less walleyed than the last model. Despite this the price hasn't changed much, estimated to be around €400 ($515), but that's still a lot to pay just to have the coolest Frozone costume ever.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d display3d glasses3dDisplay3dGlassescarl zeissCarlZeisscinemizercinemizer plusCinemizerPlushead-mounted displayHead-mountedDisplayoledzeissMon, 06 Sep 2010 10:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's latest Cyber-shots boast 3D sweep panorama, background defocusing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/sonys-latest-cyber-shots-boast-3d-sweep-panorama-background-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/sonys-latest-cyber-shots-boast-3d-sweep-panorama-background-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/sonys-latest-cyber-shots-boast-3d-sweep-panorama-background-de/#comments It's getting to be that time of the year again -- time for Sony to expand / refresh its Cyber-shot lineup. Say hello to the 14.1 megapixel T99 and the 12.2 megapixel WX5 and TX9. All three feature BIONZ processors and 32MB internal memory (no word on external options). The T99's your underwater-capable option, capable of shooting sweep panorama shots submerged as well as 720p 30fps HD video -- or if you want something of an upgrade, the TX9 is also snorkeling-friendly, but itself can tout Full HD 1080i video recording, a Sweep Multi Angle for "3D-style" imagine, and the 3D sweep panorama with which the NEX series was just graced. Another neat trick of the Tx9 is its "background defocus" that gives you the DSLR-like effect of sharp foreground images with a blurry background (c.f. most of our headlining phone review images). If you're willing to sacrifice water resistance for a 5x optical zoom and Sony G lens (the previous two feature 4x and Carl Zeiss) while still retaining TX9's cool 3D tricks, you're gonna want the WX5. At this point, they carry no price tag, but you've got a bit to wait anyway: the trio will all debut in mid-September.

Update: Akihabara News is reporting these cameras also support TransferJet. Additionally, AV Watch has listed some expected prices for Japan, so without further ado: the WX5 for 35,000 yen (about $400), the TX9 for 45,000 yen ($512), and the T99 for a more budget-friendly 29,000 yen ($330).

Gallery: Sony Cyber-shot TX9, T99, and WX5

Sony's latest Cyber-shots boast 3D sweep panorama, background defocusing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia is doing its best to rewind the negative spin placed on its flagship N8 after one of its children went missing. As part of the effort, it just published the first un-retouched 720p video captured by a pre-production N8's Carl Zeiss lens as followup to the first sample images released yesterday. We downloaded the H.264 video's .MP4 container to view natively (that's a 600 pixel wide screencap above) and sure enough came away impressed -- though we're curious to hear the original audio that was replaced by a dramatic soundtrack. Now, we're not saying it's better or worse than other similarly equipped smartphones shooting well-lit video -- without seeing side-by-side video of the same footage it's difficult to tell. But Nokia, a company known for using decent optics, sensors, and flash units in its N-series devices, certainly won't be disappointing impromptu photogs making their first jump into Symbian^3. Just imagine what Nokia hardware coupled with a killer user experience could do. Could do. Embedded video sample after the break.

Update: All About Symbian has a marvelously detailed breakdown of the N8's camera that dives deeply into the phone's optics, mic, flash, and more.

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Nokia N8 fights back with heavenly HD video sample (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>carl zeissCarlZeisshdn8nokiaopticss3samplesymbiansymbian 3Symbian3videovideo sampleVideoSampleWed, 28 Apr 2010 06:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Carl Zeiss shooting for budding DSLR filmmaker audience with new cine lenses]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/18/carl-zeiss-shooting-for-budding-dslr-filmmaker-audience-with-new/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/18/carl-zeiss-shooting-for-budding-dslr-filmmaker-audience-with-new/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/18/carl-zeiss-shooting-for-budding-dslr-filmmaker-audience-with-new/#comments Even if your interest in photography is fringe at best, you've probably heard the name Carl Zeiss. The optics company has planted its lenses all over the places, from DSLRs to numerous point-and-shoots, and now it's catering directly to our love of DSLR filmmaking. Ol' C. Z. took time at least week's NAB to unveil what it's dubbing "the world's first set of cine lenses designed especially for HDSLR cameras." The Compact Prime CP.2 lenses, pictured, and the more handheld-friendly Lightweight Zoom LWZ.2, should be compatible Canon EF, Nikon F and Arri PL mounts, which should cover your video-enabled photo-snapper lineup. We won't get too into the nitty-gritty details here, except to say the former is claiming no vignetting and the latter less than two kilograms in weight. Both sets should be available in June, and as for price... well, mum's the word, but we wouldn't be surprised if these guys didn't end up about midway into the four-figure range.

Carl Zeiss shooting for budding DSLR filmmaker audience with new cine lenses originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Voigtländer adapter expands lens pool for Micro Four Thirds cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whoa, Nelly! While Samsung is strutting its 8 megapixel Memoir and Sony Ericsson is letting us all in on the forthcoming 12 megapixel Idou, Nokia is getting even with its 8 megapixel N86. Amazingly, we saw that the suits in Espoo had this thing on the brain way back in 2007, but not until today have we seen a real live product. The N-series slider boasts a Carl Zeiss lens, AutoFocus, dual-LED flash and Symbian S60, not to mention a 2.6-inch OLED display, 8GB of internal memory, a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, microUSB connector and Share on Ovi integration. We're left in the dark when it comes to pricing and availability, but we're hoping to hear more really, really soon. More shots are waiting in the read link.

Update: The full specs sheets have just leaked, yum!

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Nokia busts out its own 8 megapixel slider: the N86 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whoa, Nelly! While Samsung is strutting its 8 megapixel Memoir and Sony Ericsson is letting us all in on the forthcoming 12 megapixel Idou, Nokia is getting even with its 8 megapixel N86. Amazingly, we saw that the suits in Espoo had this thing on the brain way back in 2007, but not until today have we seen a real live product. The N-series slider boasts a Carl Zeiss lens, AutoFocus, dual-LED flash and Symbian S60, not to mention a 2.6-inch OLED display, 8GB of internal memory, a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, microUSB connector and Share on Ovi integration. We're left in the dark when it comes to pricing and availability, but we're hoping to hear more really, really soon. More shots are waiting in the read link.

Update: The full specs sheets have just leaked, yum!

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Carl Zeiss pushes 3D with updated Cinemizer "video eyeware" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carl Zeiss' powerdomeVELVET planetarium projector: 2,500,000:1 contrast ratio originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't cover too many lenses here at Engadget. However, when Carl Zeiss surprisingly announces support for Canon's EF mount, well, we're pretty sure you'd like to know. The first EOS compatible lenses in the ZE range will be the Planar T* 1.4/50mm (pictured) and 1.4/85mm manual focus lenses priced at $660 and $1,170, respectively, when they ship before the end of the year.

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Carl Zeiss surprises with lenses for Canon's EOS EF mount originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech, a name long synonymous with PC webcams, just announced its newest, flagship camera which -- are you ready? -- is Mac-only. A move which, quite honestly, makes us feel, well... dirty. The USB 2.0 QuickCam Vision Pro works with iChat and Skype and features a 2 megapixel sensor, a quick autofocusing Carl Zeiss lens, and the ability to record VGA video at 30fps while mounted to your display or, redundantly, to your MacBook which of course have featured an integrated webcam for the last few years. Hitting shelves across Europe and the US in July for $130. See this chunk of a webcam attached to an Apple Cinema Display after the break.

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Logitech's flagship QuickCam Vision Pro is Mac only originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony is no stranger to digital cameras, as the company has professed in its press release detailing the Cyber-shot DSC-H50, a new 9.1-megapixel shooter that should have camera fans perking up their ears. The new model -- a successor to the DSC-H9 "super zoom" camera -- sports a Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch tilting LCD display, ISO to 3200, and a long-distance flash (capable of lighting subjects from 55 feet away). The DSC-H50 also has an "advanced sports" shooting mode which allows it to utilize ultra-high shutter speeds (like 1/4000 of a second). The camera is expected to go on sale in May, and will only slightly break the bank at $400.

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Sony intros the Cyber-shot DSC-H50 "super zoom" camera originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carl Zeiss to unveil "Cinemizer" iPod movie-viewing accessory at Macworld originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's no stranger to the HDV camcorder realm, so it's no real shock to see the firm introduce a brand new model for "entry-level professionals." Rockin' a shoulder-mount design and aimed at "wedding videographers, freelancers, and educational video creators," this unit supports both HDV and standard-definition DV formats, sports a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T 10x optical zoom lens, and features Super SteadyShot technology to keep things stabilized. Additionally, the HVR-HD1000U uses Sony's 1/2.9-inch ClearVid CMOS sensor system and enables users to capture stills up to 6.1-megapixels (or 4.6-megapixels whilst recording in HD). 'Course, all this HD goodness won't come sans a premium, and although this bad boy is tagged entry-level, you'll still be forking out $1,900 for it come December.

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Sony intros 'entry-level' HVR-HD1000U HDV camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech just stepped up their webcam game with the introduction of a pair of $100 QuickCam Pro 9000 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks. These are the first two webcams to carry a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens under a new exclusive deal 'tween the two. Besides the highly touted optics, the cams feature a less than 3 second auto-refocus time, a 2 megapixel sensor, recordings at 30fps and 960 x 720 pixels, and compatibility with Skype and all the other popular PC video messaging applications. Both should ship in Europe and the US before July is done.

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Logitech's QuickCam Pro 9000 and Notebook webcams bring Carl Zeiss glass originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're here for surprises, you're not apt to leave satisfied, but if you're interested in a few extra deets on Sony's latest duo of megazoom digicams, this is the spot. Set to replace the DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 just about one year after their respective releases, Sony once again did a horrendous job keeping the DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 on the low, but we're not complaining or anything. Anyways, future H7 / H9 owners can look forward to a Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens, 8.1-megapixel sensor, face detection technology, HDTV output, the ability to shoot up to 1/4000 of a second, Bionz processing engine (seen in the Alpha lineup), Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization, up to ISO 3200, and red-eye reduction. The H9 steps it up ever so slightly by adding a three-inch flip-up LCD (compared to the H7's 2.5-inch rendition) and Sony's own NightShot technology, which purportedly allows photographers to snap legible shots even in dark alleys. Notably, neither camera sports any kind of movie mode whatsoever, and those hoping to shoot in RAW will also be sorely disappointed, but if you're fine with those two oversights and the massive zoom tickles your stalking instincts, both cameras will be landing in April for $400 (DSC-H7) / $480 (DSC-H9).

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Sony's DSC-H7 / DSC-H9 CyberShots get official, pack 15x optical zoom originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Carl Zeiss creates telephoto lens with 1700mm focal length originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even if you're a die-hard Palm or Windows Mobile fan, it's hard to deny the appeal of Nokia's N-series lineup of S60-powered "multimedia computers," whose connectivity and imaging options are some of the best you can find on a smartphone today. As promised, the company has just officially released both the N73 (pictured, bottom) and N93 (pictured, top) handsets that we've been following for some time, and although you probably won't be able to pick them up through traditional channels, we know that they'll definitely be available at your local Nokia retail outlet. As a quick refresher, both of the phones (we know, we know, we're not supposed to call them phones) are highlighted by 3.2 megapixel, Zeiss lens-equipped cameras, with the N93 throwing in a 3x optical zoom and support for 30fps VGA video. Both models also feature high-res 2.4-inch displays, Bluetooth radios, a miniSD slot for image capture or rocking tunes, and quad-band GSM plus 3G UMTS capability. On top of all these attractive features, the N93 also gives you built-in WiFi with UPnP functionality, video out for replaying your precious memories on a big screen, and what sounds like better-than-average in-camera editing. We're still gonna stick with our current smartphones for now, but these models are so hot that we're seriously reconsidering our snobby insistence on rocking those handy QWERTY thumboards at all times.

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Nokia releases N73 and N93 "multimedia computers" originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even if you're a die-hard Palm or Windows Mobile fan, it's hard to deny the appeal of Nokia's N-series lineup of S60-powered "multimedia computers," whose connectivity and imaging options are some of the best you can find on a smartphone today. As promised, the company has just officially released both the N73 (pictured, bottom) and N93 (pictured, top) handsets that we've been following for some time, and although you probably won't be able to pick them up through traditional channels, we know that they'll definitely be available at your local Nokia retail outlet. As a quick refresher, both of the phones (we know, we know, we're not supposed to call them phones) are highlighted by 3.2 megapixel, Zeiss lens-equipped cameras, with the N93 throwing in a 3x optical zoom and support for 30fps VGA video. Both models also feature high-res 2.4-inch displays, Bluetooth radios, a miniSD slot for image capture or rocking tunes, and quad-band GSM plus 3G UMTS capability. On top of all these attractive features, the N93 also gives you built-in WiFi with UPnP functionality, video out for replaying your precious memories on a big screen, and what sounds like better-than-average in-camera editing. We're still gonna stick with our current smartphones for now, but these models are so hot that we're seriously reconsidering our snobby insistence on rocking those handy QWERTY thumboards at all times.

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