The USB Action Camera is claimed to be the ultimate self-contained action cam in the market. Weighing at only 80-grams, it is able to capture video in 640 x 480 VGA resolution at 30-frames per second. The camera can be mounted easily on helmets, bikes, race cars, dirt bikes and more. The USB Action Camera works seamlessly with most video editing software and is compatible with Windows and Mac OS. Other features include a built-in SD card slot (up to 2GB). The USB Action Camera retails for $103 at Geek Stuff 4 U. [Product Page via Digital Camera Blog]
Here is a tiny spy camera keychain from JTT that you can always carry with you wherever you go. Available in 4GB of storage space, the camera can take 1280×960 photos or record video in 640×480 resolution @ 29fps. Unfortunately, there is no word on pricing so far. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog]
The Holga 120-3D stereo camera features two lenses and uses 120mm slide film to take two photos to create 3D images. The camera can also create photos with the film, where each print will have the same image twice, side-by-side. Batteries required if you want to use the built-in flash. The Holga 120-3D stereo camera is priced for $120. [UrbanOutfitters via Digital Camera Blog]
Kodak Europe expands its M-series digicam by releasing the EasyShare M420. The 10MP camera features a 4x optical zoom Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon wide-angle zoom lens (35 mm equivalent: 28–112 mm) with image stabilization and blur reduction. The camera also has a 3.0-inch (7.6 cm) wide-angle viewing color LCD with auto picture rotation. Available in Plum, Silver, Red and Black, the Kodak EasyShare M420 retails for around $245. [dpreviews via Digital Camera Blog]
Canon has announced a new DSLR camera called Canon EOS 500D (known as Canon Rebel T1i in North American and Canon EOS Kiss X3 in Japan). This consumer level DSLR camera features a 15MP sensor and 1080p HD video recording at 20fps. Other important specs are a 3 inch LCD screen with 920,000 dot resolution and ISO sensitivity up to 12800. The Canon EOS Kiss X3 will be available in April 2009 for around $800. [Akihabara via Digital Camera Blog]
If you are looking for a pocket-sized video camera, then check out the Kodak Zx1 that will be released in April 2009. Priced at $150 a pop, this weather-resistant video camera offers high definition recording at 720p at 60 fps. Other features include SD/SDHC memory card slot (up to 32GB), HDMI output, a 2 inch LCD display and remote control compatible. Available in black, red, pink, blue and yellow, the Zx1 can capture video in low-light conditions. [CrunchGear via Digital Camera Blog]
Thanko offers the new spy gadget in the form of the 4GB Video Camera Watch. This timepiece has a hidden video camera on its fake diamond that is able to record video in AVI with a 352 x 288 resolution. You can transfer the captured video viles from this watch the your laptop or PC via USB. [Thanko]
Good news for you! The brand new camera from Canon will be released tomorrow! The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is able to take pictures and record videos in a low-light condition. The camera is priced at around $2700. [Gizmodo via Digital Camera Blog]
Samsung has done a terrific job with this L201 family series, which is a premium quality camera with 10.2 Megapixel Resolution, 3x optical zoom lens and smart 2.7″ LCD screen. It has sophisticated features like the face detection technology, enabling camera to recognize faces and its surrounding thus automatically configures exposure and focus for optimal portrait results and Digital Image Stabilization, ensuring images are always in focus even with camera or subject movements. The L201 comes to camera shops near you in August, with elegant black & metallic white, or excitingly vibrant – pink, turquoise & lime green. [dpreview via The Digital Camera Blog]
Samsung Korea has released the VM-HMX20 HD flash-based camcorder that features a 6.4MP CMOS sensor and electronic image stabilization. The camcorder supports a full HD and a 1080p mode with 30 fps recording capability and able to record fast motion at 300 frames per second for up to 10 seconds and then drastically slow down the playback of the recording. Samsung’s proprietary swivel hand-grip makes this video recorder to record in multiple angles, including regular and low-angle shots. The Samsung VM-HMX20 comes with a 2.7inch LCD and supports Anynet+ connection to HDTVs, which allows consumers to control the camcorder though their HDTV remote while viewing movies. The Samsung Korea VM-HMX20 HD flash-based camcorder is priced at around $900 (899,000 Korean Won). [AVING via Digital Camera Blog] Read more
