Amazon has started selling the Ematic E5 4GB MP4 player and digital camera combo. The gadget allows you to watch videos and display photos on its 2.4-inch color LCD screen, while its 5-megapixel digital camera enables you to record videos and capture pictures. You can even listen to your favorite FM stations and record them. Additional specs include a voice recorder, a built-in microphone and an e-book reader. Available only in black, the Ematic E5 4GB MP4 player and digital camera combo retails for just $30 a pop. Read more
Still remember the Chobi mini digital camera from JTT? GeekStuff4U has started selling the waterproof version of this camera. For your info, the Chobi is touted as the world smallest digital camera that is able to record HD video (1280 x 960 @ 30fps). The waterproof Chobi is able to go underwater for up to 20-meter. Measuring 49.5mm × 28mm × 20mm and weighing 23grams, the Chobi mini camera comes with a microSD/ microSDHC slot (up to 16GB model) and a USB 2.0 port. Folks in Japan are able to purchase this tiny camera for 18,800 Yen ($204). [GeekStuff4U via Best Digital Camera]
The Lomography Spinner Camera is an inexpensive solution to capture 360 degree panoramic photos onto 35mm film. In case you didn’t know, the standard panoramic cameras can only capture up to 120 degree in perspective, while the Spinner camera is capable of capturing a full 360 degree photos. The Lomography Spinner Camera is now available for $116. [Pocket-lint via Best Digital Camera]
Olympus has finally rolled out the Stylus Tough 6020 rugged compact camera for the mass market. Available in black, blue, green, and pink, the digicam comes jam packed with a 14-megapixels CCD sensor with a 5X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 28mm – 140mm with f3.9-5.9), a 2.7-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels and a sensor-shift image stabilization. This compact digital camera is waterproof up to 16 feet, shockproof from 5 feet, freezeproof to 14F and dustproof. What makes the Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 more interesting is that it can record video at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound using the MPEG-4 codec. There is also a “Tap Control” that allows you to operate certain camera functions by tapping the top and side of the camera. It has a 1GB onboard memory (632MB usable), which is upgradable via an SD/SDHC card slot. Additional specs include an HDMI output, a USB port, and a LI-50B lithium-ion battery (240 shots per charge). The new Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 retails for $299 a pop. [About Digital Cameras via Best Digital Camera]
The Eyenimal Digital Pet Camera is the first miniature video camera that allows dog and cat owners to step into the lives of their favorite pet. The camera hangs around the neck of your dog or cat and captures VGA resolution color video at 29 frames a second for around 2 and a half hours per charge. The Eyenimal Digital Pet Camera has an 8GB of storage space and a USB port to transfer the recorded video to your Mac, Windows or Linux computer. $120 is all you need to bring home the Eyenimal Digital Pet Camera. [RedFerret]
Olympus today unveiled the SP-800UZ super zoom camera at the Photo & Imaging 2010 in Seoul, Korea. The camera features a 14-megapixels sensor with a superb 30x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch 16:9 wide LCD screen and a 2GB built-in memory. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [AVING]
Nikon UK has recently announced a new promotion for all UK and Irish customers purchasing its D700 FX format digital SLR camera. They will be entitled to claim a free MB-D10 battery grip worth £343.99 ($525). The offer is available from 1 May 2010 to 30 June 2010 (inclusive) and all claims must be received by 31 July 2010. FYI, the MB-D10 features an alternative shutter-release button, multi-selector and AF start buttons. The MB-D10 is powered by eight AA-size standard batteries or rechargeable EN-EL3e or EN-EL4a batteries. [Nikon via Digital Camera Blog]
Samsung will release the white variant of the Samsung NX10 on May 7th, 2010 in the U.S., China, and Taiwan. This limited edition digicam will be sold with the 30mm f/2 prime lens kit and an exclusive leather case. The white edition NX10 will have the same specification as the black version. [Samsung Imaging via Digital Camera Blog]
BenQ today introduced their latest digital camera in the form of the BenQ E1260. This compact camera boasts the HDR (High Dynamic Range) image enhancement technology that is designed to make taking great shots easy in the toughest lighting conditions and allows subtle details in the darkest and brightest parts of an image to stand out like never before. The BenQ E1260 features a 12 Megapixels sensor, a 28mm 4x optical wide angle zoom lens, a capability of shooting 720p movies, a bright 2.7-inch LCD screen with a friendly user interface, an advanced smart scene mode, and the G-Sensor application. Other features include Auto Face Tracking, Blink Detector, Self/Love Portrait, Beauty Enhancer, Smile Catch, Smart Focus, File Management, Auto Rotation, 3 Second Prerecording and Super Shake-Free (S.S.F.). Available in Metallic Gun-Metal Gray and Metallic Blue, the BenQ E1260 will be available worldwide in May 2010. [FarEastGizmos via Digital Camera Blog]
Sony has recently released the spanking new Cyber-Shot DSC-W350D digital camera for the Japanese market. Designed for women, the 14.5MP camera is decorated with sparkling rhinestones. The Cyber-Shot DSC-W350D features a 2.7-inch LCD display for previewing your captured photos, a 4x optical zoom, a 45MB of internal memory, the BIONZ Image Processing Engine, a high-resolution wide-angle 26mm lens, an optical image stabilization, an ISO Sensitivity of up to 3200 and a memory card for storage expansion. [dcviews via Digital Camera Blog]
