After releasing the Casio Exilim EX-FC150, Casio has also released a new Casio Exilim EX-FH25 superzoom camera that has a 20x optical zoom. The camera features a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor with a 3-inch LCD screen and an ISO range of 100-3200. The Exilim EX-FH25 is able to shoot at 40 frames per second in burst mode at a resolution of 3456 x 2,592 or at a 1000 frames per second in burst mode at a resolution of 224 x168. Canon will release the Casio Exilim EX-FH25 on November 27th, 2009 in Japan for $558. [Impress via Digital Camera Blog]
Two new DSLR cameras have been released by Mamiya. Known as the Mamiya DM22 and DM28, both cameras provide almost any photographer affordable access to a truly professional digital camera system. The Mamiya DM22 comes with a 22-megapixels of CMOS sensor, meanwhile the DM28 has a bigger 28-megapixels CMOS sensor. Unfortunately, these high-end cameras are not cheap. The Mamiya DM22 and DM28 retail for $9995 and $14990, respectively. [Mamiya via Digital Camera Blog]
Canon today unveiled the EOS 1D Mark IV, which is a high-speed digital SLR camera developed for professional photographers. The new camera features a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. The new DSLR camera also supports 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates. The Canon EOS 1D Mark IV will be available by the end of December for $4,999. [Canon USA via Digital Camera Blog]
Here is good news for those who are living in the US. ZOOM has recently announced the availability of the Q3 Handy Video recorder in the US market. Priced at $249, the camcorder captures video at 640 x 480 (30fps) and records 24-bit/48 kHz audio via a pair of condenser microphones. The ZOOM Q3 draws its power from two AA batteries. Other features include a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 LCD display and an SDHC card slot. [SamsonTech via Digital Camera Blog]
Samsung today unveiled their latest Samsung TL225 digital camera that adopts dual screen technology. This 12-megapixel camera features a tiny 1.5-inch LCD screen in the front and a 3.5-inch screen at the back. The front display screen is able to show a little animation to attract the eyes of children, or a countdown timer in self-timer mode. Meanwhile, the rear LCD screen comes with the haptic feedback technology that will shake when you touch to confirm you pressed it. The Samsung TL225 is now available for $349 each. [Samsung via Digital Camera Blog]
Medion has entered the rugged pocket camcorder market by releasing the Medion S47000 pocket camcorder. As a competitor to the Flip Ultra HD and the Creative Vado HD, this portable camcorder is able to record 720p quality MOV files that can be previewed on its 2-inch LCD display. The Medion S47000 has a 90MB of internal memory, USB and HDMI connections, and an SDHC card slot for storage expansion. You can buy the Medion S47000 Rugged Pocket camcorder for around $150 – $200 each. [Pocket-lint]
Casio just released two new cameras from its Exilim series in the form of the EX-Z280 and EX-Z33. The EX-Z280 is a 12.1-Megapixel pocket camera with a 26mm lens, a 4X optical zoom, a 35.7MB onboard memory (upgradable via SD/SDHC slot), and a 2.7-inch LCD display with 114,960 pixels. Priced at $179, this camera is also able to record 720p video.
Available in black, light pink, vivid pink, silver, and blue, the EX-Z33 provides only a 10.1 Megapixel CCD, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display with 230,400 pixels, and a 16.9MB onboard memory (expandable via SD/SDHC slot). The Casio Exilim EX-Z33 is priced at $119. [CrunchGear via Digital Camera Blog]
Sony will release two new alpha DSLR cameras that adopt a new generation of Exmor CMOS sensors and BIONZ image processors. The A550 (14.2MP) and A500 (12.3MP) digital SLR cameras come jam packed with a 3-inch LCD screen that tilts 90 degrees up or down and two Live View functions. The A500 has a 230,000 pixel Clear Photo display, while the A550 features a 921,000 pixel Xtra Fine display. The Sony A550 and A500 will retail for $950 and $750, respectively. [dcviews via Digital Camera Blog]
Japanese gadget manufacturer Elecom today introduced two members from its UCAM-DLC300T webcam series. These 3MP USB webcams will fit perfectly onto the top of any standard laptop screen allowing you to video chat instantly. Available in white, black, pink and sky blue, these webcams are also designed to work with the Sony Playstation 3 offering 30-frames per second picture transmission. You can purchase the Elecom UCAM-DLC300T webcam for 10,250 Yen ($108) each. [Elecom via Digital Camera Blog]
