Go Pro have launched a new addition to their range in the form of a dive case for their Go Pro camera. The new Go Pro Dive Housing is equipped with a flat glass lens which allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions.
The Go Pro Dive Housing is waterproof to 60 meters or 197 ft, and has been designed specifically for users to take diving, snorkeling or any other under the wave activities.
The Go Pro HD Dive Housing (AFLTH-001) is compatible with all HD HERO cameras, GoPro mounts and accessories, and is now available to purchase for $49.99 directly from the Go Pro website.
The CamOne Infinity action camera is equipped with a unique feature which stands it apart from the rest of the action cameras currently on the market, which enables it to use multiple lenses.
The CamOne Infinity is fitted with a 5-megapixel sensor and is capable of capturing footage through 170-degrees, wide-angle filming in WVGA, 720p and 960p; and 127-degree filming in 1080p.
It is equipped with two microSD slots supporting up to 32 GB of storage space each, and has been designed to provide you with crystal clear underwater filming with a simple 90 degree twist of the camera lens.
The CamOne Infinity action camera is also equipped with them LED flashlight to provide illumination in lowlight conditions. The CamOne Infinity is now available with a single lens, but more lenses for its interchangeable lens feature will be available very soon. Prices start at around €250, for more information jump over to the CamOneTec website.
Anyone waiting for the arrival of Sony’s new Bloggie Sports Camera, first unveiled earlier this year during CES 2012.Will be pleased to know that the compact sports camera is now available to purchase in stores and shipping has now started.
The compact pocket Bloggie sports camera is equipped with a Sony Exmor 5 megapixel CMOS sensor for recording 1080p HD, and 2.7″ touchscreen. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.
Together with face recognition and a handy HDMI output port and SteadyShot image stabilisation and LED light for low-light shooting situations. The Bloggie Sport HD’s Underwater Mode automatically adjusts white balance and contrast, making for more natural looking photos and vibrantly coloured sea life whilst diving.
The Sony MHS-TS22 Bloggie Sport HD camera has a rugged design making it shock proof, dirt resistant and even waterproof down to 16 feet. It’s now available in three colours : black, blue and red for $180 each.
Pentax introduces its 13th generation of rugged waterproof digital camera, the Optio WG-2 and the Optio WG-2 GPS that are the successor to the WG-1. The two new rugged cameras are adventure proof. They are not just waterproof to up to 40 feet (12 meters), but are also shockproof to withstand from drops up to 5 feets, crushproof to withstand weights up to 220 LBF (pound force), coldproof to sub-freezing temperatures of minus 10 degrees C, and dustproof to operate in dusty environments. A tough mineral crystal cover protects internal lens elements and a SP coating helps eater sheet off the optical surface.
The WG-2 and WG-2 GPS are 16 Megapixel cameras with backlit CMOS image sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide angle, and a 3-inch LCD display. The WG-2 GPS includes GPS functionality for tagging photos with positional data, position logging and time syncing when travelling. Pentax’s new rugged cameras have the new Digital Microscope mode that uses 6 macro LEDs and detachable macro focus ring for perfect focus, smooth, even lighting around the smallest of subjects as close as 1 cm from the front of the camera. They also include Pixel Track, Digital, and Movie Shake Reduction to deliver blur-free, clear and sharp images and videos. You can also find Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Extended Dynamic range, and the Handheld Night Snap mode that produces a single blur-free, composite image from four images of the same scene
Pentax’s WG-2 and WG-2 GPS supports Full HD 1080p video recording at 30fps and offers HDMI output for playback of images and HD videos in HDTVs. They use SD/SDHC/SDXC for storage. The WG-2 will be available in black or vermillion red for $349.95 and the WG-2 GPS in shiny orange and gloss white for $399.95. They will be shipped in March. The new SportMount Chest Harness will be priced at $49.95 USD and should be available late spring or early summer 2012.
FujiFilm is transfer the ultra-zoom X-S1 digital camera to the US marketplace. The new camera is armored with a 12 Megapixel EXR CMOS person device message users figure modes of shot depending on the lighting conditions, and there is also Machine EXR norm that the camera instrument micturate the select. It also packs high-speed EXR processor to utter negligible shutter lag, and allows place swiftness incessant shooting of vii fps at afloat papers (Tremendous JPEG) or 10 fps at 6 Megapixel closure (Occupation JPEG).
The X-S1, a long zoom camera, is equipped with a Fujinon 26x optical zoom lens with 24mm wide angle. It includes the Intelligent Digital Zoom technology, boosting the zoom range to 52x (24-1248mm). In addition to a 3-inch rear LCD display with Sunny Day mode, the camera also has a large 0.47-inch electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 1.44 million pixels and 26-degree viewing angle. The X-S1 includes PASM modes, Film Similation modes, RAW file support, optical image stabilization, ISO up to 12,800, 360-degree Motion Panorama mode, and 1cm macro shooting.
The FujiFilm X-S1 records 1920x1080p Full HD video with stereo sound at 30fps in H.264 format. It uses SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card and offers HDMI mini output. The camera has a finish with rubberised coating and metal dials. It will be released in January 2012 for $799.95.
BenQ AC100 is a digital camera designed with a 2.7-inch LCD 230k pixels screen with Panasonic 14 MPix sensor, 1/2.3 inch CCD sensor and 4x optical zoom features.
Built with capability to detect 12 different scene setting automatically and built-in 43 MB memory, BenQ AC100 digital camera comes with a dimension of 94.1×63.5×30.2-mm, weighing 117grams without the battery and SD card.
For casing, you will find the textured material for firmer grip, allowing user to take down great panoramic views or even extreme close-ups of a subject. Equipped with more than ten special effects, for users to shoot with a little poetry or a lot of pizazz.
Source: BenQ AC100 Digital Camera
Teledyne DALSA today introduced the Piranha HS NIR 8k camera. Featuring improved sensitivity in near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths, the Piranha HS NIR benefits from time delay and integration (TDI) technology. The camera is designed to meet the requirements of low light applications such as solar cell inspection, PCB / electronics inspection, large web applications, and food and drug inspection.
The Piranha HS NIR extends Teledyne DALSA’s industry leading High Sensitivity (HS) product line and provides a cost-effective solution for imaging in near-infrared wavelengths from 700 to 1050 nanometers. It operates using selectable TDI stages, up to a maximum of 256, and has an area mode of operation for ease of alignment. The camera can be programmed with up to four user sets of coefficients and can utilize mirroring control, forward/reverse control, and flat field correction.
Key Features
· Enhanced sensitivity in NIR and 256 TDI stages provide excellent electroluminescence at 1000 nm wavelengths of light
· High resolution images of 8192 x 256 TDI pixels
· 320 Mpix/s throughput and 34.3 kHz line rate allow faster inspection times and higher productivity
· Bidirectional operation greatly reduces cost by simplifying inspection process
· 100x anti-blooming
· Camera Link interface
We have already heard some rumored specifications on the new Nikon D800, and now the guys over at Nikon Rumors have managed to get their hands on some photos of the D800.
The Nikon D800 is reported to be smaller and lighter than the existing D700 and will apparently come with a 36MP sensor, plus a slightly larger display the the D700 and also better video quality than the D3S.
Other details include auto-focus identical to the D3/D700, plus CF and SD card slots, and it will be able to record video in 1080p/30/25/24 and 720p/60/30/25/24.
There are no details as yet when the Nikon D800 will be officially announced, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.
Owners of Nikon’s Coolpix S1200pj camera are probably well aware of the built-in projector, which basically allows the camera to project photos on the camera at a resolution of 1024×768. The good news is that Nikon has recently updated it Nikon iP-PJ app and will now allow iOS devices to project images from the Coolpix S1200pj camera.
As pictured above, owners of the Coolpix S1200pj will need to connect their iOS device to the camera via USB, which in turn will be plugged into the iOS device via the 30-pin dock connector. From there photos, videos and even YouTube videos can be projected from the camera itself, allowing you to share photos and videos with friends and family without everyone crowding around your iOS’s display.
Apart from the usual media, websites and documents can also be projected via the camera, so if you own the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and an iOS device, you may want to check out the newly updated app which is free for download from the iTunes App Store. In the mean time you can check out a demonstration of the app in action on Amazon’s website.
Want to be the next James Cameron and shoot your home video in stereoscopic 3D? You won’t really go wrong with Panasonic’s upcoming Lumix 3D1 – as this particular twin-lens digital camera will be able to do both traditional 2D and 3D images. The twin-lens design will feature 25mm ultra-wide angle lenses with 4x optical zoom, shooting 8-megapixel 3D photos as well as recording video memories in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 60i quality 3D HD video. Not only that, the Lumix 3D1′s optics delivers a wider range of composition possibilities, which is roughly 169% more viewing space compared to that of 35mm cameras. So much for the earlier leak that has now been made fact.
If you do not want to take the stereoscopic 3D route, the Lumix 3D1 will still be able to dish out traditional 2D images at 12-megapixels for stills and Full HD videos. Want to switch between 2D and 3D modes? Doing so is literally a snap – all you need to do is flip the dedicated 2D/3D switch located right at the back of the camera and you’re good to go.
Other hardware capabilities include its iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, MEGA O.I.S, AF Tracking, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Exposure and Intelligent Handheld Nightshot. To keep up with the times, there is also a 3.5″ Smart Touch screen at the back that makes menu selection even easier afterwards. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 will hit the streets next month for $499.99 each. Any takers?
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