Veho VCC-002HD Camcorder
This easy-to-use camcorder takes great quality pictures, even indoors, and is due for release on 5th December 2009 with a RRP of £149.99.
The camera comes with everything you need to get going, upload, edit and organise your videos including HDMI connection, HDMl/Mini USB2.0/TV Out, a Carry Pouch, AC Adaptor and an Np60 Li-ion Battery. Picture quality is excellent as the Kuzo VCC-002 Uses True 1080p Super High Definition technology to record in 1920×1080p and there’s also excellent sound reproduction. Other features include a 3.0 touch screen OSD and 5x Optical Zoom Lens. The built-in memory of 128MB and SD card slot up to 32GB gives you ample recording time. For a 16GB card you can get around four hours of footage that can be uploaded directly to U-tube or onto your HD TV via the Kuzo HDMI output.
Pictures can be taken indoors and at night with a special Night mode with Back Light and there’s an Auto and Skin Scene support. The camcorder also features a self timer of 10 seconds and video stabilization with a 5MP CMOS sensor with interpolation for still captures. The file format is AVl for video and JPG for Still.
And the camcorder not only takes good pictures, it also feels great too with a unique Tacton soft rubber body touch, in fact, the Kuzo VCC002HD has everything you need to make your life truly high definition.
The Exilim EX-S12 may be the world's slimmest camera
Casio’s new Exilim Card EX-S12 may be the world’s slimmest camera according to manufacturers but it also has a high pixel count, zoom functionality, LCD monitor and photo functions.
In fact it’s so slim, turn it sideways and it almost disappears! Measuring 3.7” wide, 2.1” high and 6” thin it boasts an efficient 12.1 megapixel resolution, a clear 2.7” LCD monitor, high ISO performance and a high speed shutter technology with high definition movie capability.
With an optical and digital zoom of 3X and 4X respectively, the Exilim EX-S12 takes clear and crisp pictures, performing well at high ISOs with a sharp lens. It can shoot at four frames per second or 10 fps with great colour reproduction and rich depth of colour.
Not only that, it looks good with a stylish and sleek finish and it’s packed with some fun and useful technology too. For example, the auto shutter options include a blur mode so the camera doesn’t operate until the subject is still. Or in the smile mode, the shot doesn’t take until the subject is looking suitably cheerful. Best of all is the new high speed image processing engine which allows moving subjects to be cut and pasted onto still backgrounds or images. The user simply takes a picture of the subject in front of a blank wall followed by another of the wall without the human interest enabling the camera to edit him out and transpose him to more exotic locations – in front of the Taj Mahal for example, or the Leaning Tower of Pisa or even the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Retailing at around £210, the Exilim EX-S12 represents a lot of fun and fancy technology packed into a small package.
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Eye-Fi Memory Cards available 19th October
You can now make your camera wireless - Eye-Fi is to launch the very first wireless Eye-Fi SDHC memory cards in the UK on 19th October.
The three Eye-Fi cards include the Eye-Fi Home Video card costing £49.99, the Eye-Fi Share Video card priced at £69.99 and the Eye-Fi Pro card at £119.99. They slide into your camera just like any regular SD/SDHC card and hey presto, your photos can fly to wherever you want them to go.
For anyone who enjoys taking photographs, the Eye-Fi Home Video Card priced at £49.99 contains 4GB and enables you to instantly upload and organise photo and video files to your PC or Mac without wires.
The Eye-Fi Share Video card means you will now be able to send photos and videos wirelessly to your computer and you can choose from 1 to 25 popular social networking sites like Facebook and Flikr or Picasa, MobileMe or YouTube. As soon as your camera is within range of a specified network your photos and videos will transfer effortlessly to your favourite site.
Camera buffs and professional photographers will now be able to use the Eye-Fi Pro card to upload JPEG, RAW and video files wirelessly to their PC or Mac and the Web - great news for photographers on the road who need to quickly transfer their pictures and images.
The memory cards also feature automatic geotagging compatible with Wi-Fi Positioning System. A Selective Transfer option is available in the US and UK giving more control over which photos and videos are uploaded. By using the standard protect or lock feature in the camera’s menu, you can wirelessly select files to upload.
Available through Amazon, Apple, Computer Warehouse and Dabs, the Eye-Fi Memory cards launch in the UK on 19th October 2009.
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The Canon EOS 7D is on sale now
Packed with new features, the Canon’s EOS 7D digital SLR combines innovative technology and intuitive build to create a new photographic experience and is destined to be a big seller this Christmas.
The groundbreaking design was developed by Canon according to the specific demands of over 5,000 photographers worldwide matched with cutting edge technology. Features include a new 18MPP APS-C CMOS Sensor with Dual DIGIC 4 processors that eliminate the need to compromise between shooting speed, image quality and ISO performance and is effective in any light setting. With continuous shooting images can be captured at eight frames per second without the need for additional accessories and the ISO expands to 12,800 to create a more natural light.
Design features include a body made of magnesium alloy that is both tough and lightweight and resistant to moisture and dust. Operation is smooth and it’s easy to switch directly to movie mode when users can create a cinematic experience by shooting full HD video with options for 24 frames per second.
The EOS 7D’s 19-point cross-type AF sensor achieves more accurate shots and improves composition options. With a range of manual and automatic settings including Zone and customisable Spot AF, subjects can be captured quickly and accurately. The photographer can effortlessly switch between landscape and portrait settings. A new metering system measures focus, colour and brightness across 63 zones to obtain a more accurate exposure and an ambient light sensor sets brightness automatically depending on circumstances.
The Intelligent Viewfinder offers 100% frame coverage with 1.0x magnification which allows photographers to engage more with the shot. The three inch LCD allows users to choose between various overlay features with a range of tools that assist in framing the picture and protects from glare with a viewing angle of 160 degrees. A new feature is the first Dual-Axis Electronic Level in the viewfinder and LCD that indicates pitch and roll angles – especially useful when shooting landscapes to ensure a level horizon.
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Exilim EX FH20 camera from Casio
The Exilim EX-FH20 from Casio is a bridge-style compact camera capable of high-speed continuous shooting action in high-definition and still images in crisp, clear detail.
Reckoned to be the second fastest camera on the market and a less expensive option with a price tag of around £250, the EX-FH20 integrates 9.1 megapixels with a 20X optical zoom (26-520mm equivalent) that has a smooth and responsive action, mechanical image stabilisation and a 26mm wide-angle lens. It’s also capable of shooting action at speeds of up to 1000 frames per second and still images of up to 40 fps in a single burst by selecting from one of seven burst settings. At the highest speeds of up to 1,000 fps the camera catches movements that can’t be seen with the naked eye. There’s also a slow motion video option available.
The bright three inch LCD screen situated at the rear of the camera remains clear even in extreme sunlight with an electronic viewfinder situated above and a conveniently placed button for switching between that and the LCD, plus a diopter adjustment wheel. Incorporating
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